Monday, June 29, 2009

Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood House Seniors Celebrate



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June 29, 2009--
Wow! The Seniors of Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood House really celebrated the Multiculturalism with dances with colorful, native dresses; songs (Chinese songs), of course, lots of food.
Seniors from Filipino, Chinese, Vietnamese and Canadian community gave their out most in singing 'O, Canada.' Jose Mendoza and Angela Paiyizi coordinated the event.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Last pre-Reunion meeting!


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6/21/09
USNBEA Grand Reunion day is coming fast! This was our last meeting before the reunion and held at Frank's place. We had to 'tsibog' first. So many food at the table; salads,pancit bihon guisado,spring rolls (vegetable & togue type),and desserts like Eunice's puto bumbong, pan de sal ni Frank, more food (I don't know their names but they were absolutely good), and with some wine, 'ayos na naman.'
Then,we (Bob & Helene Montes, Lito & Eunice Blancaflor, Mario Suratos, Danny Libonao, Frank & Sony Tomelden, and Joe Suganob) went to more scheduling, organizing and preparing this year's reunion. And,we have to email more and phone each other, for more exacting details. Meeting adjourned about 6pm.
The USNBEA Grand Reunion 2009, is on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Riverfront Park, near Fraser River, Vancouver, BC, Canada. See you there!

Saturday, June 20, 2009

SRABC - Coquitlam Branch Annual Luncheon


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June 19, 2009--
Templeton Stroke Recovery went to Coquitlam Branch Annual Luncheon last Friday, June 19, via HandyDart.
Coquitlam group welcomed the SRABC branches from Burnaby (North & South), Delta, Douglas Park, Port Coquitlam, Shaughnessy, TEMPLETON and one person from Vernon Branch (Vernon, BC).
The luncheon was very good and entertainment, wonderful! Will be back next year, that's for sure!

Monday, June 15, 2009

Strides for Strokes!


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June 14, 2009-
Peace Arch Park was the place to be on Sunday, June 14, 2009. The Stroke Recovery Association of BC held its annual “Strides For Strokes.”
The Templeton group gathered at Templeton Park Pool early Sunday morning, (June 14, 2009). The HandyDart came at exactly 9am. Fourteen members and volunteers was really excited to go, being the first time that the HandyDart drove us from Vancouver to Peace Arch Park, near Peace Arch Border Crossing.
Branches from White Rock (host), Surrey, Coquitlam, Langley, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Shaughnessy and TEMPLETON came. Some branches (us included) had a table to show what they are doing in their groups. You could see all the smiling faces, meeting old friends and making new ones.
Featured: music by Ish Da Fish; very tall Mr. Bubbles; face-painting and a fire truck.
The emcee was Mark Madryga, senior meteorologist from Global TV Morning News, forecasted a very warm afternoon and was leader of the pack of very enthusiastic stroke survivors, relatives, volunteers and friends in walking around the park and the event raised $15,000 to support stroke survivors rehabilitation programs.

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Hats Off Day 2009




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Saturday, June 6, 2009 - 9am to 2pm
The Heights is a special place! This North Burnaby neighborhood has a strong sense of community, and a thriving business district all within walking distance.
Hats Off Day is when the Heights merchants "take their hats off" to their community and their customers and the entire Heights community celebrates together. It's was a huge, one-day extravaganza featuring a colorful main-street style parade with real local flavor, and a big street party afterwards.
Artists Helping Artists (AHA) is in Heights' neighborhood so, we were there, too!
With lots of music, food, kids activities! It was fun!!!

"Blueberries"

"Blueberries"
Finished now! Painting at BACI Building, 2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby, BC, Canada

"On to Whistler"

"On to Whistler"
Finished! Public showing now at Kensington Park Arena, 6159 Curtis Street, Burnaby, BC, Canada