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What’s up at Vivo Media Arts Centre

Archives, exhibits and more 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 Renfrew-Collingwood a year ago it’s become an integral part of our cultural community. In addition to its educational programs, artist-in-residence series, production support services and regular media art programming, it has brought some of Vancouver’s most innovative cultural events to the neighbourhood, including the International Symposium of Electronic Arts, LIVE Biennale of Performance Art and Vancouver New Music Festival. What you may not know is that VIVO is also home of the Crista Continued on page 3

Top: From VIVO’s poster collection exhibition, Videographics, curated by Paul Wong. Photo: VIVO Media Arts Centre Far left: Inside VIVO’s video archive. The display monitor was part of a larger exhibition by On Main Gallery entitled The Long Time: 21st Century Art of Steele + Tomczak. Photo: On Main Gallery Left: From the Metro Media Society at the Crista Dahl Media Library & Archive, early 1970s. Photo: Metro Media Society

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Collingwood Branch #48 Update Page 2

Cathy Folkard:

The light shines on

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Eating Out in RC: Freshii

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Renfrew Park seniors win at Summer Games Page 13

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It’s November again, so one full year since I caught up with Royal Canadian Legion’s Collingwood Branch #48 and found out that they had lost their charter and would be finished before the end of 2014. “It would take a miracle,” said one of the branch members.

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That miracle has slowly being taken place over these past twelve months. With this community’s help, enough support was found and enough new members signed up to encourage BC/ Yukon Command to give Branch #48 a fighting chance. Though still officially on ‘probation’, the branch is now taking baby steps towards full re-constitution. It was really be the skin of its’ teeth that the branch evaded disolution. With only ten days before an already much extended deadline, members found themselves with just ten days to submit a new business plan to BC/Yukon Command. At this point, there was no plan as the bid to make the old Jaguar’s Pub their home had fallen through. The branch’s reconstitution quickly had to come up with something new.

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These are the basics of that new plan: to temporarily partner with Branch #179 located on Commercial Drive; continue to increase membership (hint, hint) and to wisely use what funds the branch still has to invest in fun(d)raisers throughout the community including ‘Pop up Legions’ (look for those in the coming months). Happily and miraculously, the plan that was put together in under two weeks was accepted and this 90 year-old branch survived. Eventually, it is the goal of the branch to find a permanent home again in Collingwood. This is great news for every single person in this community. Why? Because the money that the Legion raises through its Poppy Fund Campaign and other fundraisers throughout the year goes straight back into helping this community. And for this reason, I am personally inviting you to consider becoming a member of Branch #48 for 2016. Its easy and you would really be helping out Collingwood’s oldest organization in this, its’ greatest time of need. Call Bev today at (604) 876-6010 and let her know that you want to join Branch #48.

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Dahl Media Library & Archive (CDMLA) – Western Canada’s largest collection of media art and independently produced documentaries. Its collection dates back to 1968 when Vancouver artists first got their hands on Sony’s revolutionary portable video recorders. The collection includes more than 6,000 video titles in addition to publications, documents, photographs, film and almost five decades of video technology. Whether originally recorded on open-reel videotape or the latest digital technologies, the CDMLA makes rare works accessible to academics, curators, historians and the public through in-house research and curated exhibitions and events. There are several in the coming months you should check out. From November 22 to 28, VIVO joins grunt gallery and Western Front in presenting the inaugural Vancouver Independent Archives Week, a diverse series of free public events illustrating the unique value of artist-based archives and the vibrant history they contain. VIVO’s exhibition will provide an overview of the archive’s history, highlight recent creative research projects, and immerse visitors in new media art incorporating or working with archival material including sound pieces, experimental video and installations. It will also feature an evening screening of newly digitized video by Gayblevision, Canada’s first TV series produced by and for the LGBT community. This historic series documents the people, places, events and ideas that defined Vancouver’s LGBT scene in the 1980s. Gayblevision alumni will be in attendance.

