Friday, November 8
A Market with Heart, fourth annual pre-Christmas market, 4 to 8 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church hall, 7591 Gray Ave. (at Rumble Street). Come do some early Christmas shopping while you improve the lives of thousands and care for our world. Gift items and delicious treats supporting The Stephen Lewis Foundation – Grandmothers to Grandmothers, Ten Thousand Villages, fair trade and socially conscious local organizations, and many more eco-friendly vendors.
Saturday, November 9
Remembrance Day service, at the Edmonds Community Centre from 1 to 3 p.m. Join the service honouring the men and women who served in wartimes. For more information, call 604-297-4838.
Wednesday, November 13
Free chronic pain management workshop, Confederation Centre, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Multiple factors contribute to managing chronic pain. Whether it’s medications, physical management or mind-body connection strategies – learn what you can do and how to work better with your health-care professionals to manage chronic pain. Call to register: 604-297-4816.
Thursday, November 14
Stories We Tell, screening of the award-winning documentary film by Canadian actress and director Sarah Polley, 7 to 9 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/stories-we-tell-documentary-film-screening.
Friday, November 15
Estate planning for seniors, a workshop at the Edmonds Community Centre from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Estate planning is an essential task for seniors, regardless of wealth or assets. The workshop is $2. To register, call 604-297-4838.
Saturday, November 16
Giant flea market, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Maywood Community School, 4567 Imperial St. Lots of bargains. Admission is 50 cents. Door prizes. Concession. Tables are $10. Call 604-664-8208.
Librarians’ Choice: Winter Reads, 2 to 3:30 p.m., McGill branch, Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. As winter approaches, it’s time to warm up with a good book. Burnaby librarians will present fast-paced reviews of fiction and non-fiction books for winter reading.
Christmas crafts sale, fundraiser for the Fair Haven United Church Homes, 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 7557 Sussex Ave. There will be baked goods, tea, Christmas crafts, raffle prizes and a rummage sale.
Monday, November 18
Parkinson’s support group, meets at Confederation Centre, 4585 Albert St., from 1 to 3:15 p.m. Guest speaker talking about balance, pain and visualization, $2 donations accepted to cover cost of refreshments.
Tuesday, November 19
New members tour and tea, at the Edmonds Community Centre. Discover the activities and services available at Burnaby rec centres. It’s a great way to meet new people over a cup of tea in the seniors’ lounge. The event is free with an Edmonds seniors membership, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Call 604-297-4838 for more information.
Wednesday, November 20
Renowned UBC psychologist Stanley Coren, coming to McGill library, 7 p.m., to provide the inside scoop on the furry minds of man’s best friends. Just how intelligent are dogs? How much language can a dog understand? Can dogs learn the way that people do? Recent data suggests that dogs have mental abilities at nearly the same level as human two- to three-year-olds. In his enlightening and entertaining presentation, Coren will provide a peek into the inner lives of our canine companions to answer these and other questions. Free, but space is limited. Register online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events/mcgill, by calling 604 299-8955 or in person at the library. For more info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events/inside-your-dogs-mind.
Saturday, November 23
Finding Gold in Family Stories, workshop in interviewing family members, with broadcaster Vera Rosenbluth. McGill library branch, 2 to 4 p.m. 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/finding-gold-in-family-stories.
Friday, November 29
Confederation Seniors’ Association, presents Cinderella of the Golden Years, an original pantomime at 5 p.m. Tickets on sale at Confederation Community Centre, 4585 Albert St., no tickets at the door. Members and youth, $10, non-members pay $12.
Saturday, November 30
Christmas fair, All Saints Anglican Church, 7405 Royal Oak Ave., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday, December 1
Christmas open house at the Burnaby Equestrian Centre, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Burnaby Equestrian Centre, at 9080 Avalon Ave. Hosted by volunteers from the Burnaby Horsemen’s Association, with the support of the City of Burnaby. There will be pony rides, barn tours, horse demos and more. Bring cash for concession snacks, a raffle and craft sale, and well-heeled boots for pony rides. This is a free family event. No registration required, and everyone welcome. For more information visit: www.burnabyhorsemensassociation.com or email [email protected].
