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PUBLISHER’S NOTE STARTING OFF THE NEW YEAR ONCE AGAIN

As winter frost lines the glass window, I feel the urge to write.

With the holiday season coming to a close, the new year fast approaches. During this festive time, it’s important that we take a moment to reflect on ourselves, our year, our accomplishments, as well as our resolutions for 2018.

sure every voice is heard and that everybody has a chance to share their story. So, this new year, be sure to take a moment to ask yourself: what will your story be?

We would love to share your story! Lend us your voice at: Email: whatsonwrss@gmail.com

When a community raises its voice in celebration, the sound becomes a symphony. Likewise, just as each instrument plays its part, we each play an integral role in our communities. The music of our song lifts us up, inspires us, and fuels us to do the things we love.

With each step of the journey, the energy of our community pushes us forward to explore, wish, believe, and marvel at the beauty around us. Whether sentimental or no, it’s easy to feel the love!

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Library Events TUESDAY, JAN 02, 2018 Technology Help Tue Jan 2 | 10:00 am Newton Library

Family Storytime Sat Jan 6 | 10:30 am Fleetwood Library

Settlement Services for Newcomers Wed Jan 10 | 3:00 pm Newton Library

Book Chat Sat Jan 13 | 1:00 pm City Centre Library SUNDAY, JAN 14, 2018

SUNDAY, JAN 07, 2018 THURSDAY, JAN 11, 2018

Technology Help Tue Jan 2 | 2:00 pm Guildford Library

Yakking Over Yarn Sun Jan 7 | 2:00 pm Ocean Park Library

WEDNESDAY, JAN 03, 2018

Scrabble Club Sun Jan 7 | 2:00 pm Ocean Park Library

Can Lit Book Club Wed Jan 3 | 1:30 pm Guildford Library Settlement Services for Newcomers Wed Jan 3 | 3:00 pm Newton Library

Family Storytime Thu Jan 11 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library Toddler Storytime Thu Jan 11 | 10:30 am Semiahmoo Library Toddler Storytime Thu Jan 11 | 10:30 am Fleetwood Library

THURSDAY, JAN 04, 2018

Stories for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Mon Jan 8 | 10:00 am Guildford Library

Toddler Storytime Thu Jan 4 | 10:30 am Fleetwood Library

Seniors' Book Club Mon Jan 8 | 10:00 am City Centre Library

Technology Help Thu Jan 4 | 11:00 am City Centre Library

Semiahmoo TLC Mon Jan 8 | 4:00 pm Semiahmoo Library

Keep on Writing Group Thu Jan 4 | 1:30 pm Ocean Park Library

TUESDAY, JAN 09, 2018

FRIDAY, JAN 05, 2018

Writer's Bloc Writing Group Tue Jan 9 | 9:30 am Ocean Park Library

Family Storytime Fri Jan 5 | 10:00 am Fleetwood Library

Technology Help Tue Jan 9 | 10:00 am Newton Library

Technology Help Fri Jan 5 | 10:00 am Guildford Library

Technology Help Tue Jan 9 | 2:00 pm Guildford Library

Audio Book Club Thu Jan 11 | 1:00 pm City Centre Library Book Chat Thu Jan 11 | 2:00 pm Semiahmoo Library Teen Book Club Thu Jan 11 | 3:30 pm Fleetwood Library FRIDAY, JAN 12, 2018 Family Storytime Fri Jan 12 | 10:00 am Fleetwood Library Technology Help Fri Jan 12 | 10:00 am Guildford Library Stories for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Fri Jan 12 | 10:30 am City Centre Library SATURDAY, JAN 13, 2018

Family Storytime Fri Jan 5 | 11:30 am Fleetwood Library SATURDAY, JAN 06, 2018 Family History Collection Orientation Sat Jan 6 | 10:00 am Cloverdale Library

Family Storytime Mon Jan 15 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library

THURSDAY, JAN 11, 2018 MONDAY, JAN 08, 2018

Kids' Book Club Wed Jan 3 | 3:30 pm Fleetwood Library

Scrabble Club Sun Jan 14 | 2:00 pm Ocean Park Library MONDAY, JAN 15, 2018

MONDAY, JAN 08, 2018 Family Storytime Mon Jan 8 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library

Yakking Over Yarn Sun Jan 14 | 2:00 pm Ocean Park Library

WEDNESDAY, JAN 10, 2018 Baby Storytime Wed Jan 10 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library

Digging Deeper into Family History Sat Jan 13 | 10:30 am Cloverdale Library

Preschool Storytime Wed Jan 10 | 11:30 am Fleetwood Library

Family LEGO Club Sat Jan 13 | 10:30 am Fleetwood Library

Stories for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Mon Jan 15 | 10:00 am Guildford Library MONDAY, JAN 15, 2018 Friends of Simon Tutoring Mon Jan 15 | 4:00 pm City Centre Library Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Mon Jan 15 | 6:00 pm City Centre Library English Conversation Program (Advanced) Mon Jan 15 | 7:00 pm City Centre Library TUESDAY, JAN 16, 2018 Technology Help Tue Jan 16 | 10:00 am Newton Library English Conversation Program Tue Jan 16 | 10:30 am City Centre Library Baby Storytime Tue Jan 16 | 11:30 am Semiahmoo Library

WEDNESDAY, JAN 17, 2018 Baby Storytime Wed Jan 17 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library

Stories for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Mon Jan 22 | 10:00 am Guildford Library

FRIDAY, JAN 26, 2018 Family Storytime Fri Jan 26 | 10:00 am Fleetwood Library

MONDAY, JAN 22, 2018 Baby Storytime Wed Jan 17 | 10:45 am Newton Library Preschool Storytime Wed Jan 17 | 11:30 am Fleetwood Library

Daycare Storytime Mon Jan 22 | 1:00 pm Fleetwood Library Friends of Simon Tutoring Mon Jan 22 | 4:00 pm City Centre Library

English Conversation Program Tue Jan 30 | 10:30 am City Centre Library WEDNESDAY, JAN 31, 2018

Technology Help Fri Jan 26 | 10:00 am Guildford Library Stories for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Fri Jan 26 | 10:30 am City Centre Library

Baby Storytime Wed Jan 31 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library Baby Storytime Wed Jan 31 | 10:45 am Newton Library

THURSDAY, JAN 18, 2018 Family Storytime Thu Jan 18 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library

Technology Help Mon Jan 22 | 6:00 pm Ocean Park Library TUESDAY, JAN 23, 2018

Toddler Storytime Thu Jan 18 | 10:30 am Semiahmoo Library Toddler Storytime Thu Jan 18 | 10:30 am Fleetwood Library

Writer's Bloc Writing Group Tue Jan 23 | 9:30 am Ocean Park Library Technology Help Tue Jan 23 | 10:00 am Newton Library

SATURDAY, JAN 20, 2018 Start Searching Your Family History Sat Jan 20 | 10:00 am Cloverdale Library

English Conversation Program Tue Jan 23 | 10:30 am City Centre Library

SATURDAY, JAN 27, 2018 Family Storytime Sat Jan 27 | 10:30 am Fleetwood Library English Conversation Program (Women Only) Sat Jan 27 | 10:30 am Semiahmoo Library

Preschool Storytime Wed Jan 31 | 11:30 am Fleetwood Library THURSDAY, FEB 01, 2018 Family Storytime Thu Feb 1 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library THURSDAY, FEB 01, 2018

SUNDAY, JAN 28, 2018 Yakking Over Yarn Sun Jan 28 | 2:00 pm Ocean Park Library

WEDNESDAY, JAN 24, 2018

Scrabble Club Sun Jan 28 | 2:00 pm Ocean Park Library

English Conversation Program (Women Only) Sat Jan 20 | 10:30 am Semiahmoo Library

Baby Storytime Wed Jan 24 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library

