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Annual Vaisakhi Day Parade ...featuring cultural floats, community performers and live music. To pay tribute to the harvest celebration roots of the parade, attendees are given free food and drink from hundreds of local residents and businesses.

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A PUBLISHER’S POEM Spring has come again Grass is growing greener And among the fields of clovers, Bright butterflies are seen from place to place The little birds are singing sweetly As they fly from tree to tree Busy bees are gathering Sweet honey from wild flowers, Dandelions fill open spaces And merry birds are building Their nests in sheltered trees near and far As I sit and plan our What’s On! Community magazine With lots of fun activities to do Go out and explore Events, entertainment & activities your local businesses make possible in and round your neighbourhoods 1-604-621-7915 whatsonsurreyca@gmail.com www.whatsonsurrey.ca

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PARTY FOR THE PLANET Celebrate the beauty of our country at Party for the Planet, BC’s largest Earth Day Celebration. Party for the Planet focuses on inspiring awareness for Canada’s natural environment and includes Eco-friendly activations, live entertainment on four stages, and a Tree Sale.

Surrey Celebrates Earth Day April 14, 2018 Surrey Civic Plaza.

ANNUAL VAISAKHI DAY PARADE Everyone is welcome at the annual Vaisakhi Day Parade, featuring cultural floats, community performers and live music. To pay tribute to the harvest celebration roots of the parade, attendees are given free food and drinks from hundreds of local residents and businesses. Surrey Parade & Festival is tentatively scheduled for Saturday April 21 For more information please contact :

Moninder Singh, 604-724-7264, mobual@hotmail.com Pary Dulai, 604-833-4550, pary@hotmail.com

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Easter 2018 March 30, 31, April 1st 10:00 am - 5:00 pm RAIN or SHINE $10 per person

Easter Weekend: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. Please arrive before 4:30 pm to complete the activities! Our last train leaves the station at 4:45 pm.

Take a train ride into the forest for an Easter Egg Hunt and a visit with the Easter Bunny.

Each paid child will receive a paper bag to use their creativity to decorate and to collect eggs and trade in for treats.

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Sanjha Vehra WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION In 2002 a group of ladies started a kitty party where they would get together for a snack and a chat. Since then, the tradition of getting women together for a purposeful gathering took place, and hence Sanjha Vehra (common courtyard) was started. We have been in operation since 2002.

Sanjha Vehra Women’s Association is a non-profit organization that meets monthly. We make new friends, have fun together by singing, dancing and sharing recipes, jokes. We also educate South Asian women on various topics concerning day to day life issues, with visits from professionals. Our members can come together and share their thoughts, stories, ideas, and concerns involving issues in our community.

Our members enjoy the activities we plan such as: bowling, field trips, potluck picnics, and much more.

Since 2005 we have run a fundraiser every year for breast cancer research. A cure to this disease may take days or decades, but these answers will only be uncovered through further research — research that Surrey Hospital, Outpatient Foundation, the Canadian Breast Cancer Association, and organizations like us continue to fund. We also have been donating for Juvenile Diabetes, to local food banks, and many other charitable associations.

Gud Ka Halwa Recipe

Indian dessert made with semolina, jaggery and loads of nuts. This halwa is perfect to ward off cold and cough blues.

Ingredients • 2 1/2 Tbsp. ghee • 1 cup semolina, soaked in water • 50 gm gud soaked in 1 cup water • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder • Saffron, a pinch • 50 gm sliced pistachio • 50 gm sliced almonds • 4 Tbsp. shakkar / brown sugar

MISSION STATEMENT: Sanjha Vehra Women’s Association was incorporated on January 10th, 2006.

The purpose of our ASSOCIATION is: To provide a forum for South Asian Women to exchange ideas, discuss, and lobby issues and problems relating to their participation in Canadian Society.

To meet new friends, share experiences, and have fun together.

To raise funds in any way for charitable donation.

Monthly meetings are held on the first Sunday of the month from 2-4 p.m. at a designated venue.

Become a Sanjha Vehra Member. Bring your talent to enrich our common courtyard.

Method 1. Soak semolina in water for 20 minutes.

2. Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed vessel, add the semolina and roast till it turns brown.

