THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

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.

Burnaby Gogos meeting, 6 to 8 p.m. at Amica at Rideau Manor, 1850 Rosser Ave. This group of women is dedicated to raising awareness about African grandmothers and the children in their care who have been orphaned by AIDS. Info: 604-433-3026.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

ROAR (Royal Oak and Rumble) community picnic, in the park west of Burnaby South Secondary School.

Refreshments, hot dogs, fun and entertainment. Event goes rain or shine. Local band Rainshadow will provide the music. 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 as you dine and dance the night away at Edmonds. Catered Chinese food is also provided and included in the registration fee. 5 to 8: 30 p.m. $15 member, $18.75 non-member. Info: 604-525-1671. Bar code: 280526

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

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, 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 info 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.

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, door prizes, home baked goods and more.

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.

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. For more information, call Susan at 604-298-6693 or go to spokenword.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 about the ongoing weekly Walking Group for Grief and the fall Adult Bereavement Support Group beginning Oct. 17, call 604-520-5087 or email mchute@burnabyhos pice.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, free for guests. Info: burnabyblabbers@webtech wireless.com.

Lochdale Hall, located on Sperling Avenue at Hastings Street, in Burnaby has midweek day and evening times available for rent to lowimpact renters. A beautiful heritage hall at reasonable rates. Call Bill for more info 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. For more information, contact Tom, 6044302763.