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Tri-City News Friday, March 22, 2013, A29
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
• PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society hosts “Handcraft a Fascinator” with Ilona Marshall, 6:30 p.m., Heritage at Leigh Square Museum and Archives; supplies are provided, a donation of $5 is suggested. Register as space is limited: pocoheritage1@gmail.com or 604927-8403.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts a small stamp auction – everyone welcome; viewing starts at 7 p.m., auction after 8 p.m. in the McGee Room at the community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306. • Art Focus Artists’ Association hosts artist Faith Love Robertson, demonstrating oils at 7 p.m. in a free event at The Outlet at Leigh Square (2253 Leigh Square, PoCo). Visit www.faithloverobertson. com for info.
THURSDAY, MARCH 28 • Friends of DeBoville Slough meeting, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch (Room 127), 1169 Pinetree Way. Learn what is happening at the slough. Info: info@ fodbs.org.
TUESDAY, APRIL 2 • Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group (PCCN Coquitlam) monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Pinetree com-
MARCH 25: FOR CAREGIVERS
• Caregiver support meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Maillardville community centre; all caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778-7891496. • Caregiver support meeting, 2-3:30 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion; all caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778-789-1496. munity centre, Coquitlam. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a confidential atmosphere. There is no charge (donations are accepted). Info: Norm, 604-936-8703 or Ken, 604-936-2998.
SUPPORT GROUPS • Port Moody Alanon Family Group open meeting, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Andrews Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Info: 604-461-6991. • Irritable bowel syndrome support group meets monthly in PoMo to exchange information, to offer one another support, and to share experiences and coping strategies. Info: 604-875-4875 or www. badgut.org. • Al-Anon meets Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-688-1716. • TOPS chapters meet weekly at numerous Tri-City locations. For information on group near you: Gail, 604-941-8699. • Recovery International is a self-help, peer-to-peer
support meeting for people who struggle with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. The goal is to help reduce symptoms by practising cognitive behaviour techniques. There is a group in PoCo. Info: Phyllis, 604-931-5945 or www. recoverycanada.ca. • Have you experienced the death of a loved one and found yourself struggling? Gathering with others who have also experienced a loss is known to be one of the most helpful ways of coping with grief. Sharing your story is important to healthy healing. Crossroads Hospice Society is running closed grief support groups. Registration: call Castine, 604-949-2274. • Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free walking group for the bereaved, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Group meets at Crossroads Labyrinth Healing Garden in Pioneer Memorial Park at Ioco Rd. and Heritage Mountain Blvd. Hospice volunteers will be present on the free walk through Rocky Point Park or Orchard Park. Newcomers can register by calling Castine at
604-949-2274. • Christian 12-step group for people with alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions meets at 7:15 p.m. every Monday Coquitlam Presbyterian Church, 948 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604939-6136 or www.hiscpc. org. • Coquitlam Support Group: Change, Crisis to Creativity meets Thursday evenings. Group meets twice a month to support one another through major changes, including unemployment, family crisis, death, illness, separation/ divorce, empty nest, retirement, etc., and working towards positive, creative lifestyle. Info: Mara, 604931-7070. • Fibromyalgia support group meets every fourth Thursday of each month at Dogwood Pavilion, 1 to 3 p.m., except December. Info: Joan, 604-944-2506. • CancerConnection peer volunteers offer one-to-one information and emotional support to people living with cancer. Info: 1-888-939-3333. • Tri-Cities Caregiver Network gives caregivers a safe place to express and deal with their emotions and concerns. Group discussions, speakers and films are part of the program. Meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. • DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Coquitlam
Alliance church, corner of Mariner and Spuraway, Coquitlam. Seminar sessions include “Facing my Anger,” “Facing my Loneliness,” “Depression,” “Forgiveness” and “New Relationships.” Info: 604464-6744. • The Compassionate Friends, Coquitlam Chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Como Lake United church (entrance at 1110 King Albert St., Coquitlam). The Compassionate Friends is an international, non-profit, non-denominational, selfhelp organization offering friendship, understanding, grief education and hope for the future to all families who have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause. Info: Jane, 604-931-8026 or Sandra, coquitlam@tcfcanada.net. • Living Room, a faithbased support group for people with mood disorders, their family and friends, put on by New Life community church and Mood Disorders Association of BC, first and third Tuesdays of each month, 7-9 p.m., 8765 Government St., Burnaby. Info: Mark, 604-939-9346 or Graeme, 604-444-1228.
Awards of Excellence
Presented by the Tri-Cities ECD Committee Do you know someone who has made a difference in improving the lives of children and their families in the Tri-Cities? It could be a doctor, a child care provider, a neighbour, a parent, a business or an organization. Nominations close March 25, 2013! Someone who: Demonstrates through work or volunteer efforts a genuine commitment to providing a better future for our children Works with others to raise awareness about early childhood development and young children Believes in building strong families Demonstrates leadership in the community by having a positive impact on the lives of young children Nomination forms can be downloaded from www.tricitiesecd.ca. For more information, please contact Susan Foster at susan.foster@fraserhealth.ca.
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