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Program Guide SPRING 2018 - Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
Program Guide
SPRING 2018         Little Mountain
              Neighbourhood House
Program Guide SPRING 2018 - Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
OUR SERVICES

                                                                                            Child Care Programs      4-5

                                                                                      Family Resource Programs      6 -7

                                                                                     Children and Youth Programs     8-9

                                                      VISION                                    Senior Programs    10 - 11
                C onnect, engage and empower community
                members to create a vibrant, inclusive and
                                   caring neighbourhood.
                                                                                           Settlement Programs     12 - 16

                                                    MISSION                                Community Programs      17 - 19
        Develop and facilitate social, educational, cultural
             and recreational programs and initiatives that
       strengthen neighbourhood life for a diverse group of
                                     community members.
                                                                                         Community Engagement            19

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Program Guide SPRING 2018 - Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
Child Care Programs

                                                                                          Child Development                     Little Mountain                       Marguerite
                                                                                                      Centre                 Out of School Care                Out of School Care
                                                                                                       (CDC)                            (LMOSC)                           (MOSC)
                                                                                       An inclusive centre thats         Promotes & encourages your         Promotes & encourages your
                                                                                       works closely with parents        children to express them-          children to express them-
                                                                                       & VSCD to meet all of your        selves and to have fun in a        selves, and to have fun, in a
                                                                                       child’s basic needs. We believe   safe & welcoming environ-          safe and welcoming inclusive
                                                                                       that children learn best while    ment that respects everyone.       environment. Our program
                                                                                       playing, exploring, & discov-     Fostering skills that help de-     will encourage your child to
                                                                                       ering their environment and       velop your child into confident,   explore their creativity, huma-
                                                                                       the world around them. We         healthy leaders of tomorrow.       nity, & passion for learning.
                                                                                       provide a hot nutritious lunch,   We provide a nutritious break-     This program serves Shaugh-
                                                                                       and 2 nutritious snacks daily.    fast and snacks each day.          nessy Elementary School.
                                               CHILD CARE PROGRAMS                     Who: Licensed day care
                                                                                                                         Who: Licensed daycare              Who: Licensed daycare
                                                                                                                              6-12 yrs                           6-12 yrs
    W  e provide a safe happy, healthy environment for children, parents &                  3-5 yrs
    staff. Our Child Care centres are all licensed with qualified staff who            When: Mon-Fri                     When: Mon-Fri                      When: Mon-Fri
    work to meet & comply with the Child Care Licensing Regulations set                      7:30am-5:00pm                     7:30-9am & 3-6pm                   After school care
    out by the Community Care & Assisted Living Act. We provide enriched                                                       +Pro-D & breaks                    7-9am & 3-6pm
                                                                                       Where: Total Education
    programs that run year round, offering care to children and families in                                                                                       +Pro-D & breaks
    our community; nurturing children’s growth in a safe place.                        Program, 425 E. 29th Ave          Where : McBride Elementary
                                                                                       Vancouver                         School, 1300 E. 29th Ave           Where: Shaughnessy
                                                                                                                         Vancouver                          Elementay School, 4250
                                                                                                                                                            Marguerite St, Vancouver
                                     Geraldine Clevette, Child Care Manager            Cost: $775/month*
                                                                                                                         Cost: $390/month*
                                                      604.879.7104 ext 311               Subsidy applications              Subsidy applications             Cost: $450/mo
                                            geraldine_clevette@lmnhs.bc.ca               accepted.                         accepted.                          Subsidy applications
                                                                                                                                                              accepted.
                                                                                                                         *Kindergarteners qualify
                                      Janis Venn, CDC Senior ECE Supervisor            * Includes the New Child Care
                                                                                                                         for the New Child Care Fee         *Kindergarteners qualify
                                                              604.876.0517             Fee Reduction Policy from BC      Reduction Policy from BC           for the New Child Care Fee
                                                           cdc@lmnhs.bc.ca             government once approved.         government once approved.          Reduction Policy from BC
                                                                                                                                                            government once approved.
                                                                                                                         Includes: Snacks, field trip and
                                       Christie Akhurst, LMOSC Coordinator             Includes: 2 snacks, lunch, 2
                                                                                                                            transportation costs.           Includes: Snacks, most
                                                              604.713.5565             field trips each year.                                               fieldtrip and transportation
                                              christie_akhurst@lmnhs.bc.ca                                               Contact: Christie                  costs.
                                                                                       Contact: Janis
                                                                                                                                                            Contact: Jordan
                                           Jordan Layne, MOSC Coordinator
                                                            604.713.5960
                                            mosc_coordinator@lmnhs.bc.ca               Sunset Daycare Affiliated Daycare
                                                                                       Where: 8054 Buscombe St.

                                                                                       Contact: Sandy Parmar, Acting Senior ECE Supervisor
                                                                                                604.325.3817; sunsetdaycare@telus.net

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Program Guide SPRING 2018 - Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
Family Resource Programs

