LEARNING TO perfect their

bridge game,

Margaret

Wildman (from left), Florence

Udell, Jean Gowland, and Vic-
tet Gudmanz play cards at the
West Vancouver Seniors’ Cen-
tre, where they can socialize or
take part in a number of orga-

nized activities.

NEWS photo Cindy ‘Goodman

Centres are ideal for gathering and socializing,

members enjoy having control over their activities

SENIORS’ CENTRES across the
North Shore are a gathering site
for people who like to keep active.

The focus this summer in West
Vancouver is on meeting

Folkfest on Aug. 13 — a.celebra-
tion of all the friends and
neighbors we have met through
the summer. A wide selection of
traditional foods, speakers and
films will be offered through the

day and an exciting evening of
special entertainment will be pres-
ented.

For further information on
these programs plus many more,
cali 926-4375 between 9 a.m. to

4:30 p.m., Monday io Friday.

For information of these kinds
of activities and a host of others
happening at the Silver Harbour
Centre in North Vancouver, cali
980-2474.

RRIFIANNUITY
RATES

Monthly incomes for an

invesiment of $50,000
AG 10 yr. Guaranty | interest

Go_[eat.65 | 49.9) 13.00
| 71_[ 511.64 | 483.25]219.00

Rates subject to change without notice

Life Annuity | RaALe

For your personal
Annuity or RRIF
iustration or a
copy of our Guide,

call
925-3101

Wo Fes Financie! Planning

RAANCIAL
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neighbors and. celebrating culturai
diversity. ;
Tuesday summer barbecues and
Friday afternoon teas at the West
Vancouver Seniors Centre begin
with delicious food prepared with
an ethnic flair followed by guest
speakers, artists and performers
who share and demonstrate their
cultural treasures. .
Upcoming barbecues are on Ju- -
ly 21 when seniors will be
discovering Italy, and on July 28
when. a Persian lunch - will be
followed by a carpet-weaving
demonstration. :
Day trips include a visit to the
Native Heritage Centre in Dun-
can, plus personal tours through
the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Gardens and
a local Buddhist Temple.
A special event is a summer-end

HEARING LOSS
iS NOT A SIGN
OF OLD AGE

NORTH SHORE. Electronic |

hearing tests will be given at che }

Beltone Better Hearing Centre, a oa, : ‘ ,
Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. oe : ' : ‘ : ” . @ c

- 4 p.m. for seniors. : ,
"The Best In Supportive Living"

CARE FOR SENIORS|

Care Programme of British Columbia

1675 - 27th Street
West Vancouver, B.C. V7V 4K9
Telephone: 925-1247

f «© Professionally trained Hearing

A Instrument Specialists will be at
our office at 101A - 1124 Lonsdale

J (across from North Shore News), |
to perform the tests.

Anyone who has trouble
hearing is welcome to have a test [
using modern — electronic

E equipment to determine if the loss |
is one which may be helped. Some
of the causes of hearing loss will

tbe explained, and diagrams of how
the ear works will be shown.

Everyone should have a hearing {
test at least once a year — even
people now wearing a hearing aid

§ or those who have been told
nothing could be done for them.
Only a hearing test can determine
if you are one of the many a

| hearing aid can help.

The hearing tests will be given
Monday to Thursday froia 10 a.m.

f to4pm. To avoid waiting, call for
an appointment.

South Granville Park Lodge has long been known as
one of Vancouver's premier residences for seniors.
Ceatrally located and a fully licensed facility, it has
a special care floor and offers an excellent choice
menu supervised by our dietician.

Residents are offered 24 hour nursing supervision
under the direction of Mary Hann, R.N..

The social programme offers an excellent variety of
activities and events.

Private Intermediate Rooms Now Available
* Personal Care $2270 Per Month
Daily & Monthly Rates

SOUTH GRANVILLE
=== Park Lodge
1645 West 14th Ave.

732-8633

B Please phone for your free information package today.

Beacon Hill Lodge sits peacefully on
Capilano River’s sunny west side. Nestled
“among tall cedars, Beacon Hill offers every
convenience in intermediate and extended
care living. Our friendly staff provides 24
hour nursing care and supervision, plenty
of activities and a residents’ bus for easy
transportation.
525 CLYDE AVE., WEST VANCOUVER
926-6856

CELEBRATING
THE SOUNDS OF LIFE
1014-1124 LONSDALE

{across from North Shore News)
988-4477

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