December features two events. On Wednesday, December 2, Vancouver’s first feminist film and video production centre, Women in Focus, will be featured at CDMLA’s popular annual dinner fundraiser, EATa: Evening at the Archive. This intimate and interactive series invites guests to view materials unique to the archive around a specific theme and to engage in a collegial conversation with the artists and others who were critical players in that historical moment. On Friday, December 4, the volume is raised as local punk legends donate their talent for a one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza in aid of the collection of artist, provocateur and punk videographer, Lenore Herb. VIVO Media Arts Centre is located at 2625 Kaslo Street. For information on all VIVO programs visit their website at www.vivomediaarts.com or their Facebook page. Want to know more about the events above or the Crista Dahl Media Library & Archive? Email library@ vivomediaarts.com.

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Heroine of a Thousand Pieces: The Judith Mosaics of Lilian Broca November 12, 2015 – March 31, 2016 Il Museo at The Italian Cultural Centre 3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver BC V5M 3E4 italianculturalcentre.ca Judith Seducing Holofernes, detail. Diptych, 73 x 96" (185.5 x 244cm)

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calendar. She looked forward to the days It’s been a little more than a year since she would spend with her group at the senior’s centre, playing bingo and doing Cathy Folkard, the Queen of Malta other activities. I remember the days when Place, left us for her final journey. It was on October 16th, 2014. On this first she joyfully reported that she had won a anniversary of her passing I find myself game. walking in sweet memories of our Then there was the day her cane went many Thursdays together. missing and she didn’t want to report it as she believed that whoever took it must Cathy was one of the first women that have done so because he or she needed it, I met through the Better at Home maybe they couldn’t afford to buy one for seniors program at Collingwood themselves. This is exactly why she was Neighbourhood House. When I first such a great woman. Cathy was always so walked into Cathy’s house, I had no generous, full of love and compassion. idea how fortunate I was to meet this wonderful woman. Later on I was fortunate to find a small apartment very close to my dear Cathy’s It was November 2011. I was a new house. This enabled me to spend more refugee, having arrived in Canada time with her, besides our regular only a few months earlier. From the Thursdays. She would invite me for very first day that I stepped into her breakfast on Sundays and I remember home I was embraced by a motherly many lunches and dinners together. It was love which I had missed since I left with her and her daughter Marnie that I my family. To me it felt like I now had got to experience wonderful sights around a Canadian mom, and I felt so very Vancouver like Horseshoe Bay. honoured. From the very first time we met, Cathy went out of her way to It might sound odd, but one of the most make me feel at home. Her children difficult and painful things for me in accepted me and invited me into their dealing with her departure has to do with beautiful big family, encouraging me the light in her living room. I could see on my quest to start a new life in my it clearly from my window. Cathy used new country. to stay up very late before going to bed. She loved to watch TV way past midnight Thursday was my day with Cathy and and before going to bed she had the habit every week I looked forward to this of walking to her computer room to see day, because it felt like I was going the photos of her siblings, children and home to my family’s house. Every her big blessed family. Then the light moment I spent with her was a joy. I would go dark and she would go to bed. will never forget the amazing stories When Cathy’s living room light went off I she told me about how she came to knew that it was late for me as well, and I raise her wonderful family and the hurried into bed. way she lovingly remembered her late husband. I admired her devotion to her Her light was more than just a light for family. me, it almost had a spiritual meaning, like a beacon in the night, which had led me to Cathy was very proud and even in her a safe place. old age she always tried to take care of herself without bothering anyone. Whenever I walk by Cathy’s home or look She was extremely organized: every outside towards her old home, I still look week there were plans, marked in her

I have a picture of Cathy in my kitchen. In it she has that big wonderful smile, so contagious that I smile back automatically, without thinking, every time I see it. I want her to know how loved she was and is – by so many. And I want to thank her for her beloved family, who continue to care for me like she did. I feel so blessed and proud to be part of this family. We miss Cathy each and every day; she is always with us and in our hearts, be it when visiting with Marnie or gathering for happy times. I can always hear her voice and how she said the words, “Bye love,” when it was time to part. I will never forget Cathy, the Queen of Malta Place. Rest in peace Cathy Bella. Bye love.

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Eating Out in RC

November 2015

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almonds, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette. Yes, this is healthy food. To all of these, you can add tofu, chicken, steak or turkey. Also on the menu are burritos, juices and smoothies, frozen yogurt and chili

Do you know about Freshii? This healthy fast food phenomenon started in Toronto by a young Canadian entrepreneur, Matthew Corrin, Freshii is growing by two to three stores per week and now has over 250 stores world wide. Including, now, Renfrew-Collingwood. Yay! This new location is located just north of the Renfrew Skytrain station, in the Broadway Tech Park at Renfrew and Virtual Way.