                                                                                                                           Family Drop-Ins                         Ready Set Learn!                                 Counselling
                                                                                                                                                                                                Counselling is provided by practicum
                                                                                                              Come and play with your child at        A free kindergarten readiness             students training to become
                                                                                                              our family drop-ins! This program       program that requires parent/             professional clinical counsellors.
                                                                                                              provides the opportunity for            caregiver participation and takes         Counsellors work with clients
                                                                                                              parents/caregivers and their young      place in local schools.                   experiencing       challenges     with
                                                                                                              children (0 to 6 yrs old) to meet new                                             anxiety, depression, bereavement,
                                                                                                              friends, play, and sing together. No    Who:     Parents/caregivers   with        life transitions, family conflict, and
                                                                                                              registration is required.               children starting kindergarten, 4-5       low self-esteem etc. Open to eligible
                                                                                                                                                      years                                     community members. Appointments
                                                                                                              Who: Parents/caregivers &                                                         are required.
                                                                                                                                                      Where: Various schools. See below
                                                             FAMILY RESOURCE PROGRAMS                               children aged 0 to 6 years
                                                                                                              When and Where :                        Cost: Free                                Who: Teens, adults, and seniors
                                                                                                              Gray’s Park E. 33rd Ave &               Contact: School for registration or       When: Various days
          W  e support the development of happy, healthy, families through drop-ins,                          St. Catherine’s Street                  Maria                                     Where: LMNH
          parent education workshops, support services, and other family centered programs.                   Mon & Wed, 9:30am–11:30am                                                         Cost: Free
                                                                                                                                                                                                Contact: Katie
                                                      Maria Valenzuela, Family Resource Manager               When and Where : LMNH
                                                                           604.879.7104 ext 316               Fri , 9:30am-11:30am
                                                                  maria_valenzuela@lmnhs.bc.ca                Sat, 10am–12pm
                                                                                                              Cost: $2/per visit or
                                                                                                                    $5/month per family
              Katie Bird, Family Support Worker          Milan Veljkovic, Father’s Group Facilitator          Contact: Maria
                           604.876.0517 ext 304                                       604.879.7104
                         katie_bird@lmnhs.bc.ca                       milan_veljkovic@lmnhs.bc.ca
                                                                                                                          Mother Goose @
             Gregory Kidd, Physical Literacy and
                Nature Exploration Coordinator
                                                       Rene Gaviola, Father’s Group Co-Facilitator
                                                                            604.879.7104 ext 408
                                                                                                                                 Hillcrest
                          604.879.7104 ext 319                          rene_gaviola@lmnhs.bc.ca              Learn songs, rhymes, and stories to
                     gregory_kidd@lmnhs.bc.ca                                                                 tell your baby and to stimulate your
                                                                                                              baby’s early language development.

            Family Support                       Single Mom’s                       Photography               Who: Parents & infants 0-1 year
                                                                                                              When: Tue 10:30am-12pm or
The Family Support Worker is
available to provide one-on-one
                                               Support Group                         for Fathers              Cost: $45.50
                                                                                                                          12:30pm-2pm

                                                                                                              Who: Parents & toddlers 1-2 years
support and referrals to parents
who are facing life challenges.
                                   Are you a single mom looking
                                   to meet other single moms for
                                                                      Create lasting memories. Join a
                                                                      two part series of our Father’s         When: Tue                                                   Art Therapy                   Counselling for Men
Staff can help you apply for       encouragement and support?         Group focusing on photography.          Time: 9:40-10:15am Cost: $45.50
child care subsidy, subsidized     Join    Little  Mountain      in                                           Contact: Hillcrest Community            The art therapy program is                Our certified counsellor with work
housing, leisure access pass,      partnership with the YWCA for      Part 1. Child portraiture               Centre at 604-257-8680                  facilitated by a student attending        with men experiencing challenges
and income assistance as well      our weekly support group and       Have fun bonding with your kid                                                  the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute.      with anxiety, depression, family
as other services. Appointments    be part of a community of single   by taking their portrait.                                                       The art therapy student will work         conflict, stress, etc.
are appreciated but drop-ins are
welcomed.
                                   moms in your neighbourhood.
                                   Childminding    is    available.   Part 2. Toys & Memories
                                                                                                                       Nature Exploration             with clients to encourage them
                                                                                                                                                      to express themselves through             Time: Tue eve & Sun afternoon
                                   Registration    is     required.   Revive the magic & bring back                                                   different art forms and to address a      When: Jan 8 - May 13
                                                                                                              Come out and join our community                                                   Cost: Free
Who: Parents of children; 0-18                                        memories of treasured toys.                                                     variety of issues such as anger, grief,
                                                                                                              garden program this spring!                                                       Contact: Maria or Katie
yrs                                Who: Single Mothers			                                                                                             and loss. Appointments are required.
Where: LMNH                        When: Wednesdays, 6-8pm            When: Wed                               Who: Parents & children 0-5 years
Cost: Free                         Where: LMNH         Cost : Free    Time: 6-8pm, May 9 - Jun 20                                                     Who: Children, youth, adults
                                                                                                              When: Sat 10am-12pm
Contact: Katie                     Contact: YWCA at 604-619-          Contact: Milan or Rene                                                                   & seniors.
                                                                                                                     Mar 3 - Apr 28
                                   5276 or singlemoms@ywcavan.                                                                                        When: Mon & Sat
                                                                                                              Where: LMNH /
                                   org                                                                                                                Where: LMNH
                                                                                                                     Riley Park Garden field trips
                                                                                                                                                      Cost: Free
                                                                                                              Contact: Maria
                                                                                                                                                      Contact: Katie
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Program Guide SPRING 2018 - Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
Children and Youth Programs

