What's On! Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Nov/Dec 2012

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Christmas In The Park December 1st at 4pm Memorial Peace Park

Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows

Christmas In The Park proudly sponsored by Dianne Enns Love Where You Live 604.655.2505

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A Diet... THAT ISN’T A DIET! The Piece of Cake Program

Be Inspired, Motivated & Connected Ridge Meadows Heart Link

Piece of Cake is a program designed for women to arrive at their ideal body weight with ease and grace.

For more info about this & other nutrition classes offered at Pacific Eye Doctors, visit www.valmacdonald.com or call 604.808.6309

Happy Holidays to all of the amazing women who have attended Ridge Meadows Heart Link. I love getting to know you and your business and appreciate you spending time in my home connecting with other wonderful women like yourselves.

To each and everyone one of you, I am honored to know you and am inspired beyond words.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making Ridge Meadows Heart Link such a dream come true for me.

Join us in November for two great opportunities to network and connect!

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Wednesday November 21st 6pm to 8:30pm Thursday November 22nd 6pm to 8:30pm To find out more about Heart Link visit www.v2w1a9.theheartlinknetwork.com Call Sarah @ 604.612.5844 or email: anythingispossible@shaw.ca Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/RMHeartLink

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Winter Harp This Christmas masterpiece and tradition at The ACT will warm your heart and wrap you snugly in the Christmas spirit.

“Outstanding, superb, lush, totally magical, absolutely beautiful.” olga, audience member

Sunday December 16, 2012 3pm & 7pm | Main Theatre tickets: Adults $42.50 Seniors $39.50 Students $15

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For a complete up to date list visit www.whatsonmapleridge.ca

Mondays, Sept 10th – Dec 17th, 2 pm-3 pm Drop-in Computer Help If you are already familiar with a computer, but need some practice, want to fill some gaps in your knowledge or set up an email account, then visit the computer lab and benefit from library staff expertise.

Visit www.fvrl.bc.ca for more info.

Sundays, 2pm to 4pm Museum Sundays Pitt Meadows Museum Each Sunday there is something different going on for families at the Pitt Meadows Museum. Visit www. pittmeadowsmuseum.com Tuesdays, 1pm Home School Activities Local homeschooled kids meet on a weekly basis for a variety of Sports Activities. Location and sport varies each week.

Contact Leah at lpillet@hotmail.com for current information.

November 3rd, Saturday, 10am to 2pm Farmers Market Moving indoors in Golden Ears United Church at Dewdney and 222nd Street.

Pancake breakfast from 9:30am to 11am.

Beautiful crafts inside, fruit and veggies outside. www.haneyfarmersmarket.org November 11th, Sunday 10:30am to 12pm Remembrance Day Ceremonies Memorial Peace Park - 11925 Haney Place, Maple Ridge The Remembrance Day Ceremony takes place in Maple Ridge at 10:30 after the parade from the Legion Building to the Cenotaph in Memorial Peace Park. This is a free event.

For information call the Festivals Office at 604-4677325 ext. 2

November 13th to November 15th, Tuesday to Thursday Celebrate A Life Ridge Meadows Hospice Society invites you to our annual Celebrate a Life display at Haney Place Mall.

This is a time for anyone to come and place a special ornament on a tree in memory of their loved ones.

Hospice Society volunteers will be on hand to assist and support you during regular mall hours. If you have any questions, please call the Resource Centre at: 604463-7722.

November 15th, Thursday 5pm to 9pm 3rd Annual Wrap It Up Downtown Maple Ridge A night of festive shopping to support local kids.

Be a part of this exciting annual event - your ticket gets you access to amazing festive deals at businesses all over Downtown Maple Ridge!

Enter to win valuable prizes of shopping sprees, gift baskets and gift certificates.

Proceeds from ALL ticket sales to local non-profits benefitting children and youth in our community.

Call 604 467-2420 for ticket sales locations.

November 16th to November 18th Friday to Sunday Mall Hours Celebrate a Life Ridge Meadows Hospice Society invites you to our annual Celebrate a Life display at Valley Fair Mall.

This is a time for anyone to come and place a special ornament on a tree in memory of their loved ones.

Hospice Society volunteers will be on hand to assist and support you during regular mall hours. If you have any questions, please call the Resource Centre at: 604463-7722.

November 19th to 25th, Monday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm Operation Christmas Child Gift-filled shoeboxes, help brighten children’s lives worldwide.

DROP OFF:Maple Ridge Baptist Church 222nd and Lougheed Hwy. Visit www.samaritanspurse.org/ and click on Operation Christmas Child or call Barb Gustafson 604-467-9794.

Wednesday November 21st 6pm to 8:30pm Heart Link Women’s Networking Come network in a relaxed yet effective environment. Only one woman per business category. Register today to reserve your spot!

To register or to find out more about Heart Link visit www.v2w1a9.theheartlinknetwork.com Call Sarah @ 604.612.5844 or email anythingispossible@shaw.ca Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/RMHeartLink November 21st, Wednesday 4pm to 8pm Night Market at Willow Manor Vendors and Crafters Needed Call Wendy for more information or to reserve your spot 604-466-8602

November 11th, Sunday 10:30am to 12pm Remembrance Day Ceremonies 12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows The Remembrance Day Ceremony takes place in Pitt Meadows at 10:30am after the parade from Municipal Hall to Spirit Square. Free refreshments are served after the ceremony in the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre.

For more information call the Festivals Office at 604467-7325 ext. 2

Thursday November 22nd 6pm to 8:30pm Heart Link Women’s Networking Come network in a relaxed yet effective environment.

Only one woman per business category. Register today to reserve your spot!

To register or to find out more about Heart Link visit www.v2w1a9.theheartlinknetwork.com Call Sarah @ 604.612.5844 or email anythingispossible@shaw.ca Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/RMHeartLink

November 13th, Tuesday 1:00pm Fraser Room of the Maple Ridge Library The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows & Katzie Community Network (CN) will meet.

Fraser Room of the Maple Ridge Library The CN is in inclusive organization who looks to community solutions to enhance the quality of life of children, youth, families and seniors. The CN meets regularly on the 2nd Tuesday of the Month (except for July and August). November Presentation will be by: Erin Corry, Fraser Health – Practice Support Program – Module Child & Youth Mental Health and Marika Sandrelli, Addiction Knowledge Exchange Leader Fraser Health, who will present Two New Resources for Youth and Substance Misuse Everyone is welcome.

November 17th, from 10am - 4pm!

Harry Hooge Christmas Craft Fair YOUR ONE STOP CHRISTMAS SHOP! Over 50 crafters and vendors. 12280 230th street, Maple Ridge Admission by donation!

Watch for more information at www.harryhooge.sd42. ca under the PAC group tab or email us at hhcraftfair@ hotmail.ca

November 23rd and 24th, Friday & Saturday 4th Annual ‘Drive on the Line’ Campaign Blanket BC Gregory Ould is on a quest to help others who are faced with tough times. Sometimes a blanket can mean the difference between life and death.

Takes place along the Canada Line in Vancouver and Richmond.

Visit www.blanketbc.org for more info and how you can participate.

Donate online as well!

November 24th, Saturday 10am to 5:30pm Mother Mary’s Body Mind and Spirit Fair Come out for a great day of card readers, astrologists, reiki healing, along with vendors selling their wares.

Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall, Harris Road Contact Teresa @ 604.466.1927

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November 24th, Saturday 9:30am to 3:00pm Alouette Elementary Christmas Craft Fair Join us at Alouette Elementary for our Christmas Craft Fair. The holiday season is coming up quickly, come and get some shopping done with one of a kind and handmade gifts. Tables are $20 each and a donation of your product to raffle off.

50/50 draw, raffles, concession.

All proceeds will be going towards our new playground.

Any questions please email alouettepac@gmail.com

For a complete up to date list visit www.whatsonmapleridge.ca December 2nd, Sunday 6pm to 8pm Annual Osprey Tree Lighting Ceremony Night Market - Come check out local vendors SANTA CLAUS Carolers and much more Visit www.ospreyvillage.com for details

November 24th and 25th, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm The Happening Arts and Craft Fair Come and get your Christmas shopping done at this craft fair that people from all over the province come out to sell their wares. A wonderful selection of items will be on display.

Daycare is available, staffed by the school teams, no strollers allowed on the sales floor.

Monies raised at the craft fair help fund scholarships for youth and children’s charities.

November 25, 2012 11am -4pm Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Annual Show and Sale It is a an amazing sale of hand woven scarves, towels, and table runners, hand spun and dyed yarn, hand felted hats, cedar woven baskets, knitted items, pottery, glass work, and so much more all set in the wilderness setting of Whonnock Lake. After shopping for exquisite, creative items, the shopper can relax with a complimentary cup of tea and variety of cookies while taking in the breathtaking views of the lake and artist created items.

