Saturday
Local Volkssport club is hosting a non-competitive 5K/10K walk in Terra Nova area on Saturday, Feb. 8. Free for new participants. For more info, contact Verni at 604-682-8390.
Upcoming
Mini book sale at Brighouse Library on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Richmond Public Library is partnering with Richmond Addiction Services Society (RASS) to offer a two-hour program called “Substance Abuse and the Family” on Feb. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brighouse (Main) Branch library, 7700 Minoru Gate. The program is free, but registration is required. To register, visit any branch of Richmond Public Library, call 604-231-6413 or register online at www.yourlibrary.ca/progs.
Participants will not only get to know the impacts that substance use has on families in general, but will walk away with a better understanding of the importance of personal as well as parental boundaries. The speaker will also discuss the impacts of youth drug use on families and how parents can create dialogue and open up conversation rather than continuously find themselves in conflict with their children.
Miscellaneous
Learn to cook low cost, nutritious and tasty meals while enjoying the company of new friends. The Community Kitchen program is held at South Arm Community Centre, The Caring Place, Gilmore Park Church and Cambie Community center. To join please call 778-885-5165.
Seniors keen on fishing and socializing can check out the Richmond Golden Rod N’ Reels. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Japanese Cultural Centre in Steveston and start at 10 a.m., followed by lunch at a favourite restaurant. For information, visit richmondgoldenrodsandreels.com. or call John at 604-275-3717.
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. For more information, call Janice at 604-279-7140.
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. There’s coffee and cookies provided. For more information, contact 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 and observe.