                                                                                                          Children’s Programs McKenzie Elementary                                              Youth Programs
                                                                                                                               Literacy Circle
                                                                                                              (6-12 years old) Who: Grades 1 – 3                                              (12-18 years old)
                                                                                                                                           When: Mon, Thu;
                                                                                                                                           Where: Activity Room
                                                                                                 School’s Out                              Cost: $50 - 10 weeks
                                                                                                                                           Time: 3pm – 5pm
                                                                                                                                                                                  Learning is First (LIFT)
                                                                                                 Literacy Enhancement Project:                                                    Tupper High School
                                                                                                 Increase physical literacy through        Registration: These programs are
                                                                                                 recreational play. Increase academic      open to children attending the five This program offers Tupper school
                                                                                                 literacy through themed activities        schools listed.                     students group and one-on-one
                                                                                                 such as science experiments,              Contact: Stephanie                  homework help in a supportive,
                                                                                                 nature, life skills, and more. Increase                                       enriching     atmosphere.    The
                                                                                                 social and emotional health with                                              program     provides   volunteers
                                                                                                 group games, and leadership               Special Services                    from the UBC Trek program for
                                                                                                                                                                               mentoring, tutoring and guidance.
                                                                                                 skills. Join our staff for a fun and
                                                  CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS                       educational after school program!         to Children                            Who: Gr. 8-12
                                                                                                                                   Provide 1-1 or small group support             When: Tue, Thu;
                                                                                                 Brock Elementary Literacy Circle  to special needs children/youth and            Where: Tupper Cafeteria
                                                                                                 Who: Grades 1 – 3
   The CY Department offers a wide range of programming for children and youth ages              When: Tue, Thu;
                                                                                                                                   their families. This home visiting             Cost: Free
                                                                                                                                                                                  Time: 3-6pm
   6-19 years old. The diverse programs range from after school literacy programs, home-                                           program is citywide developing
                                                                                                 Where: Gym (Tue),Music Room (Thu)                                                Contact: Steve
                                                                                                                                   goals with the family, and social
   work clubs, pre-teen drop-ins, camps, youth council, leadership, as well as special events    Cost: $50 - 10 weeks
                                                                                                                                   worker and connecting the children
                                                                                                 Time: 3-5pm
   throughout the year. All programs take place at the Neighbourhood House, local ele-                                             to their local resources. Referrals Registration: Open to all Tupper
   mentary or secondary schools, and community organizations within the Riley Park area.                                           and funding through Ministry of Secondary students
                                                                                                 Livingstone Elementary            Children and Family Development.
   These programs are funded by United Way of the Lower Mainland (School’s Out),                 Literacy Circle                                                                  BEYOND EDUCATION (BE)
                                                                                                 Who: Grades 1 – 3                         Contact: Tanya
   BC Gaming Branch, BCRPA, Betty Averbach Foundation, Click, Vancity, Kinder Mor-               When: Tue, Fri;                                                             The BE program at Tupper/John
   gan Foundation, Hamber Foundation, BC Housing, Vancouver School Board, Telus,                 Where: School Library (Tue),                                                Oliver Secondary School is for youth
   Tupper Secondary, Community Schools Partnerships, and the City of Vancouver.                          Gym (Fri)                         CREW                              looking for opportunities to explore
                                                                                                 Cost: $50- 10 weeks                                                         non academically focused career
                                                                                                 Time: 3-5pm                               A drop-in program for pre choices.
                                                                                                                                           teens ages 8-12. Discover your
                                                   Tanya Findlater, Child & Youth Manager                                                  community, play board games, When: April
                                                                    604.879.7104 ext 310
                                                                                                 Wolfe Elementary                          video games,    get help with Cost: Free
                                                            tanya_findlater@lmnhs.bc.ca
                                                                                                 Literacy Circle                           homework, hang-out, eat delicious
                                                                                                 Who: Grades 1 – 3
                                                                                                 When: Wed, Fri;
                                                                                                                                           snacks, and make new friends!          Youth Council
                                                                                                 Where: Room 107 (Wed)                     Who: Ages 8 - 12                       Get involved in your local community,
                                                Stephanie Feng, Child & Youth Coordinator
                                                                                                         Gym (Fri)                         When: Tue, Fri;                        gain leadership skills, plan events,
                                                            stephanie_feng@lmnhs.bc.ca
                                                                                                 Cost: $50 - 10 weeks                      Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm                    build friendships, volunteer with
                                                                                                 Time: 3pm – 5pm                           Where: LMNH                            local non-profits and have fun!
                                              Natasha Williams, Child & Youth Coordinator
                                                                                                                                           Membership Cost: $2
                                                           natasha_williams@lmnhs.bc.ca
                                                                                                 Simon Fraser Literacy Circle              Registration: No advanced
                                                                                                                                                                                  Who: Youth grades 8 – 12
                                                              Steve Sorrenti, Youth Worker       Who: Grades 1 – 3; Apr 1 - Jun 13                                                When: Tue; 5-7pm;
                                                                                                 When: Mon, Wed;                           registration needed. New               Where: LMNH
                                                               steve_sorrenti@lmnhs.bc.ca
                                                                                                 Where: Library                            participants are asked to complete     Cost: Free
                                                                                                 Cost: $50- 10 weeks                       a registration form on the first day
                                                                                                 Time: 3-5pm                               they attend the program.               Registration: Register @ Little
                                                                                                                                           Contact: Stephanie                     Mountain during program hours
                                                                                                                                                                                  Contact: Stephanie or Natasha

