MOSAIC: Free Community Activities March 1-15

Tax Clinic

Need help to prepare your tax return? Volunteers can help you prepare your income tax and benefit return if you have modest income and a simple tax situation. Must be a Permanent Resident and filing for 2017 only. Please call for more information and eligibility. Registration is required. Language support available. Phone line opens on March 5.

¸ March 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

þ MOSAIC Head Office, 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver

‘ Katherine 604 254 9626

 

Canadian Citizenship Preparation

Join us for a 2-day workshop to prepare for Canadian citizenship! The session will be facilitated by MOSAIC staff. We will talk about topics such as Canada’s history, symbols, government and geography, as well as the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. This workshop will be held in English, with Chinese language support available.

¸ March 2 & 9, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

þ MOSAIC Head Office, 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver

‘ Joy 604 254 9626 || jjhocson@mosaicbc.org

 

Canadian Citizenship Preparation (English with Chinese language support)

Join us for a 2-day workshop to prepare for Canadian citizenship! The session will be facilitated by MOSAIC staff. We will talk about topics such as Canada’s history, symbols, government and geography, as well as the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. This workshop will be held in English, with Chinese language support available.

¸ March 5 & 9, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

þ Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby

‘ Angel 604 438 8214 ext 104 || atse@mosaicbc.org

 

Canadian Citizenship Preparation (English with Arabic Language Support)

Join us for a 2-day workshop to prepare for Canadian citizenship! The session will be facilitated by MOSAIC staff. We will talk about topics such as Canada’s history, symbols, government and geography, as well as the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

¸ March 13 & 15, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

þ MOSAIC Head Office, 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver

‘ Ali 604 254 9626 ext 1021 || atisso@mosaicbc.org

 

Culture Connection Francophone – Anglophone Conversation Circle

What the Anglophone and others would like to know about the Francophone culture such as history, values, sports, food, government structure, population, economy, international cooperation, festivals and geography.

¸ Fridays, March 2 – 236:30 pm – 8:30 pm

þ MOSAIC #200A-7134 King George Blvd., Surrey

‘ Faustin 778 591 9334 ext 105 || fbilikano@mosaicbc.org

 

Culture Connection (Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi)

Join us for this culture connection activity which takes places every Friday. Connect with other people and learn more about the Canadian culture. This will be conducted in Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi.

¸ Fridays, until March 23, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

þ MOSAIC Surrey Office, #200-7134 King George Blvd

‘ Attif 778 591 9334 || aihsan@mosaicbc.org

 

Green Ambassador Training Session

Go green. Reuse. Reduce. Recycle. Find out how you can reduce your carbon footprint and learn about the best practices in environmental protection. Start living green. Try simple recipe to make eco-friendly household and body care products.

¸ March 6 & 131:30 pm – 3:30 pm

þ MOSAIC English Language Centre, #301-2730 Commercial Drive, Vancouver

‘ Daisy 604 254 9626 ext 1005 || daisyau@mosaicbc.org

 

YOUTH

Saturday Special Homework Club (Grades 10-12)

Get help with homework and exam preparation for English, math (Algebra, Pre-calculus), science and social studies…etc from buddies who are Canadian universities graduates. We also teach computer Windows programs and help prepare presentation, research and projects.   Free snacks and drinks.  Free bus tickets for eligible clients. English with Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean and Tagalog language support.

¸ March 3 & 1012:30–2:30 pm

þ MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants, 5902 Kingsway, Burnaby

‘ Joy or Angel 604 254 9626 ext 1120 || jjhocson@mosaicbc.org or atse@mosaicbc.org

Drop-In English Conversation Circle for Work Permit Holders

  • Learn effective communication skills and practice workplace English
  • Familiarize yourself with Canadian workplace culture
  • Meet new people and have meaningful conversations

¸ Mondays, until April 23, 2018 (excluding statutory holidays), 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

þ MOSAIC Head Office, 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver

‘ Rey 604 438 8214 || rblasco@mosaicbc.org

 

MULTICULTURAL WOMEN’S GROUP

Chair Yoga for Persian-Speaking Women

Come join us for a chair yoga session. Learn some simple yoga stretches which you can do on a chair. This session is conducted in both English and Persian.

¸ Tuesday, March 13, 10:00 – 11:00 am

þ MOSAIC Head Office, 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver

‘ Mehrzad 604 254 9626 ext 1013 || msalari@mosaicbc.org

 

English Conversation Circle for Persian-Speaking Women

Join this free conversation circle for women to improve your English. Persian-speaking volunteer assistants provide support to Persian-speaking women of all English levels. Topics are relevant to everyday life and are chosen by the group.

¸ Tuesdays, until March 31, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

þ MOSAIC Head Office, 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver

‘ Mehrzad 604 254 9626 ext 1013 || msalari@mosaicbc.org

 

SENIORS CLUB ACTIVITIES

Activities at MOSAIC 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver

English Conversation Circle (Healthy Living for Seniors) **

When:  Thursdays, until March 15, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Basic Computer Class

When:  Thursdays, until March 15, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Knitting Circle

When: Tuesdays, until March 20, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Activities at MOSAIC 5902 Kingsway, Burnaby

English Conversation Circle (Upper Beginner)

When: Mondays, until March 12, 9:30 am – 11:30 am

 

Activities at Brentwood Community Resource Centre, 2055 Rosser Avenue, Burnaby

English Conversation Circle (Beginner)

When: Wednesdays, until March 7, 9:30 am – 11:30 am

English Conversation Circle

When: Fridays, until March 16, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Wai Dan Gong

When: Fridays, until March 23, 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Tai Chi

When: Fridays, until March 23, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm