What's On! Port Coquitlam November / December 2019

November / December 2019

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Port Coquitlam YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENT MAGAZINE SPONSORED BY YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES WWW.WHATSONPOCO.CA

celebrates 65 years of family, community and innovation

Includes: New Contributor - Angela Calla on The Mortgage Code Featuring, Kinsight, Access Youth, Toastermasters Craft Fair Listings

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Cecilia Maggiore, our Sales and Social Media Champion

Port Coquitlam Thanks to our readers for continuing to support our vision of connecting the community with resources, non profits and businesses.

What’s On Port Coquitlam Team Publisher-

Andersen Barker & Co

Owners

Angela Andersen Email: angela@whatsonpoco.ca Leah Barker Email: leah@whatsonpoco.ca

Sales/Social Media/ Event listing Cecilia Maggiore

Email: cece@whatsonpoco.ca Content Manager

Angela Andersen

Contributing Writer Jennifer Pownall

Email: write@jenniferpownallauthor.com Editors

Leah Barker Jennifer Pownall

Distribution/Photos Jim Andersen

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Collect moments not things! That is my motto. I love to live in the moment, and I live in gratitude for each day and the experiences that have been shared with me. Those moments – and being fully in them – are where I discover their many gifts, where I find the story that is my life. Ultimately, I believe living in today makes for beautiful tomorrows.

It’s a philosophy I carry with me no matter what I am doing. Whether I am being a mother to my beautiful children, watching them grow up in a city where I began my own journey as a teenager. Or if I am starting my work day, visiting the local businesses, catching up with residents, walking my dog in the park, or hiking the Minnekhada trails. I love making time in my day for clients of my Mind Heart Soul wellness business, where we dive into the heart, and I am certainly grateful for how working at What’s On! Port Coquitlam blends with my values and passions.

In fact, my vision for the magazine is to bring to light the community and connection this city inspires. I want to highlight how small business owners know and support the people in the area and how that is reciprocated

by Port Coquitlam’s citizens. At the magazine I am in charge of sales, social media, and event listings. But at its core, my job is taking the time to get to know the city, associations, and people as they continue to grow, learning the history and old stories of Port Coquitlam, and bringing it all to life in the pages of What’s On. I get to remember the places I would go to at a young age that inspired me to become a better adult. I interact daily with the businesses that treat you as more than a customer. I’m witness to the events that evolve and flourish, to the generosity of their organizers as most are designed and run with the objective of giving back to the community.

Profile photo credits: Photos by Cheryl

We welcome your article submissions. To make this a great community resource we encourage all to submit articles and non profit profiles relating to our community. Please note that all submissions will be edited and formatted. For information on the specific requirements please email Angela or Leah.

Where Can I Get My Copy?

Visit www.whatsonpoco.ca/locations for a complete list of our pick up locations. If you would like to see What’s On! Port Coquitlam in your business, please contact us at angela@whatsonpoco.ca To view this issue online, please visit www.whatsonpoco.ca.

What’s On! Port Coquitlam is published under licence from Blueberry Publications by Andersen Barker and Company.

Disclaimer: While we strive to provide the most up-to-date information on events and activities in Port Coquitlam, etc, all details of the events and activities are subject to change. We recommend that you contact the organizer directly to confirm details and avoid potential disappointment. The published material, adverts, editorials and all other content are published in good faith. Any opinions or claims expressed or made in any article or advert is the opinion/claim of its author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of What’s On! Magazine. All rights reserved and nothing can, partially or in whole, be reprinted or reproduced without a written consent. What’s On! magazines are individually owned, operated and published under license from Blueberry Publications.

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WHAT’S ON! PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMIT YOUR PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS TO INFO@WHATSONPOCO.CA. EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED AND ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR (SEE: WWW.WHATSONPORTCOQUITLAM.CA), AND ALSO PROMOTED ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEE EVENTS WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.

November November 1, 2019 Hyde Creek Storytime 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Free The Terry Fox Library is bringing Storytime to Hyde Creek Recreation Centre! Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more.

November 2, 2019 Rememberance Day Talk: Their Name Liveth Forevermore Port Coquitlam Community Centre 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Join us in advance of Veteran’s Week for a Remembrance Day talk, presented by local history guru Bryan Ness.

Terry Fox Secondary School Christmas Craft Fair Nov 2nd. 10-4pm Admission is free Crafters, 50/50 draw, bake sale, vendors, raffle, concession 2019/2020 After Grad Fundraiser Indulge in YOU! 6:00pm-8:00pm Sadhana Yoga & Sound 2559 Shaughnessy St

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(upstairs) Self-love is the key to enlightenment. It is the key to the door of heaven and the key to loving others and the entire world, in an unconditional manner.

Everything starts from self and that’s where we start loving first. Join Cece & Steph in this beautiful workshop, where you will be guided in a lovely meditation to your heart centre. Pull some cards and create your beautiful bath salt blend to take home with you. Learn about the wonderful salts and how they can implement self care into your life Cost $44 Sign up and reserve your spot as this class has limited space. email mindheartsoul888@ gmail.com

Rhymes of Times 10:30-11:30am PoCo Heritage, 1502248 McAllister Ave Join our guided reminiscing session for adults, and share your stories with the small group.

November 4, 2019 Storytime 10:15 – 10:45am Terry Fox Library 2470 Mary Hill Road Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs rhymes and more

HypnoBirthing®-The Mongan Method Mondays Nov 4th, Nov 18th, Nov 25th, Dec 2nd, Dec 9th 6:00-8:30pm #2300-2850 Shaughnessy St The cost is $475 Please call Erin to register 604-942-397

Adult Colouring Club 2:00 – 3:00pm Terry Fox Library 2470 Mary Hill Road Colouring is not just for kids anymore!

Come chill out and colour. We’ll provide the colouring pages, pencil crayons and refreshments.

Movie Night 6:00-8:00pm Terry Fox Library 2470 Mary Hill Road Come to the library for a free movie and popcorn!

We will be showing an assortment of highly rated films. Drop in.

November 5, 2019 Speech and Language Drop-In Clinic 10:00 – 11:30am Terry Fox Library 2470 Mary Hill Road Drop in and talk with one of the Health Unit’s Speech-Language Pathologists for 5 to 10 minutes. Your child will receive a brief screening of his or her communications skills.

You will receive help for your child’s speech and language development.

This clinic is for children who have not yet been referred. It is best suited for families who are not sure if a referral is needed. Clients are seen on the basis of firstcome, first-served. Drop in.

Pre-Retirement: Canada Pension and Old Age Security Benefits 2:00 – 3:30pm Port Coquitlam Recreation Centre Learn about the retirement and survivor benefits you may be eligible for under the Government of Canada.

This information session will cover Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security benefits and the Guaranteed Income Supplement, including new provisions such as the Canada Pension

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Post Disability Benefit.

Learn how to plan for retirement and make sure you are receiving all of the benefits you are entitled to. Drop in.

November 6, 2019 Storytime 10:15 – 10:45am Terry Fox Library 2470 Mary Hill Road Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs rhymes and more PoCo Genealogy Group Meeting 6:30 – 8:30pm PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives 2248 McAllister Ave Cost: $2.00 Contact: Chris Longley 604-9427918 The PoCo Genealogy group meets the first Wednesday of every month to discuss all things family tree related. Feel free to drop in and participate in the discussions!

November 8, 2019 Hyde Creek Storytime 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Hyde Creek Recreation Centre Free The Terry Fox Library is bringing Storytime to Hyde Creek Recreation Centre! Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and

more.

November 9, 2019 Heritage Walking Tour PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives 1:30 – 2:30p.m Join us on one of our walking tours to learn more about city all around you! Tours include a downtown history and home tours, Port Coquitlam ghost stories tour, and a downtown Christmas Tree Festival heritage tour.

November 11, 2019 Remembrance Day 10:45am Veteran’s Park Honouring those who sacrificed for our country.

Remembrance Day Skate 1:15-2:45pm 3-4:30pm Port Coquitlam Community Centre Regular Admission After the City’s Remembrance Day Ceremony spend the afternoon skating with family and friends Job’s Daughters Bethel 63 youth group for girls 10-19.

Pancake Breakfast 8-10am 2660 Shaughnessy Street Cost: Suggested $5 donation email bcjd63@gmail. com for more info or to RSVP

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Port Coquitlam

Deadline for content for our

January February 2020 issue is November 25.

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WHAT’S ON! PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMIT YOUR PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS TO INFO@WHATSONPOCO.CA. EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED AND ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR (SEE: WWW.WHATSONPORTCOQUITLAM.CA), AND ALSO PROMOTED ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEE EVENTS WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.