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Senior Programs

                                                                                                                           Line Dancing                                  Mahjong        費用:$1/次

                                                                                                        Join us and learn some new               Spend your afternoon with a group of   -小山鄰舍中心
                                                                                                        dance moves. Enjoy a little chat         friendly and energetic seniors. While
                                                                                                        with new friends, and some light         playing Mahjong, you can make 时间:星期五 9:00-11:00
                                                                                                        refreshments during the break.                                                 地点:小山鄰舍中心
                                                                                                                                                 new friends in a fun environment!
                                                                                                        When : Tue, 10:30am-12pm                                                       出於安全考量,星期五組暫時無法接
                                                                                                        Where: Cityview Baptist Church           When: Fri, 12-4pm                     受更多人參加,如有興趣請參與星期
                                                                                                               4370 Sophia St.                   Where: LMNH
                                                                                                                                                                                       二的排舞活動。
                                                                                                        Cost : $1/session
             SENIOR PROGRAMS (55+) / 長 者 活 動 ( 5 5 岁 以 上 ) 岁岁岁                                          Who : Current participants only*               Friendly English Class
                                                                                                        When : Fri, 9-11am
                                                                                                        Where : LMNH                             You will learn English conversation    移民長者友誼英文班
    L ittle Mountain Neighbourhood House provides activities and workshops for seniors to               *Full occupancy                          and simple readings based on
                                                                                                                                                 everyday living. Join this friendly 誠邀您參加這個由會講中文的義工帶
    connect them to the community. We offer a variety of recreational, social, and cultural
     activities that support the maintenance of a healthy mind, body, and spirit for seniors.                                                    class led by volunteers who can 領的英文班。您將學到日常生活相關
                                                                                                                                                 also speak Chinese.                 的簡單對話。
     The programs encourage language learning and provide enhanced information such as
 translated social and health resources. Seniors provide leadership in the development and
                                                                                                                Life Songs: Telling
                                                                                                                                                 When : Thu, 1-2:30pm
    delivery of these programs and activities. The various activities, outings and workshops
                               help newcomer seniors feel comfortable in their new country.
                                                                                                              Our Stories through                Where : LMNH
                                                                                                                                                                                        时间:星期四 1:00-2:30
                                                                                                                                                                                        地点:小山鄰舍中心
                                                                                                           Conversation and Music
 小山鄰舍中心為長者們提供活動和健康講座,讓他們可以與社區有更緊密的聯系。我們提供的
                                                                                                        Seniors who are interested in singing      Chi Kung (Chinese Yoga)                    針織手工小組
                                                                                                        and sharing your stories are welcome
 一系列具娛樂性、交際性及文化特色的活動有助於長者保持精神和身心的健康。這些活動不僅                                                              to join this popular program. Led by     Chi Kung is an ancient Chinese
 鼓勵長者學習新的語言,還為長者們提供基本的翻譯及進一步的健康資訊。長者在這些活動中                                                              an experienced teacher, the program      fitness exercise that enhances         由針織經驗豐富的義工帶領,針織小
 義務擔當領導角色。這些不同類型的室內、外活動及講座還幫助新來的長者們更好、更快地適                                                              will bring seniors together to sing      physical and mental health. This       組讓您在豐富自己興趣的同時,結
 應加拿大的新生活.                                                                                              classic songs and share their stories.   Chi Kung class is led by experienced   交志同道合的朋友。請自備毛線與織
                                                                                                                                                 volunteers. Please contact Wen         針。
                                                                                                        When: Fri, 11-1:30pm                     during your first visit to get a
                                                                              Wen Ren 任文煥                                                        copy of the training manual.
                                                                                                        Where: LMNH                                                                     时间:星期五 11:00-1:30
                                                         Chinese & Seniors Settlement Worker
                                                                      604-879-7104 ext 321                                                                                              地点:小山鄰舍中心
                                                                        wen_ren@lmnhs.bc.ca                                                      When: Fri, 2-3pm
                                                                                                                                                 Where: LMNH
                                                                                                           Knitting Circle & Crafts                                                           生命之歌:
                                                                                                        This Knitting Circle is led by
                                                                                                        experienced         knitters.    The
                                                                                                                                                               健康排排舞                       唱出我們的故事
                                                                                                        participants will learn more knitting    邀請您參加這個健康的活動,在受訓
                                                                                                        techniques and make friends at the                                              誠邀喜歡歌唱和分享故事的長者參加
                                                                                                                                                 老師帶領下,一起來學習新的舞步                        這個活動。長者們會聚集在一起分享
                                                                                                        same time. Please bring your own
                                                                                                                                                 。休息的時候可以與新朋友聊聊天,
                                                                                                        yarn & needles.                                                                 自己的故事經歷,學唱一些與討論內
                                                                                                                                                 品嘗我們提供的小點心。                            容相關的英文歌曲。參加本活動的長
                                                                                                        When: Fri, 11-1:30pm                                                            者需要具備基本的英文會話水平。
                                                                                                        Where: LMNH                              Cityview Baptist Church
                                                                                                                                                 时间:星期二 10:30-12:00                     时间:星期五 11:00-12:30
                                                                                                                                                 地点:Cityview Baptist Church             地点:小山鄰舍中心
                                                                                                                                                 (Sophia街4370号,近28街)

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Settlement Programs
                                                                                                                                                                                        Settlement Services
                                                                                                   Please be aware that for Settlement Services, you will need to bring your immigration documents and provide
                                                                                                   your date of birth.

                                                                                                   - Orientation                         - Parenting support programs            - Topical workshops
                                                                                                   - Information and Referral            - Basic Employment services             Childcare and bus tickets for low
                                                                                                   - Workshops and Education             - Canadian culture & Citizenship        income families are available upon
                                                                                                   - Immigrant Seniors Support           - Mentorship                            request.

