Renfrew-Collingwood Community News July 2017

July 2017

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Common Voices: The Cultural Legacy of Italian and Cantonese Opera in Vancouver Exhibit at Italian Cultural Centre runs until July 15

by Angela Clarke Spanning May and June, which are Asian and Italian heritage months, the Italian Cultural Centre mounted an exhibition on the history of Cantonese and Italian opera in Vancouver. While these two art forms evolved independently from two diverse musical traditions, they share significant commonalities as major performance genres spanning the cultural history of the Chinese and Italian communities in Vancouver.

Both art forms have been practised in Vancouver since the beginning of immigration to this area, around 1885. They are known for their elaborate costuming and make-up, as well as the immense skill required of the artists who devote their lives to interpreting these musical genres.

While both musical forms are viewed as an acquired taste, often requiring some knowledge of the music and its history before they can be appreciated, historically, they have contributed significantly over the last century to the cultural landscape of Vancouver.

Both genres have enabled both the Chinese and Italian communities to remain connected with their cultures of origin as they have negotiated their way in their new home of Canada.

Rosa Cheng, Vancouver Cantonese Opera, 2016. Photo courtesy of the Italian Cultural Centre

Big Sisters seeks mentors Page 3

MOSAIC moves to Collingwood Page 5

Reorganized Organ youth art project Page 6

Continued on page 2

Art for your heart Page 8

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Art, opera and cultural discrimination The story of Italian and Cantonese opera also tells the story of discrimination and isolation. For both Italian and Cantonese communities in Vancouver these musical genres were often performed as a means to create community and connection in times of duress.

The exhibition tells the story of the Italian men interned in the work camps of Kananaskis in Alberta and Petawawa in Ontario, who created a camp choir of internees.

These men, surrounded by armed guards, travelled around the countryside performing scheduled appearances. Despite being under heavy surveillance they were Vancouver Opera, Norma, starring Joan in demand among the civilian Sutherland, 1963. Photo courtesy of the Italian communities around Petawa- Cultural Centre wa. There was even a professional opera singer, Piero Orsatti, Currently Cantonese opera in Vanamong them. couver still continues to be relevant largely due to the female performers.

For the Cantonese-speaking men In the Chinese community, women living in Vancouver’s Chinatown, train as interpreters of this genre latCantonese opera and its perforer in life, desiring to reconnect with mance was a means to create a their culture in retirement. Women haven for men who could not train to interpret both the male and speak English, and due to the laws female roles. of exclusion, where banned from bringing family to Canada. Canton- Today Italian opera continues to ese opera was a means of creating a emerge from its Eurocentric origins, foundation of familiarity in an unfinding contemporary relevance in familiar and hostile environment. plot lines located in post-colonial environments. As part of the repertoire For the Chinese men who immifor the Push Festival in 2017, Third grated to Vancouver for work on World Bunfight produced a modern the railway, Cantonese opera was retelling of Verdi’s opera Macbeth. compelling not only because of This full-length opera relocated the the language but also for the many traditional plotline from medieval female performers who travelled Scotland and placed it into the curfrom China in theatrical troupes. rent political realities of the Congo Certainly the story of Cantonese in territories governed by military opera in Vancouver is an impordictatorships. This production was tant and unique vignette offering supported by Vancouver Opera and scholars important insight into the Italian Cultural Centre. the history of women in Vancouver performance history. Women This exhibition on the history of performers drew large audiences Cantonese and Italian opera in Vanin Vancouver in the 1920s and 30s, couver features historic costuming a full decade before women were and interactive video to animate this even allowed to perform in their story. The exhibition runs until July native China. As well, despite the 15, 2017. traditionalism of the art form, these Angela Clarke is the museum direcfemale artists, performing along the West Coast of the United States tor and curator at the Italian Cultural and Canada, became renowned for Centre Museum. The Common Voices their alluring sense of style and the exhibit has been supported by Canada adoption of North American silver- Heritage, the Museum of Migration and the Italian Cultural Centre. screen aesthetics.

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Study Buddy Mentors needed for Big Sisters Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland (Big Sisters BCLM) is in need of Study Buddy volunteers throughout the Lower Mainland, especially in Burnaby and the Tri-Cities.

The Study Buddy program is a weekly one-to-one mentoring relationship that focuses on school work. Little Sisters in Big Sister Anna (right) attended Little this program not only Sister Olimpia’s high school graduaimprove their acation. The two were matched for four demics but also report years and Olimpia credits her Big Sister a higher level for helping her attend post-secondary of self-esteem. Take education. Photo courtesy of Big Sisters BCLM for instance, Study Buddy Anna and likely to volunteer, donate, Little Sister Olimpia, who complete post-secondary eduwere matched when Olimpia cation and feel confident. was in Grade 9 and was, as she describes it, a “rebellious “Mentoring has a powerful teenager.” impact,” said Brenda Gershkovitch, executive director of “I dropped bombs on Anna, testing her to see if she would Big Sisters BCLM. “Research shows that students who stick around,” said Olimpia meet regularly with their about their first year as a mentors are 52% less match. Anna stayed by her likely than their peers to side. skip a day of school and 37% less likely to skip a “At the end of the day, Olimclass. Plus, girls with a pia had self-perceptions that mentor are four times weren’t true,” said Anna.

“Olimpia’s teachers and some less likely than their peers to bully, fight, lie or lose of the other adults in her life their temper.” were not supportive, viewing Olimpia as a problem kid In 2016, Big Sisters BCLM on her way to dropping out of high school. But as I got to matched 775 girls in the Lower Mainland. There know her, she began to see are currently 141 girls otherwise.” ready to be matched.

