FRIDAY, AUGUST 30 Understanding Labour Market and Employer Expectations, an employment workshop at the New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC's settlement program are offering free employment workshops on Fridays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For more information and to register, call Faustin at MOSAIC at 604-438-8214, ext. 112, or email [email protected]. To register through the library, call 604 527-4667.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 Community Spirit Fun Run, five-kilometre walk and 10-km bike. Registration, 8:30 a.m., event starts at 9 a.m., St.
Aidan's Presbyterian Church, 1320 Seventh Ave. Cost is $5 per person or $15 per family of four. Includes draws, refreshments and fun. Come and meet your neighbours.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary, general meeting at 1 p.m. in the Neil Russell room on the third floor of the Columbia Tower. The public is welcome to attend the meeting. For more information, call Barbara at 604-526-9041.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Parenting skills, a presentation by REACH Multicultural Family Centre, at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., will provide information on parenting and family relationships issues for newcomers to Canada. Difference between eastern and western styles of parenting which may present challenges for parents and youth facing a new culture will be discussed. Program runs from 1 to 3 p.m. and will be conducted in English, with translation available in French, Chichewa, Nyanja, Lingala and Swahili. To register, call the library at 604-527-4667 or SUCCESS at 604-430-1899, extension 110.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 New Westminster Lions, meet at Boston Pizza, Columbia Square, 6:30 p.m. Visitors and newcomers welcome, bring a friend. Info: 604-525-4477.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Tenancy rights information session, learn the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, New Westminster Public Library, 6 to 8 p.m. Cosponsored by New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC's settlement program. The main library of the New Westminster Public Library is at 716 Sixth Ave. (Please note, the elevator may be unavailable due to repairs.) Register with the library at 604-527-4667 or with MOSAIC at 604-522-3722, extension 155, or email [email protected].
ONGOING Codependents Anonymous Freedom Group, a 12-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.
New Westminster Family Place drop-in at Lord Kelvin Elementary, every Thursday and Friday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 1010 Hamilton St. Drop-in includes free play, stories, songs and craft activities. Info: 604-520-3666 or www.nwfamily.bc.ca.
New Westminster Family Place, is a free family resource centre for parents with children five and under. There is a playroom filled with toys, games, puzzles and crafts and staffed by early childhood educators and a family support worker. There is a parents' room for relaxing, and parenting classes are available.
Drop-in hours are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and Monday and Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 604-520-3666 for info.
The Canadian Club of New Westminster and the Fraser Valley, meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Justice Institute, 715 McBride Blvd. Meet and greet at 6 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. and guest speaker at 8 p.m. Info: www.ourcanadian.blogspot.com.
New Westminster Photography Club, meets first and fourth Tuesday of each month from September to May (exceptions May and December, first Tuesday only), 7:30 p.m., Centennial Lodge in Queen's Park. Info: nwphoto.org.
Overeaters Anonymous, Are you out of control when it comes to food? We can help. Meetings on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:15 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 335 Seventh St. (enter off Fourth Avenue). Info: 604-524-5244.
Got stuff you don't want? Recycle it with the Developmental Disabilities Association. Bins take cloth items and non-breakable housewares and pickup of dishes, toys and books can be arranged. Call 604-273-9778 or visit www.develop.bc.ca.
ESL Conversation Circles at the library, drop-ins for adults who want to meet people and practise speaking English. Session for all adults take place every Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; sessions for women only take place every Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. (children are welcome). The programs are cosponsored by Family Services of Greater Vancouver and held in the library's auditorium at 716 Sixth Ave. Info and registration: 604-527-4660.
Parenting in Canada (in English), Thursdays from Oct. 3 to Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Free. Childminding, snacks and bus tickets available. Info: 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
Western Society for Children, holds a parent support group in New Westminster, Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with child minding on request, for parents with children 12 and under who have diverse learning needs. To register, call Wanda Gendron at 604-515-0810. 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). All welcome. Call 604-878-8844 for more info.
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.
