THURSDAY, JANUARY 10

Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.

Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11: 45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11

SFU Philosophers' Café, Burnaby Public Library, McGill branch at 4595 Albert St. 7 p.m. Join moderator Kevin Lam, lecturer in the department of biological sciences at SFU for an exhilarating Friday evening discussion. Everyone welcome. Registration and experience not required. Admission is free.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13

Bottle and penny drive, organized by the Small Animal Rescue Society of B.C. Bottle Depot at 6893 East Hastings St. Volunteers are collecting returnable bottles and cans, pennies or other loose change and Canadian Tire money. All proceeds go towards caring for animals.

MONDAY, JANUARY 14

Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Bonsor Seniors Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., 9: 30 to 11: 15 a.m. Info: 604439-1456.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16

Square and rounds modern beginner square dance lessons, put on by the Burnaby Singles Square Dance Club. 7 p.m. First two lessons are free. Drop-in fee is $5. Dancing takes place at 6871 Roberts St. For more info, go to swingingsinglesbcca.webs.com or call Judy 604-273-3040 or Ron 604-4213266.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17

Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.

Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11: 45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18

Documentary showing of White Water Black Gold, presented by BROKE (Burnaby Residents Opposing Kinder Morgan Expansion) Filmmaker David Lavallee, will introduce documentary at the Capitol Hill Community Centre, 361 Howard Ave. 7 p.m. Admission by donation.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19

Bottle drive, by the Grade 9 boys' and Grade 10 girls' basketball teams at Burnaby Central. Info: email bcss.lss@ gmail.com with your address and phone number so that volunteer can come by and pick up your recyclables. People can also drop off their empties at the school at 6100 Deer Lake Pkwy. between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

MONDAY, JANUARY 21

Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Bonsor Seniors Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., 9: 30 to 11: 15 a.m. Info: 604439-1456.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22

Pension and tax options seminar, 2: 30 to 4 p.m. at the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. This workshop describes the potential pension benefits that may occur if a couple enters involuntary separation. The workshop also deals with the rules which govern tax allowances for caregivers and disabled people. The procedures and forms to use to apply for these allowances are reviewed. Info: Carol Ha at 604-431-4131 ext. 27 or email carol.ha@thebms.ca.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23

Square and rounds modern beginner square dance lessons, put on by the Burnaby Singles Square Dance Club. 7 p.m. First two lessons are free. Drop-in fee is $5. Dancing takes place at 6871 Roberts St. For more info, go to swingingsinglesbcca.webs.com or call Judy 604-273-3040 or Ron 604-4213266.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24

Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.

Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11: 45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.

MONDAY, JANUARY 28

Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Bonsor Seniors Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., 9: 30 to 11: 15 a.m. Info: 604439-1456.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31

Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.

Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11: 45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Preventing elder abuse and neglect seminar, 2: 30 to 4 p.m. at the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. This seminar starts with an explanation of the many forms that abuse and neglect of seniors can take. Participants then learn how to identify suspicious signs and symptoms. Info: Carol Ha at 604-431-4131 ext. 27 or email carol.ha@ thebms.ca.

ONGOING

Options for Sexual Health, local clinics are staffed by nurses, doctors, and trained volunteers across the province with two clinics in the Burnaby area. We offer birth control counseling, low-cost contraceptives and supplies, sexually transmitted infection and PAP testing, pregnancy testing and options counselling, and general sexual health information and referrals. We serve all ages, genders and orientations. Info: www.optionsforsexualhealth. org or 1-800-739-7367.

Health Focus, runs every third Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at Cameron Recreation Complex, with blood pressure, weight monitoring and massage treatments, including presentations by various guest speakers. Cost $1. Call 604781-6620 for information.

Email event details to calendar@ burnabynow.com.