Whonnock Lake 27871 113 Ave , Maple Ridge

December 2nd, Sunday 10am to 4pm Eric Langton Holiday Craft Fair & Winter Market Support local artists! Browse hundreds of handcrafted items by more than 40 local vendors. We are currently taking applications for craft vendors.

12138 Edge Street Maple Ridge If you or someone you know would like to participate, email elcraftfair@gmail.com or call Crystal at 778-317-3270

November 24th - December 20th Ensemble 2012 Show and Sale (All media except electronic media) It’s back-- and it will be better than ever this year!

Local artists show small ensembles of their work in this open juried show that is fast becoming a Christmas tradition at the Maple Ridge Art Gallery.

Public Reception: Saturday, November 24, 2pm-4pm (free) The ACT, Maple Ridge www.theactmaplerige.org

December 7th, Friday 6pm to 8pm A Pitt Meadows Christmas The fourth annual kickoff to the holiday season takes place in Pitt Meadows at Spirit Square. Join us in the countdown to light up the official city Christmas tree!

Activities, entertainment, hot chocolate and come admire the ice sculpture!

December 11th, Tuesday 1pm Fraser Room of the Maple Ridge Library The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows & Katzie Community Network (CN).

Fraser Room of the Maple Ridge Library The CN is in inclusive organization who looks to community solutions to enhance the quality of life of children, youth, families and seniors. The CN meets regularly on the 2nd Tuesday of the Month (except for July and August) at 1 p.m. in the Fraser Room of the Maple Ridge Library. December presentation will be

by Work BC followed by a pot luck Holiday celebration.

Everyone is welcome.

December 19th – 24th Mall Hours GIFT WRAPPING BOOTH Hosted by Ridge Meadows Hospice Society at Haney Place Mall. Have your holiday gifts wrapped by volunteers for a donation to our Volunteer and Bereavement Programs.

For more information or to volunteer please contact us at 604.463.7722 December 24th, Monday 6pm to 9pm Christmas Haven 15th Annual Christmas Haven, providing a warm welcoming atmosphere for people of all ages. Christmas carols, children’s activities and a special gift from Santa.

The ACT 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge To find out more visit www.christmashaven.ca

December 5th, Wednesday 7pm “A Time to Remember” is presented by The Ridge Meadows Hospice Society.

This is a non-denominational, candle lit evening for the community to gather and remember a loved one that has died.

Please join us at St. George’s Anglican Church, 23500 Dewdney Trunk Rd. For more information please call the office@ 604-463-7722

December 1st, Saturday 4pm to 8pm Christmas in the Park Come and enjoy the decorated park, live nativity scene, and Christmas entertainment! This is a free family event, but we ask all those who can, to bring a food donation or unwrapped gift for the Christmas hamper.

After the lighting of the Peace tree, the Santa Claus parade will start at 6pm. If you have a float for this years parade, please visit our website for details or email paradecoordinator@mapleridgechristmas.ca.

December 1st, Saturday 10am to 2pm Haney Farmers Market’s Annual Winter Market Golden Ears United Church at Dewdney and 222nd.

Lots of yummy goodies to be tried and wonderful gifts to be bought. Visit www.haneyfarmersmarket.org for more info.

December 6th, Thursday 4:00pm - 8:00pm GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT Get your girlfriends and head downtown Maple Ridge with great offers from downtown businesses and shop til you drop!

Visit www.downtownmapleridge.ca for all the stores participating.

December 18th, Tuesday 5:30pm CP Holiday Train Rolls into Maple Ridge in Haney across from Billy Miner Pub. The goal of the Holiday Train is to collect food and money for local food banks and to raise awareness in the fight against hunger.

At each event, the Holiday Train provides a box car stage, a line up of great musical talents and a corporate contribution to the local food bank.

Please bring a donation for the food bank.

Visit www.cpr.ca for more info

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Ridge Meadows Hospice Society invites you to our annual Celebrate a Life display at Haney Place Mall from Tuesday, November 13th to Thursday, November 15th, or visit us at Valley Fair Mall from Friday, November 16th to Sunday, November 18th.

This is a time for anyone to come and place a special ornament on a tree in memory of their loved ones. Hospice Society volunteers will be on hand to assist and support you during regular mall hours. If you have any questions, please call the Resource Centre at:

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The Ridge Meadows Hospice Society presents

A Time To

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This is a non-denominational, candle lit evening for the community to gather and remember a loved one that has died.

