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CLASSES
Registration underway for Richmond Chinese Community Society's winter program, including classes in English, drawing for teens and adults, Mandarin, Chinese painting and more. Info: 270-7222.
January Suzuki violin preparatory classes registration now on for kids age 4 and Kodaly classes for kids 6-12, at the Richmond Community Music School. Info: 272-5227.
Fresh Start, a new quit smoking program offered by the Canadian Cancer Society, begins Jan. 15 and runs twice weekly for four weeks, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Richmond Hospital. Info/registration: 244-5509.
Information program for elementary school teachers on Wilderness of Wheels, a new classroom outreach program hosted by the Richmond Nature Park, Jan. 16-March 15. Info/registration: 273-7015.
Richmond Community Music School offers ongoing private instruction in a variety of musical instruments. Openings also in the Children's Chorus. Info: 272-5227.
Ukrainian egg decorating (Pysanky) workshops at the Ukrainian community centre, 5311 Francis Rd., 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month. Info: Joan at 275-8169.
Richmond Academy of Performing Arts '95/'96. Piano, flute, guitar, organ, theory, violin, woodwinds, voice. Info: 277-6835.
Mandarin Classes, at the Chinese Cultural Centre beginning Jan. 8 and Jan. 10, Richmond office, 860 - 4400 Hazelbridge Way. Info: 278-0873.
Canadian Cancer Society breast self-examination classes every Wednesday morning and evening at the South Arm community centre. To book an appointment with an English-speaking nurse, call 279-7150. To speak with a Cantonese- or Mandarin-speaking nurse, call 276-4075.
Richmond Star Promenaders Square Dancers offering beginner classes. Info: 270-1005.
West Coast School of Music registering for fall classes in piano, voice, guitar, sax, theory and more. Info: 272-3433.
Breastfeeding drop-in centre is held at the South Arm community centre, 8880 Williams Rd. every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Info: Diane Rosenberg at 276-4050.
Heart to Heart education and support,The Richmond Hospital every Tuesday evening, 7-9 p.m. in the rotunda. Info: 244-5167.
Indo-Canadian prenatal classes, The Richmond Hospital, Richmond Multicultural Society. Info: 278-6902.
Cantonese prenatal classes, co-sponsored by Success and The Richmond Hospital. Info: 273-9878.
Cancer education and support, the Richmond Hospital. Info: 244-5167.
Joint Works, a land-based recreational program for people with arthritis, to increase flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Now at West Richmond community centre, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone: 277-9812.
The Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society and the Cooper Boating Centre offer courses for the boater and the active recreation enthusiast who are interested in being better prepared for the outdoors. For additional course information and registration contact Sue Neale at 241-9453, fax: 241-4118.
Healing Touch: Hands-on healing one-day workshops. Call 271-1394.
The Creative Arts Workshop holds classes for adults every Thursday afternoon from 1-3 p.m. at the Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate. Anyone interested in working in oil or watercolor with a good instructor, please contact Carol at 274-4850 for more information. Info: Doris at 277-1539.
Sahaja Yoga meditation, taught by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, at Thompson community centre, 6671 Lynas Lane, every Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Info: 278-6649 or 325-2601.
Kwantlen College prenatal classes at Richmond campus. Financial assistance available. Also, breastfeeding, one-day prenatal and prenatal review classes. Register in person at the Kwantlen College Richmond campus, 8771 Lansdowne Rd., or by phone using Visa or Mastercard at (604) 599-2533 or 599-2501, or by writing to Kwantlen College, c/o Continuing Education Prenatal Program, P.O. Box 9030, Surrey, B.C., V3T 5H8.
Free health clinics for kids, travelers, seniors and babies are held regularly throughout Richmond. Call the health department at 276-4075 for more information.
Breast self-examination is taught every Wednesday morning and evening at the South Arm community centre by registered nurses, trained by the Canadian Cancer Society. Instruction is free. For an appointment in English call 279-7150, in Chinese 276-4075, and Indo-Canadian 276-4050.
Richmond Community Music School is registering students now for children's choir, theory, orff, recorder and suzuki violin classes. Private lessons are offered in piano, violin, flute, trumpet, trombone, voice and guitar. Info: 272-5227.
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