Movies at Guildford Sun Jan 28 | 2:00 pm Guildford Library

Surrey Kids Read Sat Jan 20 | 11:00 am Community location

Baby Storytime Wed Jan 24 | 10:45 am Newton Library

MONDAY, JAN 29, 2018

SUNDAY, JAN 21, 2018

Preschool Storytime Wed Jan 24 | 11:30 am Fleetwood Library

Toddler Storytime Thu Feb 1 | 10:30 am Semiahmoo Library Technology Help Thu Feb 1 | 11:00 am City Centre Library Sketching Demonstration Thu Feb 1 | 1:00 pm Semiahmoo Library FRIDAY, FEB 02, 2018

Yakking Over Yarn Sun Jan 21 | 2:00 pm Ocean Park Library

THURSDAY, JAN 25, 2018

Scrabble Club Sun Jan 21 | 2:00 pm Ocean Park Library

Family Storytime Thu Jan 25 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library

MONDAY, JAN 22, 2018

Toddler Storytime Thu Jan 25 | 10:30 am Semiahmoo Library

Family Storytime Mon Jan 22 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library Daycare Storytime Mon Jan 22 | 10:00 am Fleetwood Library

Toddler Storytime Thu Jan 25 | 10:30 am Fleetwood Library

Family Storytime Mon Jan 29 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library Stories for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Mon Jan 29 | 10:00 am Guildford Library Friends of Simon Tutoring Mon Jan 29 | 4:00 pm City Centre Library

Technology Help Fri Feb 2 | 10:00 am Guildford Library Stories for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Fri Feb 2 | 10:30 am City Centre Library Family Storytime with LEGO Fri Feb 2 | 10:30 am Newton Library SATURDAY, FEB 03, 2018

TUESDAY, JAN 30, 2018 Tea and Talk Book Club Tue Jan 30 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library Technology Help Tue Jan 30 | 10:00 am Newton Library

Start Searching Your Family History Sat Feb 3 | 10:00 am Cloverdale Library Family History Collection Orientation Sat Feb 3 | 10:00 am Cloverdale Library

Family Storytime Sat Feb 3 | 10:30 am Fleetwood Library

Baby Storytime Wed Feb 14 | 10:45 am Newton Library

SUNDAY, FEB 04, 2018

Family Storytime with iPads Wed Feb 14 | 2:00 pm Semiahmoo Library

Yakking Over Yarn Sun Feb 4 | 2:00 pm Ocean Park Library SUNDAY, FEB 04, 2018 Scrabble Club Sun Feb 4 | 2:00 pm Ocean Park Library MONDAY, FEB 05, 2018 Family Storytime Mon Feb 5 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library Stories for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Mon Feb 5 | 10:00 am Guildford Library Seniors’ Book Club Mon Feb 5 | 10:00 am City Centre Library WEDNESDAY, FEB 07, 2018

THURSDAY, FEB 15, 2018 Family Storytime Thu Feb 15 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library THURSDAY, FEB 15, 2018 Toddler Storytime Thu Feb 15 | 10:30 am Semiahmoo Library Technology Help Thu Feb 15 | 11:00 am City Centre Library Keep on Writing Group Thu Feb 15 | 1:30 pm Ocean Park Library SATURDAY, FEB 17, 2018 English Conversation Program (Women Only) Sat Feb 17 | 10:30 am Semiahmoo Library

TUESDAY, FEB 20, 2018

SATURDAY, FEB 24, 2018

Writer’s Bloc Writing Group Tue Feb 20 | 9:30 am Ocean Park Library

Start Searching Your Family History Sat Feb 24 | 10:00 am Cloverdale Library

TUESDAY, FEB 20, 2018 Technology Help Tue Feb 20 | 10:00 am Newton Library English Conversation Program Tue Feb 20 | 10:30 am City Centre Library

Family Storytime Sat Feb 24 | 10:30 am Fleetwood Library English Conversation Program (Women Only) Sat Feb 24 | 10:30 am Semiahmoo Library SUNDAY, FEB 25, 2018

Baby Storytime Tue Feb 20 | 11:30 am Semiahmoo Library

Yakking Over Yarn Sun Feb 25 | 2:00 pm Ocean Park Library

WEDNESDAY, FEB 21, 2018 Baby Storytime Wed Feb 21 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library

Scrabble Club Sun Feb 25 | 2:00 pm Ocean Park Library MONDAY, FEB 26, 2018

Baby Storytime Wed Feb 21 | 10:45 am Newton Library Family Storytime with iPads Wed Feb 21 | 2:00 pm Semiahmoo Library

Family Storytime Mon Feb 26 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library

THURSDAY, FEB 22, 2018

Stories for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Mon Feb 26 | 10:00 am Guildford Library

SUNDAY, FEB 18, 2018

Family Storytime Thu Feb 22 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library

Friends of Simon Tutoring Mon Feb 26 | 4:00 pm City Centre Library

Family Storytime with iPads Wed Feb 7 | 2:00 pm Semiahmoo Library

Yakking Over Yarn Sun Feb 18 | 2:00 pm Ocean Park Library

Toddler Storytime Thu Feb 22 | 10:30 am Semiahmoo Library

TUESDAY, FEB 27, 2018

TUESDAY, FEB 13, 2018

Scrabble Club Sun Feb 18 | 2:00 pm Ocean Park Library

Technology Help Thu Feb 22 | 11:00 am City Centre Library

MONDAY, FEB 19, 2018

FRIDAY, FEB 23, 2018

Family Storytime Mon Feb 19 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library

Technology Help Fri Feb 23 | 10:00 am Guildford Library

Daycare Storytime Mon Feb 19 | 10:00 am Fleetwood Library

Stories for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Fri Feb 23 | 10:30 am City Centre Library

Baby Storytime Wed Feb 7 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library Baby Storytime Wed Feb 7 | 10:45 am Newton Library

Technology Help Tue Feb 13 | 10:00 am Newton Library English Conversation Program Tue Feb 13 | 10:30 am City Centre Library Baby Storytime Tue Feb 13 | 11:30 am Semiahmoo Library WEDNESDAY, FEB 14, 2018 Baby Storytime Wed Feb 14 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library

Surrey Seed Library Sat Feb 17 | 10:30 am Ocean Park Library

Stories for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Mon Feb 19 | 10:00 am Guildford Library

Family Storytime with LEGO Fri Feb 23 | 10:30 am Newton Library

Tea and Talk Book Club Tue Feb 27 | 10:00 am Ocean Park Library Technology Help Tue Feb 27 | 10:00 am Newton Library English Conversation Program Tue Feb 27 | 10:30 am City Centre Library TUESDAY, FEB 27, 2018 Young Teen Book Club Tue Feb 27 | 3:30 pm Ocean Park Library Friends of Simon Tutoring Tue Feb 27 | 4:00 pm City Centre Library

Whiterock Library Events ONGOING PROGRAMS BOOK TASTES Drop-in for a summary of books by library staff and share your own favorites. Call White Rock Library at 604-541-2201 for more information.

Second Friday of the month. 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Drop-in for a summary of books by library staff and share your own favorites. Call White Rock Library at 604-541-2201 for more information.

TITLES AND TEA AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB Classics to new titles discussed in a casual setting. New Members welcome. Books are provided. Third Tuesday of each month.

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm WEDNESDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB Classics to new titles discussed in a casual setting. New Members welcome. Books are provided. Last Wednesday of each month.

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm WHITE ROCK PHILOSOPHERS Intelligent conversation for thinkers of all persuasions. No philosophical background required. Open and respectful discussion of life’s deepest issues. Bring your own questions.

Hear new ideas. Moderator: Charles Marxer. Second Wednesday of the month, September through June. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Karen Tyrell to learn to communicate more effectively with loved ones experiencing early to middle stages of dementia. Create harmony in your relationship and get tips for self-care.

WHITE ROCK CHESS CLUB All ages and experience welcome! Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.

Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 Saturdays, 1:30 - 4:30 pm WHITE ROCK LAUGHTER YOGA Enjoy deep breathing, light stretches and interactive laughter exercises. Last Tuesday of each month. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

WHITE ROCK PHILOSOPHERS Wednesday, January 10, 2018 (7:00 pm – 8:45 pm) White Rock Library Intelligent conversation for thinkers of all persuasions. No philosophical background required. Open and respectful discussion of life's deepest issues. Bring your own questions.