I tried out the Spicy Thai burrito. This included quinoa, cabbage, carrots, cilantro, edamame, and spicy lemongrass sauce – to which I added chicken. I also ordered a bottle of juice and some pita chips. Within just a few minutes, my burrito was ready, along with a couple of sauces: sriracha and ranch.

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Our Freshii was just opened in July by Rani Mannan and her husband, Mike. Experienced restaurateurs and franchise owners, this dynamic duo are preparing to open a second Freshii location at Station Square in Metrotown. So what makes Freshii so special? How about a Buddha Satay with rice noodles, crispy wontons, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, green onions, peanut sauce Spicy Lemongrass soup with spicy lemongrass broth, rice noodles, tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, cilantro. Or a Metaboost salad with field greens and spinach, kale, mangoes, carrots, edamame,

This burrito, no lie, was probably the best wrap that I have ever tried – and I’ve tried a lot. So delicious, and so packed full of fresh delcious flavours – Freshii definitely is a good name for this type of food. Perfect for that business person or teacher or student who wants something to eat on the run, but something healthy. Yes! Healthy food, I thought, as I gorged on my nutritious burrito, can taste awesome. Go taste for yourself why Freshii is sweeping the Go try the Spicy Thai burrito at Freshii and find out nation. They also do catering. Maybe your boss why this new healthy fast food chain is sweeping will spring for the famous catering box filled with popular chef-designed wraps and burritos with tofu the planet. or chicken; kale, quinoa, steak or gourmet tuna. Bon appetit.

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Get Involved Artisan’s Call for Collingwood Artisans Village Market

– Table booking starts November 1 Saturday, December 5, 11 am–4 pm Do you have handmade crafts to sell? Renfrew Collingwood Multicultural Network presents the 7th Annual Winter Artisan Market at the Collingwood Neighbourhood House on Saturday, December 5. Table registration cost is $35 including tax. Table booking starts on Sunday, November 1. Please email Eda for registration, rcmancraftfair@ gmail.com

The Gallery at the Cultch presents: East Side Culture Crawl Preview

This is a great opportunity to get a sneak peak of what you can expect to see this year at the Crawl. The 19th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl is Vancouver’s four-day visual arts, design and crafts festival. This event involves more than 20,000 people visiting artists in their studios in the area bounded by Columbia Street and Victoria Drive north of First Avenue in Vancouver. The Gallery at The Cultch is wheelchair accessible. For more info: Yuri Arajs, Gallery Coordinator, gallery@thecultch.com, www. thecultch.com

What’s happening at your local library

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Job Search Programs at Collingwood Branch Library, 2985 Kingsway, 604-665-3953

We are closed on Nov 11, Remembrance Day

These programs are presented by WorkBC.

Drop-in Resume Clinic

Wednesday, November 4, 10:00 am–12:00 pm Bring a copy of your resume and/or cover letter for review. If there is a specific job you are interested in, bring a copy of the posting. A career advisor from WorkBC (Vancouver Northeast) will provide feedback and offer job searching tips. Reserve your 15 minutes appointment ahead of time, or drop-in.

Enhancing your Brand: How Social Media Can Help in Your Job Search

November 3 – 28, 2015 The Cultch, 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver Gallery Hours: 12-6pm, Monday – Friday, or by appointment Opening Reception: November 4, 6–8pm This event is free and open to the public!

Wednesday, November 18, 10:00 am– 11:30 am Social media sites have become popular venues for employers to recruit and advertise. The majority of work opportunities are not on job boards, but are increasingly found through Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter networking sites. Find out how a strong and engaging social media presence can be an effective marketing and networking tool for job search and career development.

The Gallery at The Cultch is pleased to present the annual preview of the 19th annual East Side Culture Crawl. This exhibition features a number of works, in various medium, from artists in this years’ Crawl.

Program highlights at Renfrew Branch Library, 2969 E. 22nd Avenue at Nootka, 604-257-8705 Triple R Book Club (AKA Renfrew Reading Rocks!)

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Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 10:00 am–12:00 pm Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver Men and women are welcome! Contact Lupita 604-4350-0323 ext. 243 or ggarcia@cnh.bc.ca

Thursdays until December 3, 4–5 pm A teen-led book club for students ages 10–12. Read your favourite books and discuss them with your friends! Contact library to register.

