The Royal City lost a longtime businessman with the death of Frank Froebel.
Froebel, the former manager of Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours and a member of the Tourism New Westminster board of directors, died of a sudden heart attack on April 19.
“Frank was full of life (and comments!) and always had a way of making us laugh, no matter what the occasion was,” said Tej Kainth, executive director of Tourism New West. “He was an invaluable contributor to Tourism New Westminster and will truly be missed by the many people who had the pleasure of knowing him.”
A celebration of Froebel’s life was held June 5 on board his favourite boat, the MV Native.
Rugby players show their artistic side
Four former members of the Douglas Rugby Club are showing an artistic side.
Dan Lefebvre, Dave Dando, Kevin Jordan and Gavin Sawle (whose work is shown below) are joining forces for Exhibit-DDKG at the Sixth Street Popup and Gallery next weekend. The show features two painters (Sawle and Dando) and two sculptors (Evans works in metal and Lefebvre carves in wood).
An opening reception takes place on Friday, June 17 from 6 to 11 p.m. at 42 Sixth St., but the exhibit runs all day Saturday, June 18 as well.
Save the date
Monday, June 20: The Longest Day Tea – Connecting Along the Dementia Journey, a social afternoon where people affected by dementia, along with their family and caregivers, can meet, socialize and connect with others on the dementia journey. It’s taking place on Monday, June 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 620 Eighth St.
Saturday, June 25: The New Westminster and District Labour Council and the City of New Westminster are co-hosting a family event to welcome all new Canadians. The event, in celebration of Canadian Multiculturalism Day, takes place from noon to 4 p.m. in Friendship Gardens (Fourth Street and Royal Avenue) and includes music, a barbecue and games.
Focus underground waterways
The New Westminster Historical Society will be taking a look at lost creeks and underground water at this month’s presentation.
The next New Westminster Historical Society evening is on Wednesday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the New Westminster Public Library. The program is free and everyone is invited to attend.
