Renfrew-Collingwood Community News, November 2014

November 2014

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Lest We Forget - Collingwood Branch #48

by Paul Reid

As in years past around Remembrance Day, I have written a catching up with Collingwood Branch #48. This time around, however, I found that Branch #48 can scarcely be found. Except for the “Closed” sign on their Facebook page, there is nothing. It would appear that after nearly one century of existence, likely Collingwood’s oldest organization, Branch #48, is about to officially hit the extinction list, possibly as soon as the end of this year.

For about the past six or so years, after being forced to leave their long-time location here in Collingwood, Branch #48 have been existing over on Fraser Street. This move severely fractured the membership. Many spread out to other clubs, while the senior members moved to Carleton Scout Hall.

The membership continued to dwindle and the Branch could not make ends meet. The branch decided that part of the problem was the location. So they sold the Fraser location (for a profit), and are now in the process of looking for a new location. Until that time, the branch assets have all been put into a trusteeship by the BC/Yukon Command. The Branch has been given 12 to 15 months to find a new location. It appears that 12 of those months are all ready up.

There was apparently some promise in having the Legion move into the old Jaguar’s Pub location at Kingsway and Tyne. The city is currently trying lease out this pub area, formerly in The Mr. Sport Hotel and Quality Inn and now a low-income housing complex.

Not deemed affordable enough in the beginning, the City had dropped the original asking price by 50 percent to help get the Legion in. Still too high. Then the city rented out the kitchen/restaurant portion of the area in question (slated to open near the end of October). The lease price would have dropped again, but Continued on page 15

Lest we forget: One hundred years ago the Great War was just beginning in Europe. Over 17 million died in the First World War. Loretta Houben’s great uncle, William J. Williams, lost his life on February 22, 1917, at the age of 19, in Salonika, Greece. Photo by Loretta Houben

Windermere students on homeslessness Pages 2-3

Eating Out: Wally’s Burgers Page 5

Grads’ historic reunion

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Affordable exercise

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Windermere students reveal the many sides of homelessness Homelessness in Vancouver Homelessness isn’t just the concept of having no place to live, but it’s also not having an affordable, permanent place to call home sweet home. I don’t know about you but the thought of being homeless scares me. I believe that with the full cooperation of the government, we can solve the homelessness problem in Vancouver.

This is where groups like the Greater Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness (RSCH) comes in.

This committee (which includes the three levels of government, homeless facility workers, community networks) established a new 10year regional homelessness plan for Metro Vancouver. Their goal is to provide those who are homeless, The way we are dealing with and even those who are at the risk homelessness right now is not cheap. of homelessness, a stable home.

According to a 2001 study done by the Once this is met, RSCH will move B.C Ministry of Community, provincial on and will start to help them out of taxpayers approximately spend $40,000 being homeless. One way they will annually per homeless person in B.C. complete this is through employment In other words, it takes $40,000 to training, which can truly prepare temporarily keep one person off the street. them in the outside world.

Many people assume that homelessness is only caused by the individual’s unwillingness to work. Those people are what I like to call wrong. In all seriousness, the two main reasons for homelessness is inadequate income and the high cost for housing. Sadly, we live in a city where most people spend most of their earnings to pay for the place they live in.

Everyone can help out by supporting groups that has sustainable strategies in effectively solving the homelessness problem. ―Charlton Alvarez, grade 12 Windermere Secondary student

Canada’s National Housing Strategy?

There are approximately 300,000 homeless people in Canada. The average life expectancy of a homeless person is 39 years old, whereas an average Canadian’s life expectancy is 81 years old. Now these statistics may not seem like your problem. However, these are our fellow Canadians and it’s up to us to help decrease the amount of people living on the streets.

Now what is the government doing about this? Clearly we can all see that this is an issue. Unlike the other G8 countries Canada does not have a national housing plan.

The city of Vancouver is opening more shelters, and is trying to make available more low-cost or free housing centres.

The provincial government has written a housing strategy called Housing Matters BC. This was released in 2006.

In this report the province wishes to create 6,000 new housing units. The federal government has wishes to renew the Homelessness Partnering Strategy outlined in the Economic Action Plan 2013. This means providing homes for people who need them and then helping them secure their lives for the future.

Having a housing first strategy is a good plan, however, the government should focus on the causes of homelessness rather than trying to bandage the problem. There needs to be more programs to help people enter the work force and keep their jobs. This can be done by providing low-cost or free post-secondary classes so people can earn diplomas and degrees that can be used to gain jobs in the future. There should be more shelters put up in locations that have a high homeless population.

People need to be educated and given hope that life on the streets isn’t the life they have to live forever.

When you see a homeless person don’t automatically assume the worst.

Know that they’re people who had the misfortune of landing where they are now. Being homeless doesn’t make you any less of a human being and it’s definitely possible to bounce back, all they need is a little help. ―Kirnjit Rai

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Anti-poverty plans are the way to go What is homelessness, you may ask?

To simply put it, homelessness is the absence of a place to live. The idea of homelessness is truly a controversial issue in modern society. However, with the aid and attention of the government, hopefully we can come to some kind of possible solution.

A survey done for the metro area has indicated that the number of homeless people have increased to a significance of 14 percent, from 1,581 to 1,798.

The use of residential housing is an excellent step forward in conquering homelessness. For starters, the B.C. government can There is an extreme imbalance of help by establishing sustainable distribution of wealth in BC. The difference between the rich and the facilities within Greater Vancouver poor is staggering. Poverty is costing as opposed to investing hundreds of millions of dollars on shelters in the province billions of dollars. In Vancouver, considering the costly fact, BC has the highest poverty and overpriced real estate the city rate in Canada, as reported by has to offer. Jobs should be created.

Statistics Canada, and is one of the In addition, the inhabitants should last provinces without an adequate be educated by way of learning how poverty reduction plan. to budget their incomes.

In the city of Vancouver, Mayor In essence, solutions to end the Gregor Robertson’s proposal to problem of homeless are affordable end homelessness has become housing, support services, and a a difficult task to accomplish. sufficient income.

