SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

ROAR (Royal Oak and Rumble) community picnic, in the park west of Burnaby South Secondary School. Refreshments and entertainment. Event goes rain or shine. Local band Rainshadow will provide the music from 11: 30 a.m. to 2: 30 p.m. Info: 604-565-0520.

Edmonds dinner and dance, presented by Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. Enjoy the musical stylings of G7. Catered Chinese food is also provided and included with registration, 5 to 8: 30 p.m. $15 member, $18.75 nonmember. Info: 604-525-1671. Bar code: 280526.

Multiculturalism forum on hate crime, the Sejong Counselling and Communication Services is organizing its fifth free community forum from 1 to 3 p.m. at Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave. Register at 778-837-3800 or bunhong@shaw.ca.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health information and consultation, massage and socializing. Bonsor Seniors Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., 9: 30 to 11: 15 a.m. Info: 604-439-1456.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

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 information and consultation, massage and socializing. Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11: 45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Burnaby Artists Guild painting event, Edmonds Community Centre, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Paint and brighten up the space for sick children. Members of the guild will be on hand to help and admire your efforts. First-time or experienced artists of all ages, children included, are welcome. Drop in and make your mark.

Rummage Sale, St. Theresa's Parish CWL at the Parish Hall on Fulwell Street at Canada Way, proceeds to local charities, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Info: Mary 604-526-9269.

Informational workshop for university transfer program, strategies from college to university and updating the adult graduation program from 10: 30 a.m. to noon. Burnaby Multicultural Society at 6255 Nelson Ave. Info: 604-431-4131, ext. 29. Workshop is free. Anyone interested is welcomed to join, especially high school parents and new immigrants.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society plant sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Royal Square Mall at Eighth Avenue and McBride Boulevard in New Westminster. Info: Pat at 604-921-7042.

Rummage Sale, St. Theresa's Parish CWL at the Parish Hall on Fulwell Street at Canada Way, proceeds to local charities, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: Mary 604-526-9269.

Burnaby Heights alley sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4200-block of Albert and Pandora, 1.5 blocks north of Anton's Pasta Restaurant. Treasures of 30 families for sale.

Fall Bazaar, hosted by Ladies Auxiliary to Dania Home, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the auditorium at Carl Mortensen Manor, 4035 Norland Ave. Trinkets, treasures, raffles and more.

Kidstuff swap meet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Willingdon Community Centre at 1491 Carleton Ave. 40 tables of pre-loved children's items. Info: 604-297-4526

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Burnaby Heights alley sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4200 block of Albert and Pandora, 1.5 blocks north of Anton's Pasta Restaurant. Treasures of 30 families for sale.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1

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: 604-439-1456.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

Burnaby Women's Connection luncheon, noon at the Scandinavian Center, 6540 Thomas St. Event features Dial B.C. 211 with Myrna Holman. Learn about services for all needs. Speaker: Shirley Loewen on Making Amends - It's all Good! Reservations: Aileen at 604-931-1712. Cost: $19.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

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.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6

Food drive, Comfort Keepers, in association with the Salvation Army, are collecting non-perishable food cans at the two Save-on-Foods Burnaby locations from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Goal is to collect 1,000 cans for this cause.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10

A Parade of Royal Fashions Over the Ages, 6: 30 p.m. in the hall at 7591 Gray Ave. South Burnaby United Church women hosting a dessert and coffee evening featuring Ivan Sayers, former curator of the Vancouver Museum. Admission $5. All are welcome.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11

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, OCTOBER 15

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: 604-439-1456.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18

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, OCTOBER 22

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: 604-439-1456.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25

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

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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29

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: 604-439-1456.

ONGOING

Applications for crafters' tables, Holy Cross annual Christmas market to be held on Nov. 17 and 18 in the school gymnasium located at 1450 Delta Ave. Info or to reserve a table, please email Christmasmarketcwl@gmail. com.

Burnaby Scottish Country Dance Club 2012/13 classes, Monday nights from 7: 15 to 10 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway. New members welcome, no experience or partner required. Drop in or call Gerry at 604-451-1161 or Rosemary at 604-298-6552 or go to www.rscdsvancouver. org/burnaby.html for info.

