esate Serious et fort at activity brings a gleam to the eye © THE VINTAGE YEARS ..__ WHEN: ‘THIS column was _ born a few years-ago, it -enme, like all of us, nak- ed. Une lorned by 2. mame, : ‘Noel Wright: fixed that, bless. his heart --~ he cast his prac- -- tised eye over the opening lines “about how you and I are like “those other coveted things in life— ripe aged cheese, the -. finest wines— and said ah, the vintage years! “After a’ few hundred col- ““umns,- I have to say we should. . batter have. called it The Fun- nel an . Eyes; ears, all my antennae ‘aren constant reception of - news of and views from those - of us involved i in our graduate years.” ‘It’s amazing, the steady : stream of material aimed at either keeping us involved or . hoping to take advantage of ‘our experience, needing our proven talents, urging usto ontinue as active participants, .) ‘avoid, ‘at all costs, giving UP. ‘It’s al funneled i in, so that ‘Pe always got something in the stem of the funnel that I'm _tonging to:push along to you, ‘and this is recognized by local “doers of good who have _. Messages for us, whatever they may be, About the care and feeding of our creaky old carcasses, about ways in which we can help others in order to help ourselves, about pleasures of the palate as well as the pal- ette, lots of stuff. Bear in mind that our phys- ical equipment needs constant scrutiny too, to keep it firing properly. Not just when something starts to hurt or comes loose or, horrors!, falls off. Keeping a lively mind is essential, but so is physical vigor, and one must take de- liberate steps, All sorts of activities have been devised engaging all manner of talents and tastes, ‘and some of both activities and people will suit you precisely. To discover them, you just have to put yourself out. Out of the house. Out on the bicycle path. Out on the ' woodsy trail and the sea-wall and the dance floor. And you have to do it regu- larly. One excursion doesn’t mike a lifestyle. ’ Serious effort will bring muscular tone and a neater. belt-line and a gleam to the eye (that may be the most interesting development.) Never let go. Use your tal- ents. Every organization, local or international, needs volun- - teers with many capacities. It may be just holding hands for comfort, or creating: entertainment, or canvassing for help. Don’t ever think this is just a matter of giving away a few hours of your time — this is learning. This is stretching your own self, and it wilk bring so much fresh pleasure and satisfaction you'll feel selfish about your good fortune. A case in point is North —. Shore Neighbourhood House — they’ve just completed a lengthy physical sprucing-up job, ‘and are keen to display the improved plant.. They also want to show off . their many programs for senior . folks, from exercise in various guises to shared outings to games and crafts. You can choose to practise Curious About Composting? VISIT A COMPOST DEMONSTRATION GARDEN: 4856 Still Creek, Surnaby 2150 Maple Street, Vancouver Park and Tilfard Gardens 333 Brooksbank, North Vancouver 7 46th and Argyle, West Vancouver 2016 McSride, Crescent Beach, (otf McKenzie at Sullivan) 5555 Lynas Lane, Richmond 4887 - 221 Street, Langley (across from the Municipal Hall) '. 1300 Dominion Avenue (Art Knapps), Port Coquitlam A special Open House will be held on Saturday, September 18, 10am-3pm at each of the above locations. SOMPOST <= CREATING OUR FUTURE -<<> 4&4 Keeping a lively mind is essential .. 99 your own skills, certainly, but you’ve also the opportunity to show someone else how to ac- quire mastery. Mark Tuesday the 21st, right now. They'll be showing of f from 10:30 in the morning un- til 2:30 p.m., giving you lots of time to look everything over and to choose your own areas for practice and improvement. Give some time and get some satisfaction back. The Keep Well group, celebrating the start of its seventh year this fall, has reg- ular classes and consultations in this place, too. People will be demonstrating. You can enjoy either ona drop-in basis; four times a week, or, better, contract style. You see, if it’s exercise you've got in mind, remember that to be effective it’s not elective. You just gotta be reg- ular. And They say, and They know, that regular exertion of our aging bodies and minds is the very best way, to keep the years at bay. . really. Better than a face- ift. And that means bright-eyed and aware and attractive and responsive. You can always come home after and have a little lic- down, you know. You'll then have a legitimate reason for it. Which reminds me, the little Nutrition Neighbours Cook Book has had its second prin- _ ting. That’s good news, and both - Silver Harbour and the Neigh- . bourhood House have copies for sale. - You’ve never spent five dollars better. They'll have some at the open house. yy) KK We are anon- profi it society providing R RN ‘nursing care to our community. in:. @ Hospitals @ Private Residences . e Nursing Homes as, For an affordable fee we are here to serve your needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us today! 731-3158 * Serving BC for 50 years . Inter River | 4 A Town Meeting. | Wednesday, September 15— You and your neighbours in Keith Lynn, Lynnmour oe North and Lynnmour South are invited to a Town Meeting i in your community. | i: Join Mayor J. Murray Dykeman and Councillots Rick Buchols, Ernest Crist, James Cuthbert, Joan. ‘Gadsby, Janice Harris and Paul Turner at an Open’ House to share information, plans and concerns about your community ; and your neighbourhood. _ Get the Latest On: ® Lower Lynn Official Community Plan @ Lynn Canyon Park. Management Plan and - Proposed Bicycle Bridge ® environmental programs and recycling ® community programs, including Block Watch | and fire prevention: : % Our Neighbourhood Initiative program and enter our draw for a free “Garden Gourmet” backyard composter, courtesy of North. Shore. Recycling Program. Drop into the North Shore Winter Club 1325 East Keith Road, Wednesday, September 15, between 7:00 p. m. and 9: :00 p.m. , Greater Vancouver Regional District Creating Our Future & For more information call the Compost Hotline at 736-2250 Call 987. 7131 for more re information -