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THURSDAY

Jan. 23--High energy-low impact
fitness class with Dan Sam; 9:10 a.m.:
W.V. YMCA. Info: 926-5541.

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Jan. 23--Cngoing. Skating. curling,
hockey, & volleyball programs are
avaitable at recCenter Lonsdate. Info:
987-play.

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Jan. 23--Sitk Purse Center Official
Opening; 5-8 p.m., 1570 Argyle Ave.,
W.V. Open to the public, entertain-
ment, door prizes & refreshments. In-
fo: 925-3605.

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Jan. 23--Slide show on Australia &
New Zealand; 7:30-9:30 p.m., N.S.
Neighbourhood House; $5. Pre-
tegister: 987-8138.
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Jan. 23—Chamber of Commerce Gen-
eral Meeting; N.S. Winter Club, 1325
E. Keith Rd.; 11:45 a.m.; guest
speaker is David Schreck, MLA; Info:
987-4488.
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Jan. 23--Ongoing to Jan. 21. Kinsmen
Motliers’ March. KRF provides ser-
vices & equipment that enable people
with disabilities to iead independent
lives. Volunteers are needed to canvass
for donations or to assist at Kinsmen
Offices. Info: 640-4332.
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Jan, 23--New Bench Workout. Ongo-
ing to March 29, program free for
month of Jan. Info: Eagle Harbour
Centre, 5575 Marine Dr.. W.V. Info:
_ 921-7425.
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Jan. 23--Ongoing. TOPS (Take Off
Pounds Sensibly), friendly support
group ‘meeting, 8:45-9:30 a.m., St.
Andrews Hall, 1044 St. Georges Ave.,
N.V. Info: 980-6907.
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- Jam. 23-—-Ongoing. Adult pleasure
skating, recCentre Magnussen, live
organ music, 8:15-10:15 p.m. Info:
934-9341 or 987-9694,
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Jan. 23--Ongoing. N.S. Amateur
Radio Club. Meeting first & third
‘Thurs. of each month. 7:30 p.m.,
Pacific Marine Training Institute, 265
W. Esplanade, Rm. 103. Non-hams
welcome. Info: B. Thompson, 985-
2570 or M. Alsop, 929-3990.
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Jan. 23--Ongoing. Bingo, 7 p.m.
Eagles Hall, 170 W. 3rd St., N.V.
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Jan. 23-Ongoing. W.V. Adult Com-
munity Pops Band welcomes new
members. Senior band, 8 p.m., inter-
mediate band 7:30 p.m. Irwin Park
School, 2455 Haywood Ave., W.V.
Info: John Bergeron, 984-0352. °
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San. 23--Ongoing each Thurs. Thiift
Shop open 2-8 p.m. Mount Seymour
United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave.,
N.V.
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Jan, 23~-Ongoing. TOPS (Take Off
Pour-is Sensibly), Meet at 7 p.m. at
the Alano Club, 176 E. 2nd St, N.V
Info: 985-6538.
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Jan. 23--Ongoing. Say ‘no’ to vio-
lence. 7-9 p.m. Support group for
women from a physically or emo-
tionally abusive relationship. Con-
fidential. Info: Emily Murphy House
987-3374,

FRIDAY

Jan, 24—Skating lessons, curling league
& volleyball instruction available at
recCentre Lonsdale. Info: 987-play.

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Jan. 24--Ongoing to Jan. 25. Bowling
for Kids, fundraiser at participating
bowling centres to benefit Variety
Club's kids. Info: 522-2990.

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Jan. 24-Ongoing io Feb. 8. Present
Laughter, a play by Noel Coward.
English comedy at its best, extra shows
Jan. 20, 21, 28. Metro Theatre, 1370
S.W. Marine Dr., Van. Info: 266-
719t,

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Jan. 24-Ongoing to Jan. 25. Begin-
ners & intermediate cross country ski-
ing classes. Info: 986-0388, N.V.
YMCA, 440 Hendry Ave., N.V_

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Jan. 24-Ongoing. Discussion on cur-
rent issues and the Baha'i faith. Info:
Baha'i Bookstore & Information Cen-
tre, 731-8199,

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SATURDAY

dan. 25--Ongoing to Feb, 1. Purchase
tickets now for the Canadian Diabetes
Association Best Ball Salute to Spain;
Feb. I; Hotel Vancouver. Proceeds to
research, education & support pro-
grams, Info: 732-8444.

Wednesday, January 22, 1$92 — North Shore News

WHAT’S GOING ON

Jan. 25-Ongoing. Overeaters Anony-
mous Step Study. Ul hr. meeting at
noon, N. Lonsdale United Church,
3380 Lonsdale Ave., N.V. Info:
Marilyn or Dee, 980-4336 or 985-
J466.

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Jan. 25--Ongoing. N.V. Recreation
Commission offers hiking, cycling,
canoeing, camping & skiing programs.
Info: Brian, 987-9865.

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Jan, 25--Ongoing. Red Cross volunteer
opportunities available. Info: 879-
7551.

Jan. 25-Ongoing. Learn to square
dance, 14:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., W.V.
Seniors’ Activity Centre. Info: Doreen
Sillery, 987-5397.

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Jan. 25~Ongoing. Al-Anon and Ala-
teen Family Group. N.S. Daily sup-
port meeting fer people with alcohol-
related concerns. N.S. meetings 6 days
per week. Info: 688-1716.

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Jan. 25--Ongoing. Co-dependents
Anonymous meeting. 10 a.m. at N.
Lonsdale Church. Recovery program
to promote healthy relationships. Info:

985-6832 or 984-0243.