November 12, 2019 Full Moon Reiki Meditation 11:00-12:15pm Sadhana Yoga & Sound 2559 Shaughnessy Street (upstairs) Join Cecilia for this beautiful full moon in Taurus! In this class you will pull a card, be guided in a meditation connecting to this moon energy releasing what it is you need to release.

While in meditation enjoying and receiving some beautiful reiki energy healing.

What to bring Yourself ;) & come comfy Journal & pen Water Soul investment $20 To register for this class email mindheartsoul888@ gmail.com Council Meeting 6pm City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy St Port Coquitlam City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, excluding August (when no meetings are scheduled) and December (when only one meeting is scheduled).

Regular meetings are open to the public and

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are held at 6 pm in the Council Chambers on the third floor of City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy Street.

Off the Grid 7:00pm-9:00pm Leigh Square Creating “Instant Sonic Art,” musicians improvise and react spontaneously to other players and the overall sound produced. New musicians and listeners are welcome. Please call 604.789.3456. Group meets every second Tuesday. FREE November 13, 2019 LEGO Club 3:30-4:30pm Terry Fox Library 2470 Mary Hill Road We have the LEGO; you bring your imagination.

Try out our KEVA Planks too! Kids ages 5 to 10 come join us after school. Drop in.

November 14, 2019 Leigh Square Writers Group 6:30-8pm Discuss writing projects and share feedback on your scripts, poetry, novels, short stories, comics, and lyrics. You are encouraged to purchase a Friends of Leigh Square annual membership, $20 Adult,

$10 Senior/Youth.

Visit experienceit. ca to purchase your membership. For more information on FLSS visit pocoarts.ca, @pocoarts on Facebook, or email pocoarts@gmail.com November 15, 2019 Hyde Creek Storytime 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Hyde Creek Recreation Centre Free The Terry Fox Library is bringing Storytime to Hyde Creek Recreation Centre! Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more.

November 16, 2019 Creating Art with Nature PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $5/person Join us in creating some beautiful works of art with bits from nature! Using paint and some feathers, wood, pinecones, nuts, and leaves, you and your family can create some amazing nature-based artwork.

November 17, 2019 Hyde Creek Salmon Festival 20th Annual Hyde Creek Salmon Festival 11:00 am - 3:00 pm The Chum and Coho salmon are returning to their spawning grounds at Hyde Creek. Come out to this free family event on November 17, 2019 – 11am – 3 pm. Located indoors and outdoors at Hyde Creek Rec Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave, & Hyde Creek Education Centre & Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd, Port Coquitlam.

November 18, 2019 Heritage Writers’ Group PoCo Heritage, 1502248 McAllister Ave 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Start capturing your life story for family and posterity! No preparation required; just bring a pen and paper, or your laptop.

November 19, 2019 Teen Advisory Group Terry Fox Library 2470 Mary Hill Road 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Come tell the library what teens want. This looks great on your resume and you get volunteer hours. Oh yeah, the snacks are good too. Drop in.

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FEATURE MEMBER

Westcoast SCI

Westcoast SCI’s strengths is its personalized physiotherapy service. Its unique difference is the amount of one-on-one time spent with each of its clients. When they provide exercises, the physiotherapists guide you through each and every movement, repetition, and set. You will never be left unattended.

Throughout the session, the team provides valuable feedback and ensures that you are not learning bad habits that may lead to unwanted injuries or poor results. The physiotherapists are also available the entire session to answer any and all questions that might arise while you are exercising.

The physiotherapists have extensive on-going education, keeping up to date with the newest research and courses in manual therapy, needling (acupuncture/IMS) and soft tissue work among others.

The "SCI" in Westcoast SCI stands for Smart Choice Investments. The team feels that people have a choice and it is your choice to invest in your health. Health is an investment: in time, money, and energy. It can be difficult to be healthy without making some form of investment.

Make the smart choice and come see the difference yourself.

Gabriel Wong, Westcoast SCI Active Physiotherapy (604) 500-7811 info@westcoastsci.com www.westcoastsci.com

UPCOMING EVENTS Business Excellence Awards: Nominees’ Reception

Learn more & register at www.tricitieschamber.com Thursday, November 7 | 11:15 AM - 2:00 PM Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club

Annual General Meeting

Thursday, November 21 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM Executive Plaza Hotel Coquitlam

KICKSTART

Tuesday, November 26 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM Hosted by What’s On! PoCo at Kinsight

Christmas Luncheon Business Excellence Awards Gala

Thursday, December 5 | 11:00 AM - 2:15 PM Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Saturday, February 1 | 6:00 - 11:55 PM Hard Rock Casino Vancouver

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TRI-CITIES CHAMBER AT WWW.TRICITIESCHAMBER.COM

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CELEBRATE

WINTER

JOIN THE FESTIVITIES! WINTER ARTISAN MARKET

Fri Nov 22 4–8pm & Sat, Nov 23 10am–6pm Stock up on local handmade treasures

CHRISTMAS IN LEIGH SQUARE Sat Nov 23, 1–5pm Carols, treats, entertainment, photos with Santa (by donation) and the lighting event at 4:45pm

HERITAGE TREE FESTIVAL

Sat Nov 23 – Mon Dec 30 Spot the decorated trees around the community and vote for your favourite to support PoCo Heritage. pocoheritage.org

FUN HOLIDAY MEALS

Sat Dec 15, 9am: Breakfast with Santa

HOLIDAY SKATES Join in the fun at our holiday skates Skate with Santa Sun Dec 15, 1:15-3:45 pm Christmas Eve Day

Tues Dec 24, 11 am-2:15 pm New Year’s Eve Day skates Mon Dec 31, 12:30-2 pm

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The City of Port Coquitlam produces Update pages to inform the community about City news, services and opportunities to get involved. Watch this page in future issues of What's On Magazine.

Get

PROTECT YOUR HOME & BEARS LOCK IT UP Secure your waste and all bear attractants.

SET IT OUT Set out carts at curb 5:30-7:30 am and secure by 7 pm.

Yours!

2020 CALENDAR & SORT IT RIGHT GUIDE

Watch for your free 2020 Community Calendar delivered to your mailbox the week of Dec. 2 or available at City facilities. You can also pick up a free Sort it Right! waste-sorting guide at all City facilities.

Help keep our sidewalks safe

Set out unlocked carts at curb 5:30-7:30 am on collection day, and secure by 7 pm.

portcoquitlam.ca/bears

Will your smoke alarm work when you need it?

Did you know that all B.C. homes are required to have smoke alarms?

Did you know that City bylaws require all residents and businesses to clear the public sidewalks along their property as soon as possible after a snowfall? This is important to ensure all pedestrians can get to their destination safely. portcoquitlam.ca/snow.

Smoke alarms save lives – but only if they work. Test, clean and vacuum your alarms each time the clock changes, and replace batteries at least once a year. All alarms need to be replaced after 10 years.

BROKEN STREET LIGHT

portcoquitlam.ca/smokealarm.

ROADS & POTHOLES

LITTER & DUMPING

BUILDING OR PARK ISSUE

PORTCOQUITLAM.CA/REPORT

Easy predictable payments

Clean your catchbasins in fall and winter

Sign up for the City’s convenient prepayment plan to pay for the following year’s annual property taxes and/or utilities in manageable monthly installments. There is no administrative fee. For info or to sign up, visit portcoquitlam.ca/prepayment.

Help keep catchbasins free of leaves and debris in the fall to prevent flooding, and clear of snow and ice in the winter to prevent melting snow from flooding the street and freezing.

Report damaged grates to publicworks@portcoquitlam.ca or 604.927.5496.

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WHAT’S ON! PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMIT YOUR PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS TO INFO@WHATSONPOCO.CA. EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED AND ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR (SEE: WWW.WHATSONPORTCOQUITLAM.CA), AND ALSO PROMOTED ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEE EVENTS WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.

November 21, 2019 Access Tri-Cities 11:15-1:15 Samz Neighbourhood Pub Port Coquitlam Access Tri-Cities networking group for businesses owners and entrepreneurs who believe in fostering human relationships in order to be able to refer them to others. This group has had some incredible success in referring each other to friends, relatives and their own network.

Some great co-operative partnerships have been fostered through this group.

November 22, 2019 Hyde Creek Storytime 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Hyde Creek Recreation Centre Free The Terry Fox Library is bringing Storytime to Hyde Creek Recreation Centre! Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more.

Christmas in Leigh Square with the Winter Artisan Market 4:00-8:00pm Leigh Square

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Get into the holiday spirit featuring artisan market.

Maple Creek Middle School Christmas Market 3700 Hastings Street, Port Coquitlam Friday, November 22 6 pm to 9 pm Door prizes, concession, fun for the whole family.

We even expect a visit from Santa!

