CAPILANO COLLEGE is offer- ing a basic communications course aimed at helping students return- ing to college io brush up on their English skills. Communications 150 (CMNS 150) focuses on English skilis with a lively, practical review of style, grammar, spelling and punctua- tion. “The course is required for many career programs,’’ said in- structor Bev Reid. “If you're planning to enrol in a program later, you’ll have the communica- tions requirement already achiev- ed. But many people take the Wednesday, December 19, 1990 - North Shore News - 43 LIFESTYLES Improve English skills Course aimed at returning college students course just to gain skili and con- fidence as writers.”" The course covers such topics as effective style, essay organization, correct English usage and the “nuts and bolts’’ of spelling, grammar and punctuation. **Most people are better writers than they think,’’ said Reid. **But if they can write more clearly and concisely, they can communicate more effectively both in school and on the job. If they can avoid common errors, their readers won't be distracted from the message.”* Reid is co-author of the textbook HARRISON Scientific wf 2574 Granville Street Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3C8 737-4303 T-SHIRTS SWEATSHIRTS « Solar System’ Einstein ult & Chil izes rH THE NEW SCOPE store XN BAUSCH & LOMB 800mm Mirror Lens Includes camera attachments Compact Binocular wide angle compact folding roof prism, charcoal gray rubber armored centre onty $34Q%| fous $4 9995 LARGE SELECTION OF: « Telescopes * Binoculars * Spotting Scopes « Microscopes ¢ Weather Instruments ~. CEEESTRON, MEA ‘ 1 t BAUSCH & LOMB Clamshell BUSHNEL: Gift Shop at the Vancouver Aquarium ta Stanley Park Wf imvites you to our Le ANNUAL SALE ; Instead of our traditional 10% off all merchandise a this year, we are offering a 15% discount. (We can't Beliminate the GST, but we can help). ® Further reductions of up to 50% on selected items} aa... jewellery, books, children’s science and nature m toys, sculptures, environment tapes, glassware and i pmore ... [WED., DEC. 15, 1990 to E\SUNDAY, FAN. 20, 1991 10am-5:20pm daily mq 12 neon-S:30pm on Fan. 1 2 Members’ discounts @apply to sale prices. ( Essentials of Business Writing and Speaking. The CMNS 150 section one course will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 be- tween Jan. 15 and April 23. Tu- ition is $135.25, while seniors only pay a $42.50 registration fee. Students can either register on Jan 2 or at the first class. For more information call Reid at 986-1911, locals 2131 or 2946. YMCA hosts Winter Festival THE NORTH Shore Family YMCA will be hosting a multicultural Winter Festival on Thursday, Dec. 20 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the West Vancouver YMCA, 1735 Inglewood Avenue. The evening wiil include performances by Anna Wyman School of Dance, the Hebrew School Choir, Square Dancers and the YMCA Chinese Students’ Choir. David the Clown will be performing his antics and Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be dropping in for a visit from the North Pole. Roasted chestnuts, desserts and cappuccino will be available. And children can participate in crafts and games, Admission to the Winter Festival is free but tickets should be picked up in advance at the YMCA office. For more information call 926-5541. Thursday, December 20th OPEN: 9:30AM - 11:00PM Senior Citizens’ Appreciation Day at Wolo *on almost everything y ; a you purchase Complimentary Tea or Coffee all through the day. Seniors! Have we got a golden savings opportunity for you! Senior citizens are special people to us at Woolco. So, we've set aside a special shopping day for you! If you’re 65 years or older, just show us that Government of Canada Blue Card, Senior Citizen Transportation Card, Provincial Senior Citizen Card, Driver’s Licence or Birth Certificate. * Exceptions: Magazines, Appliances, Prescriptions, Tobacco, Tobacco Products (See store for details) HOURS Mon-Fere 9 30am. & pm Saturday 9 Olam - 5. 0pm Sunday 9 30am - 6 COpm NORTH VANCOUVER Capilano Malt 925 Manne Onve. 988-6311 ne