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
Tillicum Toastmasters, be our guest at Tillicum Toastmasters for our annual humorous speech and table topics contest. Guests are welcomed and not required to speak, 7:20 to 9:30 p.m. Info: 3435. toastmastersclubs.org or email [email protected].
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Sapperton Pensioners' monthly general meeting, 318 Keary St. New members welcome. Info: 604-724-9722.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Free workshop for men and women, going through the challenging transition from couple to single again at Century House, 620 Eighth St. Meet others who can understand and relate to circumstances similar to your own. Presentation by a certified counsellor consists of information, guidance, support and discussion. Issues pertaining to dealing and cooperating with former partners regarding the best interest of the child will be addressed. Sponsored by Vancouver Foundation and coordinated by Family Services. Workshop consists of four, two-hour sessions from 7 to 9 p.m. Registration is required. Contact Molly at 604-521-6200. Also takes place on Friday, Sept. 27, Oct. 4 and 11.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society Plant Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Royal Square Mall, Eighth and McBride. Info: Pat 604-921-7042.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15
New Westminster Lions, meet at Boston Pizza, Columbia Square, 6:30 p.m. Visitors and newcomers welcome, bring a friend. Info: 604-525-4477.
Also meet again at the same time and location on Tuesday, Nov. 12 and Monday, Dec. 9.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16
Sapperton Pensioners' monthly general meeting, 318 Keary St. New members welcome. Info: 604-724-9722. Also meet again at the same location on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
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.
Burnaby South Secondary School, 40th grad reunion, Class of '73 but open to all classes from 1970 to 1974,
Saturday, Oct. 12, Fraser room at Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel. Register at http://burnabysouth [email protected] or email [email protected].
Parenting in Canada (in English), Thursdays from Oct. 3 to Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Child minding, snacks and bus tickets available. No cost to participants. Info: 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
Community kitchens for parents and seniors, various times and locations. Child minding, snacks and bus tickets available. No cost to participants. Info: 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
ESL for moms and caregivers (levels one and two), Monday from Sept. 30 to Dec. 16 and Thursdays from Oct. 3 to Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Child minding, snacks and bus tickets available. No cost to participants. Info: 604-525-9144 or [email protected].
ESL for grandparents, Mondays from Sept. 30 to Dec. 16, 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Child minding, snacks and bus tickets available. No cost to participants. Info: 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
Single mothers support group, Wednesdays from Oct. 9 to Dec. 18, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Child minding, snacks and bus tickets available. No cost to participants. Info: 604-525-9144 or email psteiner@fsgv. ca.
Parents Connect, newcomer mother and Parent Connector mothers of young children get together, Fridays from Sept. 27 to Dec. 13, 9:30 to 12 p.m. Child minding, snacks and bus tickets available. No cost to participants. Info: 604-525-9144 or [email protected]. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #20, is sponsoring a craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., CAW Hall at 707 12th St. Tables are being offered for rent for $20. Proof of vendor liability insurance is required.
Eager vendors are booking now so don't miss out. To reserve a table, contact the auxiliary secretary, Vera Gjestrum, at 604-520-1187 or veragj@shaw. ca.
Free citizenship classes at New Westminster Public Library, prepare for the citizenship test for free. Classes held first Wednesday and Thursday of each month, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The classes are cosponsored by the New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC's settlement program. To register, phone MOSAIC at 604-52-3722 ext. 155 or email [email protected], or register through the library at 604-527-4667.
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), New Westminster. All welcome. Call 604-878-8844 for more info.
