Learn about numerology NORTH SHORE Neighbourhood House gets in the Halloween spirit by offering a numerology course on Thursday, Oct. 27. Alvina, psychic reader, at- titudinal healer, lecturer and writer, will show participants how to unlock the mysteries of numerology from 3 to 4:30 p.m. All that is required is $2, dice and an open mind. For more information contact the North Shore Neighbourhood House 987-8138 or stop by at 225 East 2nd St., North Vancouver. Sa 7 CPi ae, Cicey EQUESTRIAN CENTRE 6145 - 104th St., N. Delta Full board for your horse with expert Resident Manager, English riding instructress Turnout Paddocks Indoor Arena & Spectator Lounge Outdoor Jumping Ring HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS! 597-4342 NEWS photo Neil Lucente FOR SENIORS tronic brain tools. Ron McNutt, founder of West Vancouver-based UltraLearning Systems, swears by the gadgets and believes machines like his own mind machine, called the S-100, can crunch learning time, help reduce stress, increase intelligence, improve memory, concentration, creativity and sensory acuity. McNutt said similar brain stimu- lation tools are being increasingly used by physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, educators and counsellors for applications in- cluding accelerated learning, the alleviation of depression and anx- iety and the relief of pain and stress reduction. McNutt formed his company earlier this year after years of in- volvement in ‘‘the consciousness field.’” The S-100 is the first of a series of mind machines he hopes to produce locally. After turning RON McNUTT, founder of West Vancouver-based UltraLearning Systems, alters his brain waves with the S-100 mind machine. McNutt said similar brain stimulation tools are being increasingly used to accelerate learning, alleviate depression and anxiety, relieve pain and reduce stress. ON TUESDAY * . FURNITURE Sofas, Sofa Beds, Loveseats, Chairs of al! kinds, Ottomans, Recliners, Chaise Lounges, Dining and Bedroom and Occasional Tables, Wall Units, Curio and Entertainment Cabinets, Mattress and Box Springs — All sizes, Lamps, Pictures, Table Covers, Piant Stands, Mirrors, Crystal Chandeliers, and all other Accessories, Drapes and area Carpets. SERVICES Recovering: All upholstered furniture, materials and tabor. Repair any broken furniture. Refinishing: All hardwood furniture, French polishing all tops of furniture. Interior Design: 2 hours. No Charge. DRAPES Alterations, Repairing and Hanging present Drapes, New Drapes - including all tabor. Reframe or frame any pictures to suit decor. *Does not apply to previous purchases or items presently sale pticed. lLDlins 4240 Manor Street, Burnaby {% black west of Villa Sheraton Hotel) THOMASVILLE GALLERY HOURS: 435-5566 Monday to Saturday - 9 to 5 p.m. Sunday - Noon to 5 p.m. a, St 39 - Sunday, October 23, 1988 - North Shore News Birthday etiquette clarified PAGE 40 UNLIMITED STATES of awareness are only a few inter- nally-absorbed frequencies away with a new breed of elec- By MICHAEL BECKER News Reporter his own mind to the study of phi- losophy, religion and human potential, he was plugged into the concept of mechanical stimulation of the brain when he read Michael Hutchison’s books The Book of Floating and MegaBrain. Hutchison’s books have since been parlayed into an ongoing series of MegaBrain workshops held every year throughout North America. McNutt’s machine, along with those produced by various similar companies pioneering brain stimu- Jation technology, will be discussed and displayed at The MegaBrain Workshop, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to- day (Sunday) at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Port and Starboard Room, R level, 999 Canada Place. Said McNutt of the S-100: ‘‘It uses pulsed sound and light to relax you into a state where learn- ing occurs more naturally.’’ The machine emits different frequen- cies of pulsating tones into each ear. The tones are reinforced by white light’ flashed .into each eyeball and received as multicolor images. The tonal frequencies can be manipulated to correspond to alpha and theta brain wave fre- quencies. Said McNutt: ‘‘What they’re finding in brain studies is that most of the time we’re in the beta state. The learning there is basical- ly through practice and repetition. ‘Machines like this work by balancing the hemispheres of the brain for a state of whole-brain thinking. The regular state of con- sciousness has one hemisphere dominating. The meditative state is an integrative state where life can take on more meaning — a feeling that everything is okay."’ In effect, McNutt said, the machine works to attain brain fre- quencies associated with levels of consciousness reached by seasoned Zen meditators. Said McNutt of the new ap- proach to mind manipulation: “The potential for this is almost unlimited. We’ve always looked at the effect — the body. Now we're going directly to the source — the brain.”’ ots