Hear new ideas. Moderator: Charles Marxer.

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WHITE ROCK HISTORY CLUB Members are invited to give a short presentation on history themes of their choice. General discussion follows. New members welcome.

Moderator is Herb Spencer (604-542-2299).

Last Monday of each month. 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

WHITE ROCK AND SOUTH SURREY WRITERS' CLUB Are you an aspiring writer? Join the Writers' Club and enjoy constructive critiques, readings and writing support. New members are welcome.

For more information, contact Les Johnson at 604-535-3426.

3rd Wednesday of the month. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm WHITE ROCK BRIDGE CLUB Contract bridge in a relaxed environment.

Thursdays 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

White Rock Library Scrabble Club Do you have a way with words? Drop in and test your word power. All ages and experience levels welcome!

Wednesdays 1:00 p.m.

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Pacific Bistro is a Family Run Restaurant/Bistro and Convenient store located on the corner of 4th avenue and 176 Street (Pacific Hwy). Join over 250 local residents who frequent the establishment and enjoy its homemade style food. Here’s a few of the specials they offer, for more coupons and deals call & visit our Facebook Page.

“It’s 100% worth the trip!

I’ve tried many kinds of Samosas and by far the Pacific Bistro has the ones I keep coming back for!”

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A popular new addition to the South Surrey community, Pacific Bistro & Convenience Store serves fresh, house-made food in a welcoming a atmosphere.

Their diverse selection of delicious dishes include pizza, fish-and-chips, Th donair served with rice or salad, poutine, stew and butter chicken. d A mouth-watering, all-day breakfast in also served, including turkey bacon and sausage with eggs done any style. b For a quick pick-me-up, a coffee bar featuring Adagio coffee, muffins and other snacks is also available.

Whether its breakfast, lunch or dinner, customers can eat the in the Bistro or easily take-away any meals on the run. In the convenience store section of Pacific Bistro, you will find a wide selection of groceries for sale at reasonable prices.

Pacific Bistro & Convenience Store is the perfect one-stop shop for people working in the area, on their commute home or enjoying a relaxing day off. Since opening this February, local residents have given the bistro tremendous support.

Owner Renita Chand and her husband would like to thank the community for welcoming her new family-owned business, and looks forward to serving her new and return customers in the future.

"We've had an amazing start. We're happy everyone is enjoying our food, and stopping by to pick up groceries as well," she says.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU Interview with Gordon & LaVerne Hogg

by April Lewis

“I’m in this to be the strongest voice for our community.”

mum encouraged him to step up to the plate (pun intended) and volunteer.

And the this refers to the December Federal byelection for the recently vacated South SurreyWhite Rock Seat.

His father, who practiced as a prominent physician in the White Rock area, was also a tremendous influence on him as far as contributing to the community.

And Gordie has never looked back.

Not exactly a typical challenge for the average septuagenarian but at age 71, nothing can deter the indefatigable Gordon Hogg.

Having recently completed his PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Policy at SFU, Gordie, as he is affectionately known, has turned down four academic job offers in order to run for the Liberal Trudeau team.

Everyone knows the affable, somewhat verbose, colorfully-attired Gordie as an accomplished community leader with a proven record of public service.

He started his professional career as a youth probation officer and was the Director of Willingdon Youth Detention Centre in Burnaby.

He served 20 years on White Rock City Council with ten of them as Mayor.

He was our local Liberal MLA for another 20 years.

He started the ACT NOW BC health promotion program and led by example. He ‘walked the talk’ as he exercised and lost weight.

No one knows this better than his childhood sweetheart and wife of 47 years, LaVerne, who admits to being a “Star Wars junkie”. She is known to be her own woman as one of her many fridge magnets will attest to: “I’m not bossy – I just have better ideas!” She volunteers in the community with the hospital auxiliary, the Sea Festival, White Rock Youth Ambassador programs and finds time to curl and attend yoga twice a week.

As the Minister for Families and Children, he is proud of his work in the delegation of authority and rights to Aboriginal leaders as well as those with intellectual disabilities.

Gordie is also passionate about community service, the seed of which was planted in his mother’s kitchen over a glass of milk and a peanut butter sandwich. His eyes well up with tears as he reminisces. As a teenager, Gordie complained about the lack of Little League coaches and his

When asked if he is a workaholic, Gordie smiles and replies with a quote from Ghandi, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

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As he enters the Federal political race, he has three main issues he is wanting to tackle; namely, housing, senior caregiver support and inequalities facing returning war veterans.

Don’t ever change Gordie…we love you just the way you are!

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TOP TEN TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR HOMEOWNERS 1. Mortgage Interest – Mortgage interest on a home is usually fully tax-deductible. You can deduct interest on multiple mortgages, as long as they do not exceed $1 million. The purpose of the mortgage must specifically be to buy, build or improve a home.

2. Points Paid on a Purchased/Refinanced Loan – If you refinanced last year, you may be able to write-off any points you paid to buy down the mortgage rate. To do this, you deduct the points proportionately over the life of the new loan. For example, if you took out a 30-year loan, you would deduct 1/30th of the points you paid each year. Remember, if you’ve refinanced before, and you have points from the previous refinance that you haven’t finished deducting, you can write off the rest of those points in the year you refinance. If you bought your home last year, the points you paid at closing are deductible on your income tax statement for that year. If the seller paid some (or all) of your points for you, you may be able to deduct those seller-paid points too!

3. PMI – extended through 2010! Late in ’07, Congress extended the tax deduction for homeowners paying private mortgage insurance through 2010. This one has some restrictions – you must have bought or refinanced the home after January 1, 2007 and have an adjusted gross income under $110,000.

4. Capital Gains with No Income Taxes – Thanks to the 1997 Tax Act, once every two years, single homeowners can realize a tax-exempt profit of up to $250,000 – as long as the seller owned and occupied the home as a principal residence during any two of the last five years. Married homeowners who file jointly on their tax returns do not have to pay taxes on up to $500,000 of gains when they sell their primary residence.

5. Home Improvements – they can help when you’re ready to sell! Although you can’t deduct the expenses associated with home improvements, keep in mind that making improvements to your home may increase the selling price of your home. Keeping all of your receipts from home improvements may help you prove your

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home’s worth at resale and reduce the potential taxable gain when selling your home.

6. Real Estate and Property Taxes – State and local property taxes can be deducted as an expense against income.

However, the real estate taxes are only deductible in the year they are actually paid to the government.

7. Home Offices – Work from home? If you have a qualified office in your home, you may be able to deduct costs associated with maintaining the portion of your home exclusively used for business. For example, 100% of your expenses related to the office such as painting, and upkeep are deductible, as well as a portion of indirect expenses such as the cost of utilities and garbage pickup.

8. Limited Moving Expenses – Homeowners who have recently relocated for work may be able to write off the cost of moving themselves, their household goods, their vehicles, and other reasonable costs associated with the move. There are some restrictions: for instance, the new job must be 50 or more miles farther from the old home than the old job was.

9. Health-Related Improvements – Any home improvements for medical purposes can be deducted entirely from your taxes as long as the improvements do not add to the overall value of the home and have been made for a chronically ill or disabled person. If you qualify, you may be able to deduct a portion of expenses such as a swimming pool for treating polio victims or an air conditioner to alleviate a specific medical condition.

10. Vacation Homes – Owning a vacation home has more benefits than you may think. You can deduct some of the costs associated with owning a vacation home, such as real estate taxes, personal property taxes, mortgage interest, and points.

As always, you should check with your tax advisor to determine which of these deductions apply to you. Don’t say we didn’t tell you!

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ARE MY BENEFITS TAXABLE? The festive year end where we think about giving to each other is behind us - and now we start thinking about having to ‘give’ to the government: taxes! And this brings up a question: ‘Are my benefits taxable?’

