MONDAY, JANUARY 28

Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Bonsor Seniors Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., 9: 30 to 11: 15 a.m. Info: 604439-1456.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31

Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.

Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11: 45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.

Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie, McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library at 4595 Albert St. 7 to 8: 30 p.m. Suzuki interweaves this lecture with emotional and beautiful scenes from the places and events of the past 70 years that shaped his life. Free, but space is limited; to register, or for more information, visit www.bpl.bc.ca/ events/mcgill, call 604-2998955 or ask at the library.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Bonsor Seniors Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., 9: 30 to 11: 15 a.m. Info: 604439-1456.

B.C. Fuschia and Begonia Society meeting, 8 p.m. at St. Helen's Catholic Church gym, 3871 Pandora St. Refreshments will be served. Info: Fran at 604-391-3262 or Elsie at 604-299-5438.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.

Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11: 45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Preventing elder abuse and neglect seminar, 2: 30 to 4 p.m. at the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. This seminar starts with an explanation of the many forms that abuse and neglect of seniors can take. Participants then learn how to identify suspicious signs and symptoms. Info: Carol Ha at 604-431-4131 ext. 27 or email carol.ha@ thebms.ca.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.

Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11: 45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Minibus Trip: Canadian Museum of Flight in Langley, as put on by the Edmonds Community Centre for 55plus, 7282 Kingsway. After the tour, enjoy lunch (not included) and free time in lovely Fort Langley. 9 a.m. to 3: 15 p.m. $19.38 members, $25.83 non-members, bar code: 289515. To register, please call 604-297-4400.

Forever Edmonds Black and White Ball, celebrate 40 years of Edmonds excitement, as this semi-formal event features entertainment, dinner and dancing, plus the first look at the newly unveiled Edmonds yearbook, 5 to 8 p.m. $25, bar code: 290118. To register, please call 604297-4400.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Forever Edmonds Capsule Countdown, family-friendly event celebrating the rich heritage of the Edmonds' community. Event features entertainment, children's activities, crafts and light refreshments. Donations to Edmonds Seniors Society gratefully accepted. 10: 30 a.m. to noon, free admission.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Bonsor Seniors Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., 9: 30 to 11: 15 a.m. Info: 604439-1456.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.

Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11: 45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Bonsor Seniors Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., 9: 30 to 11: 15 a.m. Info: 604439-1456.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28

Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.

Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11: 45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.

ONGOING

Fun seniors' choir, needs a piano accompanist and some members. Choir practises at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Confederation Seniors Centre, 4585 Albert St. Choir performs Tuesday afternoons at senior residences and hospitals. Free to members. Info, contact Maggie at 604565-4444.

Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society, meets once a month at noon at Bonsor Recreation Complex in the Metrotown area. New members welcome. Info: Pat at 604-921-7042.

West Coast Assistance Teams, a registered charity that provides highly trained assistance dogs to disabled people in the Lower Mainland, is looking for puppy-raisers to provide loving foster homes for puppies in training. Program 100 per cent volunteer-run; volunteers welcome in all areas. Call 604-293-1211 or email teams@telus.net.

Anxious Speakers' Support Group, for those fearing public speaking or social interaction, meets Mondays from 7 to 9: 30 p.m. at BCIT in Burnaby. E-mail speakers@ vcn.bc.ca.

Burnaby Hospital Auxiliary, looking for new volunteers. Call 604-412-6129 or 604-2995216.

Girl Guides of Canada, year-round registration and volunteer info, 1-800-565-8111.

Diabetic support group, meets at Bonsor Recreation Complex, first Monday of each month from 1: 30 to 2: 45 p.m. New members always welcome. Info: 604-439-5510.

The Burnaby Laughter Club, hosts free meetings every Tuesday night from 7 to 8 p.m., at the Marlborough daycare, at the corner of Royal Oak and Sanders. For more information, visit www. laughterclub.org, or contact Teri McLean at 604 451-1304.

Parent support circles, offering understanding, support and encouragement; learn new ways to nurture and love your child with support circles in English and Chinese, a free service offered by Parent Support Services of B.C. Info: 604-669-1616, www.parent supportbc.ca.

Social and Bible study session, for women, with preschool and nursery program for children up to age six, Wednesdays during the school year, 9: 30 to 11: 15 a.m., with refreshments provided, Nelson Avenue Community Church, 604-4354123.

Be a Big Brother, spend a few hours a week biking, hiking and being a buddy to a boy. Call 604-876-2447, ext. 246, or visit www.bigbrothersvan couver.com.

Edmonds Community Centre for 55-plus, needs volunteers to take meeting minutes. Call 604-525-1842. Food service volunteers needed for weekday and Saturday mornings, call 604-297-4400.

Burnaby RCMP auxiliary constable program, now accepting applications from people 19 years of age or older. Volunteers take about 100 hours of classroom training and about 70 hours of outside training. To apply, send a resume to Const. Ann McNeilly, ann.mcneilly@ rcmp-grc.gc.ca or by mail to RCMP Burnaby Detachment, 6355 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, V5G 2J2.

Cancer Connection, peer volunteers offer one-to-one information and emotional support to people living with cancer. For information, call 1-888-939-3333.

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