THE North and West Vancouver branch of the Canadian Menral Heaith Association is sponsoring free screen- ings for anxiety disor- ders on Wednesday, May 5 at the North Shore Neighbourhood House. The event is held to coin- cide with Mental Health Week which runs May 3 to 9. Abour 15,000 North Shore residents are among three million Canadians with anniety disorders. Anxiety disorders: are the Most common form of mental iMness, according to the North and West Vancouver branch oof othe Canadian Mental Health Association ) si Vv A person with an anxiety disorder can have a severely estricted qualiry of life The executive director of the North and West Vancouver OMAHA Branch, Denise Bowker, said there is still a tendency tor people “to make light” of anxiety diser- ders, “bur there is nothing funny about them at all.” h participant in the free sereening will watch a + about anxiety disorde 4 screening test and a confi- dential meeting with a mental health protessional. The event takes place from Sto 7 pam. at 225 East 2nd Sem North Vancouver. For more information, call 987-6959, Menopause to be discussed TWO doctors and 4 pharmacist will speak duriag a Menopause Matters presentation at Centennial Theater on Wednesday, May 5. The presentation is a fundraiser for the North Shore Menopause Information Centre. General practitioner Dr. Suzanne Montemuro, endocrinologist Dr. Susan Haigh and pharmacist Rola Khalil-Priatel will discuss hor- mone replacement therapy, osteoporosis and medical management of menopause. Questions from the audience are planned. Montemuro is a director of first one with a $10° purchase Western family | lee te |) Bs ¢ Sugar crisp Be=4 « Alpha bits reg. or marshmallow sf ° Honey corns - : 2 Niblet com ag ¢ Peaches & cream mixed veg. i * Peas « Sweetlet peas :| Butter c bread e| 5679 white or brown $apo8). | *S the North Shore Menopause Information Centre. The cost is $12, $10 for seniors. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. at 2300 Lonsdale Ave. Tickets are l available at the door or in advance at 984-4484. Advance tickets are also avail- able through che Menopause Information Centre at 985- 5879. DR. BART McROBERTS DR. DEBRA ROVINELL DR. CORINNE KNIGHT DR. NANCY HARDIN | WEST VANCOUVER OPTOMETRY CLINIC 925-2525 1069 24th Street (24th & Haywood) _ Saturday and evening appointments available. [ Effective Dates May 2 - May S| J imported ive Dates May 2 - Ma ekg E iti BSE ASA RINE CESS PORT Side spareribs ee $o18 || | thawed tor your convenience “i Fresh salmon Eggo asst. «Frozen fillets i Organic Sunday, May 2, 1999 — North Snore News — 25 —— ~ NEWS photo Male Waketie\d Healthy attitude ROSA Jensen (left) enjoys 50-plus fitness sessions with instructor Madeline Mattson to keep a healthy lifestyle. The sessions are held at Lonsdate RecCentre. Do you suffer from eczema: patches of red, itchy skin? We are looking for adults aged over 18 with eczema, to participate in a clinical trial. The purpose of this study is to see whether Cipamfylline, a new experimental medication, is as efficient as Locoid cream, a moderately potent steriod crezm, in the treatment of eczema. REQUIREMENTS: Adults aged 18 and over > Not currently under a doctor's care for eczema - Must have a present flare of eczema on both arms + Must be able to attend 6 visits over a 1 month period : Blood tests will be required AN HONORARIUM WILL BE OFFERED YOICE-MAIL CONTACT: 873-4049 EXT. 63712 squash or veg. ravioli 4 Lifestream waffles 8 grain in fax plus $p48 buckwheat ea mesa sunrise tofu linguine Lifestream rice Viva tierra 4 cakes asst. i Beminete ea hac era rganic