Wednesday, February 12
Writers Discovery Group, meets 10 a.m. to noon, New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. We welcome all writers wanting to reader their work and meet other writers who would like to discuss their writing style.
Travel show at the library, take an armchair tour along the road less travelled when Debbie Smith presents her travel photos of Turkmenistan, 7:30 p.m. Adjacent to the Caspian Sea, with Iran and Afghanistan as southern neighbours, Turkmenistan has a long and colourful history and was once part of the famous Silk Road. The travel shows are sponsored by the University Women's Club of New Westminster and held in the New Westminster Public Library auditorium at 716 Sixth Ave.
Thursday, February 13
Rhyming Verse: The Joy, The Curse, a workshop in which Garry Ward examines the elements that distinguish great modern rhyming verse from Hallmark cards, including surprise, variation and musicality, 6:30 p.m. New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Learn about this poetry art form at a workshop sponsored by the Royal City Literary Arts Society and the New Westminster Public Library. As space is limited, register at 604-527-4667 or [email protected].
Friday, February 14
Parents Connect program, Fridays from Feb. 14 to May 23, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. No cost to participants. Child minding, snacks and bus tickets available. For information on location, call 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
Monday, February 17
Jump start your heritage and genealogy research, at the drop-in clinics at the New Westminster Public Library, 3 to 6 p.m. Get personal assistance researching your New Westminster house or family. Librarians will be available to show you how to find information online and in print, including unique materials found only at the library. Historical photographs, newspaper articles, obituaries and funeral records are some of the resources available. The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 Sixth Ave. and is wheelchair accessible.
New Westminster Puffers Club Society meets at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., 12:30 to 2 p.m. Anyone with COPD or other breathing problems are welcome.
Codependents Anonymous, Freedom Group is a Twelve Step program for men and women who want healthier more functional relationships with themselves and others. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. at Royal Columbian Hospital, 330 East Columbia St., Neil Russell Room, third floor of Columbia tower. Info: Sue at 604-580-8889 or the CoDA information line at 604-515-5585.
Tillicum Toastmasters, it’s a new year so how about joining us as a guest at Tillicum Toastmasters – you will be glad you did. Come and see how thinking on your feet can help you out in that all-important interview. Don’t’ lose out, build your public speaking confidence with a great community club and have fun. Guests are welcomed and not required to speak, 7:20 to 9:30 p.m., Unity in Action Hall, 163- Edinburgh St. For more info, www.3435.toastmastersclubs.org or email [email protected].
Tuesday, February 18
Marjorie, Too Afraid to Cry: A Home Child Experience. Imagine being a child and traveling alone to live and work in a faraway country. Such was the fate of many children of the Home Child program of the British government. Thousands of poor and orphaned British children were sent to the colonies to provide cheap labour. Patricia Skidmore tells the heartrending story of her mother as a Home Child on Vancouver Island in the 1930s in her recent book, Marjorie: Too Afraid to Cry. She will talk about the book and her mother's experiences at 7 p.m. at eh New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Her slide presentation will include some of her mother’s mementoes that were saved over the years. The book will be available to purchase. As space is limited, register at 604-527-4667 or [email protected]
Thursday, February 20
Jump start your heritage and genealogy research, at the drop-in clinics at the New Westminster Public Library, 5 to 8 p.m. Get personal assistance researching your New Westminster house or family. Librarians will be available to show you how to find information online and in print, including unique materials found only at the library. Historical photographs, newspaper articles, obituaries and funeral records are some of the resources available. The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 Sixth Ave. and is wheelchair accessible.
Wednesday, February 26
NWSS Jazz Night at The Columbia, with guests GMS JazZ Band, Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., 7 p.m. This supper club type evening will include door prizes and salsa dancing. Food and beverages are available to purchase at the Columbia Theatre. Tickets are $12 and available at www.nwssmusic.com.
Saturday, March 1
Thrift sale and coffee break, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 East Columbia St.
Ongoing
Strengthening Families Together, free 10-week course for families with a loved one suffering from mental illness. Provides information, tools and support to cope with the challenges. Course begins Feb. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sherbrooke Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital. Class-size limited. Registration required. Register before Feb. 11 to Catherine at 778-358-8410.
Are you gay, bi-sexual or just not sure? Need a safe place to talk? HOMINUM is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. Meets every Monday evening in locations around Metro Vancouver. For information and meeting location: call Don at 604-329-9760 or Art at 604-462-9813.
New Westminster Tinnitus Support Group, meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Century House, 620 Eighth St., ABC Room. Tinnitus is a ringing, humming, buzzing or other sound in our head or ears that doesn't have an outside source. The group discusses the latest treatment information and coping and stress reduction techniques, and offers encouraged and camaraderie to help combat this debilitating condition. For more information, contact group leader Gerald Blackwell at 604-600-9142 or email [email protected].
Naranon Support Group, a 12 Step program for relatives and friends of those affected by drug abuse and addiction problems. Meets every Monday evening from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., 323 Eighth St. (group room), New Westminster. All welcome. Call 604-878-8844 for more info.
Homework club, for parents and school-aged children, Wednesdays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 22 to March 12. Program is being held at Olivet Church, 713 Queens Ave. No cost to participants. Child minding for children six and under, snacks and bus tickets available. Program held at Olivet Church, 713 Queens Ave. Call 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
Community kitchens for parents of children under 12, every second Thursday morning beginning Jan. 16, Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave. Prepare tasty meals using fresh whole foods, meet new people, and learn to budget, plan meals and save time and money. To register contact Patricia Davison 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
Community kitchens for adults aged 55 and older, every second Thursday morning beginning Jan. 30, Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave. Prepare tasty meals using fresh whole foods, meet new people, and learn to budget, plan meals and save time and money. To register contact Patricia Davison 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
ESL for moms and caregivers, Level 1, Mondays starting Jan. 6 to March 10 and also on March 31, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. No cost to participants. Child minding for children six and under, snacks and bus tickets available. Program held at Olivet Church, 713 Queens Ave. Call 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
ESL for moms and caregivers, Level 2, Thursdays starting Jan. 9 to March 13. No cost to participants. Child minding for children six and under, snacks and bus tickets available. Program held at Olivet Church, 713 Queens Ave. Call 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
ESL for grandparents, Mondays from Jan. 6 to March 10, and March 31. No cost to participants. Child minding for children six and under, snacks and bus tickets available. Program held at Olivet Church, 713 Queens Ave. Call 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
Single Mothers' support group, Wednesdays from Jan. 8 to March 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. No cost to participants. Child minding for children six and under, snacks and bus tickets available. Program held at Olivet Church, 713 Queens Ave. For information, call 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
Parenting in Canada program, Thursdays from Jan. 9 to March 13, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. No cost to participants. Child minding for children six and under, snacks and bus tickets available. For information on location, call 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
Parents Connect program, Fridays from Feb. 14 to May 23, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. No cost to participants. Child minding, snacks and bus tickets available. Program held at Olivet Church, 713 Queens Ave. For information, call 604-525-9144 or email [email protected].