3. Add the jaggery water and cardamom powder, saffron, green pista, almonds, brown sugar and continue stirring till the halwa reached desired consistency. Serve hot.

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The vision of the Sikh Motorcycle Club was established in 2002 when a popular Punjabi radio broadcaster from Surrey BC, Harjinder Singh Thind, invited a small group of motorcycle enthusiasts to make a documentary on Sikh

motorcyclists who while h wore turbans t b hil riding idi their free-wheeling motorcycles.

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Since then, the club began holding regular meetings and started organizing rides throughout the spring and summer seasons.

Additionally, as the club has grown over the last few years, the club members have committed to participating in community charity events and began outreach efforts to other community organizations.

Today, there are over 100 members in the Sikh Motorcycle Club from all over British Columbia, and the club continues to grow.

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St. Patrick’s Day “DON’T YOU FORGET YOUR IRISH HERITAGE! “DON’T YOU FORGET YOUR IRISH HERITAGE! YOU BE PROUD!” YOU BE PROUD!” “YES, GREAT-GRANDMA.” “YES, GREAT-GRANDMA.” Although St. Patrick’s Day didn’t hold much meaning Although St. Patrick’s Day didn’t hold much meaning for me at a young age beyond leprechauns and for me at a young age beyond leprechauns and four-leaf clovers, it was clearly something my greatfour-leaf clovers, it was greatgrandmother held dearclearly to her something heart. Nowmy that I’m grandmother held dear to her heart.

Now that I’m older, I can’t help but wonder what part of my cultural older, I can’t help but wonder what part of my cultural heritage I had been missing out on. heritage I had been missing out on.

WHO IS ST. PATRICK? WHO IS ST.be PATRICK? You may surprised to learn that St. Patrick wasn’t You surprised to learn that St.where Patrick evenmay Irish!be Although experts debate hewasn’t was even Irish!

Although experts debate where he around was born, many estimate it to be in Roman-Britain born, many estimate it to be in Roman-Britain around 385 A.D. As legend goes, he was kidnapped at the 385 goes, and he was at the ageA.D. of 16Asbylegend Irish raiders, waskidnapped taken to Ireland age of 16 by Irish raiders, and was taken to Ireland where he worked as a shepherd for 6 years in slavery. where he worked as a shepherd for 6 years in slavery.

Eventually he escaped back to Britain.

Eventually he escaped back to Britain.

After many years, he decided to return to Ireland.

After states many years, he decided to message return to Ireland.

Story he received a divine from the Story states hehim received a divine message the angels urging to return, but perhaps hefrom simply angels urging him to return, but perhaps he simply couldn’t forget the spirit of the Irish people. St. Patrick couldn’t forget the spirit the Irish people.

St. Patrick would spend the next 40of years working to spread the would spend next 40 years working to spread the Christian faiththe to the Celtic-Pagan population.

Christian faith to the Celtic-Pagan population.

DID YOU KNOW? – The colour originally associated with DIDPatrick YOU KNOW? – The originally associated with St. was blue, notcolour green!

St. Patrick was blue, not green!

Just as St. Patrick spread Christianity, stories about his Just as deeds St. Patrick spread Christianity, stories about his heroic spread as well.

One of the more popular heroic deeds well. One ofall the more popular legends statesspread that St.as Patrick drove the snakes out legends states that St. Patrick drove all the out of Ireland.

Unfortunately, this has proven to snakes be untrue, of Ireland. Unfortunately, this has proven to be untrue,

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as there wasn’t a snake infestation in Ireland to begin as there wasn’t a snake infestation in Ireland to begin with. That said, many writers have speculated that the with. That said, many writers have speculated that the myth could be a metaphor for a religious ‘cleansing’ myth could be a metaphor for a religious ‘cleansing’ of the land, carving the way for Catholicism. of the land, carving the way for Catholicism.

WHY IS GREEN SIGNIFICANT? WHY IS GREEN SIGNIFICANT? The association of the colour green to Ireland came The association of the colour green to Ireland came about in several different ways. The first being the about different first the symbolinofseveral the clover.

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Catholics in the country.

