Saturday, September 15
Class of 1972 Burnaby North Secondary School 40 year Reunion, Executive Plaza Hotel, 405 North Road, Coquitlam. B.C. For more information please see www.classreport.org/can/bc/burnaby/bns/1972.
Class of 1992 Burnaby North Secondary School 20 year reunion, 8 p.m. Joey's, 1899 Rosser Ave. For more info or to buy tickets, go to www.bngradsof92.com.
Edible Events, explore global and local food issues through the sensation of tastes such as savoury, sweet and sour. 4 to 7 p.m. $15. To register, call the Burnaby Art Gallery at 604-297-4422.
Monday, September 17
Resume writing workshop, Burnaby Public Library, Tommy Douglas Branch, 7311 Kingsway, 2 to 4 p.m. If your resume isn't making the phone ring, you need to come to this informative free workshop given by GT Hiring Solutions.
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: 604-439-1456.
Elder Abuse Awareness Workshop, conducted in Cantonese, and presented by the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. The elderly and caregivers can learn about ways to keep themselves safe from abuse and live with dignity in a safe community.
2:30 to 4 p.m. Info: 604-431-4131, ext. 29. Workshop is free and anyone interested is welcomed to join, especially seniors over 55 and caregivers.
Tuesday, September 18
Edmonds mini bus trip to Harrison Hot Springs cruise, presented by Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. $105.93 members, $141.24 non-members. Info: 604-525-1671. Bar code: 283952
Thursday, September 20
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.
Burnaby Gogos meeting, 6 to 8 p.m. at Amica at Rideau Manor, 1850 Rosser Ave. This group of women is dedicated to raising awareness about African grandmothers and the children in their care who have been orphaned by AIDS. Info: 604-433-3026.
Saturday, September 22
ROAR (Royal Oak and Rumble) community picnic, in the park west of Burnaby South Secondary School. Refreshments, hot dogs, fun and entertainment. Event goes rain or shine. Local band Rainshadow will provide the music. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Info: 604-565- 0520.
Edmonds dinner and dance, presented by Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. Enjoy the musical stylings of G7 as you dine and dance the night away at Edmonds. Catered Chinese food is also provided and included in the registration fee. 5 to 8:30 p.m. $15.00 member, $18.75 non-member. Info: 604-525-1671. Bar code: 280526
Monday, September 24
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: 604-439-1456.
Thursday, September 27
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.
Friday, September 28
Burnaby Artists Guild painting event, Edmonds Community Centre, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Paint and brighten up the space for sick children. Members of the guild will be on hand to help and admire your efforts. First-time or experienced artists of all ages, children included, are welcome. Drop in and make your mark.
Rummage Sale, St. Theresa's Parish CWL at the Parish Hall on Fulwell Street at Canada Way, proceeds to local charities, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Info: Mary 604-526- 9269.
Saturday, September 29
Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society plant sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Royal Square Mall at Eighth Avenue and McBride Boulevard in New Westminster. Info: Pat at 604-921-7042.
Rummage Sale, St. Theresa's Parish CWL at the Parish Hall on Fulwell Street at Canada Way, proceeds to local charities, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: Mary 604-526- 9269.
Burnaby Heights alley sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4200 block of Albert and Pandora, 1.5 blocks north of Anton's Pasta Restaurant. Treasures of 30 families for sale.
Fall Bazaar, hosted by Ladies Auxiliary to Dania Home, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the auditorium at Carl Mortensen Manor, 4035 Norland Ave. Trinkets, treasures, raffles, door prizes, home baked goods and more.
Sunday, September 30
Burnaby Heights alley sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4200 block of Albert and Pandora, 1.5 blocks north of Anton's Pasta Restaurant. Treasures of 30 families for sale.
Monday, October 1
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: 604-439-1456.
Wednesday, October 3
Burnaby Women's Connection luncheon, noon at the Scandinavian Center, 6540 Thomas St. Event features Dial B.C. 211 with Myrna Holman. Learn about services for all needs. Speaker: Shirley Loewen on Making Amends - It's all Good! Reservations: Aileen at 604-931-1712. Cost: $19.
Thursday, October 4
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.
Saturday, October 6
Food drive, Comfort Keepers, in association with the Salvation Army, are collecting non-perishable food cans at the two Save-on-Foods Burnaby locations from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Goal is to collect 1,000 cans for this cause.
Wednesday, October 10
A Parade of Royal Fashions Over the Ages, 6:30 p.m. in the church hall at 7591 Gray Ave. South Burnaby United Church women are hosting a dessert and coffee evening featuring Ivan Sayers, former curator of the Vancouver Museum. Admission $5. All are welcome.
Thursday, October 11
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, October 15
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: 604-439-1456.
Thursday, October 18
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, October 22
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: 604-439-1456.
Thursday, October 25
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, October 29
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: 604-439-1456.
