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Gujarati Seniors Society Show
Gujarati Seniors Society is holding multi-cultural show on Sunday, May 22nd at 3.00p.m. at Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby. Tickets are $20 each including light refreshments. For tickets please contact Sureshbhai and Sarojben Desai 604-523-9360; Rameshbhai Gandhi 604-294-0360 Thakordas Rajput 604-598-3200.
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Alzheimer’s Walk
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive degenerative disease that destroys vital brain
cells. It causes thinking and memory to become seriously impaired and it is the most common form of dementia.
• There is no known cure.
• More than 70,000 British Columbians have Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. 10,000 of them are under the age of 65.
Walk Details
• Non-competitive fundraiser
• Sunday, May 1, 2016@ Eaglequest Golf at Coyote Creek (7778 – 152nd
Street, Surrey)
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Sai Japa
All devotees are cordially invited at Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B. C. (3885 Albert St Burnaby) to participate in Sai Japa (Bhajans and Japa) on Saturday April 30th at 5.00p.m. Program 5.15 to 6.15 Bhajans; 6.30 to 7.15 Sai Japa; 7.30 Priti Bhojan. Contacts Rajubhai Parekh 604 327 8259 ; Kantibhai Patel 604 522 7989; Temple 604 299 5922.
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Filing Income Tax Returns Free
From March 6th 2016 to May 3rd 2016.
Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey informs South Asian Seniors that during the Tax filing period we can help you to file your Income Tax Returns for the year 2015 free of cost, through the community volunteer program of Canada Revenue Agency, from March 6th 2016 to May 3rd 2016. If you are living in Surrey / Delta. The eligibility Criteria are as follows 1.Single indiviual with annual income limit up to $ 30,000. 2. Couples with annual income up to $ 40,000. 3. Adult with one child annual income up to $ 35,000, add the income limit by $ 2,500 for each dependent child. Interest income not over $ 1,000.00 and this income will be included as total eligibility. With no investment income, no rental income , no business or partnership income and no capital gain or loss. Sin# card and photo identity will be required to prove the documents. If you are eligible then please contact Surendra Handa Coordinator Tel. 604 – 507 – 9945 for further information.
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Mosaic Networking:
Are you new to the country looking to meet new friends or seeking
networking opportunities? You are invited! Refreshments will be served!
Mosaic Church meets on Saturday evening 6:30 pm in Surrey/Abbotsford.
Surrey: 12150-92 Avenue; Abbotsford: 2940 Clearbrook Road For more info
call Dave at 604 897-4224 or email [email protected]
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Fleetwood/Guildford WorkBC Employment Services Centre
“Fleetwood/Guildford WorkBC Employment Services Centre supports both employers and employees. We assist employers find suitable employees through programs such as Wage Subsidy and we assist individuals to find employment through many services, including training. Best of all, all our services are FREE. For more information, please call our office at 604-580-9740.”
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Free English for the Workplace Classes at PICS
PICS’ new Project Based Language Training Program (PBLT) is now offering free English classes for the Labour Market. It helps immigrants overcome language barriers that hinder new immigrants’ path to employment. The priority for this project is to attach clients to Labour Market and help them actively seek employment or prepare them to enroll in a training course or move to an enhanced Labour market program. Students will learn and develop soft skills, job search, resume writing, interview skills, networking and much more. To avoid disappointment, please register for classes by calling 604-596-7722 ext 138 ASAP. Free Childminding on site.
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Borrow An eReader From Surrey Libraries
Always wanted to try one before you buy? Here’s your chance.
Check out a Kobo Touch for a 3 week loan from any Surrey Library.
Each Kobo Touch is loaded with Classics:
• Anne of Green Gables
• Tristan & Iseult
• Anna Karenina
• Count of Monte Cristo
• Mysterious Affair at Styles
Check the library catalogue for availability or reserve one today! www.surreylibraries.ca
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Seniors Social Isolation & Elder Abuse
Lin Chin – 1st May 2016 ( Sunday ) from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm.
Vedic Seniors Parivar Center of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey invites South Asian Adults/ Senior members and also non members, everybody is welcome to attend the Powerful Presentation on – Seniors Social Isolation & Elder Abuse – by Lin Chin a Workshop Coordinator with BC Center for Elder Advocacy & Support Vancouver, on 1st May 2016 ( Sunday ) from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm at Shanti Niketan hall of Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple 8321 – 140th street Surrey BC. A short video will also be shown on Elder Abuse and there will be questions & answers session also in which Lin Chin will answer your questions and Surendra Handa will translate those answers in Hindi/ Punjabi if need arises. Tea and light snacks will be served after the Presentation is over to all the participants. Project funded by Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for Hindi Speaking Seniors. Please contact Surendra Handa Coordinator Tel. 604 – 507 – 9945 for further information.