                                                                                                           Canadian Systems               Language Instruction for                      Healthy Cooking for
                                                           SETTLEMENT PROGRAMS                                   & Culture*                 Newcomers to Canada                           Spanish Families*
                                                                                                   This program will explore varied
                                                                                                                                                          (LINC)*                 Come cook with us and
      L MNH offers a variety of FREE Settlement Programs and services to provide assis-            issues that affect new immigrant               Free basic English language     learn about: healthy eating,
                                                                                                                                                                                  consumption of healthy fats.
      tance and support to newcomers* during their initial settlement in Canada.                   families, and which will help them            courses to adult permanent
                                                                                                   successfully resettle in Canada.                                 residents.    benefits of fruits, vegetables
                                                                                                                                                                                  and whole grains. planning of
                                          Susan Schachter, Settlement Services Manager                                                                                            meals, snacks and beverages.
                                                                  604.879.7104 ext 303             Citizenship Education                 Level 2 (beginner) to
                                                         susan_schachter@lmnhs.bc.ca
                                                                                                   in English                            Level 6 (Intermediate)                   When: Sat, 2-5pm
                                                                                                                                                                                        May 5 - Jun 9
                                                                                                                                         Morning and afternoon classes            Where: LMNH
                                                               Carmen Miranda-Barrios                                                    are available. You will learn English    Contact: Arely
                                                                                                   This program prepares new-
                                                                                                                                         to help you with living your life in
                                                        Settlement Services Supervisor             comers for their citizenship exams.
                                                                                                                                         Canada, & making friends. You will
                                    604.879.7104 ext 313, carmen_miranda@lmnhs.bc.ca                                                     learn about health care, job market,
                                                                                                   When : Thu 4:30-6:30pm
                                                                                                           May 17, 24, 31
                                                                                                                                         Canadian Laws & many things that              Conversation Circles
                                                                                                                                         are important for life in Canada.
                                                                              Silva Abkarian
                                                                                                           Jun 7, 14, 21
                                                                                                   Where : LMNH                          Registration required.
                                                                                                                                                                                               & Life Skills
              Alma Saplala                    Annie Yu
                   Filipino                    Chinese                                Arabic       Contact: Alma / Arely                 When: Classes start Sep 5 (Tue)               for Syrian Families*
        Settlement Worker            Settlement Worker                   Settlement Worker                                               Contact: Amy
     604-879-7104 ext 319
  alma_saplala@lmnhs.bc.ca
                                  604-879-7104 ext 314
                                  annie_yu@lmnhs.bc.ca
                                                                     604-879-7104 ext. 320
                                                                silva_abkarian@lmnhs.bc.ca           Food Skills for Filipino                                  LINC Schedule      Newcomers from Arabic

             Arely Rodriguez                  Wen Ren                            Kim Dang
                                                                                                                    Families              CLB
                                                                                                                                                                                  backgrounds practice English
                                                                                                                                                                                  and learn life skills together
                                                                                                                                          Lev-        Time         Location       with other families.
              Latin American                   Chinese                         Vietnamese
                                                                                                   Join our healthy cooking                el
         Settlement Worker           Settlement Worker                  Settlement Worker
                                                                                                   program that teaches healthy             2      Mon-Thurs                      When: TBA
      604-879-7104 ext 413        604-879-7104 ext. 321              604-879-7104 ext. 312                                                                           LMNH
                                                                                                   eating and cooking in a fun and        (pm)      1-4pm                         Where: LMNH
arely_rodriguez@lmnhs.bc.ca        wen_ren@lmnhs.bc.ca               kim_dang@lmnhs.bc.ca
                                                                                                   relaxed atmosphere.                                                            Contact: Silva
                                                                                                                                            3       Mon-Thurs
                                                                                                                                                                     LMNH
                                                                                  Amy Wei                                                 (am)   9:15am-12:15pm
                                                                                                   When: Sat 1pm (Jun 16 - Jul 7)
                                                                                        LINC              Sun 11am (Jul 8)                  4       Mon-Thurs       Bethel
                                                                                 Facilitator              Sat 1pm (Jul 14)                (am)   9:15am-12:15pm     Church
                                                                      604.879.7104 ext. 308
                                                                      amy_wei@lmnhs.bc.ca
                                                                                                   Explore New Foods
                                                                                                   When: TBA
                                                                                                                                            4
                                                                                                                                          (pm)
                                                                                                                                                   Mon-Thurs
                                                                                                                                                    1-4pm
                                                                                                                                                                     LMNH         *Program funded in full or in
                                                                                                                                                                                  part by Immigration, Refugees
                                                                                                   Where: LMNH                              5       Mon-Thurs                     and Citizenship Canada.
                                                                                                                                                                     LMNH
                                                                                                   Contact: Alma                          (am)   9:15am-12:15pm
                                                                                                                                          4/5      Mon-Thurs        Bethel        Priority will be given to Eligible
                                                                                                                                         (pm)       1-4pm           Church        Newcomers.
                                                                                                                                            6       Mon-Thurs   Fountain Alli-
                                                                                                                                          (am)   9:15am-12:15pm ance Church

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Settlement Programs / Chinese*                                                                                                                             Settlement Programs / Vietnamese*

                                                       華語移民安頓服務                                                                                                                   Chương Trình Giúp Đở
                                                                                                                                                                                               Định Cư
                                                       這個服務項目的宗旨是為新
                                                                                                                                                                              Chúng tôi (Little Mountain
                                                       移民和難民提供安頓服務,                                                                                                           Neighbourhood House) cung cấp
                                                       以幫助他們在抵達初期能更                                                                                                           một số dịch vụ hỗ trợ miễn phí cho
                                                       好地適應在加拿大卑詩省的                                                                                                           người Việt mới đến định cư tại tỉnh
                                                                                                                                                                              bang British Columbia, Canada
                                                       生活。我們有如下服務:
                                                                                                                                                                              Xin lưu ý, bắt đầu từ ngày 01 tháng
                                                                                                                                                                              tư, 2014, khi sử dụng dịch vụ định
                                                       从2014年4月1日起,请到访要                                                                                                       cư, quý vị sẽ phải xuất trình giấy tờ
                                                       求移民安顿服务的客人携带枫                                                                                                          nhập cảnh và ngày tháng năm sinh.
                                                       叶卡或移民纸或其他入境证明                                                                                                          Hướng dẫn và thông tin
                                                       文件前来                                                                                                                   Giới thiệu đến những nơi thích hợp
                                                                                                                                                                              Tư vấn ngắn hạn

