Living

Jennifer Messina, a registered dietitian and nutritionist, will host a nutrition seminar for people 50 and older at Coquitlam's Dogwood Pavilion on Jan. 26 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Only 51% of British Columbians have a current and legal will, according to a province-wide poll conducted by Mustel Group for The Society of Notaries Public of BC .

ABC Life Literacy Canada released national research recently regarding the learning habits of Canadian families.

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.

Thanks to La Niña, our winter so far has been milder and drier than usual. However, winter doesn't end until March 20, so there could still be a real possibility of challenging weather ahead.

Yet another year has rolled by and we are now into a new one. But it's not just a new year that we have entered.

Parents can always use a hand or a sympathetic ear, not to mention activities to do with their children.

You can learn to speak and write German with instructor and author Leslie Michael at Dogwood Pavilion on Tuesday evenings starting Jan. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. Pre-registration is required and the course cost is $64.

If you're a senior citizen, there are plenty of organizations in the Tri-Cities that offer activities and support for you.Below is a selection from the Seniors section of The Tri-City News' Community Calendar: Seniors meet every Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver (BBGV) always needs volunteers but especially now. The mentoring agency currently needs 372 volunteers throughout the Lower Mainland (including 32 in the Tri-Cities) and the need is urgent.