If you are interested in a vendor table please contact: janetthompson@telus.net November 23, 2019 Christmas in Leigh Square with Artisan Market 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Leigh Square Christmas in Leigh Square with Artisan Market 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Outdoor Activities 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Get into the holiday spirit featuring artisan market, entertainment, lighting festival & more.

Holiday Santa Photos and Bake Sale PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives Join us during the City’s Christmas in Leigh Square event to get your family photo taken with Santa and purchase a

sweet treat!

James Park Elementary School 5th Annual Christmas Market 1761 Westminster Ave, Port Coquitlam Saturday November 23 10am-3pm Join us for our 5th Annual James Park Chrsitmas Market!

Amazing vendors, food, music, kids activties and so much more!

Admission by donation!

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS OUR PLAYGROUND FUND! November 26, 2019 Terrific Tuesdays 10:00-11:30am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Road Have some fun at the library and make your Tuesday terrific! Join library staff on the last Tuesday of each month for crafts and other fun activities.

This drop-in program is for teens and adults with developmental challenges and their caregivers.

Games Night and Info Session Come out at learn what we do as Jobies while playing some fun games 2660 Shaughnessy Street 630pm-715pm Prospective Members

are girls 10-19 or our Jobie to bees are 8-9 Cost Free email bcjd63@gmail. com for more info or to RSVP Council Meeting 6pm City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy St Port Coquitlam City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, excluding August (when no meetings are scheduled) and December (when only one meeting is scheduled).

Regular meetings are open to the public and are held at 6 pm in the Council Chambers on the third floor of City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy Street.

Ukulele Jam 7:00-8:30pm Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Road All “uked” up and no place to jam? All levels of experience are welcome at our fun and relaxed ukulele circle.

Drop in

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Holiday CRAFT FAIRS Terry Fox Secondary School Christmas Craft Fair

St. Catherine's/Trinity United Christmas Bazaar

Nov 2nd. 10-4pm Admission is free Crafters, 50/50 draw, bake sale, vendors, raffle, concession 2019/2020 After Grad Fundraiser

Sat, November 30, 2019 10am - 2pm Prairie Ave & Shaughnessy St Baking, Crafts, Gifts, Auction, Santa, Lunch...

Maple Creek Middle School Christmas Market Friday, November 22 6 pm to 9 pm 3700 Hastings Street, Port Coquitlam Door prizes, concession, fun for the whole family.

We even expect a visit from Santa!

If you are interested in a vendor table please CONTACT: janet-thompson@telus.net

James Park Elementary School 5th Annual Christmas Market

TCMG Christmas Market Saturday, November 30, 2019 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 2675 Shaughnessy St Get your holiday shopping done, meet local business owners and give back to your community!

Raffle Tickets (tickets cost $2 for one or $5 for three) Non-perishable food donations are strongly encouraged and will get you 1 more free raffle ticket.

Profits from this event will be going towards Christmas hampers for local moms in need

Saturday November 23 10am-3pm 1761 Westminster Ave, Port Coquitlam Join us for our 5th Annual James Park Chrsitmas Market! Amazing vendors, food, music, kids activties and so much more!

Admission by donation! ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS OUR PLAYGROUND FUND!

Christmas in Leigh Square with Artisan Market 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Outdoor Activities 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Get into the holiday spirit featuring artisan market, entertainment, lighting festival & more.

Holiday Santa Photos and Bake Sale PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives Join us during the City’s Christmas in Leigh Square event to get your family photo taken with Santa and purchase a sweet treat!

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EVERYONE

ADULTS

Make it a CUTIE Christmas

Introduction to Birding in the Tri-Cities

Saturday, Dec 14, 2 pm – 4 pm Spread some holiday cheer! Join the CUTIE Circle and the library’s ukulele jam group as they sing and play Christmas songs. Drop in.

Tuesday, Nov 12, 7 pm – 8:30 pm The Burke Mountain Naturalists will present on how to start birding in the Tri-Cities. Find out where to go, what types of birds are commonly seen and tips on how to best use binoculars. You will also be introduced to FVRL’s new Birdwatching Backpacks available to borrow.

Pre-Retirement: Canada Pension and Old Age Security (OAS) Benefits

KIDS

Tuesday, Nov 5, 2 pm – 3:30 pm A Service Canada representative will help you plan for retirement and explain all the benefits available to you. Even if you are already receiving pensions, this session will be beneficial. There are more than ten different CPP and OAS provisions and benefits that you may not be aware of. Drop in.

Babytime

Coffee Mug Book Club

Wednesdays, Nov 27 and Dec 11, 7 pm – 8 pm Meet fellow books lovers and discuss a selected title. New members are welcome to join. Please attend a meeting to register.

Ukulele Jam

Tuesday, Nov 26, 7 pm – 8:30 pm All “uked” up and no place to jam? All levels of experience are welcome at our fun and relaxed ukulele circle. Drop in.

Tri-City Wordsmiths

Saturday, Dec 7, 2 pm – 4:30 pm Increase your knowledge and skill in the literary arts with the Tri-City Wordsmiths.

Visit www.tri-citywordsmiths.ca for more information and monthly topics. To register for an upcoming event, please contact the library.

Terrific Tuesdays

Fridays, Nov 1 to Dec 13, 10:15 am – 10:45 am Make language fun! Help your baby develop speech and language skills – enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. You can spend time after the program to meet and socialize. Drop in.

Tuesdays, Nov 26 and Dec 17, 10 am – 11:30 am Have some fun at the library and make your Tuesday terrific! Join the library staff on the last Tuesday of each month for crafts and other fun activities. This drop-in program is for teens and adults with developmental challenges and their caregivers.

Storytime

Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, Nov 2 to Dec 14, 10:15 am – 10:45 am Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. Drop in.

Hyde Creek Storytime

Fridays, Nov 1 to Dec 13, 11:30 am – 12 pm Terry Fox Library is bringing Storytime to the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre. Drop in.

PoCo Sticks and Stitches

Thursdays, Nov 7, Nov 21, Dec 5, Dec 19, 7 pm – 8:30 pm Calling all knitters and stitchers! Work on your knitting, crochet, or needlework projects while chatting with other crafters.

First and third Thursday each month, drop in.

LEGO® Club

Wednesdays, Nov 13 and Dec 11, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm We have the LEGO®, you bring your imagination.

Try our Keva planks too! Kids ages 5 to 10. Drop in.

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TERRY FOX LIBRARY 2150 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam | 604-927-7999

Read. Learn. Play. | www.fvrl.ca

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SUDOKU

Off the Grid 7:00pm-9:00pm Leigh Square Creating “Instant Sonic Art,” musicians improvise and react spontaneously to other players and the overall sound produced. New musicians and listeners are welcome. Please call 604.789.3456. Group meets every second Tuesday. FREE November 27, 2019 Art Focus Artists’ Association is hosting a Demo by animal portraitist Verna Brown The Outlet in Leigh Square 7 to 9pm Art Focus Demos are free and open to all members of the community. We welcome all artists, from emerging to professional and meet three times a

month. For more info on our club visit: WEBSITE: artfocusartists. wixsite.com/afaa FACEBOOK: https:// www.facebook.com/ pocoartfocus Coffee Mug Book Club 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Terry Fox Library - 2470 Mary Hill Road Meet fellow book lovers and discuss a selected title. New members are welcome to join. Please attend a meeting to register.

November 28, 2019 An Evening at the Museum PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Join us for a special evening at the museum to learn more about Port Coquitlam!

Refreshments will be served.

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November 30, 2019 St. Catherine’s/Trinity United Christmas Bazaar Prairie Ave & Shaug hnessy St., PoCo 10am - 2pm Baking,Cra fts,Gifts,Auction,Santa,L unch...

strongly encouraged and will get you 1 more free raffle ticket. Profits from this event will be going towards Christmas hampers for local moms in need

TCMG Christmas Market Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 2675 Shaughnessy St Saturday, November 30, 2019 Get your holiday shopping done, meet local business owners and give back to your community!

Raffle Tickets (tickets cost $2 for one or $5 for three) Non-perishable food donations are

December 1, 2019 Tea and Bazaar 1-4pm Job’s Daughters Bethel 63 youth group for girls 10-19.

2660 Shaughnessy Street Come Join us for an afternoon of Sandwiches Sweets and Shopping Cost $7 email bcjd63@gmail. com for more info or to RSVP

December

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WHAT’S ON! PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMIT YOUR PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS TO INFO@WHATSONPOCO.CA. EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED AND ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR (SEE: WWW.WHATSONPORTCOQUITLAM.CA), AND ALSO PROMOTED ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEE EVENTS WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.

