If you’ve ever passed by the New Westminster Lawn Bowling Club and wondered what it’s all about, now’s the time to find out.
The lawn bowling club is having its annual open house on Saturday, May 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. in Moody Park – next to Century House and the tennis courts. Mayor Jonathan Cote was on hand for the season opener on April 29, tossing the first ball before heading to another mayoral function.
An invitation to brides and wedding planners
St. Aidan’s Church is having an open house for anyone interested in putting on a wedding.
Brides, wedding planners, pianists, photographers and others involved in weddings are invited to the event that’s taking place on Thursday, May 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1320 Seventh Ave.
“We have renovated the stage and everything,” said Doreen Bloudell. “We are hoping to get some business to pay for it.”
For information, call 604-0521-8313 or drop by the open house.
Eagles get cookin’
Two local women claimed bragging rights after taking part in the Fraternal Order of Eagles #20 New Westminster Chili and chowder cook-off.
Leona Green, owner of Greens and Beans Deli in Sapperton, won first place in the chili category, while Carol Wierzbicki of CanEngrave took first place in the chowder category.
The April 16 event, which featured entertainment by Klondike Kate (Gillian Campbell) raised money for charities supported by the Eagles.
Senior peer counsellors needed
Century House is in need of warm and compassionate volunteers to assist adult who are 50 and up in the Royal City.
The Century House Peer Counselling program is seeking volunteers who will receive training where they’ll learn to learn to offer emotional support to peers who are going through a “rough patch” and need someone to listen.
Volunteers will receive weekly training for a total of 50 hours, beginning late September 2016. After the training, volunteers will have an eight-week internship, followed by weekly consultation with a professional counsellor as they support their first client. To keep their skills current, volunteers will then have ongoing weekly meetings.
There is a $100 fee for this professional training, but financial assistance may be available. Century House asks that volunteers commit to the program for one year, by attending weekly classes and meeting with at least one client for one hour a week for one year after the training is finished.
Anyone interested in the Senior Peer Counseling Program and the upcoming training class is invited to attend an information session on Wednesday, June 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Century House, 620 Eighth St.
To register, call 604-519-1064 or email [email protected].
Parenting tips
A new series will help parents who are looking for ways to help foster their child’s self-esteem and improve their relationships.
In partnership with the Early Years Centre, Family Services of Greater Vancouver is holding the Effective Parenting series that will include topics like setting reasonable limits, giving clear messages, inspiring cooperation, teaching children decision-making and problem-solving skills and positive disciple. The sessions are free.
While the first session was May 4, parents are welcome to attend upcoming sessions. They’re all taking place at the Early Years Centre at Qayqayt Elementary School, 85 Merrivale St.
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