Monday, October 21
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.
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, be our guest at Tillicum Toastmasters. 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].
Tuesday, October 22
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security, information session giving an overview of these programs, 10 to 12 p.m., New Westminster Public Library. The main library is located at 716 Sixth Ave. and is wheelchair accessible. Eligibility requirements, types of benefits available, benefits for low-income seniors, and the changes to the Canada Pension Plan will be discussed, followed by a question and answer period. For more information and to register, call the library at 604-527-4667. The information session is co-sponsored by New Westminster Public Library and Services Canada.
Award winning novelist Annabel Lyon, talks about her work and reads from her recent book, The Sweet Girl, 7 p.m., New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. The Sweet Girl continues the story Lyon began in her first award-winning novel, The Golden Mean. The reading is free but registration is required. Phone 604-527-467 or email [email protected].
Thursday, October 24
Creative uses of photos, workshop at the New Westminster Public Library, 7 p.m., 716 Sixth Ave. Taking photos is so easy with digital technology, but then what? Learn how to get your photos off your camera and out of your computer file and do something creative with them. Computer photo sharing, social media, digital photo books and personalized calendars are just some of the ideas of how you can use your photographs. The workshop is free but pre-registration is required. Call 604-527-4667 or email [email protected].
Learn about the B.C. school system, a Settlement Workers in School worker will be available to answer all our questions. Find out about parent-teacher conferences, what to do if your child is having a problem at school, the value of extracurricular activities and more. Presentation is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the main branch of the New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Register with the library at 604-527-4667 or with MOSAIC at 604-522-3722 extension 155 or email [email protected]. Cosponsored by the New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC's settlement program.
Friday, October 25
Ukrainian Perogy Supper, Holy Eucharist Church hall, 5 to 8 p.m., 501 Fourth Ave. Perogy sales from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 604-526-0988 or the hall at 604-522-7711.
Saturday, October 26
Batik making at he library, learn about the fascinating art of batik at a workshop at the New Westminster Public Library, 1 to 5 p.m. Batik has been part of Indonesia's tradition since the 5th Century AD. The workshop is an opportunity to learn about Indonesian traditional batik making and its history. Participants will also have a hands-on opportunity to learn how to make their own batik. Pre-registration is required. Call 604-527-4667 or email [email protected]. The main branch of the library is at 716 Sixth Ave. and is wheelchair accessible.
Tuesday, November 5
Royal Columbian Hospital auxiliary, general meeting, 1 p.m., Neil Russell room of Royal Columbian Hospital, 330 East Columbia St. All welcome. Info: Barbara at 604-526-9041.
Saturday, November 9
The Ladies of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #20, sponsoring a craft fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., CAW Hall at 707 12th St.
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.