Now, Olimpia is in her first year at Langara College and is “We expect the number hoping to complete her degree of Little Sister referrals to grow once school starts in psychology or social work up in September,” said at the University of British Gershkovitch. “Get your Columbia. application in now, so we “Without Anna’s influence in can give these girls posimy life, I probably wouldn’t be tive mentors when they need it most.” going to college,” said Olimpia.

For more information on how to become a A study conducted by the Study Buddy volunteer, Boston Consulting Group supports Olimpia’s statement, visit www.bigsister.bc.ca/ study-buddy. showing that adults who had a mentor as a child are more

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Make it a learning summer in Renfrew-Collingwood

by John Mendoza COMMUNITY NEWS The mission of this non-profit publication is to provide the residents, businesses and organizations of Renfrew/Collingwood with a medium for community communication.

Paul Reid: staff writer and layout coordinator Lisa Symons: sales and distribution coordinator Julie Cheng: editorial coordinator

Contributors: Alicia Tiffin, Angela Clarke, Big Sisters BCLM, Chloe Boyle, Crecien Bencio, Don Davies MP, John Mendoza, MOSAIC, Pietro Sammarco, Ricardo Arturo Cerna Rivas, Robert F. Edwards, Tony Wanless

We want to hear from you!

Yes, You! Send comments, community events, press releases by regular post, fax or e-mail.

Suggestions for improving the paper are welcome.

We welcome appropriate, unsolicited editorial submissions if accompanied by the author’s real name, address and telephone number. The author should retain the original as we cannot return submissions without prior agreement nor does submission guarantee publication. We reserve the right to make editorial changes.

ming for Renfrew Park Community Complex revealed programs as diverse as out-trips for preteens and seniors, as well as yoga. Collingwood Neighbourhood House runs a community lunch program every Tuesday and Thursday, where for Visit a library: Renfrew Collingwood a reasonable price, you can enjoy a nutritious lunch. is rich in some distinctive libraries, such as Renfrew and Collingwood Visit a museum or art gallery: branches. Whether it’s borrowing The city’s museums and public art library materials or participating in galleries have ceased to be elitist a public program, there’s something for everyone. One fortunate benefit of places, and that’s reflected in either Renfrew Collingwood is the area’s ac- reduced admission and/or excess by Skytrain to prominent branch- tended hours on certain days. For example, the Vancouver Art Gales like Vancouver’s Library Square and Burnaby’s Bob Prittie Metrotown lery has admission by donation and extended hours on Tuesday from 5 branch. to 9 pm.

Participate in a community centre or neighbourhood house pro- Write a letter or postcard: Emails and texts might be more gram: A quick look at the programSummer may mark the beginning of holidays for both adults and kids, but why does the learning and discovery have to stop? Here are some suggestions to make your summer richer in perspective and experience.

Next submission deadline: July 10 The Renfrew-Collingwood Community News is an initiative of the Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH).

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Spectrum Society for Community Living Seeks Community Support Workers (CSW’s), Live‐In Salaried Caregivers and Homeshare Providers At Spectrum, we believe that community is enriched by the presence and contributions of its citizens with disabilities. Together we can create a world where all people are valued, their voices heard and choices respected.  Are you the kind of person who loves to get involved in your community?  Do you feel like it’s always been your calling to provide support to your friends or family?  Are you a person who loves to connect with people and network within your community?

If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of these questions, then you may be a great fit for this kind of work!

For CSW’s and Live‐In Salaried Caregivers: Please contact Human Resources at personnel@spectrumsociety.org

For Homeshare Providers: Please contact Anne Marie Fulop at amf@spectrumsociety.org or 604‐323‐1433 if you are curious about the opportunity to share your home and provide care and support to an adult living with developmental disability.

efficient and immediate, but there’s value in slowing down, selecting a writing utensil and stationery, and writing out your correspondence. Not only do you reconnect with family and friends, but it may brighten their day to discover something personal amid the daily barrage of mail in their digital inbox.

Volunteer: For those rich in time, giving back to the community by lending your time to a cause or community event could be beneficial, especially in Renfrew Collingwood. For the young, volunteering allows you to build up professional experience and professional contacts that may help in the future. For the young-at-heart, volunteering helps keep the mind sharp and encourages meaningful social contact. Check with some of the local community organizations, events and festivals for possible volunteering opportunities.

See a movie at a cinematheque: A cinematheque is like a museum dedicated to film, and downtown Vancouver has two of them! Because these places show unrated films, you’ll need to obtain and show an annual membership whenever you see a film at a cinematheque.

Fortunately, the cost of an annual membership is minimal. The upside is seeing some unusual and different films not found at the multiplex theatre. Check out Vancouver International Film Centre (viff.org) at 1181 Seymour Street or Pacific Cinematheque (thecinematheque.ca) at 200-1131 Howe Street, both in downtown Vancouver.

Be a cultural tourist: Located at the Tourism Vancouver Visitor Centre at 200 Burrard Street, Tickets Tonight offers half-off priced admission tickets for select shows starting at 9am each day! The only catch: you must purchase them the day of performance in person and is subject to availability and ticket limits. Take a chance and catch some of the city’s cultural offerings without too much commitment, but with considerable savings.

If none of these suggestions resonate with you, one final suggestion worth trying could be enhancing a daily routine with something different or unexpected.

Bringing a paperback book or a music player on a transit commute, going for a walk during a break or lunch hour, or taking up a new hobby or past-time could help provide the colour and warmth in one’s summer – even on those rainy days.

John Mendoza is an avid learner and a long-time contributor to the RenfrewCollingwood Community News.

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MOSAIC moves to the Collingwood community Julie had arrived from South Korea and was in Canada for a few years before connecting with MOSAIC.

