Some New Westminster retirees are teaming up with other community members to open a new thrift store.
The BASES Family Thrift Store is now receiving donations of clothing, books, small household items and work wear. The store, which is preparing to open in a few weeks, will be located at 7666 Kingsway (just north of 10th Avenue in Burnaby).
“BASES (Burnaby Association for the South East Side) is supporting children attending public schools and their families by funding after-school programs, breakfast programs, summer camps, sports, music programs, etc. in this culturally-rich and diverse area of Burnaby, where the community represents 57 countries,” said Kathy Richardsonin an email to The Record. “We are accepting donations and looking for volunteers.”
Anyone wishing to volunteer or donate to the store can contact Kathy Richardson or Laurie Molstadat basesdona
[email protected] or bases
[email protected].
Senior spotlight
An 88-year-old Elvis impersonator, a woman who dances with her dog, a group of Chinese dancers, a Mexican dancer, a banjo player and a comedy act are among the performers who will take to the stage at an upcoming fundraiser.
They’re among the entertainers who made the cut at auditions for the Seniors Have Talent event taking place on Saturday, Oct. 5 in New Westminster. The event is a fundraiser for the Sapperton Old Age Pensioners Association and the New Westminster Lions Club.
“We had 30 people apply. We had a good range of people,” promoter Vic Leach said about the recent auditions. “We had to make some hard decisions.”
The 14 performers who made it through to the big show range in age from 60 to 88.
“It’s pretty varied,” Leach said. “We are quite delighted with the turnout we had.”
Fourteen contestants will compete for cash prizes at the Seniors Have Talent show on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 1:30 p.m. at the Sapperton Pensioners Hall. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, and free for children aged five and under.
For more info, go to www.newwestminster
lionsclub.org or call the Sapperton Pensioners Hall at 604-522-0280.
Healthy cooking
Century House is getting set to offer a six-week program that teaches participants how to cook nutritious, delicious meals in a relaxed, supportive group environment.
Through the healthy eating for seniors program, people will learn how to prepare and cook easy meals that are lower in fat and sugar, and full of vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Once a meal is prepared, participants will sit down and enjoy the meal.
The program will be offered on Wednesdays, from Oct. 9 to Nov. 13 at Century House from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The registration fee is $10.
For more information, call Century House at 604-519-1066.
