Wednesday, November 13
Travel show in New Westminster Public Library, take an armchair trip to Tuscany when Glenn Marcus shows the photographs of his travels through the countryside and towns of this romantic area of Italy, 7:30 p.m. The travel shows are co-sponsored by the University Women's Club of New Westminster and the library and are held in the library's auditorium at 716 Sixth Ave. The library is wheelchair accessible.
Thursday, November 14
Self esteem and positive self talk, workshop in Farsi, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn how to increase your personal confidence and find out how positive self-talk c an influence your life, making you more successful and fulfilled. Register with the library at 604-527-4667 or with MOSAIC at 604-438-8214 extension 120 or email [email protected]. The workshop is co-sponsored by the New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC's settlement program.
Friday, November 15
Employment workshop, interview skills and self marketing, 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 18
New Westminster Puffers Club, 12:30 to 2 p.m. New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Anyone with COPD or other breathing problems are welcome to attend. Hope to see you there.
Tuesday, November 19
Book Bits: Rapid Staff Reviews, join New Westminster Public Library staff for a fun, lively evening of books, when staff will present some of their favourite books. Each review is timed and the event is paced by a bell-ringing moderator. As space is limited, pre-register by phone at 604-527-4667 or email [email protected]. The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 Sixth Ave. and is wheelchair accessible.
Wednesday, November 20
Glenbrooke North Residents' Association, meets at 7 p.m. in the Plaskett Room, upstairs at the New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Area resident Deanna Tan Francoeur will speak about purchasing playground equipment for Qayqayt Elementary School and the My Health My Community Survey, and resident Anna Del Monte will present plans for a two-car garage with a loft on Second Street. Also on the agenda: volunteer opportunities with the City of New Westminster; community bus shuttle, Realtor Derrick Thornhill who will speak on oil tanks and knob and tube wiring, and the fire department will cover "hidden horrors" like chimney fire and flammables, gases, paint and other contaminants that homeowners may have in their homes.
Sapperton Pensioners' monthly general meeting, 318 Keary St. New members welcome. Info: 604-724-9722.
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].
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 form 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
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. Visits 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 resident 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.
