LIFESTYLES

Help’s at hand

HELP’S AT Hand, a weekly
feature by North Shore Com-
munity Services, answers questions
about and discusses such topics as
government policies and pro-
grams, benefits, consumer and
legal rights, taxation and public
services.

Answers published in this col-
umn are intended only as a gener-
al guide and should not be applied
to specific individual cases without
further consultation.

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Options for

MAKE A _ difference in your
community this fall by becoming a
volunteer. The following is a
sample of the many volunteer op-
portunities available through
North Shere Community Services.

FIRST AID person over 20
years is needed to work with
Cadets between the ages of eight
and 20 years. Volunteer will help
supervise and administer the
cadets’ first aid activities to the
public, i.e. concerts, sports events,
where ambulance assistance is re-
quired. First Aid training provided
for a $60 fee. One hour per week
for evening meetings, plus events.

ACTIVE cheerful person with
initiative is wanted to assist with a
mail-out in Sept. and two
workshops on Oct. 13 and 20. The
workshops will be on practical
advice to family caregivers. Flexi-
ble hours.

NEWSLETTER assistant is
needed to write, edit and pro-
ofread a monthly newsletter for a
seniors lodge. Ideally the volun-
teer will find suitable newsletter
material, interview residents and
encourage residents to participate.
Flexible hours, during the day.

PATIENT, caring instructors’
assistants who enjoy working with
the mentally handicapped are
needed to help with a Holiday
Adventures course. Course teaches
how to independently plan a holi-
day, who to call, where to stay
and how to budget money. Volun-

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Question: My husband = died
several years age and our only
daughter lives in Australia. 1 have
my will in order but Fam worried
about what would happen if |
become unable to manage my af-
fairs before I die. Someone told
me that if you get sick and don't
have someone to look after your
money, a government office steps
in and takes it all. Can this be
right?

Answer: Your friend is proba-
bly referring to the Office of the

volunteers

teer will assist with classroom
duties and one-on-one interaction
with students. Course runs for
eight weeks os Thursdays from 7
to 9 p.m., Oct. 4 to Nov. 22. Also
needed is an assistant for the
Safety Course which covers basic
safety in the home, sise of house-
hold cleansers and how to deal
with emergencies and basic first
aid. This position lasts 10 weeks
from Sept. 17 to Nov. 26, Mon-
days, 710 9 p.m.

ENTHUSIASTIC friendly peo-
ple who enjoy seniors are needed
for a variety of workshops. A
potter to teach either handbuilding
or wheel techniques is wanted on
Tuesdays from [| to 3 p.m. A
weight loss instructor to lead a
support group for seniors and
assist with weigh-in, discussions
and nutrition information is need-
ed on Tuesdays from | to 3 p.m.
and Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon and
1 to 3 p.m. There is an opportuni-
ty for you to hold a workshop
and teach others your skilis and
hobbies. If you have a talent in
cooking, crafts or any other area
you would like to share with ac-
tive seniors cafl toaay. Hours are
two or more per day, Fridays
preferred.

If you are interested in these or
any other volunteer opportunities
call Dru at 985-7138. North Shore
Community Services is a par-
ticipating member agency of the
United Way.

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BOOK NOW!
The Lodge will remain open this §
year until Thanksgiving:

allowing you the opportunity to

abil enjoy the spectacular colours of
fall in’ an alpine wilderness

LAKES RESORT setting. Hike miles of trails or fish

for trout in any one of five lakes
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Public Trustee. They will certainly are worth the trip.

hot take your money, but they
will make sure that it is looked
after properly.

The Public Trustee's job is to
protect the estates and financial
interests of those who are not
competent and capable of han-
dling their affairs themselves, ei-
ther because they are children or
because they are mentally
disordered or dysfunctional. They
will also investigate cases of con-
fused and vulnerable people
reported as being taken advantage
of financially.

In previous columns we have
talked about the necessity of put-
ting your affairs in order so that
you are prepared for whatever
may overtake you in the future.
For further help and information
call 985-7138.

For reservations please call Joan or Bill (604) 499-5848
Or Write: R.R. #1, Cawston, B.C. VOX 1CO

PARA-MED HEALTH SERVICES
Available to you:

Private, fully supervised

nursing and homemaking

services offering the

highest quality of home

care.

Our private care staff work

night and day, and as a

result of their efforts a lot of

people are able to cope _— ;

better and live more comfortably in their own surroundings.

Call us for a free in-home confidential assessment.

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North Shore Community Ser-
vices, a United Way agency, is
located at 1060 Roosevelt Cres.,
North Vancouver, B.C. V7P 1M3,
telephone 985-7138. This column
is prepared with financial
assistance from the Notary Foun-
dation.

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