THRIFT SHOP HOURS The PCA Thrift Shop at 9783-Third Street is open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. CALLING NEW MOMS You and your baby, a discussion group for new mothers and care givers meets every Wednesday from 10 am to noon at St. Elizabeth’s Church, 10030 3rd Street, Sid- ney. On April 4; these sessions will start every Thursday from 10 am until noon in Saanichton at the Mt. Newton Centre, 2158 Mt. Newton Cross Road: Baby sitting is TheReview Wednesday, March 27, 1991 — A19 provided in Sidney only. For info call Kim at 656-6671. PHONE HELP PROGRAM CHAT - Caring people Helping other people in their community with daily contact and Acknowledging their well- being by talking to them on the Telephone. A new no-fee program available at the PCA. Call Donna at 656-0134. WHEELS WANTED Volunteer drivers needed to help the sick and elderly attend doctor’s appointments. Call Donna at 656-0134 to volunteer for this program. Mileage is paid. ACTIVE LISTENING Free training program in listening skills with Doreen Burrows for the new telephone outreach program begins April 18. Two hours a week for six weeks, certificate upon completion. Limit of 10 per class. Register at the PCA, call Donna or John at 656- 0134. WOOL WANTED Donations of wool] are needed for a volunteer to make small woolen mats for sale at street and craft sales. Proceeds to fund PCA programs. Drop off at the PCA, 9751 Third Street, Sidney. B|ANNISTERS COORDINATED SUPPORT SERVICES for those separated from family and friends who require assistance to maintain an independent lifestyle. 656-4417 We are there if you need us COMPUTERIZED HELP for people seeking guidance on weight and nutrition was provided at the Saa- nich Peninsula Hospital March 20 to 22 through a mini-health fair in recogni- tion of March as nutrition — month. Here volunteer Patti Gordon operates the computer program. DIET Continued from Page A17 “Now I ask myself, do I need that or do I want it,” Heaton said. “I know what makes me put on weight.” She has eliminated a pre-dinner drink, a habit she found surpris- ingly easy to break. “I don’t feel deprived particu- larly.” : Since alcohol is metabolized in the body very much as fat is metabolized, both Froese and Heaton approach alcohol with caution. -__ [like to eat my calories rather than drink them,” Heaton said. Froese agreed, suggesting eating an orange 1s more Satisfying than a - | glass of orange juice. | “Tt should be positive, a choice. Rather than a list of don’t’s, have a list of do’s,” she added. In addition to the reward of a shrinking down through a succes- sion of hospital uniforms, Heaton said she feels better when she is careful about her food. “Tf I don’t eat properly, I don’t | feel good,” she said. 0% OFF Some of the biggest names in fashion are making spectacles of themselves and that can make you look great. Because right now London Optical is offering 50% off the hottest designer If you're : name frames and other quality frames as well. Choose from Anne Klein, Guess, L.A. Gear, Halston, Pierre Cardin, Perry Ellis, Paco Rabanne and Nino Cerruti to name just a few. And London Optical will help you select a name frame ideally suited to your looks. Offer valid March 15 to 30, while supplies last. London Optical We make you look good. NEW IN TOWN and don’t know which way to turn, ‘call the “Hitomi, You'll be glad you aid. ‘hostesses at: (Sidney & North Saanich) Theresa Thom 656-7746 Claudia Parfitt 656-7898 (Brentwood & Central Saanich) Frances Suddaby 652-7767 | Vicky Jackson 652-5689 ; (Baby Welcome) | Fern Gifford 656-8932 Welcome Wagon Answering Service 479-3385 Victoria: Tillicum Mall/ Mayfair Shopping Centre/1120 Yates St./1964 Fort St./ 1105 Pandora Ave./707 View St. Sidney: 9779 4th St. Langford: 582 Goldstream Ave. St. Anthony Clinic Duncan: 250 Trunk Rd. Nanaimo: 102-235 Bastion St. Parksville: 19 E. Hirst Ave. Qualicum Beach: 2— 692 Beach Rd. Courtenay: Driftwood Mall Campbell River: Ironwood Shopping Centre Powell River: Town Centre Mall No other discounts may apply.