WHY DO WE CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY? WHY DO WE CELEBRATE ST. stereotypes, PATRICK’S DAY? Like most holidays, stories, and Like most holidays, stories, stereotypes,St.and commercialization have transformed Patrick’s Day commercialization have transformed St. Patrick’s Day far from what it originally was. Rather than a religious far from what it originally was.

Rather than a religious holiday recognizing the death of St. Patrick, it’s more holiday recognizing the Patrick, more popularly celebrated asdeath a day of to St. share and it’s embrace popularly celebrated as a day to share and embrace Irish/Celtic cultures.

Irish/Celtic cultures.

This year bring out your best greens and enjoy This year bring out your stories, best greens and enjoydances partaking in the music, and traditional partaking near you. in the music, stories, and traditional dances near you.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY! HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY! Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig ort!

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig ort!

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Celebrate to the Beat of the Drum his new year, the African Heritage Festival of Music and Dance 2018 (AHFOMAD) is ready to shake up your world! From August 31-September 02, AHFOMAD will be bringing you a 3-day, world class festival highlighting the world of African music and dance.

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Isn’t it wonderful what beautiful cultures we get to experience through our multi-cultural society? The festival will feature many Canadian-African artists from across BC, as well as national and international performers from both Africa and the Americas. It will serve as an excellent platform for all artists to showcase their brilliance, with a variety of styles both cultural and contemporary. Their lineup will also feature a diverse mix of visible minorities, First Nation, and other Canadian heritages that feature men, women and youth.

In the years to come, AHFOMAD’s mission is to expand the festival even further. They seek to achieve at least 3 major shows a year, with the largest taking place in August. They aim to achieve festival status of international calibre, and the ability to present a concert series throughout the year.

In their success, they will be adding a valuable cultural link to the vibrant arts community across BC.

AHFOMAD’s founder and artistic manager/director. With over 30 years experience in the arts scene in BC, he has produced and co-produced over 350 shows and events locally and internationally. With Onukwulu at the helm, audiences will continue to be introduced to the vibrant world of African music and dance.

Are you ready to celebrate to the beat of the drum?

AHFOMAD 2018 is scheduled to happen August 31-September 02. It will be located at the City Hall Plaza in the City of Surrey and the Commodore Ballroom. As well, shows will take place at the Imperial and the Red Room Ultra Lounge in Vancouver.

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DANCING WITH LIFE By: C.V. Redlin

Today I took a dance with Life In which he grasped my hand And lead me through many a magical realm To some untrodden land There was no tune But the beating of my heart Which served as rhythm to our song And sunrays broke the sky as he smiled While he urged me to come along Now don’t get me wrong Life did not lead me Nor did I command him where to go, Rather we strode together in perfect sync To the universe’s almighty flow We twirled and spun in the afternoon sun We tangoed until we fell And he gave me a final breath with a subtle wink And told me that I had done well

Then approached Death from the sidelines Dressed sharply, black tux, hair smoothed with gel A ringing melody followed his every movement The song of a silver bell I’ll be honest I had my doubts Until Life leaned over and whispered, “give him a chance” And I couldn’t help myself but blush As he proffered his hand And kindly asked me to dance

HEARTS IN THE SAND By: Queenie Le

sitting at the shore throwing rocks we sit on the log and talk you stare deep into the ocean and sigh

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you had that distant look in your eye basking in the sun we sit not a single word we mutter my legs I kick you lie down eyes closed I look to your hands which I yearn to hold your mouth opens and we talk childish conversations about likes and wants your voice then becomes serious you talk about the past of what you miss mentioning a girl and your broken parts my hands held to my chest a pang in my heart the way you talk about her and that look on your face clearly the spot beside you was never my place

ON A MOUNTAIN TOP By: Vera Sutton

The mountain tops move away From my view for eternity.

The sun sparks on crystals, Drapes in veils of perfection A valley of brides, wedded for a season.

Expectant I breathe.

Joy courses with my heart beat.

The boys, all three, disappear, A processional, over the edge, Their boards carving their hearts In the snow.

Laughter the hymn That floats back to me.

I follow.

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Bee Mindful When It Comes To…

The Local Buzz

by C.V. Redlin

on Bees ...

Stop! Take a breath. What do you smell? Is it a fresh breeze making its way in through the window?

