1. Check out some of the volunteer opportunities around town at the 2019 New Westminster Volunteer Fest on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Royal City Centre, 610 Sixth St. In addition to finding out about volunteer opportunities, you can enjoy some of the day’s entertainment. Info: www.volunteerconnections.ca.
2. Watch a movie at Landmark Cinemas New Westminster where you’ll find everything from blockbusters to family favourites. For a full list of movies, show times and deals, go to www.landmarkcinemas.com/showtimes/new-westminster.
3. Enjoy afternoon tea at Irving House and learn about this tasty beverage. Afternoon Tea at Irving House (for folks 14 and up) is on Sunday, Jan. 27 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 302 Royal Ave. It’s $20, and registration is required (code 16605) at 604-527-4640.
4. Have fun and get moving a blast at a Zumba class in the community square at River Market on Sunday, Jan. 27 at 9 a.m. The drop-in class, which is for everyone aged 14 and up, is $5. River Market is at 810 Quayside Dr.
5. Take a ride on the Q to Q ferry and then enjoy a walk on along the Queensborough waterfront or the Quayside esplanade. The ferry runs from 6 to 9 a.m. and noon to 8 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends and statutory holidays and 6 to 9 a.m. and noon to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday. One way tickets are $2 or $1 for seniors over 65, children six to 18 years and people with disabilities. If you have exact change you can pay on board, or you can buy tickets and passes in advance at Queensborough Community Centre, Centennial Community Centre, city hall and shops in River Market (Craft Café, Jolene’s Natural Soaps, Paddlewheeler Liquor Store and Origins Chocolates Bar).
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