Thursday, February 20
Jump start your heritage and genealogy research, at the drop-in clinics at the New Westminster Public Library, 5 to 8 p.m. Get personal assistance researching your New Westminster house or family. Librarians will be available to show you how to find information online and in print, including unique materials found only at the library. Historical photographs, newspaper articles, obituaries and funeral records are some of the resources available. The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 Sixth Ave. and is wheelchair accessible.
Friday Feb. 21
Creating and updating a resume and cover letter, workshop at New Westminster Public Library, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Register with the library at 604-527-4667 or with MOSAIC at 604-438-8214 extension 112 or email [email protected]. Cosponsored by New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC's settlement program. The New Westminster Public Library is located at 716 Sixth Ave.
Monday, February 24
Codependents Anonymous, Freedom Group is a Twelve Step program for men and women who want healthier more functional relationships with themselves and others. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. at Royal Columbian Hospital, 330 East Columbia St., Neil Russell Room, third floor of Columbia tower. Info: Sue at 604-580-8889 or the CoDA information line at 604-515-5585.
Tillicum Toastmasters, public speaking is one of the greatest fears and even ranks higher than the fear of death. We have all been there and the good news is, we can help. Check out our club and have fun. Guests are welcomed and not required to speak, 7:20 to 9:30 p.m., Unity in Action Hall, 163- Edinburgh St. For more info, www.3435.toastmastersclubs.org or email [email protected].
Wednesday, February 26
NWSS Jazz Night at The Columbia, with guests GMS Jazz Band, Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., 7 p.m. This supper club type evening will include door prizes and salsa dancing. Food and beverages are available to purchase at the Columbia Theatre. Tickets are $12 and available at www.nwssmusic.com.
Friday, February 28
Ukrainian Perogy Supper, 5 to 8 p.m., Holy Eucharist Church Hall, 501 Fourth Ave. Perogy sales from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 604-526-0988 or 604-522-7711.
Interview skills and self-marketing, workshop at New Westminster Public Library, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Register with the library at 604-527-4667 or with MOSAIC at 604-438-8214 extension 112 or email [email protected]. Cosponsored by New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC's settlement program. The New Westminster Public Library is located at 716 Sixth Ave.
Saturday, March 1
Thrift sale and coffee break, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 East Columbia St.
Sunday, March 2
West Coast Tap Dance Collective annual general meeting and tap jam, De Dutch New Westminster, 1035 Columbia St. Annual general meeting at 4:30 p.m., tap jam at 5:30 p.m. Features movers and shakes of the tap world working together to form the future of our community, election of new board, free appetizers, and tap jam. Free for members attending the AGM or $5 for members (jam only) and $10 for non-members (jam only).
Tuesday, March 4
Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary general meeting, 1 p.m., Neil Russell room, third floor of Columbia tower, Royal Columbian Hospital, 330 East Columbia St. Info: Barb at 604-526-9041.
A Call to Nurse: Memories of Royal Columbian Hospital School of Nursing, a presentation in which nursing school graduates tell their stories. Memories of the hospital's school of nursing still live on and were recently gathered in a new book, A Call to Nurse, which will be featured at 7 p.m. Several of the alumnae will talk about the history of the school and will share some of the stories and photographs. As space is limited, register at 604-527-4667 or [email protected]. The library is at 716 Sixth Ave. and is wheelchair accessible.
Take an armchair tour to Turkey at the New Westminster Public Library. Rick Carswell will show highlights from Istanbul and a side trip to Ephesus, 2:30 p.m. The travel shows are sponsored by the University Women's Club of New Westminster and held in the library's auditorium at 716 Sixth Ave.
Wednesday, March 12
Take an armchair tour to Turkey at the New Westminster Public Library. Rick Carswell will show highlights from Istanbul and a side trip to Ephesus, 7:30 p.m. The travel shows are sponsored by the University Women's Club of New Westminster and held in the library's auditorium at 716 Sixth Ave.
Ongoing
New Westminster Tinnitus Support Group, meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Century House, 620 Eighth St., ABC Room. Tinnitus is a ringing, humming, buzzing or other sound in our head or ears that doesn't have an outside source. The group discusses the latest treatment information and coping and stress reduction techniques, and offers encouraged and camaraderie to help combat this debilitating condition. For more information, contact group leader Gerald Blackwell at 604-600-9142 or email [email protected].
Naranon Support Group, a 12 Step program for relatives and friends of those affected by drug abuse and addiction problems. Meets every Monday evening from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., 323 Eighth St. (group room), New Westminster. All welcome. Call 604-878-8844 for more info.
Homework club, for parents and school-aged children, Wednesdays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 22 to March 12. Program is being held at Olivet Church, 713 Queens Ave. No cost to participants. Child minding for children six and under, snacks and bus tickets available. Program held at Olivet Church, 713 Queens Ave. Call 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
Community kitchens for parents of children under 12, every second Thursday morning beginning Jan. 16, Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave. Prepare tasty meals using fresh whole foods, meet new people, and learn to budget, plan meals and save time and money. To register contact Patricia Davison 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
Community kitchens for adults aged 55 and older, every second Thursday morning beginning Jan. 30, Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave. Prepare tasty meals using fresh whole foods, meet new people, and learn to budget, plan meals and save time and money. To register contact Patricia Davison 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
ESL for moms and caregivers, Level 1, Mondays starting Jan. 6 to March 10 and also on March 31, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. No cost to participants. Child minding for children six and under, snacks and bus tickets available. Program held at Olivet Church, 713 Queens Ave. Call 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
ESL for moms and caregivers, Level 2, Thursdays starting Jan. 9 to March 13. No cost to participants. Child minding for children six and under, snacks and bus tickets available. Program held at Olivet Church, 713 Queens Ave. Call 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
ESL for grandparents, Mondays from Jan. 6 to March 10, and March 31. No cost to participants. Child minding for children six and under, snacks and bus tickets available. Program held at Olivet Church, 713 Queens Ave. Call 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
Single Mothers' support group, Wednesdays from Jan. 8 to March 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. No cost to participants. Child minding for children six and under, snacks and bus tickets available. Program held at Olivet Church, 713 Queens Ave. For information, call 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
Parenting in Canada program, Thursdays from Jan. 9 to March 13, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. No cost to participants. Child minding for children six and under, snacks and bus tickets available. For information on location, call 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
Parents Connect program, Fridays from Feb. 14 to May 23, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. No cost to participants. Child minding, snacks and bus tickets available. Program held at Olivet Church, 713 Queens Ave. For information, call 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
Are you gay, bi-sexual or just not sure? Need a safe place to talk? HOMINUM is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. Meets every Monday evening in locations around Metro Vancouver. For information and meeting location: call Don at 604-329-9760 or Art at 604-462-9813.
Writers Discovery Group, meets on the second Wednesday of the month, 10 a.m. to noon, New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. We welcome all writers wanting to reader their work and meet other writers who would like to discuss their writing style.
