In the Community

Free info session offered at Tommy Douglas library

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.

Harmony Court Estate will be celebrating seniors who have made outstanding contributions to their communities this fall.

Did you know nails get thicker with age? That’s one of the reasons seniors may need helping trimming their toenails as part of a regular foot care routine.

The B.C. Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support is teaming up with Burnaby Community Services for a new program that helps immigrant seniors deal with social isolation and language barriers. The program is for newcomers to Canada who are 50 or older.

1. The Nikkei Matsuri festival is on this weekend, and it’s one of the biggest Japanese-Canadian family festivals in Western Canada. Nikkei Matsuri runs on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Sept 4, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Wow, how have we reached the late days of August already? With the calendar getting ready to flip to September, now seems like the perfect time to look around the city and find a new season of activities for parents of littles.

If the words “chalk art” call to mind a small child scribbling on the sidewalk, think again. Bonsor Recreation Complex is inviting everyone to dive into the illusions and magic of chalk art at the Chalk Art Experience, coming Sept. 3 and 4.

Looking for some family fun in these waning days of summer? Don’t miss out on the last screening in the city’s movies at Civic Square. This Thursday, Aug.

Did you know nails get thicker with age? That’s one of the reasons seniors may need helping trimming their toenails as part of a regular foot care routine.