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Today's Programs (Fri Feb 3)
    MANDARIN
    10:00 AM Brighouse   Administration Room

 
 
PHILOSOPHER'S CAFE IN RUSSIAN
Join this gathering of Russian speakers for a lively exchange of thoughts and ideas on all sorts of topics. Free! Drop in!

Dr. Anatoly Mezheritsky shares his impressions about Canadian politics, education and business after his immigration from Russia in the 1980’s (2 hours)
Speaker is Dr. Anatoly Mezheritsky
Russian (Российская).
Thu  Jan 19  7:00 PM    Brighouse   2nd Floor Program Room

The impact of the satirical novel “Master and Margarita” and how it foreshadowed the tragedy of its author, Michael Bulgakov (2 hours)
Speaker is Dr. Ari Belenkiy
Russian (Российская).
Tue  Feb 14  7:00 PM    Brighouse   2nd Floor Program Room

慢性病自我調理法（粵語）
CHRONIC DISEASE SELF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CANTONESE) (2 1/2 hours)
In partnership with University of Victoria's Centre on Aging. Participants will learn about the symptoms common to the various chronic conditions and skills, including how to set goals, take action and solve specific programs, with support of the whole group to effectively manage their health and improve the quality of life. Care givers are also welcome. Must attend all six sessions to receive the Certificate of Participation. Registration ends January 30. Registration Required. Cantonese (粵語).
209 Sat  Feb 4  1:30 PM    Brighouse   Board Room
Sat  Feb 11  1:30 PM    Brighouse   Board Room
Sat  Feb 18  1:30 PM    Brighouse   Board Room
Sat  Feb 25  1:30 PM    Brighouse   Board Room
Sat  Mar 3  1:30 PM    Brighouse   Board Room
Sat  Mar 10  1:30 PM    Brighouse   Board Room

慢性病自我調理法（國語）
CHRONIC DISEASE SELF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (MANDARIN) (2 1/2 hours)
In partnership with University of Victoria's Centre on Aging. Participants will learn about the symptoms common to the various chronic conditions and skills, including how to set goals, take action and solve specific programs, with support of the whole group to effectively manage their health and improve the quality of life. Care givers are also welcome. Must attend all six sessions to receive the Certificate of Participation. Registration ends January 30. Registration Required. Mandarin (國語).
210 Sat  Feb 4  10:15 AM    Brighouse   Board Room
Sat  Feb 11  10:15 AM    Brighouse   Board Room
Sat  Feb 18  10:15 AM    Brighouse   Board Room
Sat  Feb 25  10:15 AM    Brighouse   Board Room
Sat  Mar 3  10:15 AM    Brighouse   Board Room
Sat  Mar 10  10:15 AM    Brighouse   Board Room

中文讀書會
CHINESE READING CLUBS
To join or get more information about RPL’s reading clubs, phone 604-231-6462 (RPL Chinese Information Line).

Cantonese (2 hours)
Cantonese (粵語).
Mon  Feb 6  7:30 PM    Brighouse   Administration Room

Mandarin (2 hours)
Mandarin (國語).
Fri  Feb 3  10:00 AM    Brighouse   Administration Room


NEW IMMIGRANT ORIENTATION
Learn about life in Canada and get information about local resources. In partnership with SUCCESS (Richmond). For info call 604-231-6462 (RPL's Chinese Info Line) or 604-279-7180 (SUCCESS). Admission by registration receipt only.

建立與家人的健康溝通
Effective Communication with your Family (2 hours)
English with Mandarin interpretation (英語講解﹐國語翻譯).
201 Wed  Feb 22  10:00 AM    Brighouse   2nd Floor Program Room

如何避免詐騙與保護消費權益
How To Avoid Scams (2 hours)
English with Mandarin interpretation (英語講解﹐國語翻譯).
200 Wed  Feb 15  10:00 AM    Brighouse   2nd Floor Program Room

健康飲食
How To Eat Well and Stay Healthy (2 hours)
English with Mandarin interpretation (英語講解﹐國語翻譯).
202 Wed  Feb 29  10:00 AM    Brighouse   2nd Floor Program Room

新移民須知
Information for New Immigrants (2 hours)
Mandarin (國語).
204 Wed  Jan 18  10:00 AM    Brighouse   2nd Floor Program Room

如何申報入息稅
Personal Income Tax - Cantonese (2 hours)
Cantonese (粵語).
206 Sun  Feb 26  10:00 AM    Brighouse   Performance Hall

如何申報入息稅
Personal Income Tax - Mandarin (2 hours)
Mandarin (國語).
203 Wed  Jan 11  10:00 AM    Brighouse   2nd Floor Program Room
205 Wed  Feb 8  10:00 AM    Brighouse   2nd Floor Program Room