            新移民英語課程         华语移民安顿服务(免费) 入籍考试知识讲座(国语)
  (LINC 2 - 6 級) 初級至中級                                                                        Giúp điền đơn và xin giấy tờ Lớp Anh Văn LINC 2-3-4-5-6                                               Vietnamese
                                                                                                                                                                                                Nobody’s Perfect
                          小山邻舍中心华语移民安顿服                这为期两次的免费国语讲座帮
Language Instruction for Newcomers 务员用国语及粤语为新移民和                                            Xin nhà housing, xin bảo hiểm y tế, xin   Lớp học cho người mới tới, có giữ trẻ
                                                       助准备入籍考试的朋友更深入                        đi học, xin thẻ Permanent Resident        từ 18 tháng đến 5 tuổi.               Chương trình miễn phí hỗ trợ cha mẹ
to Canada (LINC)是加拿大政府免 难民提供一对一的安居指引、                  的了解加拿大相关的知识。如                                                                                                        Việt Nam
費提供給新移民成人的英語教             信息资源、转介、小组互助、                果您并没有打算入籍,但是感                                                                                                          nuôi dạy con từ sơ sinh đến 5 tuổi
學。課程也同時介紹給新移民加            服务链接及社区活动介绍等服                兴趣,也欢迎您参加讲座。                                 Những buổi hướng dẫn                           Chương trình hổ trợ
拿大文化及社區內的服務資源。            务,以帮助他们在抵达初期更好                                                                         miễn phí                               cho cao niên          Làm thế nào để thay đổi hành vi của
詳情請聯系:瑞秋 (Amy)            地适应卑诗省的生活。                                                                                                                                          con, thời gian đi ngủ,
                                                       时间/日期:2018年3月9和16
                                                                                            Hướng dẫn về Hệ thống trường học tại      Do Kim Dang phụ trách 604-879-          giấc ngủ, thói khó ăn, anh em đánh
電話:604.879.7104转308       包括:                          日,星期二上午10至12点(2节                                                                                                       nhau, cảm xúc,
                                                                                            Vancouver, về nhà chính phủ, về luật      7104
* 提供免費托兒服務(18月-5歲                                      课)                                   pháp, v.v…                                                                        sự phát triển, an toàn cho con?
小孩)             * 申请政府有关福利如廉租                                                                                                                                                 Ngày bắt đầu 9 tháng 9, 2017
                                                                                                                                                                              6 buổi
                屋、托儿补助金及工卡、枫叶                          地点:温哥华公共图书馆Terry
   入籍考试准备课程(英语) 卡、医疗卡                                  Salman分馆 (4575 Clancy                                                                                   Em vui hoc
                                                                                                   Xin tiền phụ cấp gửi con                                                   Đăng ký với chị Kim
                                                       Loranger Way, Vancouver)                                                       Một chương trình cho trẻ em Việt Nam
我們將為新移民提供免費的入籍 * 帮助新移民了解本地的教育                                                               Hướng dẫn và giúp điền đơn xin tiền       ở độ tuổi đi học học văn hoá Việt Nam
輔導課程,以幫助他們為參加入 系统及如何教养子女                                                                    phụ cấp gửi con (Child Care Subsidy),                                                  Hướng dẫn làm volunteer
                                                       报名请联系:Wen                            hướng dẫn cách gửi và xin trường                                                      Và còn nhiều sinh hoạt vui
籍考試準備。                                                                                                                                ·Kể chuyện bằng tiếng Việt                  tươi lành mạnh khác nữa
時間/日期:星期周四下午4:30至 * 入籍申请及考试辅导                                                                                                         · Hát bài hát Việt
                                                       如上活动报名及更多信息請联                                                                  · Đọc sách Việt Nam
6:30, 日期待定(6節課)
                                                       系安妮 (Annie) (粵語/國語)                            Giúp đở tìm việc, làm           · Tham gia trò chơi Việt Nam          Đa số các chương trình đều được
地點:小山鄰舍中心
費用:免費
                          * 就业辅导及社区参与等等                 607-879-7104 分机314                         resume Lớp thi quốc tịch           Đăng ký với chị Kim
                                                                                                                                                                              tổ chức tại Nhà Cộng Đồng Little
                          报名及详情请致电:安妮(An-               annie_yu@lmnhs.bc.ca                                                                                                  Mountain 3981 đường Main
如上活動報名及更多信息請繫             nie) 或文(Wen)                                                      Giúp điền đơn xin thi, lớp Citizenship
 安妮(Annie) 或 文(Wen)                                                                         bao gồm 5 buổi học miễn phí
                                                       (Wen) (粵語/國語)                                                                                                              Muốn biết thêm chi tiết xin
電話:604.879.7104                                         607-879-7104 分机321                                                                                                        liên lạc với Kim Đặng ở số
電郵:annie_yu@lmnhs.bc.ca                                 wen_ren@lmnhs.bc.ca
                                                                                                                                                                                      604-879-7104 ext. 312
   wen_ren@lmnhs.bc.ca

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Settlement Programs / Spanish*                                                                                                                                                                      Community Programs

                                                                                    Programas para recién
                                                                                                 llegados
                                                                                Atención: a partir del 1 de Abril
                                                                                2014 es un requisito presentar sus
                                                                                documentos de Migración y proveer
                                                                                su fecha de nacimiento para
                                                                                recibir servicios de asentamiento.