And it’s not just newcomers like Julie that MOSAIC can help with employment-related Because Julie had some local connections assistance – the organiand strong work experience from her zation also operates the home country, and was conversationally Vancouver Northeast fluent in English, she did not initially seek Employment Services out assistance from any settlement agen- Centre – the Work BC cies. office for Renfrew-Collingwood – which serves all After a couple of years spent adapting citizens in B.C. and not to her new community and establishing just newcomers.

Canadian work experience via her own network within the South Korean comAnd now MOSAIC’s munity, Julie began seeking work in the headquarters has relomainstream community. She found that cated to the Collingwood her qualifications earned her many incommunity, taking up terviews, but none of these resulted in a residence in the amejob or even a follow-up interview. Julie nity space at the Wall MOSAIC staff provide programs that address the needs of immigrants and had lost her confidence and, in her own Centre – Central Park refugees. words, was “a little bit depressed.” complex (near Kingsway and Boundary) that was and seniors’ programs At this point, she contacted MOSAIC. At granted by the City of Vancouver. that immigrants or one of its group workshops, she learned citizens can particisuccessful interview strategies and tips, “It’s a beautiful space and we’re excited pate in. practised her new-found techniques with to be in Collingwood, a community that Big o Know You ough t Eno the group and received constructive feed- has great diversity and a wonderful, all En MOSAIC also prom ugh to S – Serve You back. family-friendly vibe,” says Dianna Lee, vides services for al ’s Origin r MOSAIC’s manager of marketing and temporary foreign e v u o c Van ore Just one week after the workshop, Julie communications. workers and the Food St e! had an interview and applied what she’d LGBT community. pices & Mor n s, Herbs , S ts ea B r, ou Fl n , die i s, in learned. She was offered a job in her deMOSAIC was founded in 1976 to help • Bulk Gra Stop for Bakin g Ingre On e ns • io pt O ee sired field.

Fr Vancouver’s many non-English-speaking “No matter where d Meats • Glute n & Gras s Fe -Medicate d ces on oi immigrants navigate the challenges they N h you’re from, how , C ic ic n n a rga • Org duce wit h O uty Section Through MOSAIC, newcomers like Julie • Fres h Pro ea found in the city. old you are or what B d ees e Healt h an ection of Ch • Natura l can seek out help to find work, learn Enga Hug e Sel language you speak, & i el D re • In Sto lish, navigate in their new communities, Since then, the organization has grown to MOSAIC can help and learn about Canadian culture and more than 350 staff and 400 volunteers you find what you other factors that assist with settlement at 28 different sites across Metro Vancou- need to live, work and integration to Vancouver. ver. The organization also has a thriving and become part of social enterprise, MOSAIC Interpretathe community here,” 1595 Kingsway, Vancouver, B.C. • 604-872-3019 The organization’s vision is to empower tions and Translations Services, which is says Lee. “MOSAIC OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8am - 9pm newcomers to fully participate in Canaone of Canada’s leading providers in this will help newcomers www.famousfoods.ca dian society. Their dedicated staff work sector. to find the support with clients, volunteers, community partthey need.” ners and funders to provide a wide variety MOSAIC offers more than of programs that address the needs of 40 programs that cover immigrants and refugees. every area of life, including settlement, employment, counselling and language learning, with services available in more than 30 languages.

Although many of the programs are directed towards newcomers, MOSAIC’s services include conversation circles, mother’s circles, youth clubs A MOSAIC staff member facilitates a workshop for clients. Photos courtesy of MOSAIC

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Reorganized Organ: A youth art project

Dear Neighbours:

by Pietro Sammarco VIVO Media Arts Centre is one of Canada’s leading artist-run centres dedicated to the exploration, creation and dissemination of media arts. Since moving to RenfrewCollingwood three years ago – at 2625 Kaslo street, between Van Tech high school and the Renfrew Skytrain station – VIVO has worked to become an integral part of this neighbourhood’s cultural community.

The centre strives to make media art a meaningful community experience through its exhibitions, its audiovideo production facilities and support, and its publicly accessible collection – the Crista Dahl Media Library & Archive – Western Canada’s largest collection of media art and independently produced documentaries.

Artist-mentor Marc St. Pierre, on the left, helps to solder a circuit for an art project that designed and built an automated, intelligent and customizable system to water a garden. Photo courtesy of VIVO

carded electronic organ and other wasted electronics. Reorganizing the components found within, the team will invent and create an orchestra of experimental musical instruments and other sound-making devices.

The Reorganized Organ uses music and instrument design as a fun But did you know that VIVO also and inviting way to approach the provides a variety of educational events in a friendly and supportive extraordinarily complex subject of environment? This includes hands- discarded electronic devices and on workshops, mentorships, study technological obsolescence, both in media arts and in our everyday lives. groups and public discussions.

This project allows for unusual collaborative explorations that stimuLocal artists offer the conceptual frameworks that enable you to ap- late novel thoughts and initialize fresh discussions about our depenply technical knowledge in meaningful ways. They cover a variety of dency on electronic technology and its environmental impacts when it is technologies and techniques, including video editing, sound design, discarded (as “e-waste”). It aims to projection mapping, media installa- help grow a more thoughtful technological culture. tion and computer programming.

Classes are kept small to ensure a quality learning experience for everyone. And VIVO is a diverse social place, too, where you collaborate with other creative people and are inspired by worldviews, perspectives and concerns that may be different than your own!

New youth project VIVO has just announced a new youth mentorship project called The Reorganized Organ, set to run over 12 sessions in the fall.

Creative people – whether you’re a musician, artist, designer, hacker or just generally curious – between ages 18 to 24 are invited to apply online to participate.

