MOSAIC Free Community Activities (March 1 – 15)

Basic Information About Dementia (Mandarin)

This introductory session reviews basic information about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia and the impact of receiving a diagnosis. Participants will learn about the progression of the disease and an introduction to programs and services offered by the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

¸ March 2, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

þ MOSAIC Head Office, 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver

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

NEW in 2020: MOSAIC 1-1 Settlement Services in Port Moody

A Settlement Worker will be at Port Moody Public Library offering 1 on 1 settlement services once a week from January to March 2020. By appointment or drop-in. Email for an appointment or information.

¸ Wednesdays, January 8 – March 11, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

þ Port Moody Public Library, 100 Newport Drive

‘  Email: settlement@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, January 6 – March 9 (excluding statutory holidays), 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

þ MOSAIC Head Office, 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver

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

YOUTH

MOSAIC After School Homework Club (Grade 8-12)

Homework Club is back. Get help with homework and exam preparation for English, French, math (Algebra, Pre-calculus), science and social studies…etc from buddies who are Canadian universities youth mentors. We also help with presentation preparation, research and projects.   Free snacks and drinks.  Free bus tickets for eligible clients.

¸ Mondays & Fridays, February to March (excluding statutory holidays), 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

þ MOSAIC Head Office, 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver

‘ Joy (text message) 778 321 5406 || jjhocson@mosaicbc.org

MOVING AHEAD

Parenting in Canada (Arabic)

Find out how parenting is in Canada and some important aspects of it. You will also learn some parenting tips in this workshop: physical discipline, how to discipline your children, spend quality time with your children, teach your children, foster self-esteem and independence, communicate and connect, give explanations, not threats, etc.

¸ March 6, 10 am – 12 pm

þ MOSAIC High Gate Office, 310-7155 Kingsway, Burnaby

‘ Suhair 604 636 4712 ext 103 or 604 365 7254

MULTICULTURAL WOMEN’S GROUP

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, 10 am – 2 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

Knitting Circle 

When:  Tuesdays, February 4 – March 10, 1 pm-3 pm

Multicultural Seniors Choir 

When:  Tuesdays, on-going, 3 pm-5 pm

Watercolor Painting 

When:  Wednesdays, February 5 – March 11, 10 am-12 pm

English Conversation Circle (Beginner)

When:  Thursdays, January 16 – March 12, 10 am-12 pm

Activities at MOSAIC 5902 Kingsway, Burnaby

English Conversation Circle (Upper Beginner)**

When: Thursdays, January 16-March 5, 9:30-11:30 am

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

English Conversation Circle

When: Fridays, January 17-March 13, 10 am-12 pm         

Contact: ** Eliza 604 438 8214 or echan@mosaicbc.org

                Daisy 604 254 9626 ext 1005 or daisyau@mosaicbc.org

LGBTQ

I Belong Peer Support Social Group for LGBTQ Newcomers

Meet new people, make friends and participate in fun activities! Our peer support group gives you a chance to learn about community resources, share experiences and information and build up your social connections. Language support provided by volunteers (please contact us in advance to ensure that we have a volunteer who speaks your language).

¸ March 9, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

‘ Kiana 604 254 9626 || ibelong@mosaicbc.org