EVENTS
Old Time Dance
Hosted by the Surrey Old Time Fiddlers, Thursday, Nov. 7 at Clayton Hall, 18513 70 Avenue, Surrey (one half block north of Fraser Hwy on 184 Street). From 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission $3. For more info call 604-576-1066 or 604-538-3363.
Surrey Historical Society Meeting
The Surrey Historical Society meets Nov. 9 at 10 a.m., in the downstairs meeting room of the Surrey Archives building, 17671 56 Avenue. Featuring "In Their Own Words," a presentation on oral histories and photos by Ryan Gallagher from the Surrey Archives. For information, call 604-576-9734.
Buried in books
White Rock Rotary's book warehouse is bursting at the seams with great reading materials in all genres: novels, biography, arts, non-fiction, romance, religion, self-help, women's issues, children's and youth lit. To liquidate our surplus, it's our final sale at Rotary Field House at Soft Ball City in South Surrey (148 Street between 20 and 24 Avenues.) Sales are Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. To find out more visit www.whiterockrotary.org.
Cloverdale Country Craft Fair and Famous Soup
Hosted Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cloverdale United Church, 17575 58A Avenue, Surrey. Crafts, book sale, baking, lunch and prizes, too!
Fall bazaar
The Royal Canadian Legion Cloverdale Branch 6 Ladies Auxiliary Invite you to attend and support a worthwhile cause. Find your early Christmas presents and enjoy a lunch for $5. Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cloverdale Branch, 17567 57 Avenue. Please enter at the back door. Proceeds to the Childrens Hospital, all other proceeds in support of the community. Main Raffle, Bake Table, Cake Walk.
Christmas Concert
The Langley Community Chorus invites everyone to their 2013 Christmas Concert, Boughs, Bows and Bells. Evening concert 7:30 p.m. Saturday Nov. 23 at Willoughby Christian Reformed Church, 20525 72nd Avenue, Langley. Afternoon Matinee 3 p.m. Sunday Dec 1 at St. Dunstan's Anglican Church, 3025 264 Street, Aldergrove. Afternoon Matinee 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at Sharon United Church, 21562 Old Yale Road, Langley. Tickets: Adult $15 Students $10 Under 6 Free. Available at the door 30 minutes before Concert or from Chorus Members For more visit www.langleychorus.org
It's beginning to look like
Presented by Susie Francis and The Versatiles, Sunday, Dec. 1 at Cloverdale Legion Branch 6. Join the best seniors variety show in Canada for songs, laughter and music of a bygone era. Doors open at noon and the show is at 3 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 at the bar. The Cloverdale Legion is located at 17567 57 Avenue, Surrey.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There are a number of tables still available for the White Rock Museum & Archives 20th Annual Christmas Craft Fair, November 22 - December 22, 2014. Interested crafters and those looking for further information can contact Lauren at whiterockprograms@telus.net.
Retailer Urban Barn is holding its second-annual Blanket the Country in Warmth Campaign. From Nov. 15 to Dec. 8, with every $5 donation, a brand-new Urban Barn fleece blanket will be donated to Gateway Shelter (visit http://keyssolutions.org). Local Urban Barn locations include South Surrey (#950, 15045 32 Ave.) and Langley (Unit F2, 20202 66 Ave.) For more information, visit www.blanketthecountry.com
Crafters wanted
There are a number of tables still available for our 20th annual Christmas Craft Fair, Nov. 22 to Dec. 22 at White Rock Museum and Archives. For more information, contact Lauren at whiterockprograms@telus.net.
B.C. Vintage Truck Museum – Help wanted!
The Surrey Heritage Society is looking for volunteers to help out with the new BC Vintage Truck Museum (6022 176 Street) located on the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Our members are looking to have the museum open to the general public on Saturday's from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. every week through the year. We will
teach you about the history of trucking in B.C. and about the trucks on display in the collection. For more information contact Jim LaBelle at (604) 372-4093 or email: bcvintagetruckmuseum@shaw.ca or visit our website at www.bcvintagetruckmuseum.org.
