ancing is one feature of recreational asso-

' ciatioifs activities. Membership already numbers over 12,000, who contribute 25 cents monthly to "RA” fund.

I. . in single tile, skiers of RA ski school under the nirection of Dr. Kurt Haas, former Olympic skier, head for practise slopes at Fairy Lake, near city.

‘Philately, the science of stamp-collecting, is organized under the direction of William Krumm (left), who has collected stamps since he was ten years old. With him are E. Werner, (centreyand W. G. Olmsted.

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Cheteau poohlifeguard Alan Egan ch; swimmer Peg1_i\loone_v. Swimming pro elation necessitated engaging three

Three major bowling stlleys are engaged exclusively for Recreational Association members on Sundays. Bowling leagues for both sexes are in full swing.

This and other activi ies have proven boon to young Jeople from all parts of Canada who came t0 Ottawa

for war jobs, found city very lonely in free hours. in field, with courses ranging iro

Baby minding service enables parents to spend evenings out together. Here Violet Toole, whose husband is in army, minds baby of Mr. and Mrs. R._ J. Edmonds.

Under direction of professional dancer, Elizabeth Johnstone, RA Dance Classes pro Yiderl something: new

its \\ll_ll “ltA" gram of Asso~ Ottawa ' pools

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although nearly 1,000 signed for course 4 group is shown under teacher's 2ll‘1ll)t}.$([1l0 11I.>s1t10l'l.

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Professional organization of‘ activities has been important fuetui‘ in success of RA. (L. to R.) Fred Stnzito, Ed Parker and 'l‘hora Rugrut‘ (tame lo

RA as experienced piofessitmul

i in their field, form nucleus oi purl stuff.

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