Robertson has frequently made it an obligation to end homelessness.

However, statistics show otherwise. ―Calvin Ha

Too big a problem to ignore Homelessness is something that we have seen throughout our whole lives. It is something that we have become so immune to that we forgot how big of a problem it really is.

We should care about homelessness because what most people don’t know is that it’s cheaper to put people in homes rather than to leave them on the street. Also there are 1,000 people in Vancouver that are homeless for more than a year; this affects us because this is our city that people are homeless in and that number is only bound to get bigger because of how expensive it is to live in Vancouver.

We as a nation need to come up with a solution to homelessness because as we know Canada is the only country out of the G8

not to have a national housing strategy. A good strategy that I think could work for our nation is the one Australia uses. It’s called the National Affordable Housing Agreement (NAHA), which aims to ensure that all people have access to affordable, safe and sustainable housing. NAHA provided $6.2 billion of housing assistance to low- and middle-income people in the first five years.

Homelessness isn’t something that you could just fix overnight.

It’ll take time, but this is too big of a problem to just ignore and I think if the federal, provincial and municipal governments could come together and agree on a strategy, homelessness could be reduced by a lot and hopefully one day be something of the past and homelessness would no longer exist. ―Ravi Basra

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Homelessness Action Week, October 12-18

by Mark Manangan Imagine yourself living on the streets on a cold and snowy day.

You don’t have proper clothing for the weather and you don’t have a shelter to live in. You are shivering from the cold but have no money at all to buy yourself something warm. You haven’t eaten in days and you are starving. You are crunched up on the sidewalk because your stomach hurts too much to move. People run away from you. You are not welcomed and no one wants you here.

What causes homelessness?

Well according to British Columbia’s housing system, the main causes for homelessness are the lack of affordable housing in Vancouver, inadequate income, addictions, abuse/conflict and the lack of support services.

Vancouver is an expensive place to live in especially how high the prices are for houses.

But the two main causes of homelessness would be extreme poverty and extreme isolation, according to Peter Greenwell, who coordinates the Homeless Program at Collingwood Neighbourhood House. Homelessness shows up like an iceberg. We only see half of the iceberg, which means we only see a bit of what is actually out there. There are three levels of homelessness. Starting at the tip of the ice berg would be absolute homelessness. Then hidden homelessness, which would be sea level and, finally, relative homelessness, which is under sea level.

Absolute homelessness is the worst one; people are on the street and live in shelters. Those who suffer from hidden homelessness have a house, but they rely on others.

Lastly, relative homelessness is not as bad as hidden homelessness because people are housed but are in trouble because they are using their income to pay for their housing.

A survey was done recently on why people chose to become homeless.

One quarter – 25 percent – said

income problems, 19 percent said house, 17 percent said addiction and 10 percent said abuse/conflict.

Help for the homeless There are many great things out there that are helping homeless people. There is an Emergency Shelter (ESP), Homeless Outreach (HOP) and Aboriginal Homeless Outreach (AHOP).

These are charities/organizations that help homeless people. There is a program at Collingwood Neighbourhood House called the Morning Star Program, where the homeless are provided with the basic necessities such as toiletries, food and clothing.

During the 2010 Winter Olympics, the government bought hotels for the athletes, and after the games it would be given to people who needed it the most. The provincial government also built 800,000 housing units in the last 10 years.

The G8 countries (the top eight countries that are thriving), including France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Japan, United States, Canada and Russia, hold an annual meeting to talk about global issues, global security, energy and terrorism. According to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), Canada is the only G8 country without a national housing strategy. It is estimated that about 300,000 Canadians are homeless and about 1.7 million Canadians have trouble affording their housing.

If we all put a little effort into this, great things could happen and we all can live in peace and harmony.

Mark Manangan is in Grade 12 attending Windermere Secondary School. He is in the Leadership program there. As part of his Leadership 12 project he tends the garden and orchard in the school. Mark loves learning about all the issues around him and the issues that could affect youth in the future.

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Family tree tips for using a perpetual calendar

by Loretta Houben 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: Charlton Alvarez, Ravi Basra, Crecien Bencio, Cari Chan, Calvin Ha, Mark Manangan, Kirnjit Rai, Paul Reid

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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.

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Have you ever wanted to know which day of the week you were born on?

Or have you ever wished you could know the day on which one of your ancestors was married?

Years ago when the BC Telephone Company (now known as Telus) sent out large paper phone books to each Vancouver household, I discovered a perpetual calendar at the back, nestled in with all the other important information such as government addresses and numbers.

I was fascinated as it listed dates from 1800 to 2050.

I still have it. The calendar has come in handy for many things. It shows an index on one side with a list of the years and a number beside each year.

There are 14 small boxes with a number above each one.

I was born in 1960 so if I wish to know the actual day of my birth, I look up 1960, find the number (in this case 13) and check the appropriate calendar. My date of birth reveals that I was born on a Wednesday.

The calendar we use today is the Gregorian calendar, named for Pope Gregory XIII. Our ancestors kept track of time by moon phases, but of course this wasn’t adequate and a method to document days, months and years was invented. Before the Gregorian calendar, the Julian calendar was in use, invented by the Romans and named after Julius Caesar. But due to the Roman’s superstitious beliefs, the calendar had only odd numbered days and wasn’t reliable.

However, when the Catholic church instituted the Gregorian calendar in 1582 many of the

Protestant churches refused to adapt. It wasn’t until 1700 that Germany and the Netherlands changed to the Gregorian calendar, and not until 1752 for the rest of the Protestant countries to begin using it, except for Russia who changed over in 1918. China changed in 1949. Even so, it isn’t 100 percent accurate either, due to leap years and other things, but it’s the best we have for now!

You can find perpetual calendars online. Here is a good link with everything you wished to know about calendars, including a list of The perpetual calendar comes in handy for many things. leap years all the way to 2400: http:// Photo by Loretta Houben vpcalendar.net/ Loretta Houben is a member of the British Columbia Genealogy Society and enjoys looking up old dates in history.

