Friday, March 28
Armchair traveller, Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave. The event goes from 9:15 a.m. to noon, includes a buffet breakfast and the topic is on Russa. The event is $5.45 for Bonsor 55-plus members.
Saturday, March 29
Team Safiya - Ride to Conquer Cancer Fundraiser, James St Café & Grill, 3819 Canada Way. The motivational presentation and dinner includes Sam Louie, adjunct professor from UBC, guiding the audience through a journey of reflection, discovery and inspiration as he explores the realm of better leadership through improved visual literacy. Event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 and include appetizers, buffet dinner and soft drinks. For more info: 778-999-4246, [email protected].
Chinese Taoism program one-year celebration, 6550 Bonsor Avenue. The Chinese Taoism Kuan Kung Association's Active Aging Artist Program is marking its one-year birthday with a fun afternoon of awards, prizes, performances, food, family and lots of friends. The event is from 1 to 3 p.m. It's a free event and everyone is welcome. For more info: www.aaartists.wordpress.com.
Tuesday, April 1
Personal planning workshop, Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave., 2:30 to 4 p.m. We explain the role of representation agreements and other legal documents in planning for the possibility that you may need someone to speak for you regarding personal care, end of life care, and certain financial matters. The wisdom of having a personal plan is emphasized. For more information, call Carol at 604 431-4131 ext.27 or email [email protected].
Wednesday, April 2
Brain gym energizer, Confederation Seniors Centre, 4585 Albert St., from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Instructor Lori Wall will demonstrate and lead you through specialized, movement-based activities that have been proven to release stress and improve memory. Learn to wake up your senses for better hearing and vision while improving your balance and coordination. Minimum registration required, or session will get cancelled. To register, call 604-294-1936. It's $4.75 for members, $5.95 for non-members.
Burnaby Rhododendron and Garden Society meeting, Burnaby Village Museum at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place in the discovery room at the museum, on Canada Way at Deer Lake Avenue. Les Clay will be speaking on Rhododendrons. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome. For more info, www.brags.ca.
Basic computer course, Confederation Seniors Centre, 4585 Albert St. The course is starting in April and will be 10-hour course for beginners, which will run every Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $25 plus $10 for the club membership fee. Please call Eric at 604-299-3335 for more information.
Saturday, April 5
Interpretive skills workshop, put on by Metro Vancouver at Burnaby Lake Regional Park, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join Metro Van senior park interpreters at this workshop and learn the elements of a well-planned program, which assists experienced and novice interpreters for ages 16 plus. Cost is $45 a person. Advance registration required. For more information: www.metrovancouveronline.org, 604-432-6359, use barcode 5596.
Monday, April 7
How to be an executor workshop, Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Celebrate B.C. Law Week by coming to a free legal information session to find out about changes to the duties of an executor under the new Wills, Estates and Succession Act. The speaker is an experienced wills and estates lawyer. Register for the free program by phoning the Metrotown branch at 604-436-5400, or online at bpl.bc.ca/events.
Tuesday, April 8
Executor workshop, McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn what's involved in being an executor for an estate from James K. Fraser, a layer and notary in Burnaby. What are your legal duties as an executor under the new Wills, Estates and Succession Act? What is the probate process? The event is free, but space is limited. Register online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events/mcgill, call 604-299-8955, or in person.
Thursday, April 10
Power of Attorney workshop, McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn what's involved in having a Power of Attorney for someone from Vyvyan Tsui, a general solicitor in Vancouver. Her law practice focuses on real estate transactions, corporate commercial law, family law agreements and wills and estates. She is an active member of the Canadian Bar Association Wills and Trust subsection. The event is free, but space is limited. Register online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events/mcgill, call 604-299-8955, or in person.
Monday, April 14
Info table on Parkinson's disease, for Parkinson's awareness month, at Confederation Seniors' Centre, 4585 Albert St. Regular support group for people with Parkinson's at 1 p.m. with guest speaker on yoga and balance. $2 admission helps cover the cost of refreshments and expenses. Caregivers and people who have (or suspect they have) Parkinson's are welcome to attend. Info: call 604-298-2983.
Thursday, April 24
Lawn bowling registration, for South Burnaby in Central Park at Kingsway and Inman Street, at 7 p.m. Registration is also possible on Friday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m. For info: phone Brian at 604-433-6658.
Saturday, April 26
Giant flea market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Maywood Community School, 4567 Imperial St. Lots of bargains. Admission is 50 cents. Door prize. Concession. Tables are $10. Call 604-664-8208 to book.
Sunday, April 27
Plant sale, by the South Burnaby Garden Club from 10 to 2 p.m. The event will be at the Buy Low's parking lot at Royal Oak Avenue and Rumble Street, featuring perennials, bedding plants, herbs, garden tools, birdhouses and more. Club members divide their plants to give participants low prices.
Saturday, June 21
Fundraising golf tournament, Eaglequest Coyote Creek starting from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., hosted by the Burns Bog Conservation Society. Early bird pricing is $134.99 until March 31. To register, contact Bev at 604-572-0373, or email [email protected]. A banquet will follow the tournament.
Burnaby Central 40 year high school reunion, Rod Neufeld's house, 2288 Gale St. in Coquitlam. It's $25 per person to cover the catered appetizers and clean up. For more information, email [email protected]. Confirmations and payments must be done by May 15.
