WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
Strengthening interfaith bridges in Burnaby, 6: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. at the National Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks. For all ages. For more information, go to www.bipt.ca.
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
Japanese folk dance workshop, Shall we Japanese Folk Dance? No previous dance experience necessary. Male participants are most welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a tenugui, cotton towel, if you have one. Another workshop is scheduled for Saturday, April 6. For fee information and to register, call 604-7777000 or email info@nikkei place.org.
29th annual model car contest and swap meet, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cameron Community Centre, 9523 Cameron St. Model car show for the entire family. For more information, go to www.vancouvermodelcars.ca.
MONDAY, MARCH 25
Cameron Seniors Sunshine Sing-Along, 1: 30 to 3: 30 p.m. Sing, dance, and socialize over tea and coffee to your favourite popular oldies music with a live band. Held every other Monday from 1: 30 to 3: 30 p.m. at Cameron seniors centre, 9523 Cameron St. Phone for information: 604-420-6478.
FROM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27
Living apart, parenting together workshop, starts on Wed. March 27 and runs until April 24. 7 to 9 p.m. at Byrne Creek School, 777 18th St. For more information, call 604-664-8888 or 604-5216200.
FRIDAY, MARCH 29
Burnaby Central Railway grand opening on Good Friday, four big days of trains! Miniature railway is at 120 Willingdon Ave. The railway is open on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Thanksgiving. Phone 604291-0922 to book birthday parties and private functions. For more information, go to burnabyrailway.org.
ONGOING
Get walking and join the Healthy on the Heights free community walk, taking place every Saturday morning at 9: 30 a.m., starting at the front door of the Eileen Dailly Pool. Everyone is welcome for this 3.5km walk that takes you along the Hastings Street corridor. For more information, call 604-2681356.
Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society, meets once a month at Bonsor. New members welcome. For more information, call Pat at 604921-7042.
Learn how to use a computer. Access the Internet, send email and upload your photos from your camera to the computer. No experience necessary. Part of the Confederation Computer Club at the Confederation seniors centre. For information, call Eric Kitson at 604-299-3335.
Spoken Work Toastmasters meeting, Thursdays 7 to 8: 30 p.m. at Royal Oak Community Church and Tommy Douglas Library, on alternate weeks. For information, go to www. spokenword.toastmasters clubs.org.
English conversation and sing-along classes, at the Burnaby Multicultural Society. Anyone welcome for socializing, to practice your language skills and meet new friends. Every Friday, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. For more information, call Carol at 604 4314131 ext.27 or email carol. ha@thebms.ca.
Salsa Speakers Toastmasters Club, Monday evenings during the month of March from 6: 45 to 8: 15 p.m., 3605 Gilmore Way. Admission is free for guests. For more information, call 604-8721484 or 604-435-1578.
Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Bonsor seniors centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave. The clinic takes place on Mondays, 9: 30 to 11: 15 a.m. Info: 604-439-1456.
Thrift shop sale, Thursdays, 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. Clinic takes place at Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway on Thursdays, 10 to 11: 45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.
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