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Low-income residents in Coquitlam who are 50 and older can get help with their 2022 income tax returns

The city’s income tax clinics will be held at the Dogwood and Glen Pine pavilions by appointment

Tax forms are prepared with a volunteer trained by the Canada Revenue Agency under the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)

To qualify for the free service, a resident cannot make more than $35,000 a year, or a couple cannot receive more than $45,000 in income; only simple tax returns are allowed

To sign up, call 604-9274386 or visit the front desk of Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.) or Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Crt.). Seniors who can’t attend an appointment in person can file their 2022 income tax returns over the phone. For details, call Kim Bortolin at 604-927-6093.

DROP-IN FITNESS

Take a drop-in fitness class at Coquitlam’s updated recreation centre

The city is offering lessons at the Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave.) for all ages and levels during the week.

Among the classes offered in the 22,000-sq ft facility, which includes the city’s first dedicated gym, are Dance4One, Zumba, hatha yoga, tai chi and pilates

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Dinner Concert

Seniors in Coquitlam can enjoy a meal and a musical performance at the city’s Glen Pine Pavilion this month

Ralph2Riches will liven up the facility, located at 1200 Glen Pine Crt , on March 24 with a show from 6 to 9:30 p m

Chicken and ribs, roasted potatoes, salad and dessert will be served to guests

The event is presented by Aspira Retirement Living (Astoria and Mayfair Terrace). To sign up, call 604927-4386 or go online to coquitlam.ca/registration, click on “Register for Programs” and search course ID

106488

Express Hockey

Coquitlam Express coaches and players will be on the ice to teach kids skills during spring break

The hockey camp runs from March 20 to 24 from 9 a m to 3 p m daily

Young participants will also get dryland training, and a tour of the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St , Coquitlam) and the Express dressing room To sign up, go online to coquitlam ca/registration, click on “Register for Programs” and search course ID 117227 in the keyword tab.

PRO-D IN POCO

Spring break starts tomorrow (March 10) for students

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But the City of Port Coquitlam already has its eye on Pro-D day camps for next month

Registration is now open for two city programs on April 21:

• Skate and Fun Camp (barcode 77834)

Kids ages six to 10 years old can enjoy an afternoon of skating From noon to 4 p m , new and experienced skaters can learn and strengthen their FUNdamental skills, play ice sports and take part in creative activities off the ice Skates and helmets will be provided

• Skate, Bike, Swim Camp (barcode 77835)

Kids ages eight to 11 years old can have fun skating, biking and swimming at the recreation centre and nearby parks from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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