THINKING about
sending mom to the
spa for a day?

Tt vouve never been. try
ing te choose a treatment
from a spainena can bo bar
flit.

Here is a glossary: of some
fainy standard) treatments,
although the monikers may
vary slightly trons spate spa

Facial: An esthetictin
examines and deep cleans ihe
skin whic prepares it tor

exfoliation, the process of

removing all debris and dead
skin’ cells. Ho needed, extrac:
tions will be performed to
open clogecd pores. The face,
neck, deeollete and arms are
massaged to stimulate muscle
toning. Paraftin may be paint-
ed onto the facial area to seal
in the moisture, resurface and
smooth the skin, and refine
fine lines.

Mini-facial: Is a shorter

ion of the deep-cleaning

al.

Back facial: The skin on
the back is cleansed to pre-
pare for exfoliation. If neces-
sary, extractions will be done
to relieve clogged pores. A
back massage tones the mus-
cles and prepares the skin for
rehydration. :

Massage therapy helps to
enhance health and prevent
illness by improving blood
circulation and promoting
pain relief and discomfort
caused by everyday stress.
Swedish massage uses long
strokes, kneading and friction
techniques. It promotes gen-
eral relaxation, improves cir-
culation and range of motion,
and relieves muscle tension.
Deep tissue massage delves
into deeper layers of muscle
to release chronic patterns of
tension through slow strokes
and deep finger pressure.
Reflexology is organized
around a system of reflex
points on the soles of the feet
and palms of the hand) that
relate or correspond to every
major organ, gland, and area
of the body. When sed,
these points can help relieve
pain in places too sensitive for
direct: massage.

Salt rubs and body treat-
ments: — Exfoliation treat-
ments which may include the
use of sea salt, mineral salts or
essential oils for stress relict or
skin conditioning. It removes
dull surface skin cells,
improves circulation, and
provides softer, smoother
skin. A body moisturizer is
usually apptied afterward to
hydrate and moisturize the
skin.

nod

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define her spa ti

Body Wrap: An extol
treatinent
on the contre beads to clini
nate dead skin cells. Phen a
Bho oop creams and aids as
svorked rate Ure skins Phe
ehentis weapped in sheets and
blankets to create a gentle
warming effect tor tbe bods
A bods moisturizer ts often

ran is performed

other's Day

apphed atterward to hvdrate
and measturize ite shan.

Dependni on the prod
detsascd. the wrap ain be
rohoing. detoartving or rev
talivine

Mai spas offer
bronzing treatments, a per
fect way for mont te ver chat
Sunless glow just ou: time tor

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Sune Phe esthetwaan
applies al bad wash and
smoothing serub te rome
dead shun cells te retine and
prepare the skuy ter the san
less bronzing donor. The
cream is apphed evenly over
the entire body. Phis ptocess
can also be used te even our
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Family project

FAMILY members of every generation were involved in beautifying the school-
grounds of Carisbrooke elementary schoo! recently. Carson Graham Gr. 11 stu-
dents buiit built four large pianters, and seniors from Silver Harbour Centre
neiped parents and students, like Pauline LeDao and Trevor McLean, plant them.

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Sunday can be a
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THERE’S fun to be had for the entire family on
Mother's Day this year.

The District of West Vancouver's Parks and Reereation
Department is otering a Mother's Day Wildflower Walk in
Lighthouse Park.

Many species of wildflowers and some rare plants can be
ftoundin the park. Naturalist laine Grahani will fead the work
shop which will include a slide presentation in) Sk ‘iwitsut
House,

The watk takes place from’ 2 to 4 p.m.

The tee is SU4.45 per person, ar $77.12 6 riwo, Pre-regis-
tration is required, call the West Van Community Centre at
935-7270.

Ifvou want to tak: the celebration to new heights, Playland
is offering Moms tree admission on Sunday, May 9.

And as an added plus to getting out of the house tor day, the
kids may be so tired at the end of it that theyll go to bed carly
and mons can enjoy a quict evening at home.

Playland is now open weekends and holidays trom 1) aim.
to 7 pm.

It will be open daily trom June 19.

If vou were fooking for something quicter, and more educa-
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