A28 - Friday, April 6, 1984 - North Shore News A MATTER OF CHOICE THE PILL debate con- tunues, despite the fact that millions of women around the world have used it to plan and space their children. The Pill has many benefits. When properly used, it’s the most-effective reversible method of contraception available. It rarely causes serious complications or death. It decreases menstrual cramps and reduces flow. It gives a strong sense of security and doesn’t interrupt lovemaking. There's no reason why any healthy woman shouldn't use the Pill. However, it’s your choice. There may be other contraceptive methods more acceptable to you. Some women shouldn’t take the Pill for health reasons. Women who take the Pill and smoke, at any age, runa higher risk of heart and circulatory problems. If they’re over 35, and have us- FOR WOMEN ONLY Build self-esteem IF YOU ARE a woman who would like to know more about yourself, and would like to feel better about yourself, there may be just the course for you. North Shore Family Ser- vices offers a seminar called Self-Images, which helps women take a closer look at themselves, and through a more critical eye, understand themselves better. The seminar offers new perspectives, by encouraging the women to examine their roles with others. The course also aims to develop confidence and self- esteem. Mental pictures of ourselves are usually developed in childhood and through life expenence, but if Be Water Wise When going boating, leave a float plan with someone staung vwihere you will be and when you are expected [Oo ceturn Play it Safe. ap The ( uaho Weed cog NS Som ety t ealures 2° Optront Quel Contron * 486 sain Canhing Sortace oe 0 ant © 4G 000 Bhs - Slaintens Sie thu Ps ay your self-image is anything less than positive, you can change it. . The course starts Wednes- day, April 11 from 7:30 to ed the Pill for a long time and smoke heavily, the risks rise sharply. If there’s a personal or family medical history of high blood pressure, dia- betes, migraine headaches, heart disease, breast cancer, serious kidney or liver diseases, stroke, thromboem- bolism or thromboplebitis, another method of contra- ception is usually advised. Every woman should know her own body and be aware of specific signs that may in- dicate a problem. Health pro- 9:30 p.m. at Carson Graham Secondary School, and runs for eight Wednesdays. For further information § call 988-5281. kkk kk kk kkk kkk 8 *« this is the place x to play the all new PAPER BINGO 3 EARLY BIRD GAMES x * §100 «x $150 x $200 + regular games «x $100 FO IO KIO IK tO % % > 20th GAME % $1000 JACKPOT * x x je Prizes increase with attendance Doors open 5:30pm * Bonanza starts a 6:30pm « Kk kkk kk kk kkk KK * Automanc ignite: * Heavy (tuty (a7 vaetunngrt Mendy led Waar, cnr bereate FREE BONUS OFFER! Witt ihe purchase of the BAG vo alo cocoive a ft HEE BONUS e Maotonced Motiane te Toor Set Ce RS ‘Of pee Site & abot © hoe Denia © Meavy (uty ¢ TOTAL BONUS S P 0470 PACKAGE VALUE Mon Tues & Wed 10% gm Thurs & Fri OOM 'NOTE tet AVAL ABLE Woe feed Oo bee nd “UNTIE ARA Ata, tobe Barbecues Galore 3411 No. 3 Rd., RICHMOND 270-8477 1589 Garden Ave., North Van 987-0611 5420 Fraser Hwy Surrey, BC §65-8313 = J $A WAL sh A AS TAREE. Phone orders eccepted ec pede st pageercd cellar t Also tn Victoria Phone 384-8564 fessionals suggest a system called ACHES for women who start to use the Pill: A — abdominal pain (severe); C — chest pain (severe) or shortness of breath: H -— _ headaches (severe; E — eye problem such as blurred vision or loss of vision; S — severe leg pains in the calf or thigh. If you notice any of the ACHES warning signs, you should get medical advice. Mini Storeletes Presently established within major department stores, averaging °1000.00-53000.00 gross each week (books available), $1000.00 per month net income, plus wages. Sales people in place if desired. Alberta manufacturer selling 2 of these storeletes — one in Central Vancouver and one on the North Shore. Ideal family business or a mother and daughter, can be an absentee owner. Total Investment Only $4910 includes all fixtures and inventory. Phone Mr. Leonard and please leave a message. 939-8185 Should you take the pill? Even if you’re a perfectly healthy woman and you have questions about the Pill os any other contraceptive method, have a frank, open talk with your doctor or a ¢4amily-planning counsellor. Includes: perm, cut, shampoo, condition an Get a great cut at our cut rate. men, women and children ___ONLY AVAILABLE AT we ‘styling. or men and women by European trained aty y | “Call for apr ‘Mon-Thurs 9-6, 0-5 .E. 15th, North. Vane MVET parking off pintment Fri 9-8; 984-9400 | » Sat underage und off.Eastern Ave.”