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Sidak Leadership Retreat
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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Teens – Unleash Your Imagination
This summer, be creative, have some fun and win cash prizes. Enter a short story, poem, or comic in Surrey Libraries’ Young Adult Writing Contest. Cash prizes will be awarded per category and age group. The contest is open to ages 12 to 18 years. Entries must be in by 10 am on Tuesday, August 2th, 2016. It’s free to enter. Entry rules and forms are available at www.surreylibraries.ca/teens.
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PICS offers IELTS classes
PICS is offering general and academic preparation classes for IELTS in Surrey starting July. The classes run for six weeks, Monday to Thursday from 4pm to 6pm.
IELTS general training test results can satisfy the requirements of the Immigrant, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) if you apply for citizenship. The academic training test result is required for registration in some education courses.
There is a fee for this service. Please call Eva Touzard at PICS to register: 604 596-7722 ext. 138
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Settlement Workers: Mandarin/English
Wednesdays, 1 – 5 pm – George Mackie Library, 8440 – 112 Street, Delta
Are you a newcomer to Canada who needs help adjusting to your new life? Free and confidential services are offered to help newcomers – with all their needs – during the process of settling into their new community. Settlement and Integration Services are free for immigrants, refugees and their families in BC.
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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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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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Group Birthday of 13 Senior Members,
Celebration on July 2nd 2016 from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm.
Vedic Senior Parivar Centre of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey invites South Asian Senior members to attend group Birthday of 13 Senior members born in May & June, to be celebrated on July 2nd 2016 ( Saturday ) from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm at Shanti Niketan hall of Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple 8321 – 140th street Surrey BC. The program will start with serving snacks, tea and there will be live entertainment with hilarious jokes by members and Hindi songs will also be sung by our talented members . Cake cutting ceremony will take place and slice of cake will be served to all participants. Specially prepared vegetarian lunch will also be served along with the dessert in the dining hall of the Temple. Registration required for non members. The project is 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 registration.
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Bingo On The House
July 3rd 2016 ( Sunday ) from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm.
Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey invites South Asian Adults/ Senior members and non members also to come and play Bingo for the sake of fun during and make some new friends, on July 3rd 2016( Sunday ) from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm at Shanti Niketan hall 8321 – 140th street Surrey B.C. Please bring only two dollars with you to play 2 games, do not worry if you do not know how to play, members will explain you the game just for the sake of fun. Tea & light snacks will be served after the game is over. Please contact Surendra Handa Coordinator at 604 – 507 – 9945 for further details.