December 6, 2019 Hyde Creek Storytime 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Hyde Creek Recreation Centre Free The Terry Fox Library is bringing Storytime to Hyde Creek Recreation Centre! Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more.

Christmas Movie Night 7-9pm (Free) Gathering Place Celebrate the season with a free showing of The Muppet Christmas Carol in the Michael Wright Gallery.

December 7, 2019 Creating Art with Nature PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $5/person Join us in creating some beautiful works of art with bits from nature! Using paint and some feathers, wood, pinecones, nuts, and leaves, you and your family can create some amazing nature-based artwork.

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Tri-City Wordsmiths 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Terry Fox Library 2470 Mary Hill Road Increase your knowledge and skill in the literary arts with the Tri-City Wordsmiths. Visit www. tri-citywordsmiths.ca for more information and monthly topics.

December 09, 2019 Rhymes of Times 10:30-11:30am PoCo Heritage, 1502248 McAllister Ave Join our guided reminiscing session for adults, and share your stories with the small group.

December 10, 2019 Council Meeting 6pm City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy St Port Coquitlam City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, excluding August (when no meetings are scheduled) and December (when only one meeting is scheduled).

Regular meetings are open to the public and are held at 6 pm in the Council Chambers on the third floor of City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy Street.

Off the Grid 7:00pm-9:00pm Leigh Square Creating “Instant Sonic Art,” musicians improvise and react spontaneously to other players and the overall sound produced. New musicians and listeners are welcome. Please call 604.789.3456. Group meets every second Tuesday. FREE December 11, 2019 Coffee Mug Book Club 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Terry Fox Library 2470 Mary Hill Road Meet fellow book lovers and discuss a selected title. New members are welcome to join. Please attend a meeting to register. (Free) December 12, 2019 Full Moon Reiki Meditation 11:00-12:15pm Sadhana Yoga & Sound 2559 Shaughnessy Street (upstairs) Join Cecilia for this beautiful full moon! In this class you will pull a card, be guided in a meditation connecting to this moon energy releasing what it is you need to release. While in meditation enjoying and receiving some beautiful reiki energy healing.

What to bring Yourself ;) & come comfy Journal & pen Water Soul investment $20 To register for this class email mindheartsoul888@ gmail.com December 14, 2019 Heritage Walking Tour PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives 1:30 – 2:30p.m Join us on one of our walking tours to learn more about city all around you! Tours include a downtown history and home tours, Port Coquitlam ghost stories tour, and a downtown Christmas Tree Festival heritage tour.

Make it a CUTIE Christmas 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Terry Fox Library 2470 Mary Hill Road Free Spread some holiday cheer! Join the CUTIE circle and the library’s ukulele jam group as they sing and play Christmas songs.

Everyone is welcome

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No Youth Left Behind.

Access Youth Outreach Services is a registered charity that has been a part of the Tri-Cities’ community since the late 1990’s, connecting with the most vulnerable youth through its innovative programming and ‘outside the box’ thinking. Over the years, there have been many changes, but always just one goal, that there will be ‘No Youth Left Behind’.

In April 2019, Access welcomed its newest program, a joint venture with WorkBC, to provide the Tri-Cities with a full time employment facilitator to help youth find empowerment through employment. Access’ Outreach program at Coquitlam Centre, and it’s mobile drop in centre, also known as ‘The Bus’ make connections with hundreds of youth every year. We provide outreach services and access to community resources for the most vulnerable in our communities and seek to provide empowerment through positive mentorship. We are proud of our mandate of ‘no youth left behind’, and continue to focus on meeting youth ‘where they are at’ both emotionally, and physically.

2019 has been a year of new energy, growth, and a renewed commitment to our mission. We at Access are so proud to be a part of a community that recognizes that youth connecting to their communities is a vital sign of the overall health of that community. New initiatives in 2019 include

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partnering with Tennis BC to run free local tennis workshops, the PoCo Foundations Vital Signs Task Force initiative, and an after school ‘Access to the Arts’ program. You can catch our Mobile Drop in Bus in the Tri-Cities on Friday and Saturday nights from 7PM- Midnight, with the goal of adding a Thursday night run before the end of the year!

For youth that are looking for more ‘one-onone’ style support, Access runs a full-time Youth Empowerment Worker program. This program operates from a youth based goal perspective and focuses on individual growth through positive mentorship.

Today is a complicated time to be a youth. Social media, bullying, mental & sexual health, and a changing drug climate are the common themes the youth discuss as challenges in their everyday life. As outreach workers, we do our best to answer their questions, and support them with positive alternatives as they navigate these daily challenges.

Access Youth Outreach has no ongoing funding and operates solely on grants, private funding and donations. Please check our website www.accessyouth.org for current events and programs. The life blood of our organization are our amazing volunteers. If you are looking to get involved with the youth of your community, please don’t hesitate to reach out through our website!

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December 15, 2019 Cookies Cocoa and a Jolly Good Time 1-3pm 2660 Shaughnessy Street Come out at learn what we do as Jobies and make a Sock Snowman Wear your favourite Christmas Sweater Prospective Members are girls 10-19 or our Jobie to bees are 8-9 email bcjd63@gmail. com for more info or to RSVP December 16, 2019 Heritage Writers’ Group PoCo Heritage, 1502248 McAllister Ave 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Start capturing your life story for family and posterity! No preparation required; just bring a pen and paper, or your laptop.

Skate with Santa 1:15-3:45pm Port Coquitlam Community Centre Regular Admission Come skate with Santa and his helpers, and then enjoy free hot chocolate and holiday treats!

December 17, 2019 Terrific Tuesdays 10:00-11:30am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Road

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Have some fun at the library and make your Tuesday terrific! Join library staff on the last Tuesday of each month for crafts and other fun activities.

This drop-in program is for teens and adults with developmental challenges and their caregivers.

Teen Advisory Group Terry Fox Library 2470 Mary Hill Road 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Come tell the library what teens want. This looks great on your resume and you get volunteer hours. Oh yeah, the snacks are good too. Drop in.

Hope Lutheran Church & School 3151 York Street, Port Coquitlam Bethlehem Walk Dates: December 17 & 18, 6:30-9pm Overview: Live presentation of the Christmas story accompanied by drama, live animals and musical performances.

December 18, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church & School 3151 York Street, Port Coquitlam Bethlehem Walk Dates: December 17 &

18, 6:30-9pm Overview: Live presentation of the Christmas story accompanied by drama, live animals and musical performances.

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December 19, 2019 Access Tri-Cities 11:15-1:15 Samz Neighbourhood Pub Port Coquitlam Access Tri-Cities is a networking group for businesses owners and entrepreneurs who believe in fostering human relationships in order to be able to refer them to others. This group has had some incredible success in referring each other to friends, relatives and their own network.

Some great co-operative partnerships have been fostered through this group.

ROTARY CLUB OF PORT COQUITLAM Thursday 4:15-5:30pm Wilson Seniors Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave

December 24, 2019 Christmas Eve! December 25, 2019 Merry Christmas!

Happy Holidays!

December 26, 2019 Boxing Day! December 31, 2019 New Years Eve!

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LINCOLN TOASTMASTERS Tuesday [except the first Tuesday of the month] 7:30-9:30pm Hyde Creek Community Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., Room #3 Guests are welcome to attend. Meetings are located upstairs in Room #3 of Hyde Creek Community Centre.

For more info: http://lincoln. toastmastersclubs.org/ “ BINGO - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Saturdays 12:45pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St Our Saturday Bingo is an Open House Event.

The first game begins at 1 pm and the event consists of 10 games.

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game wins a steak, and the final game offers you a chance to win a $25 Safeway Gift Certificate when won within a limited numbers of balls.

The winner of each game wins a $ 5 Legion Dollar.

MUSIC BINGO - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 Fridays 6:30pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St Our Friday Bingo is an Open House Event. We offer Food and Drink specials every week.

We also hold a month end draw if you attend all the Fridays in the month to win a $ 50 Gift Card DROP-IN-DARTS - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Monday 7:00pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy S “Have fun at our weekly drop in Darts!

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CRIB - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Wednesday 7-10pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 “New comers welcome, bring a partner. or we can find you one.

Come join us for a fun evening of crib!”

MEAT DRAW - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Saturday 3:30-5:00pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St 4 pkgs of meat to be won. Draws happen every 1/2 hour for a total of 5 Draws

POKER - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Wednesday 7-10pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 “Have fun at our weekly drop in poker!

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SUPER MEAT DRAW - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Saturday 5:30-5:45pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St This Super Draw is weekly meat draw extravaganza of the week - some examples are BBQ day of Steak and Ribs, Prime Roasts total value is $45 - $50

MEAT DRAW - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Tuesday 4pm Friday 4:30pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St “Enter our Meat Draw event every Tuesday and Friday!

