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SENIORS: Spend now, save later on Alzheimers

The Alzheimer Society of BC says the World Alzheimer Report 2011 released in September presents an opportunity for the provincial and federal governments to save money in the health budget and ensure better care is accessible for individuals living w

SENIORS: Plenty of groups and activities for Tri-City seniors

Following are Seniors' listings taken from The Tri-City News' Community Calendar. Seniors meet every Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m., to do fun group activities including physical fitness exercises, games, storytelling, local tours and recipe sharing.

SENIORS: Conference aims to help caregivers

The holiday season is a time for family.

SENIORS: Japanese tea demonstration at Dogwood

Tea ceremony demo at Dogwood Pavilion This isn't your average cuppa but an ancient ritual. Chado Urasenke Tankokai Vancouver Association will host a Japanese tea ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at Coquitlam's Dogwood Pavilion. From 10 a.m.

BOOKS PLUS: What's a 'social catalogue'? Find out at 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.

MINTER: Holly's festive uses go way, way back

Of all the evergreens we use to decorate our gardens and homes during the Christmas season, holly is still the most popular.

WELLNESS: Breastfeeding advice from La Leche League

If you're a mom or mom-to-be and interested in information on breastfeeding, La Leche League Canada-Coquitlam offers plenty of help. LLLC meets on the second Thursday of each month at Share Family and Community Services, Clarke St. in Port Moody.

GOLDS: What a crowd: seven billion and counting

If there is any significance in celebrating events with zeros in them, then the human race has just passed a big milestone. Statisticians estimate that as of Oct. 31, the planet now officially supports seven billion of us.

WELLNESS: Is happiness all it's cracked up to be? Well...

GUEST COLUMN We live in times that are marked with social and economic uncertainty.

BOOKS PLUS: Tooth health and e-readers

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.