Thursday The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is offering a free workshop to help families understand the losses of dementia this Thursday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at Richmond Caring Place's Room 345/350, 7000 Minoru Blvd.
Families will learn how grief can impact caregivers and people with dementia. Pre-registration is required by contacting Krista Frazee at 604-238-7390 or kfrazee@alzheimerbc. org. For more information, visit www. alzheimerbc.org.
Friday
Music at the Cannery Summer Shows presents Gerry Layton this Friday, July 19 at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site.
The show starts at 6: 30 p.m. Admission is by donation and concerts are held outdoors.
The Community Arts Council of Richmond presents the second annual Midsummer Art's Dream art and photography show this Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21 at Thompson Community Centre's annex building, 5151 Granville Ave.
The exhibit is free and the opening reception on Friday runs from 6 to 8: 30 p.m. For more information, visit www. richmondartscouncil. org.
A new 11-session series focusing on adult literacy, Literacy FIRST! takes place from Friday, June 14 to Friday, August 23 at the Brighouse branch Community Place from 6: 30 to 8: 30 p.m, or from Saturday, June 15 to Saturday, August 24 from 10: 30 am to 12: 30 p.m. Space is limited to 10 participants and attendance at all 11 sessions is required for the best results. To register, visit any branch, call 604231-6413 or visit www. yourlibrary.ca/progs.
The program is free and offered in English.
Saturday
Looking for something to do on the week-ends? Come enjoy an afternoon movie and coffee social on the second and fourth Saturday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. at the South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Rd., Seniors Lounge. Bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Richmond Food Bank.
No cost or registration required.
For show titles, call South Arm at 604 718 8060.
