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assoc.
sounds
seasonal

alert

COLD. WET, wintery weather is
just around the corner, and with it
comes the flu.

Each year thousands of Cana-
dians suffer from this nasty bug,
and for some, it can prove fatal.
Influenza leaves the body’s
resistance weakened and open to
other infections. It can be par-
ticularly dangerous to people over
65, those with chronic lung, heart,
or kidney disease, cancer, anemia,
or diabetes.

A bout with the flu can be
devastating to people with
diabetes, causing problems with
their metabolism, and sending
their blood sugar levels soaring.
This leads to severe dehydration,
and can result in hospitalization,’’
says the Canadian Diabetes
Association (CDA).

That is why the CDA is pro-
moting September as flu preven-
tion awareness month, and urges
people with diabetes to get a flu
shot.

The vaccination should be taken
annually during September or Oc-
tober, in order to build up im-
munity before the flu season
starts. It will, however, still be ef-
fective if taken later during the
winter months.

Art classes
offered for
children

A NEW season brings many new
ideas for ‘‘Avt Creations,’’ an art
class for children aged six to 12
years, offered at the West Van-
couver Recreation Centre,

Children will express their
creativity by experimenting with
graphic techniques, paper
Sculpture, painting and coilage. In
addition, drawing is encouraged in
each class.

The work of many artists, past
and present, will be incorporated
into imaginative personal and
group projects. Weekly themes of
fun and fantasy will also be de-
veloped.

individual attention will be
provided by two experienced art
instructors. Carolyn Nicholson
was trained in fine arts and art
history at UBC; Courtauld In-
stitute, London; and the National
Gallery in Ottawa. Martann
Boucher is a graduate of the Van-
couver School of Art.

The program is held on a week-
ly basis on Tuesdays or Thurs-
days, beginning Sept. 17 and pre-
registration is necessary.

For more information contact
the West Vancouver Recreation
Centre at 926-3266.

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Step lively to Park Royal’s
Axnnuail Fall Fashion Shows

For a forecast of what's hot for the coo! months ahead, come to our South Mall,
where the stage is set for season premieres. From the debut of the cat suit
and the trapeze silhouette, to the return of popular houndstooth and plaid, join

us as we unveil the trend-setting colours,

fabrics and designs for fall and winter.
Thursday, September 19 at 7 p.m.
Friday, September 20 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 21 at 11:30 a.m.

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