CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thursday, January 3, 2013
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.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Square and rounds beginner round dance lessons, put on by the Burnaby Singles Square Dance Club. 4:30 p.m. Drop-in fee is $6. Dancing takes place at 6871 Roberts St. For more info, go to http//swingingsinglesbc-ca.webs.com or call Sylvia at 604-469-1661.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Tai chi classes, renovate your body and start the New Year right by signing up to learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. New beginner classes start from 7 to 9 p.m. at West Burnaby United Church, 6050 Sussex Ave. For more info, call 604-681-6609, email Vancouver@taoist.org or go to www.taoist.org.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Square and rounds modern beginner square dance lessons, put on by the Burnaby Singles Square Dance Club. 7 p.m. First two lessons are free. Drop-in fee is $5. Dancing takes place at 6871 Roberts St. For more info, go to http//swingingsinglesbc-ca.webs.com or call Judy 604-273-3040 or Ron 604-421-3266.
SFU Philosophers' CafŽ, Nature's Garden Organic Deli at Cornerstone Building, 8968 University High St. 7 p.m. Moderator: Jason Carreiro is a PhD student in SFU's faculty of education who asks where is happiness? Please call 778-782-5215 or visit www.philosopherscafe.net for further information. Everyone welcome. Registration and experience not required. Admission is free.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
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, January 11, 2013
SFU Philosophers' CafŽ, Burnaby Public Library, McGill branch at 4595 Albert St. 7 p.m. Join moderator Kevin Lam, lecturer in the department of biological sciences at SFU for an exhilarating Friday evening discussion. Everyone welcome. Registration and experience not required. Admission is free.
Monday, January 14, 2013
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, January 16, 2013
Square and rounds modern beginner square dance lessons, put on by the Burnaby Singles Square Dance Club. 7 p.m. First two lessons are free. Drop-in fee is $5. Dancing takes place at 6871 Roberts St. For more info, go to http//swingingsinglesbc-ca.webs.com or call Judy 604-273-3040 or Ron 604-421-3266.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
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, January 18, 2013
Documentary showing of White Water Black Gold, presented by BROKE (Burnaby Residents Opposng Kinder Morgan Expansion) Filmmaker David Lavallee, will introduce documentary at the Capitol Hill Community Centre, 361 Howard Ave. 7 p.m. Admission by donation.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Bottle drive, by the Grade 9 boys' and Grade 10 girls' basketball teams at Burnaby Central. Info: email bcss.lss@gmail.com with your address and phone number so that volunteer can come by and pick up your recyclables. People can also drop off their empties at the school at 6100 Deer Lake Pkwy between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Monday, January 21, 2013
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.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Pension and Tax Options seminar, 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. This workshop describes the potential pension benefits that may occur if a couple enters involuntary separation. The workshop also deals with the rules which govern tax allowances for caregivers and disabled people. The procedures and forms to use to apply for these allowances are reviewed. Info: Carol Ha at 604-431-4131 ext. 27 or email carol.ha@thebms.ca.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Square and rounds modern beginner square dance lessons, put on by the Burnaby Singles Square Dance Club. 7 p.m. First two lessons are free. Drop-in fee is $5. Dancing takes place at 6871 Roberts St. For more info, go to http//swingingsinglesbc-ca.webs.com or call Judy 604-273-3040 or Ron 604-421-3266.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
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, January 28, 2013
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, January 31, 2013
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.