SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Mini-bus trip, to It's A Wonderful Life, 12:30 to 4:45 p.m., offered by Confederation seniors' centre, $35.60, 604-294-1936.

Nativity displays from around the world, open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with live musical performance at 7:30 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5280 Kincaid St., 604-515-1800. Free. Info: www.festivalof nativities.com.

Fall fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Stephen's Church, 9887 Cameron St., with homemade crafts, baked goods, new gift items, plus concession area, silent auction and door raffles.

Holly tea and bazaar, 1 to 3 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church Hall, 7561 Gray St., presented by Girl Guides of Canada, Kingsway District. Admission: $1 (goes to the food bank). Includes tea and loaf. Silent auction, homemade crafts, baking and goodies, garage sale, fish pond and games for kids.

Christmas Shopping Fair, hosted by Order of the Amaranth, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 508 Agnes St., with Avon, Tupperware, Comfy Casuals and more, plus bake sale, crafts, luncheon and fashion show, $10. Tickets and vendor info: 604-463-8860.

Holly Jolly dinner and auction, 5:30 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales School, in the gym, 6656 Balmoral St. Tickets $40 per person, $70 per couple or $30 per person if purchased by Nov. 8. Contact sfdevent@yahoo.com for tickets.

A Good Old-Fashioned Christmas Bazaar, at St. Alban's Anglican Church, 7719 19th Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with tea, crafts, baking, children's activities and more.

Craft fair, at Edmonds Community School, 4 to 8 p.m.

Mistletoe Market, hosted by Gordon Presbyterian Church, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with silent auction, games, crafts, home baking. Lunch for adults $6, children $3. All welcome.

Christmas in November: Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella, fall tea and bazaar, with tea opening at 11:30 a.m., hosted by the Daughters of the Nile Zarah Temple No. 72, at the Gizeh Shrine Centre, 3550 Wayburne.

Bus trip to the West Coast Christmas Show in Abbotsford, with Bonsor Seniors, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $26.598, 604-439-5510.

Christmas bazaar, hosted by New Vista Society at 7210 Mary Ave., 2 to 5 p.m., with home baking, crafts, art, Barbie dolls, handmade purses, scarves, hats, health foods, cosmetics crystal jewelry and more.

Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Swedish Canadian Manor auditorium, 1812 Duthie Ave., with crafts, baking, white elephant items, plants, Christmas items, coffee, tea and more.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Christmas With The Horses, presented by the Burnaby Horsemen's Association, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Burnaby Equestrian Centre, 9080 Avalon Ave. (off Cariboo Road), with pony rides, Western demonstration, drill team, vaulting and jumping demonstrations, visit from Santa, concession, crafts, facility tours and more. Dress warmly. Info: 604-421-8861.

Riverview Preservation Society, public meeting, 1:15 to 3:30 p.m., at Burnaby Public Library McGill branch, 4595 Albert St., 604-299-8955.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1

Health Alert, at Bonsor seniors' centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., with regular drop-in services from 10 to 11:45 a.m. including blood pressure, weight/height monitoring, health info, massage and relaxation, with exercise at 11 a.m. and presentation at noon: Attitude Adjustment: The Benefits of Positive Solitude.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3

Burnaby Writers' Circle, meets 1:30 to 3 p.m., at Confederation Centre, 4585 Albert St., in the program room. Info: 604-945-5024.

Jingle bell lunch, noon to 2 p.m. at Edmonds Community Centre for 55-plus, 7282 Kingsway, $14.80 members, $18.50 non-members, 604-525-1671.

Burnaby Women's Connection, hosts a Christmas luncheon at noon at the Scandinavian Centre, 6540 Thomas St., with speaker Gloria Edgecombe on 'Memories of Christmas in Other Lands.' Feature: Antique toys, with Joy Carter. Music by Christine McGee. Reservations: Aileen, 604-931-1712. Cost: $15.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4

Victorian Country Christmas, in Puyallup, Washington, a day trip offered by Bonsor Seniors, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., $50.20, 604-439-5510.

Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church, Rumble and Gray, with clothing, housewares, toys, books and more. Donations welcome.

Health Watch, at Edmonds Community Centre for 55-plus, 7282 Kingsway, with regular drop-in services from 10 to 11:45 a.m., including blood pressure, height and weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage, relaxation and chair exercises. Foot clinic by appointment (paid service).

13th annual seasonal celebration, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, with activities for the whole family including wreath-making, paper quilling, a chocolate workshop and more, plus entertainment by Bobs and Lolo, Fabulous Fables and Masked Mayhem, Youth in Motion and Continuum Dance Company. Donations of unwrapped toys or non-perishable food items will also be accepted on site by the Burnaby Christmas Bureau.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6

Christmas bazaar, with new items and handmade Christmas crafts, plus concession, door prizes and raffle ticket sales, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Montecito Elementary School gym, 2176 Duthie Ave., Burnaby, 604-664-8766. Fundraising for field trips and sports equipment.

