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VOLUNTEERING

Snow Angels: The Corp. of Delta and partners seek volunteers for program that provides free snow-removal services for Delta residents in single-family homes who are age 65 and older or who have physical disabilities. Volunteers are being recruited now (before snow falls). Info: Call 604-946-3288 or email volunteers@delta.ca.

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.

Become a volunteer literacy tutor and help a child who is struggling with reading and writing. "The Learning Disabilities Association (Fraser South) offers extensive training and mentorship when you commit to our spring session of tutoring." Attend a free information session on either Tuesday, Jan. 8 (Surrey) or Thursday, Jan. 10 (Langley) at 7 p.m. Call 604591-5156 to register and for location. Info: www.ldafs.org

Delta Police Victim Services seeks volunteers 19 and older who have exceptional interpersonal and communications skills. Info: Call Kim Gramlich, 604-940-5019 or email victimservices@deltapolice.ca.

ACTIVITIES

Investors Group Walk for Memories, in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C., on Jan. 27 in 23 communities in B.C., including Eaglequest golf course (site of regional event for Surrey, White Rock and Delta). "One in three Canadians knows someone with Alzheimer's disease. Who do you know who's been affected?" Show them your support by registering today for the event. Info: www. walkformemories.com.

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.

CLUBS/GROUPS

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.

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. Group works to raise funds to assist grandmothers of sub-Saharan Africa who are supporting their grandchildren due to AIDS/HIV pandemic there. Info: 778565-3555, bwarren567@shaw.ca.

Surrey Aglow: "Women meeting with women" group meets every second Thursday at Middle Eastern Friendship Centre, 13483 108th Ave., Surrey, 6 p.m. food; 7 p.m. meeting. All welcome. Info: www.aglowofcanada.org, email maryciapedersen@gmail.com.

PROGRAMS

Whalley Employment Resource Centre: Operated by Options Community Services, at #105-13655 104th Ave. Offering free employment services and resources, employment counselling, career planning, education/training, resource room providing Internet access, faxing, photocopying and job search. Info: 604-584-0003, www. whalleyemploymentresourcecentre. com.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) group for individuals with OCD and/or friends and family. Meetings on first Wednesday of every month 7-9 p.m. at 11715 72nd Ave., North Delta (house). Call CMHA Delta for info at 604-943-1878.