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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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The Sikh Research Institute is getting ready for its annual Sidak Leadership Retreat. We invite you to spend two weeks with us this summer in beautiful British Columbia as we immerse ourselves into Sikh culture, language, values and community! It will take place from July 24th to August 6th in Mission, BC.
You have the choice of Sikhi 101, Sikhi 201, or Gurbani 101. It is important for us to make Sidak as accommodating as possible; Sidak is made available for young families by providing a Jr. Sidak experience to children from the ages of 2 to 8 years of age. For detailed information on each of the tracks, and Jr. Sidak please visit the Sidak webpage at SikhRI.org/sidak/. To apply for a track please visit https://sikhri.org/sidak/application/.
For information about the location please visit the campsite link at khalsacentre.ca. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Sidak Coordinator, Gugan Kaur at your earliest convenience. We hope to see you in July!
Gugan Kaur’s contact information: [email protected]
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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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Are you New to the Canadian workplace?
Do you wish you knew more about the Canadian workplace culture?
Join us for this free workshop on Canadian cultural norms on Tuesday May 24, 9:30 – 11:30 at the Guildford Library.
You will learn about manners and etiquette in the Canadian workplace and get tips for adapting to Canadian workplace culture.
This free workshop is presented by Surrey Libraries in partnership with Pacific Community Resources Society.
To register, please call 604-598-7366.
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Inner Engineering
“Inner Engineering with Shambhavi Kriya program is happening at the Asian Centre, 1871 West Mall, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC from 9 – 12th June 2016.
FREE introductory talk on Thirsday from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Program timing is Thursday and Friday 6:30 PM – 9:45 PM. Saturday 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM.
Sunday 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM.
Please phone 604-679-4439 or 604-644-5429 or email [email protected] for information and registration queries.”
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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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Workplace Integration For Mature Immigrants
Are you a new immigrant, unable to find a job? Employability skills workshop now available at the Vancouver location. Call now to reserve a seat for ongoing sessions. PICS Society provides a new employment program called Workplace Integration for Mature Immigrants (WIMI 45+). This program partners with local community and business employers, one to one follow up support, job mentoring and specific skills training to generate job opportunities for mature workers.
Next session starts on May 23 2016 at PICS Vancouver location at 8159 Main Street, BC, V5X 3L2.
Call for more information:
PICS WIMI 45+ Program – Vancouver
8159 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5X 3L2
604-324-7733 Ext. 230
Email: [email protected]
