Coalition applauds minibus

Dear Editor:

‘The recent: controversy surrounding a pri
vaiely owned minibus operating im North
Vancouver City and District is quite surprising.
What's wrong with allowing a private company
te try to serve residents eftectively? North
Shore News readers will be pleased to know
that atour poligy comention in May 199s,

members of BCLs Family Coahtuion Party
approved a resolution: “Private sector initia
tives should be welcomed in providing local
public transit.” We wish Local Minibus Ded.
well and hope to see this type of service
expanded throughout the Lower Mainland.
Darren Lowe, President

Family Coalition Party of B.C.

A Gulf Island Fall

Country Getaway
Weekend jor Women

Friday Night, Saturday & Sunday
October 23rd to October 25th
_ or October 30th to November Ist

Our Special Getaways include

We will do it and you can enjoy

.

, Soaking in the hot tub or sauna, swimming in the lake, canoeing &
sailing. We will alsu have a masseuse available for private sessions

Awalk by the ocean, a stroll down forested trails
The Clam Bay Rally with prizes
Tour of Ponder

A guided tour of interesting places on Pender

late night supper on arrival, two full country style breakfasts, lunch
& a gourmet dinner on Saturday night plus entertainment.
Brunch the next day, plus aflernoon snack. Cottage or farmbouse
accommodation & full use of the facilities is included.

Take the 6:30 p.m. ferry from Tsawwassen & return on
the 4:00 p.m. ferry from Pender on Sunday night. Come as
walk-on ferry passengers & we will pick you up or bring your car.

$ 1 7 5 per person for 2 nights,

all inclusive. Plus taxes
Roonis based oi availability

For reservations, please phone Dorothy Murdoch
1-800-626-5955

im challenges facing single par-
@ ents today.

Sunday October 11, 1998 — North Shore News - 9

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Helen O’Grady
Children’s Drama Academy

comes to Vancouver

Nineteen yeitts ago, after a very successtul career as a teacher, actress and TY
presenter Helen O'Grady opened the Helen O'Grady Children’s Drama Academy
in Australia. Today, classes ate held in hundred of locations throughout Australia,
New Zealand, Britain, South Africa, Malaysia and Singapore.

Helens proud to bring the wondertul benefits of ber hiubly successful programine
to Vancouver. The aim of the Academy is to develop self-confidence, self-esteem
and skill in verbal communication through a unique programme in drama. speech
and movement.

Children tind cur classes highly motnsining and parents everywhere are delighted
with the results! Classes are now enrolling in:

Capilano
Seymour

West Vancouver
Lynn Valley

Phone Principal Jo-Ann Pawliw at

929-9709
Helen O'Grady
CHILDREN'S DRAMA ACADEMY

etreamal”

wiew, Deetof ady.com.au

Sharing the
Load
Co-Parenting

after
Separation
and Divorce

Group leader John Christopherson & daughter
facing the challenges of parenting solo

Co-Parenting after Separation & Divorce
Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Oct. 20 - Dec. 8
Capilano Mall, Community Room
Co-leaders Jennifer and John, both ‘single par-
ents and professionals in social work and psy-
chology bring practical experience and profes-
sional knowledge to this experiential group.

Topics include: . ~
+ Coping with differing values of parents
» Dealing with the loss ~ yours & your child’ ‘s
« Positive parenting styles
» Open communication
* Setting boundaries between You & your:
child & between you & your ex:
* Balancing your life - meeting your needs
¢ Having fun .
. Managing conflict. -
Call 988-5211 local 208

“Parenting solo can be over-
whelming,” says Family
Services of the North Shore
group leaders Jennifer
Matthews and = John
Christopherson. “Parents
need to find balance in their
lives. Meeting your own
needs will make it easier to
help your child meet their's.”
Participants in Co-parenting
after Separation and Divorce,
gain valuable knowledge and
practical tips to help with the

Intentional Parenting
Bringing out the Best in Your Child
. Sat. Oct. 24, 9anz- 4pm.
North Star Annex

Like all expectant and new

parents, you. have high

hopes for your baby. If you ©

want to raise an. optimistic,

self-assured, respectful, self-

motivated adult: this course:
is for you...

Call 988-5281 local 208

>@ =Family Services of th North Shoe

101 -255 West Ist Street, North Vancouver
1410 Clyde Avenue, West Vancouver
Call 988-5281, Local 208 or Fax 988-3961