It was quite a celebration for England’s Queen Elizabeth II, who turned 83 on April 21.
News clips showed about 70 horses were turned loose in her honour (instead of putting flamingos in her castle yard).
The country and many parts of the world took the time to honour their much loved and respected monarch. She continues to be a living icon in an era of political uncertainty.
Join in the celebration of her life by attending a High Tea on Saturday, June 9 at the Langley Seniors Centre, located at 20605 51B Avenue. Shirley McWilliam, formerly of the Chocolate Cottage, will be your hostess for the celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Tickets are now on sale and there are two settings from which to choose – Noon and 2 PM.
For more information call the seniors centre at 604.530.3020.
The first week in June also marks Seniors Week. Check with your local seniors centre to see what activities are planned in your community. Make sure to get out and enjoy the fun.
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The May long weekend is usually recognized as the start of the summer season and lots of people hit the road to go camping (if the weather cooperates) and participate in many other activities.
High on the list of things to do that weekend is the annual Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair.
The world’s top cowboys and cowgirls will compete in a unique invitational rodeo format that ensures the sport’s premier athletes are showcased throughout the five performances, two on the Saturday and Sunday, and the Monday afternoon finals.
But the weekend is much more than the rodeo with the parade, carnival, musical entertainment, kids zone, and agricultural fair. This year will be the first annual Cloverdale Cowboy Cook Off, the World Freestyle Round-up for top pro and amateur freestyle skateboards, a classic car show, lumberjack show and Monster Truck rides. Tickets are on sale now.
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April was volunteer appreciation month and some people are curious about what you do to volunteer. For those of you who like to make your opinion known in surveys, there is a useful one being done now on volunteer activity. They are collecting data at www.canadian-universities.net/volunteer.
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On Sunday, May 27 you can run, jog, walk for water.
Abbotsford’s 5th annual premier running event is now a qualifying race for the famed Boston Marathon, but it is still a family friendly five km outing as well. The Run for Water now accommodates participants of all ages and abilities with great post race activities.
The fund-raising event helps tackle poverty and improve health in places like southern Ethiopia. One in six people do not have access to safe drinking water and water is one of the most significant global concerns today. For details about the event and how to donate, check www.runforwater.ca.