CBC airs special AS I mentioned in this ‘column a-few weeks ago, 1999 has been designated the ‘International Year of Older Persons by the ~“Ginited: Nations. ; Our North Shore munici- « palities and the province of B.C. have also proclaimed this event, whose purpose is” to recognize the contribu- tions we seniors have made, -and continue to make, in our - communities. There is also “an emphasis on intergenera- “-" thonal activities, so that both “2, young and.old people can B learn from each other. “CBC Radio, whose pro- “grams arc listened to by ‘Many, seniors across the: country, is embarking on a pecial series. entitled ‘A’ Certain Age: B.C: Seniors Tell « ‘ft Like It-Is. From Monday, ‘Feb, 1 through Sunday, Feb: >We will be able to’ hear’ Renee can be mad -for::March “starting” mid ‘February:at980- 2474 Seaeeeanscacerecsnenneeceasseaasareagracccoons - on the scene experts about many issues that affect our lives. For instance, on the Earfy - Edition cach morning between 6 and 9 a.m., there will be discussions on coping with cancer, finances, health "care, and ‘The End of ‘the : Road, a documentary on giv- ing up driving.” ~. On Almanac, noon to 2 »,.pem., there will be documen- - taries and a phone-in open * line opportunity on topics including housing for * Seniors, health care ‘and cop- “ing with becoming widowed. ” » On Wednesday, Feb. 3, ” | Almanac will include.a dis- c Home ‘Support Services, 983-6002. Activity Centre offers-'a . fF. : ‘Info: Seniors One-Stop. Lin ail; for :information: about = ‘housing, transporta- support groups, meal .’ financial “and * cussion with B.C. heaith minister Penny Priddy, and, of special interest to the North Shore, a story about the Keep Well program ar Woodcroft in North Vancouver, The Afternaan Show, 4 ta 6 pan. will feature Western Gold Theatre, and programs on financial management, the mental fitness movement, and changing lifestyles of Chinese Canadian seniors. A unique province-wide phone-in progrant, Seniors After Dark, will air Monday through Thursday, from 8 to 8:45 p.m. This is an oppor- tunity to call and give your opinions on a variety of top- ies, or Then from 8: 45 to 9 p.m., Out Frone will feature brief profiles of unique seniors from across Canada. _ On Saturday, Feb. 6, from 8 to 9 a.m. Four Stories will explore the experiences of four families who have aging members with dementia. legal issues. Info 983-3303. “B.C. Seniors Medication Information. Line. (BC -SMILE) offers a free tele- phone info-line staffed by licensed pharmacists: to assist. seniors, their families and caregivers with infor- mation: about, medications. Call *: Monday-Friday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.'822-1330.) °. “Tennis for seniors aged 55 . years, of age and | older. North Shore: locations. 9 ame) pam. days a week . Info: 985-2036: ; Carpet * : Bowling: “Daily ’ ~ except Tuesdays. Call for times." Silver” Harbour | Centre, W.V. info: -980-. 2478: “i Meh wit by ‘ASA edu. Use only Acetami nophen programming Quirks and Quarks, the science show from noon to | pan. briny us you a fascinating. report called “Forever Young: the Biological Bases of Postponement of Aging and Death.” On Definitely Not the Opera, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. we will hear a comedy special, “How Old Do You Ti Phink 1 Really Am?” ~ Finally, on Sunday, Feb, 7, This Morning, trom 9 a. mn. to noon, will explore the | topic “Aging Dangerously” with Michael Enright and Avril Benoit. Also, for those of you hooked upto the Internet, an interactive Web site has been established, This will be a good. time for us to learn about our fel- low seniors and to pass on our ideas. Stay tuned. ZIONS GATE — ‘HOSPITAL'S . ; Caring Community : Calendar, .’ Screening 1 . Mammography — If you area woman aged 40 or over, you may refer urself to this we ran appointment call : 984-571 ’ Heart Attack Recovery . Wednesdays at 9:30 AM. “con 2 Weet/Sun Room’ ‘This information session is: for anyone who has been diagnosed, or has a family member diagnosed with or heart attack. ‘You. nead attend one session onl Please phone for more info. . and/or to regi F rany pe . sustained a brain injury. Concerned family. members are welcome. For more info, call Joanie Oben, S.W. at 984-3742. Maternity Sibling Tour, “Sat. Feb. 13 at 10:30 AM. meet on 3rd floor by elevators A tour for. children whose “: moms are expecting a new baby. For info, call on, at 84-5864, ” limpact of your Icved oni cancer ex erience. For id, program le per session; Peer call 9819722. Protect yoursell Hire an experienced ICBC Claims Lawyer JOHN NOBLE 669-9755 Free House Calls’