Perhaps damp earth from recent rainfall? Or maybe even the light perfume of flowers? If so, Spring has finally arrived.

Bee Mindful

As the natural world slowly wakes up from its winter slumber, a key player is already out working behind the scenes: the bees.

Being Mindful Means: Create a pollinator-friendly garden for the birds, bees and butterflies.

Sadly, they are starving.

Don’t cut dandelions! In early spring, they are the first and sometimes only source of food for honey bees and other pollinators.

Just as we want breakfast when we get up, bees also need a stable source of food after hibernation.

Fun Fact: To make 1 pound of honey, 2 million flowers must be visited!

According to local South Surrey resident and bee specialist Dr. Iman Tabari, dandelions are a crucial meal for bees. Why is such a commonplace weed so important? Well, for exactly that reason; dandelions are everywhere!

Before plants, trees, and flowers bloom, dandelions are readily available for bees to access. That said, we unconsciously put the bees in jeopardy in the pursuit of a well-trimmed, perfect lawn.

For this reason, Dr. Tabari has provided us with some ways we can be mindful to help the birds and bees flourish around us.

Website: https://www.bcbhoneyfarm.com/ Email: Info@bcbhoneyfarms.com Phone: 604-722-6867

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We are sharing our cities, parks, and gardens with birds and bees. They were here before us, and therefore it’s our responsibility to make sure they survive. Honeybees and other bee species are declining, mainly because of habitat loss. You can make a difference just by creating a bee-friendly space in your garden.

Don’t use unnecessary pesticides and herbicides in your garden and on your farm.

Don’t buy any genetically modify pest-resistant plants.

Plant flowers which produce pollen and nectar for bees.

Have blooms from spring through fall: Don’t limit your garden to an end-of-July colour extravaganza. You’ll need a diversity of native nectar plants to flower over a few months. Make sure you always have blooming flowers and a source of water for birds and bees in your garden.

-Dr. Iman Tabari

Please, take a moment to stop and bee mindful this spring!

For more information about how you can get involved in saving bees and the amazing health benefits of cold extract raw honey, visit BCB Honey Farms at:

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he Spring Equinox is celebrated each year in the Northern Hemisphere on March 19 or 20.

“Equinox” is a Latin word meaning “equal night” and it is set on one of these dates every year regardless of the different time zones. The first day of spring this year is Tuesday, March 20, 2018.

Is the Spring Equinox really the first day of spring? Astronomically speaking, the answer is “yes”. The year is divided up into 4 parts and according to the sun’s position the seasons are set.

However, meteorologically speaking the first day of spring is March 1st. The meteorological seasons are based on average temperatures, not the position of the sun. Find out more about the Zodiacal Light and the first day of spring from this video made in

2017: https://youtu.be/3J0H80Cwg9Q Whenever you celebrate the spring, we are always ready to shed winter clothes and welcome more sun into our lives. Here in Canada it’s best not to shed those winter coats too soon.

The temperatures can still dip down after March. Some people celebrate the start of spring with spring festivals, parades or hikes. While Mardi Gras is actually linked to Easter, a religious holiday, the revelry surrounding the Mardi Gras parades and celebrations is definitely a fun time for all.

Are there local celebrations for the first day of spring where you live? Let us at “What’s On! Surrey/White Rock” know about them, OK? Email whatsonwrss@gmail.com

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Surrey Recreation Facilities.

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Participate in recreation activities in Surrey! Our facilities offer many recreational spaces including gymnasiums, preschool rooms, fitness studios, weight rooms, pools, arenas, lounges and meeting space rentals.

Building Healthy Communities for Life At Recreation Surrey, our mission is to build healthy communities where all people can be active and engaged.

In addition to many free recreational opportunities offered throughout the year, you can take advantage of our flexible pricing structure, including drop-in admissions and reduced pricing through our 10 and 20 swipe passes, month-tomonth passes, and annual passes.

General Admissions and Passes Our fees for drop-in admissions, 1-month and 1-year passes are valid at all City-operated facilities.

All prices include taxes. Fees are valid September 1, 2017, to August 31, 2018, subject to change without notice.

The following fees are valid during drop-in times.