The answer depends on which benefits we are talking about: Government, Group or personally owned plans.

1. Government: main ‘living’ benefits are CPP, WCB, EI & ICBC a. CPP: taxable monthly benefit paid only if you are severely ill or injured (ie. not expected to live long). b. WCB: tax free monthly benefit paid for accidents only – on the job only. c. EI: ‘Employment Insurance’ – Taxable monthly benefit paid to employees if injured or ill and unable to work.

Start after 7 days and pays up to the 120th day of disability. d. ICBC: Government auto insurance – Tax free monthly benefit paid only if injured in a motor vehicle accident.

Starts after 7 days and pays for up to 2 years.

2. Group Benefit plans: for employees only where there is an employer sponsored group insurance plan in place – see your plan booklet for what is covered. a. Health & Dental benefits: benefits reimbursed to you for health and dental expenses are tax free to you. b. LTD (Long Term Disability): tax free monthly income paid from the 120th day up to age 65. Covers injury and illness. Note benefit amounts and details differ from plan to plan so ask your insurance professional to advise you.

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c. Weekly Income: a rare weekly tax free benefit that replaces EI and pays up to 120th.

3. Personally owned plans: are you a self employed, a business owner or an employee with no benefits at work? a. Self employed / business owner / contract worker: your individually owned Health & Dental plan has tax deductible premiums and the benefits paid are tax free. i. Accident & Sickness Wage Loss plans: benefits received by you if you become sick or hurt are tax free.

Premiums are not tax deductible. ii. Life insurance and Critical Illness plans: benefits paid out are tax free. Premiums are not tax deductible. b. Employees with no group benefits at work: you can still buy your own individual plans. i. Health and dental: your individually owned plan benefits are tax free. Premiums are not tax deductible. ii. Accident & Sickness Wage Loss plans: benefits paid to you if you become sick or hurt are tax free. Premiums are not tax deductible.

Planning for how to handle these tough situations, should they happen, is just the simplest basic planning that any person should do to start the year out right! Contact lifepointsconsulting@gmail.com to ask for help and info.

Happy New Year!

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L E T ’ S G ET O R G A N IZ ED! In the category of “New Year Resolutions”, one of the most popular goals that people make is, to get organized.

We set this goal with our best intention in mind. We buy a beautiful planner and swear on our life that this time we are going to use it the whole year. Or we start to really improving our habits and preparing the night before everything we are going to need the next day and so on.

Unfortunately, by the end of the month we are doing things the same way we use to do it before. This happen to us every year over and over again…

DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHY? Lack of discipline, it’s that simple. Can we solve it? Absolutely!

Here are 3 ideas to put in practice, once you mastered these 3, you can set 3 new ideas.

1. Write down all your appointments. This not only allows us to be conscience with our time, but will also prevent you from forgetting something important. It doesn’t matter if you use a paper

or an electronic calendar.

2. Prepare things ahead of time: If you have an important meeting, organize and prepare the papers and information you are going to need. Prepare your clothing ahead of time (i.e. the dress, jacket, jewelry and the shoes you are going to wear), this way you have time to make any changes necessary).

3. Declutter your digital life: Set 5 minutes 3 times a week to discard old or irrelevant emails, unsubscribe from lists that no longer interest you. This way you will be saving a great deal of time in the future with a less crowded inbox.

But the most important tip of all: Be consistent! Our brain needs only 21 days to change a habit; yes! In only 3 weeks you can eradicate a bad habit that is setting you up for failure; replacing habits consciously is positive and leads to success.

Make this 2018 a year of positive change, and you will be thrilled with the results!

Rosely Hidalgo-Galleguillos 604-704-7632 Stay Organized Professional Organizing Solutions rosely@stayorganized.ca To advertise call 604-621-7915 or e-mail whatsonwrss@gmail.com

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HEALTH YOURSELF TO WELLNESS Helping you the way Mother Nature intended

“10 STEPS TO OPTIMAL WELLNESS” Discover the simple steps to building the foundation to great health!

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he doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest her or his patients in the care of the human frame, in a proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.

Thomas Edison (1847 – 1931) The first step to true healing is believing that our bodies are designed to heal ourselves! We have become conscious that optimal health is a balanced integration of mind, body and spirit and we, as human beings, have the innate power to heal ourselves and to assist in the healing of others.

Many of us are seeking safe, effective and recognized complementary and alternative wellness services and quality natural health products to maintain our health or to heal our bodies achieve our goals of good health and well-being. When it comes to holistic natural healing as well as preventive healthcare which are paramount to great health, the importance of tailoring the holistic approach to meet the individual's needs is fundamental. Holistic medicine sees health as a positive state of wellbeing, and not simply the absence of disease. It emphasizes the promotion of health and the prevention of disease.

Therapeutic modalities are then employed by natural healthcare therapists mobilize the individual's innate capacity for self-healing. An individual's role in their own healing process is emphasized, with much responsibility being handed back to them.

These days we are often confused as to what constitutes optimal wellness. We read or hear conflicting reports in the media, online, in books and magazines and often are looking for the one natural wonder pill that’s going to take care of it all. We must also look for the resources, research, education, knowledge, empowerment and support ourselves towards a balanced path to true wellness. There is no exact health program that will fit all people. However, although everyone has individual biochemistry there are some basic, simple rules to building a foundation which are conducive to good vibrant health and this where we must start.

The following identifies 10 keys steps to a health supporting lifestyle plan. Using this as a guide can get us started to healing path to optimal wellness: 1. Detoxification & Cleanse We are constantly exposed to harmful toxins in our air, drinking water, food and personal care products. It can serve as a general guide to health by supporting the body with a gentle cleanse and detoxification done periodically throughout the year. This can be simply done by eating a wholesome clean diet or determine a specific type of cleanse.

2. Water Water is critical for life. When it comes to drinking water consider using the following equation: Body weight/2 = oz. of water consumed daily eg 150lb = 75oz (8-9 cups daily) Consider drinking purified water. Avoid stimulants and sugar filled drinks like specialty coffees, soda pop and certain juices. Consider drinking herbal and natural flavored fruit teas. Hydration is key to healthy blood and healthy body.

3. Nutrition Consider consuming wholefoods and reduce processed foods. Eat as much organic produce as possible. Reduce unhealthy fats, sugars and salts. Avoid foods that have additives, preservatives, artificial flavors etc. Manage your calorie intake based on your lifestyle needs.

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4. Exercise Physical fitness is a one of the most positive predictors for longevity.

Being overweight and obese can lead to many health challenges like heart disease, diabetes and arthritis. Consider walking about 3-4 km per day.

5. Sleep Good quality sleep is critical to our daily functioning body. Depending on our age we must average between 6-9hrs of sleep. This is time for our bodies to re-charge, re-set and rejuvenate. Get into schedule to regulate your natural circadian cycle.

6. Sunlight Adequate exposure to daily sunlight is key for Vitamin D production and leading to regulation of Calcium levels within our bodies.

7. Air Plan to get a minimum 20-30 minutes of fresh air daily ideally in a garden, park, forest or any open tree or grassland area. 10-20 deep breathes of fresh air daily early morning are beneficial.

8. Reducing Stress Stress affects us all … its how we deal with it that’s important. Discover what your triggers are, see how you can change them and determine how you feel you can handle them eg. exercise, deep breathing, meditation, reading, tai chi, walking etc.

9. Nutritional Supplementation A good plan of additional nutrient supplementation is important.

Consider taking a high quality multi vitamin/mineral, essential fatty acids, greens and some probiotics daily to support your overall dietary requirements. Introduce some superfoods eg spirulina, chlorophyll, moringa, Maca etc into your daily intake of smoothies.

10. Gratitude Give thanks! At the start of your day and at the end. Be grateful, thankful and appreciative for everything you have .. your health, your family, your purpose, your life ….

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Recreation Facilities by Community P

articipate in recreation programs in your community! Find activties in the Surrey Recreation Guide and events at a recreation facility near you.