Open Mic Music Night
Every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at Coventry Wired Monk, 184 Street and 64 Avenue. Singers and musicians welcome. You will have to supply your own instruments. For more information, email coventry@wiredmonk.com, or call 604-575-1043, or 604-671-6521.
CLUBS/GROUPS
Cloverdale Lions Club
The Cloverdale Lions Club is looking for new members. Past and ongoing projects include sponsoring three senior citizen buildings, Cloverdale Minor Baseball, Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School bursaries, Timmy's telethon, the Surrey Memorial Hospital Children's Cancer Clinic and more. We also help out at the Blueberry Festival Cloverdale Rodeo, Halloween Costume Parade and the Christmas parade. Meetings are the second Thursday of the month. Please volunteer your time to assist us in serving our community. Call 604-574-4680 or 604-574-7417 for more information.
Cloverdale Senior’s Stamp Club
The Cloverdale Senior’s Stamp Club meets on the second and third Mondays of the month at 1 p.m., at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre, 6188 176 Street. Beginner and advanced collectors welcome. For more information, contact John Jackman at 604-574-3182.
Square Dance lessons
Beginners welcome through October. Wednesdays at 7 p.m., in Brookswood Seniors Centre, 19899 36 Avenue, Langley. Modern music, casual dress. First three lessons are free. Call 604-2199359 or jamonce@shaw.ca.
Singers wanted
Do you like to sing? if so, come and join the Silvertone Singers. It is a Seniors Community Choir and we practice on Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the Cloverdale Rec Centre at 62 Avenue and 176 Street. We sing a large variety of music and entertain at senior care homes and assisted living homes. Even though we sing our music in parts, we do not hold auditions. Everyone is welcome. Recent research indicates that singing can reduce snoring. For more information, please call Marli at 604-574-0962.
Interested in gardening?
Why not join the South Surrey Garden Club? Visitors welcome; $3 drop in fee credited to annual membership of $20. The club meets at 7:30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday of the month at St. Marks Anglican Church at 12953 20 Ave. Guest speakers, field trips, workshops. For more information contact Gillian Davis gmcdavis@hotmail.com.
The Wonderful Widows and Widowers Club meets twice a month for fun activities. Call 604-574-7103.
Food problem?
Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you're not hungry? Do you go on eating binges? Is your weight affecting your life? Overeaters Anonymous offers help. No fees, no dues, no weigh-ins, no diets. We are a fellowship. We meet every Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Cloverdale United Church basement, 17575-58A Ave., Cloverdale. Everyone welcome.
Old Time Dances
Sunnyside Hall, corner of 18 Avenue and 154 Street in South Surrey. Live music. All seniors welcome; at 1 p.m. every Monday, from Labour Day to the end of June. For more information phone 604-542-8449 or 604-575-8236.
Oneness GoGos
The Oneness Gogos of White Rock/South Surrey group is working under the auspices of the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support African grandmothers raising children orphaned by HIV/AIDS. We meet on the fourth Monday of the month 1-3 p.m. upstairs at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave. Newcomers welcome. For more info, email onenessgogos@gmail.com.
Welcome all keen gardeners!
The Cloverdale Garden Club meets the second Thursday of the month, September to June, at Clayton Community Hall, 18513 70 Avenue. Meetings run from 7 to 9 p.m. In addition to monthly speakers, we have a monthly raffle, yearly bus trip and a plant sale in May. Drop in fee $3. Yearly memberships $20 per person or $30 per family. So if you love to garden, come and join us, and meet other great gardeners. For more information phone Lynne at 604-576-6338.
The Versatiles
As seniors, entertaining our community and giving back is part of what we do. We need some new blood in the group and Cloverdale is our base of operations. Give us a call at 604-613-3116 or drop in to the Cloverdale Legion any Monday at 12 noon and ask for Susie. Having fun is our priority, come see us and find out what we are all about. Our oldest member is 90 and trying for 100.
Are you Gay, Bi-sexual or just not sure?
