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COMMUNITY Wellbeing guide Email all Wellbeing listings to edit@thenownewspaper.com. Publication is not guaranteed.
Salsa dance classes held every Tuesday at Sullivan Community Hall, 6306 152 St., Surrey. “No partner needed, no experience required, all ages. For more info (604) 725-4654, (604) 572-9199, www. HotSalsaDanceZone.com.
VOLUNTEERING
CLUBS/GROUPS
White Rock RCMP Community Policing is looking for volunteers. “If you have 100 hours a year to spare and want to join our team, please contact Julia Everett at 778-593-3611. Activities include Van Patrol, Bike Patrol, Speed Watch and more. Applicants must be prepared to pass a security assessment, which normally takes about four months to process.” Volunteer literacy tutors needed by Learning Disabilities Association: “Help a child who is struggling to read and write. You must have excellent English skills, love to read and enjoy working with children.” Tutoring locations in Surrey and Langley. Extensive training provided. Info: 604-5915156, www.ldafs.org. Seniors Come Share Society: “Do you enjoy people? Would you like to spend a couple of hours a week visiting a senior? Please call Heidi at Seniors Come Share Society to find out more. 604-531-9400, ext. 24.”
South Surrey Garden Club: “Interested in gardening? Then why not join this club?” Visitors are
welcome; $3 fee may be credited toward annual membership fee of $20. Club meets at 7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday (except August and December) at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 12953 20th Avenue. “We have a very active and full program with great speakers, field trips and workshops.” Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 28 features guest speaker Bill Terry on topic of “Tissue Culture.” For more club information, contact Kathy at 604 250 1745.
White Rock/South Surrey Women’s Probus Club for retired and semi-retired professional/ business women, meetings at Cranley Hall, 2141 Cranley Dr., S. Surrey. Club info: 604-531-8593. White Rock Laughter Yoga Club meets on the last Tuesday of every month, from 7-8 p.m., at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave., with leaders Nicole Worden and Carol Ann Shannon. Info: 604-5412201, www.laughteryoga.ca.
SUPPORT GROUPS Parent Support Services Society of B.C. offers free weekly Parent & Grandparent Support Circles across the Lower Mainland led by trained facilitators. Learn new ways to nurture your child through discussing parenting techniques, challenges, stresses, and receiving support. Call 604-669-1616 or email office@parentsupportbc.ca.ca to sign up.
The Compassionate Friends Group: “Are you a grieving parent that has had the death of a child at any age? We have a self-help support group at Victory Memorial Park the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.,” 14831 26th Ave., Surrey, in tearoom. Info: Colleen Bujak, 604-536-6522. Post Polio Awareness and Support Society (PPASS) offers encouragement to survivors of this disease. Info: 604-576-5614 (Bob).
ACTIVITIES
Cedar Club, Knights of Columbus Council #4767
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Giving back to their community is nothing new for Cedar Club – Knights of Columbus Council #4767. Through community events and activities, they raise funds to support many charities in need. In recent years, Surrey Memorial Hospital has been the recipient of more than $110,000 for the purchase of specialized surgical equipment; and to fund a Horse Therapy Program supporting youth with mental health challenges. The Cedar Club is setting an example of how hard work and dedication can make a difference to the community where they live. Contact Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation if your group would also like to contribute to our city.
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‘Beat the Winter Blues’ contest for teens at Surrey Libraries: “Love to write stories or songs? Have an eye for art and design? We’re accepting three types of entries (Song lyrics: 500 words or less, song lyrics or poetry on a winter theme), Super-short story (500 words or less, with the story taking place in winter) and Book cover redesign (Design a book cover for a book you love). The contest is free to enter and is open to ages 12-19. Six $25 gift certificates to Central City Shopping Centre will be awarded for the top six entries and your work will be featured on Surrey Libraries’ website. Contest deadline is Nov. 26. Info: www. surreylibraries.ca/5563.aspx. Calypso Hut Dance Society: Caribbean events hosted by not-for-profit group based in South Surrey. “Our objective is to provide social entertainment with a Caribbean flavour.” For info, email calypsodancesociety2@gmail.com or call Orvis, 604-209-5081, 778-829 7107. White Rock Drum Circle “Rhythm Friends”: “Bring your drum, percussion instrument or old pail and join in this fun community drum circle. Improvise together and create music on the spot. No experience necessary and we have some percussion instruments for you to play with.” Gatherings are Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. at White Rock Community Centre (hall B), 15154 Russell Ave. Drop-in fee is $3. Old-time dance events at Sunnyside Hall at 1 p.m. every Monday (from Labour Day to June), corner of 18th Ave. & 154 St., South Surrey. Live music (piano, violin and two guitars). All seniors welcome. Info: 604- 538-5657 or 604-575-8236.