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Free library events on for seniors

Are you struggling with arthritis pain? There is a free workshop on exercising control over arthritis at the McGill library branch on Friday, Sept. 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Are you struggling with arthritis pain?

There is a free workshop on exercising control over arthritis at the McGill library branch on Friday, Sept. 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Alan Huang, the society’s community engagement coordinator, will be presenting. The workshop will focus on techniques to keep joints mobile and muscles strong, while fostering physical activity and cardiovascular health.

Then, on Tuesday, Oct. 4, the same library branch is hosting a presentation on dementia from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is presenting the event and billing it as a “dementia friends” workshop.

Anyone with friends, family, coworkers or loved ones suffering dementia is encouraged to attend.

The workshop will cover how best to support people will dementia and how to make communities friendlier places for people with dementia.

Both events are free, but space is limited, so reserve your spot by calling 604-299-8955.

The McGill library branch is at 4595 Albert St.