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a. The} family in the 90’s By Barbara Plnkney What do. you think a family is? How do you feel about your family? 15 it the most important thing in your life? These questions were addressed by Alan Mirabfllli in his presentation of the Family in the 90‘s. we often take family for granted and make many assumptions which may lead to problems. He likened the faintly to an elastic band which in the past has stretched to include many children. parents. grandparents and grandchildren. but now it has shrunk to just include mother. father and 1.5 children. CHildren are no longer an assat but a liability. The family has to adapt to the culture of socicly. Canada is facing an aging society with longer life spans and couples are choosing not to have Children. Soon more will die than are born. The character of Canada will change. especially when immigration takes place. Women have been thrust into the labour force to supplement income. Since 1982 women in the labour force has doubled and we own a debt of Eat Well - Be Well 33. Laurie Curtis i olette Tracy, a professional dieti- cian. delivered this workshop. Colette stilt] what we eat is govemed by [TlilllV factors such as age, social custom, cut-«ital influence, symbolism. econom- ics. health and availability. In North America. we favour maple syrup with out pancakes while in Great Britain icug; sugar and lemon juice are used. in lite Hebrew culture the food eaten at he Passover meal is a symbol of remembrance. Christmas dinner is a symbol of unity when family members may travel great distances to be together. Socially when we invite the new neighbours over we will probably serve a cup of tea or coffee, When we entertain we indicate our hospitality by sewing rich food such as gravy and sauces and fancy desserts For which Wl members are renowned. Colette discussed nutrition problems evident in the student population. such as anorexia and bulemia. A more common problem is the scarcity of gratitude iii the-tit tu.~».iii_« ii 'll‘ hadn‘t gtinr Iii twirl llll' i’iui'ril'irr i-l ptiiir people would hum, iiitrciiv In 63 per (.EFII Vll‘ic gri'.:;rtirtit:iit hunt-t look at 1hr: torilril‘iultiiii JHitter. iliilli. in our naiiiinul TC‘.i3llllL‘ if» pct .rrtl Irt taxi. as well its their hit/.ng pii‘ugr in the past. the Lllltltl'ltll'lll:. .lllr ported the Iamil) and tin: mild Low-l experiences in appropriate hL‘huJHHf Because we value prune}. Ili-_ :: experiences are often Inciting. llli,’ lumily of the Utl‘s ‘.‘~Ill huh": than; dil'l‘crent \ulucs and its plate in “51"51. Will change. nutritious chi!th in high \thiu-t cafeterias. Whul loud chi-ices do the students have in )ifirur lULdl high wtit-wt ‘ Does the school hate nutritional LillL’rltl for their tulcteriu lare'.’ D“ the} hunt: a loud policy" Colette challenged us to find [liL‘ answers. Beticr l‘tull’llliill LJU lead in improved performance Lb ttcll :h bcticr health. After [no restaurateurs In the OttuwaACarletnn area had heart diluLl~\. they decided to preside Inn {at rllk‘tll‘ on their menus. No“ lo? rcxtuuranh have followed their lead. iiighlights from FWIO board meeting Bi Geraldine Campbell In June, the FWIO executive met to discuss the strategic plan of FWIO. Th". was complemented by a workshop for all board directors. the Erland Lee (Museum) Home Committee and the Centennial Committee, given by Ra- mona Camel'etti, rural organization spicialist in Algoma, on Marketing this Organization. The results from both of than will be presented by FWIO President Peggy Knapp at all area conventions. Part of the past that is changing is Home & Country. A questionnaire ha!» been sent to all Wl branches asking them to decide if they want the Home & Country magazine to be published by FWIO. Both the Headless and Lee Homes are redecorating in time for the WI celebrations in 1997. Branches and Wi members are asked to contribute the price of a can of paint or a roll of wallpaper to either committee. We want our homes to be in top shape for all the visitors they will be receiving. The new FWIO display board was on show for all board directors to see. This will be used as the background at the FWIO booth at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Come and See and the booth with its theme of Trees and also the new display board. Why not use the display board at your own function? Workshop ‘91 details were an- nounced as Jan. 22 to 24 for FWIO Area Program Coordinators and Public Relations Officers. who in turn MUST put on a workshop when they return. FWIO is offering the training requested but it is up to each W] member to take up the challenge. Thl\ \tas etidcnt With the interest shown in the hrclid making and landscaping courses hung offered. Sci‘entccn [TLllllll'lg schools tit-re announced. but by the end at lht: meeting even more nor: in place. \c\t year bread making and “utdruhc wizardry vtil] be offered. Geraldine (unlit/70H is FlllO Pith/ii Relations Qfi‘itt’i‘ Address change Please note FWIO President Pegg} Knapp has moved. Her new home address is 2436 Poplar Crescent. Mississauga. Ontario. LSJ 4H3. Hcr telephone number is JIh-HZLO-llh. Her facsimile machine number is Jlfi~NZZ- 1119' f July.Aug.Scpt. IWO Huniek Countr) 7