A2 NewsLeader Friday, May 16, 2014
ART IN THE LIBRARY
UPCOMING
The New Westminster Public Library presents two diverse art shows in May.
CITYPAGE GLENBROOKE NORTH RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Sign in: 6:45 pm. Meeting: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Plaskett Room, New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave
On the Art Panels upstairs, Gillian Wright presents From Florence to Farms. Her retrospective show explores colours which pull from the past and look at the present. These watercolour paintings, which primarily feature architecture, challenge the use of the full spectrum of the colours of the rainbow.
COUNCIL MEETINGS Monday, May 19 No Meeting Please note that council meetings are now video streamed online at www.newwestcity.ca.
On the Ramp, Antonio Dizon is displaying his colourful, abstract paintings. The art can be viewed at any time during library open hours. The library is at 716 6th Avenue in New Westminster; www.nwpl.ca; 604-527-4660.
• Review items identified at previous meeting that require fixing, add any new items, and prioritize and begin an action plan.
EASIER GARDENING WITH ARTHRITIS
• For discussion: installation of speedbumps on 1st St, between 8th Ave and 6th Ave
Sunday, June 1, 2014 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Centennial Community Centre, 65 East 6th Avenue
For more details, contact marya@glenbrookenorth.ca
LEADS WORKSHOPS All workshops take place at Century House and are free. For more information or to sign up, call 604-519-1066. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Creative Aging Thursday, May 29, 2014 10:00 am - 11:30 am Seven fun and easy steps to creative aging: a thought-provoking, but lighthearted look at how we can make the best of our lives at 50+! ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Taking Charge of Your Financial Future Thursday, May 22, 2014 10:00 am - 11:30 am Make decisions more wisely on every day banking services. Learn tips on how to lower your interest charges on credit cards and home equity loans. Stop paying taxes - the smart way to use the equity in your home. Topics also to be covered in this presentation will be an overview of Canada’s Public Pension system, including RRSPs and RIFs. There will also be a review of the tax savings available for seniors and pensioners. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Laugh for No Reason Thursday, June 5, 2014 10:00 am - 11:30 am Do you want to add more laughter or humor in your life? Laughter is a free exercise we can do daily. Scientific research proves that laughter benefits our mind, body and spirit. You are invited to join our laughter workshop to understand the relationship between brain and laughter, to enjoy a fun experience with activities, to rediscover/reconnect to your inner joy and to create your own laughter practice.
QUEENSBOROUGH RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, May 20, 2014 7:00 pm Queensborough Community Centre Residents’ association meeting and AGM
The Arthritis Society in partnership with New Westminster Parks, Culture and Recreation invites you to a FREE forum on gardening with arthritis. Presented by an occupational therapist, the Easier Gardening with Arthritis session is designed to educate you about the ways that you can enjoy this popular leisure activity without putting additional stress on your joints. To register, please call 604-777-5100.
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN TRAVELLING COMMUNITY WORKSHOP It’s time to update our Official Community Plan (OCP) and we need your help! The OCP is the policy document that sets out the vision, goals and objectives for the future of New Westminster. The Travelling Community Workshop will be the public launch of the OUR CITY 2041 process. This workshop will ‘travel’ through the city to different venues. Community members are invited to drop-in to any of the events. There will be a range of activities, from ‘dotmocracy’ voting on issues to mapping important places. There will also be an art station for kids! Your input will help us shape the OCP and the future of OUR CITY. Tuesday, June 3, 2014 Saturday, June 14, 2014 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Lord Tweedsmuir Queensborough Community Centre Elementary School Gym Port Royal Room 1714 Eighth Avenue 920 Ewen Avenue Thursday, June 5, 2014 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Glenbrook Middle School Gym 701 Park Crescent
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sapperton Pensioners Hall 318 Keary Street
Wednesday, June 11, 2014 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Century House - Fir Room 620 Eighth Street
Saturday, June 21, 2014 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm River Market - Community Square 810 Quayside Drive
For more information on the OUR CITY 2041 OCP update process, visit our website: www.newwestcity.ca/ourcity or call 604-527-4532.
MCBRIDE SAPPERTON RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING
Curious about your community, come out and get involved in your community. Positions on the executive and committees will be up for election.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 7:00 pm Knox Church, 403 E Columbia St.
Find news about upcoming meetings, city events and electronic copies of the Queensborough Life and Times at http://qbresidents.wordpress.com. Any questions or concerns, please direct them to qbresidents@yahoo.ca
Agenda: • Presentation by owner of 709 Cumberland St., re: re-zone property from RS1 to RS-1/Heritage Revitalization Agreement • Presentation by owner of 411 Rousseau St., re: application for Development Variance • Police Report/Update - NWCPC • Traffic Report/Update - NTAC
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