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MARKET FRESH: You can preserve a little bit of summer

It's hard to believe September is here. For some, it is a welcome relief, a return to routine and normalcy. For other (mostly students), it is an unwelcome return to routine. No matter which camp you fall into, September is a magnificent month.

SENIORS: B.C. caregivers speak out for World Alzheimer's Month

September is World Alzheimer's Month and the Alzheimer Society of BC will introduce British Columbians to four caregivers.

SENIORS: Dance classes at Glen Pine Pavilion

Coquitlam's Glen Pine Pavilion offers dance lessons for adults on Wednesday and Thursday evenings starting next week. Beginning Sept.

MINTER: It's that time of year: Bulbs are everywhere

Over 116 million Dutch flower bulbs have now made their way into Canadian garden stores, import warehouses and greenhouse coolers. As a matter of fact, Canada is the ninth largest Dutch bulb importing country in the world.

SENIORS: From singing to safety, Tri-Cioty seniors' groups have you covered

Check out these groups from the Seniors section of The Tri-City News' Community Calendar: Share is running a free seniors' support group for people 60+ wanting to meet others and talk about things important to them. No group experience, no problem.

SENIORS: Advance care planning in Coquitlam

Advance care planning helps you have a say about the health care you would like to receive if you get very sick and cannot speak for yourself.

A GOOD READ: There's a bounty of books about books in Tri-City libraries

I have always loved books about books ever since reading William Goldman 's The Princess Bride . After reading this book I went looking for S. Morgenstern's book and was disappointed to find it did not exist.

GOLDS: Restore green, majestic Riverview for the mentally ill

R estore Riverview Hospital? Absolutely. Create a centre of excellence for mental health care at Riverview ? What a great idea. These progressive concepts were advanced last week by two mayors, Ernie Daykin of Maple Ridge and Lois Jackson of Delta.

BOOKS PLUS: Film, literacy and tweens at Tri-City Libraries

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities' three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

WELLNESS: Stay loose and free of pain

Many people carry the weight of the world on their shoulders. But many people also suffer from shoulder pain, which can make carrying the weight of the world a bit tough to handle.