Please join us Wednesday, December 5th @ 7:00pm at St. George’s Anglican Church, 23500 Dewdney Trunk Rd. For more information please call the office@ 604-463-7722

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Operation Christmas Child Gift-filled Shoeboxes Help Brighten Children’s Lives Worldwide Total count to date are 94 million shoeboxes that have impacted only 5% of the children of the world. Help us strive to our 100-millionth shoebox!

The Canada-wide 2012 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season kicks off this October as thousands of individuals, families, churches, businesses, and community groups prepare to fill shoe boxes with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, plus personal notes and photos. Each gift-filled shoe box collected in Canada will make a long journey to the outstretched hands of a needy child in Haiti, South or Central America, or West Africa.

Last year, Canadians filled 672,274 shoe boxes of which Ridge Meadows collected 3,075 shoe boxes. This year, Operation Christmas Child is striving towards collecting and distributing our 100-millionth shoe box globally since the program began in 1993. Operation Christmas Child shoe box gifts are also collected in Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the United States. Shoebox gifts are distributed in more than 100 countries, on six continents (all but Antarctica).

To reach that goal, we are asking Canadians from coast to coast to pack shoeboxes during the next few weeks and together, we can use the power of a simple gift to touch the hearts of children and improve their lives.

Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are available at the Dollar Giant 207th and Haney Place Mall.

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of children around the world!

(Information contact Barb Gustafson 604-467-9794)

National Shoe Box Collection Week, November 19 - 25, 2012 • 10 – 4 PM, Maple Ridge Baptist Church, 222nd and Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge

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Is your home Winterized? Top 3 items to check: HOSES: Shut off your exterior taps and remove all garden hoses.

ROOF: Clean out the gutters and ensure your roof drains are clear of debris.

ATTIC INSULATION: Ensure that your attic insulation and weather stripping on doors and windows is adequate and in good condition.

Bottom line is, if your home is "Winterized" you’ll be ready for any weather conditions. Then you can really enjoy the season in comfort and with peace of mind!

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ChristmasHaven You Don’t Have To Be Alone.

We’re pleased to announce the celebration of the 15th annual Christmas Haven, providing a warm welcoming atmosphere for people of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, and socio-economic status, to enjoy a hot turkey dinner, Christmas carols, children's activities, and a special gift from Santa.

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Farmers Market

November 3 finds the Haney Farmers Market moving to its indoor/outdoor quarters in Golden Ears United Church (formerly St. Andrew’s Haney United Church) at Dewdney and 222nd Street.

shop for Christmas at the tables of the artisans of the market. The annual Haney Farmers Market membership drive begins. $10 supports the market and you receive market shopping coupons. Give a gift certificate to the Market to all your friends and family!

The ladies of the church will be presenting their now famous Pancake Breakfast from 9:30 – 11, you don’t want to miss out! Beautiful crafts and clever work by the farmers’ market artisans will be inside the church hall. Outside will be farmers with their still bountiful fruit and vegetables. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

December 1 is the Haney Farmers Market’s annual Winter Market, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Golden Ears United Church (formerly St. Andrew’s Haney United Church) at Dewdney and 222nd Street.

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The Pitt Meadows Museum Presents...

Every Sunday Afternoon between 2 and 4.

Museum Sundays run from 2.00pm to 4.00pm every sunday afternoon in the General Store Building and are open to children, families and adults of all ages and skill levels. Admission is by Donation.

November 4 Discovery Day – Exploring our Newest Discovery Boxes: “Things that Glow” and Dazzling Dynamos”

November 25 Christmas candle making. We will be dipping and rolling candles and decorating them for the season

November 11 Closed for Remembrance Day

December 2 Deck the Hall and Ornament Making. We will get the Museum ready for Christmas and make a little something for our trees at home.

November 14 Society Meeting at 11:00 am (Wednesday). Members and new members welcome.

November 18 Knitting and Crocheting Sunday.

Come out and knit or learn to knit and sharestories over a cup of tea.

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December 9 Third Annual Gingerbread Shack Making Sunday. Bring some candy to share and creative ideas.

December 16 Christmas Tea and Knitting Sunday. Celebrate with the staff and volunteers of the Museum when we host our annual Christmas Tea. This is also our regular knitting Sunday and we will have our needles out and going.

December 23 Museum closed for Christmas December 30 Museum closed for New Years

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CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

Please join us for our annual Christmas Open House on Thursday November 22nd from 6-9pm Enjoy live Christmas music, snacks, refreshments, and door prizes while you get into the holiday spirit at Triple Tree!

