2026 Winter Active Living Guide

Adult 16+ years

Curator’s Tour: Solidarity Forever (14+ years) Join an engaging tour and discussion of the exhibition Solidarity Forever. Discover how organized labour helped shape New Westminster, what motivated workers to unite, and the challenges they faced. Explore the struggles and victories that transformed working conditions and continue to inspire action today. Curator: Heather Feeney. New Westminster Museum 604-527-4640 Thursday, 6:00 - 7:00 pm March 5 Registration Fee: $5.00 242902 International Women’s Day Walking Tour (14+ years) Celebrate on a guided walking tour through downtown New Westminster. Discover the stories of influential women who helped shape the city’s history, and learn about their remarkable contributions and achievements, past and present. New Westminster Museum 604-527-4640 Sunday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm March 8 Registration Fee: $5.00 242901 Heritage Book Club (14+ years) Each season, discover different cultures, communities, and histories while meeting new people and sharing thoughtful discussions about the featured read. This season, explore themes of culture, food, family, and grief in Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. Please come having read the book and ready to discuss. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. New Westminster Museum 604-527-4640 Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 pm March 19 Registration Fee: Free 242896 Victorian Book Club (14+ years) Every two months, discuss literature with other enthusiasts while sipping tea in Grandmother’s Room. Read literary works by the Brontës, Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, Oscar Wilde, H. G. Wells, Joseph Conrad, Henry James, Mark Twain and more. Irving House 604-527-4640 Call or email for information Registration Fee: Free museum@newwestcity.ca Crochet - Beginner (16+ years) Pick up a hook and give crochet a try in this fun, beginner- friendly class! Learn the basics of holding yarn, simple stitches, and how to start and finish a project. All materials provided for the Try-it! class and supplies will be discussed in the first session of the set. Queensborough Community Centre 604-525-7388 Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm January 14* 242147 January 28 - March 4 242146 Registration Fee: $88.00 / 6 classes $2.00 Try-it!*

The Fitness & Mobility Exercise (F.A.M.E) Program (18+ years) Support recovery from stroke and learn long term management strategies. FAME is an evidence-based group program developed by the University of British Columba. Registrants may opt-in to participate in a research study but are not required to. A completed PAR-Q form and a fitness screening assessment during the first class will be required to participate. təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre 604-777-5100 Wednesday & Friday, 1:30 - 2:30 pm January 16 - March 13 Registration Fee: $218.25 / 17 classes 243255 Stay Strong (19+ years) Exercise as a prescription for cancer. Low impact exercises in a highly motivating environment support physical and emotional well-being throughout participants’ cancer journey. This class is self-paced, participants must have an oncologist and/or family doctor clearance to exercises. təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre 604-777-5100 Tuesday & Thursday, 1:30 - 2:30 pm January 6 - February 5 242809 February 10 - March 12 242811 Registration Fee: $54.25 / 10 classes General Exhibit Opening: Solidarity Forever (14+ years) Fall in love with unions. Join us for opening remarks, activities, and light snacks and refreshments as we unveil our newest exhibition: Solidarity Forever. Located in the feature gallery, this exhibition showcases the foundation of organized union labour that built New Westminster. New Westminster Museum 604-527-4640 Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm February 14 Registration Fee: Free 242897

For registration information see page 3 or newwestcity.ca/registration

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