ESTE Ears ae Sy See ees po a ais eat scm RS NCGS tS we Sc vi PT ESET ET, Local woman finds it fun being thin GOING FROM a size 24 to a size seven was expensive but Shirley Flaata said she’s enjoying shopping for a new wardrobe. By KIM PEMBERTON News Reporter The 35-year-old North Van- couver woman is three > ounds short of her goal to lose 90 pounds. Flaata, a word processor who began her current weight watching program last February, is aiming for a body weight of 125 pounds. “The nicest thing of losing all this weight is I don’t have to shop at fat shops anymore. There’s way more selection in the smaller sizes."” Flaata, who is 5’2’’, said she started to gain weight after the birth of her only child 14 years ago. . At one point she weighed 215 pounds. ‘Before | felt embarrassed to go out,’ said Flaata, ‘‘But now I feel more like a part of the group. It’s amazing the way people treat you when you're fat. It wasn’t a case of being ignored, but a lot of peo- ple go strictly on appearance and mine wasn’t that good. . “]’m a lot more active and out- going now,” she said. Flaata said a key to her success was exercise. Since her weight loss, she said she has more energy to take part in physical exercise. Her daily routine includes bicycling five miles on her stationary bicycle and walking. fabulous fall fashions are in and as always are fashionable, affordable, & fun 1079 Marine Dr. 980-2208 Delta Richmond W. Broadway §90-5343 273-8644 731-6123 ; North Van 986-1146 West Van 925-3344 THE CHARTERED Accountant Wives Club of B.C. is holding a luncheon, followed by a fashion show at the Four Seasons Hotel Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 11:30 a.m. Fashions are by Holt Renfrew. All members and guests welcome. Call Sweaters Hand made Sweaters Italian Sweaters Just arrived 50% off timeless classics by Mondi—and 25-50% off their new coniemporary line Nic, that's just come in for Fall! Sale on only at our North Vancouver store, 156 West 3rd. 980-1665 Open Mon-Sat. 10-6, Fri. till 8, Sun. 12-5 Robert Bryan Hair ; Design is pleased to welcome back Gordon Gordon is back in West Vancouver with many new ideas from London, Paris & Hong Kong. Phone for an appoint- ment or consultation. apne robert bryan hair derign 102 West 3rd St. 1730 Marine Dr. eT eo 5 19 - Sunday, October 26, 1986 - North Shore News Leona Mudie at 939-6762 for more information. ee The North Shore News’ fashion column lets readers know when and where the many fashion shows about town are taking place. If you’re an organizer who would like coverage of an upcoming fash- ion show contact the paper a week before and let us know the details. Your press release should state the place, time, date, the type of fash- ions to be shown, and the cost. 1111 Robson St. § Van. 682-4247 ; PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC 151 East 15th Street North Vancouver, B.C. V71 2P7 Eleanor Vuorinen and Sue Hills are pleased to introduce their BACK CARE PROGRAM a four session course combining Modified Fitness Exercises with Professional instruction in the Care of Your Back COMMENCING Thursday, November 6th, 1986 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm through to Thursday, November 27th 1986. iF —— ee roe Ce. 3 hy —waawe v7 VUy 2 Sucl Lills tress 2002 Park Royal South West Vancouver, B.C. V7T 2W4 Registration fee of $60.00 includes membership privileges at Sue Hills Fitness for the month of the registration. TO REGISTER — PHONE: ELEANOR VUORINEN 987-7644 or SUE HILLS | 926-7706 | Fall Fashion Luncheon Wednesday Oct. 29th Noon - 2pm Belle, Sole 235 - 15th Street West Van 926-6861 Lunch Monday-Friday Dinner Monday-Sunday 1.00:3 p.m. , §:30-1] p.m.