20503 Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge 604.465.9313 Open 9-6pm; Christmas Hours: 9-9pm starts Nov. 23rd

Holiday Train Rolls into Haney The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train has been raising food, money and awareness for food banks in communities across Canada and the U.S. since 1999. To date, we’ve helped raise $5.6 million and 2.45 million pounds of food with our Holiday Train program.

The Holiday Train is rolling into Maple Ridge Tuesday, December 18th, in Haney, across from Billy Minor Pub at 5:30 pm.

Visit www.cpr.ca for more info.

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Maple RIdge & Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Teen Swim 3rd Friday of each month 8:00-10:00pm November 16 December 21 Westminster Savings Free Swim Last Saturday of the month 2:00-3:30pm November 24 December 29 Maple Ridge Leisure Centre Special Event Swims Free Swim with Santa! - Saturday, November 24 Join us during the Westminster Free Swim and spend time with Santa!

2:00 - 3:30pm Youth Beach Party – Friday December 21 Dreaming of fun in the sun during the winter – bring your beach bag and ball and have fun! Regular admission applies.

Great Value Skates $1.00 per Skater – Planet Ice Arena Everyone is welcome to this discounted public skate at $1.00 per skater.

Regular rental rates apply.

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1:15 -2:45pm

Remembrance Skate Dec 3 Pro D Day Dec 24 & 26

1:15 -2:45pm

Winter Wonderland Skate Pitt Meadows Arena Participants will enjoy the lights, trees and Christmas magic of a winter wonderland on ice. Enjoy skating, pushing carts and even pulling kids on sleds. For more info visit www.pittmeadowsarena.com

Maple Ridge Leisure Centre, Gymnasium Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30 – 11:30 am Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre, Gymnasium Mon/Wed 10:00 – 11:30 am Sat 12:30 - 2:00pm

9:00 – 11:00am 11:30 – 1:30 pm 2:00 – 4:00 pm Playroom Parent and Tot Drop-in For the parent wanting a smaller, more intimate environment to play in. The Playroom is perfect to slide, climb, bounce and create adventures in.

Parents are expected in supervise their children during their stay.

Drop-in Fees; $3.13 for up to 1 ¼ hours or $5.16 for up to 2 hours + tax Tues/Thur 9:30am – 12:00pm Gym Playtime - $1.00 per child This is a GREAT VALUE program. The gym is open for playtime for parents/ caregivers with their toddlers (0-5 yrs).

Come play, run around and have fun. Various play equipment will be out to play on. Parents are expected to help with equipment and to supervise their children. School Age children are not permitted on Pro D Day or holiday breaks.

Visit us online at www.mapleridge.ca or www.pittmeadows.bc.ca for details

Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre annual maintenance shutdown August 13-19th.

Maple Ridge Leisure Centre annual maintenance shutdown August 27-September 9th; Aquatics area August 27-September 16th.

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The week or so before November 11th takes on a life of itself in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows leading up to Remembrance Day. There are a number of meetings between Branch 88, Royal Canadian Legion, RCMP, the Fire Departments and Parks and Leisure to ensure that everything is in place for the official ceremonies in each community.

The Colour Parties who lead the parades with flags flying are in a state of constant practice and rehearsal along the parade routes. This year, the parade in Pitt Meadows will have a very distinct emphasis on youth as the Colour Party there will be totally comprised of Navy, Air Force and Army Cadet Corps.

All of this comes together at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, November 11th when the crowds lining the streets first hear the skirl of the pipes and know that the parade is underway. As the Veterans and members of many other service groups reach the Cenotaph, a quietness falls over the area as the time-honoured ritual of honouring those who gave their lives begins. Then at 11:00 a.m. the bugler sounds Reveille and then Lament. Two minutes of silence and then the stirring Arouse is played.

Wreaths are laid and we renew our promise that we will always remember their sacrifice.

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RMSS is a vibrant organization for seniors 55+

Membership Fee: hip Our yearly members fee is just $22.00/yr.

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We offer over 60 programs ranging from fitness, dance, computer, drama, to special events and more. You can become a member for $22.00 per year and access any one of these programs. We also provide programs for non-members. For further information come and visit us or give us a call: Tel: 604-467-4993

FROZEN MEALS ORDERS Are you looking for a nutritious and affordable meal for the weekends? Look no further. Our Society makes frozen meals for Saturdays and Sundays. Just call and place your orders at our reception desk and then pick up your order on Friday. No membership required to order Frozen Meals.