Please Note: No Meat Draw on Statutory Holidays... “

ASSORTED GAMES - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Thursday 1:30-3:00pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St Assorted games

Pub in Port Coquitlam hosts a Meat Draw to help raise funds for Crossroads Hospice Society. Please drop by and support this worthy cause.

For more information call 604-9450606 or info@ crossroadshospice.org” THE ROYAL PURPLE MEAT DRAW Thursday 4:30- 5:30pm Arms Pub, Prairie and Coast Meridian, Poco.

“The Royal Purple Meat draw every Thursday at the Arms Pub” HERITAGE DETECTIVES Tuesday 10am-12pm PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives Join our resident local historian Bryan Ness in a weekly exploration of different aspects of Port Coquitlam’s heritage and history!

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The Toast of the Town.

By Jennifer Pownall.

Avidity. As a writer, I love coming across words with which I am unfamiliar, and this was one that had failed to cross into my consciousness until an event this past week. Avidity, meaning extreme enthusiasm,

was the word of the day at an open house for the Down to Business Toastmasters Club, and it clearly described the disposition of those gathered for the meeting.

Toastmasters International was founded nearly a century ago, and is comprised of over 16,000 clubs across 143 countries.

Its members can expect to learn public speaking skills, the cornerstone for which the association is largely known, but they will also discover a focus on leadership and building selfconfidence.

The open house, held to invite potential members and other visitors to get a feel for the group, was a great introduction to what the club offers. Well-presented organizational information, prepared speeches, and time to network were all expected elements. The precision timing, evaluations of presenters, and cannoli were surprising – yet welcome – components of the meeting.

However, the most entertaining and endearing aspect was the table top session, apparently a staple activity in the club’s operations. Members were offered the chance to present an impromptu speech by selecting from a series of numbers.

Each number corresponded to a unique question and then they were off, utilizing just a couple of minutes to respond to the topic. Queries such as “What word best describes your

actions this past month?” and “When you do something for someone is there anything in it for you?” and “When is silence the better option?” were fantastic inspiration for the exercise.

It was obvious those listening became engaged in the subject matter, while the speakers garnered valuable practice time thinking on their feet and honing presentation skills. And it didn’t hurt that a few members knew how to illustrate their points with humour. For example, by emphasizing the shift to a counter argument in their topic by cocking an eyebrow imbued with the emotive power of Eugene Levy and punctuating the deafening pause with a succinct, “BUT...”

Above all, the open house was great fun, and it was hugely successful in providing a glimpse into a club that values camaraderie and positivity. Being a lover of words, the experience afforded me a deeper appreciation for the spoken aspects of language, yet sent me away with tools to utilize in my own writing practice. And it’s possible my name may end up on their membership. With an encouraging, supportive group like the Down to Business Toastmasters Club, reconnecting with my own avidity would always be just a meeting away.

Down to Business Toastmasters meets Wednesdays, 9:0010:30am at the Keller Williams Elite Realty Training Centre, Unit #111-2099 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam. For more information, phone 604-312-3490 or visit facebook.com/ downtobusinesstm.

PoCo Dots Activities for Kids

By Jennifer Pownall

Author’s Day Author’s Day is on November 1st and there are many ways to celebrate this enjoyable nod to the important wordsmiths in your life. There is no better time to snuggle up on a fall day with young children, reading them their favourite stories... even if it is the same one over and over again. Take kids to the library and get them their own borrowing card if they don’t already have one, ask about and take part in literacy programs, or help them select new books or old favourites to take home. Invite older children and youth to reach out to the author of a beloved book or series by writing a letter or by acknowledging their work through writing, or even filming, a review. But by far, the best way to encourage kids to have fun this Author’s Day is for them to actually become an author! Pull out that old notebook, brush off the laptop, or just grab some crayons and paper and start writing. Everyone has a story inside of them and that is something worth celebrating!

Creating handmade wrapping paper Kids of all ages will love creating handmade wrapping paper this holiday season. For a small gift you can use computer or construction paper as the base, but for a larger project something off a roll, like art or packing paper, is the better choice. For a frugal alternative, sheets from a newspaper can be used to craft wrapping that lends the finished product the extra decorative element of printed stories beneath the art. Have children use whatever medium peaks their interest to decorate the paper, as long as the results are still relatively flat, and keep in mind that setting up a plastic table cloth beforehand will help with clean-up. Great options include using crayons, felts, paint, stickers, or stamps and ink, or gluing on small foam pieces, torn bits of tissue paper, pictures or words cut from magazines, sequins, or photocopies of favorite photographs. Top each gift with a beautiful bow and that’s a wrap!

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New Year’s Day New Year’s Day is just around the corner, and with it comes the familiar pull of resolution.

But children don’t need the pressure of rigid goals.

Instead, turn the approach of 2020 into a fun activity for the family. Start a conversation about what you all want in the coming year: Is Dad hoping to finally get that vegetable garden started this spring? Does Grandma want to take everyone to a baseball game? Maybe the kids have their hearts set on visiting at least one new park each month? Whatever the individual dreams are, look for ways everyone can take part. Make plans to plant those seeds as a group, help raise funds for those tickets, or circle dates in the calendar to hunt down the best playgrounds. The most important part is to resolve to do it together smaller shapes for use in other colourful crafts!

Interfaith Celebrations:

Sharing Resources, Telling Stories

by Tamara Gorin

Here in North America and in the northern hemisphere generally, we tend to associate the late fall and early winter season with Christian high holy days. But there are many fall and winter festivals, representing the faiths and beliefs of people the world over. Central to most are the ideas of sharing the wealth of the harvest, honouring our ancestors, and preparing for the long cold months ahead.

Fire festivals, fasting and feast days, and gift giving, along with acts of charity are just some of the ways that we make merry.

Storytelling traditions are very important to this time of year. The stories we tell each explain our place in the world and provide us with sacred spaces for wonder and worship. Whether reading a Dicken’s classic or sharing a book of Indigenous Solstice traditions, telling oral histories of our families and cultures in diaspora or participating in a religious festival with our neighbours, all of us are bound to each other, our communities, and the Earth’s cycle of the year.

Western Sky Books stocks new and used editions of many sacred texts. We can help you to organize a book themed advent calendar, gift basket, or hamper for a family in need. Call or email the store with your ideas and let’s see what we can do to help you share the light and love of story this season.

Here’s a sample of the season’s celebrations from around the world: November 2019 1st

All Saints Day - Christian Samhain - Wicca/Pagan 2nd All Souls Day - Catholic Christian Day of the Dead – Indigenous & Christian - Mexico 10th Mawlid an Nabi – Islam 10th-17th Kamiari Festival - Shinto 12th Birth of Baha’u’llah - Baha’i Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib - Sikh 15th – Dec 24th Nativity Fast - Orthodox Christian 24th Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahdur - Sikh 26th Day of the Covenant - Baha’i 28th Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Baha - Baha’i 30th St. Andrew’s Day - Christian

December 2019

1st- 24th Advent – Christian (All Denominations) 6th Saint Nicholas Day - Christian 8th Bodhi Day (Rohatsu) – Buddhism Immaculate Conception of Mary - Catholic Christian 12th Feast day - Our Lady of Guadalupe - Catholic Christian 16th-25th Posadas Navidenas - Hispanic Christian 22nd Solstice – Indigenous Dongzhi - Chinese Yule - Wicca/Pagan 23rd-30th Hanukkah - Jewish 25th Christmas - Christian (All Denominations) Feast of the Nativity - Orthodox Christian 26th-Jan 1st Kwanzaa Day (African North American) 26th Zarathosht Diso (Death of Prophet Zarathushtra) - Zoroastrian St Stephen’s Day – Christian

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CROSSROADS COFFEEHOUSE Leigh Square Fridays $5 7-10pm Raising funds and awareness for the Crossroads Inlet Centre Hospice, the Coffeehouse series is an exciting evening, combining an open mic session with performances by Lower Mainland-area musicians in a range of genres. For information visit www.crossroads hospicesociety.com.

PORT COQUITLAM LIONS CLUB Tuesday 7:00 – 9:00pm Monthly on the first and third Tuesday Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 2675 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 0B9, Canada Description: The Port Coquitlam Lions Club meet the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month To create inspired Lions Leadership so others may succeed” To strengthen our local and globle communities through service and fellowship fulfilling the Lions motto, “WE SERVE”

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ARTIST OPEN STUDIO Tuesdays 10:00 am 3:00 pm Leigh Square A great place to build your artistic skills and meet with other artists.

Friends of Leigh Square Society yearly memberships are available.

Drop-in program for adults.

Workroom ENGLISH PRACTICE GROUP Thursdays 10:30-12pm Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Road Practice English in a friendly, social situation.