Fancy Nancy Tea Party for Children

Wednesday, November 18, 3:30–4:30 pm Don’t you wish that you could party with your favourite book characters? We have crafts and games all inspired by the characters from Fancy Nancy! Have fun and celebrate the characters you know and love.

Fitting Exercise into your Day for Adults

Tuesday, November 24, 2015, 7–8 pm Presented in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health, this session will cover all options of achieving recommended levels of physical activity per week using various exercises. Learn how to use a pedometer to measure the precious steps that you take in a day. Everyone will receive a pedometer. Free. Call branch to register.

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TransLink wants to cut service to Kerr, 54th and Tyne on the 49th Avenue bus!

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Strive Living Society’s Cocktail Gala to support those with brain injury

Strive Living Society (Strive) is non-profit agency providing residential and community Last year Citizens for Accessible integration services in Neighbourhoods led the charge when southwestern BC to children, TransLink suggested this service cut, and youth, adults and seniors of all our community worked together to convince abilities since 1988. It partners TransLink to change their mind. with individuals with diverse abilities to lead healthy, TransLink is once again proposing that the 49 fulfilling lives by providing a bus go straight on 49, bypassing Kerr, 54th Avenue and Tyne. Our community joined forces foundation of support. Strive provides a continuum of last year and saved these eight vital stops, and services to support the needs we can do it again! of individuals at every stage of life. Some of its programs Please let Citizens for Accessible programs, such as its SKILLS Neighbourhoods (contact info below) know if program for those suffering you can help in any way. from brain injury, run through their Collingwood location at TransLink expects that all residents in this 5055 Joyce Street. neighbourhood can walk to 49th – but that is not realistic. This area is full of seniors, people with disabilities and families with small Strive services are person centred, goal based and outcome based, meaning that individuals children. This proposal cuts off access to transit with brain injury work towards their own goals by following a clearly identified path to success. Strive programs are fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation for many. There are also safety concerns for Facilities (CARF) since 2006. This accreditation assures its programs continually meet the high people who use transit early in the morning or internationally recognized standards. late at night who would be required to walk to and from 49th Avenue. On November 14, 2015, Strive is hosting Strive to Monaco, a gala a fundraiser to support those with brain injury in our community. The black-tie evening will feature a gourmet cocktail reception, TransLink must hear loud and clear from our casino tables, DJ, live music by The Usual Suspects, dancing, a lounge/media room and silent community that we need to keep the #49 bus auction. The fundraising goal is $25,000. By sponsoring the event or purchasing a ticket you will running on Kerr, 54th and Tyne! help Strive serve the interests of adults with brain injury in our community by subsidizing equipment and supplies to improve quality of life, increasing educational programming and resources as well as How you can help increasing access to services that optimize brain function. 1. Go online and complete TransLink’s survey about the proposed changes: http://www. translink.ca/tnc 2. Spread the word. Make sure community members know about this proposed cut. Talk to neighbours, distribute flyers, post flyers at bus stops. Contact information below for flyers. 3. Donate money to offset printing costs (even loonies and twoonies would help).

Please help support this great cause while enjoying a fun evening of food, drink, entertainment, and friendship! Joining Strive at the beautiful Anvil Centre in New Westminster. Tickets are only $95. To purchase a ticket, make a donation, purchase a wish list item or for further information, please visit http://striveliving.ca/events/strive-to-monaco-gala-event/. A fundraiser for brain injury awareness. Visit striveliving.ca for tickets.

Contact information

Citizens for Accessible Neighbourhoods Heather McCain Executive Director of Citizens for Accessible Neighbourhoods Phone: 604-437-7331 Email: info@canbc.org Website: www.canbc.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Citizens-for-Accessible-Neighbourhoods/55799 4794256168?ref=hl

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Hello readers! After a short break, the Read On page is back. I, Cari Chan, am still the writer. It has been a long time since I introduced myself, so I will do it again!

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I worked as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher at Collingwood Neighbourhood House and Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House. I have also taught English in Mexico, Thailand, Korea and the United States. I still teach a little, but most of the time I am with my two daughters. They are 5 and 3 years old. I like to travel, read, dance, go for walks and try new foods. There are so many good restaurants to try in Vancouver. I studied French and later learned Spanish and some Thai. I know how difficult it can be to learn another language!

