THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6
Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.
Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11: 45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.
Librarians' Choice: Winter Reads, 7 to 8: 30 p.m. at the McGill branch of the Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Warm up with a good book this winter season. Burnaby librarians will present fast-paced reviews of fiction and non-fiction books for winter reading. Free admission, but space is limited. Register online at http: //bpl. bc.ca/events/librarians-choice, in person at the library, or phone 604-299-8955.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
Pet photos, Waterworkz Paw Spa, 3831 Still Creek Ave. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get a $20 professional photo of your furry loved one with Santa Claus, mini-massages by donation, prizes and more. Event to benefit the animals less fortunate in your community, with all proceeds raised benefiting the Burnaby SPCA.
Pet pictures with Santa, in support of the Small Animal Rescue Society of B.C., Tisol Pet Nutrition and Supply store, 7117 Gilley Ave. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $10 for a photo-postcard or CD, $15 for both. Info, email [email protected].
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9
Pet pictures with Santa, in support of the Small Animal Rescue Society of B.C., Tisol Pet Nutrition and Supply store, 7117 Gilley Ave. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $10 for a photo-postcard or CD, $15 for both. All animals welcome. Info, email [email protected].
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10
Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Bonsor Seniors Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., 9: 30 to 11: 15 a.m. Info: 604439-1456.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.
Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11: 45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17
Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Bonsor Seniors Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., 9: 30 to 11: 15 a.m. Info: 604439-1456.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11: 45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.
ONGOING
If you're crafty, the auxiliary to the Burnaby Hospital wants knitted or crocheted items for babies or small children to sell in the gift shop. Contact the Burnaby Hospital volunteer resources at 604412-6130.
All needlers who like knitting, crocheting, sewing or other craft activities are invited to a fun social group, Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m., Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus, 7282 Kingsway. Donations gratefully accepted, proceeds from sale of items handcrafted by group benefit Edmonds Seniors Society.
Burnaby South Stroke Recovery Branch, meets second and fourth Friday of each month, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus, 7282 Kingsway.
Offers speech therapy, exercise session, caregiver support and various social activities for stroke survivors. Info: 604-297-4400.
Bombay Rummy, play this game on Tuesdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9: 30 a.m. to 3: 15 p.m., Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. Info 604-297-4400.
Weight room orientation, overview of equipment and setup of a personalized program at Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, $4.05 for members and $5.40 for adults for one 60-minute session. Call 604-297-4400 for an appointment.
Old Age Pensioners Organization, Branch 12, meets first Monday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m., Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. Enjoy a social afternoon and learn what's happening to social security programs. Info: 604-297-4400.
Learn to Dance for Fun at the Royal Oak Community Hall, 7175 Royal Oak Ave, every Wednesday night. Lessons are 7 p.m. for beginners, 8 p.m. for intermediate and advanced. Dancing between 9 and 10: 30 p.m. $12 for two lessons and dance, $3 for dance only. No partner needed. Info: www.dancefor fun.ca.
Parent Support Service of B.C., self-help support circle in South Burnaby, Meetings held on alternate Tuesday evenings. Free and confidential. For more info, call 604669-1616.
Burnaby Power Squadron, 13-week boating course starting January until April or September until December. Includes pleasure craft operator's card and a one-year associate membership in the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron. Info: Rob at 604291-9854.
South Burnaby Garden Club, meets the first Tuesday of the month (except September, December and January), 7: 30 p.m. at the Bonsor Recreation Centre, second floor, 6550 Bonsor St.
Auxiliary to Burnaby Hospital Thrift Shop, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Saturday at 3185 Kingsway, 604-4346959.
Free store, with children's clothes and other children's items, open Tuesdays, 9: 30 a.m. to noon, in the greenhouse behind New Life Community Church, 8765 Government St. Come to browse and enjoy a cup of coffee. Info: 604-420-0761.
Volunteers needed, to help with MOSAIC's Workplace Connection program, matching newcomers to Canadians in similar professions. Spend a few hours a week and make a lasting impact. Training and support offered. Call 604254-9626 or e-mail mentors@ mosaicbc.com.
Big Sisters of B.C. Lower Mainland, is looking for women, 19 years and older, interested in becoming a Big Sister. Prospective Big Sisters can call 604-873-4525, local 300, or visit www.bigsisters. bc.ca.
Schizophrenia support group, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at West Burnaby United Church, 6050 Sussex Ave., hosted by Burnaby Mental Wealth Society. Info: 604-4334829.
Royal Purple Lodge of Burnaby, a ladies' organization in Burnaby for more than 40 years, welcomes members to help in fundraising to assist children in need, with meetings, socials and fellowship. Call Judy at 604433-7462.
One To One Burnaby Business Women, meet for networking and learning. Dinner meetings with guest speaker, last Thursday of the month. Call Sharon Ladret for more info at sharon@ donndean.com or 604-4347221.
Seniors' card games, at Bonsor Recreation Complex, with cribbage, bridge, euchre, 500 and whist. For info on times and days, call 604-4395510.
Young at Heart, seniors' group meets Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, singing, exercise and games at 5825 Nelson Ave. Info: 604-4353251.
OPTions for Sexual Health (formerly Planned Parenthood), looking for volunteers to assist on the Facts of Life Line, a toll-free, confidential, sexual health information and referral resource line. Pro-choice and nonjudgmental attitude required. To register for upcoming information sessions, or to learn more, call 604-731-4252 ext. 224 or visit the website at www.optionsforsexualhealth. com.
Burnaby Gamblers Anonymous, meets Monday nights from 7: 30 to 9 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church at 7405 Royal Oak Ave. For more info, see www.vancou verga.com or call the hotline at 604-878-6535.
Vancouver Champlain Heights Lions Club, regular meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 3766 Thurston St., Burnaby, 7 to 9 p.m. New members welcome. Call Barb at 604-937-7333 or Terry at 604-432-9613 for information.
Volunteer Grandparents, brings together active, energetic people over the age of 50 with children who need a caring and committed mentor. Volunteers needed both to help children in classrooms and to establish mentoring relationships with children and their families. To register, call 604-736-8271 or e-mail info@volunteergrand parents.ca.
