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Autism Information meeting in Cantonese
SUCCESS and Autism Society of B.C. jointly present information meeting with guest speaker, Dr. Helena Ho of Sunnyhill Hospital. Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-noon, 300-8191 Westminster Highway. Info: 434-0880.
Beth Tikvah Outreach Programs
Jewish couples about to become parents welcome to join classes on prenatal care, Jewish beliefs and rituals, and more, at the synagogue, 9711 Geal Rd., Richmond. Info: Ruth at 274-9685 or Estelle at 271-6992.
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 and 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 a.m.-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.
Cultures in Contact
ESL Conversation Time, Thursdays at Broadmoor Baptist Church. to Dec. 10. Info/registration: 276-0246 or 277-8012.
English Language Program
Kindergarten, primary, secondary supplementary ESL instruction offered. Call Broadmoor Baptist Church at 277-8012, Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free health clinics
For kids, travelers, seniors and babies are held regularly throughout Richmond. Info: Richmond Health Department at 276-4075.
Holiday Hallmarks
Learn to make traditional Victorian Chrismtas ornaments and seasonal decorations, Sunday, Dec. 13, 1-4 p.m., Richmond Museum, 7700 Minoru Gate. Cost is $12 per fmaily or $8 per individual. Info: 231-6457.
Laubach Literacy Richmond
Volunteer English literacy tutors are available for one-on-one tutoring - students should be Richmond residents. Info: Dave Hogg at 272-1763.
Osteofit
Exercise classes for people with osteoporosis. Monday and Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Minoru Pavilion, 7191 Granville and Tuesday and Thursday, 10-11 a.m., Watermania. Classes end Dec. 10 and resume Kan. 12. Info: 270-3636.
Parenting Adolescents in Canada for South-Asian Parents
Meetings at Cambie secondary, 4151 Jacombs Rd., Room A120, 6:30-9 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. Separate evening breastfeeding and infant care classes as well as a tour of Richmond Hospital maternity area. 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 Boxing Club
Self-defense, fitness and boxing classes for kids, moms, adults and seniors. Call 889-2490 for free introductory week.
Richmond Chinese Community Society
Programs: Karaoke class in Mandarin, through Jan. 12; Karaoke class in Cantonese, through Jan. 14; Chinese calligraphy I through Jan. 12; Chinese calligraphy II, through Jan. 7. Also: 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 this and other programs: 270-7222.
Richmond Community Music School
Registration ongoing for private lessons in piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, flute, clarinet, trombone, trumpet, saxophone and percussion. New members for the children's choir welcome, for kids ages 6-12; hands-on fun with the African hand-drums/world music workshop, Monday evenings for adults and kids. Info: 272-5227.
Richmond Nature Park
Bird Feeders: build your own bird feeder, families with children aged 4 and over, Saturday and Sunday to Dec. 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Richmond Public Library programs
Info/registration: readers advisory desk at Brighouse branch or 231-6405.
Richmond South Delta Youth Internship Program
Information sessions for young adults aged 17 to 29 who are unemployed and out-of-school and seeking a career in an emerging industry. Info: 946-0324.
Richmond Star Promenaders
Beginners, modern square dancing class starts in January, 1999. Couples only. Info: 277-5875, 271-0589, 278-6478.
Richmond Women's Resource Centre
Fall programs at Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd.: English Conversation Group for those who speak English as a second language, Mondays 1-3 p.m., room 350. Friends and Neighbours Multicultural Group, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., room 340. Holistic Health Group, third Monday of the month, 7:30-9:30 p.m., room 340. Single Mother's Support Group, Fridays, 6:30-9 p.m., room 110. Wednesday Afternoon Drop-In, Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., room 110. Wednesday Night Drop-In, second and fourth Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., room 110. Women's Empowerment Group, Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., room 110. Yoga, beginner's level Mondays to Dec. 14, room 340, $25, $20 members. More info/registration: 279-7060.
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., weekdays, 11:30 a.m. Info: 277-6812.
Top Performance
Programs for Richmond kids and teens in speech, reading, acting, musical theatre, piano, guitar, violin, flute, all styles of dance and more. CPASR info: 277-6835.
Ukrainian Egg Decorating (Pysanka) workshop
Second Tuesday of every month at Ukrainian community centre, 5311 Francis Rd. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Info: Joan at 275-8169.
Weaving For Beginners
Registration now under way for adult workshop beginning Tursday, Jan. 21, 7-9:30 p.m., Richmond Arts Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate. Cost $110. Info: 231-6440.
Yoga
Yoga/meditation in daily living for beginners, four lessons, Wednesday, Dec. 16, Vedic centre, 8200 No. 5 Road. Info: Rita at 275-2544.
Acting Classes
Call for information on the latest programs. Info: Sandy Kidd 270-6500.
African Hand Drums
Learn to hand drum, adults and children, Monday evenings, Richmond Community Music School. Info: 272-5227.
Egg Decorating
Ukrainian Pysanky workshops, second Tues. of every month, pre-registration required, Ukrainian community centre, 5311 Francis Rd. Info: Joan 275-8169.
Swim Lesson
Registration now on for fall sessions, Minoru Aquatics and WaterMania. Info: Minoru 278-3178 or WaterMania 448-5353.
Yoga
Every Wed., 1-2:30 p.m., Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Society, 110-1200 W. 73rd, Vancouver. Info/membership: 267-0901.
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