FRIDAY, MAY 4
Art Squared, presented by New West Artists, a three-day exhibition of 12X12 inch paintings and photographs. Exhibit is on the second floor of The River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. Opening reception between 6: 30 to 8: 30 a.m. Exhibits on display during market hours all weekend. All paintings are $100 and all photographs are $50. A secondary exhibition called Visual Verse, in which 40 poems have been interpreted visually, will run from May 4 until May 31 at www. thenetworkhub.ca, also on the second floor of the River Market.
SATURDAY, MAY 5
Second Time Around Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Cathedral, 514 Carnarvon St. Info: Richard at 604-521-8382 or [email protected].
Art Squared, presented by New West Artists, a three-day exhibition of 12X12 inch paintings and photographs. Exhibit is on the second floor of The River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. Exhibits on display during market hours all weekend. All paintings are $100 and all photographs are $50. A secondary exhibition called Visual Verse, in which 40 poems have been interpreted visually, will run from May 4 until May 31 at www.thenetworkhub.ca, also on the second floor of the River Market.
SUNDAY, MAY 6
New Westminster Horticultural Society Super Plant Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m in the Armoury at 530 Queens Ave. Info: email sharon@newwesthortsociety. org.
Art Squared, presented by New West Artists, a three-day exhibition of 12X12 inch paintings and photographs. Exhibit is on the second floor of The River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. Exhibits on display during market hours all weekend.
All paintings are $100 and all photographs are $50. A secondary exhibition called Visual Verse, in which 40 poems have been interpreted visually, will run from May 4 until May 31 at www.thenetworkhub.ca, also on the second floor of the River Market.
MONDAY, MAY 7
Tillicum Toastmasters meeting, to improve your public speaking ability. Check out our club and have fun, guests are welcome. 7: 20 to 9: 30 p.m., Unity in Action Hall, 1630 Edinburgh St. Info: http: //tillicum. freetoasthost.ws or call 778822-9212.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9
Travel shows, in the New Westminster Public Library. Take an armchair trip to Ireland as Karen Justice will show her photographs of the Emerald Isle at 7: 30 p.m. The travel shows are co-sponsored by the University Women's Club of New Westminster and are held in the library's auditorium at 716 Sixth Ave.
SATURDAY, MAY 12
What's Wriggling in Your Rhubarb?, a free forum about UNIBUG and the biological control of insects, in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. 1 p.m. At this free forum, put on by the college's Institute of Urban Ecology, you'll learn about UNIBUG - the User Network for Insect Biology in the Urban Garden - and how to become involved with fighting insects the natural way: through planting flora that attract beneficial biological insects - or good bugs that eat bad bugs - to your garden. Guest speakers are Renee Prasad and Rick Kool.
MONDAY, MAY 14
Tillicum Toastmasters meeting, to improve your public speaking ability. Check out our club and have fun, guests are welcome. 7: 20 to 9: 30 p.m., Unity in Action Hall, 1630 Edinburgh St. Info: http: //tillicum. freetoasthost.ws or call 778822-9212.
MONDAY, MAY 21
Tillicum Toastmasters meeting, to improve your public speaking ability. Check out our club and have fun, guests are welcome. 7: 20 to 9: 30 p.m., Unity in Action Hall, 1630 Edinburgh St. Info: http: //tillicum. freetoasthost.ws or call 778822-9212.
ONGOING
Mom's Playgroup, Moms with small children meet for playdates and conversation. Search groups at www. NewWestCommunityGuide.ca for the group closest to you.
Kiwanis Club of New Westminster, holds luncheon meetings the first and third Tuesday of every month at Boston Pizza, Columbia Square, 1005 Columbia St., at noon. Info: Marge Ashdown, 604-521-8567.
Western Society for Children, holds a parent support group in New Westminster, Wednesdays from 6: 30 to 8: 30 p.m., with on-site child-minding on request, for parents with children 12 and under who have diverse learning needs. To register, call Wanda Gendron at 604-515-0810.
Codependents Anonymous Freedom Group, 12-step program for people who want a healthier, more functional relationship with themselves and others. Meetings are every Friday, 7: 30 p.m. at Royal Columbian Hospital, Sherbrooke Centre, 260 Sherbrooke St. in the main floor lounge. Info: Sue at 604-580-8889 or CoDA Info line at 604-516-5585.
Canadian Mental Health Association's Simon Fraser Branch, run and walk club, all welcome. Info: Madeleine Hawkins at 604-516-8080 or [email protected].
Volunteers needed, for Harmony Court Care Centre and Estate. If you are patient and enthusiastic and enjoy working with seniors, opportunities are available. Call Mary Aaron at 604-527-3322 or email [email protected].
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Group B.C. 612, meets at RCH Sherbrooke Centre, Monday evenings, 6: 30 to 8 p.m., dedicated to taking off pounds sensibly through basic food exchange program and moderate exercise. Call Judi at 604-525-0613 for more information.
Sapperton Pensioners, meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 318 Keary St. New members welcome. Info: 604724-9722.
Netherlands Association, speak Dutch with others and cele-brate your heritage. Visit www. dutchnetwork.ca or contact Edie, [email protected] or 604-536-3394.
Royal City Communicators, meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the Cameron Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St., Burnaby. Information: 604-939-5088.
Al-Anon and Alateen, help those whose lives are affected by someone else's drinking. Call 604-688-1716.
Free beginners' computer tutoring, one-on-one, for lowincome women, Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Elizabeth Fry Society women's drop-in centre, lower level, 402 East Columbia St., 604-520-1166, donna.surman@ elizabethfry.com.
Council of Senior Citizens' Organizations (COSCO), an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for seniors, invites membership and affiliation from seniors' organizations, associations and individuals. Info: Ernie Bayer, 604-576-9734 or ecbayer@ shaw.ca.
Burnaby/New West Newcomers and Friends Club, welcomes women who are new to the area, as well as longtime residents, giving women of all ages and cultures a chance to make new friends. Meets the second Wednesday of each month. Info: Lenore, 604-294-6913.
Fraserside Employment Resource Centre, offers oneto-one support with employment counsellors, connecting people to no-cost career and job search services and helping people develop a plan to reach their job or career goal. Call 604-522-9701 for appointment.
Parkinson's group meets first Tuesday of the month, Century House in Moody Park, 1 to 3 p.m. Info: Margo Prentice 604-526-1997.
Free ESL program for women at Olivet Church, 613 Queens Ave. Free childcare provided for kids 18 months to five years old. Every Tuesday and Friday from 9: 30 a.m. to noon. Call 604-298-5888 ext. 21.
Writers Discovery Group, meets the second Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon, on the lower floor of New Westminster Library. Info: 604-522-9147.
Book Club Café, New Westminster Public Library, fourth Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. in the Plaskett room at 716 Sixth Ave. Info: 604527-4667.
St. Barnabas thrift store, newly refurbished and open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A few more volunteers also sought. Call Sandy, 604-526-3033.
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