Do you live in the Edmonds area and want to get more involved in your community? Check out the next EPIC meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 6:30 p.m. EPIC is the Edmonds residents’ association, and the group is behind the free summer concert series and is currently working on community gardening projects.
The meeting is at the Edmonds Community School, at 7651 18th Ave., in Community Room 100. For more information go to www.epiccommunity.ca or email [email protected].
Family Day
Looking for something fun to do on B.C.’s newest holiday? The Willingdon Community Centre is hosting Family Games Day on Monday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
There will be an “imagination playground” with Big Blocks set up for the kids. There will also be a Lego station and board games.
The cost to attend is $2.75 per child, but there’s no need to register – just drop in. Willingdon Community Centre is at 1491 Carleton Ave.
Healthy relationships
Here’s another event you don’t want to miss. Dr. Davidicus Wong, the Burnaby NOW’s popular health columnist, is hosting a presentation on healthy relationships on Friday, Jan. 30, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Burnaby Family Life Institute, 6140 McKercher Ave.
Dr. Wong will talk about how healthy relationships are essential to happiness and well-being. He’ll also talk about identifying and managing problems. The talk is free, but register by calling 604-259-4450 or emailing
Van donations
Kudos to Appia Development, which donated two vans to local charities. Burnaby Meals on Wheels and the Burnaby Hospice Society are the recipients, and both groups have been helping local residents for decades.
The company handed the keys over on Jan. 15.
“We are very grateful to Appia for giving us this van,” said Stephen D’Souza, executive director of Burnaby Community Services.
The van will be used for meal deliveries and community events.
Bruce Kirk of the Burnaby Hospice Society said the van will be used to collect donations from estate sales.
“This generous and thoughtful gift will be a wonderful investment in the essential programs we offer to our community,” he said in a media release.
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