Summer is almost over and, for many, September is a time to try something new. Check out the clubs information below, taken from the Community Calendar of The Tri-City News:
Tri-City Speakers Toastmasters Club meets Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m., Douglas College, David Lam Campus, main building, Room B 2090, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam; you can drop in for an evening to experience the effective communications and honing of leadership skills in a friendly environment. Info: tricityspeakers.toastmastersclubs.org.
Tri-City Singles Social Club offers an opportunity for 40+ singles to get together and enjoy a variety of fun activities such as dining, theatre, travel, bowling and more. Meetings are normally held on the third Friday of each month at the Royal Canadian Legion, 2513 Clarke St., Port Moody. New members are welcome. Info: Louise, 604-941-8897 or Darline, 604-466-0017, or tricityclub@gmail.com.
Fear speaking to a group? Get self-confidence and speaking skills as the Tri-Cities only noon-hour Toastmasters club meets at Coquitlam city hall every Tuesday, noon-1 p.m. Guests and visitors welcome. Info: tottcoquitlam.toastmastersclubs.org or Brad, 604-418-2393.
Circle of Friends is a social group for 50+ fun singles who are looking to meet new friends and participate in fun activities. Group meets at 7 p.m. on the third Friday of each month at the PoCo Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St. Info: Keiko, 604-942-9431 or Nina, 604-941-9032.
Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek rec centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo (Room 3, upstairs). Improve your self-confidence, communication and leadership skills through public speaking; new members welcome. Information: http://6399.toastmastersclubs.org.
Dogwood Photography Group meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., at Coquitlam's Dogwood Pavilion. Club members must be members of Dogwood Pavilion; professionals and novices alike are welcome. Info: Arcadia, 604-936-2263 or artistarcadi@gmail.com.
PoMo Men's 55-plus Curling League is looking for players who would like to curl regularly or as a spare; league runs Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Phil, 604-468-2801 or Tony, 604-461-5901.
Morningside Toastmasters meetings are held Thursdays, 7-8:30 a.m., at Burkeview Family Funeral Home, 1340 Dominion Ave., PoCo. Club is looking for new members who are committed to improving their public speaking, leadership and communication skills. Info: lindakozina@gmail.com or www.morningsidetoastmasters.ca.
Do you want to improve your public speaking skills or practice hosting a meeting in a friendly environment? City of the Arts Toastmaster Club meets Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m., Port Moody city hall, 100 Newport Dr. Club provides opportunities to practise your communication and leadership skills. Guests and new members welcome. Info: andrew_geider@hotmail.com or cityartstoastmasters.com.
Friends of Coquitlam Public Library meet on the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the boardroom, Poirier Branch. Info: 604-937-4130.
Dogwood Drama Club meets every Monday and Thursday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. New members are always welcome for acting roles or backstage crew. Info: Dale, 604-939-6172.
Euchre Club meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. Info: Bev, 604-942-8911.
Barnet Lions Club meets first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Coquitlam Grill restaurant, 2635 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-644-7194 or www.barnetlions.com.
Tri-City Photography Club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month (except holidays) at 7:30 p.m. at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. The club is a great way to hone your skills and meet other photographers of all levels. Group also has photography outings throughout the Lower Mainland. Info: Grant, 604-671-8458.
Learn to square dance with the Ocean Waves Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Kyle Centre, 123 Kyle St., Port Moody. Info: Penney, 604-463-1477 or www.oceanwaves.squaredance.bc.ca
Dogwood and Glen Pine Seniors' Softball Association seeks players for a new, competitive co-ed team, ages 50+; this team plays in the daytime. Info: Rick, 604-937-5446.
Apex Netball Club is held Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hillcrest middle school, 2161 Regan Ave., Coquitlam for women and girls of all ages. Beginners welcome. Info: Wendy, 604-552-3219.
Do you want to improve your ability to speak? Check out Rocky Point Toastmasters in Port Moody. Meetings are held Mondays, 7-9:15 p.m. (guests please show up 15 minutes early) at PoMo city hall. Info: rockypoint.freetoasthost.net.
Pocomo Hiking Club invites people to join Saturday hikes starting at 9:30 a.m. from the Rocky Point Park parking lot. Info: Maurina, pocomohiking@hotmail.com.
Grab a friend or come out to meet some new ones with the Recreation Unlimited Volleyball Club, an adult group of recreational level players who play at Hillcrest middle school gym every Wednesday, 8-10 p.m. Fun is the focus, so even if you haven't played in years you will be welcome. Info: Gary, 604-469-6389.
Singles over-45 walking group meets Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. at Pitt Meadows rec centre for walks in Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows areas. Info: Graham, 604-464 1839.
Super Strikers Youth Cricket Club plays at Mackin Park in Coquitlam; all levels welcome, including handball cricket for U16 and U14 and kanga (softball) cricket for U10. Info: 604-461-2522 or kittybridgens@yahoo.ca.
Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club is looking for new members. The bowling green and clubhouse are next door to Dogwood Pavilion and rose garden, located at 624 Poirier St. Membership is $90 per year and includes use of practice bowls, exercise, clean air, sunshine and friendship. Info: 604-931-6711. Leave your name and phone number and an instructor will contact you with lesson dates and times. Games are scheduled on a drop-in basis.
Port Coquitlam Elks Lodge 49 meets first and third Thursdays at 8 p.m. it Elks Hall, 2272 Leigh Sq. Elks are looking for new members. Group provides community service to young people and seniors in the Tri-Cities and beyond. Info: Ed, 604-945-0880 or 604-942-1345.
Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, Tri-Cities Committee, meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Port Moody city hall. If you ride your bike in the Tri-Cities, meet and work with other cyclists to help improve cycling facilities in the area. New participants always welcome. Info: John, 604-469-0361 or jseinen@shaw.ca.
Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets first and third Tuesdays of each month, noon-3 p.m. plus first and third Thursdays, 7-9:30 p.m., Howe Room, Poirier community centre. Members do needlework, embroidery, needlepoint, cross-stitch, knitting, crochet and much more; new members welcome. Info: Maureen, 604-942-5457.
Happy Wanderers Walking Club welcomes all singles 45 and older for walks in the Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows areas; meet every Saturday at 9:15 a.m. Info: Marilyn, 604-463-8874.
The Kinsmen Club of PoCo is looking for new members. It is a service club operating since 1965 that combines raising money with fun times. Kinsmen meet the second Thursday of each month and commit time for projects and social events. Anyone interested in joining or attending a meeting, call Cyrille at 604-942-4826 or email kincyril@shaw.ca.
Crystal Clear Speakers Toastmasters meet every second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., the Oasis, 1111 Austin Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Walter, 604-941-0191 or http://crystalclearspeakers.freetoasthost. Info.
Tri-City Airedale Terrier Club is organizing events for local Airedale owners (and dogs). Info: s@tricityairedales.com or www.tricityairedales.com.
Hyde Creek Watershed Society meets first Wednesday of every month, 7:15 p.m., Hyde Creek rec centre. Info: 604-461-FISH (3474).
Centennial Stamp Club meets second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 7 p.m., social rec centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-945-1017 or www.stampclub.ca.
Maillardville Community Lions now meet at Coquitlam branch of Royal Canadian Legion, 1025 Ridgeway Ave. Info: 604-937-0310.
777 Neptune Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, parade every Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., L'Ecole des Pionniers, 3550 Wellington St., PoCo; girls and boys 12-19 welcome. Info: 604-941-6227.
PoMo Canoe and Kayak Club meets first and third Thursdays of each month, 7 p.m., Old Mill Boathouse at Rocky Point Park. Info: Brent, 604-461-8863 or Gordon, 604-936-8203.
Parents Without Partners is an international non-profit organization devoted to the interest and welfare of single parents and their children. Information meetings for new members run the second Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Howe Room, Coquitlam rec centre, 630 Poirier St. Info: 604-945-2407.
Brunette Enviro-Committee meets third Wednesday of each month, 6-8 p.m., PoMo Arts Centre. Info: Mi, 604-936-7470.
PoCo Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at Trinity United church, Prairie and Shaughnessy. Info: 604-941-8465.
Rose Society meets last Tuesday of each month except August and December, 7:30 p.m. Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Everyone welcome. 604-464-2754.
Hoy/Scott Streamkeepers meet the third Wednesday of each month. Info: 604-941-3402.
Tri-City Christian Women's Club luncheon is at noon the second Thursday of each month, the Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Inspirational speaker each month. Reservations: 604-420_2667 or onarheim@telus.net.
PoCo Chess Club meets every Thursday, 7-10 p.m., at Wilson Centre (PoCo rec complex). Info: Nathan, 604-340-6208 or email: pocochessclub@chessmastery.com.
Minnekhada Park Association is a group of local volunteers who work in partnership with GVRD Parks to preserve and enhance the natural environment of Minnekhada Regional Park. The group runs a bear aware program to educate visitors about appropriate behaviour when encountering bears in the park and organizes work days to support nest box program, and to enhance the park's historical features. Volunteers are always needed. Info: Karen, 604-520-6442.
If you are interested in volunteering in your community, PoCo Kinsmen meet twice a month. Info: 604-944-8559.
PoMo Garden Club meets second and last Monday of each month, 10:30 a.m., Kyle Centre. Info: 604-931-6224.
Falun Dafa/Falun Gong practice to improve mind, body and spirit: Lafarge Lake, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Classes are free. Info: Carolyn, 604-944-4909 or visit www.falundafa.org
2827 BCR DCO Royal Canadian Army Cadets, for boys and girls 12-18; they will receive adventure training, learn orienteering with map and compass, leadership, first aid, marksmanship, radio communications, field craft, effective speaking, and search and rescue. Uniforms are loaned at no charge and summer training from two to seven weeks is included. Info: Shannon, 604-520-7604, or www.cadets.kc.ca.
Burquitlam Lions meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 6:30 p.m., Christmas Manor, 560 Austin Ave., Coquitlam. Prospective members welcome. Info: 604-464-3220.
Coquitlam Camera Club meets second Wednesday of each month, 7:15-9:30 p.m., Miller Park elementary school, 800 Egmont Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Dale, 604-667-3375 or Elma, 694-936-3969.
PoCo Knights on Columbus hold cribbage nights, 7 p.m., fourth Tuesday of each month at K of C hall, 2255 Fraser St. Info: Joe, 604-942-4731.
Learn to canoe or just have fun paddling with Dogwood Canoe Club; membership costs $35. Info: Jenn, 604-764-1009.
Knotty Dotters Smocking Group welcomes new members. Meetings second and fourth Tuesdays of each month 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Group meets at Kyle centre, 125 Kyle St., PoMo. Info: 604-036-1414.
Barnet Sailing Club co-operative. Info: 604-739-9384.
International Training in Communication offers ongoing training in public speaking and personal development. Meetings are at 7 p.m. on second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the Poirier Street library. Info: 604-939-5088.