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*Student rate requires proof of ID from an accredited postsecondary institution. **Value Pricing is offered at some facilities during non-peak hours. If a facility offers Value Pricing, the Value Pricing hours will be indicated on the PDF schedule of that facility.

General Admission: Recreation Pass card All patrons require a Recreation Pass card before entry to drop-in and registered programs at all City of Surrey indoor pools.

General Admissions and Passes: Terms and Conditions To receive the Family Drop-in rate of $3.50 per person, a minimum of one adult and one dependent (18 years and younger) is required. Please note: a Family Pass is valid for 1 or 2 parent/guardian(s) with an unlimited number of related children (18 years and younger). The Family Dropin admission also applies to the following: • Family members participating in drop-in programs • Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of children participating in a registered program. (eg, Drop-in swim) • Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of children participating in a sport

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group activity. (eg, Swim Club) • Family members do not need to participate in the same activity to qualify for family admission • Family members must be together at the facility’s front counter to receive family pricing Swipe Passes expire 2 years from the date of purchase.

Seniors are eligible to receive a free City-wide Senior Services Membership with purchase of a 1-year Seniors Full Facility Pass. For more details or to redeem this offer, please ask the front desk staff at your local recreation facility. Leisure Access Program members are not eligible for this offer.

Monthly Payment Options Surrey offers monthly payment options on 1-year fullfacility passes. Make monthly payments using Automatic Debit, Credit Card or post-dated cheques. Payments will be withdrawn on the 1st day of each month.

Returned or Declined Payments A $5 fee will be charged for declined automatic debit and credit card payments. A $30 fee will be charged for declined cheques.

Program Withdrawal Fee • Program withdrawal fees apply within 7 days of the start of a program.

• A $5 withdrawal fee will apply to programs valued under $250.

• Exceptions apply: For year-long preschool and before and after school care programs valued over $1,000, a $50 fee will apply.

• For any other registered program valued over $250, a $25 fee will apply.

Annual Pass Cancellation Policy A $5 fee will be charged to cancel a full-facility annual pass.

Financial Assistance Through the Leisure Access Program, Surrey ensures that culture and recreation services are available to all Surrey residents.

www.surrey.ca/culture-recreation/4795.aspx

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Events for

the 55+

What’s On! What’s White On! Rock Surrey South • March Surreyand • March April and 2018April 2018 CITY OF WHITE ROCK RECREATION AND CULTURE 6 locations including:

Cookies, pies, cakes and much more Accepting donations of seedlings, bulbs, herbs and outdoor plants. Please drop off donations at Kent Street Centre on Friday April 27, 2018 from 4 -7 pm.

Kent Street Activity Centre, 1475 Kent Street (604-541-2231) -------------------------Centennial Park Leisure Centre and Arena, 14600 North Bluff Road (604541-2161) White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Avenue (604-541-2199) Horst and Emmy Werner Centre for Active Living, 1475 Anderson Street, (604-541-2199) Fraser Valley Regional Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave. (604-541-2201) White Rock Museum and Archives, 14970 Marine Drive (604-541-2221).

Register for SPRING 2018 programs at 604-541-2199 or online at www.whiterockcity.ca/register.

PEACE ARCH HOSPICE SOCIETY 15435 – 16A Avenue South Surrey, BC (604-531-7484) SAVE THE DATE! SPECIAL EVENT HIKE FOR HOSPICE Sunday, May 6, 2018 Blackie Spit Park, Crescent Beach from 9 am - 12 noon Details: www.peacearchhospice.org Our Hospice Society helps ease the pain and stress for individuals facing endof-life and provides compassionate support to those grieving the loss of a loved one. All programs and services are free of charge.

6RPH RI WKH ÀWQHVV SURJUDPV IRU VHQLRUV LQFOXGH WKH IROORZLQJ --------------------------Fit Camp 55+ Exercise to Prevent & Manage Chronic Disease and Diabetes Boxing Boot Camp for Seniors Get Up and Go 65+ Afternoon Meditation for Seniors Balance Class for Adults 65+ 2VWHRÀW ([HUFLVH 3URJUDP Cardio & Strength Training Circuit for 55+ Stretch & Strength 55+ Yoga for Seniors Zumba Gold KENT STREET ACTIVITY CENTRE 1475 Kent Street, White Rock (604-541-2231) Activity Groups and Programs are open to adults 55+ with memberships.