                                                                                                                                                       Community Connection Programs for Newcomers
                                                                                                                          Our Community Connections programs support newcomer* engagement in community, social, and
                                                                                                                          employment integration.
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Susan Schachter
        LINC – Enseñanza de                   Atención individual Oportunidades para hacer                                                                                                       Settlement Services Manager
                                                                                                                                                                                                      604-879-7104 ext. 303
     idiomas para los recién                       Este servicio le ofrece la                     voluntariado                                                                                 susan_schachter@lmnhs.bc.ca
                                                   oportunidad de obtener
           llegados a Canadá                     información individual en:     Ser voluntario o voluntaria ofrece
                                                                                la oportunidad de conocer la
                                                                                                                                                          Stephen Andrada                                Marta Ramos
                                              Sistema escolar canadiense;                                                  Facililator, Mentorship and Employment Programs                          Community Kitchen
                                         Servicios para encontrar vivienda      sociedad canadiense y obtener                                        604-879-7104 ext. 319                                 Facilitator
Clases gratuitas para Residentes
                                                                  y muebles;    “experiencia laboral canadiense”.                            stephen_andrada@lmnhs.bc.ca                newcomerscommunity@gmail.com
Permanentes.
                                       Guarderías, información sobre            Llamenos para mas información:
                                       posible subsidio para el cuidado de      al 604-879-7104
Nivel 2 (principiantes) hasta
Nivel 6 (intermedio)                   niños.
                                                                                Trabajadora Multicultural de
                                                                                                                            New Comer to New                    Mentorship Matches                Community Kitchen for
Llamar a Amy (604-879-7104 ext.
                                       Información migratoria:
                                       Ciudadanía, Tarjeta de Residencia        Asentamiento para la comunidad            Leader: Leadership &                      for Community                         Newcomers*
308) para mas información.             canadiense, etc.
                                       Clases de ciudadanía. Gratis del 21
                                                                                Latinoamericana en Vancouver
                                                                                (Los servicios se ofrecen en
                                                                                                                         Employment Readiness                       & Employment                 Meet new people in a fun &
Para información en español,           Septiembre-26 Octubre                    español e inglés)                                    Training*                       Engagement*                 friendly cooking class. Learn new
                                                                                                                                                                                                 recipes while building English
                                       Llame a Arely
preguntar por Arely                                                             Contacte a Arely                                                           Gain professional connections         skills with other newcomers
                                                                                                                     Bi-monthly       workshops       &
                                                                                Tel: 604-879-7104 ext. 413                                                 and support for practical, hands-     and mentors in the community.
                                                                                                                     employment      counselling    will
                                                                                                                                                           on workplace experiences. Gain        Participants     will     increase
                                                                                                                     build employment- readiness in a
Talleres sobre el Mercado                 Habilidades Culinarias                                                     Canadian context through small        knowledge of life in Canada           food knowledge in a Canadian
                                                                                                                                                                                                 context and be supported to
                                                                                                                                                           and be supported to develop
Laboral                                            para Familias                Talleres de informacion sobre
                                                                                                                     group and interactive sessions
                                                                                                                     that focus on developing skills       employment & engagement               make healthy food choices.
                                                                                los requisitos de admission a los                                          goals, become active in the local     Participants will receive weekly
                                                                                                                     in: networking, role-plays for
Este programa ofrece información                                                programas de estudios en Canada                                            community, and gain real-life on-     recipes. Registration required.
                                       Es un programa de seis sesiones                                               interviews & interview techniques,
importante y al día sobre el mercado   donde aprendera a cocinar                en las Universidades, Institutos     dressing for the job, intercultural   the-job training & experience.
laboral                                                                         Technologico, y diferentes                                                 This is a great way to develop        When: Mon 4:30-6:45pm
                                       y comer saludable en una                                                      communication for the workplace,
                                                                                oficios. Informacion para el                                               your professional portfolio and       Dates: TBA
                                       atmosfera relajada y divertida. Le                                            mentorship      &     volunteering,
Cuando: TBA                                                                     reconocimiento de credenciales                                             gain knowledge of Canadian            Cost: Free
                                       brindara la confianza, habilidad                                              developing leadership and team-
Lugar: LMNH                                                                     extranjeras en Canada.                                                     workplaces.                           Services: Child minding provided
                                       y el conocimiento para escojer                                                work skills.
Costo: gratuito                        alimentos saludables para Ud y su        Cuando: contacte a Arely                                                                                         Contact: Marta
Contacte a Arely para mas              familia.                                 Lugar: LMNH
                                                                                                                     Dates: TBA                            When: Mentorships ongoing.
información                            Cuando: Sabados; May 5 - Jun 9                                                                                      Be a Mentor or Mentee
                                                                                                                     Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm
                                       Lugar: LMNH                                                                                                         Contact: Stephen
Los talleres se ofrecen en inglés                                                                                    Contact: Stephen

