SATURDAY, JANUARY 19

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 volunteers 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.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21

Internet Safety workshop, covering Internet 101; emerging trends online; high-risk activities online, including texting, sexting, online gaming, cyber bullying, social network sites and cyber porn; the nature of sexual exploitation in cyberspace; and internet addictions. New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave. 7 to 8: 30 p.m., Info: www.nwcrc.ca or phone 604-521-0111. Presentation by John Stellingwerff.

MONDAY, JANUARY 21

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

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

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 swingingsinglesbcca.webs.com or call Judy 604-273-3040 or Ron 604-4213266.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24

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

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.

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.

ONGOING

Options for Sexual Health, local clinics are staffed by nurses, doctors, and trained volunteers across the province with two clinics in the Burnaby area. We offer birth control counselling, low-cost contraceptives and supplies, sexually transmitted infection and PAP testing, pregnancy testing and options counselling, and general sexual health information and referrals. We serve all ages, genders and orientations. Info: www.optionsforsexualhealth. org or 1-800-739-7367.

Health Focus, runs every third Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at Cameron Recreation Complex, with blood pressure, weight monitoring and massage treatments, including presentations by various guest speakers. Cost $1. Call 604-781-6620 for information.

All needlers who like knitting, crocheting, sewing or other craft activities are invited to a fun, social group, Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m., Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus, 7282 Kingsway. Donations gratefully accepted, proceeds from sale of items handcrafted by group benefit Edmonds Seniors Society.

Burnaby South Stroke Recovery Branch, meets second and fourth Friday of each month, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus, 7282 Kingsway. Offers speech therapy, exercise session, caregiver support and various social activities for stroke survivors. Info: 604-297-4400.

Bombay Rummy, play this game on Tuesdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9: 30 a.m. to 3: 15 p.m., Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. Info 604-297-4400.

Weight room orientation, overview of equipment and setup of a personalized program at Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, $4.05 for members and $5.40 for adults for one 60-minute session. Call 604-297-4400 for an appointment.

Old Age Pensioners Organization, Branch 12, meets first Monday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m., Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. Enjoy a social afternoon and learn what's happening to social security programs. Info: 604297-4400.

Learn to Dance for Fun at the Royal Oak Community Hall, 7175 Royal Oak Ave, every Wednesday night. Lessons are 7 p.m. for beginners, 8 p.m. for intermediate and advanced. Dancing between 9 and 10: 30 p.m. $12 for two lessons and dance, $3 for dance only. No partner needed. Info: www.danceforfun.ca.

Parent Support Service of B.C., self-help support circle in South Burnaby, Meetings held on alternate Tuesday evenings. Free and confidential. For more info, call 604669-1616.

Burnaby Power Squadron, 13-week boating course starting January until April or September until December. Includes pleasure craft operator's card and a one-year associate membership in the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron. Info: Rob at 604291-9854.

South Burnaby Garden Club, meets the first Tuesday of the month (except September, December and January), 7: 30 p.m. at the Bonsor Recreation Centre, second floor, 6550 Bonsor St.

Auxiliary to Burnaby Hospital Thrift Shop, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Saturday at 3185 Kingsway, 604-434-6959.

Free store, with children's clothes and other children's items, open Tuesdays, 9: 30 a.m. to noon, in the greenhouse behind New Life Community Church, 8765 Government St. Come to browse and enjoy a cup of coffee. Info: 604-420-0761.

Volunteers needed, to help with MOSAIC's Workplace Connection program, matching newcomers to Canadians in similar professions. Spend a few hours a week and make a lasting impact. Training and support offered. Call 604254-9626 or e-mail mentors@ mosaicbc.com.

Big Sisters of B.C. Lower Mainland, is looking for women, 19 years and older, interested in becoming a Big Sister. Prospective Big Sisters can call 604-873-4525, local 300, or visit www.bigsisters. bc.ca.

Schizophrenia support group, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at West Burnaby United Church, 6050 Sussex Ave., hosted by Burnaby Mental Wealth Society. Info: 604-4334829.

Royal Purple Lodge of Burnaby, a ladies' organization in Burnaby for more than 40 years, welcomes to members to help in fundraising to assist children in need, with meetings, socials and fellowship. Call Judy at 604433-7462.

One To One Burnaby Business Women, meet for networking and learning. Dinner meetings with guest speaker, last Thursday of the month. Call Sharon Ladret for more info at sharon@donn dean.com or 604-434-7221.

Seniors' card games, at Bonsor Recreation Complex, with cribbage, bridge, euchre, 500 and whist. For more info, call 604-439-5510.

Young at Heart, seniors' group meets Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, singing, exercise and games at 5825 Nelson Ave. Info: 604-4353251.

Burnaby Gamblers Anonymous, meets Monday nights from 7: 30 to 9 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church at 7405 Royal Oak Ave. For more info, see www.vancou verga.com or call the hotline at 604-878-6535.

Vancouver Champlain Heights Lions Club, regular meetings on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 3766 Thurston St., Burnaby, 7 to 9 p.m. New members welcome. Call Barb at 604-937-7333 or Terry at 604-432-9613 for information.

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