Burnaby-New Westminster prostate cancer support and awareness group, meets from 10 a.m. to noon at Burnaby Hospital, in Education Room A on the second floor, 3935 Kincaid Ave. Info: Ian, 604-421-8813 or www.procansupport.com.

Breakfast With Santa, 9 a.m. to noon at St. Alban's Daycare, 7717 19th Ave., with breakfast, bake table, craft table, silent auction, raffle door prizes and visit from Santa. Tickets $6.50 per person, free for children under three. Available at the daycare. Info: 604-522-6228 or stalbansdaycare@shawbiz.ca.

Southeast Burnaby community police office, open house, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 7191 Arcola Way, at HighGate Village. See what services are provided, talk to police officers, bring your concerns, take part in Kidz Printz children's ID service and see how police work. Call 604-656-3275.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7

Mini-bus trip, to see the Rogers Santa Claus Parade in Vancouver, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., offered by Confederation Centre in North Burnaby, $7.40, 604-294-1936.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8

Health Alert, at Bonsor seniors' centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., with regular drop-in services from 10 to 11:45 a.m. including blood pressure, weight/height monitoring, health info, massage and relaxation, with exercise at 11 a.m. Foot clinic available by appointment (paid service).

Christmas Cottage, a day trip offered by Bonsor Seniors, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., $14.98, 604-439-5510.

Wednesday, December 10

B.C. Genealogical Society, meets at 7:30 p.m. at Edmonds Community Centre for 55-plus, 7282 Kingsway. Visitors welcome, introductory classes offered. Info: 604-431-6149, 604-522-6453.

Thursday, December 11

Lunch With The Stars, at Bonsor Recreation Complex, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., with showing of The Nanny Diaries, $7, 604-439-5510.

Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church, Rumble and Gray, with clothing, housewares, toys, books and more. Donations welcome.

Health Watch, at Edmonds Community Centre for 55-plus, 7282 Kingsway, with regular drop-in services from 10 to 11:45 a.m., including blood pressure, height and weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage, relaxation and chair exercises. Presentation at 11 a.m. on Attitude Adjustment: The Benefits of Positive Solitude.

Saturday, December 13

Women's group meeting, with potluck and games, at the North Fraser Métis Association, 7726 Edmonds St. Bring what you can. All women welcome. Call Kimberley Hayek, 604-617-4894, for information.

Toy drive for the animals, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the B.C. SPCA, 3202 Norland Ave., 604-291-7201. Bring quality food and toys for all the shelter's animals - dogs, cats, rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs, rats, birds and more.

Sunday, December 14

SFU Philosophers' Café, 7 p.m. at La Fontana Caffe, 101-3701 Hastings St., with The Dating Game No. 4 - the Christmas party conclusion. Coffee and treats will be available as participants ponder what they have learned over the past three discussions about dating. Registration not required. Admission $5. Info: 778-782-5215.

Monday, December 15

Evening dance and Christmas dinner, with roast beef dinner, at Confederation Centre for 55-plus, $25 per ticket. Info: Lydia, 604-253-2276.

Health Alert, at Bonsor seniors' centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., with regular drop-in services from 10 to 11:45 a.m. including blood pressure, weight/height monitoring, health info, massage and relaxation, with exercise at 11 a.m. and presentation at noon: Understanding Dementia.

Tuesday, December 16

Christmas lights tour, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., with Edmonds Community Centre for 55-plus, $10, 604-525-1671.

Send non-profit event information to calendar@burnabynow.com. Allow at least three weeks' notice.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18

Health Watch, at Edmonds Community Centre for 55-plus, 7282 Kingsway, with regular drop-in services from 10 to 11:45 a.m., including blood pressure, height and weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage, relaxation and chair exercises. Presentation at 11 a.m.: Imagine ... travelling to a sunny place.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 29

Mochitsuki Day, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the National Nikkei Museum and Heritage Centre, a traditional Japanese end-of-year activity with mochi pounding, manju sales and other Japanese foods and goodies. Free admission. For information: Frank Kamiya, 604-929-4476; Yoshi Hashimoto, 604-850-7105; Fumi Hori, 604-434-6260; Roberta Nasu, 604-432-6160.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31

Countdown to 12, a morning celebration featuring festive goodies, company and entertainment, Countdown to 12 noon and raise your glasses to ring in the new year, 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Confederation Centre, 4585 Albert St.,

$12, 604-294-1936.

JANUARY 10, 2009

Women's group meeting, with story time, at the North Fraser Métis Association, 7726 Edmonds St. Bring your children and youth and a story to share. All welcome. Call Kimberley Hayek, 604-617-4894, for information.