HOMINUM Fraser Valley is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. We meet on the last Friday of every month. For information and meeting location, call Art 604-462-9813 or Don 604-329-9760
Cloverdale Toastmasters
Toastmasters international is a non-profit organization that helps people develop public speaking, organizational and communication skills, and leadership training. Overcome your fears of public speaking. Learn how to communicate effectively. We are a fun and encouraging group that can help. Meetings are 7:15-9:15 p.m. every Wednesday at Clayton Heights Secondary, 188 St. and 70 Ave. For more info, visit cloverdale.toastmastersclubs.org.
Old Time Dance
Sunnyside Hall, corner of 18th Ave at 154 Street in South Surrey. Live music. All seniors welcome. At 1 p.m. every Monday from Labour Day to the end of June. For more information, call 604-538-5657 or 604-575-8236.
The Surrey Historical Society meets at 10 a.m. at the Surrey Archives on the second Saturday of most months. You are welcome to hear our speakers and share your knowledge. Membership is $10/year. For details, call John at 778-294-1515.
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South Surrey Soul Sisters
The newly formed South Surrey Soul Sisters meet the third Thursday of the month. We are working, under the auspices of the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support the African grandmothers who are raising an estimated 14 million orphaned children. Please come and join us – all welcome – you do not have to be a grandmother. Info: claremar@shaw.ca.
Parkinson's Caregiver Group in Langley
Parkinson Society British Columbia is pleased to announce the opening of a special peer support group for Parkinson’s caregivers. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month (starting May 2), from 1:30-3 p.m. At Douglas Recreation Centre, 20550 Douglas Cresc. Langley. Please join us for an exchange of information and resources, support, tips for self-care, and more. Come and share your story. A small donation ($2 or $3) is required to cover room rental costs. For more information call 1-800-668-3330, 604-662-3240 or email rjeffreys@parkinson.bc.ca
Peace Arch Weavers and Spinners Guild
We meet Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 17710 56A Ave., Surrey. Phone (604) 592-6950. Free tea and coffee. Teach, mentor and promote Fibre Arts knowledge. Visitors welcome.
Cloverdale Wood Carving Club
Meets from September to June Tuesday evenings at Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School 6151 180 Street from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. The woodwork shop is in the back of the school.
Enjoy Gardening?
The Cloverdale Garden Club meets on the second Thursday of each month from Sept. to June at Clayton Community Hall, 18513 70 Avenue from 7-9 p.m. Monthly guest speakers, field trips, raffle, etc. For further information please call Linda at 604-539-0068.
Surrey Little Theatre
The Surrey Little Theatre invites you to get involved in the fun, whether as a volunteer or patron, there's something for everyone at "the little theatre that could." Email brigitte.seib@surreylittletheatre.com for more information.
Parkinson's Self Help support group
In Surrey, White Rock and Langley for people with Parkinson's, their family and friends. The groups provide an atmosphere of mutual trust for sharing tips and strategies for living a full life with Parkinson's. Volunteers needed. Contact Robbin at the Parkinson Society of B.C., rjeffereys@parkinson.bc.cca or 604-668-3330.
TOPS Take off Pounds Sensibly — A non-profit weight loss support group. For information about TOPS in the Langley/Cloverdale area phone Lynda at 604-856-8014.
Stamp Club Seniors interested in stamp collecting are invited to join the Cloverdale Seniors’ Stamp Club. Meet second and fourth Monday of month at 1 p.m. Info. John at 604-574-3182.
La Leche League, a breastfeeding support group, meets monthly in the Langley Cloverdale area. For meeting or breastfeeding information call call Marie 778-574-7669 or Heidi 604-574-5812. Visit www.LLLC.ca.
Surrey Newcomers and Friends
Meet for coffee and a chat, dinner out, cards, crafts, luncheons and other social activities. The club welcomes women of all ages and cultures. Come out and meet new people and make friends. For more details call Barb at 604-951-4948, e-mail to Surreynewcomers@hotmail.com or visit surreynewcomers.weebly.com