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Community Programs                                                                                                                                                                                               Community Engagement
                                                                                                                              Help us to keep the map up to date.                                                                 MEMBERSHIP
                                                                                                                              Community Outreach &                      Community Dinner Nights                      Become a member of LMNH
                                                                                                                              Engagement                                                                         Receive promotional mate-
                                                                                                                                                                        A delicious, nutritious, and low-        rial, discounts, invitations
                                                                                                                              Working together to build a               cost 3-course meal for families and      to events, and input on the
                                                                                                                              resilient, healthy, food secure           singles. This is a great way to eat      workings of the organization
                                                                                                                              community. Our activity includes:         healthy and meet new people in           through general meetings.
                                                                                                                                                                        the neighbourhood.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Membership Fees:
                                                                                                                              Community Conversations                   When: Fri 5pm                                 Family..................... $5
                                                                                                                                                                        Cost: adult members $5, seniors               Adult....................... $3
                                                                                                                              This   spring our conversations           $4.5, non-members $6, $4 per child            Senior..................... $1
                                                                                                                              aim to get your input and                 Contact: Jane                                 Child & Youth..........$2
                                                                                                                              ideas to make the Riley Park
                                                                                                                              Community Garden better in 2018.
                                                                      Food, Music, Health & Community                                                                           Heart-Health-Hood:                              VOLUNTEER
                                                                                                                                                                                 Community Health                            OPPORTUNITIES
 Growing food and growing community are intertwined activities important to a healthy and resilient neighbourhood.            Neighbourly Together                                       Program*
 The Little Mountain Riley Park (LM-RP) Neighbourhood Food Network (NFN) works with community members,                                                                                                                 A rewarding volunteer
 businesses, and organizations to ensure that all our residents have access to healthy, affordable, culturally appropriate    A project to connect seniors in           Gain knowledge and access to local                  opportunity
 and nutritious food. Together, we are growing the community – one connection at a time.                                      the community to resources and            helath resources & participate in
                                                                                                                              activities. See the Resources Card that   wellness activities that focus on        •  Gain a better
                Joanne MacKinnon                                Jane Cuthbertson                           Tim Mar
                                                                                                                              is available in English and Chinese.      healthy living and literacy. Topics         understanding of your
           Community Engagement                                 Community Dinner                              Music
                                                                                                                                                                        include wellness & nutrition, managing      community.
                      Coordinator                                           Chef                         Facilitator
                                                                                                                                                                        stress, chronic disease prevention,      • Learn about new cultures.
    joanne_mackinnon@lmnhs.bc.ca                               chefjane@telus.net            timmarsongs@gmail.com
                                                                                                                              Nat Bailey & Riley Park                   exercise & active living. Classes are
                                                                                                                                                                        facilitated by BCIT nurses & include
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 • For newcomers, gain
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Canadian work experience.
                                                                                                              Lili Gong       Farmers Market Donation                   educational lessons, games & dialogue    • Give something back to
                                                                                                      Health Navigator
                                                                                               604-879-7104 ext 323           Station                                   to practice English. Participants will      your community.
                                                                                                                                                                        receive a healthy living manual.                       •
                                                                                                lili_gong@lmnhs.bc.ca
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Contact Receptionist @
                                                                                                                              Monthly donations from farmers and
                                                                                                                                                                        When: Wed 2:30-4:00 pm                           604-879-7104
                                                                                                                              shoppers support food and cooking
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 kathleen_vincent@lmnhs.bc.ca,
                                                                                                                              programs for our newcomers                Dates: Mar 21 - Apr 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  or get a form from reception.
                                                                                                                                                                        Where: City Heights Bldg.

    Little Mountain Riley Park Riley Park Community Garden                                   meals     and     potlucks.      Community Kitchens
                                                                                                                                                                        155 E 37th Ave, Vancouver
                                                                                                                                                                        Contact: Lili
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Self Defense Class
                                                                                             Sign up for our newsletter
          Neighbourhood Food (30th/Ontario)                                                  at www.rileyparkgarden.org
                                                                                                                              Funding is secured to offer cooking       *Funding provided by Greenshield.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 It’s back again! This time we’re
               Network (NFN) A project of the Neighbourhood House, the                       and visit our events page.
                                                                                                                              programs exploring seasonal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 having 3 general sessions of 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 hours each, Register at Front
                                              garden is a community space tackling food                                       produce to make cost-effective,                                                    Desk.
  We are a grassroots network of people,      insecurity while enhancing community                                            budget conscious healthy meals and           Music and More on Main
 organizations and agencies collaborating     engagement. We are building social             Food in Our Community            take home a food basket. Let us                                                    Who: Adults + children
        on food initiatives. Our work is to   cohesion and supporting neighbourhood                                           know your ideas to provide healthy        Join our Community Coffee House          12years old and above
 ensure that all our community members        organizations and community members            The city-wide food asset         food and hampers for those in our         atmosphere with music, poetry,           When:TBA
   have access to healthy, affordable and     with the food grown in our garden. Join        map includes information         community who are food insecure.          tea, cookies. Good music and good        Contact: Kathleen
              culturally appropriate food.    us as we share in growing, harvesting,         on community kitchens, low                                                 company!                                          604-879-7104
                                              cooking and gathering at picnics,              cost and free meals, food        Contact: Joanne
                                                                                             distribution, seniors discount   Website: rileyparkgarden.org              When: Thu 7:30-9:30pm                    *no childminding available
                                                                                             days, and food delivery.                                                   Cost: By donation
                                                                                                                                                                        Contact: Tim

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SAFE HARBOUR: Respect for All
   LMNHS is a certified site that promotes diversity
                                       and inclusion
Safe Harbour: Respect for All is a vision in action. It includes businesses,
institutions, and organizations that see value in diversity, and which
promote inclusion in the workplace. Part of the action is to support
staff to work together to address issues of discrimination in the
workplace—as well as attracting and retaining a diverse workforce
and clientele. Employees learn to create more welcoming and inclusive
workplaces and communities. As a certified Safe Harbour site, LMNHS
demonstrates inclusive values and social responsibility to staff,
clients, shareholders and our community.

More information at: http://www.amssa.org/programs/diversity/safe-
harbour

                                                  Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
                                                                         3981 Main St.
                                                                         Vancouver, BC
                                                                              V5V 3P3
                                                                         604.879.7104
                                                                                 • lmnhs.bc.ca
                                                                           • @lmnhvancouver
                                                                           • info@lmnhs.bc.ca
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