Each community offers recreation opportunities including gymnasiums, preschool programs, fitness classes, weight rooms, indoor pools, arenas and meeting space rentals.

You can also access kinesiologists and health staff who can tailor fitness programs to your needs and give you advice on exercise and nutrition.

Recreation Facilities in Guildford & Fraser Heights • Guildford Recreation Centre • Fraser Heights Recreation Centre • Port Kells Outdoor Pool Recreation Facilities in Newton • Newton Recreation Centre • Newton Arena • Newton Seniors Centre Recreation Facilities in Whalley • North Surrey Recreation Centre • Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre • Bridgeview Community Centre

Recreation Facilities in Cloverdale • Cloverdale Recreation Centre • Don Christian Recreation Centre • Cloverdale Arena Recreation Facilities in Fleetwood • Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex - Aquatics • Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex - Arenas • Fleetwood Community Centre

Recreation Facilities in South Surrey • Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre • South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre • South Surrey Indoor Pool

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oin a variety of programs at one of our five arenas. Drop in for public skating or register at the arena near you for skating lessons and hockey programs. We also have a number of recreational hockey leagues for children, teens, and adults of all skills levels and abilities.

How to Register 1. Register online 2. By phone: 604-501-5100 3. In person: Visit any City of Surrey Recreation Facility View the Surrey Recreation Guide for more information.

Helmet Regulations CSA certified hockey, ski or snowboard helmets are mandatory for anyone participating in Learn to Skate lessons. Bike helmets are not permitted as they do not offer the protection needed for ice skating.

OUTDOOR SPORTS & ATHLETIC FACILITIES Take your recreation outdoors with one of the many outdoor facilities throughout the City! The City of Surrey operates and maintains more than 200 outdoor athletic facilities, including 14 artificial turf sport fields and 65 tennis courts. Cool off in the summer for free at one of our eight outdoor pools.

Locate a field near you to find convenient outdoor facilities.

Get the most up to date status report on the city's outdoor athletic sports fields by viewing the current inspection report.

Interested in booking a facility? Learn about our fees and charges to book an outdoor field or ball diamond. Call 604-501-5100 for more information.

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Birthday Parties Plan your child's next birthday party at a recreation facility in Surrey! We’ll help you plan a party that’ll keep the kids staying active and entertained. We offer many exciting themed parties at our recreation facilities, indoor pools, or arenas.

Call 604-501-5100 to find out if your party date is available and to confirm the course code number for your specific party package.

Birthday parties are booked on a first-come, first-served basis.

Birthday Party Packages Choose from a variety of party packages. Party packages include the following features: • 2 or 4 hours of fun led by a party leader • Room setup and cleanup • 15 minutes of room setup and clean-up time before and after the party • Kitchen access and activity appropriate party room Themed Parties Sports (3-12 years) Have an active birthday party! Let us know your child's favourite sport and a qualified sports instructor will do the planning. Kids are advised to wear appropriate footwear. $126.00 (up to 12 children) $194.75 (13-24 children) Dance (3-12 years) Get into the groove! Dance birthday parties are planned by a dance instructor, providing children with dance styles and games.

Kids also perform a dance routine at the end of the party. $126.00 (up to 12 children) $194.75 (13-24 children) Bouncy Castle (2-10 years) Jump up, down, and around! Bouncy castle parties are fun and include active games with two instructors. Party organizers are unable to bring personal or rented bouncy castles. $227 (up to 24 children) Mini-Gym (2-5 years) Play, celebrate and keep the toddlers active! Mini-gym birthday parties are perfect for littles ones to enjoy toys and games. $158.25 (up to 12 children) $227.00 (13-24 children) Music (3-9 years) Enjoy an action-packed musical adventure with stories, games, crafts and more. Music themed birthday parties are presented in partnership with Fun with Composers. Call 604-538-1036 for information and pricing.

Prices Vary Team Wrap-Up (6-12 years) Party with your teammates! Team wrap-up parties are a great way to celebrate your child's sport season. Equipment is provided and set up for 3 hours of fun. Team affiliation proof and a minimum of 2 adults present at the party are required. $182.50 (up to 24 children) Pool Parties (All Ages)

Standard Pool Party Locations: South Surrey Indoor Pool and North Surrey Recreation Centre.

Dive into the fun! Standard pool birthday parties are a great for kids who love to swim! This party includes access to hot tubs, diving boards, and the rope swing. $98.25 (up to 12 children) $3.50 per extra child (up to 24 children total) $68.75 for 2 hours with a birthday leader Enhanced Pool Party Locations: Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex, Guildford Recreation Centre, Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre and Newton Recreation Centre.

Have a wet n' wild birthday party! Enhanced pool birthday parties include water slides, lazy rivers, waves, water sprays and tumble buckets (when available) that'll keep kids having fun. $158.25 (up to 12 children) $3.50 per extra child (up to 24 children total) $68.75 for 2 hours with a birthday leader Skating Parties (6-12 years) Enjoy a birthday party on ice! Skating parties include 2 hours of party space, including 1.5 hours of ice time during public skates.

Skate and helmet rentals are included only for children. $193.25 (up to 12 children) $338.50 (13-24 children) Pre-Teen Dance Parties (Grades 5-7) Dance the night away and celebrate with friends! Plan your next pre-teen dance party prior to an evening of a scheduled preteen dance. Pre-teen dance parties are 2 hours and include pizza, drinks, and admission tickets. $150 (up to 10 children) $15 per extra child (up to 24 children in total) Parent Responsibilities • Parents are required to provide their child's birthday cake or any food (including dishes, utensils, candles and matches) Parents must also set-up and clean up dishes and utensils.

• Decorations are not provided with party packages. Parents are allowed to bring decorations for party rooms, but are required to set up and clean up.

For more information, call 604-501-5100.

What's Included • Unlimited swimming during leisure swim • Reserved birthday area on deck for 2 hours • Tables and chairs set up with a birthday sign • Standard pool amenities • Access to the party area 15 minutes before and after for setup and clean-up • Party leader is available for an extra cost • Important Note: Children under 7 must be within arm's reach of an adult in the water. There must be at least 1 adult for every 3 children in the pool.

• Water slides and diving boards have height restrictions.

Please discuss with an indoor pool before booking your child's birthday party.

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TOP 13 MOST EXPENSIVE ICBC CLAIM MISTAKES 1. You are not prepared for your first meeting with an ICBC adjuster.

2. Your doctor does not examine you regularly after your accident.

3. After your accident, you are examined by a series of doctors in a walk-in clinic.

4. When you attend an ICBC-appointed doctor, you do not see your own medical specialist.

5. You agree with ICBC to an excessive reduction of your past wage loss claim from gross to net.

6. You do not get all the treatment you need.

7. ICBC does not reimburse you monthly for your physiotherapist or chiropractor user fees.

8. You do not obtain the household help you need.

9. You fail to obtain a Work Capacity Evaluation that simulates the demands of your job.

10. You do not keep a regular pain journal.

11. You were unable to identify the driver of the vehicle that caused your accident.

12. If a friend or relative caused the accident, you do not want to claim for your injuries.

13. You settle too early hoping that you will recover from your pain and limitations in the near future.

Email to claim your free pdf copy of Chris’s book “Winning Your B.C. Injury Claim: How to successfully navigate the ICBC minefield” Please visit our web site www.icbcinjurylawyers.ca for complete answers to the 13 top mistakes.

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A Hole-In-One at Morgan Creek Golf Course I

t’s the season to celebrate, and Morgan Creek Golf Course wants to help you do just that! Located in South Surrey, Morgan Creek Golf Course has been a part of the community for over 20 years.

If you’re looking for a relaxing day on the green, Morgan Creek Golf Course offers an 18-hole public golf course. The facility is breathtaking! They are also home to Morgan’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, a fully catered and licenced venue that hosts corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, golf outings and more.

Have you always wished for a winter wedding? Perhaps a reception on Valentine’s day? Morgan Creek Golf Course specializes in weddings, and will be having a “wedding showcase” this March to view the venue. As well, an on-site wedding coordinator will be there to tailor to every need of the bride and groom. The only concern the happy couple will have is whether to say, “I do”.

