Abbotsford Learning Plus presents two programs next week. On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the topic is “I Do Declare: Memoirs of a Customs
Officer” with local writer Bob Klassen. On Thursday, Oct. 13, Jill
Bain of UFV’s department of visual arts presents “The Renaissance Woman in Visual Culture.” Both classes are at Abbotsford Recreation Centre (2499 McMillan Rd.) from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $5, plus entrance cost (by membership or daily fee) to the Seniors’ Centre. Info: 604-302-1685 or www.learningplus.ca.
FISH AND CHIPS
The ladies auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion (2513 West Railway) in Abbotsford holds a fish and chips night on Friday, Oct. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. with Music by Syd.
BOOT DRIVE
Mission firefighters host a boot drive on the following two Fridays – Oct. 7 and 14 – from 5 to 9 p.m. to raise funds for muscular dystrophy. They will be on hand at The Junction and Mission Hills Shopping Centre.
ANIME AT LIBRARY
Watch anime (Japanese animation), eat Japanese snacks, and chat with other teens at Mission Library (33247 Second Avenue) on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Anime with a TV14 rating will be shown. For ages 12 to 18. Info: 604-826-6610.
SOCIAL CLUB
Abby Mission Newcomers Club – a social group for women – meets Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker
is Velma Walker of the B.C. Schizophrenia Society. For more information, including location, contact Corry at 604-859-4859.
MUSEUM VISIT
Abbotsford retired teachers attend the Museum of Flight in Langley on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Meet at the Abbotsford District Teachers’ Association hall (2570 Cyril St.) at 9:45 a.m. to carpool. Cost is $6. Lunch will be at noon, and participants return to Abbotsford at 1 p.m.
QUILTERS MEET
The Abbotsford Quilters’ Guild holds its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at Ross Road Community Church, 3160 Ross Rd., at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Info: abbotsfordquilters.org
BUSINESS WOMEN
The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Abbotsford hosts its monthly luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cascade Community Church, 35190 DeLair Rd. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for guests. Guest speaker is registered nurse and author Cathie Borrie, who discusses “Alzheimer’s: You Say Goodbye – and I Say Hello.” Reservations are required by Monday, Oct. 10 via email – bpwabbotsford@gmail.com
SINGLES CLUB
The AMA Singles Social Club holds its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the community room at the Real Canadian Superstore on Gladwin Road. The group hosts social outings and activities such as coffee, dinners, badminton, tennis and more. Info: email amasingles@shaw.ca, or phone Erwin at 604-308-3837.
SPELLING BEE
Registration for students in Grades 6 and 7 is being taken until Oct. 15 at Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way) for a spelling bee taking place on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. Register in person at the library or by calling 604-859-7814 (local 229).
LIVING ROOM
Living Room – a faith-based support group for people suffering with mood disorders (depression, anxiety and bipolar) – meets Friday, Oct. 14 from noon to 2 p.m. Meetings are held the second and fourth Fridays of each month at Highland Community Church, 3130 McMillan Rd. Info: Lorraine at 604-504-5374 or lorraineisaak@hotmail.com, or John at 604-853-2679 or konconsult@gmail.com
FALL DOWN DANCE
Tickets are now available for a Fall Down Dance on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Jubilee Hall (7999 Bradner Rd.) with live music by the March Hare Show Band. Doors open at 8 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Tickets are $25, including a late-night snack, and are available at Wilway Lumber (28728 Fraser Hwy.) or at brownpapertickets.com or toll free 1-800-838-3006. For more info, call 604-856-4375.