VOLUNTEERING

White Rock/Surrey Chapter of CARP - A New Vision of Aging for Canada is seeking new Executive Board members. For info, contact chair Ramona at carp. whiterock.surrey@gmail.com or 778-294-0787.

Vancouver Zoomer Show: Volunteers needed for event Feb. 2324. Contact April at aprillewis.carp@ gmail.com or 604-536-8717.

Surrey Art Gallery tour guides: Volunteers are needed as tour guides (docents) at Surrey Art Gallery. Docents lead tours of art exhibitions for school groups on weekdays, share and develop skills, and build social networks. To learn more, visit www.surrey.ca/arts, email artsvolunteer@surrey.ca or call 604-501-5198.

ACTIVITIES

Wisdom Circle Series: "An invigorating journey for boomers+; from ageing to sageing that focuses on maturing, aging, and the changing role of elders in society." Events Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16 (9: 30-noon) at 15639 24th Ave., Sunnyside United. Cost $5. Feb. 16 topic: Growing Older in the Second Half of Life: identification of cultural and personal attitudes and feelings about growing older, aging myths, and aging consciously. Registration information: www.sagewise.net.

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

Sew N' So Quilters: Group meets Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sunnyside hall in South Surrey (1845 154th St., at Bakerview Park). Info: Pauline Bruce, 604-596-4413.

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.

Newcomers Club of White Rock and South Surrey is a club for women who are new to the area. The club meets the first Tuesday of the month (September to May) from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2350 148 St., Surrey. First visit is free. Membership is $30 per year. Visit www.wrssnewcomers.com for more information.

South Surrey Garden Club: "Interested in gardening? Then why not join this club?" Visitors are welcome; $3 fee may be credited toward annual membership fee of $20. Club meets at 7: 30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday (except August and December) at St. Mark's Anglican Church, 12953 20th Avenue. "We have a very active and full program with great speakers, field trips and workshops." For info, contact Kathy at 604-250-1745.

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.

Woodcarvers in Cloverdale: Club consists of beginners and experts who love to carve and share their skills with new members. Meetings held every Tuesday evening from 6: 45 to 8: 45 p.m. (Sept. to June) at Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary, in the wood shop at the back of the school, 6151 180th St., Cloverdale. Contact Ron, 604-576-6806, or Jim, 604-575-7968.

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.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Group for individuals with OCD and/or friends and family, 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.

Surrey Hospice Society Caregivers' Support Circle: Drop-in sessions foster peer support for people who are caring for a loved one with terminal illness, Thursdays from 10 to 11: 30 a.m. at Support and Resource Centre, 12857 68th Ave., Surrey. Info: Rosemary, 604-5437006, rosemary@surreyhospice.com. Surrey Hospice Society offers grief-support programs for children, teens and parents at 13857 68th Ave., Surrey. 604-543-7006.

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