Volunteer food bank worker Barb LeRoss helped preside over distribution during January. demand for extra food from the area’s poor people, food bank “It was the busiest month In my three years with the Food Bank." In -operated food bank distributed 373 bags of groceries to - Assessing the post-holiday coordinator Terri Elkiw sald, one week alone, Elkiw said, the church Terrace Review — Wednesday, January 23, 1991 B15 | Music and relaxation part of Sunday coffee | breaks at the Creperie by Betty Barton Last Sunday afternoon saw the first of weekly Sunday afternoon "coffee Ureaks" at the Creperic Restaurant. The unusual thing about this concept is that it’s run by the Osborne Home independent living residents. Restaurant owner Cindy Agnew provided the oppor- tunity. "I’ve given them the use of the restaurant in order to give them the chance to mingle, socialize and bridge the gap (between the resi- dents of Terrace and these special needs people),” explains Cindy. The Independent Living partici- pants bake the muffins served at. this Sunday afternoon get-together, serve the customers and handle the money. “I just sit back and enjoy,” adds Cindy. The idea began when a worker from Osborne was discussing with Cindy pians to hold an Indepen- Contributed by Nardis Blomgren Osborne’s mandate is to pro- vide housing, rehabilitative and advocacy services and support to 241 applicants. persons with a mental illness. Osborne is a licensed community care facility, housing a maxi- mum of 10 persons, staffed 24 hours a day, and aimed at per- sons who need a relatively high level of support to live in the If you wish lo announce the birth of YOUR baby, please fill our'the form available in the maternity ward at Mills Memorial Hospital. We will pick up your forms, every week. - SKEENA MALL o “EXPECT THE EXTRAORDINARY” WE DELIVER 635-4080 12-4741 LAKELSE, TERRACE Alter Store Hours 638-1954 / Telex 04785549 TERRACE FLOWERS A LA CARTE LTD. SMITH — Brenda is the proud mom of daughter Crystal Alexandria Janine, born Jan. - weighing 7 Ibs. 7 oz. oe 18, 1991 WALE — Kathy is the proud mom of daughter Elizabeth Clarice, born Jan. 18, 19 91 at 5:27 a.m. weighing 7 Ibs. a ae community. a 15th Annual Big Band Dance February 16, 1991 Caledonia School Cocktails 7:00 PM Dinner 8:00 PM $25.00 per person TICKETS AVAILABLE AT SIGHT & SOUND — _ Sing your way to the top of the charts Come out to Karaoke Night and sing along a the lyrics as they appear on video. Sundays 8 - 12 midnight & Thasdays 8:30 - 1:30 Join the chorus at George’s Pub! Northern Motor Inn, 3086 Hwy 16 E., Terrace phone 635-6375 dent Living coffee house in a - rented hall. Cindy’s response was, "Why not here?", and the idea was born. "Last Sunday, it was packed in here. People were phoning in for reservations, but we couldn't take any. We even had to turn people away at the door." says Cindy. Any Sunday, between 1 and 4 p.m., local residents are invited to drop in to the Creperie in the All- West Centre on a first-come, first- served basis. For only $1, you receive two cups of coffee and one fresh, home-made muffin. A third cup of coffee costs only a dime. Cindy says this weekend, they’re going to try nachos. Live entertain- ment is provided by the Indepen- dent Living participants and ‘anyone else who would like to ‘bring any instrument along. Last weekend, they had every- thing from guitars to fiddles to spoons. What Osborne Home is Osborne exists to provide for the care and welfare for people with psychiatric disabilities, to provide accessible, safe and af- fordable housing for them, to provide rehabilitative, voca- tional, recreational and social programs, and to cooperate with other organizations having the same objectives. ; We at Osborne believe that people challenged by mental ill- ness can benefit from experienc- ing a sense of belonging, where each person can make a genuine contribution and where they can be clearly needed, wanted and appreciated. We also believe that residents can be productive members of society through par- ticipation in the Therapeutic Work Program. It is through meaningful work that residents develop the confidence and skills necessary to gain independent employment. Osborne recognizes that public attitudes to mental illness contribute to people’s lack of well being and inhibits integra- tion into the community. It is our purpose to gradually shift communities’ attitudes from a focus on people’s disabilities or handicaps to a focus on abilities and upon the contributions that are being made to our communi- ty. Osborne is founded on the following principles: @ Residents and staff benefit from a community in which everyone treats each other with respect and dignity. @ People with psychiatric prob- lems benefit from good quality, affordable housing that offers optimal privacy and in- dependence. @ People with psychiatric prob- lems benefit from experiencing a sense of belonging, where each person can make a genuine con-.. tribution and where they can be clearly needed, wanted, and ap- preciated. @ Residents of Osborne need the opportunity to be active par- ticipants in the community.