20 — Sunday, July 5, 1998 ~ North Shore News north shore news + WE all know that cating a well-balanced diet is -. important to our health and well-being. “As we get older, we may a finid that our food preferences change, medications may affect our appetite, or cooking a yaried and nutritious meal is “just too much bother. tudies have shown that . many seniors have digestive ‘problems and may not absorb ‘some foods as efficiently as whien they were younger. For Many reasons, then, we need to-make sure that we have a, - ere are several ‘options - for. North Shore seniors to choose from, if we aren’t up to .cooking for ourselves.” . ‘The North Shore Diners . Club provides a a hot evening r Seniors in a number ° ofiferent locations: ; esd: anh KIWANIS Lynn resident Jack Wilson, 90, , plays the mandolin for members of North Shore Diners Ciub, which dines Mondays through Thursdays in the penthouse. volunteer drivers or servers are always welcome. Dinners are served at 5 p.m., at 2 cost of $5 for a three-course meal. To join the club, or for more information, call Kim at-983-6002. If we do not feel like going . out for a meal, there are sever- aj choices for having food delivered to us at home. Meals-On-Wheels is one >, option. Volunteer drivers will 5 deliver a hot, nutritious meal at neon, up to three times a 5 week at a-cost of $5 per meal, gram is supported ers. Several of the” here the meal pro- eld, with the pro- dest volunteer being of age. There are also dent:volunteers, who often llinteer as part of their scho ol’s. Work experience or grams. r fon individuals in participating as - * viee, . office ‘at 922-3414 any week- . vi morning and a volunteer - Ifyou wish to try this ser- -you can phone their visit and explain the pro- oe There i is‘a wide choice of food available, including meals for people with diabetes and ergies. Better Meals is no! tion. The business supplies frozen meals to those ” who appreciate the conve- nience of having food, already prepared, in the freezer for times when we may not fecl energetic enough to shop or to cook for ourselves. . Frozen three-course meals, breakfasts or snacks are deliv- ered to your home on Tuesdays, along with sand- wiches, salads, or other fresh food if desired. To obtain a menu and a price list, call 299- 1877. Or ask for it from 2 home-care nurse or the social work department at Lions Gate Hospital. Take A Worry Free Vacation While “We Care” for Your Family. "Call woday fora free in-home assessment. : Our nurses and home care staff are available 24 hours a day. | WeCal€’ 980.6350 Home Health Health Services Where peace of mind has a home address™ Other options for enjoying nutritious meals in company with other seniors include the Silver Harbour Centre, North Shore Neighbourhood House and the West Van Seniors’ Activity Centre. I hope you will all take advantage of these excellent programs in order to stay happy and healthy. Mary Segal is coordinator of Lionsview Seniors’? Planning Society. Ideas for future columns are welcome. Contact Segal at 985-3852 or c/o Lionsview Seniors’ Planning Society, North Building, 600 W. Queens Rd.., North Van, B.C.. V7N 2L3. Glamorous. granny in Guinness. record book ROSANNE Hopkins — invites golden girls to kick up their heels. scasors Following two Palm with the Fabulous Springs Follies, the longtime : North Shore. resident has returned home for a summer * of song and dance classes at Delbrook Centre. New this year is Golden Giris Musical Theatre, a class . for women over 40, to be held Tuesdays, 7:30 co 9:30 p.m. starting July 7 at Delbrouk. No experience is necessary, says the high-kicking grand- mother who, as part of the Follies cast this past year, was registered in the Guinness Book of World Records for oldest professional chorus | All wheel drive i ABS Air bags 80 watt aw FM cassette Keyless en Fog lamps & & sport rack 165 H.P. engine Pawer windows & locks Power heated mirrors HOPKINS line. Hopkins will teach her golden girls to tap, sing and swing to big band music. Registration is by phone at 987-7529. —~ Layne Christensen CORRECTION NOTICE: In our BS-5 1/2 Price Sale flyer, Ensemble & Serta Perfect Sleeper Madison offers on page 4 should have read “To Clear” not “Sale.” Elita bra tops & panties offer & logo shown on page 5 are incor- rect - copy & logo should have read “Inc bra tops & panties.” Simulated . pearl fashion jewellery offer on page 5 is off our regular prices. Designer brand name bed & bath linens offer on back cover is off discontin- ued designer brand name bed & bath linens. 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