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Alcoholics Anonymous Richmond district 36 offers help for those who have a problem with alcohol. Call 434-3933. B.C. Autism Society Parents Group Information available by calling 434-0880. Canadian Cancer Society support groups 'Living with Cancer' group meets every second Wednesday, Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Boulevard, 7-8:30 p.m.; Breast Cancer Support Group meets second Wednesday of each month, Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd.,7-8:30 p.m. Info: 279-7150. Breast Self-examination is taught every Wednesday morning and evening at South Arm community centre by registered nurses. Info: 279-7150. Those who have newly diagnosed breast cancer or know someone who does and would like a visit at home or in hospital from someone who has been there are invited to call the society's Visitor Volunteers at 253-8470. Child care support program All early childcare providers are invited to attend the Richmond Connections-hosted bi-monthly evening meetings. Informal networking, workshops, and video viewings and celebrations take place regularly at the child care support program office. Info: 279-7025. Diabetes Support Group Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at Minoru Seniors Centre, 10 a.m. Info: Bill Young, 279-9610. Gifted children The Gifted Children's association meets the second Wednesday of the month at T. Homma elementary. Info: 272-4001. Heart of Richmond AIDS Society Confidential support group for persons with HIV/AIDS, their families, friends and caregives, every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. at 8191 St. Alban's Rd. (Richmond Youth Service Agency). Info: Joanna at 275-9564 or John at 274-8122. Volunteers always welcome. Call 275-9564. HealthWeavers Women's Wellness: Therapeutic Learning Circles for women, bringing women together to share wisdom and information on life choices, at London Farm, 6511 Dyke Rd. Info: 275-2660. La Leche League of Richmond South Delta Group meets 7:15 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month to offer breastfeeding help and discuss concerns and issues. Babies and young children welcome. Info: Larissa at 278-7834. Loving Our Bodies And Eating Without Guilt Group meets every other Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. at Touchstone Family Association, 120 - 6511 Buswell St. Info: Linda at 279-5599. Moffatt House A home for expectant and new moms. Info: 275-7740. Moffatt House Outreach for single moms. Tuesday night support group meeting. Donations Centre: 241-9052. OSTOP New Richmond chapter of the Osteoporosis Society meets on the first Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon, at Minoru Seniors Activity Centre, room 1. Info: Alice at 889-9882 or Bernice at 274-7604. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS For meetings in the Richmond area, call 878-4575. Parents Together For parents experiencing parent/teen conflict, meets Tuesdays in Richmond. For location information, call Parentline at 325-0511. Parkinson's Disease Support Group The Richmond support group meets regularly. Info, write to: 117-8860 No. 1 Rd., Richmond B.C. V7C 4C2, or call Audrey Croutteau at 231-8205. Richmond Babysitting Exchange Get together with other stay-at-home moms for play groups, coffee and shared babysitting. Info: Richmond Women's Resource Centre, 279-7060. RICHMOND BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP Meets on the second Tuesday of every month from 7-9 pm at the West Richmond community centre. Info: Naz Chow at 278-0456. Richmond Community Health Committee Meets on the 2nd Wed. of the month, 7 p.m. in the administration conference room of the Westminster Health Centre at the Hospital site, 7000 Westminster Hwy. Info: Brenda at 244-5101. Richmond Hospice Association Programs: Bereavement support group meets second and fourth Thursday of each month, 7-9 p.m., room 294; Widowed support group meets second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m., room 345/350, both programs at Richmond Caring Place 7000 Minoru Blvd. Also, new one-on-one bereavement program for kids and teens. Trained volunteers available to visit with cancer or other patients at home. Info: 279-7140. Richmond's M&Ms Free drop-in for moms and munchkins ages 10-36 months every Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at South Arm community centre. Info: Amanda Hill, 241-8444. Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society Free settlement services for Filipino landed immigrants in Canada within the last three years. Orientation, information, referrals, workshops, counselling and self-help groups. Richmond Office: 210-7000 Minoru Blvd. Info: Carmen at 279-7165. Richmond Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Meets second Tuesday of each month from 1-3 p.m. in the Richmond Presbyterian Church Hall, 7111 No. 2 Rd. Info: Sharon at 279-0144 or Klaus, 271-0381. Richmond Stroke Recovery Meets Fridays at South Arm community centre, 11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Recovering stroke survivors and caregivers welcome for exercises and speech therapy. Bring your lunch. Info: 277-8094 or 277-1157. Richmond Women's Resource Centre Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd. For program information, call 279-7060. Single Moms Group Single moms are invited to the support group's weekly meetings. Childcare provided. Info: 241-9052. Stop smoking information and support Sponsored by Doctors for a Smoke-Free World, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives through education and support. Info: 278-8880. Time Out For Moms Support for moms and fun activities for pre-schoolers. Group regularly meets at Cambie community centre, Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., but is continuing over the summer at St. Edwards Chuch, 10111 Bird Rd. (off Shell Road between Cambie and Bridgeport). Info: Mary at 279-5599, ext. 121. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) A non-profit, and non-commercial weight loss support group is helping men, women and teens to take off pounds and keep off pounds sensibly. Info: Delores 274-7004 or 1-800-932-8677. Vancouver/Richmond Mental Health Network New members welcome to join A Mark of Health, a bimonthly art support group for "consumers" of the psychiatric system. Info: Igor at 877-1209. Visually Impaired People's Club of Richmond Group meets second Wednesday of each month, 1 to 3 p.m. in Room 340 at Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd. Info: Roland Katagi at 279-7007. Widowed Support Group Hosted by the Richmond Hospice Association. Group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at The Caring Place, room 294. Info: 279-7140. Women's Outreach Program Counselling and support to ex-residents from Nova Transition House; short-term counselling, support, information to women in the community who have been abused by their partner and need to know their options; by-request talks to the community on the issue of violence against women and their children. Info/appointment: Rosa Tesler, 270-4949. Young Moms Drop-in Group Meet every Thursday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd., room 295. Guest speakers, crafts, encouragement, free child-minding. Info: Michelle Currie at Richmond Youth Service Agency at 271-7600, ext. 11. |
