Sunday, May 7, 2000 -- North Shore News - 37 Develop skits to work with aged A new program at UBC prepares individ- uals with the skills and knowledge to assist seniors with personal, family and social issues. Offered by the UBC Women’s Resources Centre, the Certificate in Counseling and Working with an Aging Population is designed to enhance the working relation- ship and interpersonal skills of volunteers, caregivers, busi- ness professionals, community workers, social workers, clergy and health care professionals. “Originally, we thought this program would interest those in their mid-to-older life who were looking for a ‘retirement — career’ that involved helping those older than themselves,” says Puth Sigai, director of the UBC Women's Resources Centre (WRC) and co-developer of the program. “As it turns out, the program is also appealing to younges people who see the value in developing special ‘Volunteers valued EWS photo Poul McGrath WEST Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre longtime volunteers (from left) Barb ~- Giliingham, Ree Jebson, Fred Titcombe and Bea Gray were among those hon- “oured April 13 for their service to the centre. .. SMELE) offers a free tele- ~ phone info-line staffed by licensed pharmacists to assist seniors, - their families and caregivers with information about medications. Call Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 822-1330. Alzheimer Early Stage |.” Support Group: For individ- uals with early — stage Alzheimer or related demen- tia, meets the first Monday of every month, 1-2 p.m. Info:, . Jim Tildesley 926-8273. Send in your event listings. @ Event producers can choose to enter their own ‘informa- tion in the News Web caler.- dar at . at) learn more about the Lions Gate Completion Project. book: readings. are: served at- "Thursday and Friday 12 noon - Spm Saturday and Sunday 12 noon - 4pm 99 Bridge Road, West Vancouver = ‘ (under the Bridge, north of Welch Street) For more + information on | | * the project. ~ please call the: = : * information line at (604) 473-1500, - or toll-free: * 1-877-473-0202... ‘Scniors’*'Cne-Stop* Li : no information about For updates, tune into Lions * Gate Radio: 94.5 FM - THE LIONS GATE COMPLETION PROJECT wider * stronger - safer Visie the Lions Gate Project websise: wweidionsgatebridge.gov.be.ca 50% Off Hunter Douglas Applause Cellular Shades Two Inch | Venetian Blinds Images . Vertical Blinds Choose from our complete selection: ’. of Applause celluler shades, Macro two inch aluminium blinds and - Images vertical blinds. 40% Off Custom Made Antique Satin Pleated Draperies Choose from over 50 shades including the newest shades for summer/fall.2000. . Beautifully custom made at two and a half times fullness. ° Mercedes Ben NORTH VANCOUVER - Retail Division SALES * LEASING © PARTS « SERVICE . 1375 Marine Drive _- ‘N, Vaticouver « 984-9351 skills to work with our aging population and their aging parents,” continues Sigal. Classes started in January 2000 for the part-time, seven- month program. The curricu- um features a combination of classroom instruction and interactive learning, which includes working with senior clients and role-playing with fellow participants. For more information on the WRC and its programs, call 482-8588 or visit . SALES HOURS: 8:39PM MONDAY TO THURSDAY * 8:30-6PM FRIDAY * 10TO SPM SATURDAY PARTS/SERVICE: 7:30-5PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY * * NOW OPEN SATURDAY a1 PM”: Option Bas S58) a 00oknh da? ait ik tm o