Activities include bridge, cribbage, whist, bowling, snooker, computer, Spanish conversation, table tennis, woodcarving, stitching, singing, dancing, acting and lunches.

Call 604-541-2231 for more information and registration.

SPECIAL EVENT PLANT AND BAKE SALE Saturday April 28, 2018 9 am -12:30 pm Perennials, annuals grasses, herbs

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WHITE ROCK/SOUTH SURREY NEWCOMERS CLUB All women who have moved to White Rock/South Surrey or have experienced D VLJQLÀFDQW OLIH FKDQJH LQ WKH ODVW WKUHH \HDUV DUH ZHOFRPH WR PHHW WKH ÀUVW Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 24th Avenue and 148th Street ------------------------CITY OF SURREY City of Surrey is divided into six town centres: • Cloverdale • Fleetwood • Guildford • Newton • Whalley • South Surrey Supporting Healthy Active Aging The City of Surrey is leading the way in supporting healthy active aging through its Age Friendly Strategy for Seniors.

Through successful collaborations with partners and organizations, the City of Surrey offers educational opportunities to gain further knowledge and resources that will support seniors, caregivers and families with the tools to remain healthy, active, independent and engaged in the community.

The following events focus on safety, health and wellness, transportation and mobility, housing and buildings and outdoor spaces: Focus on Seniors Forums Seminars Workshops Healthy Active Aging Conference

To advertise call 1-604-621-7915 or e-mail whatsonsurreyca@gmail.ca

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What’s On!What’s White Rock On! Surrey South •Surrey March•and March April and 2018 April 2018 Active Aging Resource Fair: The next one is on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 9 am – 3 pm at Guildford Recreation Centre, 15105 – 105 Avenue National Seniors Day To learn more: call 604-501-5100 or www.surrey.ca/seniors SENIORS COME SHARE SOCIETY 15008 – 26th Ave., South Surrey (604-531-9400) Forty years ago, six community members founded a Society to help older adults in their neighbourhood stay connected and involved in their community.

Today, the Seniors Come Share Society provides 14 different programs including: SENIOR SERVICES CONNECTOR Resources and Referral for Seniors and Families The Senior Service Connector Program provides trained volunteers at locations throughout Surrey and White Rock where they connect seniors and their friends and families to information about programs and services available to them in our community.

Offered at Bridgeview Community Centre, Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre, Fleetwood Community Centre, Newton Seniors’ Centre, Guildford Recreation Centre, Fraser Heights Recreation Centre and South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre. ,I \RX QHHG KHOS ÀOOLQJ RXW IRUPV \RX PXVW ERRN DQ DSSRLQWPHQW ,I QR RQH LV DYDLODEOH DW WKH VLWH HPDLO GLUHFWRURIFVS#FRPHVKDUH FD RU FDOO RXU RIÀFH DW 604-531-9400 ext. 204 55+ BUS TRIPS Sit back, relax and leave the driving to Paramount Travel as you explore fun and interesting destinations on local day trips! Starting January 2018, the City of Surrey will be offering 55+ Bus Trips in partnership with Paramount Travel, an internationally recognized custom tour company specializing in seniors.

You’ll love their luxury motor coaches with a friendly, knowledgeable tour manager on board each trip. Check out what trips are coming up next!

Contact: Cloverdale Recreation Centre ( 604-598-7960) Fleetwood Community Centre (604-501-5030) South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre (604-592-6970) Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre (604-598-5898) Guildford Recreation Centre (604-502-6360) Newton Seniors’ Centre (604-501-5010) SURREY VAISAKHI DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATION SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018 Experience Canada’s diversity as Surrey celebrates the New Year and the birth of the Sikh faith in one of the largest Vaisakhi parades outside of India.

For more information: http://www.surreyvaisakhiparade.com/

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SURREY HOSPICE SOCIETY For over 30 years, the Surrey Hospice Society has provided social, emotional and spiritual support for individuals and loved ones facing life-limiting illnesses, as well as grief support programs for everyone. Free of charge.

Introducing… SHELL BUSEY’S TOOL BOX A thrift store for new and gently used tools with all proceeds to Surrey Hospice Society.