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I would like to know more about you, my readers. Where are you from? What Level 1  languages do you speak? What do you like to do? What do you The Renfrew Park Community Association annual general meeting will be on Wednesda like to read about? You can write to me at rccnews-editorial@cnh.bc.ca. I am excited to write Read On. November 18, 2015, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm Anyone can come. This is a good way to lea I hope it will be helpful to you. what the community centre does for the Renfrew‐Collingwood community. Level 2

This Month: Visit a Community Centre Community centres have something for everyone. There are classes for babies, children, adults and seniors. Many classes are free. Community centres are a good place to meet people. You can get exercise or learn something new. You can study English. You can swim. You can learn to cook. You can play with your children.

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Winter is a good time to go to the community centre. It is cold and wet outside, but there are many fun things to learn and do inside. You will feel healthy and happy. Renfrew Park Community Centre is in your neighbourhood. Do you like music? Sports? Dancing? You can do it here. They have a very nice swimming pool. You can take lessons or just go to relax. Classes are very affordable. They also have community lunches on Fridays. The cost is only $4.76 for adults and $3.33 for children. To learn more, go to www. renfrewcc.com or drop by the community centre. They can tell you more about their classes and programs.

Renfrew Park Community Centre AGM on November 18  The Renfrew Park Community Association annual general meeting will be on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm Anyone can come. This is a good way to learn about what the community centre does for the Renfrew-Collingwood community. “Annual” means every year and “general” means for everyone. Organizations have an annual general meeting (or AGM) every year to talk about what they did in the past year and how they used their money.

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Robert Miranda Franchise owner

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Yoga & Fitness

“It’s been a heck of a ride with a lot of busy days and sleepless nights, but this experience with Oxygen has been a healthy transformation for both of us and we’re loving it.”

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oxygenyogakillarney@gmail.com Robert Miranda and his wife Lily are pumped to bring Oxygen Yoga and Fitness to us here in Collingwood. Opened on June 8 this year, Oxygen Y&F, which offers modern yoga fused with fitness, started in Maple Ridge and has since spread throughout Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley. Hot Rise and Shine Yoga; Hot Cardio Fever; Hot Power Core; Hot Barre Fusion; ABSolutely Burning Butts; Hot Total Body Conditioning – these are just some of the daily sessions that you will find at Oxygen. In addition to the workouts, which are always designed to be safe and effective with your personal ability in mind, Oxygen’s studios utilize infrared heat. Infrared heat can help you burn twice the calories as normal by boosting your metabolism and reducing body fat. It is also credited with improving one’s immune system and removing toxins and mineral waste from the body. Lily is one of the trainers who received her training certificate thru Oxygen. “Lily’s teacher, Christina Raskin, was a fantastic teacher who not only taught the poses, but passed along to Lily a new attitude and mentality,” says Robert. The couple wasn’t planning on buying a franchise until they started reading about it on the website. “We looked at it and crunched the numbers and said, ‘Hey, we could do this.’ It’s been a heck of a ride with a lot of busy days and sleepless nights, but this experience with Oxygen has been a healthy transformation for both of us and we’re loving it.”

“Lily blows my mind with her dedication and the amount of work she puts in. She is also filling in with muscle from doing so much yoga,” says Robert. He handles the night shift, Lily the day. “I jump in as much as possible. It’s almost hypnotic. After awhile, the background drops away, along with the stress, and you find your mind completely in the moment, not thinking about anything other than your own breath. This is when you know you are getting into it.” Oxygen currently has five instructors, keeping the classes rolling every day from 6 am to 9 pm. Lily grew up in North Vancouver. She met Robert while visiting Montreal at a mutual friend’s house. Eventually, Robert moved out here and the two now live right in our community. They both LOVE it here. “I can’t believe how nice the people are in this community. Everyone that comes in just has a heart of gold. We are finding that it is so much more than just business transactions – we’re building friendships.” Lily and Robert are both very much into yoga and fitness. Though they have little time for hobbies now with the new business and their two-year-old son, back when he did have time, Robert loved to play sports, especially baseball, which he played at a competitive level back in Montreal.

