Join Community Board members Janet Berry, Ian Moore and Abeer Yusuf for a tête-à-tête about what a happy neighbourhood means to you, and how to take our shared ideas home and into our lives. RSVP for this free event via EventBrite. Learn more about this province-wide initiative at www.onthetablebc.com.
This program is open to all grandparents raising grandchildren, or any other family relatives raising a family member's child. In this support circle we discuss changes in social life, financial concerns, health issues and more. This program is in collaboration with Parent Support Services Society of BC. Call Parent Support Services at 604.669.1616 to register
Join us for coffee and tea, and an introduction to learning about Spanish culture, with Victor Pareoes. Then, practice dancing Salsa Cubana with people of all ages! Beginners welcome. To register please contact Omnia El Shayeb: 604.879.8208 ext 106 OELShayeb@mpnh.org Annie Yu: 604.879.8208 ext 105 AYu@mpnh.org Millie Martinez: 604.879.8208 ext 232 MMartinez@mpnh.org
We meet on a regular basis every two months to plan menus, identify nutrition topics of interest for seniors. Contact: Omnia El-Shayeb, Seniors LEAP Programmer, OELshayeb@mpnh.org, 604.879.8208 ext 112 (Arabic, English)
Taught by a certified instructor, these gentle yet effective stretches and exercises focus at improving mobility and decreasing physical and mental signs of ageing and also strengthening body muscles. $25/member, $30/non-member (10 sessions) Drop in $3.50/member, $5/non-members Contact Tracy Lynch, Seniors Program & Hub Coordinator tlynch@mpnh.org, 604.879.8208 ext 107
This program is designed for newcomer men and women with professional foreign community and social service experience who are then matched with an established professional mentor. The participant will learn more about Canadian community workplace and systems, practice work related English, have access to networking opportunities and make connections with professionals and institutions to improve […]
Meet for a free dinner with organized guest speakers and cultural programming. Contact Tracy Mclean, Aboriginal Family Support Worker TracyJ.IEY@vnhs.net, 604.879.8208 ext 209 Carmen Contreras, Family Resource Programs Coordinator ccontreras@mpnh.org, 604.879.8208 ext 202 (English, Spanish)
Staying active was never so much fun! Beautifully choreographed dances moves designed for all skill levels. Cost: $25/member, $30/non-member (10 sessions) Drop in $3.50/member, $5/non-members. Please register at the front desk or for more information please contact Mondays: Annie Yu, Seniors LEAP Programmer ayu@mpnh.org, 604.879.8208 ext 106 (Cantonese, English, Mandarin) Fridays: Shaelee Gummer, Better at […]
We believe that healthy children with involved parents lead to healthy communities. While there are many differences among Nations, there are some universal values, beliefs and practices that the program builds upon—such as storytelling, the spiritual connection to child-rearing, and the involvement of the extended family. Share traditional values and cultural practices to help parents, […]
¡Ser padre/madre puede ser dificil, pero no tienes que hacerlo sol@! ¡Nadie es Perfecto! Un programa de educación y apoyo para madres y padres con niñ@s de 0-6 años (6 semanas). Los adultos compartirán sus experiencias e intercambiarán ideas acerca de desarrollo infantil, connexión y comunicación, en una manera divertida, positiva y didáctica. Para más […]
