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Heart-to-Heart Workshop
The Richmond Hospital presents a class on "Anatomy, Physiology, Heart Function, Risk Factors and Treatment Option" in the hospital's Westminster Room on Wednesday, March 5, at 7 p.m. To register, or for more information, call 244-5509.
Parenting Workshop
Family Services of Greater Vancouver presents a workshop for parents of 6 to 12 year olds on March 6 at the Steveston community centre from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Info: 276-4050.
Understanding Asthma seminar
March 11, 7 p.m. at Abercorn Inn. RSVP: B.C. Lung Association, 731-5864.
Eggcellent Egg Decorating
Learn how to decorate eggs like the professionals. March 8, 1 - 2:30 p.m. (ages 4 to 6 years) Pre-register by calling 273-3394 or drop by the centre, 4111 Jacombs Rd.
Resume Critique
Richmond Women's Resource Centre presents a resume critique on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, between 7 and 9 p.m. at The Caring Place, 110-7000 Minoru Blvd. Info: 279-7060.
City Centre Community Association programs
Bicycle maintenance course (6 sessions), Feb. 15-March 22, 1-2 p.m. Info: Scott at 231-6455.
Richmond Women's Resource Centre programs
Women and Finance, with financial consultants, March 12, 7:30 p.m., room 340 (cost by donation); Self-improvement workshops: March 22: Assertiveness training, April 26: Healthy relationships, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Women's Space: afternoons of coffee, conversation, and good cheer, Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m., room 110. All programs at Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd. Info: 279-7060.
Parent/Youth Boat Building
Share in the experience in learning boatbuilding skills through the start to finish construction of a full-size boat. Classes begin Sunday, April 13, at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard, 3811 Moncton St., from 1 to 4 p.m. Also at the shipyard: Learn to write and record your experience with author/educator Vicki Jensen on Saturday, April 1, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Making a Greenland Paddly, hosted by Robert Morris, on Tuesday, April 15, from 7 to 10 p.m.; photography with Rick Blacklaws, on Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Kayak building classes on Monday, April 28, from 7 to 9 p.m.; Boat sketching classes on Sunday, May 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. Info: 241-9453.
West Richmond community centre programs
People's Law School leads free workshops on living wills, immigration procedures, family mediation, buying and selling a home and more. Info/register: 277-9812.
TOEFL English preparation course
Offered by Immigrant Services Society, March 11 to May 1. Info: 684-2561.
Richmond public library programs
Teen Study Skills (parents welcome), March 8, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the lecture hall, main branch. Register at the youth services desk or phone 231-6412; Wills and Estates, Brighouse (main) branch, March 13, 7:30 p.m. in the program room. Register at the readers' advisory desk or call 231-6405.
Cambie community centre programs
Advocacy and Parenting - When to Step In and How, March 10, 7-9:30 p.m. at East Richmond Community Hall, 12360 Cambie Rd.; East Richmond Community Association's annual general meeting: March 13, 7 p.m. at the centre; Job prep, for ages 13-17, April 10, 3-4:45, 4 Thurs. sessions; Buying a Condominium, April 24, 7-9 p.m. (18+ years). Info: 273-3394 or drop by the centre, 4111 Jacombs Rd.
Richmond Hospital programs
Osteoporosis prevention, March 11, 7-9 p.m. in the Westminster Room, 7-9 p.m. Info: 731-4997; Heart-to-Heart Education/Support Series: Feb. 26: "From the Ground Up - Developing a Personal Fitness Program", in the Westminster Room, 7 p.m. Drop-in fees or pay for the series. Info: 244-5509.
Senior Chorus
The Richmond Chinese Lutheran Church is organizing a senior chorus to promote the art of traditional Chinese songs. Registration for the chorus will be held from March 18 to 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Richmond Chinese Lutheran Church, 7100 Granville Ave. The chorus is open to Christian and non-Christian seniors age 60 and over. Info: Reverend Ray Wong at 278-1978.
Parenting Adolescents in Canada for South-Asian Parents
Meetings at Cambie secondary, 4151 Jacombs Rd., Room A120, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Info: Devinder Pawa at 668-6106.
Britannia Heritage Shipyard programs
Estuary Explorers Day Camp Adventures, for ages 6 to 12, five Saturdays to March 1st, 10 a.m-3 p.m.; Making a Greenland paddle, April 15, 7-8 p.m. (2 sessions); Build your own North Alaska recovery kayak, April 28, 7-9 p.m. (6 sessions); Sketching boats, four sessions beginning May 4, 1-4 p.m. (all skill levels). Registration/Info: 241-9453.
Richmond Community Music School programs
Openings in children's choir for singers ages 6 to 12 years. Choir meets for one hour per week from Sept. to June and presents a number of public performances during the year. Spring Break Piano Camp, March 17-21, for students at all levels who are studying for the June session of the Royal Conservatory of Music examinations. Recreational activities scheduled each day. Info: 272-5227.
Richmond Arts Centre programs
Painting workshop: Matisse and Fauvism (March 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.); Making New Look Old, March 15, 1-3 p.m. Register in person or by phone using Visa or Mastercard at 231-6440.
Music and drama,
beginner to advanced; Young People's Theatre, reading and acting classes for under-12. Info: RAPA at 277-6835.
Chinese Cultural Centre Classes
Cantonese, Mandarin, Read & Write Chinese and Tai Chi Classes. Info/registration: Chinese Cultural Centre Richmond Office 860-4400 Hazelbridge Way, 278-0873.
Ukrainian Egg Decorating (Pysanka) workshop
Second Tuesday of every month at Ukrainian community centre, 5311 Francis Rd. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Info: Joan at 275-8169.
Sea Island community centre programs
Ukrainian Egg Decorating, for ages 7-18 years, March 11, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the centre. Info: 278-5820.
Steveston community centre programs
Floral craft workshops for adults: March 3: terra cotta pot-stencilling; March 10: centrepiece/beeswax candles. Bridal workshops (Thurs.): March 6: party decorations; March 13: invitations and place cards; April 10: party favors; chocolate-making; April 17: flower basket/centrepiece. Pregister: 277-6812.
Breast self-examination classes
Hosted by Canadian Cancer Society every Wednesday morning and evening at South Arm community centre. Instruction is free. 279-7150. Canadian Cancer Society volunteers offer emotional support/info., visiting those with breast cancer in their homes. Info: 253-8470.
Conversation Classes
Trinity Lutheran Church, 7100 Granville Ave. Classes: Tues. and Wed., 11 a.m. to noon' pre beginners. 1-2:30 p.m. beginners, Intermediate, Advanced. Thursday evening, 7:15-8:15 advanced. Info: Nadine, 241-9057 or Pastor Wong, 278-1978 (Cantonese). Pastor Peter Tu, 278-6827 (mandarin).
Breastfeeding drop-in centre
At South Arm community centre, 8880 Williams Rd. every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Info: Diane Rosenberg at 276-4050.
Prenatal classes
At Richmond Hospital: Indo-Canadian (co-sponsored by Richmond Multicultural Society). Info: 278-6902. Cantonese (co-sponsored by SUCCESS). Info: 273-9878. Prenatal classes at Kwantlen College: 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. Info: Richmond Health Department at 276-4075.
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