Sunday, Sept. 21
Rhythm of Life, fundraiser run/walk for Burnaby Hospital, Burnaby Lake Park, 10 a.m. Money raised goes to Burnaby Hospital Healthy Heart Program and FITT Cardiac programs in the community. Info: www.healthy
heartrun.ca.
Monday, Sept. 22
Preventing breast cancer, free presentation, 7 to 9 p.m. (doors open at 6:40 p.m.), 7591 Gray Ave. Learn to prevent breast cancer through healthy lifestyle changes. Speaker: Bonnie McCoy, Cancer Prevention Centre. Organized by Up Front Breast Cancer Support Group. Registration: [email protected], 604-430-6003.
Writing Your Will, Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch, 7 to 8:30 p.m. An experienced wills and estate lawyer will take you through the steps of what to include in your will in accordance with the new Wills, Estates and Succession Act. Registration: 604-436-5400. Seating is limited.
Tuesday, Sept. 23
End-of-life preparation, presentation hosted by Nidus, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Get your affairs and health-care wishes in order with wills and other legal documents. Free, but register online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events or call 604-436-5400.
Wednesday, Sept. 24
Maritime radio course for boaters, offered by Burnaby Power and Sail Squadron, starts Sept. 24 and runs for three nights. Mandatory course for anyone wanting to operate a marine VHF radio. Call 604-515-0038 to register or visit www.burnabysquad
ron.com.
Thursday, Sept. 25
New Vista Society, community service foot care clinic, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at 7550 Rosewood St. $30 for first visit, $28 after. Book appointment by calling 604-527-6000, ext. 159.
Be aware of fraud, Municipal Pension Retirees’ Association event with speaker Martin Nicholls, a senior investigator with the B.C. Securities Commission. 10 a.m. to noon, refreshments provided. Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor St. Info: www.mpra.ca.
Saturday, Sept. 27
Dania annual bazaar, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Carl Mortensen Manor auditorium at 4035 Norland Ave. (entrance off Kincaid Street). Open-faced Danish sandwiches, cake, Danish pastries, free coffee and tea, raffles, door prizes, and items for sale.
Burnaby Central Class of 64, 50th reunion at the Vancouver Golf Club, 771 Austin Ave. Coquitlam, 4 p.m., $ 75/person. Includes hors d’oeuvres, light dinner, dessert, live music and more. Cash bar. Partners/spouses welcome. Info: [email protected]
Tuesday, Sept. 30
Healthy snack workshop for kids, hosted by Burnaby Food First. Learn how to prepare healthy snacks for children, at Tommy Douglas library branch, 7311 Kingsway. Children five and younger can attend with an accompanying adult. Limit to four people per family. Free, but space is limited. Register by calling 604-618-3581.
Ongoing
Cameron Seniors Sunshine Sing-along, for singers 55 years and older, alternating Mondays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Cameron Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St. Join us for an afternoon of singing the best songs from the `40s, `50s, `60s and `70s, with live accompaniment. Info: 604 297-4453 or [email protected].
Burnaby International Folk Dancers, meets every Tuesday night 7 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, drop-ins welcome. Info: 604-436-9475
Computer course, for beginners at Confederation Centre, 4585 Albert St. Classes on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. Contact Eric: 604-299-3335 for information.
Burnaby and New Westminster Newcomers’ Friendship Club, welcomes women new to the area, as well as longtime residents. Dinner meetings on second Wednesday of each month, plus various events including book club, craft group, social Saturdays. Info: email [email protected], call 604-492-4638, or visit www.burnabynewwestminsternewcomers.com.
Introduction to Speed Skating, hosted by Burnaby Haida Speed Skating, at Kensington Arena, 6159 Curtis Ave., $25 for unlimited sessions within a two-week period, on Wednesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. and Saturdays from 3 to 4 p.m., Fee includes the use of club speed skates. Info: [email protected].
Monday evening dances, for 55+, Confederation Seniors Centre, 4585 Albert St., 6:30 to 9 p.m. $5 for members, $6 for guests. With music by G7 and refreshments. Info: 604-294-1936.
Thrift Shop Sale, every Thursday beginning Sept. 4 until Dec. 11, South Burnaby United Church, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be clothing, household items, collectibles, books, toys and more. Donations are welcome.
Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society, meets once a month at Bonsor. New members welcome. For more information, call Pat at 604-921-7042.
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.
Drop-in English conversation class, at the Burnaby Multicultural Society. Anyone welcome for socializing while practising English. Class accommodates all levels. Every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. at the
Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. For more information, call 604 431-4131 ext.27 or ext. 29.
Salsa Speakers Toastmaster club, Do you want to improve your public speaking and leadership skills? Do you want to build your confidence and have some fun too? Then visit us every Monday evening from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m., 3605 Gilmore Way. Admission is free for guests. For more information call 604-872-1484 or 604-435-1578.
Buyers’ seminar, buyers beware – everything you need to know about buying your first home, every second Thursday at 7 p.m. at Keller Williams Black Diamond at 252-5489 Byrne Rd. Seating is limited, RSVP to 778-861-6859.
Loudspeakers Toastmasters, meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., Community Room, 3605 Gilmore Way, off Canada Way. All welcome.
Miniature Train Rides, 15 at 120 N. Willingdon Ave. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends till Oct. 15.
