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Sept. 23-Mini Circuits (10-12 years).
W.V. Ree Centre, 780-22nd St., W.V.
1-4. p.m.° Advance’ registration neces-
sary. $43 includes supplies. Inio: 926-
3266. - ogg

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Sept. 23—Ladies fall fashion shopping
_ spree, warehouse open to shop designer
< at discount

profit group. Tickets $5, coffee bar and
door - piize included, Tickets, info:
985-7138.

Sept. 23-So You Want to Volunteer,
Learn ‘about: local opportunities and
benefits of volunteering ‘from repre-
sentatives of community agencies. Co-
by N.S. Info and Volunteer
Centre and N.S. Contiouing Ed. Free.
10 am.-toon,.-Lacas Centre, 2132
Hamiltca Ave, Register: 985-7138.

Sept. 23—When It’s: Hard to Taik,
worksbop for, volunteer visitors who
wish to. improve their commauncation
skills. Lucag’ Centre, 2132 Hamilton
St., N.V. 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $15. Reg-
ister:. 986-8888. Co-sponsored by N.S.
_ Continuing Fd. and N.S. Info and
Volunteer Centre.

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23~Garage sale. 885 Ruckle Ct.,

Sept.
N.Y. :9 am.-3 p.m. Proceeds to_

Seymour. Heights Parent Participation
Preschool. Info: 9% 926-2006.

Sept... 23: Scottish country dancing for
children. recCentre Lonsdale, 23rd and
Lonsdale. -9:30-10:30 a.m... Beginners’
class. Info: 988-6166.

Sept. 23--Historic fashion show by Ivan
Sayers, historic curator of Vancouver
Museum, St. David’s United Church.
1:30 p.m. coffee, tea, dessert bar; 2
p.m. show. Tickets $10. Hosted by
N.S. Unitarian Church, Info: 925-1621.

Sept. 23-Co-Dependents Anonymous
meeting. Lonsdale Church, 3380
Lonsdale "Lomeite entrance, upper

lounge). 10 a.m. 12-step recovery pro-
gram for people wenting healthy rcla-
tionships. Info: 925-4553 or Joan 984-
0243. -

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elry raaking for teens.
W.V. Rec Centre, 780-22ad St. i-¢
p.m. $12 includes all supplies. Pre-
register: 926-3266,

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Sent. 24-Reserve. "rable now for
Highlands United Church Nov. craft
fair. Info: 980-4430, .

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Sept. 25--Appetizers workshop.
Centre Delbrook, £90 W. Queens Kd.,
N.V. 7-9 p.m. Register: 984-4181.

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Sign up and start

to paint and draw

DEVELOP YOUR creative side at
one of recCentre Lonsdate’s many
arts programs for adults.

For the true painters at heart,
Shauna Miller will conduct several
options in watercolor painting.

Fainting Palette runs Mondays,
Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m.*and is designed as a short
course for those with some experi-
ence and a desire to try a field trip
to Lonsdale Quay.

‘Watercolor Workshop - for

ers runs Mondays, Oct.’ 16
and 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and
is designed for those who always
wanted to try watercolor but didn’t
know how to start.

Watercolor Painting has been

- designed as a longer program for

thors with some art experience.
Miller will cover preparatory steps
to the finished painting on Thurs-
days from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
beginning Sept. 28, running 10

In Drawing and Painting, with

Judich Atkinson on "Tuesdays,
Sept. 26 to Nov. 28 from 12:30 io
3:30 p.ni., participants will devel-
op their drawing skills and explore
pastels, watercolors, oils or other
media.

In Sketching Your Trip, offered —

Thursdays, Sept. 28 to Nov. 16
from 7. to 9:30. p.m., Helena
Buchan. will help those, who, have
never attempted a sketch in‘:their.
lives but would like a visial mem-:
ory to add to their travel nutes.