Presented in partnership with SHARE Family and Community Services.

Drop in.

STORYTIME Monday & Wednesday 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Road Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more.

BABYTIME Friday (every second) September 6 – October 25 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Road Make language fun!

Help your baby develop speech and language skills – enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. You can spend time after the program to meet and socialize.

POCO STICKS AND STITCHES Thursday (first and third of each month) 7:00-8:30pm Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Road Calling all knitters and stitchers! Work on your knitting, crochet or needlework projects while chatting with other crafters on the first and third Thursday of each month. Drop in.

ADULT COLOURING CLUB Mondays 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Terry Fox Library 2470 Mary Hill Road Colouring is not just for kids anymore!

Come chill out and colour. We’ll provide the colouring pages, pencil crayons and refreshments.

HYDE AWAY YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTRE (Ages 11-18) 3-7pm Mon. - Thurs & 5-10pm Fri. - Sat. Hyde Creek, 1379 Laurier Ave. Come hang out with your friends and meet new people, get help with homework, projects & resumes, get active, have fun, and connect with our Youth Recreation Leaders in our new Youth Activity Lounge at the PCCC for free with a Youth Access Card. (YAC) only $15 per year for ages 11-18. access includes FREE unlimited billiards, foosball, ping- pong, X-Box, board games, and access to our computers.

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Earlier this fall, Kinsight celebrated its 65th anniversary. Established in 1954, Kinsight has seven decades of working alongside families of children, youth and adults with developmental delays or disabilities to support growth and personal well-being.

The organization was born out of a group of parents who wanted more for their children, their communities and themselves. Pioneering parents Robert and Pauline Mowat placed an advertisement on June 15, 1953 in the Columbian newspaper inviting other family members to their home. Pat McFee, a teacher at (then) Woodlands School saw the ad and attended the meeting along with several other people Together, their movement led to the incorporation of the British Columbia Society for Handicapped Children, a name that has changed six times since the organization’s inception.

For many years, it was known as the Simon Fraser Society for Community Living. The phrase “community living” underscored the effort of families and service providers who were advocating for deinstitutionalization and community living for all.

HONOURING ITS FAMILY ROOTS In 2017, the organization rebranded to Kinsight to honour its roots.

“Kin is a nod to families who are at the core of Kinsight’s work, and sight reflects the wisdom and vision of those who founded our organization 65 years ago and the many who will continue to shape our future,” explains Christine Scott, Kinsight CEO.

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To Kinsight, family means all of the children and adults served, as well as employees, community and business and funding partners. Its definition of family includes: • People like Pat McFee who influenced the organization’s early school-based programs, and the many Port Coquitlam child care providers, teachers and community professionals who work with Kinsight to promote inclusion and innovation • Businesses like Me ‘n Ed’s pizza on McAllister and the Pharmasave on Coast Meridian – some of the many inclusive employers supporting Kinsight’s goal to help youth and adults obtain meaningful, paid employment • Community organizations such as Leigh Square Community Arts Village – a welcoming space that fosters community connections and creativity

A VISION OF BELONGING While Kinsight has evolved over the decades, it has remained true to its mandate to build meaningful relationships and fulfilling lives. Its vision --

Everyone’s Welcome. Everyone Belongs.

Everywhere – shows up every day in the work they do in the Port Coquitlam community.

At its Port Coquitlam location on Salisbury Avenue, the team works tirelessly to foster opportunities for greater community connections. They provide a number of programs and services – from workshops for parents and service providers to adult learning opportunities.

But more importantly, they use their space as a hub to create experiences in community, through programs such as Community Inclusion.

Kinsight’s Community Inclusion initiative helps people identify and explore their interests and abilities. With an

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emphasis on lifelong learning, the program encourages people to experiment and engage in activities where they can share their skills and interests, volunteer, prepare for employment, and make new social connections.

“Community is at the heart of everything we do.

Community extends beyond neighbourhoods and includes people and organizations with a shared sense of belonging and vision for the future,” Scott explains.

“We seek out and support people who value others – people who see, create and are open to new ideas about ways to share their interests and activities with others.”

AN EMPHASIS ON INNOVATION Kinsight has a long history of “firsts” including offering one of the first inclusive preschools in the community.

For many years, Kinsight operated PoCo Children’s World, a specialized preschool on the Cedar Drive site.

In the 1990s, the organization piloted an early version of the Supported Child Development program, and transitioned resources from PoCo Children’s World to a service designed to support all preschools and child care settings. Today, Supported Child Development staff work with preschool and child care programs across the region (including independently owned Cedar Drive preschool) to support them to include all children.

based program focusses on helping people develop confidence and independence in community, and strengthen their informal supports.

Now & Next was created in Australia and is now available in Canada through Kinsight. The program is designed to be run by parents, for parents, and was developed to help families build skills and leadership.

In 2019, Kinsight also broke ground on the Tri-Cities Children’s Centre development – 22,000 square feet of space that will serve more than 2,500 families each year in the Tri-Cities. The Children’s Centre, a partnership with SHARE Family and Community Services, is slated to open in 2021.

“Our future plans are ambitious,” Scott notes, unapologetically. “We are committed to investing in research and development that will move us beyond the traditional range of services we offer today.”

“We will do so in service of families, individuals and the community who want to create a world where everyone’s welcome, everyone belongs, everywhere.”

Learn more about Kinsight at kinsight.org or visit its Facebook page.

The organization remains steadfast in its drive for innovation. In 2019, Kinsight kicked off two new initiatives: the “LIFE” pilot and “Now & Next.”

Kinsight was selected as one of five organizations in BC to offer the LIFE program, which stands for Learning, Inclusion, Friendship and Employment. The community-

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BRAINWORKS with Lucas Andersen

Mental Illness a common problem?

Mental illness affects all Canadians at some time. It can affect them through a family member, a friend or even a colleague. 20% of all Canadians will personally experience a mental illness in their lifetime. No matter someones age, social status, income level, and education, it can affect anyone.

A complex array of genetic, biological, personality and environmental factors cause mental illnesses. Stigma or discrimination attached to mental illnesses is a serious issue. It can prevent diagnosis and its treament. Stigma can also relate to many isolating factors such as acceptance amongst friends, the community, and even family.

As someone who has been diagnosed with psychosis personally, I have felt all the hardships and the positives of mental illness. First, what caused or induced my psychosis? A simple answer to that question is: Substance abuse and stress. When the symptoms of psychosis arose, others noticed something was wrong. But I was so involved in my own dellusions, paranoia, and isolation, I did not recognize it myself. My parents noticed a drastic change in me. If it wasn't for them I would have never recieved help and I wouldn't be writing this today.

I was quickly thrown into the Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI). EPI programs help people who have recently started to experience psychosis. I was reluctant and resistant as my treatment began. I would not talk much, when I did it was soft and quiet. After long, I became a whole new person. I now take with Lucas a nice cocktail of Andersen medication every night to keep me sane. I am more confident, and enjoy talking and interacting with others. Stay tuned for next months issue for a detailed look intoAs someone who has been diag with psychosis personally, I ha my journey through psychosis. all the hardships and the posit

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Port Coquitlam

Season’s Greetings to all from

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REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE Monday, November 11th 9:30AM – 10:30AM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue Indoor service with seating available.

Following the Wilson Centre Service, Veterans and members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #133, will lead a parade from the Wilson Centre along Wilson Avenue to Shaughnessy Street to the Cenotaph services at Veterans Park.

CENOTAPH REMEMBRANCE SERVICE Monday November 11th @ 10:55am Veterans Park – 2580 Shaughnessy Street.

This is an outdoor service. Seating is limited and reserved for the Veterans in attendance.

Those attending the Cenotaph Remembrance Day Service are encouraged to dress warmly and to bring an umbrella in the event of rain.

Directly after the ceremonies and after the Pipe Band and Colour Party have entered the premises, the Legion will open to the public.

(Approx 12:30pm)

Entertainment will follow continuously from 1 to 9pm inside the Legion at 2675 Shaughnessy Street in Port Coquitlam, BC. The Main entrance & parking is at the back of the building.

Visit www.pocolegion.ca for more information or check out our facebook page on the schedule of events taking place at the Royal Canadian Legion.

“Public is welcome at Legion events. The Port Coquitlam Legion now also welcomes families with children. Minors are welcome until kitchen closure in the evening”

The Legion Calendar: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:

Drop in Darts at 7:30pm Hand and Foot Cards at 1:00pm, Meat Draw at 4:00pm, Euchre at 7:00pm Crib and Poker at 7:00pm Assorted Card Games 1:00, Texas Holden Poker at 7:00pm Meat Draw 4:30pm, Music Bingo @ 6:30pm Dinner & Drinks Specials Bingo at 12:45 pm, Meat Draw at 3:30pm and Super Meat Draw at 5:30pm CLOSED

Room Rentals and catering available for your events, meetings and parties.