CBIA UPDATES Please join us in our annual Winter Carnival and Community Tree Lighting event under the BIG tent in the Safeway parking lot at the the corner of Kingsway and Tyne.

Hot cocoa, cookies, arts & crafts, raffle draws for some great prizes. Photos with Santa, balloon artist, carollers, choirs, magic by Graham the Magic Guy and holiday movie with popcorn. Collingwood s e Season to WINTER CARNIVAL

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Sign up your business at www.shoptheneighbourhood.ca Create a deal for the this National Shop the Neighbourhood day. Go to their website for more information. Shop Collingwood during the day and drop by the Winter Carnival for a fun filled holiday evening. l

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Homeless Action Week in Collingwood focuses on access to public transit by Peter Greenwell

We live in a mobile society and for people to move out of shelters and find housing and work, public transit is essential. Currently in Metro Vancouver there is no plan in place to ensure access for people who cannot afford transit fares. To mark this year’s Homeless Action Week, October 11-17, 2015, Collingwood Neighbourhood House’s Homeless Program organized a public forum on transit access for people who are living on low-incomes.

and policies that provide emergency and ongoing access for people living in extreme poverty. We don’t have to reinvent the wheel, we can learn from and implement programs that are successful in other cities.

“For people who are homeless, social sustainability is about maintaining social networks and personal support systems as well as accessing essential medical services, housing and employment.”

Other major cities in Canada and Washington State have programs

Why focus on transit during Homeless Action Week? We know that an accessible and affordable public transit system plays an important role in the region’s social sustainability. For people who are homeless, social sustainability is about maintaining social networks and personal support systems as

DAYTIME ACTIVITIES 日间娱乐活动

Collingwood Neighbourhood House November 2015

We are located on 5288 Joyce St. in Vancouver. Please call us at 604-435-0323 if you have any questions or want to find out more about our many seniors recreation and social programs.

well as accessing essential medical services, housing and employment. The public forum on October 8 at Simon Fraser University Woodward’s featured guest speakers from Calgary and Seattle presenting on programs in their cities that increase public transit access for people living in extreme

poverty, including shelter residents. These are successful programs benefiting thousands of people. Out-of-town speakers included Bonnie Pacaud and Collen Huston of FairFares Calgary and Mark Konecny of King County Metro Transit. Local speakers included Karen O’Shannacery, the retired executive director of Lookout Emergency Aid Society, and Peter Greenwell, Collingwood Neighbourhood House. Peter Greenwell coordinates the homeless programs at Collingwood Neighbourhood House.

MONDAY FUN‐ DAY GROUP: 星期一健康组织 Monday November 2nd , 1:15‐3pm: Birthday Cake + Bingo ‐ Start off with FREE cake for everyone and a celebration for the November birthdays then stay for Bingo! Tell us if your Birthday is in November. Coffee and cake will be served. There is no cost for this program, but please bring a small prize or $2.00 for bingo. Everyone gets a chance to win! Monday November 9th: 1.15‐ 3pm :’ Lightening the Load’. Join Lily Lok form the Crisis Centre for this informative workshop on techniques to help us to face life’s challenges, explore community resources and connect with others. . Cost is $2.50. Tea/ Coffee and light snack provided. Monday November 16th:1.15 – 3pm: Art Workshop‐ Join Community Connector Yoko Tomiko and youth participants to help design street banners for Collingwood! Bring your ideas about how the neighbourhood should be represented! . Monday November 23rd, 1:15‐3pm: Join Diet technician Rachel Lan for a workshop on healthy eating with a focus on portion size and choosing nutrient dense foods. Cost is $2.50. Tea/ Coffee and light snack provided Monday November 30th 1.15‐ 3pm: Dignity Memorial. Marko from Dignity Memorial will be giving a workshop on what to expect when planning a funeral. Cost is $2.50. Tea/ Coffee and light snack provided

Renfrew Collingwood Better at Home Program: Do you know a senior who would benefit from having a weekly visitor for a check in and some company? Let them know about the Better at Home Friendly Visiting Service! We can arrange for a suitable volunteer to spend time with the senior each week. The Better at Home Program also offers a light housekeeping and yardwork service, Senior’s Shuttle and Walking Club. For enquiries please call Suzanne on 604 435 0375.