With the help of mentor-artists George Rahi and Marc St. Pierre, participants will collaborate to take apart and repurpose a dis-

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Participants receive an honorarium for their hard work, and an artist fee for the final performance that will take place at VIVO. The project partners up with MakerMobile, Vancouver New Music and Free Geek Vancouver.

For more details and to apply, visit http://www.vivomediaarts.com/ reorganized-organ-application. The deadline for applications is July 20, so don’t delay!

VIVO encourages applications from self-identified members of underserved communities as well as visible and invisible minority groups.

For info on all of VIVO’s programs, visit vivomediaarts.com. Want to know more about upcoming educational events? Email education@ vivomediaarts.com.

Pietro Sammarco is the education coordinator at VIVO Media Arts Centre.

The election was one for the history books. For the first time since 1952, British Columbians have elected a minority government. As a candidate for the BC NDP, I was re-elected as your MLA with 61% of the vote – an extraordinary reflection of your faith in me. Whether it was putting up signs, volunteering your precious time, or donating whatever you could, this victory was only made possible because of you. As your MLA, I look forward to continuing my service to Vancouver-Kingsway by helping you with your concerns and listening to your stories. From me, and from my amazing reelection team, I want to say, thank you.

The Constituency Office will be operating once again at its usual hours: 5022 Joyce St. Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm Fri by appointment only Carnivals and Collingwood Days You know that summer is in full swing when there are public events and carnivals at every corner. This year’s Collingwood Days was a huge success (and not a drop of rain!). The sun was shining brightly at Gaston Park (relocated from the Carleton School grounds) and it was a fantastic turnout. Thanks to Angela Evans and the Collingwood BIA for bringing together the community every year in celebration.

This May and June, we celebrated and fundraised for so many local establishments: Bruce, Beaconsfield, and MacCorkindale Elementary Schools, Gladstone Secondary School, and Kensington Cedar Cottage.

I want to applaud everyone on their successful events!

Congratulations to High School Graduates My congratulations go out to all graduating students from Gladstone, Windermere and Killarney Secondary Schools. This is an exciting time for all of you and your families and I wish you all the very best in your future endeavors. I am proud each year to sponsor scholarships for graduating students and look forward to attending this year’s graduation ceremonies!

Join me on Canada Day Come out to Renfrew Park Community Centre on July 1st to celebrate Canada Day (1-5pm)! The Youth Celebrate Canada Day Festival is organized each year by a terrific group of volunteer Windermere high school students.

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Windermere students visit Ottawa with Don Davies, MP Two Windermere students, June Lam and Gaelan Emo, were the lucky recipients of an all-expense paid trip to Ottawa from May 28 to 30, hosted by Don Davies, MP for Vancouver Kingsway. June and Gaelan won the opportunity to participate in Canada’s Parliament through the 2017 Create Your Canada contest.

The winners were treated to a jampacked two-day tour of Parliament Hill where they visited the House of Commons, Senate, Peace Tower, Library of Parliament and Sir John A. MacDonald’s office, and attended Started by Don Davies in 2009, Question Period. this annual contest is open to all They also had time Vancouver Kingsway students to tour the Supreme taking Grade 11 or 12 classes. Cre- Court of Canada and ate Your Canada challenges stuthe Canadian Mudents to propose ideas that they seum of History in feel will make a better Canada, or Gatineau, Quebec. a better world.

“I think this is an The winning idea is submitted by engaging and fun Davies to Parliament where it is introduction to drafted into federal legislation in Parliament and a the form of a Private Members great way for youth Bill. Davies then flies the students to share their vision to Ottawa to watch as he formally for our country,” introduces their bill in the House said Davies. “I am of Commons. proud to bring the voice of youth to our June and Gaelan are both senior debates.” students in Windermere’s LeadMP Don Davies with Windermere students Gaelan Emo (left) and June Lam in the House of ership program and have been Honourable menCommons. Photo by Alicia Tiffin actively involved in their commu- tions for the 2017 nity. They were selected for their Create Your Canada Contest idea to create a tax incentive that go to: will encourage food producers, suppliers and retailers to donate • Nika Asgari and Ana Vancouver’s Premium Ballet School perishable food to charities.

Brinkerhoff from Sir Charles Tupper Secondary for their “We both became interested in idea to amend the Safe DrinkSummer Dance Camps food security through Windering Water for First Nations For ages 5 to 9 yrs mere’s Organic Garden, which Act. July 10 - 14, 2017 produces food for our school • Karen Caslib and Natasha cafeteria and the community,” Fahbod from Windermere said June.

Secondary for their idea to ban the production and use of From Intermediate levle and up “We discovered that 31 million plastic bags. pounds of food is wasted in CanAugust 14 to 25 ada every year, but there are still Davies personally funds the many Canadians who don’t have Create Your Canada program, enough to eat,” added Gaelan. and no taxpayer dollars are “We wanted to find a way to solve involved. both of those problems.”

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Art for your heart: New book by local artist Ricardo Arturo Cerna Rivas creates his first book written in English and Spanish Local artist Ricardo Arturo Cerna Rivas’s first book, Art and Fragments for Your Soul or Arte y Fragmentos para Su Alma, contains the wisdom offered in art, with experiences about modern-day people who have managed to leave legacies from their emotional lives.

Ricardo Arturo Cerna Rivas was born and grew up in El Salvador. His father died when he was seven years old, and he grew up under the protection of his mother and older siblings.

From a young age he knew he wanted to be an artist. On June 15, 1962, there was a need to amputate his right forearm.

From this accident he learned to be selfsufficient and to improve his ways of thinking, acting and being creative. He learned to write and draw with his left hand and to cultivate his artistic vocation.

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Ricardo is an accountant, teacher, writer, painter, artistic designer and mechanical engineer. He is known in the world of the arts under the pseudonym GERILU, which comes from the first syllables of his children’s names Gerson, Ricardo and Lupita.

