Living

Working in a library and being surrounded by printed materials, I am often drawn to the covers of books to help decide which book I will pick up and begin a new adventure with.

Once in a while it is nice to pay tribute to a plant that really only gets recognition one day of the year: the shamrock.

In 1068 at 8 p.m., the call "Couvre-feu!" might be heard in the streets of towns and cities under the rule of William the Conqueror.

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.

People love their dogs. One visit to a local dog park is all that's needed to discover that no one has a clue about the names of the humans inside the fence while everyone knows the names, ages and idiosyncrasies of each dog.

If you care for an older adult, you need to care for yourself, too. That's why Tri-Cities Caregivers Connections, Fraser Home Health, Alzheimer' Society of B.C.

Coquitlam's Glen Pine Pavilion is hosting a St. Patrick's Day special event on March 17 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

The North Fraser chapter of CARP (A New Vision of Aging For Canada) is holding a meeting for members and guests next Thursday. Do you or someone dear to you suffer from dementia? Or do you think you might be getting it? Then this meeting is for you.

March is a marvellous month to enjoy the birds at Coquitlam's Colony Farm Regional Park , especially the great blue herons. These large and elegant birds can be reliably seen there throughout the winter months.

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.