COMMUNITY EVENTS

CALENDAR
Compiled by Ann Hamilton

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MONDAY, APRIL 10

N.S. Toastmasters’ Club. 7:15 p.m.
Mondays, 1735 Inglewood Ave. W.V.
Strengthen confidence and personal
growth in a supportive & positive envi-
ronment. Develop communication and
leadership skills. Info: Terry, 980-3180,

Support for Compulsive Overeating,
7:30-9:30 p.m. until Feb. 20, through
Family Services of the North Shore at
126 E. [Sth St, N.V. For information or
to pre-register, call 988-5281,

Every second Monday of the month,
day-care providers and nannies meet
in a relaxed and informal setting to
explore common interests and concerns.
Children are attended to by a caregiver.
» Meet at North Star Annex, 380 W., Kings

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information call 985-2988,

Mount Seymour Lions Club meets {st
and 3rd Mon, cach month at 7 p.m. 936
Bowron Court, N.V, Info: Doug, 986-
3289 or Bill, 924-2484,

W.V. Newcomers’ Club. 7:30 pm. St.
Davids Church, Info: 921-6720 or 926-
7165,

ANAD Eating Disorder Support
Group for family and friends has fin-
ished its current session, New sessions
for both begin in April. ANAD is now
taking names of those interested in
attending cither group. Info: 684-2623
or 684-ANAD,

Crafts classes at Deep Cove Gospel
Hall, 7-8:30 p.m, 4544 Cove Cliff Rd.
NV, 7-8:30 p.m, Lofo: 929-1747 of 920-
2637,

Al-Anon fainily groups for tumily and
friends of people who have drinking
problems, Daytime & nighttime meet
ings, Monday through Sunday, Info:
6RS8-1716,

TOPS, a non-profit, non-commercial
self-help organization is helping men,
women ard teens to reduce their weight.
Info: Sheila. 987-3477,

Bridge. Delbrook community centre.
Monday & Thursday 12:30-3 p.m.

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Centrally located at

1523 Pemberton Avenue
(11/2 blocks south of Marine Dr)

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N.S. Fibromyalgia Support Group
meets Ist Monday each month. 1-3 p.m.
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, 1305 E.
18th St, N.V. Info: Barb, 980-3305,

Weckdays. Women over 40 years of age
may refer themselves to the Lions Gate
Hospital sereening mammography
program. Physician's referral not
required, Appointinents: 984-5714,

Al-Anon hosts weekly meetings in the
Medicul Day Centre Dietary Lounge at
Lions Gate Hospital. 8 p.m, Info: 688-
1716,

The Arthritis Society's parent tele-
phone support network, Parents of chil-
dren with a rheumatic disease can call a
toll-free number to talk with a trained
volunteer who has sintilar children, 3-7

p.m. Info: 879-7511, local 437 or 301.

2nd & th Monday each month.
Mendyviile Lions Club meeting, 6:30
panw Yie's Dining Lounge. Info: 986-
3289,

tnforaiation consultation for parents of
kids with learning disabilities. Free.
Info; 925-HELP,

Pet food donations to aid needy animals
are needed at SPCA shelters, Info; $79-
1725,

English as a second language. Monday
through Friday classes for adults, New

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program each month, Intermediate &
advanced levels, Info: Delbrook Baptist
Church, 985-4011,

Alternate Monday & Wednesday.
Earthsave ‘Toastmasters mecting.
Lear public speaking; help the environ-
ment, Free, Info: Vickie, 987-8296,

Co-dependants Anonymous Meeting,
Recovery program to promote healthy
relationships, St. Martin's Church, Info:
929.5742,

Parents Together. Self-help for parents
troubled by the problem behavior of
their teenagers. Info; 588-5432.

TUESDAY, APRIL 11

Free, Sahaja Yoga Meditation. 7:15
pm. N.S. Neighbourhood House, N,V.
Inf: 325-2601,

Round-daneing lessons, 3:05 p.m.,
Jayeee Hall, 1251 Lillooet, N.Y. Lato:
Doreen Sillery, 987-5397,

W.Y, Chess Club ineeting. instruction
available, 7:30-11 p.m, Dogwood room,
W.Y. recreation centre, 980-4249,

North Shore Twins Group, Last Tues.
cach month, Info: 987-1385,

Discovery Bible study. 9:15 a.m,
Hillside Baptist Church, N.Y. Ongoing

to May, Info; 984-8215 or 988-9700,

North Shore Chamber Orchestra.
7:30 p.m, Sutherland secondary school,
Info: 980-1854,

Women’s world bible study. Delbrook
Baptist church. 9:15 a.m, Info: 985-
4011,

Drop-in tennis games, played on local
courts at various times, are offered
through the North Shore Community
Tennis Association. Info: 921-6633.

The Sons of Norway Group necds
members, Join the Trollhcimen Lodge.
Info: 980-7626.

The Compassionate Friends’ Support
Group. Support for peopie who have
Jost. a child of any age. 7:30 p.m. North
Lansdale United Church, 3380 Lonsdale
Ave,, N.Y. Info: 986-9954,

Chronie {mmune — Dysfunction
Support Group. Friends for Life
Society, 682-5992,

HIV/AIDS Support Group, Friends for
Life Society, 682-5992,

4th Tuesday each month 8.C.
Interstitial Cystitis Association sup-
port group meeting. Info: Helen, 922-
1407.

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PET CLINIC i
HEART WORM IS HERE
AND VOMITING CATS.

by Dr. Jeff Grognet and Dr. Louise Janes.

+ ve .
Q: What Is heartworm and do we
need to worry abcut it?

Dr. G: Heartworm is a disease of

dogs in which large worms fill tne-

‘heart chambers. In the tuture, heart-
worm is expected to become a major
concern to dog owners in the
Vancouver area because it seems io
be spreading.

The Okanagan, Ontario, Manitoba

and the U.S already have a serious
heartworm problem. Though tecog-
nized in the Okanagan in 1991, the
experts tell us that the parasite will
continue to spread to the Lower
Mainland by an infected dog. The dis-
B ease will then enter the local mosqui-
to population, which will act as the
sources of infection for our dogs.
Heartworm has already been diag-

nosed in dogs in our area but these -

pets had travelled to heartworm:

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Shepherd/Husky
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infested areas. To date, we have not
discovered a dog that has been
infacted locally so we hopa focal mos-
quitoes are free of heartworm at
this time. :
Heartworm is very difficult to treat.
Luckily, it is easily proventad by giving
monthly tablets, which are adminis-
teved from July to Decernbar. Before
starting on preventative medication,

. pets must have their blood tested for

the presence of heartworm. This test
is then repeated.

Q: My cat vomits about twice cach
wook. Is there z way to stop it?

Dr. J: It really depends on why your
cat Is vomiting. Some cats simply
have hairbatls, When thoy lick them-
selves, hair accumulates in the stom-
ach. Hairbalis are particularly com-
mon in long-haired cats. Though they
can be helped with rigorous brushing
and periodic laxatives, the problem is

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rarely eliminated.

Your cat could also have a medical '
condition. One of the more common. |
diseases is inflammatory bowel dis- '
ease (IBD). Depending on the severl-

ty, this disease can cause intermittent

. of frequent: vomiting, diarrhea, or a

combination of both. It should be sus-
pected In a cat that suddenly starts
vomiting or if a regular vomiting pat-
tern gets worse. Medication can help

-but diet is also important in managing. ;

this condition.
Send your questions to Dr. Janes & ‘Or
Grognet cara of this newspaper,

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