Reduced rates for members. Please see our website pocolegion.ca for further information, pricing and pictures.

PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AND WEBSITE FOR MONTHLY DINNER AND DANCES AND ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS

Firefighters Charitable Society Gala Ball

Sharon Perry James Anderson

On Saturday, September 28th firefighters from Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam joined members of the community to celebrate the 6th annual Coquitlam Firefighters Charitable Society Gala Ball at Riverside Community church in Port Coquitlam.

Everyone was greeted outside by two fire trucks with the Canadian flag proudly blowing in the wind between the extended ladders. Upon arrival guests were welcomed into the VIP lounge for pre-dinner drinks and appetizers and socializing. Guests were also welcome to check out and bid on a large selection of silent auction items as they made their way into the beautifully decorated reception area for dinner and dancing.

This was the first year that the Coquitlam Firefighters Charitable Society had partnered up with Port Coquitlam Firefighters Charitable Society and it seems it was a great success with an excellent turnout of firefighters from both cities volunteering their time for the evening.

The purpose of the gala is to raise funds and awareness for school breakfast and snack programs in the communities.

James Anderson, gala chair and vice-president of the Coquitlam Firefighters Charitable Society, was previously a school teacher in the Surrey school district and saw first-hand the impact a school snack program had on the kids.

The title sponsor this year was Sharon Perry & Associates CPA with music provided by DJ Flipout.

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PORT COQUITLAM COMMUNITY CENTER YOUTH ACTIVITY LOUNGE (Ages 11-18) 3-7pm Mon. - Thurs & 5-10pm Fri. - Sat. Port Coquitlam Community Centre 2150 Wilson Ave. Come hang out with your friends and meet new people, get help with homework, projects & resumes, get active, have fun, and connect with our Youth Recreation Leaders in our new Youth Activity Lounge at the PCCC for free with a Youth Access Card. (YAC) only $15 per year for ages 11-18 access includes FREE unlimited billiards, foosball, ping- pong, X-Box, board games, and access to our computers.

DROP-IN BASKETBALL (Ages 11-18) Hyde Creek, 1379 Laurier Ave. 7-10pm Fri. & Sat.

Join us for a night of basketball. Bring a ball & a friend. Want to mentor some younger kids during open gym? Volunteer hours for graduation provided. Talk to a Youth Recreation Leader for more information. $3 Drop-in OR FREE for a

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year with a Youth Access Card YOUTH LED BASKETBALL TRAINING (Ages 11-18) Hyde Creek, 1379 Laurier Ave. Friday 6-7pm – preregistration required $30/$25 with Youth Access Card Experience youth mentors & basketball fanatics dedicated to providing a safe, fun environment where players can enjoy and learn the great game of basketball. Offering adapted & integrated programming for all skills & abilities. This also includes drop in gym admission. To volunteer must be in grades 10-12 (ages 15-18yrs) contact 604.927.7962 for more information and to register.

LATE NIGHT SKATE (Ages 11-18) Port Coquitlam Community Center 2150 Wilson Ave. Friday 10:15 – 11:15pm – preregistration required Lace up your skates and enjoy time with friends in this $3 dropin program. Youth admission gets you an

hour of youth only skate time and rentals. NOTE: Youth aged 11 must wear a helmet.

THE YOUTH GROUP (Ages 11-18) Port Coquitlam Community Center 2150 Wilson Ave. Friday 4-6pm – preregistration required Join other LGBTQ2+ youth as we take part in movie nights, art activities and community leadership opportunity. We welcome everyone call 604-927-5338 for more information.

POCO YOUTH CREW (Ages 11-18) Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave Tuesday 4-5:00pm – preregistration required Contact 604-927-7962 for additional info on how to get involved with this volunteer group that aims to make positive change in our community while developing your leadership skills.

Poco Arts Council - Committee / Board Meeting 3rd Thursday of each Month ((No Dates - July / Aug ) Leigh Square - Community Board Room 7pm - 9pm

7TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL PoCo Heritage, Port Coquitlam Nov 23 – Jan 4 Participate in our 7th Annual Christmas Tree Festival by entering a tree into the citywide festival, and then voting on your favourite tree! Prizes will also be awarded for participating in our Christmas Tree Scavenger Hunt and Selfie Contest!

WINTER IN LEIGH SQUARE It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Leigh Square offers a number of festive and artistic opportunities for the community this holiday season. Gather with family and friends to enjoy workshops and events together.

December 6, 2019 Christmas Movie Night (37678) 7-9pm Free Celebrate the season with a free showing of The Muppet Christmas Carol in the Michael Wright Art Gallery.

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Minnekhada Park Association Facebook: Instagram: Website: Email:

@Minnekhada @MinnekhadaPark www.minnekhada.ca minnekhadaparkassn@gmail.com

Our Mission is:

To preserve, protect and enhance the natural environment of Minnekhada Regional Park, while advocating respect, appreciation and enjoyment of the Park's natural and historic attributes as well as recreational resources.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Minnekhada Park Association is looking for nature enthusiastic volunteers to help with ecological restoration and monitoring activities in Minnekhada Regional Park and Widgeon Marsh Regional Park Reserve. Most of these events run from March to November.

Join us to lend nature a helping hand. There are lots of unique events throughout the year that are for all different skill levels and ages.

In addition to Invasive Plant Removals and EcoBlitz events, we are teaming up with the Burke Mountain Naturalists for Bat and Bird Monitoring events. Check out the calendar on the website, RSVP by email, grab your hiking gear, water and I will see you there!

Book Private Events!

At Minnekhada, you can book private educational events for Scouts, Girl Guides, School Classes and even Birthday Parties. In these events your group will learn about the different plants and wildlife, then remove invasive plants.

If you are interested in booking a private event or have any questions email: minnekhadaparkassn@gmail.com

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WHAT’S ON! PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMIT YOUR PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS TO INFO@WHATSONPOCO.CA. EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED AND ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR (SEE: WWW.WHATSONPORTCOQUITLAM.CA), AND ALSO PROMOTED ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEE EVENTS WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.

December 5, 2019 Wreath Workshop (37463) 6-8pm $20 Create a unique holiday wreath. Bring your creativity; we’ll provide the tree clippings, pinecones, and decorative materials. If you have a wreath form, please bring it to the workshop.

Leigh Square December 10, 2019 Holiday Centerpiece Workshop (37466) 6-8pm $20 Create a beautiful centerpiece for your holiday table! Bring your creativity; we’ll provide a container, tree clippings, pinecones, and decorative materials.

Leigh Square December 11, 2019 Ornament Workshop (37467) 6-8pm $20 Create unique ornaments to decorate your home for the season, or to give as gifts. Supplies and instruction provided.

Leigh Square

December 11, 2019 Cookie Decorating Workshop (37468) 6-8pm $20 Come and decorate a

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dozen cookies to enjoy over the holidays.

Cookies, icing and decorations included, participants may wish to bring a container.

Leigh Square ARTIST IN RESIDENCE The Leigh Square Artist in Residence program is a self-directed residency offering artists time and opportunity to create, experiment and develop work, with dedicated studio time and in a creative environment.

In exchange for studio space, artists facilitate public workshops and outreach programs for the local community as part of their residency.

Visit portcoquitlam. ca/leighsquare for information on the current Artist in Residence, or to apply.

September - December 2019 WOMXN: An Exploration of how Womxn find their way in Society | Jessica Anne Nelson Jessica Anne Nelson is an award-winning theatre director, creator, and producer in BC, with a BA Honours in Theatre and an MFA in Directing from the University of British Columbia. During her residency, Nelson be

writing and assembling a script focused on ‘what it means to be WOMXN: an exploration of how womxn find their way in society, and discover in life what it means to be a womxn for them.’ This theme of Womxnhood will be explored in two ways. First is an indepth examination of Nelson’s grandmother’s life growing up in East Vancouver during the 1940’s and 50’s with only her mother and sister. Second is more expansive, encompassing many stories and perspectives, open to all individuals who identify as a womxn (not limited to cis-gendered ‘women’).

Her hope is for the project to be as inclusive as possible, providing space for gender variant individuals to participate, especially those who may have been pushed out of conversations around womxnhood before.

Nelson will provide an opportunity for all womxn to speak and share with her how they have learnt to be womxn, as well as some of their formative experiences growing up as womxn.

