146 - Sunday, February 9, 1997 — North Shore News

FASHION
Keys to heart health

AS Valentine’s Day approaches,
thoughts are of sweethearts —
lovers or spouses, children, par-
ents and other relatives, and close
friends.

This Valentines Day, TOPS recom:
mends adding another person to that
list:Yourself.

TOPS (Take OFF pounds Sensibly) is an
international non-profit, weight-control

organizauon that provides members with
group support and fellowship in attaining
physician-prescribed weight goals.

“Love vourself enough to think about
the importance of good health for your
heart,” saves Sheila Crooks, representative
tor the North Vancouver chapter of TOPS.

Crooks offers these tps for three facets
of heart health:

@ Eat right: Switch to lower-tat products
such as skim milk. Avoid saturated fats.

FASHION FILE is a weekly
Sunday column. If your
business or charity is plan-
ning a fashion show, send in
your information as carly as
possthle to the North Shore
News, 1139 Lonsdale Ave.,
North Vancouver, B.C.,
V7M 2H4. Priority is given
to fundraising fashion
events and fashion shows
taking place on the North
Shore.

FEBRUARY: West
Vancouver Cultural Services
presents the evening lecture
series Love of Fabric Art, led
by instructors of textile arts
at Capilano College. On
Feb. 13: | Contemporazy
Works in Textile Arts by
- Ruth Scheuing; Feb. 20,
Textile Trends by Lesley
Richmond; Feb. 27,

ASK WAYNE
Graduated 1968 from the Internationa!
Fabricare Institute in Sifverspring, Moryland.

jacket
Coat? A proper “tt helps the coat look
better and wear longer.

Coat Care Tips
° Aw your cost in a well
ventilated cl on a padded

* Never hang coat by its neck

; onacoalad

© Never store your coat in a plastic
bog

* Always have your coat cleaned by
a drydeaner before storing

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Read labeis te discover the relative fat con
tent of foods vou buy

@ Exercise: A regular program of moder

ate exercise strengthens vour heart tor the

demands of daily life. Dont worry if you're
aot Ohmpic calibre — a dai, 20 minute
walk can make a big difference.
© Reduce stress: if voure overwhelmed,
examine vour prionti¢s.
which nonessennal activiues can be chm
nated, then schedule time tor evercise and
unstructured play.

Te find more about TOPS weekly
meetings, call Crooks at 987-3477,

Sylvan solves algebra problems.

Tapestry: Its Relationship to
Environmental, Political and
Social Issues. Lectures are
7:30-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse
Arts Centre, 1370 Argyle
Ave., West Van. The cost of
each is $25.

FEB. 15 AND 16: Star
Scouts International presents
a weekend of workshops and
seminars in modelling and
acting at the Wall Centre
Garden Hotel, 1088 Burrard
St., Vancouver. Registration
fees are $275 for individuals,
$195 for students, $175 for
children and $50 for visitors.
For more information, call
Ali Golgooni at 926-8757.

TO MARCH 5: Glass-
blowers showcase the per-

at Circle Craft on Granville

Island. The show is curated
by Morna Tudor.

— Compiled by

Layne Christensen

fume bottle in an exhibition J West Vancouver

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over 16 years, Sylvan’s unique approach to
algebra produces measurable results. A
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skill gaps and pinpoints exactly where the
learning process has broken down. That's
important because it allows Sylvan to
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Motivation improves. Who knows? Your
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WIN YOUR HEART'S DESIRE
ON THE NORTH SHORE

Day with a visit to CapMall. And enter to win this stunning pave set

Set her heart on fire this Valentine's

diamond 14K gold pendant valued at $2000. On display at Lugaro Jewellers until the draw date February 17,

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