Please check the society’s website at www.bcgs.ca for free meet-ups once a month.

Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society is seeking loving and dedicated foster parents who are willing to share their homes and provide foster care for Aboriginal babies, children, and youth in the Greater Vancouver area. We invite Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal applicants.

Information Sessions are held on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 6:45pm in our office at 3284 East Broadway, Vancouver. For more information, please email foster@vacfss.com or call 604-216-7447.

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Eating Out in RC:

Wally’s Burgers

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by Paul Reid

Take me back, back to the shack.

That would be Wally’s Burgers, this community’s most infamous burger shack that ever was or will be.

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What could have been an awful death is living on thanks to a real Collingwood Saint, Gord Bemister. Yes, he came in when the ashes were still just cooling on Wally’s Kingsway location, and brought her back to life. The new location: 49th and Elliot, in the plaza there. And not just back to her 1990’s fairly mediocre, resting on her laurels, type of existance, but back to her prime.

We’re talking all of the original ingredients the way they used to be (researched in depth by In addition to the same old awesome food, the new Wally’s Gord himelf) who treated this Burgers at 49th and Elliot contains a lot of cool art featuring the like he was Rick from Rick’s old Wally’s location.

Restorations. The buns, the sauces, the recipes, the techniques – all dead-on authentico! for you a wee bit faster, but loved ones, some good old let’s face it, under 10 minutes fashioned quality awesome I’ve darkened Wally’s doorway for such goodness is a feat. food. many a time, and on this occasion, In that time, you will hardly accompliceless, I ordered up an have time to take in the fine Fun for the whole family. old classic combo – a Chuckwagon wall of Wally’s art and such.

Who doesn’t like burgers and (loaded), those oh so thick and A pinball machine might be hot dogs and chicken and perfect onion rings (yes, there’s in order - only Gord, because shakes and fries and rings only five or so – but each one the original did have one (and and ice cream. is the size of a donut, mind pinball rocks!). On a sidenote, you), and a thick and delicious but still food related, I did Yes Gord, you did a mighty chocolate shake. I went old school have a dream when I was about fine thing. You, Gord, are with the chocolate, but there is a to open up Paul’s Pizza and now going down in history as long list of crazy flavours.

Pinball Palace, something I the saint who saved Wally’s. still might just do.

Like the original Wally’s, the food was quickly dispatched.

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Get Involved

What’s happening at your local library

Artisan’s call for Collingwood Village Artisans’ Market

Collingwood Branch Library 2985 Kingsway at Rupert 604-665-3953

The Collingwood Village Artisans’ Market will be Sunday, December 7 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Collingwood Neighbourhood House. Artisans and crafters who live in the Renfrew-Collingwood area are welcome to book a table – cost: $30. Table bookings start November 1. More info: Crecien rcmancraftfair@gmail.com

Kickstart presents an Expressive Arts Workshop with Janis Harper Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Doors open at 7:00 pm, workshop begins at 7:30 pm Slocan Hall 2750 East 29th Avenue, Vancouver near the 29th Avenue Skytrain Station Admission sliding scale $3 to $10 We do expressive arts to feel better – emotionally, physically – and to engage our senses and get out of our heads. To play and free our creative selves!

As part of Kickstarts Fine Line Project, Janis Harper will lead participants in sound and collaborative poetry.

This workshop is designed for those with limited physical mobility, but all are welcome. No experience required.

Il Mercato Farmers Market at Italian Cultural Centre Friday, November 21 3:00pm–7:00pm 3075 Slocan St, Vancouver near Grandview Highway The Italian Culture Centre’s Il Mercato, a Farmer and Italian Night Market, continues the third Friday of the month – November 21. Bring home a taste of Italy from the next market on October 17! Come shop and stay for live Italian music and children’s activities. More info at http://italianculturalcentre. ca/blog/il-mercato-italian-night-market/

New winter farmers market at the PNE

Children’s Programs Songs and stories for children up to 5 years of age (and their caregivers): Baby Storytime Thursdays, 11:30 am–12:00 pm Nov.6–Dec.11 Free; drop-in Family Storytime Thursdays, 10:30 am–11:00am Nov.6 – Dec.11 Free; drop-in New! Family Storytime on Saturdays!

Saturdays, 10:30–11:00 am Oct.4 – Nov.22 Free; drop-in

Fun for children 6-12 years of age. (Please note that children under 9 must be accompanied by a guardian.)

Lego Block Party Wednesdays, 3:30 pm Nov.19, Dec. 17 Free; drop-in Crazy Cartoons: Art on the iPad Saturday, November 22, 2:30 pm Free; registration required Holiday Fun for Tweens (crafts, treats and more!)

Saturday, December 13, 2:30pm Free; registration required

“A book is a dream that you hold in your hand” –Neil Gaiman Adult Programs Internet Basics in Cantonese - 互聯網入門粵語班: Wednesday, November 12, 10:30 am–12:00 noon Learn about what’s available on the Internet and how to find it. We’ll talk about browsers, navigation and basic searching through Chinese websites. It also includes reading Chinese newspapers through VPL websites.

Free! Call Collingwood Branch (查詢及報名請電) 604-665-3953 to register.

Email Basics in Cantonese - 電子郵件入門粵語班 Friday, Nov 21, 10:30 am–12:00 noon Do you need help: • setting up an email account?

• learning how to send, forward or delete an email?

• to send photos or other attachments?

Free! Call Collingwood Branch (查詢及報名請電) 604-665-3953 to register.

There’s something exciting coming to Hastings Park and it’s not a thrill ride or a horse race – it’s a farmers market!

Sundays, until December 7, 10am - 2pm Enter at Gate 2. 40+ vendors, produce, food trucks, treats, crafts, music and more!

Stay tuned to the Vancouver Farmers Market Twitter account at twitter.com/ VanMarkets for updates!

ESL Book Club Tuesday, November 25, 7:00–8:30 pm Enjoy practising your English conversation and reading skills in a supportive environment while learning about culture and meeting new people. This program is most suitable for intermediate speakers.