WORKSHOPS WITH JESSICA ANNE NELSON Introduction to Physical Theatre using VIEWPOINTS (37486) Ages: 18 years + Date: November 30 & December 1 Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm In this workshop, participants will be introduced to Anne Bogart’s theatre creation technique VIEWPOINTS. This workshop is open to anyone interested in learning more about how theatre can be created using our bodies rather than just our words. Participants will explore each of the 9 Viewpoints of theatre creation and will have the opportunity to create a short theatre scene or performance sequence together.

Participants will have at least 1 x 30 minute lunch break during the day, washroom/drink breaks as needed, and should come prepared to move. Please wear comfortable and flexible clothing, layers, and bring water and snacks.

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Smør Bullar

Festive Scandinavian cookies, though no-one seems to know their exact origins.

These small spheres of butter, flour, powdered sugar and nuts, dusted with more powdered sugar for good measure are a Christmas delight.

Makes: 20-24 cookies, Preparation time: 20 minutes, Cooking time: 8-10 minutes

Ingredients

Method

1 cup / 225g butter or vegan butter 1/2 cup / 60g confectioners sugar 2 1/3 cups / 300g all purpose flour, sifted ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla essence 3/4 cup /100g pecan nuts or walnuts, chopped fine Extra confectioners sugar for dusting

Preheat oven to 400F / 200C / Gas mark 6 Cream the butter and sugar together thoroughly. Add flour, salt, vanilla and pecans, and mix well.

Cover dough and chill for half an hour.

Form dough into small balls (about 1 inch / 2.5cm diameter). If the dough seems too crumbly don’t be tempted to add water or the resulting cookies will be hard, just let the heat from your hands gradually bring it all together. Place 2 inches / 5cm apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until set but NOT brown (8-10 minutes). Allow to cool for 3 minutes before removing from baking sheet, then roll in icing sugar. When completely cool, roll in the confectioners sugar again. They make lovely festive handmade gifts in pretty boxes.

WINNER OF ART FOCUS COMMUNITY PAINTING Congratulations to Ariana Techere on winning the Art Focus Community Painting. This beautiful piece, designed by Helen Ramsay, was painted by members of the community at the Endless Summer Event on Aug.31st, the Farmers’ Market and at the Rivers & Trails Festival on Sept.22nd. Over fifty members of the public contributed to the completion of this artwork.

Enjoy this lovely addition to your home, Ariana!

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4 Types of Anxiety That Can Be Relieved with

Hypnotherapy.

For most people, anxiety is a part of any normal life, such as being a bit nervous before an interview. But there are people who suffer chronic anxiety, and it interferes with how you live daily.

psychological problem. Those who suffer from social anxiety feel they are being judged and evaluated whenever they are in social and performance situations. They are aware that it is an unwanted, controlling anxiety and fear, and feel that preventing it seems impossible.

Anxiety is not only a behavioural issue; it can be detrimental to your physical health. Symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and depression can be brought on more frequently by regular release of stress hormones (adrenaline and cortisol) due to long-term anxiety and panic attacks. Long-term exposure to these hormones can be harmful to your longterm physical health; for example, cortisol can contribute to weight gain.

Certain traumatic and anxiety-provoking events in people’s lives can have connecting physical and emotional reactions.

If you had a traumatic first public speaking experience, further experiences when exposed to public settings and situations may be associated with the first, causing intense anxiety as a result.

When you suffer from anxiety, you can be at an increased risk of high blood pressure and heart disease as it can cause rapid heart rate, palpitations, and chest pain. It can also affect your excretory and digestive systems by causing stomach aches, nausea, diarrhea, and other issues.

Anxiety can wreak havoc on other functions of your body including the immune and respiratory systems. It can cause other symptoms to arise including headaches, muscle tension, insomnia, depression, and social isolation.

Here are four of the most common types of anxiety I’ve seen as a hypnotherapist and where my practice can help.

1. Panic Disorder Panic disorder is characterized by fear and worry, with one of the most noticeable symptoms as experiencing constant and abrupt panic attacks. These attacks are a combination of distressing thoughts and emotions and frightening physical sensations, with no actual threat or danger present.

2. Social Anxiety Social anxiety, while not well understood by the general population, including some professionals, is a common

3. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Characterized by uncontrollable obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours, OCD is a mental disorder that can seriously take control of people’s lives, robbing them of their happiness, peace of mind, and health.

A known trigger of OCD is anxiety, which becomes a problematic cycle. When your anxiety gets worse, your OCD symptoms get worse too.

4. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Triggered by experiencing or seeing a traumatic event, PTSD is a mental health condition that may include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety. Those living with PTSD will rethink the event constantly, day in and day out.

Keep in mind, hypnotherapy may not work immediately for everyone living with anxiety as some people are more suggestible than others. Make sure if you suspect you may be suffering from any of these anxiety disorders that you are properly diagnosed. Then you can take the proper steps to ensure that hypnotherapy is right for your treatment plan.

Anxiety doesn’t have to control your entire life. If you experience any of these symptoms, hypnotherapy may be well worth your consideration. Contact me if you want to transform your life and become anxiety-free.

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Apple Strudel

A Festive Favourite

Ingredients 6 cups / 750g /1lb 10oz Bramley apples, peeled, cored, quartered and sliced 1½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ unwaxed lemon, zest only 2 tsp lemon juice 100g/3½oz golden caster/baking sugar 2/3 cups / 75g / 2½oz raisins 1/2 cup / 95g / 3½oz butter 1/3cup / 40g / 1½oz white breadcrumbs 6 large sheets filo pastry 1 tbsp icing sugar

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Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 40-45 mins Serves: 6-8

Method Preheat the oven to 375F / Gas 5. Line a baking tray with baking parchment.

Mix the quartered apples with the cinnamon, lemon zest and juice, sugar and raisins. In a small frying pan, melt 1/8 cup / 20g / ¾oz butter and fry the breadcrumbs until goldenbrown, then add these to the apple mixture.

Melt the remaining butter in a pan. On a clean, dry tea-towel lay a sheet of the filo and brush with some of the melted butter. Lay another sheet on top and repeat until you have used all the filo. Layering the pastry with the melted butter helps to create flaky layers.

Place the filling along the length of the pastry along one side about 1 inch / 2-3cm from the edge. Using the tea-towel to help you, roll the pastry up to enclose the filling. Tuck the ends in and roll the strudel seam-side down onto the lined baking sheet. Brush with the remaining melted butter.

Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden-brown. Leave to cool to room temperature and dust with icing sugar. Slice and serve with cream, ice cream or custard.

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Impaired driving is related to 24% of crashes

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If you plan to drink, leave your car at home.

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Cannabis can also slow your reaction time, slow your ability to make decisions, and make it harder for you to split your attention.

Penalties for impaired driving include fines, points on your licence, suspension and even jail time for multiple offences.

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Port Coquitlam Community Police Stations Downtown 2581 Mary Hill Road Phone: 604-927-2383

Northside 3312 Coast Meridian Road Phone: 604-927-5172

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Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs on on the the Decline.

Decline.

As per the Bank of Canada Statistics, the number As per the Bank of Canada Statistics, number of entrepreneurs has been on a steadythe decline. of entrepreneurs has been on a steady decline.

Why is there a decline when so many of us are either

Why is there a decline when so Multi manyLevel of us Marketers are either entrepreneurs; which includes, entrepreneurs; which includes, Multi Level Marketers (MLM), or know someone who is an entrepreneur?

(MLM), or know someone who an entrepreneur?

The major reason according toisStats Canada, is once one The major reason according to Stats Canada, once one has attempted to sell their service/product toisfriends and has attempted to sell their service/product to friends and family, they have no idea how to proceed when speaking family, they have no idea how to proceed when speaking to others. to others.

The common threads are feelings of confusion, The common threads aremajority feelings of of companies; confusion, discomfort and fear. The discomfort and fear.

The majority of companies; especially in the MLM world, have great programs on the especially in the MLM world, great onwhat the product/service, but there is have virtually noprograms training on product/service, but there is virtually no training on what happens after you have family and friends on board. happens after you have family and friends on board.

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7th Annual PoCo Heritage Christmas Tree Festival November 23rd to December 31st

Decorated trees will be located in businesses and public sites throughout the community including PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives, City Hall, Terry Fox Library, Michael Wright Art Gallery, Hyde Creek Rec. Centre and Port Coquitlam Community Centre Vote for your favourites@ www.pocoheritage.org/christmas-festival Join our Scavenger Hunt and the Selfie Contest using #PoCoTreeFest. with a picture of your favourite tree.

Follow our Christmas Tree updates onPoCo Heritage Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

November 23rd Santa photos by donation Christmas in Leigh Square-music, entertainment, crafts and Lighting of Leigh Square

PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives 150 - 2248 McAllister Ave Port Coquitlam BC V3C 2A5 604-927-8403| info@pocoheritage.org www.pocoheritage.org