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SLICE OF LIFE: Computer classes for seniors

Registration takes place Tuesday, April 3 at the Abbotsford Seniors’ Association drop-in centre

Registration takes place Tuesday, April 3  at the Abbotsford Seniors’ Association drop-in centre (2631 Cyril St.) from 11 a.m. to noon for the next set of computer classes. Sessions begin Thursday, April 5 and are held every Thursday and Friday for three weeks. Beginners meet at noon, and intermediates start at 2 p.m. Cost is $60. All ages welcome.

CANCER FORUM

A cancer prevention forum takes place Saturday, March 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Garden Park Tower (2825 Clearbrook Rd.). Cost is $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Info: 604-832-4289 or healthbrights.com

GARAGE SALE

Telecare Crisis and Caring Line hosts a fundraising garage sale on Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  at Abbotsford Pentecostal Assembly (3145 Gladwin Rd.) Info: 604-852-4058 or telecarebc.com

PARKINSON’S

The Abbotsford  Parkinson’s Support Group meets Monday, April 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Matsqui Recreation Centre, 3106 Clearbrook Rd.  Speaker Carrie Hoffman from Fraser Health discusses end-of-life planning. Info: Gary at 604-308-8691 or Betty at 604-853-0382

DISEASE TALK

The Canadian Federation of University Women hosts a free public talk on disease prevention and integrated cancer care on Monday, April 2 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in room B121 at UFV (33844 King Rd.). Speaker is Dr. Teresa Clarke from InspireHealth.

WOODCARVERS

The Central Fraser Valley Woodcarvers host a free beginners’ class on April 4, 11 and 18 in the woodworking shop at Yale Secondary (34620 Old Yale Rd.), starting at 6:30 p.m. Participants will carve a small dog. Wood and whittling knife are provided. Info: 604-854-5114 or centralfraservalleywoodcarvers.com

BLANKETS

The Abbotsford chapter of Blankets for Canada meets Thursday, April 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Fraser Valley Christian Centre (31929 Mercantile Way) to put together knitted and crocheted blankets. All materials are supplied. Info: Nancy Gallagher at 604-504-3713