While the forecast calls for rain on Friday, expect sunnier skies for the rest of the weekend with highs of 25. Here are our top recommendations for ways to spend your weekend this Sept. 20 and 21.
1 Head to Burnaby Lake for the annual Rhythm of Life fundraiser, a benefit for Burnaby Hospital on Sunday, Sept. 21. The event starts at 10 a.m., and money raised goes to the Burnaby Hospital Healthy Heart Program and FITT Cardiac programs in the community. Participants can sign up to run or walk for five kilometers, or run for 10. There’s also a one-kilometre option for seniors. There will be entertainment, refreshments and family activities afterwards. Info and registration: www.healthyheartrun.ca.
2 Get to know your local government at the city hall open house on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Peruse the departmental exhibits, and check out the fire truck and RCMP cruiser on site. There will also be an official dedication and unveiling of the new commemorative paving stones at Citizens’ Plaza from 1 to 3 p.m. City hall is at 4949 Canada Way.
3 While you’re at city hall on Saturday, head to the Burnaby farmers’ market, located in the parking lot, and bring your dog along while you shop for fresh seasonal produce. This market features opportunities for dog owners to win prizes. There will also be someone playing acoustic guitar. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the north parking lots at Burnaby City Hall. Info: www.arti
sanmarkets.ca.
4 Are you new to Canada? Check out the free yoga class and workshop for permanent residents, who are new to the country, on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Resource Centre, at 2055 Rosser Ave. The event includes a relaxing yoga class, meditation and breathing exercises, discussions on staying healthy, nutritious snacks and a prize draw. The event is hosted by the YMCA Connections ESL group, which hosts conversation clubs and social activities, with funding from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. There will also be supervised activities for children. Registration: email [email protected] or call 604-673-6178.
5 Have you always dreamed of being a ballerina? Interested in perfecting your poise while building muscle strength and cultivating grace? Then don’t miss the free adult beginners ballet class on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. at 4858 Imperial St. World Dance Co. is hosting a series of free dance lessons, and there’s no need to register.
6 The City of Burnaby is hosting a series of free activities for seniors (55 and older) in all of the four local recreation centres. While Active Aging Week officially starts on Sunday, Sept. 21, the free events run from Monday, Sept. 22 till Saturday, Sept. 27. Check the bulletin boards at Cameron, Bonsor, Edmonds and Confederation centres for a list of free seniors’ events, or go to www.burnabynow.com and click on the community tab.
