Friday, November 22
Employment workshop, job search strategies and networking, 6:30 to 9 p.m., New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. A series of employment workshops will be offered at the New Westminster Public Library on Fridays in November. Co-sponsored by the New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC's settlement program. Register with the library at 604-527-4667 or MOSAIC at 604-438-8214 ext. 112 or email [email protected].
Monday, November 25
Codependents Anonymous Freedom Group, a twelve-step program for men and women who want healthier, more functional relationships with themselves and others. Meetings are every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Neil Russell room, third floor, Columbia Tower at the Royal Columbian Hospital, 330 East Columbia St. For more information call Sue at 604-580-8889 or the CoDA Info Line at 604-515-5585.
Tillicum Toastmasters: You've seen the ad before and you are interested - it all starts with the first visit. Guests are welcomed and not required to speak, Unity in Action Hall, 1630 Edinburgh, St., 7:20 to 9:30 p.m. Info: http://3435.toastmastersclubs.org or email [email protected].
Wednesday, November 27
New Westminster Downtown Residents Association, meets at 7 p.m., Holy Trinity Cathedral parish hall, 514 Carnarvon St. Topics: Bosley's holiday pet photos; Children's toy drive for the Salvation Army; BIA Christmas challenge - Kendra Johnston; new building proposal on Carnarvon St; and community updates, issues and discussions, including traffic and police advisory committees, development sub-committee and Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area.
Thursday, November 28
Learn about eBooks and eReaders at the library, free information session about eBooks and eReaders, 7 p.m., New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. If an eReader or tablet is on your Christmas list this year, consider stopping by the library. Find out about what eBooks are, some of the more popular eReaders and how to download free eBooks from the library. As space is limited, pre-register in the library, phone 604-527-4667 or email [email protected].
Friday, November 29
Ukrainian perogy supper, Holy Eucharist Church hall, 5 to 8 p.m., 501 Fourth Avenue (at the corner of Fifth Street). Perogy sales from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 604-526-0988 or 604-522-7711.
Employment workshop, understanding labour market and employer expectations, 6:30 to 9 p.m., New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. A series of employment workshops will be offered at the New Westminster Public Library on Fridays in November. Co-sponsored by the New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC's settlement program. Register with the library at 604-527-4667 or MOSAIC at 604-438-8214 ext. 112 or email [email protected].
Saturday, November 30
Evelyn Sangster Benson book launch, A Century in a Small Town. Will read some of the stories from the book, 2 p.m., New Westminster Public Library. Benson's family has lived in the same house for five generations. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing at the reception. To register, call 604-527-4667 or email [email protected]. The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 Sixth Ave. and is wheelchair accessible.
World War Two Café, gives people a chance to sit down with a cup of tea and chat with someone who lived through the Second World War. Visitors can ask questions about air raids, children's evacuations, battle accounts, and the war effort on the home front and other stories. Ten New Westminster residents and former residents have signed up to tell their stories and answer questions. This all-ages event is taking place at Century House from 12:30 to 3:15 p.m. Call 604-527-4640 for more information and to register.
Monday, December 9
New Westminster Lions, meet at Boston Pizza, Columbia Square, 6:30 p.m. Visitors and newcomers welcome, bring a friend. Info: 604-525-4477.