Registration is required. To register please contact the Collingwood Branch at 604-665-3953.

One to One Computer Training Every week Want to learn how to use a computer? How to send an email? Or maybe you would like to learn more about VPL’s online collections, eBooks?

Please call the library at 604-665-3953 and book a 45 minutes private lesson tailored to your needs!

Renfrew Branch Library, 2969 East 22nd Avenue at Nootka, 604-2578705 Fall Storytimes Babytime (Infant–18 months), Wednesdays, 11:15 am, Nov. 5–Dec. 10 Toddler Storytime (18 months–3 years), Wednesdays, 10:15 am, Nov. 5–Dec. 10 Family Storytime (all ages) Mondays, 2:00 pm, Nov. 3–Dec. 15 & Saturdays, 11:15 am, Nov. 8–Dec. 13 **New program! Vietnamese Storytime for all ages, Saturdays at 10:15 am, Oct. 25–Nov. 29 Rhymes, songs, and stories in Vietnamese, suitable for children and all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together with their parents and caregivers. * Chương trình kể chuyện cho bé Ca hát, và nghe kể chuyện bằng tiếng Việt.

• Thích hợp cho trẻ em ở mọi lứa tuổi. Tạo điều kiện cho bé và cha mẹ hay người giữ trẻ cùng nhau thưởng thức và học cách ca hát và kể chuyện với nhau.

• Thứ Baỷ vào lúc 10:15 AM; Bắt đầu từ 25 tháng 10 đến 29 tháng 11

Coming in December: Parents’ Night Out: Apps for your Little One, Thursday, December 11, 6:30–8:30 pm For parents and caregivers for children ages 2–5.

Learn about sharing iPad apps with your young child while supporting early literacy skills. Adults only, please. Registration required; call branch for details.

School-Age Programs • After-School Drop-In program for ages 8–12, Wednesdays at 3:30 pm, Sept. 17-Nov. 19 • Film Screening: THE LEGO MOVIE for ages 5–12, Monday, November 10 (Pro-D Day), 2:30–4:30 pm • Lego Block Party for ages 5-12, Friday, November 28 (Pro-D Day), 2:00–4:00 pm Teen Programs International Games Day. Saturday, November 15, 2:00–4”00 pm. Challenge other teens and show off your skills at International Games Day. Hosted by the Vancouver Public Library and the Renfrew Teen Advisory Group. Free! Food! Fun! Prizes!

Hunger Games and Minecraft week: November 8–15. Renfrew Branch Library is looking for two “tributes” to compete in a Hunger Games/Minecraft challenge. Compete with other “districts” and live to tell the tale.

Contact teen services librarian Lindsey Pagnucco at Lindsey.Pagnucco@vpl.ca or 604-999-5189 for more details.

Adult Programs Credit Cards and Prepaid Cards: Costs and Obligations: a partnership event with Vancity.

Thursday, November 6, 2014, 7:00–8:30 pm Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of credit cards and prepaid cards. You’ll learn about credit card features, fees, and the cost of credit.

Registration required; contact branch to register.

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Windermere Secondary School’s first graduating class celebrates 50th anniversary The original Grade 10s celebrated the 50th anniversary of Windermere’s first graduating class in 1964 on October 18, 2014, at the Sylvia Hotel in Vancouver.

Tributes poured in for these “1964 Originals” on this historic occasion.

Windermere has a rich tradition of excellence that has evolved into a compassionate community where our current students take a great deal of pride in service and volunteerism both at school and in the broader community. We thank all of our alumni for the contributions they have made in helping to build our current community. ―Rick Mesich, Principal Windermere Secondary has played an instrumental role in our community for decades.

It has not only educated thousands of students – it has enriched the social, cultural and economic fabric of our country … Windermere Secondary School continues to be an institution of educational excellence, and I am proud to represent an area encompassing so much history and talent. ―Don Davies, MP Vancouver Kingsway The 1964 class and the alumni of 1965, 1966 and 1967 … were true trailblazers – you set the tone for a school that has done so much for our community through to the present day … Today’s students and staff are remarkable – Windermere is recognized for the achievements of its students and its connection to the community … All of that started, of course, with its first graduating class. ―Adrian Dix, MLA Vancouver Kingsway

As Mayor, I am proud of our diverse and high quality educational system.

The achievement by Windermere alumni, both during their studies and in their subsequent careers, is a glowing example of the contribution the school has made to the City of Vancouver and beyond. As students, parents and the school’s teachers prepare to set the foundation for the next 50 years, they can be very satisfied with the legacy they have created. ―Gregor Robertson, Mayor, City of Vancouver Schools are a focal point for the community and a source of some our most vivid memories …

We proudly acknowledge the achievements of Windermere Secondary School and its students through the years. ―Patti Bacchus, Chair,

High school track meet at Empire Stadium, 1965

Rosemary (Sawkins) Mason, 1965, and Ken Woods, 1964

50th anniversary cake

Some of the finest young poster boys – from the ’60s – Allen McLeod, Ed Wong, Don Hubbard and Bruce White.

Windermere alumni’s fine group of ladies

Rosemary Mason, 1965, and Peder Gulbranson, 1966

Former Windermere student Jeff Hyslop is the upside down Lion’s Cub that performed at BC Lions football games at Empire Stadium in the 1960s. Jeff went on to a musical career , first performing here in Vancouver with Theatre under the Stars and then on to an exceptional career with Broadway shows in New York.

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Starting a new job? Tips to get you started and stay ahead Congratulations! The job interview went well and you have been offered a job! As you breathe a sigh of relief after landing new job, it’s important to start to think about a plan that will guarantee success in your new role. You will want to continue making that good impression you did during the interview process as keeping a job is as important as getting it. Below are some tips to prepare you for your first day, assist in maintaining your job as well as how to advance your career.

