This program caters to permanent residents who are applying for Canadian Citizenship. An introduction will be provided on topics like Canada’ History, Geography, Government and much more. Participants will learn on how to study “Discover Canada”.
When: Aug 7 to Sep 11, 2014 (Every Thursday)
Time: 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm
Fee: Free
Language: Punjabi / Hindi
Venue: South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, 6470 Victoria Dr (@49th), Vancouver BC. For more information and registration, please call: 604-324-6212 ext 134.
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Hindu Temple Picnic
The Burnaby Hindu temple will hold its annual picnic on July 27 at the Fraser Foreshore Park in Burnaby from 11am to 3 pm. For more info call 604-299-5922.
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Rath Yatra Event
Venue: Second Beach, Stanley Park, August 10
The 41st annual Chariot Festival of India also known Jagannath Rath Yatra taking place in Downtown Vancouver on August 10th. This colourful and fun-filled Cultural PARADE starts at 11:30 AM from Beach ave. at Howe St. (under the Granville St Bridge) and travelling along Beach Avenue culminates at Stanley Park 2nd Beach 1:00 PM.
Featuring: Entertainment on 2 Stages
Free Feasting for 10,000
Kids Fun Tents
Market Bazaar
All family and friends invited. Free Admission.
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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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PICS Volunteers
‘PICS Assisted Living located on 12075, 75A Avenue, Surrey is looking for VOLUNTEERS who can teach basic Computer Operation and Piano playing to the senior residents of the facility. We are looking for person who can devote 4 hours per week. Interested person can call at 604-596-0052 for more information’.
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Bingo On The House
July 27th 2014 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 to come and play Bingo for the sake of fun and make some new friends, on July 27th 2014 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 & snacks will be served after the game is over. Please contact Surendra Handa Coordinator at 604 – 507 – 9945 for further details. Project funded by Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for Hindi Speaking Seniors.