SUNDAY

Jan. 26-Free.

workshops

p.m.
een

Jan. 26--Ongoing. Skating,

basketball, fitness classes,

dale. Info: 987-play.

Jan, 26--Ongoing on Sundays until

(Mustrated lecture on
in France presented by
Capilano College, rm. AN1?, 2-3:30

curling,
drop-in
hockey available at recCentre Lons-

March

Jan. 26--Ongoing.
Family Support Group.

7-8:30 p.m. Alano Club,
St. N N.V. Info: 926-6353.

entertainment listings see

Around Town column

tion.

CHANGES TO AUTOPLAN 1992

PREMIUMS vehicle with Autoplan basic

ho pays more? We all do.
E Claims experience and
projections Jor the number and cost of
claims in 1992 do not look good.

The premiums ICBC re-
ceives each year must cover
the cost of claims and 19 per
cent more premium income
will be required in 1992 to
ensure that funds are there
when they’re needed.

If your premium increase
is more than the average,
itis because of the various
factors which affect insur-
ance rating: the value, age

and use of your vehicle,
where you live, what cov-
erage you choose and
where you are on the
Claim-Rated Scale.

- Bb Why?
r Each year, ICBC examines
coverages, territories and

vehicle use to determine
which have increased or de-
creased in relative claims
cost. In addition to increases
in the total number and cost
of claims, there have been
startling increases in the
kind of claims which occur
when you're not even in
your vehicle, claims paid by
Comprehensive coverage.
These indicate that a signifi-
cant increase is needed in
Comprehensive premiums.

> Basic Coverage

The largest part of your basic
Autoplan insurance is cov-
erage to protect you if claims
are brought against you by
others (liability coverage) and
No-Fault Accident benefits.
These premiums help pay
for medical care, legal costs

and rehabilitation for accident
victims, The cost of providing
the basic coverage has in-
creased year after year. In-
creases in the basic premium
reflect this continued rise.

& Comprehensive

We are all paying

for shocking

increases in wind-

shield claims,

vandalism, theft

of and theft from

vehicles which

have pushed the

costs of Compre-

hensive coverage

to record highs.
Comprehensive

coverage pre-

miums are Ls
adjusted to reflect =
claims experience, vehicle
value, use and territory.
These sharp increases have
led ICBC to increase pre-
miums for Comprehensive
coverage, significantly, °
province-wide. While ICBC
is involved in many pro-
grams to address these
problems, individual vehicle
owners need to be aware of
the risks to their vehicle -
even when they're not behind
the wheel.

> Collision

A third ofall vehicle models
have had their rate group
reduced to reflect decreased
value. Collision & Compre-
hensive premiums may be
modified as a result.

es. Underinsured Motorist

Protection

(UMP) has been

added to basic Autoplan coverage.

As part of your coverage,
UMP provides automatic
protection up to a maximum
$2 million for each insured
person injured or killed by a
motorist who doesn’t carry

sufficient insurance to pay a
claim or claims. Last year,
90 per cent of eligible BC
motorists purchased UMP
as an optional coverage. As
of January 9, 1992 every

coverage will also have UMP
except taxis,

limos and buses.

Check with your

Autoplan agent

for details about

UMP.

} More

Short Term

Options

To kelp motor-

ists deal with the

unfortunate, but

necessary, in-

crease in the cost of vehicle
insurance, ICBC
is giving motor-
ists the option
of buying their
vehicle licence

+ and insurance
| for as little as

3 months ata
time as of
January 9, 1992.
Until now, only
6 month to
12 month
options have
been available.
The surcharge

for shorter terms still applies

but has been reduced from

WHAT

4 per cent to 3 per cent of
the annual premium.

Also, to keep up
with the in-
creased costs of
1 extra equip-
ment, ICBC has
“a increased the
a value of auto-
# matic coverage
forsuch equip- FF
f ment as of ° rg
Jenuary 9, gs
1992. If you have Collision ;
and Comprehensive cov-
erage you are automatically
covered (with no dollar limit) -
for equipment supplied by
or available from the vehicie
manufacturer.-For non-.
manufacturer equipment
which is permanently
attached to your vehicle,
coverage limits have been
increased from $500 to
$1000 for sound and com-
munication equipment and —
from $1000 to $5000 for
other equipment. Check
with your Autoplan agent, or
look in your 1992 Autoplan-
Motorist Kit for details. - °

ELSE?

| Ss an option for commuters,
ICBC has created two new

In addition to pleasure use,
to and from work, business
use and others, there is now
a category for those who drive
to or from work or school a
distance less than 15 km,
and one for those who drive
to or from work or school
with public transportation
used for part of the journey
(for example, “park and ride”).
Starting January 9, if your
vehicle is rated for to and
from work use, you may be
eligible for one of these new
rate classes and your
premium increase may be
modified as a result of re-
rating. Be sure your vehicle
is rated correctly.

vehicle use categories.

p> Driver Point
Premiums Up

Those who break the law pay
more. Driver point premiums
are charged to those with five
or more points on their
driving record. Points are
accumulated for violating
traffic regulations or for
certain Criminal Code con-
victions. Driver point pre-
miums have been increased
effective January 9, 1992.

Note: These changes to Antoplan are effective January 9, 1992

CICBC

29, Drop-in public curling
from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Info: 987-PLAY.

N.S. NAR-ANON
Meetings for

relatives & friends of drug addicts.
176 E. 2nd

For more Coming Events see first
page of Classifieds. For arts and

in Wed-
nesday’s North Shore Now sec-