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COMMUNITY Wellbeing guide Email all Wellbeing listings to edit@thenownewspaper.com. Publication is not guaranteed.
Surrey Square Wheelers Square Dance Club hosts events at Port Kells community hall, 18918 88th Ave. Lessons start Sept., first lesson free. Great exercise, friendly atmosphere, everyone welcome. Call 604-513-9901 or 604-594-6415.
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Surrey Christmas Bureau needs volunteers to stock shelves, sort items, help with registration and help in the office. Call 604-581-9623 to register as a volunteer. Surrey Art Gallery tour guides: Volunteers are needed as tour guides (docents) at Surrey Art Gallery. Docents lead tours of art exhibitions for school groups on weekdays, share and develop skills, and build social networks. To learn more, visit www.surrey.ca/arts, email artsvolunteer@surrey.ca or call 604-501-5198. Surrey RCMP: Volunteers are needed for Cloverdale/Port Kells District 4 office, 5732 176A St., 604502-6266. “The RCMP is privileged to enjoy the assistance for over 75,000 volunteers. RCMP volunteers play a vital role in supporting safe homes and safe communities.” Applicants must be 19 years of age or older and also meet other criteria. Delta Police Victim Services seeks volunteers 19 and older who have exceptional interpersonal and communications skills. Info: Call Kim Gramlich, 604-940-5019 or email victimservices@deltapolice.ca. Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC: Do you enjoy interacting with preschool-age children in a social/recreational “play-school” setting? Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC seeks volunteers to help in its Family Resource Centres in North Delta and Ladner. Morning and afternoon shifts are available, Monday to Friday. Volunteer screening includes a criminal record check, two references and volunteer orientations. Contact Donna Burke, 604-591-9262, ext. 131, or e-mail: donnab@bgccs.bc.ca.
Delta Diggers Garden Club: Group meets every third Thursday at 7:30 p.m., from February to November, at
Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre, 11760 88th Ave., North Delta. New members welcome. 604-535-2642. Surrey Newcomers & Friends Club: “We are a ladies social club who get together for various activities such as Coffee & Chat, Dinner out, cards, luncheons and other social activities. We welcome women of all ages and cultures.” Call Loretta at 604-930-3195 or email Surreynewcomers@hotmail. com, surreynewcomers.weebly.com.
CFUW (Canadian Federation of University Women) North Delta/Surrey is a club open to all women graduates, students and associates who support the mission and ideals of CFUW, and represent many countries. The club provides annual scholarships and bursaries to deserving female graduates who are going on to university. Monthly meetings (September to June). Contact Heather at 604-591-7678 or Eleanor at 604-589-3631.
Surrey Aglow: “Women meeting with women” group meets every second Thursday at Middle Eastern Friendship Centre, 13483 108th Ave., Surrey, 6 p.m. food; 7 p.m. meeting. All welcome. Info: www.aglowofcanada.org, email maryciapedersen@gmail.com.
SUPPORT GROUPS Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers an
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) group for individuals with OCD and/or friends and family. Meetings on first Wednesday of every month 7-9 p.m. at 11715 72nd Ave., North Delta (house). Info: 604-943-1878. Nar Anon: “Do you have a friend or family member who has an addiction problem? Nar Anon may be the place for you.” Group meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Bethany-Newton United Church, 60th Ave./148th St., Surrey. Info: nar-anoncbregion.org.
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. Surrey International Folk Dancing Society meets Thursday evenings (Sept. to June) at Walnut Road Elementary, 16152 82nd Ave., North Surrey, from 7-10 p.m. Beginners welcome. No partner or costume required. “A fun way to exercise and keep your mind active.” Info: www.surreyfolkdance.org.