- TO AUG. 31
A Taste for Reading, summer reading program for adults. Enter to win prizes, including a Kobo eReader, by telling the New Westminster Public Library what your favourite books are. For more information on this program and the contest, call the library at 604-527-4660.
- FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
Codependents Anonymous, Freedom Group, 12-step program for people who want healthier, more functional relationships with themselves and others. 7: 30 p.m. at Royal Columbian Hospital, Sherbrooke Centre at 260 Sherbrooke St., main floor lounge. Info: Sue 604-580-8889 or info line at 604-515-5585.
Free dance party, 7 p.m. at Hyack Square at the foot of Eighth Street and Columbia. The event is weather permitting, so visit www. dancewithmenewwest.com on the day of the event to see if the dancing is going ahead.
- MONDAY, AUGUST 29
Tillicum Toastmasters public speaking meeting, 7: 20 to 9: 30 p.m. at the Unity in Action Hall at 1630 Edinburgh St. Guests are welcome. Info: http: //tillicum.freetoasthost.ws or call 778-822-9212.
Naranon support group, a 12-step program for relatives and friends of those affected by drug abuse and addiction problems. Meets every Monday, 7: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. at 327 Eighth St. (group room). All welcome. Info at Naranon information line - 604-878-8844.
- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Codependents Anonymous, Freedom Group, 12-step program. 7: 30 p.m. at Royal Columbian Hospital, Sherbrooke Centre at 260 Sherbrooke St., main floor lounge. Info: Sue 604-580-8889 or info line at 604-515-5585.
- MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Naranon support group, a 12-step program for relatives and friends of those affected by drug abuse and addiction problems. Meets every Monday, 7: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. at 327 Eighth St. (group room). All welcome. Info at Naranon information line - 604-878-8844.
- TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Royal Columbian Hospital auxiliary general meeting, 1 p.m. in the Neil Russell room of the hospital. General public is welcome to attend. Info: Barbara at 604-526-9041.
- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Codependents Anonymous, Freedom Group, 12-step program for people who want healthier, more functional relationships with themselves and others. 7: 30 p.m. at Royal Columbian Hospital, Sherbrooke Centre at 260 Sherbrooke St., main floor lounge. Info: Sue 604-580-8889 or info line at 604-515-5585.
?SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Clean Up in New Westminster, hosted by Westminster House. Event at Hyack Square, with registration starting at 11 a.m. and Clean Up contest beginning at noon. Free lunch for all participants. Info: Susan Hogarth at 604-524-5633 or email susan@westminsterhouse. ca.
- ONGOING
No need to stand alone, Senior Peer Counselling at Century House is a free oneto-one service in New Westminster. Trained volunteers stand alongside you to provide support through challenges such as grief, loneliness, loss of health and finding new meaning in life. Privacy is assured. Call 604-519-1064 for more information.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, (TOPS) chapters meet weekly throughout the Lower Mainland. TOPS is a non-profit, low-cost, weight-loss support group promoting sensible food choices and moderate exercise. To find a meeting location near you, call Gail, 604-941-8699.
Send non-profit listings by email to calendar@ royalcityrecord.com.