Ricardo speaks four languages (English, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish) and is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists.

Since 1987, Ricardo has volunteered in many programs at Collingwood Neighbourhood, including being a member of a community committee overseeing the design, development and construction of the CNH building.

The Renfrew-Collingwood Community News has published his inspiring messages and artwork since July 2009. He is currently a board member and art and Spanish teacher at the Community Centered College for the Retired in Burnaby, B.C.

CANADA DAY Saturday, JULY 1st, 2017

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Celebrate Canada Day together in the Park!

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* Game Booths* * Tiki Island Climbing Wall * * Inflatable Corn Maze* * 7 Elements Obstacle Course * * PRIZES ** Fire Truck Tour ** Complimentary Hot Dogs * * Complimentary Freezies ** Complimentary Coffee/Water *

FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN! This event sponsored by: PRAISE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH 2937 Woodland Drive, Vancouver, B.C. Call 604-876-5141 for more info!

"This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada."

Ce projet est financé en partie par le gouvernement du Canada.

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Get Involved What’s happening at your local library Youth Celebrate Canada Day Saturday, Jul. 1 12–4 pm Renfrew Park

Collingwood Branch Library 2985 Kingsway 604-665- 3953

Renfrew Branch Library 2969 E. 22nd Avenue at Nootka 604-257- 8705

More info at https://www.facebook.com/ YouthCelebrateCanadaDay/

SUMMER FUN! CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Summer Reading Club: Walk on the Wild Side Kids 6-12 years of age can enjoy fun activities, and become reading stars in this popular free program designed to encourage creativity and build excitement around books! Joining the BC Summer Reading Club lets them track their reading while giving them a chance to participate in free programs, enter contests and earn their own Summer Reading Club medal. All great ways to keep books a part of family life this summer.

Summer Reading Club: Walk on the Wild Side Tuesdays, July 4–25, 2–3 pm Drop in to check out new reads, play games, take part in activities and more. For grades K–7.

Local youth present their annual Canada Day celebration. Food, games, performances and more for the whole family.

CityLights Summer Church in the Park On Sunday, July 9, CityLights Church will be kickingoff their church in the park gatherings happening every Sunday throughout the summer, starting at 10 am in Avondale Park, Burnaby (602 Smith Avenue and Avondale Street).

Enjoy helium balloons, bouncy castles, food and more. Open to the public!

More info at http://citylightschurch.ca/ gatherings/upcoming-events/

Level Up Kids - Kids coding and tech summer camps Week-long camps through July and August BC Institute of Technology, Burnaby Level Up Kids is an engaging weeklong day camp for kids ages seven to 15 that teaches technological skills in a creative, kid-friendly learning environment. Summer programs run July to August and include Robotics Camp, where campers will make their own robot, and Coding Girls, where campers program and keep their Raspberry Pi computer. www.levelupkids.ca/programs/?provinc e=bc&city=burnaby

Support a non-profit community program to offer beauty and care sessions for seniors Collingwood Neighbourhood House seeks volunteers to help with hairstyling, hand and foot care, and basic massage for seniors. If you want to be part of this rewarding experience contact Eda at eertan@cnh.bc.ca or 604435- 0375. Seniors’ beauty and care sessions are free on the last Friday of the month from 1:30 to 3:30 pm.

Highlights of Free Summer Reading Club programs at Collingwood Library:

Summer Reading Club highlights: Escape the Wild Woods – Are you lost? Work together to find hidden clues and solve puzzles to escape the wild woods of the library.

For grades 4-7. Please contact the branch to register.

Tuesday, July 11, 2–3 pm

Seeds and Senses – Test your plant knowledge, plant a herb garden and make a seed bomb necklace Friday, July 7, 2 pm (Ages 6-12. Drop-in)

Storm Watchers – Journey to the eye of the storm! Investigate wild weather with stories, experiments and your own windsock. For grades K–7.

Tuesday, July 18, 2–3 pm

Tracks and Trails - Cast your print in plaster, make a nature journal and play a fun game of Animal Bingo Friday, July 14, 2 pm (Ages 6-12. Drop-in)

Tracks and Trails – What’s in your backyard? Learn about animal tracks, make hand imprints and create a nature notebook. For grades K–7.

Tuesday, July 25, 2–3 pm

Biome Bonanza – Explore the biomes of this world with Library iPads, and make a 3D biome model Friday, July 21, 2 pm (Ages 6-12. Registration required)

Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday at the library Have fun with virtual chat and meet kids on the other side of Canada at Toronto and Ottawa Public Library. Take part in fun trivia and talk about what makes you proud to be Canadian. For grades 2 and up. Please contact the branch to register.

Thursday, July 6, 11 am–12 pm

Storm Watchers – Investigate the science of wild weather through stories and experiments Friday, July 28, 2 pm (Ages 6-12. Drop-in)

“There is no such thing as a child who hates to read; there are only children who have not found the right book.”

— Frank Serafini

ADULT PROGRAMS One to One Computer Help Collingwood Branch is offering drop-in One-to- One Computer Training. The training is based on the questions you bring. You tell us what you want to learn, and we will work with you to improve your skills. Personal laptops and tablets welcome! Call the Library in order to book your appointment at a day/time that is convenient to you! 604-665- 3953 Employment and Immigration Support Tuesday, Aug. 1, 3–5 pm S.U.C.C.E.S.S. BC Settlement and Integration Services serves temporary residents and naturalized citizens in areas of settlement, immigration and employment. Find out more about their services at their upcoming info table at the Collingwood Branch Library. Drop-in.

Coming in August, Collingwood Branch will be offering a series of Computer Basics classes in Mandarin. Dates and times to be announced soon!

