Seniors, eager to make a difference in the lives of Bermuda's young people, are being urged to take part in the new Community Readers Programme.

The CRP, a new reading programme, is looking for volunteers to visit schools of their choice to help children with reading.

And those of you who are not interested in reading activities, you can visit schools to share your life experiences with students and teachers.

Officials insist that CRP is not a baby sitting service. Participants are not required to become a substitute teacher -- just volunteer their time as a `grandparent', sharing the positive aspects of their rich lives.

Any senior who wants to be around young people and is blessed with a limitless reservoir of patience and understanding should contact education officer Janette Musson at 236-6904 or their local senior's club.

*** A new exhibition, where local artists used a mouse rather than a paintbrush, opened over the weekend.

The Bermuda Society of Arts' Computer Generated Art Show kicked off on Saturday at the City Hall Gallery.

The exhibit, which has no set theme, showcases a wide range of styles and subject matters.

The BSoA was founded in 1956 to encourage and stimulate artists in Bermuda, to help members sell their work and to foster art appreciation. The Society currently has over 450 members.

The Computer Generated Show runs until September 25.

*** After being in business for more than half a century, the Warwick Community Shop is closing its doors at the end of this month.

Originally the shop was started by volunteers to benefit the Warwick Welfare Society. In the 1960's the shop began operating in aid of the Lorraine Home for the elderly and other worthy Parish causes.

Despite its charitable good deed, a lack of volunteers and competition from larger organisations has forced the small shop to close its doors.

*** Golfers across the Island are polishing their putting skills for this weekend's National Trust Calcutta Putting tournament at the Coral Beach and Tennis Club.

The action starts with an auction at Friday's 6.15 p.m. opening cocktail party. Teams will be assigned by blind draw and participants can bid on any team in the quest for prizes.

The actual competition takes place over 18 holes on Saturday at 10 a.m.

Tickets are $50 per person and include lunch and wine (cash bar on Saturday).

Proceeds go to support the Bermuda National Trust in its work to preserve and protect the Island's historic places and natural heritage.

Any golfers, of all abilities, interested in participating should call 236-6483 for reservations.

*** The Alliance Francaise invite all to a French film evening next week at the BMDS' Daylesford Theatre on Dundonald Street.

The 1987 Louis Malle film `Au Revoir les Enfants will be shown at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15.

Admission to the movie, which has English subtitles, is $3 for members and $5 for non-members.