VOLUNTEERING

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is recruiting volunteers for its Income Tax Clinic Program, to assist low-income S.U.C.C.E.S.S. members in preparing income tax returns in March and April. Training provided by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and/or the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) at Surrey office in February and March.

Volunteers are required to speak/ read/write fluent English; second language of Arabic or Korean is preferred. For details, contact Becky Ip at 604-588-6869.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) at Surrey Libraries: Program enables teens to get credit for volunteer hours and gain valuable experience at public libraries. TAG is at City Centre, Fleetwood, and Guildford libraries. Info: call Carolyn at 604-598-7436, visit www.surreylibraries. ca/teens.

ACTIVITIES

Guided labyrinth walks: "Walking the labyrinth is an ancient meditative and contemplative practice." On Wednesdays (until Apr. 4, from 5-6 p.m.), the indoor labyrinth at Crossroads United Church will be open and guides will be present to offer orientation if you wish. "Spaces in the building will be available for quiet reflection as well. You are invited to drop in for a few minutes one week, or to make this a weekly practice." Church is at 7655 120th St., North Delta. Info: 778-593-1043, www.crossroads-united-church.ca.

CLUBS/GROUPS

North Delta Newcomers and Friends: "Ladies in North Delta, are you new to the area or would just like to meet some new friends? Join us for morning walks, card games, coffee, stitch and chat gatherings and/or monthly dinner meetings." Next meeting Wednesday, March 7. Info: Call Pam at 604-597-7974 or Kathy, 604-583-3691.

White Rock Hiking Club: "We hike on Thursdays from April to September. New members welcome." Info: wrhikers@gmail.com.

South Surrey Garden Club: Meets at 7: 30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday (except August and December) at St. Mark's Anglican Church, 12953 20th Ave. "We have a very active and full program with great speakers, field trips and workshops." Club info: Gillian Davis, gmcdavis@hotmail. com.

WAV (Widows at Victory): Social events for widows to meet other widows and have a social outing. Group meets on second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m., at Victory Memorial Park, 14831 28th Ave., Surrey. Colleen Bujak, 604-536-6522. CFUW (Canadian Federation of University Women) North Delta/Surrey is a club open to all women graduates, students and associates who support the mission and ideals of CFUW, and represent many countries. The club provides annual scholarships and bursaries to deserving female graduates who are going on to university. Monthly meetings (September to June). Contact Heather at 604-591-7678 or Eleanor at 604-589-3631.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Mental Health Family Support and Respite program for families/ caregivers with a family member diagnosed with a severe mental illness. This is a program of the B.C. Schizophrenia Society. Family support groups meet in Delta and Langley. Info: 604-574-1976 or email hardeep_ bcss@shaw.ca.

The Compassionate Friends Group: "Are you a grieving parent that has had the death of a child at any age? We have a self-help support group at Victory Memorial Park the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.," 14831-26th Ave., Surrey, in tearoom. Info: Colleen Bujak, 604-536-6522.

BC Cancer Agency's Patient and Family Counselling Services offers a support group program with art activities to help school-aged children (6-12) who have a parent or family member living with cancer. Info: 604-930-4000.