ADULT PROGRAMS Mobile Device Essentials:Get to Know Your Android Tablet or Smartphone Thursday, July 13, 11 am–1 pm Learn common Android techniques, features and settings, and how to safely connect Android devices to networks. For beginners – no previous experience using devices is required.

Mobile Device Essentials: Let’s Talk About Digital Storage Thursday, July 27, 11 am–1 pm Are your mobile devices and computers getting full? Want to make sure you don’t lose your photos, videos and music? Learn how to back up, access and share the digital files.

ESL Conversation Circle Saturdays, July 15 and 29, 2–3:30 pm Improve your spoken English skills in a supportive environment.

Learn about your community and Canadian culture while making new friends. This class is suitable for intermediate and advanced speakers.

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Proud to be Canadian

by Robert F. Edwards

This July Canada’s going to be 150 years old. By many standards throughout the world we are a very young nation. Nevertheless, we are a world leader and have been for a long time. Countries and people throughout the world look up to the leadership that Canada portrays in the global community.

Next year we are going to host the G7 conference in Québec. It will give the other G7 members a first-hand glance of multiculturalism and a remarkable opportunity to enjoy the diversity that Canadians take for granted.

I enjoy my life in Collingwood and its surrounding neighbourhoods. We have that multiculturalism and not only with sound opportunities of international entrepreneurship, but we also have all levels of government supporting the opportunities of Canadians for Canadians by Canadians.

We have one of the best universal medical programs in the world. We have some of the best social programs that assist Canadians in all walks of life in this second-largest land mass in the world.

Last year and the beginning of this year we Canadians welcomed 40,000 refugees from Syria alone. We’ve given these people not only a new lease on life but a new home. Kelly Clement of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees praised Canada for its global contribution to the refugee crisis. She mentioned that the average lifespan of a person living in a refugee camp is 26 years.

Both Joe Biden, the past vice president of the United States, and Kelly Clement have stated we need more Canadians and we need their guidance and help in leadership.

Robert F. Edwards is a long-time resident of Collingwood and a regular contributor to the Renfrew-Collingwood Community News.

Not bad for a country that is only 150 years old.

God bless Canada. Happy birthday, Canada.

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July 2017

A news section for Renfrew-Collingwood learners

The Read On! page returns

Read On!

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by Tony Wanless

 Read the articles

Have you been wondering why you have not seen the Read On! column in the Renfrew-Collingwood Community News recently?

 Print worksheets

That is because we have changed writers. The column has been written for some time

by Cari Chan, but she had to stop last year because she was too busy with other work.

http://renfrewcollingwood communitynews.com/category/ read-on/

But now, a new writer – Tony Wanless – has agreed to replace her and write the column in future. This column is his introduction to regular readers.

Reading levels on this page

Tony has been a journalist and writer for 30 years. He has worked for several Canadian newspapers across Canada, including the Province newspaper in Vancouver. At different times, he has been a crime reporter, an art writer, a photographer, an editor, and chief of a group of “re-writers” – journalists who refine other journalist’s articles.

He has also written many books for businesses. For several years, he was a “ghostwriter” – a secret writer-for-hire, for authors of articles and books. Most of those were about business. He has also worked as a consultant on marketing for many technology businesses.

Although Tony is now officially retired, he continues to write a column every month for the business section of the National Post.

Tony has lived in the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood for almost 15 years. He has been involved in Collingwood Neighbourhood House’s senior’s Tai Chi program for several years.

He has some background with English as a second language and often replaces CNH’s usual teacher of English-as-a-second-language program when that person is away.

Last year, Tony offered a training session to help seniors who do not have English as their first language tell their stories about coming to Canada.

Although Tony is new to the RCC News column, there will be no changes for now. There could be in future, however, if readers suggest them.

In that sense, we are always willing to listen to suggestions about how we can make the column more helpful to newcomers to the area who are trying to better their English language skills.

If you have any ideas, then don’t be shy. We’d like to hear them so we can make the RCC News better serve the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood. Please email rccnews-editorial@cnh.bc.ca.

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MONDAY FUN DAY!

KARAOKE!

1.15– 3pm Every Monday

Third Thursday of the month. 1:15pm– 3pm

Different programming every week including bingo, health and wellness talks, dance, information workshops, bus trip and more!

Choose your songs, dance and sing in this welcoming friendly program.

SENIORS ADVISORY GROUP

COFFEE SOCIAL Every Thursday 10.15– 11.30 Coffee and chat with new people!

Walk with us!

1st Thursday of every 2nd month What would YOU like to see at CNH? Come along and give us feedback on our programs and talk about any issues or events related to seniors.

The Renfrew Collingwood Better at Home Walking Club leaves Collingwood Neighbourhood House every Monday and Wednesday at 10.30am Mondays: Local walk followed by coffee Wednesdays: Further walk exploring Vancouver’s many parks

RECREATION A full schedule of physical activity programs including Zumba, Tai Chi, Yoga, Badminton and more!

“WORLD CAFÉ” 2nd Monday of each month 1:15 to 3pm

*Check the office for one-day Trips HAIRSTYLING AND BASIC MASSAGE FREE activity, every last Friday of each month, at 1pm-3:30pm.

Come get a haircut or styling and a shoulder massage provided by professionals and volunteers.

Please register to save your spot. **Pick up a copy of the Monthly Seniors bulletin at reception for more information** 604-435-0323

Join our casual conversation circle to talk about current topics and events from around the world!

It is a great chance to make friends while developing your intercultural communication skills.

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Have a Still Moon summer!

by Chloe Boyle and Crecien Bencio Still Moon Arts Society is a non-profit organization that leads art and environment initiatives in Renfrew-Collingwood. Still Moon is best known for the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival, which this year will be on Saturday, September 30, 2017.

