SATURDAY
Looking for something to do on the weekends? 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.
MONDAY
Richmond Public Library is offering a free drop-in family games zone program at the Brighouse (Main) Branch, 7700 Minoru Gate until the end of March. It runs every Monday from 4 to 5 p.m. Activities and games will be provided, best for kids age seven and up. For more information, visit www.yourlibrary.ca or call 604-231-6412.
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.
For more information, call Janice at 604-279-7140.
WEDNESDAY
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.
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 604278-8159.
THURSDAY
Black Bond Books in Lansdowne Centre is holding a 15-table, 12day sidewalk sale from Thursday, May 9 to May 20 at the Lansdowne Centre food court. Part of the sales will be donated to the Richmond Food Bank. This year, children's character Arthur will visit on Saturday, May 18. Black Bond Books also collects gently used books for the Richmond Food Bank Feed the Mind program.
UPCOMING
Senior Link Independent Living Society will host a Pink Rose Tea on Saturday, May 25 at Richmond Alliance Church, 11371 No. 3 Rd. from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be a live performance featuring folkloric Mexican dancing led by Maria Hillmer, director of Mexico VIVO. All seniors and friends are welcome. For more information, call 604-562-4427.
The Purina Walk for Dog Guides is coming to Richmond on May 26.
The walk is a fun, family and dog-friendly event to fundraise to place dog guides with Canadians with disabilities at no cost. The 5K takes place at Garry Point Park at 9 a.m. For more information, to register, or to donate, visit www. purinawalkfordogguides. com. All proceeds go to the training of guide dogs.
The BC Children's Hospital and The Cancer Society will be accepting food donations for the Richmond Food Bank and giving basic haircuts at Creme de la Creme (in Lansdowne Centre, near old Zellers) on Sunday, April 28 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. All proceeds go to the charities. A minimum donation is $15.
MISCELLANEOUS
Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a non-profit weight loss support group. Find more information about the Richmond chapters by calling Lynda at 604-856-8014 or email [email protected].
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 604329-9760 or Art at 604462-9813.
The Richmond Gospel Choir meets on Sundays, from 1-2 p.m. at the Parish Hall of St. Alban church, 7260 St. Alban's Rd. We extend a warm welcome to those who would like to share the joy of singing. Everyone is welcome, male and female ( all ages). There are no auditions for this group. This is your opportunity to sing with a livley, enthusiastic group! For more information, contact Kevin Zakresky at: kevinzakresky@ me.com.
The Richmond Photo Club is comprised of a wide variety of beginner, intermediate and advanced photographers who shoot in digital and film format, using many different techniques. Club meetings offer evaluations, guest speakers, and workshops. Field trips and exhibitions round out the year's activities. They meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month (Sept. - June) at 7 p.m. in the Painting Studio, second floor of the Richmond Cultural Centre at the corner of Granville Ave. and Minoru Blvd.
Guests are welcome for two complimentary evenings. Www.richmondphotoclub.com.
