1B - Wednesday, September 16, 1987 - Narth Shore News YMCA YOUTH PROGRAM Train to be a leader CREATING NEW experiences and having fun go hand-in-hand while learning about yourself and others, according to the North Shore Family YMCA’s youth leadership development program. Teens between the ages of 12 and !7 can develop self-esteem, build self-confidence, discover personal potential, meet new friends and learn leadership skills through a nationally-developed program ted by qualified adult advisors. Participants technical learn ‘Elderly’ not synonymous with ‘sick’ ALTHOUGH THE elderly are major consumers of health care, most of them are not sick, says the report of the Canadian Medical Association Committee on the Health Care of the Elderly. Of those aged 65 to 74, fewer than two per cent are in long-term facilities at any one time. This fig- ure increases to more than 15 per cent of those 75 or older. About one third of those 85 or older are permanently institutionalized. Says the report: “Aging is a normal process that leads to a slowing in physiological adapta- tion. The consequences of this are decreased ability to cope with the stress of disease or trauma. There is no evidence that aging causes a decline in intelligence.”’ Whereas 85 per cent of elderly people report at least one health problem, so do 57 per cent of those aged 15 to 64. The 65-plus age group accounts for nearly 10 per cent of the Canadian popula- tion. Their health care currently costs about $17 billion a year, or 40 per cent of all health-care spen- ding in Canada. Projections are that the propor- tion of elderly in the Canadian population will increase to 13 per cent by 2001 and 18 per cent by 2021. These are percentages already experienced in several European countries. World religions course offered A COURSE on world religions will be offered this fall at Carson Graham night school. Instructor Sid Bentley has been teaching the course for IS years as part of the social studies program at a Surrey secondary school. The program covers Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Bentley's teaching style is to take the ad- vocate’s position when teaching each religion. For example, he does his best to project himseif as a Hindu when teaching Hinduism and a Jew when teaching Judaism. The intention is to give an insider’s viewpoint in a positive way. Bentley has also published his content in a set of eight booklets entitled The Religions of Our Neighbors. The course starts Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Carson Graham Secondary School and runs for eight weeks. For further informa- tion contact North Shore Continu- ing Education at 985-8741 or Sid Bentley at 939-7818. and practical skills relating to teaching and coaching, gaining a better understanding of themselves and others, and in- feract with ocher YMCA Youth Corps and the community. The year winds up with a B.C. Youth Leadership conference. According to the Y, the key to the entire program is ‘‘prowing while having fun.** The objective is to provide youth with a sense of responsibility for the well- being of others and a foundation which enables them to take on responsible positions in the community now and in the future. Two youth leadership development programs are being offered at the West Vancouver YMCA, 1735 Inglewood Ave. Leaders-in-Training, for ages 12 to 14 years, runs on Wednesdays from 5:30 ta 7:30 p.m. from Sept. 30 to June 1988, Interme- diate Leaders, for ages 15 to 17 years, runs Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. From Sept. 30 to June 1988. For further information con- tact Terry Pilz at 986-0388. Library searches for old photos SEARCH THROUGH those boxes of family heirlooms and memorabilia stored away in attics and basements, urges the West Vancouver Memorial Library. The library is looking for any old photographs depicting West Van- couver people, events or locations, “Things like Community Day parades, unique buildings, school track meets, anything that reflects on West Vancouver's recent or distant past will be welcome,’’ says the library newsletter. A display of historical! photographs in July (part of West Vancouver's 75th anniversary activities) was one of the most popular ever mounted at the library. Now the public’s help is being sought to provide photos for future exhibits and to build up the community history archives. People submitting photos should describe the content and approximate date of the photo on a separate piece of paper. A panel drawn from the Friends of the Library will determine the 10 most significant photos received by Oct. 31. These donors will each receive a certificate of merit entitling them to 10 free library reserves, while the overall winner vif] also receive a framed historical photograph of a West Vancouver scenz. Photos should be taken to the library’s reference department. For fur- ther information call 926-3291. SEPTEMBER 20 AT WESTWOOD MOTORSPORT PARK e 14 action-packed races in Alberta, B.C., Ontario and Quebec e $420,000 in tota! series prize money, including bonus poo! e Featuring Chevrolet IROC-Z Camaros and Pontiac Trans- Am Firebirds e 63 registered cars e Coveted Player’s Cup awarded to overall winners in both divisions e Sanctioned by lease GOODSYEAR Penmans {RAOTOR 60% ow SxORT + ‘gia PLAYER'S CHALLENGE SERIES— WEST RACE SCHEDULE July 5, Westwood Motorsport Park, * Coquitlam, B.C. Winner: Frank Allers Camaro/Towncentre Chev-Olds July 12, Race City Speedway, Calgary Winner: Frank Allers Camaro/Towncentre Chev-Olds August 16, Race City Speedway, Calgary Winner: Paul Gilgan Firebird|/ Moray Keith Pontiac-Buick August 23, Westwood Motorsport Park, Coquitlam, B.C. Winner: Frank Allers Camaro/Towncentre Chev-Olds August 30, Race City Speedway, Calgary Winner: Tony Morris Camaro/Towncentre Chev-Olds G, September 18-19-20 ” Westwood Motorsport Park Coquitlam, B.C. ee <= “Sat sks = “Ss ga re oo Crean OD fame aie ie ___