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Become an Incredibly Effective Student
For kids in Grads 4-10 (parents encouraged to attend), Broadmoor Baptist Chuch, 8140 Saunders Rd. with Rick Gibbs, local principal. Info/registration: 277-8012.
Breastfeeding drop-in centre
At South Arm community centre, 8880 Williams Rd., every Wednesday from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Community health nurses from the Richmond health department are available to help breastfeeding mothers with their individual questions and concerns (free). Info: Diane Rosenberg at 276-4050.
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.
Buddhist meditation course
At the Buddhist temple, 9160 Steveston Hwy., free every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon. Free tours or meditation instruction by former monk Brian Ruhe, on most days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: Brian at 274-2822.
Cambie community centre programs
Tennis lessons on new courts at King George park, for children and adults. Bring your own racquet, balls are provided. Register at 273-3394 or drop by 4111 Jacombs Rd. (entrance off Cambie Road). Registration now on. Choose from Sprites, B.E.S.T., or Kinderfun.
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.
Chinese calligraphy/painting
Chinese painting classes every Thursday, 10:30 - noon or every Friday, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Info: 270-7222.
Conversation Classes
Trinity Lutheran Church, 7100 Granville Ave. Info: Pastor Wong, 278-1978 (Cantonese). Pastor Peter Tu, 278-6827 (Mandarin).
Divorce Care
Support group for people who are separated or divorced, Tuesday evenings 7-8:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 16 at Richmond Baptist Church, 6640 Blundell Rd. Info: Dale at 277-1939.
Free health clinics
For kids, travelers, seniors and babies are held regularly throughout Richmond. Info: Richmond Health Department at 276-4075.
Golfers' Guide to Tax Structured Wealth Management
With speaker Malcolm Ross, at Quilchena Golf and Country Club, Sept. 18, 7 p.m. Registration: Doug Moffat at 331-2524.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery speaker series
At 12138 4th Ave. Sept. 11, 7 p.m.: Artificial reefs. RSVP/info: 664-9009.
Heart to Heart
Richmond Hospital's heart-to-heart educational support series. Registration/Info: 244-5509.
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.
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.
Richmond Academy of Performing Arts
Children's language and drama, piano, violin, flute, organ, harmony, history classes and more. Registration now on: 277-6835.
Richmond Chinese Community Society programs
Women's group meets Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at 208-8171 Park Rd. Info: 270-7222.
Richmond Community Music School
Early registration now on for fall programs including music for young children, piano and violin for young children, children's choir, group starter classes in violin/guitar/piano. Info: 272-5227; openings in children's choir for singers ages 6 to 12 years (meets for one hour per week from Sept. to June)
Richmond Public Library programs
Book talks: Women Authors, Sept. 23, 1:30 p.m. and Mysteries, Oct. 28, 1:30 p.m., both at Brighouse branch. Call 231-6405 to register; Explore The Internet introductory sessions, Sept. 17, Oct. 21, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. at Brighouse, call 231-6405 to register or Sept. 18, and Nov. 20, 7 p.m. at Steveston branch, call 274-2012 to register; Hands-On Internet, Spet. 23, 26, Oct. 28, 31, Nov. 25, 28, call 231-6405 to register or drop by the readers' advisory desk at Brighouse branch.
Richmond Women's Resource Centre programs
Life Energey Practitioners group first meeting Sept. 15, 7 p.m. in room 340, Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd. Info: 279-7060. Women and APEC, the second international women's conference against APEC, at the centre, 110-7000 Minoru Blvd., Sept. 25, 6:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 736-3346.
Soul Circle
Monthly "spiral of enlightenment" meetings draw on two books by Winged Wolf. First Monday of the month, 7-9 p.m., West Richmond community centre, 9180 No. 1 Road and Francis. Info: 274-2254 or 878-1324.
Steveston community centre
Yoga Sunday mornings; afternoon stretch & Strength classes, badminton lessons for 9-12-year-olds (starts Sept. 25), Musical Tots, fencing, drawing, creative cartooning and more (walk-in registration starts Sept. 10, 7 p.m.). Info: 277-6812.
West Coast School of Music
Ongoing registration for the following instruments: piano, voice, guitar and all grades of theory and history. Teachers are fully qualified and experienced with all ages and levels. Info: 272-3433 (non-profit society).
West Richmond community centre programs
Adult, youth, and junior tennis and golf lessons, babysitting training; tae kwon do, preschool, sports pack, children's programs including piano and keyboard classes for kids ages 6-12; Fencing and more. Walk-in registration in progress, by phone, mail or fax. Info: 277-9812.
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.
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