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Don’t just take our word for it though, take theirs! Morgan Creek Golf Course promises: “the ultimate golf and dining experience. We await our guests to provide them with excellent food quality and superb service.” Morgan Creek Golf Course certainly is a hole-in-one!

-C.V. Redlin For information about pricing and services, go to their website at: https://www.morgancreekgolf.com/ Or contact their catering manager Kylie Nunn directly at: 604-542-5327 banquets@morgancreekgolf.com

AD DRESS: Morgan Creek Golf Course 3500 Morgan Creek Way Surrey, BC V3Z 0J7

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Celebrate to the Beat of the Drum T

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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. Checkout their productions through the year starting in February and leading up to the Festival 7R WDNH SDUW LQ HYHQWV RU WR ÀQG RXW PRUH FRQWDFW AHFOMAD at: Website: www.festivalafrica.org Email: info@festivalafrica.org Phone: +1 604 828 4127

Much of this success is due to Ezeadi Patrick Onukwulu, AHFOMAD’s founder and artistic manager/director. With

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WHEN WORDS FAIL MUSIC SPEAKS - THAT’S WHY OUR HEARTS HAVE BEATS

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usic connects us all, it doesn’t matter what genre or style. People can enjoy songs of all kinds, and why not? Who says we must like only one thing? Just as with food, we may have a hankering for something spicy one day, and something sweet another day.

Music is all around and affects us whether we realize it or not. For example, imagine a movie without any music at all. Films, TV shows and even commercials utilize sound and music to create feelings in us. There is a freedom in music to communicate our feelings with or without words, just by creating sounds that make us happy or sad, scared, or any number of our emotions.

So don’t feel shy about belting out a tune while in the shower, or in your car in traffic. Join a choir or a band if you want, attend concerts, and let music become the soundtrack to your life.

Michelle Carlisle * Performer * Music Teacher * Composer * 604.317.5123 www.michellecarlisle.ca

Try watching a movie or a TV show, with the mute button on. Do you connect with the characters as much? Do you care about what is happening to them?

When you put the sound back on, YOU become part of the story.

WHAT’S ON EVENTS JAN/FEB 2018 MICHELLE CARLISLE MUSIC WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2018 Celebrating Robbie Burns 7:00 pm Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver Music, poetry, pipes and pints and featuring Blackthorn Groups of 10+ please contact group sales at 604-983-6457 to book. www.blackthornband.com

With harp, guitar, flute, voices, and drums, Caelestra will take you on a musical journey through the ages of love, while wearing beautiful costumes!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 A Celebration of Robbie Burns Scottish Dinner 6pm, Concert 7:30pm Leonore Peyton Salon-Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam 604-664-1636 Join Blackthorn in celebrating the musical traditions of Scotland with a special focus on the songs of Scotland’s National Bard, Robbie Burns. Come for the concert at 7:30pm or come early at 6pm and enjoy a Scottish dinner with all the trimmings — yes, including haggis — and stay on for the concert!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Newton Senior's Centre Valentine’s Dinner and concert – Feature band, Halifax Wharf Rats. Tickets go on Sale for Members on January 2, 2018 for $22.00 And for Non-Members on January 9/18 for $25.00.

Call Newton Seniors Center at 604-501-5010 www.halifaxwharfrats.ca

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 SUNDAY AT 3PM! Ladner United Church, 4960 48th Avenue, Ladner "Tales of Love: A Journey Through Time" with Caelestra Tickets $10, available at the door

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From courtly Renaissance serenades to romantic ballads and lively Irish folk songs, the music of Caelestra will warm your heart and linger in your memory. www.caelestra.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 PORTER'S BISTRO Live music and delicious food, Blackthorn will be performing 7-10pm 21611 – 48th Ave, Langley, BC Murrayville, Langley www.portersbistro.com

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Are You Ready to Bee a Hero?

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id you know that 1/3 of the world’s food supply is dependant on bees? Often, we forget what goes on behind the scenes of the natural world around us. This is especially true for pollination. While enjoying our delicious BC berries, rarely do we think of the importance of bees in this process. This lack of environmental awareness has resulted in a heavy decline in the bee population. Nonetheless, it still isn’t too late to make a change in our community.

Local South Surrey resident Iman Tabari – also known as the ‘Bee Doctor’ – has dedicated the past 14 years to educating, researching, and advocating on behalf of our struggling bee population. After working several years as a physician, Dr. Tabari began to study natural ways to prevent sickness.

As owner of BCB Honey farms in Surrey, he believes in the enormous health benefits of cold extract raw honey. Its quite simple: Whatever beneficial properties the plant has is carried over in its pollen. This is then taken by bees to be made into honey. Instead of being something akin to a sweetener, like pasteurized honey, raw honey gives you nutrients, iron, and even protein. How lucky we are to have some of the world’s finest honey at our doorstep!

During an interview, Dr. Tabari explained how we as a community can make small changes that will have big impacts. The easiest way to contribute? It’s simple: don’t cut your dandelions!

“This is most crucial during early springtime,” says Tabari, “This is when the bees are most hungry, and dandelions are a primary source of food.”

He encourages every member of the community, especially those in positions of authority, to support the planting of wild flowers on otherwise trimmed areas. What a beautiful and positive way to avoid yard work!

In an analysis done by bee expert Mark Winston of Simon Fraser University, more pollinators hold the potential for a 20 million dollar increase to the BC blueberry industry. This means bees would no longer need to be imported from Alberta or internationally. If we come together as a community, we can change our environment for the better.

Are you Ready to bee a hero?

Find out more about Dr. Iman Tabari and BCB Honey Farms at: Website: https://www.bcbhoneyfarm.com/ Email: Info@bcbhoneyfarms.com Phone: 604-722-6867 7

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3 TIPS TO HELP CONTROL DEBT

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once saved myself over $400,000 in future interest payments by using a five-step system I created. I now guide women through that process so they can get control of their debt and focus on other goals. Today, I am sharing a few tips with you.

things to fit in. Is there a childhood issue that is causing you to overspend?

This last tip isn’t part of my 5-step program, but it is important. It has a lot to do with the Law of Attraction. I believe that our thoughts create our futures but sitting around envisioning our First, get your head out of the sand. Know debt disappearing isn’t going to reduce what where your money is going from month we owe unless you take action. Action is a part to month, know your interest rates. Learn of attraction, a very important part. where your money is going – keep a spending journal, which can be eye opening. You may The action I am inviting you to take is painless. be surprised at how many little habits we have Visit my website at www.karenmagill.com and eat away at our income. sign up for my newsletter. You will receive a free eBook entitled, 10 Reasons We Overspend Another tip is to find lower interest rates. This to help you start to understand some of the is how I saved myself so much money. I had a triggers that make us spend. credit card with a balance of $4159.00 and an interest rate of 19.97% on which I was making $50 a month payments. I managed to transfer the balance to a card with a 7.76% interest. In the first instance, I would have been paying $463,582.17 in interest and in the second case, $1,829.07. That’s a savings of $461,753.10. I would rather have that money in my pocket then in the bank’s coffers!

My third tip is going to require some soul searching. Find out why you are overspending.

In my case, it goes back to when I was a child.

