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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012
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VOLUNTEERING Learn With a Friend program: “Want to make a difference in someone’s life? Volunteer as a tutor
with Surrey Libraries’ Learn with a Friend program, which offers free, one-to-one tutoring for adult learners (ages 19+). Learners are paired with a tutor and receive individualized tutoring specific to their needs and interests. Tutor and learner meet for approximately one to three hours per week in a public space, such as a library.” For more information, visit www.surreylibraries.ca/about/5393. aspx or contact Eva Touzard at eva. touzard@pics.bc.ca.
Become a volunteer literacy tutor and help a child who is struggling with reading and writing. “The Learning Disabilities Association (Fraser South) offers extensive training and mentorship when you commit to our spring session of tutoring.” Attend a free information session on either Tuesday, Jan. 8 (Surrey) or Thursday, Jan. 10 (Langley) at 7 p.m. Call 604591-5156 to register and for location. Info: www.ldafs.org
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.” 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.” Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. To get involved, visit www.options.bc.ca and follow link for Crisis Line.
ACTIVITIES Investors Group Walk for Memories, in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C., on Jan. 27 in 23 communities in B.C., including Eaglequest golf course (site of regional event for Surrey, White Rock and Delta). “One in three Canadians knows someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Who do you know who’s been affected?” Show them your support by registering today for the event. Info: www. walkformemories.com. 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 604-5758236.
CLUBS/GROUPS
Peter and Roan, volunteers at the Surrey Food Bank.
WELIVEHERE. WEGIVEHERE. Our City is home to over 70 charitable organizations doing work on behalf of the residents of our city. Help us to give where we live.
Hamper To Your Home was designed for clients with mobility issues. Mobility issues include high-risk pregnancy, parents who are post-partum, C-Section patients, people with terminal or debilitating conditions, those who are elderly and frail, and those who are recovering from surgery or an accident. Surrey Food Bank’s volunteers deliver these hampers, filled with food and necessary items, to our clients. Donations, as well as volunteers, are always welcome to ensure these much needed programs can cont.
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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.” For more club information, contact Kathy at 604 250 1745. Dutch-Canadian Cultural Society of Greater Vancouver, incorporated in 1965, has goal “to provide entertaining venues in the Lower Mainland whereby DutchCanadians and their friends can come together to preserve, enhance and celebrate, their heritage and cultural traditions.” Info: 604-5363394, www.dutchnetwork.ca. MSOS (Mixed Singles Over Sixty): This social club, for active men and women 60 years and over, welcomes new members – companions for walking, golf dining, dancing, theatre, travel, more. Info, contact Kay at 604-5421916 or Colin, 604-538-7799. White Rock and District Garden Club welcomes new members. Club info: Eileen Davidson, 604-538-0496. 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. Newcomers Club of White Rock and South Surrey is a club for women who are new to the area. The club meets the first Tuesday of the month (September to June) from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2350 148 St., Surrey. First visit is free. Membership is $30 per year. For more information, email wrssnewcomers@gmail.com. Oneness Gogos of White Rock/Surrey: Group that works under auspices of Stephen Lewis Foundation meets on fourth Monday of every month, 1-3 p.m. upstairs at White Rock library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave., White Rock. Info: onenessgogos@gmail.com.