Checklist when starting your job • Have your social insurance number (SIN) card handy so that you can fill out the necessary forms • Know the transportation routes and times • Follow the appropriate dress code • Confirm lunch and coffee breaks • Follow company procedures and policies Keeping your job • Be on time or early, and check your work schedule frequently if you are working part time • Call the employer ASAP if you cannot go into work • Ask questions and follow directions • Maintain the same standard of quality as the employer • Be open to putting in extra time or effort as required Attitude, personality and ethics • Be positive, motivated and supportive • Leave all personal problems at home • Be proactive, express your thoughts and ideas and be open to the suggestions of others • Respect company time, property, equipment and privacy To get ahead • Do more than what is expected of you • Show enthusiasm, support and interest • Take the initiative to apply for related vacancies within the company • Enhance your existing skill-set by taking courses related to your current position

This job search tip has been brought to you by the Vancouver Northeast WorkBC Centre located at Commercial and Broadway.

For more job search tips and information about their services please contact 604-708-9300 or visit www.employmentworks.ca

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Poppies Everywhere

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Starting early in November you may see poppy flowers pinned to jackets and shirts around town by people of all ages and backgrounds. By November 11th it seems like the poppies are everywhere! You probably know that the poppy flower is a symbol worn for Remembrance Day on November 11th, but do you know why?

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On Remembrance Day we remember all of the people who died in wars. The poppy became the symbol of Remembrance Day because of the popular poem In Flanders Fields by Major John McCrae. The poem was written in 1915 during World War I. It is told from the perspective of soldiers who have just died. They see their graves (the crosses) in the field where poppies grow. They want the living to continue to fight for what they were fighting for.

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In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

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We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

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There are several Remembrance Day events in Vancouver. Most of them start around 10:00 or 10:30 am. Every year at 11:00 am on November 11th (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month) there is a moment of silence for two minutes to remember all of those who died and suffered in war.

The largest Remembrance Day ceremony is at Victory Square at West Hastings and Cambie in downtown Vancouver. Closer to the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood is the South Memorial Park Remembrance Day ceremony. It begins with a parade starting at John Oliver Secondary School (41st Avenue and Knight Street) at 10:00 am. The memorial service at South Memorial Park starts at 10:30 (41st and Windsor).

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Amy and Van have recently opened Lotus Seed Vegetarian Restaurant find at Lotus Seed includes fresh organic ingredients and a healthy dose of love. “Our goal is to sprout awareness of healthy choices for food, our bodies, our community and our planet.”

Named for the ancient and divine symbol for the virtues of purity, the Lotus Seed Vegetarian Restaurant has blossomed in our community, right in the southeast corner where Boundary meets Kingsway. Behind this divine blossoming are Amy and Van Loc Nguyen, who says, “I had an epiphany in my life where I wanted to make better choices for myself and my family. Better choices starting with food.”

Van Loc is the chef and from a young age he has had a serious passion for good food and cooking. He has been cooking officially since the age of 12 when he told his mom that he could do it better. “Remember that feeling you have when your mom made your favourite meal. How warm and satisfied you felt. That’s the kind of food I make. Food that makes you feel good, and satisfied and healthy.”

It’s the perfect location really – next to the legendary Bikram’s Yoga Metrotown, where Van Loc gets his five times a week yoga fix. Yes, healthy food and yoga do go along well together. As does meditation, something Van does for an hour in the morning and one at night. If you ask him about it, you will find out that he follows the Vipasanna method, one of India’s most ancient meditation techniques. Yoga, meditation, good healthy food, it’s no wonder that Van Loc and Amy and the Lotus Seed Restaurant have this wonderful aura of serenity and love.

Although this is by far not their first restaurant venture, this is their first vegetarian one. Van Loc has been a vegetarian for about five years now.

Amy hails from Hong Kong and Van Loc from Saigon, South Vietnam.

They met in Hamilton in 1984 while going to college there. Van was studying to be a machinist and Amy was studying business administration. They eventually moved to Vancouver and opened up a pizza restaurant, the first of two. That was followed by a Vietnamese restaurant and now Lotus Seed.

Yes, love. And you CAN taste this love in the food. From the Mango Salad (mango, cucumber, pepper, cashew, pumpkin seeds, spinach with balsamic oil, dill and avocado) to the Spicy Thai Green Curry with tofu, mushrooms, potatoes, cauliflower, pineapple, green pepper, carrots, chick peas, green beans, garlic and onion with coconut. Everything you

CBIA UPDATES Coming Events: November 29th Yellow Pages Shop the Neighbourhood Sign up your business with a “special offer”. Yellow Pages will take care of the promotions businesses only need to provide a “deal”. This promotion will take place in several BIA areas in Vancouver as well as nationwide.

Shop the Neighbourhood is a free national initiative of Yellow pages which supports small businesses and reminds Canadians how local shopping makes a difference in all our lives.

November 29th Winter Carnival and Community Tree Lighting 4 – 8 pm After you have SHOP THE HOOD, come by the big tent located on the corner of Tyne and Kingsway in the Safeway parking lot for our annual Winter Carnival and Tree Lighting. Bring in a donations for the Food Bank and be entered into a draw.

Itinerary for the Winter Carnival

4:00 pm - Children’s activities, hot chocolate and coffee provided by Starbucks Boundary Plaza and cookies by Safeway. Raffle Prizes.

4:00 – 7:00 pm – Balloon Twisting by Bent Air Balloons 4:30 – 5:00 pm – St. Mary’s School Choir 5:00 pm Official Lighting of the Community Christmas Tree 5:00 – 7:00 pm Photo’s with Santa $3.00 or two for $5.00. All proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank.

5:30 – 6:15 pm Christmas Magic Show by Zany Zack Voted 2013 Children’s Entertainer of the Year.

7:15 pm - Classic Holiday movie and popcorn brought to you by the Collingwood Community Policing Centre

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Intercultural Physical Activity Guide to get neighbours moving and learning from each other includes over seven categories of activities ranging from handball to skipping and jumping, and within each category are often cultural variations of activities. In Target and Accuracy Games, for instance, there are games from Sierra Leone, First Nations groups (Sahtu and Chipewyan), Greece and Ethiopia. There’s even a category teaching readers how they or their participants can create their own activities. Each category has a series of intercultural discussion questions, activity co-creating suggestions and physical activity outcomes.

