Slice of Life: Feb. 21-March 1
WOMEN WITH CANCER
The Women with Cancer Support Group meets Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at Garden Park Tower, 2825 Clearbrook Rd. Info: Edith at 604-289-0630
HOMINUM MEETS
Hominum Fraser Valley meets Friday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. This is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bisexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. For information and meeting location, call Art at 604-462-9813 or Don at 604-329-9760.
ELIZABETH’S AGM
Elizabeth’s Wildlife Center holds its annual general meeting on Friday, Feb. 22 at Trinity United Church, 33737 George Ferguson Way. The meeting begins at 2:15 p.m.
GERMAN SING-ALONG
A German sing-along is held on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, (corner of Ware and Marshall). Refreshments will follow. Info: Anneliese at 604-859-0822
IN THE MARKET
The 861 Silverfox air cadet squadron holds a Small Business Marketplace on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Abbotsford Exhibition Park, 32470 Haida Drive, next to Twisters Gym. The event features small business products and services. Admission is free.
LEARNING PLUS
Abbotsford Learning Plus holds two classes next week. Both sessions are from 10 a.m. to noon at Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 2499 McMillan Rd. On Tuesday, Feb. 26, the topic is “Philosophical Counselling for a Man of War.” On Thursday, Feb. 28, the topic is “A Lifelong Wish to Visit China Realized.” Cost for each session is $5, plus the rec centre drop-in fee. Info: 778-808-7377 or learningplus.ca
SKILLS CONNECT
The Skills Connect for Immigrants Program meets Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 31726 South Fraser Way. The program assists immigrants who are looking for work and includes job-search techniques, assistance finding work, introductions to employers and courses. Info: 604-866-0257
GARDEN CLUB
The Abbotsford Garden Club meets Tuesday, Feb. 26 at Abbotsford Middle School (33231 Bevan Ave.), starting at 7 p.m. Tammy Klassen from Magnolias on Main will discuss flower arranging. Info: povington@gmail.com or 604-826-9195
LIBRARY STORYTIMES
Storytime sessions take place at two local libraries next week. One is on Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Abbotsford Community Library (33555 Bevan Ave.). The other is on Friday, Feb. 28, also at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, rhymes and more are included. For preschool children and their caregivers.
LIVING ROOM
The Living Room – a faith-based support group for those struggling with depression, anxiety and bipolar – meets Friday, March 1 from noon to 2 p.m. at New Life Church, 35270 DeLair Rd. Info: 604-853-5043
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