Still Moon also runs a variety of environmental education workshops throughout the summer. These workshops are free and for all ages. Families are welcome for these workshops. Come to learn about the plants and animals in Renfrew-Ravine and different environmental-based skills through fun and exciting hands-on learning activities. For more information visit, stillmoon.org

Volunteers creating a woven net using plant materials.

Photo courtesy of Still Moon Arts Society

Still Moon also runs a variety of environmental education workshops throughout the summer. These workshops are free and for all ages. Families are welcome for these workshops. Come to learn about plants and animals in Renfrew‐Ravine and different environmental‐based skills through fun and exci hands‐on learning activities. For more information visit, stillmoon.org July 2017 13

Date, Time and Location Workshop Description Tuesday, July 4 Gathering Local Invasive plant species, like English Ivy 6–8 pm Natural Weaving and Himalayan Blackberry, can be used Meet by yin yang bench in Textiles Workshop as weaving textiles. Learn how to Renfrew Ravine, where properly collect plant material for Boyd Diversion meets future weaving projects. Bring gloves Renfrew Street and wear closed‐toe shoes!

Tuesday, July 11 Gardening for Native plant species provide valuable 6–8 pm Salmon and Birds habitat for salmon and birds!

Meet at the German Wondering how plants in your yard can Pavilion on 29th Avenue help salmon? This workshop focuses and Atlin Street (across on the benefits of using native plant from the 29th Avenue species in gardening. We will visit the Skytrain station) demonstration garden within Renfrew Ravine.

Tuesday, July 18 Bionetting for How can invasive English ivy be woven 6–8 pm Erosion Workshop into netting to prevent erosion? Come Meet at the German and Maintenance see “bionetting” in action and learn Pavilion on 29th Avenue

about native plants. and Atlin Street (across from the 29th Avenue Skytrain station)

Tuesday, July 25 Renfrew Ravine Renfrew Ravine is filled with hidden 6–8 pm Community Art artistic gems. Come attend this Meet by yin yang bench in Tour and workshop to learn about Renfrew Ravine, where Maintenance neighbourhood history and help Still Boyd Diversion meets Moon maintain existing art.

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[IMAGES TO COME] Still Moon Arts Society is running fun and free stewardship events this summer i Renfrew Ravine. Photos by XX

RENFREW PARK COMMUNITY COMPLEX 2929 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5M 2Y3

604 257-8388 Centre: ext 1 Pool: ext 2 Fax: 604 257-8392 Website: www.vancouver.ca/renfrewrec or www.renfrewcc.com

Jointly operated by Renfrew Park Community Association and Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation.

Special Hours of Operation Canada Day Weekend Sat July 1 Sun July 2 Mon July 3

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Youth Celebrate Canada Day

Canada is celebrating 150+ years! Show your Canadian pride!

Join in on the celebration at Renfrew Park for this fun day of music, games, arts, crafts and carnival food.

This fun event is organized by Windermere students for the whole community to enjoy. Food and refreshments available. See you here RAIN or SHINE. Everyone is welcome.

Sat, July 1st 12:00-4:00pm Free

Special Events

Tuesday Movie Night (13-18yrs)

Jul 4 Jul 11 Jul 18 Jul 25 114774

Lynsey MacDonald Pitch Perfect Inside Out The Hundred Foot Journey The Avengers Tu Jul 4-25 6:00pm-8:00pm FREE

Pedal Boating at Deer Lake (11-13yrs) Lynsey MacDonald

114791 Th Jul 6

10:00am-2:00pm

Playland (11-13yrs)

Lynsey MacDonald 9:00am-3:00pm $25/person

114795 Th Jul 20

$15/person

Salt Spring Island’s Best (55+yrs) 113597 Th Jul 20

7:00am-7:15pm $122.86/person

Hawaiian Luau Luncheon (55+yrs)

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Weekly Camp Programs

Outdoor Adventures (4-6yrs) Mix art, adventure and games! Explore nature around Renfrew Park and then be inspired by stories to help you create art from the elements of nature and your imagination. Children will also be introduced to different sports and other interactive outdoor games. Please dress appropriately for being outdoors. $6/drop-in if space. $20/4 day week when there is a statutory holiday.

Mo-Fr Jul 4-Aug 25 9:30am-10:30am $25/5 day week Summer C.H.I.L.L. (11-13yrs)

Mo-Fr Jul 4-Aug 25

Riya Talwar 9:00am-3:00pm $75/5 day week $60/4 day week (due to statutory holidays)

Wibit Inflatable Day in the pool

Saturday, July 8th from 3:00pm–5:00pm

Come and join in the fun! *Regular admission rates apply

Program Highlights

Operation Imagination: Fine and Performing Arts (6-12yrs)

Jennifer Barker This program will focus on Drama activities, games, and exercises that will help develop speaking, social and listening skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Participants will also have the opportunity to showcase their Visual Art skills to help create decorations, paintings and set pieces for their final performance.

6-8yrs 115127 MWF Aug 9-25 9:00am-11:30am $104/8 sess 9-12yrs 115128 MWF Aug 9-25 12:00pm-2:30pm $104/8 sess

Youth Workshops (11-13yrs) Public Speaking 114790 Th Jul 13 Active Listening 114792 Th Jul 27

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Adult Tennis (19-64yrs) Metro Vancouver Tennis Held at Slocan Tennis Courts (29th Ave & Slocan St) Skills & Doubles 118043 Tu Jul 4-28 6:00pm-8:00pm $20/4 sess Womens 118045 Th Jul 6-27 6:00pm-8:00pm $20/4 sess Mixed Doubles 118050 Fr Jul 7-28 6:00pm-8:00pm $20/4 sess

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Collingwood Neighbourhood House invites you to lunch every Tuesday and Thursday.

