Options for volunteers | VOLUNTEERING IS an oppor- tunity to gain experience and skills, and to make contacts and friends in a non-threatening and suppor- tive atmosphere. The following is a sample of opportunities available at the North Shore Information and Volunteer Centre. YOUR DEAL. Cribbage and bridge players required to play cards with seniors in a care facility in North Vancouver. Must be sociable and know the games. Two hours on a weekday afternoon. FRIENDLY ESCORT of any age needed: to assist hospital. resi- dents to in-house hair appoint- ments. Although no lifting or moving is involved, volunteer must be confident on his or her feet as some people need assistance. Thursday mornings, Lynn Valley. EMERGENCY SOCIAL SER- VICES want people to provide emergency relief for victims of any disaster affecting the North Shore. Buties could include preparing meals, first aid, clothing and lodg- ing. Volunteer should be calm and able to help people during an emergency. One session per month for initial training. SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS group has openings for public rela- tions and fund-raising volunteers. Activities include preparation of news releases, distributing posters and brochures, and planning workshops and fund-raising strategies. Also, openings for board members, preferably people who have acted as caregivers for an aging pe: WOMAN IN HOSPITAL needs assistance at meal time 4:30 to 6 p.m., especially weekends, for a temporary period of time. Must be patient and understanding. Ger- man background would be helpful, but not necessary RECREATION PROGRAM- MER for seniors’ weekly activities. Participants are residents of North Vancouver care facilities and enjoy slide shows, speakers, singing, dancing. Monday or Tuesday evenings. If you are interested in these or any other volunteer opportunities call Kathy at the North Shore In- formation and Volunteer Centre, a participating agency of the United ay. Bosom Buddies to meet BOSOM BUDDIES, .a North Shore support group for women with breast cancer, will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, May 30. Everyone is welcome to attend the event which will be held at Delbrook Baptist Church lounge, 515 W.. Windsor Rd., North Van- couver, at 7:30 p.m. A sister group of Bosom Bud- dies, formed several months ago in psec will be hosted at the ‘The eNorth Shore organization has had a successful season, with membership increases and speakers from various walks of life. During April, which was Cancer Month, the group raised funds for the hospice at Lions Gate Hospital by sponsoring a fashion show. A che- que will be presented at the meeting. Also on the agenda is a pres- entation by Linda Piak entitled . “How pretty can you look with a scarf?”’ . For further information about Bosom Buddies call 984-4460 or 922-6405. Wall to wail savings Dan’s powerful mobiie cleaning unit deep-cleans to beautify and extend the life of your carpet. Our skilled technicians work’at your convenience, taking care to put furniture back in place when we're done. Call now and save 25%. RUG & FURNITURE CLEANING when Dan's In - Dirt’s Cut HURRY — FINAL WEEK Call now for a free in-home estimate! S84-9151 o 984-9152 = “Serving the North Shore since 1961" 29 - Sunday, May 28,- 1989 — North Shore News MAY COME IN AND JOIN THE FUN Sun. {Mon [Tues| YOUR CHOICE OF: LEMONADE, FRUIT PUNCH, GRAPE OR ORANGE 28/29/30) What is Permanent Discount? In the supermarket industry where overall permanent discount pri pricing. Permanent discount does not mean that we will offer a gsscount over Our leading carry, of thal we will rez ourdis- “Leading competitors means Superstore and Safeway. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES.