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It is actually through Angela Andersen that I came to be co-owner of What’s On! Port Coquitlam. Angela had always been someone I admired and looked up to, and even since investing in the magazine I feel like I have learned so much from her, not only in business, but also on a personal level. Her positive “can do” attitude, willingness to always help others, and example of how to manifest good in the future are some of her most incredible attributes. And they are ones I hope I emulate well through my involvement with the magazine. I began considering investing in What’s On when Angela learned about the opportunity and shared it with me. The two of us got very excited as we were both members of Rotary, and we felt it would be an excellent platform to further do good by enabling us to showcase not-for-profits and to increase awareness for various needs in the community. We made the decision to invest in the magazine together, and doing so has made me even more grateful to be able to call Angela my friend and mentor. And it has also made me grateful for the chance to fulfill our vision of the business. What’s On! Port Coquitlam was created to be a platform to increase awareness of events, not-for-profits and local businesses. Above all, this magazine is a tool to share everything local... and in my case, that especially means friendship.

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Why you should care about your gut health Not long ago I had no idea what gut health was. I had never even heard of such a thing. But then I got very sick and was eventually diagnosed with celiac disease. This began my journey to heal and I finally realized that the only way to heal my body from years of damage from not being diagnosed was to heal my gut. Heal my gut; improve my health; change my life.

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So why should you care about your gut health? Well as Hippocrates said many, many years ago ‘All disease begins in the gut’. That statement couldn’t be more true today, especially considering our culture of fast-paced, busy, stressful lives filled with unhealthy, convenience foods. We are damaging our guts and this is affecting our quality of life.

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The gut and all the healthy bacteria that line it are critical for your body’s overall health. 80% of your immune system is located in your gut, so if your gut is unhealthy and full of bad bacteria or the lining is leaking then the rest of your body will suffer, mentally and physically. (see box to the right)

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March 2, 2020 Adult Colouring Club 2–3pm Terry Fox Library Colouring is not just for kids anymore! Come chill out and colour. We’ll provide the colouring pages, pencil crayons and refreshments. Movie Night 6-8pm Terry Fox Library Come to the library for a free movie and popcorn! We will be showing an assortment of highly rated ﬁlms. Drop in. March 3, 2020 Reading Buddies 4–4:45pm Terry Fox Library Children in kindergarten to grade 3 get extra reading practice with a teen volunteer. This is a great way to improve reading skills in a safe, fun and friendly environment. Reading Buddies – Teen Volunteers 4–4:45pm Terry Fox Library Help kids read! Get a reference, volunteer hours and some seriously good karma. March 4, 2020 Coﬀee Mug Book Club 7–8pm Terry Fox Library Meet fellow book lovers and discuss a selected title. New members are welcome to join. Please attend a meeting to register. March 5, 2020 English Practice Group 10:30am–12pm Terry Fox Library Practice English in a friendly, social situation. Presented in partnership with SHARE Family and Community Services. Drop in.

PoCo Sticks and Stitches 7–8:30pm Terry Fox Library Calling all knitters and stitchers! Work on your knitting, crochet or needlework projects while chatting with other crafters on the ﬁrst and third Thursday of each month. Drop in. March 6, 2020 Pop-Up Storytime: Hyde Creek - FREE 11:30am-12pm Hyde Creek Recreation Centre The Terry Fox Library is bringing Storytime to Hyde Creek Recreation Centre! Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. March 7, 2020 Port Coquitlam’s 107th Anniversary Celebration 1– 3pm 150-2248 McAllister Ave. This year marks the 107th Anniversary of Port Coquitlam’s Incorporation! Celebrate with us in the museum with some light refreshments and an anniversary cake! You can also participate in a family-friendly heritage digital green screen! Full Moon Reiki Meditation 6:30-8pm Sadhana Yoga & Sound 2559 Shaughnessy Street (upstairs) Join Cecilia for this beautiful full moon! In this class you will pull a card, be guided in a meditation connecting to this moon energy releasing what it is you need to release. While in meditation enjoying and receiving some beautiful reiki energy healing. What to bring:

Come comfy; Journal & pen; Water; Soul investment $20 To register for this class email mindheartsoul888@gmail. com or sign up at https:// sadhanayoga.punchpass.com/ classes March 9, 2020 Rhymes of Times 10:30-11:30am PoCo Heritage, 150-2248 McAllister Ave Join our guided reminiscing session for adults and share your stories with the small group. Adult Colouring Club 2–3pm Terry Fox Library Colouring is not just for kids anymore! Come chill out and colour. We’ll provide the colouring pages, pencil crayons and refreshments. March 10, 2020 Speech and Language Drop-In Clinic 10– 11:30am Terry Fox Library Drop in and talk with one of the local health unit’s SpeechLanguage Pathologists for 5-10 minutes. Your child will receive a brief screening of his or her communications skills. You will receive help for your child’s speech and language development. This clinic is for children who have not yet been referred. It is best suited for families who are not sure if a referral is needed. Clients are seen on the basis of ﬁrstcome, ﬁrst-served. Reading Buddies 4–4:45pm Terry Fox Library Children in kindergarten to grade 3 get extra reading practice with a teen volunteer. This is a great way to improve reading skills in a safe, fun

and friendly environment. Reading Buddies – Teen Volunteers 4–4:45pm Terry Fox Library Help kids read! Get a reference, volunteer hours and some seriously good karma. March 11, 2020 Lego Club 3:30-4:30pm Terry Fox Library We have the LEGO®, you bring your imagination. Try out our KEVA® Planks too! Kids ages 5 and up come join us after school! Drop in. Tech Talk: Have you met Lynda? 5:30–6:30pm Terry Fox Library Lynda.com is a how-to online learning library featuring thousands of video courses taught by industry experts. Learn how to create websites, prepare for a job interview, make a short film, or one of the thousands of other topics Lynda offers. Want to learn a new language? Mango Languages has over 70 language courses from Arabic to Yiddish. Learn about these and other valuable databases available free to Port Coquitlam residents at this session. Coffee Mug Book Club 7–8pm Terry Fox Library Meet fellow book lovers and discuss a selected title. New members are welcome to join. Please attend a meeting to register.

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HAPPY CHAMBERVERSARY

Coquitlam Florist

Coquitlam Florist, a leading flower shop in Port Coquitlam, has been a fixture in the community for over 70 years. This year Coquitlam Florist is celebrating its 10 year Chamberversary. Coquitlam Florist is proud to offer a wide assortment of handcrafted bouquets, unique gifts and the most beautiful fresh flowers. Its dedicated staff will help make any occasion memorable with an artfully designed arrangement, including special bouquets for special occasions. Coquitlam Florist is a member of the nationwide network of trusted FTD florists and can help you send a thoughtful gift across the country even when you can’t be there yourself. Coquitlam takes pride in delivering the freshest floral arrangements, plants and gift baskets to its customers. “Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee is our personal commitment to creating long term relationships with our customers. Your satisfaction is our Number One priority, not just because it's our job, but because we care,” says Catherine Polonio, Owner. Unit 104 2020 Oxford Connector, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 0A4 www.coquitlamflorist.ca, 604-942-7337

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Boxing workouts are exploding in popularity and boutique fitness concepts are growing at an astronomical rate. 30 Minute Hit Port Coquitlam is bringing something completely fresh to the Tri-Cities fitness industry, filling an unmet need as the number of women-only offerings in the boutique fitness space is seriously lacking. 30 Minute Hit is a Canadian-born intensity We are the premier business organization in thehigh Tri-Cities. boxing/kickboxing circuit workout designed specifically for women.

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March 12, 2020 English Practice Group 10:30am–12pm Terry Fox Library Practice English in a friendly, social situation. Presented in partnership with SHARE Family and Community Services. Drop in. Leigh Square Writers Group 6:30-8pm Discuss writing projects and share feedback on your scripts, poetry, novels, short stories, comics, and lyrics. You are encouraged to purchase a Friends of Leigh Square annual membership, $20 Adult, $10 Senior/Youth. Visit experienceit.ca to purchase your membership. For more information on FLSS visit pocoarts.ca, @pocoarts on Facebook, or email pocoarts@gmail.com March 13, 2020 Pop-Up Storytime: Hyde Creek 11:30am-12pm Hyde Creek Recreation Centre Free The Terry Fox Library is bringing Storytime to Hyde Creek Recreation Centre! Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. March 16, 2020 Coﬀee Mug Book Club 7–8pm Terry Fox Library Meet fellow book lovers and discuss a selected title. New members are welcome to join. Please attend a meeting to register. Heritage Writers’ Group 10:30am–12pm PoCo Heritage, 150-2248 McAllister Ave Start capturing your life story for family and posterity! No preparation required; just bring a pen and paper, or your laptop.

March 17, 2020 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Teen Advisory Group Terry Fox Library 7–8pm Come tell the library what teens want. This looks great on your resume and you get volunteer hours. Oh yeah, the snacks are good too. Drop in. March 18, 2020 Friends of the Terry Fox Library 5– 6pm Terry Fox Library Join the Friends of the Library and attend their meetings. This volunteer organization supports the library through advocacy, fundraising and assistance with various projects. New friends are always welcome! Drop in. Coﬀee Mug Book Club 7–8pm Terry Fox Library Meet fellow book lovers and discuss a selected title. New members are welcome to join. Please attend a meeting to register. March 19, 2020 English Practice Group 10:30am–12pm Terry Fox Library Practice English in a friendly, social situation. Presented in partnership with SHARE Family and Community Services. Drop in. Family Fun with the Ukulele 2–4pm Terry Fox Library Calling all kids, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles! Join us for family fun time and create some musical memories together. We will learn about the diﬀerent parts of the ukulele as well as how to hold, tune and strum. We will even learn some chords and play some songs together. Afterwards, we will take a picture of your family ukulele band in front of our green screen. Ukuleles will be provided.

PoCo Sticks and Stitches 7–8:30pm Terry Fox Library Calling all knitters and stitchers! Work on your knitting, crochet or needlework projects while chatting with other crafters on the ﬁrst and third Thursday of each month. Drop in. Access Tri-Cities 11:15am-1:15pm Samz Neighbourhood Pub Port Coquitlam Access Tri-Cities networking group for businesses owners and entrepreneurs who believe in fostering human relationships in order to be able to refer them to others. This group has had some incredible success in referring each other to friends, relatives and their own network. Some great cooperative partnerships have been fostered through this group.

Artist Demonstrations Outlet 7-9pm Free professional artist demos inspire you to pick up your brush and get creative. These free visual art demonstrations also help ensure access to arts programming for all members of the community. All Art Focus Demos are held at The Outlet in Leigh Square and are free and open to all members of the community. We welcome all artists, from emerging to professional and meet three times a month. For more info on our club visit: WEBSITE: artfocusartists. wixsite.com/afaa Coﬀee Mug Book Club 7–8pm Terry Fox Library Meet fellow book lovers and discuss a selected title. New members are welcome to join. Please attend a meeting to register.

March 23, 2020 Adult Colouring Club 2–3pm Terry Fox Library Colouring is not just for kids anymore! Come chill out and colour. We’ll provide the colouring pages, pencil crayons and refreshments.

March 26,2020 English Practice Group 10:30am–12pm Terry Fox Library Practice English in a friendly, social situation. Presented in partnership with SHARE Family and Community Services. Drop in.

March 24, 2020 Spring Break Movie 2–3:30pm Terry Fox Library Come to the library and enjoy a family friendly movie matinee. Contact the library for movie title.

Leigh Square Writers Group 6:30-8pm Discuss writing projects and share feedback on your scripts, poetry, novels, short stories, comics, and lyrics. You are encouraged to purchase a Friends of Leigh Square annual membership, $20 Adult, $10 Senior/Youth. Visit experienceit.ca to purchase your membership. For more information on FLSS visit pocoarts.ca, @pocoarts on Facebook, or email pocoarts@gmail.com

March 25,2020 Songs and Stories with Mike Bryden 10:15–11am Terry Fox Library With a unique blend of songs and live drawings Mike playfully uncovers the meanings behind common expressions. Geared for children of all ages, Mike explores topics such as friendship, tolerance and individuality through entertaining songs!

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The City of Port Coquitlam produces Update pages to inform the community about City news, services and opportunities to get involved. Watch this page in future issues of What's On Magazine.

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Got beetle mania Did you know that a healthy lawn is the best defence against the European Chafer beetle? There are steps you can take to reclaim your lawn. Check out the videos and resources at portcoquitlam.ca/chaferbeetle.

Turn your trash into CA$H Join in Port Coquitlam’s annual City-wide Garage Sale on Apr. 25, 9 am to 1 pm and help keep reusable items out of the landfill!

Our day camps offer fun and adventure for kids ages 3 -14. Check out our full-day and half-day camps in Children Services, Arena Sports, Aquatics and Arts and Culture. Pick up a brochure at any City facility or visit portcoquitlam.ca/camps.

Plan a garage sale at your home or sign up for a spot at Gates Park (limited space available). Register your sale online by Apr.14 for free advertising. Details: portcoquitlam.ca/garagesale

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Enjoy activities for the whole family at the 97th May Day Festival. The festivities kick off on Fri, May 1 with the Opening Ceremonies.

PUBLIC WORKS OPEN HOUSE Get behind the scenes on May 23

Join us May 9: • Rotary May Day Parade • Party in the Square • BizAlley More info at portcoquitlam.ca/maydays

Learn about the important services Public Works provides – from water to waste, roads to parks – at our free familyfriendly open house held at the Public Works yard.

Expect hands-on interactive displays, heavy equipment demos, kids’ activities, a barbecue and more. Get more details at portcoquitlam.ca/pwweek.

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Tech Talk: Have you met Lynda? Wednesday, Mar 11, 5:30met pm –Lynda? 6:30 pm Tech Talk: Have you

Lynda.com is a how-to online learning library Wednesday, Mar 11, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm featuring thousands of video courses taught Lynda.com is a how-to online learning library by industry experts. Learn about Lynda and featuring thousands of video courses taught other valuable databases available for free by industry experts. Learn about Lynda and through the library. Drop in. other valuable databases available for free through the library. Drop in.

Tech Talk: Robot Coding Tech Talk: Coding Tuesday, AprRobot 7, 5:30 pm – 7 pm

Tuesday, Apr 7, coming! 5:30 pmCubetto, – 7 pm Ozobot and The robots are The robots are Each coming! Ozobot and Sphero SPRK+. has Cubetto, a unique interface Sphero SPRK+. Each has a unique but operates using code. Have fun interface and learn but operates to code! Dropusing in. code. Have fun and learn to code! Drop in.

Movie Night Movie Night Mondays, starting Apr 20, 6 pm – 8 pm

Mondays, starting Apr 20, 6 pm – 8 pm

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Storytime Mondays, Mar 2 to Apr 27, 10:15 am – 10:45 am Storytime

Wednesdays, Mar 4 toApr Apr27, 29,10:15 10:15 am am –– 10:45 Mondays, Mar 2 to 10:45am am Saturdays, Mar 7 to Apr 25,29, 10:15 am Wednesdays, Mar 4 to Apr 10:15 am– 10:45 – 10:45am am Saturdays, Mar 7 to Apr 25, 10:15 am – 10:45 am

Babytime Fridays, Mar 6 to Apr 24, 10:15 am – 10:45 am Babytime

Fridays, Mar 6 to Apr 24, 10:15 am – 10:45 am

Speech and Language Drop in Clinic Tuesday, Mar 10, 10 am – 11:30 am

Speech and Language Drop in Clinic Talk with one of the Health unit’s Speech-

Wednesdays, Mar 25, Apr 22, 7 pm – 8 pm Coffee Book Club Attend aMug meeting to register. Wednesdays, Mar 25, Apr 22, 7 pm – 8 pm Attend a meeting Ukulele Jam to register.

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Tuesday, Mar 31 and Apr 28, 7 pm – 8:30 pm

Tuesday, Mar 24, 2 pm – 3:30 pm

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Tuesday, Mar 10, 10 am – 11:30 am Language Pathologists for 5 to 10 minutes. Talk with one of the Health unit’s SpeechYour child will recieve a brief screening of their Language Pathologists for 5 to 10 minutes. communications skills. Drop in. Your child will recieve a brief screening of their communications LEGO® Club skills. Drop in.

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Spring Break Movie: Detective Pikachu SpringMar Break Detective Pikachu Tuesday, 24, Movie: 2 pm – 3:30 pm

STEM + Families = Fun with Mathnasium Saturday, 25, 3 pm – 4:30 pmMathnasium STEM +Apr Families = Fun with Test your science, technology, engineering Saturday, Apr 25, 3 pm – 4:30 pm and math skills with fun games activity Test your science, technology,and engineering stations. Parents and kids from K to 8. activity Drop in. and math skills with fun games and

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March 28,2020 Puppetry and Animal Pals Art Making 10:15am–12pm Terry Fox Library Come to the Terry Fox Library for a morning of puppetry, storytelling and art making. Hear some stories and see an animal themed puppet show. After the show, stay for art activities and make a sock puppet to take home! March 30,2020 Adult Colouring Club 2–3pm Terry Fox Library Colouring is not just for kids anymore! Come chill out and colour. We’ll provide the colouring pages, pencil crayons and refreshments. March 31,2020 Terrific Tuesdays 10-11:30am Terry Fox Library Have some fun at the library and make your Tuesday terrific! Join library staff on the last Tuesday of each month for crafts and other fun activities. This drop-in program is for teens and adults with developmental challenges and their caregivers.

Ukulele Jam 7–8:30pm Terry Fox Library All “uked” up and no place to jam? All levels of experience are welcome at our fun and relaxed ukulele circle. Drop in. April 1, 2020 Happy April Fools Day! Coﬀee Mug Book Club 7–8pm Terry Fox Library Meet fellow book lovers and discuss a selected title. New members are welcome to join. Please attend a meeting to register. April 2, 2020 English Practice Group 10:30am–12pm Terry Fox Library Practice English in a friendly, social situation. Presented in partnership with SHARE Family and Community Services. Drop in. PoCo Sticks and Stitches 7–8:30pm Terry Fox Library Calling all knitters and stitchers! Work on your knitting, crochet or

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needlework projects while chatting with other crafters on the ﬁrst and third Thursday of each month. Drop in. April 4, 2020 DANCING IN THE EARLY YEARS - A WORKSHOP FOR EDUCATORS 16+ 3-5pm (41387 - $15) Port Coquitlam Community Centre This workshop is for educators, parents or artists of various disciplines working with the very young to explore beneﬁts and strategies for more dance in their curriculum. The workshop starts with a conversation and exchange on the topic of dance in the early years to assess the needs of the group and create a community of peers. We will explore strategies for relationship-based dance exercises that respond to children’s attachment needs and respects the physical developmental stages of

children in the early years. The workshop will close with self-care relaxing movement exercises for caregivers. A letter will be provided for workshop participants who need to fulﬁll professional development requirements. Julie Lebel graduated with a B.F.A. in Dance and is a choreographer specializing in community engaged arts and dance in the early years. www.foolishoperations.org April 6, 2020 Adult Colouring Club 2–3pm Terry Fox Library Colouring is not just for kids anymore! Come chill out and colour. We’ll provide the colouring pages, pencil crayons and refreshments.

April 7, 2020 Tech Talk: Robot Coding 5:30– 7pm Terry Fox Library The robots are coming! Learn how to control a robot through coding. FVRL has Cubetto, Ozobot and Sphero robots. Each has a unique interface but operates using code. In this workshop you’ll learn some coding and have fun. Group Past Life Regression 7:30pm $30.00 per person #2300-2850 Shaughnessy St Contact Erin to Register 604837-3746 or info@ healingsoulhypnosis.com April 8, 2020 Lego Club 3:30-4:30pm Terry Fox Library We have the LEGO®, you bring your imagination. Try out our KEVA® Planks too! Kids ages 5 and up come join us after school! Drop in.

Coﬀee Mug Book Club 7–8pm Terry Fox Library Meet fellow book lovers and discuss a selected title. New members are welcome to join. Please attend a meeting to register. April 9, 2020 English Practice Group 10:30am–12pm Terry Fox Library Practice English in a friendly, social situation. Presented in partnership with SHARE Family and Community Services. Drop in. Leigh Square Writers Group 6:30-8pm Discuss writing projects and share feedback on your scripts, poetry, novels, short stories, comics, and lyrics. You are encouraged to purchase a Friends of Leigh Square annual membership, $20 Adult, $10 Senior/Youth. Visit experienceit.ca to purchase your membership. For more

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April 10, 2020 Good Friday April 11, 2020 Easter Arts Celebration Leigh Square 1-3pm (reg code: 40880 Cost: $11) Hop over to Leigh Square for the annual Easter Arts Celebration! Featuring a performance from twotime JUNO nominated, and three-time CFMA nominated Western Canadian Artist of the Year, Ginalina! We will also have an Easter egg hunt, arts activities, face painting, a free ukulele workshop and a visit from the Easter Bunny! This event SELLS OUT, avoid disappointment and register now! All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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April 14, 2020 Tri-City Wordsmiths 2–4:30pm Terry Fox Library Increase your knowledge and skill in the literary arts with the Tri-City Wordsmiths. Visit www.tri-citywordsmiths. ca for more information and monthly topics. Baby and Toddler Sleep Workshop 7–8pm Terry Fox Library Jolan Holmes, sleep consultant with Good Night Sleep Site Coquitlam, is excited to oﬀer a workshop on baby and toddler sleep. Learn about healthy sleep, how to lengthen naps, how to deal with bedtime struggles and more! There will also be time to discuss your own sleep questions.

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• Anyone can develop psychosis • Effects 3% of the population

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• Psychosis is treatable • Get Help Early

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• Online & In Person • 8 week healing programs • One-on-one sessions

• Trauma Informed Coach • Meditation & Mindfulness • Energetic Healing • Workshops/Retreats

Show me all the parts of you that you do not love, so I know where to begin.. CONTACT ME lea@leamorrison.com • www.leamorrison.com Oﬀ the Grid 7-9pm Leigh Square Creating “Instant Sonic Art,” musicians improvise and react spontaneously to other players and the overall sound produced. New musicians and listeners are welcome. Please call 604.789.3456. Group meets every second Tuesday. FREE Lincoln Toastmasters Open House 7:30-9pm 2264 Elgin Ave We have an exciting “Open House” which is a demonstration of our dynamic club meetings. It’s a casual event, where guests can ask questions, meet members and get a feel for our Lincoln Toastmasters culture. Come have some free coﬀee, tea and pizza during this fun evening of prepared speeches as well as some impromptu speaking. You will learn about what makes

Lincoln Toastmasters club the best in Port Coquitlam since 1986. https://lincoln. toastmastersclubs.org April 15, 2020 Coﬀee Mug Book Club 7–8pm Terry Fox Library Meet fellow book lovers and discuss a selected title. New members are welcome to join. Please attend a meeting to register. April 16, 2020 English Practice Group 10:30am–12pm Terry Fox Library Practice English in a friendly, social situation. Presented in partnership with SHARE Family and Community Services. Drop in. Access Tri-Cities 11:15am-1:15pm Samz Neighbourhood Pub Port Coquitlam Access Tri-Cities networking

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leamorrisonsentienthealing group for businesses owners and entrepreneurs who believe in fostering human relationships in order to be able to refer them to others. This group has had some incredible success in referring each other to friends, relatives and their own network. Some great cooperative partnerships have been fostered through this group. Cultural Roundtable 5-7pm FREE Michael Wright Art Gallery This lively networking event is open to everyone interested in arts, culture and heritage in Port Coquitlam. This event is a great opportunity to meet local artists and representatives from arts, culture and heritage organizations, as well as Arts & Culture staﬀ from the City of Port Coquitlam. PoCo Sticks and Stitches 7–8:30pm

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Terry Fox Library Calling all knitters and stitchers! Work on your knitting, crochet or needlework projects while chatting with other crafters on the ﬁrst and third Thursday of each month. Drop in. April 17, 2020 Pop-Up Storytime: Hyde Creek 11:30am-12pm Hyde Creek Recreation Centre Free The Terry Fox Library is bringing Storytime to Hyde Creek Recreation Centre! Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Pro-D Day Movie 2–3:30pm Terry Fox Library Looking for something to do on Pro-D Day? Come to the library for a movie matinee.

April 18th Self Hypnosis Workshop 10am-12pm $65.00 per person #2300-2850 Shaughnessy St Contact Erin to Register 604837-3746 or info@healingsoulhypnosis. com April 20, 2020 Make A Mug For Mom Or Dad (6+ Yrs) Outlet 6:30-8pm (Reg code 41038 Cost: $25) Kids, bring an adult with you to help you build a ceramic mug for Mom for Mother’s Day or Dad for Father’s Day! Using basic clay techniques, an instructor will guide you as you build your mug. One session will be for building and one for painting. Completed mugs will be ready for pick up on May 4 in time for Mother’s Day or June 8 in time for Father’s Day. Adult Colouring Club 2–3pm Terry Fox Library Colouring is not just for kids anymore! Come chill out and colour. We’ll provide the colouring pages, pencil crayons and refreshments. April 21, 2020 Teen Advisory Group Terry Fox Library 7–8pm Come tell the library what teens want. This looks great on your resume and you get volunteer hours. Oh yeah, the snacks are good too. Drop in. April 22, 2020 Coﬀee Mug Book Club 7–8pm Terry Fox Library Meet fellow book lovers and discuss a selected title. New members are welcome to join. Please attend a meeting to register. Artist Demonstrations Outlet 7-9pm Graphic artist Greg Kero Free professional artist demos

inspire you to pick up your brush and get creative. These free visual art demonstrations also help ensure access to arts programming for all members of the community. All Art Focus Demos are held at The Outlet in Leigh Square and are free and open to all members of the community. We welcome all artists, from emerging to professional and meet three times a month. For more info on our club visit: WEBSITE: artfocusartists. wixsite.com/afaa April 23, 2020 English Practice Group 10:30am–12pm Terry Fox Library Practice English in a friendly, social situation. Presented in partnership with SHARE Family and Community Services. Drop in. Leigh Square Writers Group 6:30-8pm Discuss writing projects and share feedback on your scripts, poetry, novels, short stories, comics, and lyrics. You are encouraged to purchase a Friends of Leigh Square annual membership, $20 Adult, $10 Senior/Youth. Visit experienceit.ca to purchase your membership. For more information on FLSS visit pocoarts.ca, @pocoarts on Facebook, or email pocoarts@gmail.com April 24, 2020 Pop-Up Storytime: Hyde Creek 11:30am-12pm Hyde Creek Recreation Centre Free The Terry Fox Library is bringing Storytime to Hyde Creek Recreation Centre! Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more.

Open Mic Night The Youth Music Project Gathering Place 7-9pm FREE Listen to local performers, meet new musicians, jam or perform at Open Mic. Visit @ pocoopenmic on Facebook. April 25, 2020 STEM + Families = Fun with Mathnasium 3–4:30pm Terry Fox Library Parents and kids from kindergarten to Grade 8 – drop in and test your math, science, technology and engineering skills with fun games and activity stations April 27, 2020 Adult Colouring Club 2–3pm Terry Fox Library Colouring is not just for kids anymore! Come chill out and colour. We’ll provide the colouring pages, pencil crayons and refreshments. Make A Mug For Mom Or Dad (6+ Yrs) Outlet 6:30-8pm (Reg code 41038 Cost: $25) Kids, bring an adult with you to help you build a ceramic mug for Mom for Mother’s Day or Dad for Father’s Day! Using basic clay techniques, an instructor will guide you as you build your mug. One session will be for building and one for painting. Completed mugs will be ready for pick up on May 4 in time for Mother’s Day or June 8 in time for Father’s Day. April 28, 2020 Terrific Tuesdays 10-11:30am Terry Fox Library Have some fun at the library and make your Tuesday terrific! Join library staff on the last Tuesday of each month for crafts and other fun activities. This drop-in program is for teens and adults with developmental challenges and their caregivers.

Ukulele Jam 7–8:30pm Terry Fox Library All “uked” up and no place to jam? All levels of experience are welcome at our fun and relaxed ukulele circle. Drop in. Oﬀ the Grid 7-9pm Leigh Square Creating “Instant Sonic Art,” musicians improvise and react spontaneously to other players and the overall sound produced. New musicians and listeners are welcome. Please call 604.789.3456. Group meets every second Tuesday. FREE April 30, 2020 Deadline for Filing your Income Taxes Midnight English Practice Group 10:30am–12pm Terry Fox Library Practice English in a friendly, social situation. Presented in partnership with SHARE Family and Community Services. Drop in. An Evening at the Museum 150-2248 McAllister Avenue 7–8:30pm Join us for An Evening at the Museum to explore the fascinating stories from Port Coquitlam’s past. Refreshments will be served.

ONGOING EVENTS LINCOLN TOASTMASTERS Tuesday [except the ﬁrst Tuesday of the month] 7:30-9:00pm 2264 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam Guests are welcome to attend. Meetings are located 2264 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam. For more info: http://lincoln. toastmastersclubs.org/ “

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Spring Salmon Chowder •12 ounces Fresh or frozen skinless salmon •1/2 cup Frozen whole kernel corn, thawed

This Dynamic Mother and Son duo have always shared a passion for food and people. This passion has turned into Top Notch Catering, Tri-cities fastest growing catering company. Chef Tiaan takes pride in working with each client to assess their specific needs and create the perfect menu, one that will be both unique and delicious. Whether it’s an important meeting or your dream wedding, Top Notch Catering will elevate your event to the next level. Take your next event up a Notch and contact us!

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• 2 14 ounce cans vegetable broth or 3 and 1/2 cups homemade broth • 6 tiny new potatoes, quartered

• 6 2-inch fresh thyme sprigs or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed • 1 cup packed baby spinach leaves • 1/4 cup sliced green onions • Pinch of Salt and pepper

METHOD • Thaw fish, if frozen. Cut salmon into 1 inch pieces and set aside. • In a large saucepan heat broth to boiling. Add potatoes. Cook, covered for 5 minutes or until tender but not cooked through. • Add corn and thyme. Return to boiling and reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Reduce heat. • Add salmon to saucepan. Simmer, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes or until salmon easily breaks up when tested with a fork. If desired remove thyme springs. Stir in spinach and green onions. Cook about 1 minute until spinach begins to wilt. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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PUPPY RAISERS NEEDED!

BECOME A PUPPY RAISER WITH BC GUIDE DOGS & CHANGE SOMEONE’S LIFE. By Steve Darling.

These are just some of the questions and statements I have heard since we became puppy raisers with BC Guide Dogs. I will get into our story in more detail in a minute but first some important numbers. In their history, BC Guide Dogs has graduated 134 dogs. 57 of those dogs are working with people with autism and 48 are PTSD service dogs. This year alone they are expecting a need for 75-80 new puppies and they are trying to keep up with the demand. The demand for service dogs is only increasing. By 2024 BC Guide Dogs expects to have 250 working teams. As you can see the need for puppy raisers is only increasing, but finding people to do it is a challenge. There is a small-time commitment required: one day of class training and then having the puppy go everywhere you can to make sure they are comfortable in all situations. Puppy raisers tend to be people that can handle the time requirements: retired, working from home or a situation where the dog can go to work on a daily basis. This brings us to our situation and why we became part of the program. We had a dog for a very long time. Lucy, our chocolate lab, was our third child and she was a great and loyal dog. We loved her very much, but just month before her 13th birthday, she because sick, very sick. It was clear she was not going to beat this. We made the very tough decision to end her pain. At that time, we needed to some time for us and our children to grieve and process she was no longer with the family. As the months went on, my daughter Hayley and my son Hunter started suggesting they wanted another dog. At that time, I was emceeing the BC Guide Dogs golf tournament, so I brought the whole family and they learned about the program and the service these dogs provide for Autism and PTSD.

It was my daughter Hayley that suggested we become puppy raisers. We had a long talk about the program and, of course, we would have to send the dog into the program after 15 months. We all agreed the greater good of the program was what was most important. So many people need service dogs and we could be a part of that. So exactly one year to the day that our Lucy crossed the rainbow bridge we welcomed Red into our home. We are not sure if Red will graduate to move on to the program, but even if he does, he will always have a home with us.

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Steve Darling & Guide Dog in Training - Red

Hayley, Hunter & Guide Dog in Training - Red

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DOWN TO BUSINESS TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays 9:00 am-10:30 am Keller Williams Elite Reality Training Centre Unit 111-209+9 Lougheed Hwy 604-312-3490 Facebook.com/ downtobusiness BINGO - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Saturdays 12:45pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St Our Saturday Bingo is an Open House Event. The first game begins at 1 pm and the event consists of 10 games. The winner of each game wins a steak, and the final game offers you a chance to win a $25 Safeway Gift Certificate when won within a limited numbers of balls. The winner of each game wins a $ 5 Legion Dollar.

MUSIC BINGO - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 Fridays 6:30pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St Our Friday Bingo is an Open House Event. We oﬀer Food and Drink specials every week. We also hold a month end draw if you attend all the Fridays in the month to win a $ 50 Gift Card DROP-IN-DARTS - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Monday 7:00pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy S “Have fun at our weekly drop in Darts! Please Note: No drop in darts on Statutory Holidays...” CRIB - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Wednesday 7-10pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch

133 “Newcomers welcome, bring a partner. or we can ﬁnd you one. Come join us for a fun evening of crib!” POKER - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Wednesday 7-10pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 “Have fun at our weekly drop in poker! Please Note: No drop in darts on Statutory Holidays MEAT DRAW - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Tuesday 4pm &Friday 4:30pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St “Enter our Meat Draw event every Tuesday and Friday! Please Note: No Meat Draw on Statutory Holidays MEAT DRAW - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Saturday

3:30-5:00pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St 4 pkgs of meat to be won. Draws happen every 1/2 hour for a total of 5 Draws SUPER MEAT DRAW - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Saturday 5:30-5:45pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St This Super Draw is weekly meat draw extravaganza of the week - some examples are BBQ day of Steak and Ribs, Prime Roasts total value is $45 - $50 ASSORTED GAMES - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Thursday 1:30-3:00pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St Assorted games

Have you seen

Nancy McCurrach around town? Nancy is always attending local events and meetings, so we asked her to comment on her first year as a City Councillor for Port Coquitlam. It has been an honour and a privilege to have served my first year now as a Port Coquitlam City Councillor. I am grateful to have been appointed by Mayor West to be the City Representative for Arts, Culture & Heritage, a liaison with the Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) and a member of the Tri-City Homelessness Task Force. I have learned so much in regard to the overall functioning of how the city operates, and I have a much clearer understanding of each branch with which I am involved.

Our city is rich with arts, culture and heritage. And I look forward to continued advocacy on ways we can raise the bar and showcase our diversity – the heart and soul of artistic expression – while capturing historical memories along the way. Our Terry Fox Library is a little jewel inside of the new recreation centre. As a board member representing our city, along with 14 other elected officials, I regularly attend the FVRL Board meetings and learn a great deal. Like how there are so many ways now to process literacy. Coding, for example, is an essential skill for the 21st century. Did you know that the Star Warslike robot that teaches kids coding was so popular the 25 Sphero kits now available for borrowing at the Fraser Valley libraries

had a waiting list of 169 names as soon as they came out? As a city designate at the Tri-City Homelessness Task Force, I participate in regular meetings where we discuss ways we can collaboratively help our most vulnerable people. Recently I volunteered at the Emergency Homeless Shelter. During my time there I chatted with the guests staying with us and it moved me to want to do more. I look forward to the next year ahead and welcome hearing from you

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at mccurrachn@portcoquitlam.ca

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CROSSROADS HOSPICE SOCIETY MEAT DRAW Friday 3-6:00pm Arms Pub, 3261 Coast Meridian Rd “Each Friday The Arms Pub in Port Coquitlam hosts a Meat Draw to help raise funds for Crossroads Hospice Society. Please drop by and support this worthy cause. For more information call 604-945-0606 or info@ crossroadshospice.org” THE ROYAL PURPLE MEAT DRAW Thursday 4:30- 5:30pm Arms Pub, Prairie and Coast Meridian, Poco. “The Royal Purple Meat draw every Thursday at the Arms Pub” HERITAGE DETECTIVES Tuesday 10am-12pm PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives

Join our resident local historian Bryan Ness in a weekly exploration of different aspects of Port Coquitlam’s heritage and history! CROSSROADS COFFEEHOUSE Leigh Square Fridays $5 7-10pm Raising funds and awareness for the Crossroads Inlet Centre Hospice, the Coffeehouse series is an exciting evening, combining an open mic session with performances by Lower Mainland-area musicians in a range of genres. For information visit www. crossroadshospicesociety. com. PORT COQUITLAM LIONS CLUB Tuesday 7:00 – 9:00pm Monthly on the first and third Tuesday Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133

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2675 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 0B9, Canada Description: The Port Coquitlam Lions Club meet the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month To create inspired Lions Leadership so others may succeed” To strengthen our local and global communities through service and fellowship fulﬁlling the Lions motto, “WE SERVE” ARTIST OPEN STUDIO Tuesdays 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Leigh Square Drop-in program for adults. Workroom Drop into the open studio to work on your art projects and socialize with other artists. A great place to build your artistic skills and meet with other artists. PoCo Arts Council annual membership is required.

HYDE AWAY YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTRE (Ages 11-18) 3-7pm Mon. - Thurs & 5-10pm Fri. - Sat. Hyde Creek, 1379 Laurier Ave. Come hang out with your friends and meet new people, get help with homework, projects & resumes, get active, have fun, and connect with our Youth Recreation Leaders in our new Youth Activity Lounge at the PCCC for free with a Youth Access Card. (YAC) only $15 per year for ages 11-18. access includes FREE unlimited billiards, foosball, ping- pong, X-Box, board games, and access to our computers.

PoCo Dots Activities for Kids By Jennifer Pownall

Saint Patrick’s Day Saint Patrick’s Day is nearly upon us, and on top of the tradition of wearing green, why not try planting shamrocks to honour this Irish feast day. Shamrocks have a deep connection to Ireland, but at this time of year they are also generally available from most local garden centres. Take some time on March 17th to help your kids decorate a small terra cotta pot – a little green paint and perhaps some glue, glitter, stickers, or other decorative items should do the trick – help them fill it with good soil, and sink those emerald plants into the dirt to thrive. All you need then is a little luck!

May Day May 1st is Beltane, also known as May Day, and with it comes a multitude of colourful activities you can try. Celebrating abundance, this holiday is often associated with bells, bright strips of fabric, and the bounty of flowers blooming at this time of year. Try laying out such elements for children – perhaps using a long piece of ivy (real or faux) wound into a base – so they can craft a wreath to wear on their head, or help them create a small version of a May Pole using craft sticks, glue or tape, and a selection of ribbons. You can also give them bits of fabric or ribbon to tie into the branches of trees or even low bushes, and encourage them to make a wish for each lovely knot of colour they add. It makes for a beautiful display, and it MAY be a lot of fun!

Easter Eggs have long been connected to Easter, but rather than dying their shells in shades of pastel this April long weekend, why not try cracking them open instead? Gather the whole family and spend your holiday making memories by taste-testing the different ways to cook an egg! You can hard boil, soft boil, or scramble them. You could make them sunny side up, over easy, or poached. You might even get fancy and add other ingredients to create an omelette or two. The most important part? Have an egg-cellent time!

CROSSWORD Across 1 Judged the value of (8) 6 Exclusive, only (4) 8 Possible danger (6) 9 Clarify, explain (6) 10 Shock ________, car part (8) 13 Delight, joy (4) 14 Paddle-wheel driven river vessel (9) 17 100th of a Euro (4) 18 Awful, terrible (8) 19 Recreational gambling (6) 21 Deep purple-blue (6) 23 Dowels, pins (4) 24 Hotchpotch (8) Down 2 Threadbare (6) 3 Period of time (3) 4 Decorative cupboard or bureau (9) 5 Faulty (3) 6 Protect, shelter (9) 7 Joined, connected (6) 11 Surpasses, exceeds (9) 12 Burglaries (9) 15 Anaesthetise (6) 16 Yeast, mushroom, mildew (6) 20 Sticky substance, rosin (3) 22 Dike, barrier (3)

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Minnekhada Park Association Facebook: Instagram: Website: Email:

@Minnekhada @MinnekhadaPark www.minnekhada.ca minnekhadaparkassn@gmail.com

Our Mission is:

To preserve, protect and enhance the natural environment of Minnekhada Regional Park, while advocating respect, appreciation and enjoyment of the Park's natural and historic attributes as well as recreational resources.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Minnekhada Park Association is looking for nature enthusiastic volunteers to help with ecological restoration and monitoring activities in Minnekhada Regional Park and Widgeon Marsh Regional Park Reserve. Join us to lend nature a helping hand. There are lots of unique events that are for all different skill levels and ages. In addition to Invasive Plant Removals and EcoBlitz events, we are teaming up with the Burke Mountain Naturalists to host Bird and Bat Monitoring events and more. Check out the calendar on the website, RSVP by email and grab your hiking gear, water and I will see you there!

Book Private Events!

At Minnekhada, you can book private educational events for Scouts, Girl Guides, School Classes and even Birthday Parties. In these events your group will learn about the different plants and wildlife, then remove invasive plants. If you are interested in booking a private event or have any questions email: minnekhadaparkassn@gmail.com

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LATE NIGHT SKATE (Ages 11-18) Port Coquitlam Community Center 2150 Wilson Ave. Friday 10:15 – 11:15pm – preregistration required Lace up your skates and enjoy time with friends in this $3 drop-in program. Youth admission gets you an hour of youth only skate time and rentals. NOTE: Youth aged 11 must wear a helmet. THE YOUTH GROUP (Ages 11-18) Port Coquitlam Community Center 2150 Wilson Ave. Friday 4-6pm – preregistration required Join other LGBTQ2+ youth as we take part in movie nights, art activities and community leadership opportunity. We welcome everyone call 604-927-5338 for more information.

PORT COQUITLAM COMMUNITY CENTER YOUTH ACTIVITY LOUNGE (Ages 11-18) 3-7pm Mon. - Thurs & 5-10pm Fri. - Sat. Port Coquitlam Community Centre 2150 Wilson Ave. Come hang out with your friends and meet new people, get help with homework, projects & resumes, get active, have fun, and connect with our Youth Recreation Leaders in our new Youth Activity Lounge at the PCCC for free with a Youth Access Card. (YAC) only $15 per year for ages 11-18 access includes FREE unlimited billiards, foosball, ping- pong, X-Box, board games, and access to our computers. DROP-IN BASKETBALL (Ages 11-18) Hyde Creek, 1379 Laurier Ave. 7-10pm Fri. & Sat. Join us for a night of basketball. Bring a ball & a friend. Want to mentor some

younger kids during open gym? Volunteer hours for graduation provided. Talk to a Youth Recreation Leader for more information. $3 Drop-in OR FREE for a year with a Youth Access Card YOUTH LED BASKETBALL TRAINING (Ages 11-18) Hyde Creek, 1379 Laurier Ave. Friday 6-7pm – preregistration required $30/$25 with Youth Access Card Experience youth mentors & basketball fanatics dedicated to providing a safe, fun environment where players can enjoy and learn the great game of basketball. Oﬀering adapted & integrated programming for all skills & abilities. This also includes drop in gym admission. To volunteer must be in grades 10-12 (ages 15-18yrs) contact 604.927.7962 for more information and to register.

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POCO YOUTH CREW (Ages 11-18) Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave Tuesday 4-5:00pm – preregistration required Contact 604-927-7962 for additional info on how to get involved with this volunteer group that aims to make positive change in our community while developing your leadership skills. POCO ARTS COUNCIL - COMMITTEE / BOARD MEETING 3rd Thursday of each Month ((No Dates - July / Aug ) Leigh Square - Community Board Room 7pm - 9pm FELICE WOMEN’S CHOIR Leigh Square Thursday (Jan 9-March 12) 10:30am-12:30pm Music director and conductor Andrea Kim’s communitybased choir pursues excellence in performance and celebrates a varied repertoire from classical to folk and pop. Free to watch To participate, contact Andrea

Kim at 778.554.9917 THE “F” WORDS: FLU, FIRE, FLOOD AND FINANCIAL FEARS PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives January – December 2020 This exhibit will explore four ruinous events – the Spanish Flu, a raging downtown fire, a devastating flood, and an economic financial crash – which occurred very early on in Port Coquitlam’s history. Any one of these events could have spelled the end for the newly created City of Port Coquitlam, but the city’s resilient spirit and persistence in the face of adversity carried them through these troubled times into a prosperous future. To book a guided tour of the exhibit, please contact info@ pocoheritage.org. COUNCIL MEETING 6pm City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy St Port Coquitlam City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, excluding August (when no meetings are scheduled) and February (when only one meeting is scheduled). Regular meetings are open to the public and are held at 6 pm in the Council Chambers on the third floor of City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy Street. CREATING ART WITH NATURE PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives Would you like to create some beautiful works of art using nature as your canvas? Book an art workshop with us! Using paint and some feathers, wood, pinecones, nuts, and leaves, you can create some amazing naturebased artwork. Contact info@ pocoheritage.org to book a program spot.

Why Experience Matters in Real Estate? You are about to make the Biggest Investment Decision of Your Life. You wouldn’t go to a mechanic for dental surgery. Likewise, you need a professional to guide you through this maze in the most economical, efficient manner, whether you are buying or selling a property. Are you buying for the first time, downsizing, relocating, investing, building, getting married or divorced, having more babies, or moving to be closer to school or work? If you are looking to buy or sell a property, you need an experienced realtor that speaks the same language, explains things to you, and with whom you feel comfortable. That is what I do! I am a Certified Negotiations Expert, and an award winning realtor with Royal Lepage West Real Estate Services. Royal Lepage is 100% Canadian, and over 100 years old, and has 20,000 Realtors and 700 offices across Canada from Coast to Coast. You want an established real estate company and realtor to handle your real estate transaction. After all, this is one of the biggest decisions of your life!!

Making the Decision Have you ever been on the fence about an important decision? You could do A or B, but simply can’t decide which is the best way to go? Experts often say you should weigh the pros and cons of each option. The last thing you want to do is Guess.

That’s a big decision! If you ever find yourself in that situation, please give me a call. I can provide you with information you need to help weigh the pros and cons. If you require market statistics for your area, please call me. Together, I will guide you through the legal maze, and help you reach your Dream Home.

WHAT IS YOUR NEXT MOVE? Janice Christie, Realtor, CNE

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TOP 4 MORTGAGE CONSIDERATIONS WHEN GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE If you are considering separating from your spouse and you own a home, some considerations will need to be made about how to best move forward financially. 1. CAN ONE SPOUSE AFFORD TO PAY OUT THE OTHER SPOUSE In order to determine approximately how much mortgage, you would qualify for, you would need to multiply your employment income by 4. This amount gives you the approximate amount allowable for a mortgage minus any debt or loans. Ensure you learn what applies to you for your credit and employment with the variety of lenders available. An independent mortgage professional will be able to protect your credit score by using one application to shop multiple lenders. There are lenders that will allow one spouse to refinance the other spouse out up to 95% of the properties value without a sale.

2. WILL THERE BE SPOUSAL OR CHILD SUPPORT? This will impact both parties, the spouse who is paying support will now have to include the amount being paid out in support which will decrease what they would qualify for in a mortgage. The spouse receiving the support will be able to utilize a percentage of the money received in support to assist in getting a mortgage. Other factors would weigh into the mortgage amount allowable such as credit, the kids ages, and current employment. Its important to know that every lender has a different percentage that they will allow in child support to use as income.

3. YOUR LIVING ARRANGEMENTS DURING YOUR SEPARATION JOURNEY CAN CREATE DIFFERENT LAYERS TO NAVIGATE THROUGH WHEN ASSESSING YOUR MORTGAGE. As an example, if both parties have moved out, this will change the occupancy and how the lender views the property, changing the property status from owner occupied to rental. I bring this up as with some divorce’s, a parent may step in as a co signer to help their child keep the home if they can qualify to do so. Unless its owner occupied, many lenders are not favorable to co signers on rental properties. There are different ways this can be navigated.

4. WHO CAN GIVE ME ADVICE ON WHAT? Divorce can be an emotional time. It is life changing and can be difficult to navigate. This is a time where you will need to rely on the expertise of your Mortgage Broker, Financial Advisor, Lawyer and Accountant. Each has their area of expertise so questions about your mortgage and how-to best position yourself and learn your qualifications should be brought to your Mortgage Broker. We will work together with all your advisors to help you through this difficult journey. A lawyer or an accountant will not understand what lenders are willing to do or are not willing to do with a mortgage. Each expert will have to stay in their respective lanes while working together on this life transition, all with the view of doing what’s best for you. Every party can only advise based on the current snapshot of information within there related fields.

Angela Calla is a 15 year award-winning woman of influence and mortgage expert. Alongside her team, passionately assisting mortgage holders get the best mortgage, and educating them on “The Mortgage Show” on CKNW for over a decade and through her best-selling book “The Mortgage Code” available on Amazon. Proceeds from her book sales are donated to a local charity called Access Youth. For media interviews, speaking inquiries or personal mortgage assistance, please contact Angela at callateam@dominionlending.ca or 604-802-3983.

POCO GENEALOGY GROUP MEETING 6:30 – 8:30pm PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives 2248 McAllister Ave Cost: $2.00 Contact: Chris Longley 604-942-7918 The PoCo Genealogy group meets the ﬁrst Wednesday of every month to discuss all things family tree related. Feel free to drop in and participate in the discussions! SINGING PROJECT 1-2:30pm (Thursdays) Leigh Square Jan 9- March 12 - Free The Singing Project is a weekly sing-along music session for stroke survivors, their families and friends, giving them the opportunity to participate in a community program where they can work at regaining their ability to speak. STORYTIME Wednesday & Saturday Terry Fox Library

10:15–10:45am Terry Fox Library Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs rhymes and more.

day for family and friends. Partnership program with Theatrix Youtheatre Society. Leigh Square 39159 M-F Mar 16-20 9:30am-4:30pm $175

BABYTIME Friday 10:15–10:45am Terry Fox Library Make language fun! Help your baby develop speech and language skills – enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. You can spend time after the program to meet and socialize.

SPRING BREAK ART CAMP CLAY PLAY (8-12yrs) Learn slab building, coiling, cutting, applique, debossing, scratching and slipping techniques while making exciting clay pieces. Playing with pottery is a great way to make art fun and functional. All ﬁred pieces will be food grade safe. Leigh Square 39161 M-F Mar 23- 279:30am4:30pm $175

SPRING BREAK MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP - HERCULES (8-12yrs) Sing, dance, act and create set designs in this popular Spring Break Camp. Students will perform on the last

SKETCHBOOK CLUB (7-12yrs) (8 weeks) All great artists keep sketchbooks to experiment with materials and ideas. Drop in after school with your sketchbook and imagination.

An instructor will guide participants, sparking ideas with activities to help you fill your book with sketches, drawings, and collage. Outlet 40832 W Apr 15-June 3 3:30-5:00pm $57.33 or $7.16 drop-in per child FAMILY IMAGINATION STUDIO (2+ YRS) A time for families to make art together in a free-flowing, creative studio. Each week we’ll explore a different theme using a variety of materials. An instructor will be on hand to guide projects as needed, but families are encouraged to get creative and be inspired by each other! Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Leigh Square 40809 S Apr 18-June 27 10:00am-12:00pm $32 or $6 drop-in per child

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Earth Day 2020 Rereading and Recycling Books in the Tri-Cities Here’s a great step towards adopting a ‘green’ lifestyle: buy your books used.

In Metro Vancouver we have a great network of used bookstores, thrift stores, and Little Libraries. Western Sky Books works with these networks in the Tri-Cities and beyond. As the only used bookstore in the immediate area, we help our customers and neighbours gather their reading then pass those books on to their next readers. When a book has meaning for you and your family, it can be hard to send it to recycling. As well, we spend a lot of money on our book collections. Still, books have shelflives, just like any other consumer item. Keeping books in great shape means they can be reread many times.

FIRST UP: RECYCLING IS WORK

A question we can ask ourselves is: ‘If I saw this at a garage sale or a thrift store, would I buy it?’ If the answer is no, then the book, should probably not go in the ‘charity’ or ‘used bookstore’ box. Here’s something most of us don’t know: books are not, as a rule, recyclable. This is because of glue, bindings, and covers. You can remove covers, spiral bindings and staples, and cut the glue from the spine, put all that in the garbage, then put the loose pages in the recycle bin. Remember your 3-Rs? Aside from ‘rereading,’ we can also ‘repurpose’ books. Books in bad condition are fabulous material for all kinds of art and craft projects. Now you’ve sorted your books and you still have a box or two or three which are in reasonable condition for rereading. What’s next?

WHERE TO BUY, TRADE & SHARE YOUR USED BOOKS Used Bookstores: • Western Sky Books (Port Coquitlam/Tri-Cities) • Tomes and Tales Books (Pitt Meadows)

A Little Library:

Port Coquitlam has several longstanding and new Little Libraries to bring books to share with neighbours. Local charities: • Trinity United Church Thrift Store • Eagle Ridge Hospital Thrift Store • Crossroads Thrift Store • Raincity Housing and Transitions Society accept small donations of books for their programs. Large/Chain Thrift Stores: • Value Village • Salvation Army

A NOTE ABOUT LIBRARIES

Please call the library branch to ask what they accept. Each library is different. Please note that when you simply drop off books the library, there is no guarantee it will end up on the shelves or in a book sale. A longer version of this article can be found at: www.westernskybooks.com

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A New View of Mental Health By Jennifer Pownall

So many people have been affected by mental illness, and a push to raise awareness and to overcome the stigma associated with it has increased in recent years. And that is a good thing. A necessity. But have you ever wondered what actions local organizations are taking to directly help the people who are working to improve their mental wellness? With offices located in Port Coquitlam, and a program established in 1973, the New View Society has developed a strategy to help them focus their resources where they are most needed. And ever y part of that plan is born from their vision of “Community Health through Mental Health”. One element includes attracting and retaining caring, experienced staff and board members who are able to apply their knowledge and skills to internal systems. Another is maintaining current properties, which provide access for community members to a range of housing options, while simultaneously searching for future lodging opportunities. A third component

highlights the importance of fundraising though new and established donors and government programs. But, by far, the key directive – indeed, New View ’s core value – is to focus on recover y and healing by placing the individual at the center, as opposed to an illness. Twoway communication is part of the culture, and input from members is regularly sought. Community, family, and peer involvement is supported through a variety of events and other programming. And employment, social, and personal growth opportunities are offered in a safe and welcoming environment. Acceptance is a crucial ingredient in the success of this well-established society, and the respect they show in “understanding and valuing individual right to self-responsibility ” is a sentiment sometimes left out of discussions on mental health. But embracing this type of in-depth, person-focused awareness of mental wellness can only be good for organizations such as New View, and the communities within which they exist. Knowledge is important. And people more so.

Do You Sleep Enough? By Erin Johnstone

If you have trouble sleeping or falling asleep, hypnosis can help. If you’re still not sure, feel free to look at the following signs of not sleeping enough, and from there you can decide. The average adult requires approximately 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Often when life gets busy, the first thing that suffers is our sleep. We go to bed late or get up early, robbing our bodies of those much needed hours to repair and heal itself, to give us the energy required to make it through our day.

10 Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Sleep 1. Feeling tired throughout the day 2. Moodiness or irritability 3. Mind fogginess & hazy memory 4. Feeling depressed or anxious 5. Weight gain 6. Eyes that don’t look good—puffiness, redness

12 Tips to Help You Sleep Better 1.

Create a routine – get your mind and body ready for bed by creating consistency.

2. Turn off bright lights an hour before bedtime – this allows your body to start creating melatonin which signals the body it’s time to sleep. 3.

Sleep in a room with a temperature set between 60-67°; cooler is better.

4. Get some exercise during the day or do light stretches at bedtime. 5.

Remove devices from your bedroom – blue light increases alertness and delays the release of melatonin.

8. Poor food choices

Avoid caffeine after 2pm.

9. Dozing while driving

Meditate or practice self-hypnosis – this gets your body and mind in a relaxed state.

7. Increased acne—sleep regulates the hormones that affect your skin

10. Need for caffeine and coffee Getting enough sleep regulates hormones that affect our bodies’ ability to regulate hunger and emotions. If you are in a long-term state of sleep deprivation, it can affect cognitive function and weaken your immune system. It can take up four days to replace an hour of lost sleep.

8. Use earplugs if there are other noises that can’t be avoided while you sleep. 9.

Have a warm bath or hot shower – lavender or cedarwood essential oils in Epsom salts work wonders.

10. Read something relaxing to unwind.

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11. Avoid emails or work about an hour or two before bedtime.

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12. Avoid alcohol before bed – it may help you fall asleep but it robs you of the deep restful sleep you need.

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HOST MASTERS By Jennifer Pownall “One day my boss came up to me and said, ‘You know in meetings you can be...’ ‘What?’ I asked. ‘ ... Boring.’ ” So began one of the first talks – a brief tale of why he began attending Toastmasters, presented by a member named Chris – given at the open house for the Port Coquitlam Lincoln chapter this past January 28th. In a meeting that quickly proved to be a gathering place for welcoming, non-judgmental individuals out to improve their public speaking skills while having a good time, a variety of personal stories and insights – and a lot of laughter – were the main focuses of the evening. There were more informative speeches, and those which encouraged critical thinking on the part of the audience, and tips and evaluations which helped bring variety and a sense of intention to the event. Advice was offered regarding vocal dynamics, purposeful eye contact, utilizing the stage, mastering body and hand gestures, and all the other broken down elements of giving a speech that most of us never consider when watching exceptional orators. But it was the jovial atmosphere and the clear supportive culture of the group that made it stand out, and which created an environment where receiving thoughtful feedback on a speech seemed more like a gift than a critique. With a number of first-time guests in attendance, every one of whom could be seen smiling throughout the night, it felt obvious that the membership will be increasing soon. Newcomer, Jason, was there to “hone his communication skills and connect with a supportive group,” and by his willingness to tackle one of the Toastmasters’ famous table topics during his first meeting, it seems he came to the right place. Similarly, guest speaker Gene Vickers – a previous recipient of both the Governor General’s Queen Jubilee Metal and the Tri-Cities Chamber Citizen of the Year award – clearly enjoyed his time at the front of the room and was able to meet a personal goal regarding his presentation. New members and veterans alike seemed to gain something from standing up and practicing their presentation skills. And not a one of them was boring. Lincoln Toastmasters meets Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00pm (with the exception of the first Tuesday of the month) at 2264 Elgin Avenue, Port Coquitlam. For more information, phone 604-942-7300 or visit facebook.com/LincolnToastmasters. Join them at their “Open House” on April 14,2020. It’s a casual event, where guests can ask questions, meet members and get a feel for the Lincoln Toastmasters culture. Come have some free coffee, tea and pizza during this fun evening of prepared speeches as well as some impromptu speaking. You will learn about what makes Lincoln Toastmasters club the best in Port Coquitlam since 1986.

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Have a dam good time at the Powerhouse at Stave Falls. Join us during spring break and see life sized turbines and generators up close. Take a walk through a National Historic Site of Canada and enjoy historical displays, interactive exhibits and electricity demonstrations to learn how power is made. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re open March 1 to October 12, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visit bchydro.com/stavefalls for information on our seasonal hours of operation and to request a tour.

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