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SUPPORT GROUPS

MSG, Menopause Support Group will not meet Dec. 21 as previously noted. No further meetings of this group are planned. Info: Margaret at 272-0115.
B.C. Sleep Apnea Society hosts a public meeting at Richmond General Hospital, Jan. 15, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Info: Herb at 583-4800 or Miriam at 253-3293.
Richmond High's Mothers Who Care group meets for prayer every second Tuesday, at 9:15 to 10:15 a.m., 8671 Cullen Cr. (Francis and No. 3). Info: 274-7596.
Bereavement Support Group meets weekly at the Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Gate, 7 to 9 p.m. Info: 279-7140.
New The Richmond First Nations Drop-in: The Richmond First Nations Support Society and the Family Empowerment Program host a new program for families of aboriginal ancestry, with children up to 6 years of age, every Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4060 Garden City Rd. Info: Roberta at 241-7794.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Richmond district #36, offers help for those who have a problem with alcohol. Call 434-3933.
Richmond's M&Ms (Moms and Munchkins ages 10-36 months) free drop-in meets every Thursday, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at South Arm community centre.
Drop-in counselling services at Richmond Chinese community centre, every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon, featuring counsellors from Family Services of Greater Vancouver. Info: 270-7222.
Low self-esteem? Unhappy relationships? ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and/or Dysfunctional Families) hosts meetings at Richmond Family Place, 6560 Gilbert Rd., Fridays at 7 p.m. Info: Tina at 270-3748.
Parents Together, a self-help/support program for parents experiencing parent/teen conflict, meets Tuesdays in Richmond. For location information, call Parentline at 325-0511.
The Arthritis Society meets the fourth Monday of every month at Brighouse Park, Granville and No. 3 Road, 8 p.m. Info, Richard Willett at 270-3845.
Concerned about someone's drinking? Contact Al-Anon or Alateen at 663-1716.
Loving our bodies and Eating without guilt support group meets bi-weekly (Wednesdays) 7 - 9 p.m. at Touchstone Family Centre, 5160 Granville Ave. Info: 277-5727.
Single Mothers Support Group: a new support group for single mothers. Free childcare will be provided. To register, or for more information call 279-7060. Sponsored by Richmond Women's Centre and the Vancouver YWCA.
The ME Support Group meets the first and third Mondays of each month at Brighouse Park Pavilion Room "A" at No. 3 Road and Granville, 7 p.m. Spouses welcome. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is also known as Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. For more information, call Linda at 277-7450 or Irene at 271-5470.
Weekly meditation group meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 268-3580 Moncton St. Info: 275-5443.
Nar-Anon meets Tuesday evenings, 7:30 p.m. at St. Anne's of Steveston Anglican Church - 4071 Francis Rd. Info: Judy 270-4689.
The Cohousing Network offers assistance and networking to those interested in starting a owner-occupied housing community with common amenities. All ages, singles and families are welcomed. Info: Hope Wells at 272-1024.
All early childcare providers are invited to attend the Richmond Connections - child care support program's bi-monthly evening meetings. Informal networking, workshops, and video viewings and celebrations take place regularly at the Child Care Support Program office. Call 279-7025 for more info.
C.H.A.D.D. of Richmond (Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders), Parent Support Group meets, the third Tuesday of the month, through to June (excluding December) at T. Homma School, 5100 Brunswick Dr., 7:30 p.m. Info., Dale: 271-9285, Bev: 271-8338 or Fax: 272-6651.
The Richmond Women's Resource Centre Association's Holistic Health Group meets every third Monday of the month at the Caring Place, room 340 to provide information and discussion on alternative/complimentary medicine, as another component of New Directions in Health. Info: 244-5955.
Nicotine Anonymous meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at South Arm community centre, 8880 Williams Rd. Information: Pat, 275-3880.
Richmond Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support group meets on the second Tuesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Richmond Presbyterian Church Hall at 7111 No. 2 Rd. Info: Louise at 274-6776.
The Richmond Anti-Poverty Society addresses poverty issues and welcomes volunteers to help with several community projects. If interested in volunteering and/or membership call 274-9378.
Coming Together in a Supportive Community, an ongoing group for men and women seeking to live more joyfully, authentically and fully. Alternate Wednesdays, 7-9:30 p.m. 271-1394 or 875-6807.
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