36 - Sunday, July 19, Expectation of wedding DEAR MISS MANNERS — Pam a 25-year-old woman living on my own. IT have very little money and a strict budget, A few months ago, some cousins called to ask me why LT wasn't at another cousin's wedding, and that's when I found out that there was a wedding and Po owasa't in- vited. The wedding was in town, and T would have gone if 1 had been invited, A friend of mine said that 1 wasn't invited because | couldn't give an expensive pift, so if wasn't worthwhile to the hosts. [s— this true? Is it a new trend ia weddings for only the wealthy to be guests? Or Options for IF YOU are contemplating a career change or returning to the work force after a long absence, volun- teer work is a great way to explore career possibilities and develop skills. The following are a few of the options available at the North Shore Information and Volunteer Centre. TEAM CAPTAINS required by a Meals on Wheels program. Once every six weeks, captains telephone drivers on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, complete delivery sheets, take sheets to appropriate churches and conduct the banking for the week, Much of the work can be done in your home. This position is suitable for retired peo- ple. A FLEA MARKET COOR- DINATOR with good organiza- tional skills is needed by a senior centre. Duties include the recruiting and coordination of volunteers. The event will take place Oct. 4. SPORTS AIDES are needed to help with an event August 4-9. This festival, to be held in Rich- mond, will integrate able-bodied and handicapped athletes. A min- 1987 - North Shore News were the hosts being thoughtless? In talking to my cousins, U find I was the only close relative not in- vied. T thought wedding gifts were to be given if the person wanted to give them, not because he had to, miss manners by Judith Martin GENTLE READER — No doubt someone is trying to start trend whereby credit checks are done on prospective wedding guests to find out if it would be worthwhile to volunteers imum four-hour commitment is required and you should have a background in sports and have worked with the disabled. A TYPIST, 19 years of age or older, is required to type envelopes at home or in a Lonsdale office. Help complete an important cam- paign! This position is short-term and work hours are at your conve- nience. RELIEF RECEPTIONISTS are needed for a busy North Van- couver agency. If you are willing to commit three hours per week for at least six mionths, you will benefit from a training program and gain experience in dealing with the public. 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