Both women are experienced in planning activities and have studied with Dr. Wendy Frisby, a co-founder of RC INTERactive and former UBC School of Kinesiology professor. They gathered suggestions from RC INTERactive community partners Dance walking is one of the many nonand Dr. Frisby’s competitive and fun activities that a group UBC undergraduate can do to learn about others who are “not students, and “We focused on the three themes: evaluated resources like you.” relationship building, learning from from Action Schools! co-founder and intercultural each other and sharing, and coBC and the UBC Library, as well specialist, and Nancy Reynolds, creating,” said Vive Wong, CNH’s as materials provided by Michael a facilitator for RC INTERactive, prevention education coordinator, who McLenaghen, the director of At 43-pages, the Intercultural Physical responded by gathering a team also stressed that the games were not community services at CNH. Activity Guide is a launching pad for from RC INTERactive to develop focused on competition, but fun-filled any group to explore interculturalism a guide. Action Schools! BC was participant engagement.

“We had to research the history or physical activity. It’s geared toward later brought on because of their of the activity, consider how we individuals in leadership capacities, but extensive experience creating Wong and UBC graduate student were going to include physical the activities, though originally planned and distributing physical activity Donna Lee researched and drafted the literacy (or skills the activities for school-aged children, can be enjoyed resources across elementary document from February to September. develop), think of how can we by anyone regardless of age. The guide schools. use the activity to promote interculturalism, and how Now that the draft is completed, participants would interact with the Intercultural Physical Activity each other,” said Wong. “These Guide moves toward the next couldn’t be activities you did phase: testing. Supported by yourself.”

a Healthy Living grant from Vancouver Coastal Health The result blew the organizing DAYTIME ACTIVITIES 日间娱乐活动 Authority, RC INTERactive will committee away. “Most of the Collingwood Neighbourhood House ● Nov. 2014 coordinate Train the Trainer activities, I’ve never heard about.“ We are located on 5288 Joyce St. in Vancouver. Please call us at 604-435-0323 if workshops this fall and winter in said Dr. Frisby. “Vive and Donna you have any questions or want to find out more about our many seniors the Renfrew-Collingwood area for did a great job researching, [and] recreation and social programs. recreation practitioners, teachers, exploring possibilities.” _______________________________________________________________________ student leaders, parents and any

other interested individuals. For Gavin Clark, the community Karaoke at Collingwood! On Thursday November 6th ‐ from 10:30 ‐ 11:45 have fun singing your more information or to sign up schools oordinator for the favourite songs with a microphone and a musical track. We provide your music, you provide the voice! for a workshop, contact Paula Windermere Family of Schools, Everyone is welcome to attend!

Carr at pcarr@cnh.bc.ca. Once is excited about the guide, too,

finalized, the guide will be available saying, “It may prompt dialogue MONDAY WELLNESS GROUP: 星期一健康组织 for free download from www. and hopefully, [prompt] people Monday Nov. 3, 1:15‐3:00pm: Birthdays and Bingo! Tell us if your Birthday is in November! Bring a actionschoolsbc.ca and distributed to develop new ways of thinking small prize or $2.00. Coffee and cake will be served. to the roughly 1,600 elementary and being within an intercultural

and middle schools in BC through context.”

Monday Nov. 10 1:15‐3:00pm ‐ Zumba Sit or Stand: Dance at your own pace to the rhythmic sounds of Latin, World, and Vintage Groove music plus, enjoy some old familiar songs in this easy to follow Action Schools! BC workshops. movement class for sitting or standing. Coffee and snacks will be served. $2.50 The idea for the Intercultural

The Intercultural Physical Activity Physical Activity Guide was Monday Nov. 20, 1:15‐3:00pm: ‐ Driving Motorized Mobile Scooters: Curious about motorized mobile Guide is an example of how conceived during discussions scooters? Then test drive one today! The Collingwood Community Policing Centre will provide safety tips a project started in Renfrewand guide drivers around a simple indoor obstacle course. Coffee and snacks will be served. $2.50 between UBC Kinesiology

Collingwood can make a significant undergraduate students and Monday Nov. 24, 1:15-3:00pm: ‐ Live Holiday Music Celebration: Get ready for the holidays! Let's have contribution to a wider community teachers and principals from the a Carol Sing a Long with Pianist and Entertainer, Lorraine Smith! Coffee and snacks will be served. $2.50 to further prevent social Windermere Family of Schools.

isolation and promote health. “This The students discovered that

is a concrete tool for a variety of the educators were enthusiastic Renfrew Collingwood Better at Home Seniors Shuttle: Are you struggling to get to your groups to use,” says Carr, who adds, about the idea of interculturalism, medical appointments? Do you need help getting your heavy groceries home? Are you finding it challenging to take public transit? Did you know that there is a door‐to‐door shuttle service in the “and we hope it will get people but neither have the time nor neighbourhood that helps seniors go to where they need to in the community? The Renfrew‐ more active, aware of diversity and resources to effectively create Collingwood Better at Home Program runs an affordable shuttle service that can help people above the willing to ‘create something new and implement intercultural age of 55 who live in Renfrew Collingwood, fees are on a sliding scale based on income. Subsidies are with someone not like you.’ ” physical activities in classrooms. available for those on a lower income. For more info, please call Better at Home at 604‐435‐0375.

Paula Carr, an RC INTERactive A team of professionals from Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH), Renfrew Park Community Centre, Windermere Family of Schools, University of British Columbia (UBC), and Action Schools! BC is developing an Intercultural Physical Activity Guide, which aims to increase intercultural understanding using physical activity as a tool. The activities in this guide will be pilot-tested through community organizations in RenfrewCollingwood this fall, and provincialwide promotions of the published guide is scheduled to begin next year. This guide is one of the several projects launched through Renfrew-Collingwood INTERactive, a community initiative that encourages local residents to connect with neighbours through physical activities.