I was unpopular, bullied by my classmates and I thought that was because I didn’t have the money to buy the right pair of jeans or do all the other things the popular kids did. I thought I needed more money to fit in. Those feelings stayed with me as an adult and I was buying

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Events for

the 55+

What’s On! White Rock South Surrey • November and December 2017 COMMUNITY EVENTS ADULTS 55+ What’s On! White Rock South Surrey January and February 2018 CITY OF WHITE ROCK RECREATION AND CULTURE www.whiterockcity.ca (6 locations including): Kent Street Activity Centre, 1475 Kent Street (604-541-2231) Centennial Park Leisure Centre and Arena, 14600 North Bluff Road (604-541-2161) White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave. (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 WINTER 2018 programs at 604-541-2199 or online at www. whiterockcity.ca/register Fitness programs for seniors includes the following: Fit Camp 55+ Exercise to Prevent & Manage Chronic Disease and Diabetes Boxing Bootcamp for Seniors Get Up and Go 65+ Afternoon Meditation for Seniors Fitness Guidance Total Fitness Testing Balance Class for Adults 65+ 2VWHRÀW ([HUFLVH 3URJUDP Cardio & Strength Training Circuit for 55+ Stretch & Strength 55+ Yoga for Seniors Zumba Gold

And these wonderful events: 48th ANNUAL POLAR BEAR SWIM January 1, 2018 Noon until 1:00 pm White Rock Beach, near the White Rock whiterockcity.ca (Community/Events) COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR February 24, 2018 5:00 pm Sources Community Resource Centres, 882 Maple Street, White Rock For more information, visit: canada.cnoy.org

GET REEL FILM SERIES (in partnership with Semiahmoo Arts) )HDWXULQJ D VHOHFWLRQ RI ÀOPV IURP WKH 7RURQWR ,QWHUQDWLRQDO )LOP Festival January 31, February 28 and March 28, 2018 7:00 pm White Rock Community Centre – Gallery ÀOP RU IRU DOO WKUHH KENT STREET ACTIVITY CENTRE 1475 Kent Street, White Rock 604-541-2231 www.whiterockcity.ca 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.

Book and Bake Sale Saturday, February 10th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Kent Street Auditorium WHITE ROCK PLAYERS CLUB at the Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Road, White Rock (604-5367535) www.whiterockplayers.ca Our February show is Don’t Dress For Dinner February 9 – 28th A sex farce full of lusty plots, busty mistresses, cover ups and cover offs. It’s a real “who’s who” of who’s-whose-lover, full of twists and turns.

Written by Marc Camoletti Director: Julianne Christie Information: https://www.whiterockplayers.ca/event/dont-dress-dinner/ CAMP ALEXANDRA 2916 McBride Ave., Surrey 604-535-0015 www.alexhouse.net WALKER’S GROUP Wednesdays 9 am – 12 By donation Join local seniors in a walk around the neighbourhood and for coffee.

SENIORS OUT TRIP Last Monday of the month January 29th & February 26th 10 am – 2 pm $5 + venue ($7) Bring a lunch or dine out at a restaurant nearby!

KNITTING GROUP Mondays 10:00 – 12:00 Longhouse Lounge Drop in and knit with the locals!

YOGA DROP IN Mondays & Fridays 9:15 – 10:30 am Mondays 7:00 – 8:30 pm Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:00 am Alex Hall Drop in for yoga to move your body and relax your mind!

LIT CAFÉ 12 Monday, January 8th 7:00-9:00 pm To Everything a Season: Readings of Transition and Transformation.

Longhouse Activity Room COMMUNITY LUNCH 2nd Wednesday of the month – January 10th Noon – 1:30 pm Dining Hall $8/member $10/nonmember A great opportunity to meet new friends, hear live music, and enjoy a fabulous, low-cost, home-cooked meal. What's not to love? Plus, there's the famous "fun facts quiz," based on the theme of the lunch, with great prizes.

Rides are available for those who need them.

Call our front desk to register at 604-535-0015.

SENIORS COME SHARE SOCIETY 15008 – 26th Ave., South Surrey (604-531-9400) www.comeshare.ca 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 fourteen different programs including: Fresh and Lively Meal Program Tech Buddies Better at Home Program CITY OF 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 Active Aging Resource Fair National Seniors Day To learn more: call 604-501-5100 or www.surrey.ca/seniors SOUTH SURREY RECREATION AND ARTS CENTRE 14601 – 20th Ave., South Surrey (604-592-6970) http://www.surrey.ca/culturere-creation 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.

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) Bus Trips for 55+

Harrison Hot Springs, Eagles and Salmon Enjoy a visit to the Agassiz-Harrison Museum which is housed in a CPR Stations built in 1893. Next stop is lunch at the Sasquatch Inn followed by a tour of the Chehalis Flats Bald Eagle & Salmon Reserve.

Wednesday, January 24th Depart 8:15 Return 5:30 Non-member $120 Member $115 Register at 604-592-6970 CLASSIC BOOK CLUB Enjoy an evening discussing William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair in the cozy period farmhouse with friends, tea and homemade goodies. Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 7 – 9 pm Historic Stewart Farmhouse is located in Elgin Heritage Park at 13723 Crescent Rd., South Surrey (604-592-6956).

CARP – A New Vision of Aging for Canada (formerly Canadian $VVRFLDWLRQ RI 5HWLUHG 3HUVRQV LV D QDWLRQDO QRQ SURÀW QRQ SDUWLVDQ DGYRFDF\ RUJDQL]DWLRQ ZKLFK SURPRWHV KHDOWK\ DJLQJ DQG ÀQDQFLDO security for all Canadians. www.carp.ca Contact Ramona Kaptyn for more information or to join CARP (778-2940787) Semiahmoo Seniors Planning Table Creating an age-friendly community where everyone thrives www.semiahmooseniors.com Ongoing Coffee and Connect bus tours which targets isolated seniors in the community.

Thursday, February 22nd from 9:45 to 2:45 pm. Free. For information and registration, please call Comfort Keepers at 604-541-8653 www.whiterock.comfortkeepers.ca Community Health Resource Pop-Ups are events organized by Semiahmoo Seniors Planning Table with the aim of breaking the isolation of older adults and getting them socialized while they learn about important resources that are available to them in their community.

Thursday, February 1st 11:00 - 2:00 pm Gracepoint Church, 3487 King George Blvd. Surrey Topic is Blue Zones: What are they and why are they important? with Dr. Werner Spangehl FREE. Lunch provided.

Registration is mandatory. Call Comfort Keepers at 604-541-8653 MAT PILATES WITH VIVIEN DICKSONSTARTING Friday, January 26, 2018 @9:30 am. – 10:30 am at Peninsula United Church, 2756 – 127th Street, South Surrey Drop In $10 Contact: 604-596-1672 or 604-323-6258 or v.dickson@telus.net Zumba Fitness & Dance with Cherie Sutherland ZUMBA GOLD This Latin inspired Dance Fitness Class is sure to get your heart pumping and your feet moving...even if you have two left feet!

Designed for the Active, Older Adult Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:30 15151 Russell Avenue, White Rock Stretch & Strength Class This 1 1/2 hour long class will leave you feeling energized and relaxed!

Designed for 55+ Mondays 10:30 - 12:00 Thursdays 10:00 - 11:30 Call Cherie @ 604 376-8065 to book a spot!

The Peace Arch Rotary Club sends warmest thanks to all the sponsors and donors who participated in the 6th annual Rotary Noel event in support of the Peace Arch Hospice Society and local community projects. Your support for this event is priceless!