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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The Seniors Connection Local athletes win BC Senior Summer Games medals in badminton

The following is a paid advertisement by Adrian Dix, MLA for Vancouver/Kingsway

Dear Neighbours: Bike to Work Week! October 26- November 1 is bike to work week. Don’t pay for the gym, ride your bike instead! Additionally, if you register your daily rides with Hub Cycling, they are giving away a free bike trip to Vietnam. To register and for more information, go to the Hub Cycling website at: bikehub.ca/ bike-to-work Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival and Harvest Fair This year’s Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival was again a wonderful success. We were lucky to have gorgeous weather and an excellent turnout! 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! Remembrance Day: November 11th

Congratulations to several active seniors at Renfrew Park Community Centre for their winning performances in the BC Senior Summer Games held this past August in North Vancouver. Women’s Doubles - Gold: Khim Song and Maggie Hsu ; Mix Doubles - Silver: Khim Song and Michael Tham ; Women’s Single - Silver: Khim Song Photos by Robert Wong Hasco, former owner of Roman Ristorante on Kingsway, invites all his old friends to visit him in Kitsilano

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. 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. 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. Office Hours Our regular office hours are: Monday to Thursday 9am-4pm. On Fridays the office is closed and we are open by appointment only. If you cannot make these regular hours, contact us and we’ll arrange a special appointment that fits your schedule! Are you on twitter? Follow the news, community events, fun facts, and workshops offered across Vancouver-Kingsway on my twitter page: @vkingsway.

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Collingwood Neighbourhood House Annual General Meeting: much to celebrate by Norman Hill At CNH’s annual general meeting on September 23, it was clear that CNH has much to celebrate. In their report, CNH Board President Julie Linkletter and Executive Director Jennifer Gray-Grant highlighted the fact that CNH’s new annex is on the way. It is being built on Vanness Avenue, off Boundary Road, and is scheduled to open in 2018. The annex will provide more than 10,000 square feet of much-needed multipurpose space for the community. Along with CNH’s upcoming physical growth, CNH and the neighbourhood can also celebrate the completion of CNH’s strategic planning process. This has included consultations over the past year with staff, participants, volunteers, community partners, funders and CNH members to get

long service to CNH. These included nine staff with over 10 years’ service, twelve with over 15 years’ service, six with over 20 years’ service (Michael McLenaghen, Kulwant Kaur, Ivy Ng, Teresita Nidua, Diana Taykandy, and Alison Merton), Board President Julie Linkletter addressing meeting and one, attendees Family Services Coordinator Satinder Singh, with over 25 years’ service! The celebratory theme was echoed in other parts of the meeting. CNH Board of Directors members were thanked for their dedication. All members will be staying on the board over the next year, although Julie Linkletter has stepped down as president and a new president was to be elected at the late October board meeting.

CNH also presented Windermere Secondary 20+ year staff: Michael McLenaghen, Kulwant School graduate Angela Ang Kaur, Ivy Ng, Teresita Nidua, Diana Taykandy, with its Community Vision Alison Merton Award, which celebrates feedback on how things have been a local youth who will further CNH’s going and suggestions for areas to mission. Angela grew up, studied and focus on going forward. Based on this volunteered in the community, and is input, a strategic plan was created, now pursuing a career in Education at which the Board planned to vote on at SFU. the end of October. The plan, which covers the next five years, will be posted on the CNH website soon. CNH and the community can also celebrate CNH’s excellent staff, who have worked so hard to support CNH, often over many years. Paula Carr, CNH’s former Executive Director and more recently, Community Strategist for Renfrew-Collingwood Intercultural Development, was singled out for her 27 year contribution to CNH and the neighbourhood. At the AGM many staff members and contractors were recognized for their

25+ year staff: Satinder Singh (second from the right) along with CNH Executive Director Jennifer Gray-Grant, Founding CNH Board President Terry Tayler and Satinder’s son Bikramjit Singh

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COMMUNITY LUNCH Collingwood Neighbourhood House invites you to lunch every Tuesday and Thursday. 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 Tuesday, November 3 Minestrone soup Tuna salad (or grilled cheese) sandwich Salad Pear tart Thursday, November 5 Beef (or tofu) stroganoff on egg noodles Salad Vanilla cake Tuesday, November 10 Mushroom barley soup Meat (or spinach) pie Salad Almond cookie Thursday, November 12 Chicken (or veggie) burger Salad Pumpkin brownie