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The Seniors Connection Affordable exercise this fall at Collingwood Neighbourhood House

by Crecien Bencio Here at Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) we are settling into the fall season. But even though the weather is getting colder, our seniors are out and about in Renfrew-Collingwood, strolling, chatting and making new friends.

The following is a paid advertisement by Adrian Dix, MLA for Vancouver/Kingsway Dear Neighbours: Congratulations, BC Arts Council Scholarship Winners!

I am so pleased to congratulate the winners of the BC Arts Council Scholarships.

Congratulations to our local academic superstars: Liel Amdour, Tuedon Ariri, Theo Duff-Grant, Ashley Tsang, Ian Barbour, & Ben Brown. I look forward to seeing their continued contribution to the arts in British Columbia.

Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival and Harvest Fair This year’s Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival was again a wonderful success. We were lucky to have great weather! It is always one of my favorite fall events, and I would like to sincerely thank all of the organizers and volunteers. And congratulations again to all of our Fall Harvest Fair winners!

It can be hard to find affordable programs in our neighbourhood that will help you stay active, but CNH has two free programs, the Walking Club and the Friday Morning Exercise Group. They are both fun and affordable options to help seniors stay fit and healthy in autumn and winter.

A long-time walking club participant and cultural connector, Lydia Lagadi proposed that the walking club should visit the local parks in the neighbourhood. In November, the walking club will be visiting Renfrew Ravine Park, Collingwood Park and Aberdeen Park. Lydia believes that by visiting local parks we can connect with more seniors in the community who are also looking to socialize and exercise with others.

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Remembrance Day: November 11th November 11th is Remembrance Day, set aside for all of us to take time to recognize the sacrifice of those who fought and died for their country in battle, and to remember how important it is to work for peace so we may never again face the tragedies of wartime.

Cultural connectors Lydia and Virgie bring together the Friday Morning Exercise Group and the Walking Club to take a stroll down to Collingwood Gardens.

The walking club is part of the RenfrewCollingwood Better at Home Program at CNH. The club meets every Monday and Wednesday at 10:30 am in the lobby of CNH. This is a free program, but we ask participants to purchase a CNH membership.

Virgie Cruz, who is also a cultural connector, has organized special events with the Friday morning exercise group this past summer with the help of a Neighbourhood Small Grant from the Vancouver Foundation. This senior-led group participates in stretching and gentle exercise, and everyone is welcome to participate.

The Friday morning exercise group meets every Friday at 9:30 am at CNH. Virgie has

worked hard in the last few months to promote this free exercise program. She hopes that she will see new and returning seniors visit the program this fall.

Both Virgie and Lydia know the importance of promoting health and wellness with seniors in Renfrew-Collingwood. They hope that they will meet new seniors this fall who are enthusiastic in staying healthy and connecting more with their community.

For more information about recreation programs at Collingwood Neighbourhood House, call reception at 604-435-0323 or visit us in person at 5288 Joyce Street in Vancouver and speak to Crecien Bencio, the seniors outreach worker.

Please join me on Sunday, November 11 at the Memorial Park Cenotaph, located at 41st Ave and Windsor St, to recognize the sacrifice that so many have made across the world. There will be a parade assembling at the west parking lot of John Oliver High School at 41st Ave and Fraser St at 9:45am – the service at the cenotaph will commence at 10:30am. If you are unable to attend a service, you may observe the traditional moment of silence at 11am.

New Office Open Hours – Back to regular hours on Monday Our office will again be open from 9am to 4pm Monday to Thursday. In the New Year we will conduct a review and select another evening to open the office during. We apologize if this creates any difficulty.

Free Public Access Computer A reminder to those seeking computer access for social assistance applications, BC Housing files, resume creation or housing and job searches: I have set up a public computer in my constituency office with quick links to Ministry websites, government services, and community resources.

All constituents are welcome to drop by during our office hours (Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm, and on Friday by appointment). My Constituency Assistants are happy to help with any difficulty.

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United Way Fundraiser is a huge success Last month Collingwood Neighbourhood House held a week-long series of fundraising initiatives for United Way. The events helped raise money for the work that United Way does in supporting vulnerable children and seniors living in isolation or poverty.

The fundraiser was huge success and featured special events held by the child care programs, a raffle draw, zubma classes, and a hot lunch fundraiser and bake sale. Red Days were held at Collingwood Neighbourhood House and its child care centers, while donations were made by CNH staff and other community members.

A big thank you to all of the volunteers, staff and community members who participated in the events and helped raise funds for United Way. Thomas Mulcair, Leader of the Official Opposition of Canada, visited the Terry Tayler Early Learning and Care Centre in October to meet with Collingwood Neighbourhood House childcare parents and staff and CNH Child and Family Development Services Director Sharon Gregson to discuss childcare affordability issues. Mulcair explained some of the details of the NDP’s $15-a-day childcare plan and heard about the impacts of childcare issues locally. Pictured left to right: CNH Executive Director Jennifer Gray-Grant, CNH Child and Family Development Services Director Sharon Gregson, Thomas Mulcair and Terry Tayler, founding president of CNH and the person for whom the Terry Tayler Centre is named.

COMMUNITY LUNCH Collingwood Neighbourhood House invites you to lunch every Tuesday and Thursday. Please note that seniors are served at 12 noon; others are served at 12:10 pm. Full meal prices are $6.25 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for students and $3.25 for children under 12. Items can be purchased a la carte or “to go.”

