4 ~ Wednesday, December 7, 1988 - Capilano Chronicle

COMMUNITY NEWS

Blood neede

CAPILANO RESIDENTS will have their chance to help with the Red Cross blood donor drive on Friday, Dec. 30.

Between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., a blood clinic will be held in the nor- theast fashion wing of Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Dr.

The Red Cross is launching a major drive to bring in blood donors over the critical holiday season. —

The Christmas period is always a difficult one for blood collection becatise of holidays end the other demands on people’s time. Last January the Red Cross had its first critical shortage in two years because it went into the Christmas period without the necessary backlog of blood donations, said Len Lifchus, director of blood donor recruitment for the Red Cross.

Lifchus explained that each donation of whole blood is separated into its components and has the potential to save four lives. A total of approximately 135,000 units of whole blood was collected last year in

For more information on donating blood, or other clinic locations and times, call the Red Cross at 879-7551.

FREE GATE admission to the Capilano Suspension Bridge is of- fered to everyone who brings a donation to their Vancouver Food Bank hamper.

From now until Dec. 24, all visitors can save the regular $4.25 admission charge with their con- tribution of a non-perishable food item.

The park will have thousands of Christmas lights and decorations, and is open every day except Christmas Day.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Dec. 12, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 13 to Dec. 23, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 24.

On Dec. 13, Delbrook Baptist Church Choir will perform, Argyle Secondary’s Concert Choir wil!

Senior caregivers supported

WHILE CARING for an aged loved one brings rewards, it can also be a responsibility that brings feelings of stress, frustration and exhaustion. Now, however, there is a group that helps to case the caregivers’ burden.

Phyllis Howard, a Capilano res- ident, is the counsellor coordinator

stresses each member is experienc- ing, so they are able to give each other much-needed support in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.”’

of. the recently formed North Shore Caregivers Support Group. The organization, which is sup- ported by the New Horizon federal government seniors’ program, meets on Tuesdays between | p.m. and 3 p.m, at North Lonsdale United Church.

“‘The main purpose is to alleviate the emoticiial stress expe- rienced by caregivers,’’ said Howard. “Members of this group say they are so relieved to learn they are not alone in their con- cerns. They truly understand the -

PHYLLIS HOWARD ... counsellor coordinator of new caregivers support group.

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Special gifts for everyone in Belgian Chocolate — novelties & uniquely wrapped boxes etc.

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Although the emphasis is on supporting seniors who look after other seniors — be it a spouse, parent or friend — Howard says the terms of the grant allow for 30 per cent of the group participants to be non-seniors. Both men and women are encouraged to come to the meetings.

Howard says that the negative feelings that are often felt by a caregiver cause him or her to feel guilty. The group meetings’ ‘‘give

, the caregivers a chance to ventilate

their feelings’? amongst others who share similar experiences, she notes.

The meetings also incorporate an information component.

The church is located at 3380 Lonsdale Ave. Howard can be reached through the North Shore Volunteer and Information Centre, 985-7138.

sing on Dec. 15 and on Dec. 20 visitors will hear St. Martin’s Church Choir. These performances take place at 7 p.m.

From 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on these days, Santa will also be there with candy canes for all, and face painting for the children and free Christmas gift wrapping will also be available.

At 6 p.m. on Dec. 17, special entertainment is also planned, and

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at 6 p.m. on Dec. 18 the Van- couver Bach Choir is scheduled.

From 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. on these two days will also be face painting, Santa Claus, free Christmas gift wrapping, and two Capilano Suspension Bridge 1989 annual passes will be available for the price of one. /

The Capilano Suspension Bridge is located at 3735 Capilano Rd. Phone 985-7474 for information.

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