Full meal prices are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for students and $3.25 for children under 12. Items can be purchased a la carte or “to go.”

Summer is here! Make sure your children have a safe, fun summer full of learning and positive experiences. In July and August our Recreation Day Camp Program is thrilled to offer a variety of sports and interactive activities packed with exciting field trips, fun in the sun and much more. Browse the summer camps below or visit http://www.cnh.bc.ca/ programs/children–programs/ for more details, then register your child at the CNH front desk for a summer of adventure and excitement.

Space is limited, so please sign up soon! For more information, please call 604-435-0323.

Staff are able to speak with you in a variety of languages, including Mandarin and Cantonese.

Arts and Crafts Summer Camp (Ages 6 to 8) Children will participate in developing fun arts and crafts projects each day, learning and strengthening various creative skills. Most of the time, they’ll work on creative projects, but they will also spend some time outdoors.

Date: July 4 – 7 and July 10 – 14 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cost: July 4 – 7: $92.00 full day; July 10 – 14: $115.00 full day

July lunch menu Tuesday, July 4 Barley mushroom soup Macaroni & cheese Salad Oat cranberry muffins Piano Camp (Ages 5–7, 8–9) This is a fun class for beginner music students learning piano and theory. It focuses on the basics of proper touch, hand technique and reading notes. The book used in this class will be John Thompson’s ‘Easiest Piano Course’, which features colorful pictures and useful material for beginners.

Date: July 17 – July 21 & July 24 – July 28 Time: Ages 5–7, 9:30 – 10:30 am.; Ages 8–9, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $55 per week August Sports Camps (Ages 6–12) A fun class for anyone who loves to play soccer and hockey. Children learn how to play the most beautiful game one week (Week 1, 3: Soccer) and take part in Canada’s most loved sport in another (Week 2, 4: Floor Hockey).

Rhythmic Gymnastics Summer Camp (Ages 6 to12) Everyone is welcome to immerse themselves in the world of rhythm, graceful motion and beauty. Camp practices will focus on flexibility and general physical fitness. Children will go outside after lunch to do exciting activities, weather permitting.

Date: July 24 – July 28 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $115 Summer Creative Dance Camp (Ages 4 to 6) Girls and boys are invited to explore creative dance and ballet, taking inspiration from arts and nature. They will discover fun themes through movement, arts and games.

Children will be encouraged to express themselves in creating unique dances together.

Date: July 17 – 21 Time: 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $55

COMMUNITY LUNCH

Date: July 31 – August 25, Monday to Friday, except holidays.

Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Cost: Week 2 – $55/ week; Week 1,3,4 – $65/week Gymnastics Camp in July (Ages 6 to 12) This camp run by Gym Sense Gymnastics Education will create an atmosphere of fun and excitement that encourages participants to safely learn new gymnastics skills and techniques. The program will educate, challenge and entertain young children.

Weather permitting, children will go outside.

Date: July 4 – 21, Monday to Friday (*NO CLASS ON JULY 3) Time: Full day, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; half day, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cost: Week 1 – $92 for full days and $52 for half days; Weeks 2 and 3 – $115 per week for full days or $65 per week for half days

This page is sponsored by the Collingwood Neighbourhood House

Thursday, July 6 Roasted chicken with lemon on rice / veggie option Salad Coconut cup cake Tuesday, July 11 Minty sweet green peas soup Chicken pot pie / veggie pie Salad Pecan tart Thursday, July 13 Chicken/veggie burger with fries Salad Chocolate pudding Tuesday, July 18 Cream of cauliflower soup Ham / veggie frittata Salad Raspberry cake Thursday, July 20 Beef stroganoff with egg noodle / veggie option Salad Fruit salad Tuesday, July 25 Carrot and orange soup Salmon / veggie burgers with sweet potatoes Salad Chocolate cake Thursday, July 27 Meat / veggie lasagna Garlic bread Salad Ice cream and fruit

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Happy Canada Day Collingwood from the Collingwood Business Improvement Association

CBIA UPDATES Canada Day 150 Cake Cutting Celebration July 1st 11am -1pm Come out to our annual Canada Day cake cutting celebration in the Safeway parking lot (corner of Tyne and Kingsway) Entertainer Peter Yap will sing Elvis songs, there will be cake, coffee, Canada Day swag and prizes. Come out in your Red and White. We sing Oh Canada at 11:30am. A grant from Heritage Canada was provided to help fund this fun community event.

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Collingwood International Film Festival 2017 This year will be the 5th annual event. The dates and park locations are: July 7- Japan Gaston Park July 21 – China – Collingwood Park August 4 – Spain – Gaston Park August 18 – India – Collingwood Park movie Lion

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Movies begin at dusk. Bring your chair, blankets and snacks and enjoy a good movie in the park.

Collingwood BIA Renewal It’s that time again. Renewal of the BIA. Surveys will be going out to all the businesses in May and June to poll where the members priorities are in the Collingwood BIA. We focus on Street Enhancement and Beautification; Street Safety and Graffiti Removal and Patrol-ling; Maketing and Events.

We want to hear from you. Let us know what’s important to you. info@shopcollingwood.ca

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Contact the Collingwood BIA at let us know you are a new business in the area.

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Grandview-Collingwood Branch #179 Update by Paul Reid

TRIP FOR 2 TO Left: Bill Ritchie, Andrea Berneckas and Joe Sharples in the Branch #179 booth at Collingwood Days this past May.

Branch #179 Summer Golf Tournament

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Then back to Branch #179 for pizza and chicking wings.

EVENT PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:

More tourneys to come.

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Photos by Paul Reid