November Lunch menu Tues 4 Tomato soup Tuna OR grilled cheese sandwich Salad, Chocolate cake Thurs 6 Chicken a la king on rice Salad, Mango pudding Tues 11 Minestrone soup Smoked salmon OR vegetable pie Salad, Lemon cake Thurs 13 Shepherd’s pie (beef or veggie option) Salad, Cream puff Tues 18 Corn chowder Chicken macaroni and cheese Salad, Persimmon chocolate mousse Thurs 20 Salmon or veggie burger Salad, Yoghurt parfait Tues 25 Potato and leek soup Roast beef OR roasted vegetable sandwich Salad, Almond tart Thurs 27 Spaghetti with meat balls or vegetable sauce Salad and garlic bread Brownie with pumpkin spice icing

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it possible for you today to go about the branches are currently finding it Let’s now face our next great feat: to your way. These are the people who difficult to make ends meet. It’s not save our Collingwood Legion from an at this time a deal can still not be need our help now to help keep the like the old days. Now there is more early demise. Let’s at least see that this reached. flame alive. historic branch makes it to 100 years. Is competition, membership is down, the remaining members are aging Will there be time? Will a new location that too much? and not getting out so much. I think come available, or can a deal be If you have resources or ideas that the Legion as a whole needs to sit that you could donate to help Can we make this some sort of co-op reached with the old Jaguar’s? down with a blank sheet of paper and keep Collingwood Branch #48 deal? What if the CBIA, Collingwood start fresh, drawing out a new plan Neighbourhood “It would take a miracle,” thinks alive, please send an email to the of how the Legion will go forward, House, Renfrew Park Community one Branch #48 member who was attention of Paul Reid to rccnewscrunching the numbers to make sure editorial@cnh.bc.ca.

Association and prominent local trying to get the deal to happen. The it works financially. As for Branch business owners come together and Collingwood Branch #48 who was pitch in on this. Then the rest of you, all #48 relocating to Collingwood, I am an institution in this community And remember, time is running out. you have to do is go there once in awhile behind them 100%.” for nearly a century. Before there and have fun. was Collingwood Neighbourhood We will be running follow-up As we approach Remembrance Day, House, there were places like the articles in the months to come to Let’s just take a moment now to For the RCC News’ part, I am sure we Royal Canadian Legion. Hosting keep RC informed on this issue. remember again the people can manage to give some free publicity meetings and local clubs and getStay tuned. as part to keep this community in touch who have defended us. Who made togethers for our community, giving with all that goes on there. out scholarships to local students.

Supporting our vets and allow the vets to volunteer and raise money for our The Collingwood Neighbourhood House too supports Branch #48, as neighbourhoods. executive director Jennifer GrayGrant states, “It would be wonderful In talking with Inga Kruse at BC/ to see the Collingwood Legion Yukon Command, they are very M.P. for Vancouver Kingsway relocate back into Collingwood. hopeful that the branch can somehow get it together in time to find The Legion has been an important Honouring those who sacrificed... organization in the neighbourhood a new location. They would need a business plan and the members would for so many years it would be great to Working for a peaceful future. work with others to ensure it remains need to vote on it democratically. “If Best wishes this Remembrance Day. locally based.” you can help put the word out, who knows, maybe a business person or 2951 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5J4 DonDavies.ca I spoke with Don Davies MP and he, someone knows how to help.”

Tel: 604-775-6263 Fax: 604-775-6284 Email: Don.Davies@parl.gc.ca a member of Branch #48, says he has And that is our hope with this column been working closely with the branch here. We did with the Firehall 15 and for the past few years to help them turn it around. “Of course, many of we did it with the Carleton School.

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Registration Starts On-line Registration Mon, November 17 Register in person Tue, November 18 Register by phone (604 257-8388, ext 3) Wed, November 19

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$11/Adults, $10/Seniors - drop-in if space.

Thu 7:15-8:30pm Nov 6-Dec 18 Sat 9:15-10:30am Nov 1-Dec 13

Weight Loss and Healthy Living NEW

Junior Iron Chefs (7-10yrs)

Renee Lin Simple cooking can become yummy snacks! Learn how to make tasteful snacks with healthy food. No program Oct 13.

Mon 4:00-5:00pm Nov 3-Dec 8 $60/6 sess

$64.75/7 sess $64.75/7 sess

(19+yrs) Alicia Meek We will cover dieting, calorie counting, exercise, habits, and lifestyle. Also what to expect when you’ve lost the weight and how to stop it from coming back! On the first night we will create your personalized plan. On night two, we will cook and tie information from the first night.

Wed 8:00-9:30pm Nov 19-26 $45/2 sess 

Mini Cuisine (5-7yrs)

Renee Lin Learn how to make delicious and healthy snacks and lunch in our kitchen and eat your creations.

Sun 11:30am-12:30pm Nov 2-Dec 7 $60/6 sess

Hisae McMichael

Wibit Inflatable Day

Saturday, November 15, 2014 3:00pm–5:00pm Come and join in the fun! *Regular admission rates apply

  Crystal Ball (55+yrs)

There will be a live band, door prizes and light lunch will be served. Get your ticket early to make sure you have your place at this event.

Sat 1:15-3:45pm Nov 8 $8/person

November Winds Luncheon (55+yrs)

There will be a full meal with entertainment and door prizes.

Wed 12:00-2:30pm Nov 26 $9/person

Craft Fair

Get a head start on your Christmas shopping at our Craft Fair.

It's a great place to find unique gifts. If you are the crafty sort, come and sell your own handmade items.

10:00am-3:00pm Nov 29 $28/table Sat CRAFT FAIR ADMISSION IS FREE

Breakfast with Santa (2-10yrs)

Join us with your family and friends for a pancake breakfast. Fun crafts after breakfast to complete your visit. All participants 2+yrs and adults must pay and register for this event Sa Dec 13 $5/person

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November 2014

RENFREW COLLINGWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS

Vancouver Park Board All-Candidates Meeting Vancouver votes November 15 Thursday, November 6 Renfrew Park Community Centre 22nd Avenue and Renfrew Room 110 7:00–9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:00 Who are you voting for?

Vancouver’s municipal election takes place Saturday, November 15.

Come meet the candidates and learn about the election issues at the all-candidates meeting at Renfrew Park Community Centre. Here is your chance to ask questions on topics that are important to you and decide who to vote for!

Chinese translation is available.

Artisan’s call for Collingwood Village Artisans’ Market The Collingwood Village Artisans’ Market will be Sunday, December 7 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Collingwood Neighbourhood House.

Artisans and crafters who live in the RenfrewCollingwood area are welcome to book a table – cost: $30. Table bookings start November 1.

More info: Crecien rcmancraftfair@gmail.com