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New Westminster to light up Anvil Centre in for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

New Westminster to light up Anvil Centre in for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

New Westminster is joining cities around the world in commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. In 2006, the United Nations General Assembly designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).
New West program provides fresh produce to folks who need it

New West program provides fresh produce to folks who need it

If you’re an avid gardener – or among the many who have taken it up during the COVID-19 pandemic – the Plant a Row – Grow a Row program welcomes your support in providing healthy produce to folks in need.
New West thrift store ready to reopen and help Royal Columbian Hospital

New West thrift store ready to reopen and help Royal Columbian Hospital

The Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary is getting back to work raising funds for much-needed equipment at the hospital.
Connecting New West – piece by piece

Connecting New West – piece by piece

A new initiative is connecting the community – one piece at a time. For many folks who are spending more time than normal at home because of COVID-19, jigsaw puzzles have been a good fit for their free time.
Miss New Westminster 2020 crowned at home

Miss New Westminster 2020 crowned at home

What's happening Around Town
Puzzles, books and food being served up at Century House in New West

Puzzles, books and food being served up at Century House in New West

Century House’s regular programming may be on hold because of COVID-19 but its striving to help local seniors in other ways.
New West charity lends a hand to Royal Columbian Hospital

New West charity lends a hand to Royal Columbian Hospital

What's happening Around Town
New Westminster celebrating Seniors Week

New Westminster celebrating Seniors Week

Century House is heading online to celebrate Seniors Week.
Stressed in New West? Try these free laughter yoga classes

Stressed in New West? Try these free laughter yoga classes

Suffering from COVID-19 stress? Laugh it off – literally. New Westminster residents are invited to take part in a new series of free laughter yoga classes. The classes are being led by laughter yoga teacher Shelley Nessman.
Generous donation allows United Way to help out in New West

Generous donation allows United Way to help out in New West

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