Outgoing Board President Julie Linkletter

Tuesday, November 17 Potato leek soup Beef (or veggie) tacos Salad Fruity oatmeal muffin

CNH Board of Directors President Thursday, November 19 Julie Linkletter has stepped down Shepherd’s pie (meat or vegetarian) after serving nine years on the Board, Salad including six as President. She will Coconut cupcake stay on as Past President to mentor the new President. Julie originally Tuesday, November 24 moved to the neighbourhood with Black bean soup Warm chicken salad (or roasted veggie) her husband specifically because of sandwich CNH’s reputation for excellent child Salad care. “Julie has been a wonderful Banana loaf leader through challenging times: lobbying effectively for annex space Thursday, November 26 through presentations to City Council, Spaghetti with meat balls (or primavera leading the strategic planning process, sauce) and putting in a lot of extra work. Garlic bread She really, really cares about the Salad neighbourhood. Many thanks to Julie’s Carrot cake husband Joe and her daughters Sarah and Hannah, who were without their Mom on many evenings and pitched LIKE us on Facebook: in while she was away,” Executive https://www.facebook.com/cnh.bc.ca Director Jennifer Gray-Grant said. FOLLOW us on Twitter: @collingwoodnh

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

Craft Fair (All Ages)

Remembrance Day Wednesday, November 11 Hours of Operation Pool Fitness Centre Centre Area

Get a head start on your Christmas shopping at our Craft Fair. If you are the crafty sort, come and sell your own handmade items. CRAFT FAIR ADMISSION IS FREE Sat Nov 28 10:00am-3:00pm $27.62/table

1:00pm-5:00pm 1:00pm-5:00pm Closed

Fall Program Highlights

Singing - Private Lessons (9+yrs)

Gina Morel Learn to sing! Enjoy private, one-on-one singing lessons for students of all ages, beginner to advanced, no experience necessary. RCM examination preparation available. Prices reflect 30 minutes. Mon Nov 2-Dec 7 4:00-7:00pm $162/6 sess

Special Event Highlights Diwali Festival (All Ages)

The festival of Diwali is a unifying celebration of different significance, but equal importance in many communities. There will be traditional Indian Dancing, Diya painting, henna and sari wrapping. Sat Nov 7 12:30-3:00pm

Watermania (12-17yrs) $2.86/person

NEPP Earthquake Preparedness (19+yrs)NEPP Volunteer

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Let’s head to Richmond for your Pro D Day. We will be sliding and swimming at Watermania. This program will include entrance and transportation. Fri Nov 27 12:00-4:30pm $10/person

Chair Yoga (55+yrs) Bill Mercer Presented by an expert yoga teacher. $6.90/drop-in if space. Tue Nov 3-Dec 8 3:00-3:55pm $34.29/6 sess

2016 Winter Centre Programs

Harrison River Eagle Tour (55+yrs) Tue

Nov 24

8:45am-6:30pm

November Winds Luncheon (55+yrs) Wed

Nov 25

12:00-2:30pm

$84.76/person $8.57/person

For our full listing of programs check out our website or drop by and pick up a brochure. GST to be added. Registration Starts On-line and in person Registration Tue, November 24 Register by phone (604 257-8388) Wed, November 25 To create a new account, go to recreation.vancouver.ca

Renfrew Park Community Association Annual General Meeting

The Renfrew Park Community Centre is jointly operated by the Renfrew Park Community Association and the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation. To learn more about the partnership, review the 2014-2015 financial statements, hear reports from directors, staff, auditor and vote in the election of the 2015-2016 Board of Directors, attend our Annual General Meeting on:

Wednesday, Nov 18th, 2015 7:00-9:00pm at Renfrew Park Community Centre (Room 110) Join the Board of Directors

You would be joining an existing group of dedicated community volunteers to help shape policy and growth of the Association. Interested in applying? Email RPCAnominations@gmail.com with your name, a brief introduction and phone number so that we may provide you with the nomination form or submit a letter to the downstairs office at Renfrew Park Community Centre. Nomination forms must be received by 9pm, Monday, October 19th, 2015.

Wibit Inflatable Day in the pool Saturday, November 14, 2015 3:00pm–5:00pm Come and join in the fun! *Regular admission rates apply

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Collingwood s e Season to WINTER CARNIVAL

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