Call 604-584-7006 or visit 5625 – 176th Street in downtown Cloverdale.

SOUTH SURREY RECREATION AND ARTS CENTRE 14601 – 20th Ave., South Surrey (604-592-6970) Register for badminton, pickle ball, table tennis, duplicate bridge and social groups taking place Monday to Friday from 7 am to 3 pm. Call 604-592-6970.

Fitness Programs • Chair Exercises 55+ • Chair Yoga 55+ • Osteoarthritis Fitness 55+ Sign up for aquatic programs at South Surrey Indoor Pool, 14655 – 17th Ave. (604-502-6220) or Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre, 16855 – 24th Ave., South Surrey (604-590-7800) VANCOUVER ZOOMER SHOW 2018 7UDYHO ÀQDQFH KHDOWK DQG ÀWQHVV UHWLUHPHQW DQG UHLQYHQWLRQ ² LI LW·V QHZ LW·V at the Zoomer Show! Exhibitors will be featuring the latest trends, products and services for YOUR generation.

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EASTER BUNNY C AKE

Ingredients Box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ carrot cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box Tray or cardboard covered with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil Container Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting Cup shredded coconut Construction paper Jelly beans or small gumdrops, as desired Cup shredded coconut Green food color

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Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans).

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end of body to form head (small end) as shown in diagram (template can be found under the Tips below). Attach half of cutout piece from tail with toothpicks. Frost with remaining frosting, rounding body on sides. Sprinkle with 1 cup coconut. Cut ears from construction paper; wrap ends that will be inserted into cake with plastic food wrap. Press into notch on top. Use jelly beans for eyes and nose.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEW WITH

SHELL BUSEY BY APRIL LEWIS www.surreyhospice.com

“I’VE ALWAYS BEEN INVOLVED WITH TOOLS…I’M THE BIGGEST TOOL AROUND!”

all know him as B.C. Hydro’s Power Smart spokesman, who is in favor of building the Site C dam.

Self-effacing words from the friendly giant with the booming voice. At 6 feet, 6 inches, Shell Busey is a household name to millions of Canadians as an author and media personality.

He created the House Smart Home Services Referral Network and you can watch his 158 Podcasts at www.askshell.com Shell has always been active in his community. He currently volunteers on the Board of the Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce and remains involved in many other charitable organizations such as Surrey Hospice.

There is nothing Shell doesn’t know about home improvement and renovations. With his familiar folksy style, he can answer any question from ‘how to cope with moisture in your home’ to ‘replacing a sink faucet’. In his own words, “It’s just that easy!”

His latest venture, apart from opening his own museum in the spring, is Shell Busey’s Tool Box in downtown Cloverdale.

This is a thrift store for new and gently-used tools where all proceeds go directly to Surrey Hospice. Shell invites you to donate.

Sheldon Emerson Busey was born 75 years ago in Owen Sound, Ontario. Shell wasn’t crazy about school; he would much rather be working with his hands or tinkering with tools. After graduating from a local vocational college, Shell got his first real job at Beaver Lumber.

It’s just that easy.

And the rest is history.

In 1974, he transferred with Beaver Lumber to Surrey with his attractive, much shorter wife, Frankie, and their two small daughters. He was successful in converting five stores into a newer competitive cash-and-carry model prevalent in the building lumber industry at the time.

And what does every successful man do after such a feat?

He quit his job. Unemployed, with two kids and a mortgage.

Reinventing himself, one day he asked the owner of a Windsor Plywood store if he could use his phone. The next thing you know, Shell has bought the store!

Under the Build-It Centre name Shell appeared at the PNE for 17 years where he converted the Modern Living building into a Home Ideas building. He became the guy you turned to for all your home-related questions. As Shell would say, the “How To, What To, Where To, Why To, When To and Who To”. And radio fame came calling. At the age of 41, Shell began his first weekly on-air home improvement program on CJOR 600. He soon moved to the top-rated CKNW where he ended his 30- year radio career. And we

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Library Events Baby Storytime Thu Mar 1 | 10:30 am Strawberry Hill Library

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Seniors' Book Club Mon Mar 5 | 10:00 am City Centre Library

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