Saturday, November 2
Sturgeon Tales, Fraser River Discovery Centre. Learn more about this amazing fish that has been around since the time of the dinosaurs, 2 to 4 p.m. Through puppet making, games and a conservation lab, families will explore the ecology, anatomy and habitat of the white sturgeon. This drop-in program is by donation. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr.
Monday, November 4
Codependents Anonymous Freedom Group, a twelve-step program for men and women who want healthier, more functional relationships with themselves and others. Meetings are every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Neil Russell room, third floor, Columbia Tower at the Royal Columbian Hospital, 330 East Columbia St. For more information call Sue at 604-580-8889 or the CoDA Info Line at 604-515-5585.
Tillicum Toastmasters: Solid public speaking ability is a great skill to have. Check out our club and have fun - guests are welcomed and not required to speak. Please join us at 7:20 to 9:30 p.m., Unity in Action hall, 1630 Edinburgh St. For more information, http://3435.toastmastersclubs.org.
Tuesday, November 5
The Art of the Memoir, A Canadian Soldier's Journey, 6:30 p.m., New Westminster Pubic Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Free. Margaret Cadwaladr will discuss working with veteran George Reid in the development of his memoir, as well as the process, challenges and rewards of memoir writing. The presentation includes a video recording of Reid describing his experience during the war. The event is co-sponsored by the Royal City Literary Arts Society and the New Westminster Public Library. To register, call the library at 604-=527-4660 or [email protected].
Wednesday, November 6
An animated evening at the New Westminster Public Library, when the library celebrates its own Animation Day, 7 p.m. A selection of animated short films will entertain you and offer an appreciation of the wonderful creativeness and extraordinary range of techniques that go into animation. Pre-register by phone at 604-527-4667 or email at [email protected]. The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 Sixth Ave. and is wheelchair accessible.
Travel show in New Westminster Public Library, take an armchair trip to Tuscany when Glenn Marcus shows the photographs of his travels through the countryside and towns of this romantic area of Italy, 2:30 p.m. The travel shows are co-sponsored by the University Women's Club of New Westminster and the library and are held in the library's auditorium at 716 Sixth Ave. The library is wheelchair accessible.
Saturday, November 9
The Ladies of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #20, sponsoring a craft fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., CAW Hall at 707 12th St.
Monday, November 18
New Westminster Puffers Club, 12:30 to 2 p.m. New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Anyone with COPD or other breathing problems are welcome to attend. Hope to see you there.
Tuesday, November 12
New Westminster Lions, meet at Boston Pizza, Columbia Square, 6:30 p.m. Visitors and newcomers welcome, bring a friend. Info: 604-525-4477.
Wednesday, November 13
Travel show in New Westminster Public Library, take an armchair trip to Tuscany when Glenn Marcus shows the photographs of his travels through the countryside and towns of this romantic area of Italy, 7:30 p.m. The travel shows are co-sponsored by the University Women's Club of New Westminster and the library and are held in the library's auditorium at 716 Sixth Ave. The library is wheelchair accessible.
Wednesday, November 20
Sapperton Pensioners' monthly general meeting, 318 Keary St. New members welcome. Info: 604-724-9722.