‘Photography Level-I, beginning
Thursdays, Oct. 5 to Dec, 7 from 7
to.9 p.m., takes participanis on
field trips and teaches them how to
get the most from a 35 mm cam-
era,

After creating their works of art,
people can icarn how to mount
them in Frame-it, a program being
offered Wednesdays from 7 to 9
p.m., Oct. 4 to 25 or Mov. 1 to 22.

To register call $87-PLAY or
drop in to recCentre Lonsdale, 123
E. 23rd 5St., North Vancouver,
988-5156.

Take the stress |

a Tif Throws Baas
ly life through programs
offered at recCentre Lonsdale.

For some people, too much
Change too fast means an overload
of stress and anxiety. People in
Transition is a course in coping
with change.

Facilitator Lois Joudrie says:
“Life is a series of transitions. We
lose a job, move, change relation-
ships. Sometimes we completely
ghanse our lifestyle. Often we are

ill-equipped to cinotionally handle
our transitions but there are skills
we can use.””

This course, starting Monday,
Sept. 25, 7 to 9 p.m. will include
information on relaxation tech-
niques, attitude, assertiveness and
communication.

For those who find 2 good
massage is the answer te stress
relief, a massage and relaxation

out of your life.

workshop. is scheduled for Oct. i,
9 a.m. to’4 p.m. Discussion. and
demonstration of manipulations
and basic techniques for a full
tack routine will be covered by
massage therapist Debbie Pocock.

When daily stress turns to
distress, a course such as Stress
Management may help you cope.
It is being offered Tuesdays, 7:30
to 9 p.m., Oct. 10 to 31.

“Though difficult to eliminate,
you can chenge your response and
reaction to the stressors in your
life,”’ says instructor Cathy Zuest.
Zuest is a community health nurse
who has successfully helped indi-
viduals and groups of all ages for
the past eight years.

For these and other lifestyle
management courses call 987-
PLAY to register, or vist any rec-
reation centre. VISA and Master-
charge accepted.

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How can they help you buy a home?
The first thing real estate agents will do is take an
objective view of your financial situation. They wil!
then tell you the type of home and the community
you can realistically afferd. They'll take into con-
sideration mortgage payments, appraisal and legal
‘fees, and purchase and municipal taxes. Often they'll
also offer a list of reputable financial institutions
and law firms you can deal with.

The next step is looking for your next home,
Through the Multiple Listing Service, they'll have

_ the latest choice of properties in your chosen com-
munity and price range. Together, you'll make a list
of the most appropriate homes. Your agent will then

| arrange a personal viewing of each one. When you

Ay feel you've found the right home, they'll help
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} Real estate can bea puzzle to many people
6 because it involves other areas such as law,
‘financing, marketing, to name just a few.
‘So, if you fi find the prospect of entering the market
alittle daunting, the best possible solution is a
real estate agent.

Areal estate agent is the most complete,
knowledgeable property professional. No one is more
qualified to help you sell or buy a home.

How can they help sell your home?

* When you meet a real estate agent you feel com-
fortable with, find our if they're a member of the
Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.
Only members of the Real Estate Board —
can utilize its Multiple Listing Service. And
| it’s theough this service, and member agents,

formulate an offer and handle the complex
negotiations that follow. This is the time
7 \ you most appreciate the professionalism
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that the majority of prospective purchasers
are found. One of the most important
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mental attachment to your home.

Your agent may therefore sug-
gest small improvements that can create a
more positive impression on prospective buyers.

: And, because real estate agents are
~ market-wise, they'll give you a professional opinion
~ on everything from the best way to market your
home, to how to negatiate the final deal.

Above all else, with a number of people
viewing your home, a real estate agent will allow
you the most normal life possible during what can
be one of the most hectic, trying times.

experience and knowledge are invaluable.
SS Hfyoug offer is accepted, the agent
will work with you to ensure that the com-
A ston of your purchase goes smoothly.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.
Founded in 1919, the Real Estate Board supports
over 6,000 member real estate agents in Greater
Vancouver, ft monitors market tends aitd statistics,
establishes standards of practice, and provides edu-
cational and marketing resources such as its
computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

This support keeps our members attuned to
the latest market trends and developments,

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