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 relationship issues for newcomers to Canada. Differences 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 rbagheri@mosaicbc.com.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Glenbrooke North Residents' Association meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Plaskett Room, upstairs at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
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.
ONGOING
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 co-sponsored by Family Services of Greater Vancouver and held 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 psteiner@fsgv.ca.
