Around Town

Monday

Are you gay, bisexual, or just not sure? Need a safe place to talk? HOMINUM is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bisexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. We meet every Monday evening in locations around the Metro Vancouver area. For more information and meeting location, call Don at 604-329-9760 or Art at 604-462-9813.

Tuesday

Richmond Hospice Association Library is open Tuesdays from 2 to 5 p.m. at The Caring Place, Suite 310, 7000 Minoru Blvd. Come and meet the librarian and see the resources for bereavement support. Call Janice at 604-279-7140.

Wednesday

A support group for the visually impaired meets on the second Wednesday of every month at the Japanese Cultural Centre from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The group meets with others who have similar sight problems - it could include those who have overcome and are able to give some simple assistance. Periodically, there are speakers from CNIB, Handidart, city hall, etc. It's an informative group with loads of laughs, too. Coffee and cookies provided. Call Edith Petersen at 604-276-0059.

The enRICHed Speakers Toastmaster's Club meets on Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. in Meeting Room M.1.003 at City Hall. This year the club is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Guests are welcome to attend.

The Richmond Garden Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Minoru Sports Pavilion, 7191 Granville Ave. All novice and experienced gardeners are welcome as our guests. For more information, call Gary at 604-278-8159.

Upcoming Richmond Public Library is offering a free and unique family literacy program called Learning Together. The program will take place at the Brighouse (Main) Branch, 7700 Minoru Gate on Wednesday mornings starting Jan. 15, and at Cambie Branch, Cambie Shopping Plaza at No. 5 and Cambie roads on Fridays starting Jan. 17. To register, visit any branch of Richmond Public Library or call 604-231-6412.