THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5
Learn more about the WorkBC program, guest speaker Nichola Manning, assistant deputy minister, Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation. Christian Saint Cyr of B.C. Labour Market Report will host Nichola Manning in a discussion about the successes, challenges and the future of the WorkBC program. There will be an opportunity for Q & A at the end of the formal interview discussion. Event takes place at GT Hiring Solutions WorkBC Employment Services Centre, sixth floor, 1901 Rosser Ave. (Free parking is available in Madison Centre.) Seating will be limited. To reserve your seat, please RSVP to Nathan by calling 604-292-3006.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
The Westminster Church Choir and friends, present the Hallowed Manger Ground with a selection of new songs and seasonal favourites at 7:15 p.m. at the Westminster SDA Church, 7925 10th Ave. The concert is for all ages. Seating is limited. For more information, call 604-524-6969.
Mistletoe Market, Gordon Church at the corner of Edmonds Street and Humphries Avenue, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is $6 for adults and $3 for children six to 12 years old. There will be a silent auction, home baking, crafts and games.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 7 AND SUNDAY DECEMBER 8
Art show and sale, plus free workshops for children, on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Start your holiday shopping at our artisan market featuring unique creations by Artspace faculty. Enjoy an exhibition of artwork by Artspace students. Join a free dance or musical theatre workshop. Pre-register for workshops at [email protected] or 778-989-9051.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10
Burnaby Public Library, in partnership with the Canadian Bar Association, presents a workshop on writing your will at the Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Protect your estate by writing a will. An experienced wills and estates lawyer will provide information on why a will is important, what to include when you write a will, and important changes to the law coming into effect in 2014. The workshop is free but registration is required. Seating is limited. To register, please phone the Metrotown branch at 604-436-5400 or register online at bpl.bc.ca/events.
UNTIL DECEMBER 28
Santa Express Mini Train, Lougheed Town Centre. It's that wonderful time of the year again - volunteers from the B.C. Society of Model Engineers are back at Lougheed Town Centre to give rides on their mini train around Santa's Wonderland. Train operates throughout mall hours. Rides are by donation to the BCSME.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14
Get your pleasure craft operator certificate, boating safety courses run from Jan. 14 to March 25 at Faith Lutheran Church, 1005 Kensington Ave. For full details contact Commander Rob Anderson at 604-970-0232 or go to www.burnabysquadron.com.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16
Introduction to Memoir Writing, workshop with author Claudia Cornwall, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the McGill library branch. Event is free but space is limited. Register online, by calling 604 299-8955 or in person at the McGill library branch at 4595 Albert St. For more info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events/introduction-to-memoir-writing.
ONGOING
Support for the coming holiday period and beyond, for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. For those who have lost a loved one, the coming holiday season is often a challenging and difficult time. Burnaby Hospice Society provides free grief counselling and grief group support programs including the upcoming group, "Finding Hope - Surviving the Loss of a Parent" weekly support group, and the bi-weekly spousal/partner loss group "Surviving the Loss of a Love." Services are provided free-of-charge to Burnaby residents. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one - a spouse or life partner, parent or grandparent, son or daughter, sister or brother - and need support to help get through the holidays and beyond, call the Burnaby Hospice Society Bereavement Support Line at 604-520-5024 or email [email protected].
Pregnant and parenting program for youth 24 years and under, open to Burnaby and New West residents. Bus tickets, produce, meals and resources. Come check us out! Call 604-298-6245 for more info.
Gilpin Badminton Club, looking for new members. Plays every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Gilpin Elementary School. Drop-in is $4 or $60 for a yearly membership. Players aged 18 plus are welcome. For more information, contact Linda at 604-298-9059 or Jean at 604-420-3198.
Vista Boutique, at the New Vista Care Home, 7550 Rosewood St. offers a great selection of used clothing and household items. Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Funds raised in the boutique support special programs for the care home seniors. For more information, call 604-527-6000.
Seniors drop-in program, Metrotown Citadel Community church of the Salvation Army, 6125 Nelson Ave., every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seniors enjoy conversation, inspiration, cup of coffee or lunch and ladies enjoy knitting and crocheting. For more information, call 604-437-1521.
Thrift shop sale, every Thursday until Dec. 12 at South Burnaby United Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be clothing, household items, collectibles, books, toys and more. Donations very welcome.
TOPS #1390 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit weight-loss support group, meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. for weigh-in and the program runs from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. at the Maywood Community School library, 4567 Imperial St. Guests welcome. Info 604-985-6295.
Burnaby Scottish Country Dance Club, meets at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St. on Mondays from 7 to 10 p.m. until April. New members are welcome, experience and partners not required. For information, call Gerry at 604-451-1161 or Rosemary at 604-298-6552, or visit www.rscdsvancouver.org/burnaby.html.
Burnaby Public Library, welcomes English language learners to free drop-in ESL Conversation Circles. Tuesdays until Nov. 26, 7 to 8 p.m. Practise your English and meet people in a friendly, relaxed environment at the Metrotown library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Each week a librarian will lead a discussion on a variety of everyday topics. Adult learners must have some knowledge of English to participate in group conversations. There is no registration for this free drop-in program. For more info, contact 604-436-5400.
Burnaby International Folk Dancers, meet every Tuesday night 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells. Learn folk dances from around the world. New dances taught every night; all levels welcome, no partner needed, drop-ins welcome. Info: 604-436-9475.
Line dancing at Deer Lake United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave., every Monday at 10 a.m. Beginners welcome. Call Georgie Cole at 604-522-5647 for more information.
Carpet bowling, at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus is every Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. Drop-ins welcome. Call 604-297-4838 for more information.
Practice dancing skills, at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus. It's $1 for members and $2 for non-members. On Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m., Sundays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. For more info, call 604-297-4838
Knitting, crocheting, sewing and other crafts group meet at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. Beginners welcome. For more info, call 604-297-4838.
Burnaby South Stroke Recovery Branch, meets every second and fourth Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre. The club offers speech therapy, exercise sessions, caregiver support and other social activities for stroke survivors over 55. For more information, call 604-297-4838.
Bingo every Saturday, at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus, buy paper cards from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and the game starts at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call Tom at 604-430-2763.
Bombay Rummy every Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55 plus. For more information, call 604-297-4838.
Old age pensioners' organization branch 12, the first Monday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre. Learn what's happening to social security programs. For more info, call 604-297-4838.
