THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1

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

Donations welcome.

You are not what you eat - How digestive problems might be making you sick seminar, 7 to 8: 30 p.m.

Metrotown branch of the Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Join Van Clayton Powel, the Whistler-based author of You Are NOT What You Eat for a fascinating look at digestion and what you can do to improve it and your everyday life. Free event, but space is limited.

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, NOVEMBER 5

B.C. Fuchsia and Begonia Society meeting, 8 p.m. at St. Helen's Catholic Church gym, 3871 Pandora St.

Refreshments will be served. Info: Fran at 604-591-3262 or Elsie at 604-299-5438.

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: 604439-1456.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Medication awareness for seniors seminar, 2: 30 to 4 p.m. at the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. This workshop examines the potential misuse of medications and provides information about how seniors can interact with doctors and pharmacists to ensure that their medications are wisely used. Participants are encouraged to develop a partnership relationship with their medical advisers.

Info: Carol Ha at 604-431-4131 ext.27 or email carol.ha@ thebms.ca.

Young Canadian Afghan veteran's story, Is Canada responding to the needs of our Canadian heroes?

Kevin Berry will answer that question at 7: 30 p.m. at St. Theresa Parish, 5146 Laurel St. Sponsored by St. Theresa's CWL, this presentation will be followed by discussion and refreshments. Info: John or Pat at 604-2992532.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Author reading, Elizabeth Hutchinson reads from her book God, Are You Listening? at the Tommy Douglas branch of the Burnaby Public Library, 6: 30 to 8: 30 p.m.

111 West Coast literary portraits, at the McGill branch of the Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. 7 to 9 p.m.

Photographer Barry Peterson discusses his new book, 111 West Coast Literary Portraits, featuring rare portraits of writers who have lived in B.C., accompanied by excerpts of their writing.

Guest writers will also speak at the event. Free admission, but space is limited.

Register online at www.bpl. bc.ca/events/ or by calling 604-299-8955 or in person at the library. Burnaby Women's Connection luncheon, noon at the Scandinavian Centre, 6540 Thomas St. This event features a Fabulous Fall Fair with baking, crafts, raffles, white elephant sale and country music with Bill and Velma Bjerkness. Speaker is Tina Peters. Reservations, call Aileen at 604-931-1712. Cost: $19.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8

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, NOVEMBER 13

Author reading, Rahela Nayebzadah reads from her new book Jeegareh Ma at the Tommy Douglas branch of the Burnaby Public Library. 6: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. Free admission. No registration required.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Burnaby Historical Society meeting, 7.30 p.m. 6501 Deer Lake Ave. Carousel pavilion at the Burnaby Village Museum. Colin Stevens will be the guest speaker with the Burnaby Historical Society and will talk of early New Westminster history with cross-references to how this related in the development of Burnaby.