Tuesday, February 4
Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary, general meeting, 1 p.m., Neil Russell room of Royal Columbian Hospital, 330 East Columbia St., third floor of Columbia tower. For more information, call Barbara at 604-526-9041.
Family Law, free program sponsored by the People's Law School. A lawyer will talk about some of the many issue involved in Family Law in B.C. He will include violence in the family, parenting issues, child/spousal support, and in particular, the new property division legislation. As space is limited, pre-register at 604-527-4667 or [email protected]. The family law program will be held in the auditorium of the New Westminster Public Library at 716 Sixth Ave.
Wednesday February 5
Travel show at the library, take an armchair tour along the road less traveled when Debbie Smith presents her travel photos of Turkmenistan, 2:30 p.m. Adjacent to the Caspian Sea, with Iran and Afghanistan as southern neighbours, Turkmenistan has a long and colourful history and was once part of the famous Silk Road. The travel shows are sponsored by the University Women's Club of New Westminster and held in the New Westminster Public Library auditorium at 716 Sixth Ave.
Quayside Community Board annual general meeting, registration begins at 6:15 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Topics include presentations about the Larco development proposal, Plaza 88's proposed highrise, Quay Pacific Property Management talk about limitation law, specific to strata corporations and property management, and Seniors Services Society representatives about their March fundraiser and the Meals on Wheels program. Meet the new 2014 board and see who won the Light Up The Quay competition. For information, email [email protected] or call 604-521-6677 Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, February 10
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, solid public speaking ability is a great skill to have. 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 12
Writers Discovery Group, meets 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.
Travel show at the library, take an armchair tour along the road less travelled when Debbie Smith presents her travel photos of Turkmenistan, 7:30 p.m. Adjacent to the Caspian Sea, with Iran and Afghanistan as southern neighbours, Turkmenistan has a long and colourful history and was once part of the famous Silk Road. The travel shows are sponsored by the University Women's Club of New Westminster and held in the New Westminster Public Library auditorium at 716 Sixth Ave.
Thursday, February 13
Rhyming Verse: The Joy, The Curse, a workshop in which Garry Ward examines the elements that distinguish great modern rhyming verse from Hallmark cards, including surprise, variation and musicality, 6:30 p.m. New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Learn about this poetry art form at a workshop sponsored by the Royal City Literary Arts Society and the New Westminster Public Library. As space is limited, register at 604-527-4667 or [email protected].
Friday, February 14
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. For information on location, call 604-525-9144 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.
Saturday, March 1
Thrift sale and coffee break, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 East Columbia St.
Ongoing
Strengthening Families Together, free 10-week course for families with a loved one suffering from mental illness. Provides information, tools and support to cope with the challenges. Course begins Feb. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sherbrooke Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital. Class-size limited. Registration required. Register before Feb. 11 to Catherine at 778-358-8410.
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.
