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Breastfeeding drop-in centre
At Richmond health department, 7000 Westminster Hwy., in the rotunda behind the main part of the Richmond Hospital, every Wednesday from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. and every Friday morning, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Community health nurses available to help breastfeeding mothers with their individual questions and concerns (free). No appointment/referral necessary. 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.
Chapters Books programs
Writing group reviews publications of interest to writers and provides constructive criticism of manuscripts. Info: Bill at 277-6775.
Childbirth education
Richmond Hospital offers prenatal classes in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Punjabi, as well as a "Vaginal Birth after Caesarean" session. Info/registration: Education Services at 244-5509. For registration in Chinese, call Doris Lam at SUCCESS at 279-7180 and in Punjabi, call the Multicultural Society at 279-7160.
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.
City Centre community association programs
Kids programs: One's Day, fun for 18-24-month-olds; Woody Woodpeckers, simple wood projects for 2-3 and 4-5-year-olds; Cantonese for Preschoolers. Register for these and other programs by phone at 214-7716 or drop by 140-8279 Saba Rd.
English Language Program
Will begin offering courses from kindergarten through to adult levels, from all ESL backgrounds. Info/Registration times for all classes: 277-8012.
Free health clinics
For kids, travelers, seniors and babies are held regularly throughout Richmond. Info: Richmond Health Department at 276-4075.
Holistic Nights
At Serendipity's bookstore, Wednesdays to Aug. 19, 7:30-9:30 p.m., featuring therapeutic touch, craniosacral therapy, acupuncture and more. Info/reservations: 276-0463.
How to Get Better Grades in School
Terry Small gives info on the A.C.E. program in a seminar suitable for students of all abilities in Grades 4-12 and their families, July 24, 9 a.m. to noon, Palmer secondary. Info/registration: Richmond Continuing Education: 668-6123.
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
Kwantlen University College and Richmond Health Dept. host weekly and one-day-condensed classes taught by experienced childbirth educators in relaxed, informal small group setting, info: 599-2533 at Kwantlen University College.
Richmond Academy of Performing Arts-Music
Kids in ACTion, a fun reading clinic for Grades 1-3; Music classes from beginner to advanced in piano, violin, flute, guitar, organ, harmony, history. Info: 277-6835.
Richmond Arts Centre
Registration now on for spring '98 programs for arts, music, and dance courses for all ages, at 7700 Minoru Gate. Info: 231-6440.
Richmond Chinese Community Society programs
TOEFL exam prep class: July 31-Aug. 14; Karaoke class (Mandarin), Aug. 4-Oct. 6; Karaoke class (Cantonese), Aug. 6-Oct. 8 (info for classes, call 270-7222); Terra Nova Communicators (to improve communication skills in a supportive atmosphere) meets the second Wednesday of each month, 7:15-9:15 p.m. (English only), Info: Rita at 272-9331 or Elinor at 278-1403. Address: 208-8171 Park Rd. Info on these and other programs: 270-7222.
Richmond Community Music School
Fall registration now on for a variety of music courses including World Music, Music for Young Children, Suzuki Violin, Children's Choir, Theory, Harmony, History, Counterpoint and Analysis, Starter Classes in Piano, Violin and Guitar. Info: 272-5227.
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
Drop-in child-minding services available while participants take in fitness classes, racquet sports etc., Mon-Fri., 11:30 a.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
Registration now on for spring programs. Registration/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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