Spoken Word Toastmasters Club, meets on Thursdays 7 to 8: 45 p.m. at the Tommy Douglas Library and at 7175 Royal Oak Ave. on alternating weeks. Info: Susan at 604-298-6693 or http: //spoken word.toastmastersclubs.org.

Burnaby International Folk Dancers, meets every Tuesday night from 7: 30 to 9: 30 p.m. at Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave. Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every night; all levels welcome, no partner needed. Info: 604-436-9475.

Burnaby Hospice Society grief support programs, free for Burnaby residents who have suffered the loss of a loved one. For information on the weekly walking group for grief and the fall adult bereavement support group beginning Oct. 17, call 604-520-5087 or email mchute@ burnabyhospice.org.

Scandinavian dancing, Wednesday nights at the Scandinavian Centre, 6540 Thomas St., with separate instruction for beginners. Learn the waltz, polka, schottis, hambo, etc. All welcome. Call Judith at 604-526-4722 or email scandi@vcn.bc.ca.

Parkinson Society British Columbia, Burnaby support group, second Monday of each month, 1 to 3 p.m. Confederation Park Community Centre, 4585 Albert St. Meeting includes sharing ideas, coping strategies, information and resources, and good conversation. Info: Robbin Jeffereys, 1-800-668-3330 or 6046623240 or email rjeffereys@ parkinson.bc.ca.

Line dancing, beginners welcome. Moderate exercise for body and brain and lots of fun. Monday mornings at 10 a.m. at Deer Lake United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave. Enter by ramp at rear. More info: Georgie at 604-522-5647.

Dine dance and lessons, swing/Latin/ballroom, every Wednesday night, Legion ballroom, second floor, 4356 East Hastings. Buffet: 6: 30 to 8 p.m., beginner lesson at 7 p.m., intermediate at 7: 30 p.m., dance starts at 8 p.m. $15 for lessons; dance only, $5. Contact Byron Starr: 604726-0153, email byronstarr@ shaw.ca. No partner needed. Info: www.starrportable dancefloors.ca.

Drop-in English conversation class, run by Burnaby Multicultural Society. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2: 15 to 4: 15 p.m. Anyone welcome for socializing while practising English. Class accommodates all levels. Sessions at the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. Info: 6044314131, ext. 27 or 29.

Evening seniors dance, Monday evenings at Confederation Seniors Centre (excluding holidays), 7: 30 to 10: 30 p.m. Band: G7 Johnny Hsu, $5 for members, $6 guests. Includes refreshments in the break.

Edmonds senior golf club, for players of all levels, with games at either Central Park or Kensington Park pitch and putt. Call Reg at 604-515-7511 or Pat at 604-433-2072 for more info.

Burnaby Blabbers Toastmaster club, every second Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m., 215 - 4299 Canada Way. Info: burnabyblabbers@ webtechwireless.com.

Lochdale Hall, located on Sperling Avenue at Hastings Street in Burnaby, has midweek day and evening times available for rent to low impact renters. A beautiful heritage hall at reasonable rates. Call Bill, 604-298-8182.

Bingo for seniors, Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, every Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12: 15 p.m., games start at 12: 30. Dabbers and paper used. Come early to buy cards. Info: Tom, 604-430-2763.

Carpet bowling, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m. Info: 604-297-4400.

Wii club for seniors, Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway. Call Luke, 604-297-4403, if you are interested in joining.

Snooker for seniors, at Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway. Burnaby Seniors' membership required. Info: Tom, 6044302763.

Vancouver Rape Relief, needs male volunteers for group that raises money for the crisis centre and transition house. Contact Louisa Russell at info@rapereliefshelter. bc.ca.

Hominum, an informal discussion and support group for gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. Meetings every Monday around the Lower Mainland. For more info, call Don, 604-329-9760 or Bernie, 604-688-8639.

Edmonds' computer club, classes run Wednesdays from 9 to 11: 30 a.m., Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. Info: 604-297-4400.