TO AUG. 13
A Taste for Reading, summer reading program for adults at New Westminster Public Library, runs July 2 to Aug. 13. Read as much as you want during the summer and enter a ballot listing a favourite book and you could win a prize. Ballots available in the library and online at www.nwpl.ca. Program also features weekly trivia contests.
SATURDAY, JULY 16
Pancakes and sausages in the courtyard, St. Barnabas Church, 1010 Fifth Ave., 8: 30 to 11 a.m. New Westminster Lions Club is putting on the breakfast, by donation. All proceeds to St. Barnabas Church.
MONDAY, JULY 18
Naranon support group, a 12step program for relatives and friends of those affected by drug abuse and addiction problems. Meets every Monday, 7: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. at 327 Eighth St. (group room). All welcome. Info at Naranon information line - 604-878-8844.
Free lifeskills workshops, for new immigrants include topics such as employment, accommodation, social benefits, financial literacy, adult education, civic participation, transportation and filing an income tax return. Workshops held Mondays and Tuesdays from 1: 30 to 3: 30 p.m. from July 11 to Aug. 15 at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Register for one or all workshops by calling MOSAIC at 604-522-3722 ext. 155.
TUESDAY, JULY 19
Free lifeskills workshops, for new immigrants include topics such as employment, accommodation, social benefits, financial literacy, adult education, civic participation, transportation and filing an income tax return. Workshops held Mondays and Tuesdays from 1: 30 to 3: 30 p.m. from July 11 to Aug. 15 at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Register for one or all workshops by calling MOSAIC at 604-522-3722 ext. 155.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
New Westminster Historical Society, presentation on 150 years of fire service, 7: 30 p.m., New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave.
ONGOING
No need to stand alone, senior peer counselling at Century House is a free one-to-one service in New Westminster.
Trained volunteers stand alongside you to provide support through challenges such as grief, loneliness, loss of health and finding new meaning in life. Privacy is assured. Call 604-519-1064 for more information.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, (TOPS) chapters meet weekly throughout the Lower Mainland. TOPS is a non-profit, low-cost, weight-loss support group promoting sensible food choices and moderate exercise. To find a meeting location near you, call Gail, 6049418699.
Canadian Club of New Westminster and Fraser Valley, meets monthly at the Justice Institute of B.C., with meet-and-greet at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and speaker at 8 p.m. Call Earl, 604-520-3889 or visit www.ourcanadian.blogspot. com for more info.
Surrey Trekkers Walking Club, with five clubs all over the Lower Mainland, invites adults of all ages for organized walks for fun, fitness and friendship. The non-profit group is part of Volkssporting International. For more information, contact Peggy, 604-590-3975, or see www.members.shaw.ca/ trekkers053.
Girl Guides of Canada, yearround registration and volun-teer info, 1-800-565-8111.
Meditation and therapeutic touch, offered by volunteer services at the Royal Columbian Hospital, 7 p.m. on Thursday nights. No cost. Call 6045204237 for further information.
The New Westminster Amateur Radio Club, is looking for new members, and meets every third Tuesday of the month at Century House, Moody Park, with meetings starting at 7: 30 p.m. Focus is on emergency radio communications within the City of New Westminster in the event of a disaster. Info: Peter, 604-525-6708.
