Do you ever feel like you’re just not being heard? Or do you find you aren’t really listening to others because you’re thinking of what to say next to win the argument?
You may want to attend the upcoming Bridge for Health event at the Bob Prittie Metrotown branch of the public library.
Patrick Lee and Sarah Beley are the guest speakers on Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and they will focus on dialogue – and they don’t just mean talking.
Dialogue is something they define as listening, understanding, collaborating and reflecting, and it’s all to improve the way you communicate with others. And as you probably know, communication is key to improving relationships with coworkers, friends, family and loved ones, pretty much anyone you encounter in life.
Lee and Beley both learned about dialogue at Simon Fraser University. Lee did a semester in the dialogue program, and Beley minored in dialogue communications.
The event is free, but seating is limited, so register in advance by calling 604-436-5400.
Volunteers sought
The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for a couple of volunteers to help coordinate rider stops with the Cops For Cancer – Tour De Coast event on Sept. 21, when the ride comes through Burnaby. The commitment is about five hours per week leading up to event and after. Email [email protected] if you would like to help out.
Cops For Cancer is a multi-day charity bike ride where police raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society.
Superwalk on
The Parkinson SuperWalk is coming up on Monday, Sept. 14.
Thanks to local resident Linda Dawson, this fund-raiser had become an annual event in Burnaby. Register at www.parkinson.bc.ca in advance or on the day of the walk at 1:30 p.m. The event is at the Confederation Park track in north Burnaby. The walk starts at 2 p.m. Money raised goes to the Parkinson Society of B.C. For info, call Dawson at 604-298-2983.
Boating courses
Have you ever wanted to pilot your own boat? You may need a special card or certificate for that, which is where the Burnaby Power and Sail Squadron comes in.
The group is hosting its annual boating courses in Burnaby, where people can learn boating basics or how to operate a maritime radio. Evening courses start on Sept. 8 at the Vancouver Chinese Lutheran Church, at 1005 Kensington Ave. in Burnaby. To sign up, or for more information, email [email protected] or call Bill at 604-420-9283.
Nominations sought
Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the community? Consider nominating him or her for a Medal of Good Citizenship from the provincial government. Go to www.gov.bc.ca/medalofgoodcitizenship or phone 250-387-1616 to nominate someone by Sept. 25. The medal is for people who have demonstrated exceptional generosity, selfless acts or service in their respective communities.
