EE B4 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, May 24, 1995 Seniors plan an active summer Contributed by Aileen Frank THE REGULAR monthly mecting of Branch #73 of the Old Age Pensioners Organi- zation was held May 11 in the Happy Gang Centre. At- tendance was fair. ‘} It was decided to continue with the members’ Friday afternoon bingo during the months of July and August. Members learned _ with regret that the popular 55- Alive Safe Drivers Program had to be canceled due to the lack of an instructor. Several members volunteered to assist at tables in the malls to promote seniors’ activities during the week designated as Seniors Week, June 5-11. The members also made plans for several events ta ake place from June to Au- gust, These events include: June 10 — Special Games Night, 7 p.m. in the Happy Gang Centre June 21 —~ We hope to have cars available to drive inter- ested members to a seniors plenic in Telkwa, Seniors fiom Kitimat and other com- munities along Highway 16 ‘will also be attending. July ? - Picnic at Lakelse Lake (date to be announced later) August 19 — Annual BBQ at DeFranes. Members are asked to keep posted on announcements on the bulletin board in the centre. The next regular meeting for . members will be held June 8, at 2 p.m, in the Happy Gang Centre. ; Choristers return from trip AUDIENCES ON Vancouver Is- land were treated to the harmonies of the Kermodei Choristers last week. The Choristers just retumed from a whirlwind Chorfest ‘95 tour yesterday. The choir consists of 35 chil- dren and 10 adults. They have distinguished themselves in the past by playing for audiences such as the Queen of England. The Choristers left Tuesday, May 16 and took the ferry to Vancouver Island. From there they boarded anoth- er ferry to Alert Bay. On Wed- nesday evening elders at Alert Bay treated them to a feast. The Choristers performed their first concert was on May 18 at Alert Bay Elementary, followed by a concert for the T'lisalagilakaw Elementary students, From Alert Bay the Choristers travelled to Courtenay, Comox, Nanaimo, and Campbell River, playing schools and rehearsing in each city, But the highlight of the trip was Chorfest — a concert combining cholrs from throughout the pro- vince — held in Campbell River. Wrong Number LAST WEEK we printed the wrong number for the contact person for the Canadian Na- tional Institute of the Blind. Tf you would like to help a ay aa mel ee Access for all is group’s aim By Brian Gregg Accessible Terrace A TEAM OF EIGHT re- searchers for Accessibility Terrace are surveying the community to assess how well Terrace meets the needs of disabled persons. Accessible Terrace is a federally funded community project. It’s purpose is to raise awareness about accessibility issues, There are a variety of access issucs for people who are physically disabled, hear- ing impaired, visually im- paired, non-visibly disabled, psychiatrically disabled and temporarily disabled. The two primary goals of the project are to create awareness in the community about bar- riers disabled people face, and to improve access to com- munity, business and govern- ment services. Accessible Terrace will be using the expertise of disabled persons to document how they are prevented from having full access to Terrace, User friend- ly facilities will also be noted, The committee recognizes that some place simply are not accessible to all disabilities. One facility may not meet the needs of a hearing impaired person, but may be accessible to someone who is visually impaired. That’s why the project’s cross-disabilily perspective is important. Accessible Terrace hopes this survey will raise aware- ness of ways businesses can better accommodate disabled persons. All suggestions from the community are welcome. Or you can contact one of the team of volunteer research as- sistants: Phyllis Cornfield, Jim Reed, Felix Goyette, Lynne Hallman, Brian Grege, Karen Busby and Deb Mainge, When the survey is Finished, the committee plans to publish a guidebook. This back will identify the level of acces- sibility for each survey loca- tion, All disabled persons who have not yet become involved in this project are urged to cal! Margaret Beeching at 638- 7710, or stop by #208 — 4545 Park Avenue. 22C Package includes: © Standard passenger and driver's side air bags Bring out the bubbly CHILDREN, PARENTS and community ~ caregivers gathered In Agar Park on May 12 to celebrate childcare month with festivities and a pic- nic lunch. May was set aside to celebrate childcare in recognition of the impor- tant role caregivers play in supporting at home parents, parents with spe- cial needs, and parents at work or in training, The event was ca- sponsored by the Skeena Child Care Support Pro- gram and the local branch of the Early Child- heood Educators of Brit- ish Columbia, Standard side door impact beams ¢ Fuel economy! 36mpg (7.9L 100 Km) Hwy canvas fot the CNIB, call AM/FM stereo cassette Alma Joachim at 638-7969. If you are unable to donate your time, but would still like to contribule, you can make a tax deductible donation at the | Terrace Toronto Dominion Bink The Terrace Standard apologizes for this mistake, + 3.3 litre V6 engine 24mpg (12.41. 100 Km) City * 4-speed automatic transmission ° Power windows and locks Speed control/tilt steering * Dual power heated mirrors * Ait conditioning * Power trunk telease and more Interested in Tutoring? 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