CARD MAKING WITH NONA

Date: Friday November 16th Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Cost: $20.00 (no cheques please) Includes supplies. No Membership required for this program.

To register contact our Receptionist at 604-467-4993.

HALL RENTALS

Are you looking for an affordable place to hold your Christmas office party, wedding, or family get together? We have many different rooms available to rent. Our main hall with chandelier, stage, sound system, and hardwood floors holds approximately 250 people. The room can also be divided into smaller sections. A small kitchen off of Hall C may also be rented.

Cost: $5.00 a meal Telephone: 604-467-4993 (Prices subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances at time of publishing)

Call us for a tour or further information at 604-467-4593.

FLU SHOTS Fraser Health Authority will be at RMSS to distribute seasonal flu shots-All are welcome. You do not need to be a member of RMSS

MOBILE LIFE SCREENING

Tuesday, November 6th & Thursday, November 8th

Contact our reception for further information 604-467-4993.

WE HAVE TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU:

Ridge Meadows Seniors Society 12150-224th St. Maple Ridge 604-467-4993

Date: November 9th and 10th Time: 8:00AM to 4PM

or 604-467-4993 and visit our Web Site: www.rmssseniors.org

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2nd Annual Shopping Extravaganza November 16th, Friday 5pm to 9pm Maple Ridge Elementary Free Entry, door prizes, over 40 tables to shop from, silent auction, coffee & dessert 20820 River Road, Maple Ridge

Harry Hooge Christmas Craft Fair November 17th, Saturday 10am - 4pm!

Over 50 crafters and vendors. Admission by donation! Watch for more information at www.harryhooge.sd42.ca under PAC group tab or email hhcraftfair@hotmail.ca 12280 230th street, Maple Ridge

Alouette Elementary Christmas Craft Fair November 24th, Saturday 9:30am to 3:00pm Come and get some shopping done with one of a kind and handmade gifts. Tables are $20 each and a donation of your product to raffle off. 50/50 draw, raffles, concession. All proceeds will be going towards our new playground. Any questions please email alouettepac@gmail.com 22155 Isaac Crescent, Maple Ridge

The Happening Arts and Craft Fair-Thomas Haney S.S. November 24th and 25th, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm Come and get your Christmas shopping done at this craft fair that people from all over the province come out to sell their wares. Daycare is available, staffed by the school teams, no strollers allowed on the sales floor. 23000-116th Avenue, Maple Ridge

12th Annual Discovery Playhouse Children’s Society December 1st, Saturday 10am to 4pm Christmas Craft Fair Heritage Hall, 12460 Harris Road Pitt Meadows Over 50 Craft Tables Super Raffle Prizes! Great Gift Ideas. ADMISSION $1.00 Table Rental Info at 604-465-4428

Eric Langton Holiday Craft Fair & Winter Market December 2nd, Sunday 10am to 4pm Support local artists! Browse hundreds of handcrafted items by more than 40 local vendors.

If you would like to participate, email elcraftfair@gmail.com or call Crystal at 778-317-3270 12138 Edge Street Maple Ridge

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Christmas in the Park

Santa Claus is coming to town It is almost that time of year again when we welcome the jolly old man himself to Maple Ridge for Christmas in the Park and the Santa Claus parade on December 1, 2012. This event is not possible without the support of businesses and organizations within the community who make generous donations.

hot chocolate (please bring your own mug,) popcorn, s’mores and cookies for everyone.

Children can bring their letters to Santa for Santa’s mailbox, visit Santa in his Yurt (get a free 4x6” photo,) and make a craft.

This is a free family event, but we ask all those who can, to bring a food donation or unwrapped gift for the Christmas hamper.

Show your support and join us for our ‘Ladies Shopping Event’ on November 24 from 12-5pm at the Maple Ridge Seniors Centre, with all proceeds going to Maple Ridge Christmas Society. If you would like more information on how you can make a donation, please email sponsorshipcoordinator@ mapleridgechristmas.ca.

After the lighting of the Peace tree, the Santa Claus parade will start at 6pm. If you have a float for this years parade, please visit our website for details or email paradecoordinator@mapleridgechristmas. ca.

This years Christmas in the park will be on December 1 from 4-8pm. Come and enjoy the decorated park, live nativity scene, and Christmas entertainment! There will be free

If you are interested in being involved in this wonderful event, volunteers are needed. Please email volunteercoordinator@ mapleridgechristmas.ca for more information and join us in making this annual event a success.

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