VOLUNTEERING
Learn With a Friend program: "Want to make a difference in someone's life? Volunteer as a tutor with Surrey Libraries' Learn with a Friend program, which offers free, one-to-one tutoring for adult learners (ages 19+). Learners are paired with a tutor and receive individualized tutoring specific to their needs and interests. Tutor and learner meet for approximately one to three hours per week in a public space, such as a library." For more information, visit www.surreylibraries.ca/about/5393. aspx or contact Eva Touzard at eva. touzard@pics.bc.ca.
Surrey Memorial Hospital needs volunteers in a wide variety of areas. For details or to apply, call 604588-3381 or email volunteer.smh@ fraserhealth.ca.
ACTIVITIES
Surrey International Folk Dancing Society meets Thursday evenings (Sept. to June) at Walnut Road Elementary, 16152 82nd Ave., North Surrey, from 7-10 p.m. Beginners welcome. No partner or costume required. "A fun way to exercise and keep your mind active." Info: www.surreyfolkdance.org.
HEALTH
"Eating Disorders: Change is a Journey": Psyche-Ed group series, for people struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia and EDNOS, to be hosted in March by Delta branch of Canadian Mental Health Association, at house in North Delta. No cost to registrants for the 12 weeks (three hours per week). Info: 604-943-1878, www.delta.cmha.bc.ca.
CLUBS/GROUPS
North Surrey Horticultural Society now meets monthly from March to October on the third Monday of the month (new schedule) in basement of Grace Community Church, 14618 110th Ave., 7: 30 p.m.
"We have guest speakers, workshops, plant sales, draws, a show bench and lots of gardening information for new and experienced gardeners." Info: Jean, 604-581-3210.
Guildford Lions Club seeks new members for its work on various community projects. Club members meet on second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Boston Pizza, 15125 100th Ave., 6: 30 p.m. Info: Call Gem, 604-584-4449 or 604-785-4070.
MSOS (Mixed Singles Over Sixty): This social club, for active men and women 60 years and over, welcomes new members - companions for walking, golf dining, dancing, theatre, travel, more. Info, contact Pat at 604-531-3065 or Colin, 604-538-7799. Info: www. senioroversixtyclub.weebly.com.
Surrey Trekkers Volkssport Club offers walks mid-week and weekends for adults of all ages, for fun, fitness and friendship. Info: Call Sandi at 604-584-2980 or visit www.surreytrekkers.com.
North Delta Newcomers and Friends: "Ladies in North Delta, are you new to the area or would just like to meet some new friends? Call to attend meetings and/or one of our other activities (morning walks, coffee gatherings, golf and card games, stitch and chat, book club)." Call Kathy at 604-583-3691, Pam at 604-597-7974 or e-mail at ndnewcomers@hotmail.com.
Delta Diggers Garden Club: Group meets every third Thursday at 7: 30 p.m., from February to November, at Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre, 11760 88th Ave., North Delta. New members welcome. 604-535-2642.
CFUW (Canadian Federation of University Women) North Delta/Surrey is a club open to all women graduates, students and associates who support the mission and ideals of CFUW, and represent many countries. The club provides annual scholarships and bursaries to deserving female graduates who are going on to university. Monthly meetings (September to June). Contact Heather at 604-591-7678 or Eleanor at 604-589-3631.
Ubuntu Ogogo: "Compassionate grandmothers" group meets on second Wednesday of month at Fleetwood Villa, 16028 83rd Ave., from 9: 30 a.m. to noon. Info: 778565-3555, bwarren567@shaw.ca.
PROGRAMS
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Surrey Service Centre is hosting series of four seminars for professional job searching, featuring realtors, accountants, financial advisors, and health care assistants. Hiring Managers/ Directors of professional associations and institutes are invited to speak on hiring/ training requirements, job search tips and workplace culture. Registration required, call 604-588-6869.
One-to-one tutoring for children (age six to 14) who struggle with reading, comprehension, spelling or writing is offered by Learning Disabilities Association. "This specialized program is supervised by experienced, certified teachers." Info: 604-591-5156, www.ldafs.org.
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