Living

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.

We take many things for granted today, often not fully appreciating the amount of research, hard work or even the fascinating history behind some of our edible plants. Take the garden pea, for example.

Struggling with weight gain is my lifetime preoccupation.

Glen Pine Pavilion features arts instruction, wellness information and a little bit of dancing this month.

Yoga and pilates are being combined in a class for people 50 and older starting April 18 at Dogwood Pavilion. Omega Conway will lead this program, which runs Mondays until May 30 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

A new program aims to exercise people's memories.

Family caregivers who care for aging parents encounter caregiver stress, life-and-death medical crises, financial problems and property disputes.

Like some lucky people during spring break, we were out of town on a short holiday.

I've never seen a year that has stayed so cold and wet even into April and we're all starved for some outdoor colour. Early cool colour plants must be able to handle unexpected late frosts, cold winds and lots of very heavy rain.

Not long ago, I discovered my dad's favourite hobby. He enjoys collecting traditional tea pots and tea trays because it's part of his heritage. It calms him and creates a family sharing time.