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Absolutely Nail & Esthetics Apex Aluminum Extrusions Art Knapp Arthur Murray Dance Studio Art's Nursery Asara Construction Backyard Vineyards Bakerview Financial Solutions Ltd BC Tree Services Big Fat Graphic House Big Kahuna Sport Co Bob & Donna Humphries Britannia Brewing Corp Buchanan Printing CBC & Radio Canada Media Solutions City of White Rock CTV Bell Media Daequip Services Dageraad Brewing Deadfrog Brewery

Doan's Craft Brewing Dogwood Christmas Tree Farm Dominic Transport Donna Ogilvie E- Exit Surrey Everything Wine Faculty Brewing Co Famoso Morgan Crossing Fast Track Equipment Field House Brewing Four Winds Brewery Frank & Lynda Vaness Granville Island Brewing GRP Construction Hall Constructors Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club Ines Quiroga, Realtor Jade West Engineering Co Ltd Janice Pardy, Realtor John Ogilvie

Keg Restaurants Ltd. Kiki's Restaurant Laura's Coffee Corner Lee Duncan Holdings Lena & Basil King London Drugs Lyle McDougall Mariner Brewing Marketing 604 Group MD Wellness Solutions Mint Style Lounge Moen Inc. New Leaf Massage and Wellness Nico Wynd Golf Course Ocean Promenade Hotel OK Tires Parker Pacific Peach Arch News Pederson Family Plum South Surrey

Power Tool Clinic Ltd, Saad Jasim Pro-quip Fuel Red Truck Beer Company Restwell Sleep Products Ricky's Country Restaurant Rissling Construction Rosemary Heights Seniors Village Salon Cordeiro Sandy Wightman Sapa Extrusion North America Sara Massie SensaFloat Spa Sheila Brew Starbucks Morgan Crossing Steamworks Brewery Strathcona Beer Company Susan Prins Tap Restaurant Tesla Vancouver The Jade Mine

TK Business Development Tom & Valerie Towler TD Commercial Banking Viva Mexico Washington Avenue Grill West Coast Gardens Westland Insurance Group Ltd Westminster Savings Credit Union White Rock Beach Brewery White Rock Seniors Village Live Auction Donors Cactus Club Café Potters Nursery Canadian Tire, Cristal Querin & Megan Pederson Valerie Towler White Rock Fire Fighters Local 2407 Duradek Canada Ltd. Uli’s Restaurant

To advertise call 604-621-7915 or e-mail whatsonwrss@gmail.com

COMFORT KEEPERS “I saw an opportunity to work for myself and at the same time, help people.”

Heather Martin, owner/operator of Comfort Keepers in Vancouver and White Rock loves helping others and doesn’t see it as work at all.

Having experienced ageism herself, Heather knows the value seniors add to our community. Comfort Keepers strives to make a positive impact and difference in the lives of each senior and family they help.

Comfort Keepers knows that every situation and every senior is different and requires a care program which is customized and tailored for them individually. Their Interactive Caregiving® program does just that.

As seniors age, it is often normal for them to become less active, feel lonely and begin losing their sense of self. Comfort Keepers knows that the mind-body connection is critical to their overall well-being and quality of life. With the Interactive Caregiving® program, the friendly and professional caregivers of Comfort Keepers create and participate in a variety of activities with the senior in order to help them regain or enhance their independence.

Comfort Keepers is in the business of assisting the senior population throughout the Lower Mainland to age gracefully and independently whether it be at home, a retirement residence, long term care facility or even temporarily while in hospital.

But Comfort Keepers offers so much more than just direct client care.

Heather is pleased to announce that they have been accredited with Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada. This designation means they are meeting the highest standard of excellence in health care using a client-centered approach while offering security and peace of mind to their clients and families.

And they are very involved with the community.

As an active member of the Semiahmoo Seniors Planning Table, Comfort Keepers volunteered to chair the committee when United Way withdrew its funding.

They organize the Community Resources Pop-Up Caravans, For the Health of It Resource Fair and the Coffee and Connect bus tours with the aim of breaking the isolation of older adults and promoting socialization as they learn about important resources that are available to them in their community.

They have organized two screenings of the movie The Age of Love about Speed Dating for Seniors and have hosted two speed dating events locally!

Comfort Keepers…the care you need wherever you call home.

Phone: 604-541-8653 Email: care.vancouver @comfortkeepers.ca Address: 100 – 15261 Russell Ave., White Rock, B.C. Website: www.vancouver .comfortkeepers.ca

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This is a country that’s as captivating as it is surprising.

Ancient castles, magnificent palaces and beautiful mansions are scattered all over Poland and are enticing places to explore.

This New Year we want you to experience all that Poland has to offer. Locally based travel consultant Renata Nowak from Lloyds Travel in Ocean Park is ready to host you on a escorted tour through Poland.

So join a group of 20 other friendly travellers and make amazing memories!

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RECESSION PROOF YOUR BUSINESS! “Before You Spend Another Dime on Useless Advertising…You Need to Read This!”

MOST ADS ARE WEAK! Spending money on outside advertising can have a HUGE payoff, but it can also come with a big risk factor as well. If you’re going to advertise, and you should, you need to start thinking of your ad budget as an “investment” not as an “expense”.

That’s why you need to be very careful when choosing the most effective type of advertising for your business. If you don’t, you’ll be flushing your hard earned money down the toilet! The good news; 90% of all ads in the Surrey are WEAK. Why? Usually because the Business Owner spends more time worrying about the cost of the campaign, than they do about the content of the ad itself.

STRETCH YOUR AD BUDGET Coke©, McDonalds©, CIBC©, etc all seem to have a bottomless wallet when it comes to advertising. The reality is though, that even with big budgets, every $ counts. When it comes to advertising we want it to be affordable and effective. A good ad should pay for itself. If it does that, we can increase our advertising budget, and our market share, both at the same time!

WHICH MEDIA IS BEST? There are countless mediums for you to choose from; Magazines Radio, TV, Newspapers, The Internet just to name a few. Someone once said, "The person who tries to save money by not advertising is like the man who stops his clock to save time."

Each advertising medium comes with its’ own set of strengths and weaknesses. Do you know what they are?

WHY ARE YOU TELLING ME THIS? First, this is not about trying to convince you to advertise...it's not! However, when done correctly, advertising can generate a massive ROI for your business and one that you should not overlook once you have learned the fundamentals. Second, most of you have learned these fundamentals through the VERY expensive process of trial and error! It never ceases to amaze me how so many companies will spend large amounts of money on advertising, without researching what actually works! Think about it; if you're investing hundreds or thousands of dollars in an ad, wouldn't you want to get it right…the FIRST time?

ONE AMAZING WORKSHOP! By the way, my name is Odin Zavier and I teach Business Owners, entrepreneurs & people with really good business ideas, The Secrets they need to GROW their businesses through successful advertising. I have had the privilege of assisting many people, just like you, in developing profit-building advertising initiatives. Now, this is your chance to find out exactly how you can take your business to the next level. I am hosting an upcoming workshop called:

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HOW DO I RESERVE MY SPOT? This amazing workshop will be held in Surrey, BC at The Knight & Day, The fee for the 1/2 Day Workshop is $99.00 (+gst) which includes a FREE workbook and resource materials, networking & lunch.

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FEBRUARY 16 TO MARCH 2 YEAR OF THE DOG

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Every zodiac sign is associated with one of 5 elements: Gold (metal), Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. It is believed that a person’s characteristics are determined by their birth year’s zodiac animal sign and element. This year is the Earth Dog who is believed to be communicative, serious and responsible. In Chinese astrology, Earth is also connected to stability, meditation and religion. Many people will be interested in spiritual or religious study.

WHAT DO PEOPLE DO? Many people clean their homes to welcome the Spring Festival. They put up the red posters with poetic verses on it to their doors, Chinese New Year pictures on their walls, and decorate their homes with red lanterns. It is also a time to reunite with relatives, so many people visit their families this time of the year.

In the evening of the Spring Festival Eve, many people set off fireworks and firecrackers, hoping to cast away any bad luck and bring forth good luck. Children often receive “luck” money. Many people wear new clothes and send Chinese New Year greetings to each other. Various activities such as beating drums and striking gongs, as well as dragon and lion dances, are all part of the Spring Festival festivities.

Saturday, February 17 You can celebrate Gung Hei Fat Choy at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre. There will be demonstrations and activities all day, coordinated by the Chinese Village Club. For more information, visit shopsemiahmoo.com 10AM TO 5PM Calligraphy Demonstrations 10AM TO 5PM Origami/Paper Crafting and Photo Booth 11AM & 2PM Dragon Dance NOON & 1PM Flash Mob 3PM Chang's TaeKwonDo Demonstrations 4PM Motion Artistry Chinese Folk Music & Dance Demonstration

BACKGROUND According to historical documents, on the day when Shun,, who was one of ancient China’s mythological emperors,, came to the throne more than 4000 years ago, he led hiss ministers to worship heaven and earth. From then on, thatt day was regarded as the first day of the first lunar month in the Chinese calendar. This is the basic origin of Chinese New Year. China adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1911,, so Chinese New Year was renamed the Spring Festival.

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