RSCL VIEWSFall 2012

Seeing beyond disability to ability

Richmond Society for Community Living

Richmond Society for Community Living170 - 7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond BC V6Y 3Z5

604-279-7040 | info@rscl.org | www.rscl.org

OCTOBER is COMMUNITY LIVING MONTH

Inclusion, belonging and social media

Happy Community Living Month

Travel - Sheryl and David

Boston Pizza Partnership with RSCL

Kids Up Front

Message from Executive Director

Welcome new RSCL Board Members

Employment Profile: LUSH Cosmetics

Occupational Therapy and Yoga Therapy

IDP Fun Fall Activities

Inside:

RSCL VIEWS Fall 2012 pg 3

Happy Community Living month!

As the newly appointed Board Chair, I would like to welcome you all to our month of celebra�on and awareness!

As we bid farewell to the lovely long summer days and move into Autumn, life takes on a busy fresh energy. October is Community Living month in Bri�sh Columbia and across the Province events are being planned to celebrate diversity and con�nue to bring awareness of our movement to our ci�zens.

I am always so humbled by the stories that I hear from individuals and their networks of family and friends – people are out their living their lives and taking their righ�ul place as ci�zens. Indeed it is our stories that will con�nue to open doors and inspire others to con�nue to dream and achieve their goals.

Tradi�onally we are a hard working lot and I would like to encourage each of you to slow down a bit and savor a story or two told to you by an individual or a family member or staff person here at RSCL. Take some �me to celebrate, share some stories yourself and enjoy any number of celebra�ons that RSCL has lined up for the Richmond Community.

Shelley Nessman, RSCL Board President

LIFE Day Services' Ar�sts would like to invite everyone to join them for

ththe 8 Annual Art Show which will be held at The Heritage Hall 31202 Main St. Vancouver.

Our LIFE Day Services Ar�sts have submi�ed 73 entries for the show including pain�ngs, sewing projects, jewellery, mosaics and more!

Hope to see you all there!

In September Sue Graf, Director of Children's

Services and Lisa Cowell, Manager of Fund and

Community Development a�ended the kick-off of the

United Way of the Lower Mainland Employee Giving

Campaign. UWLM supports RSCL by funding the You

Make the Difference program which is offered by our Infant

Development Program. Thank you United Way of the

Lower Mainland!

United Way of the Lower Mainland - supporter of RSCL

RSCL Donors Since June 2012 - Thank you for your support and generosity!

Janice BarrBC Ferries - Deas Pacific MarineIan CampbellCKNW Orphan's FundLisa CowellTheresa Edmondson

Joanne EnemarkPaul FlesherWalter FlesherLinda FordAurea HeikkilaParmjit Jassal

Sally Mar�nMinistry of Children and Family DevelopmentPaul Sangha Landscape ArchitectureLyn Sco�

Lorraine ShikazeTelusUnited Way of the Lower Mainland

RSCL VIEWS Fall 2012 pg 4

In August, David and Sheryl Jaud and their caregiver

Andrea went on their annual vaca�on to Black Mountain

Ranch, Washington. While there, they enjoyed a local Fair

which included a cake walk, BINGO, dancing and watching

a movie under the stars. They are already looking forward

to their trip next summer!

The highlight for Sheryl was winning the cake!

Watching a movie

under the stars!

David and Sheryl

had luck at the

BINGO tables!

Dancing to the Brickhouse Band

Benefit of Possibili�es…A Community Affair

thPlanning is well underway for our 4 annual

Benefit of Possibili�es…A Community Affair,

RSCL's signature fundraising event. The 2012

Benefit of Possibili�es will be held on Thursday,

November 15th at the Execu�ve Airport Plaza

Hotel. Our carnival themed event will feature a

gourmet dinner, live entertainment and the

opportunity to bid on silent and live auc�on

items. Our auc�on will offer a�endees the

possibility to experience new opportuni�es

including dining out, spa treatments, fitness

memberships, hotel accommoda�ons, and

much more!

In addi�on to the auc�on items donated from

the business community, RSCL welcomes

contribu�ons from the families that we serve for

auc�on, balloon pop prizes or guest gi� bags. If

you work for or are connected to a business that

might be interested in contribu�ng to the

success of our event, please contact Lisa Cowell,

Manager of Fund and Community Development

at 604-279-8412 or lcowell@rscl.org.

possibilities

participationacceptancepatiencelovesimilaritieslovefriend

belongingbenefitkindnesshopeunderstanding

dignity

October is Community Living Month across Canada, and Richmond Society for Community Living is planning many community awareness initiatives in Richmond throughout the month. This year we will share our message Seeing Beyond Disability to Ability, in the following ways:

Avenues Art Exhibit Richmond City Hall Galleria

ndOctober 2 to November 14th

Information Display at Brighouse LibrarythSaturday, October 13

10:00am to 5:00pm

RSCL Dance Performance at Caring PlacethMonday, October 15

10:00-11:00Room 340, Caring Place

RSCL Night at the Richmond Sockeyes vs. Aldergrove KodiaksThursday, October 25thMinoru Arena – 7551 Minoru Gate7:30 pm

Benefit of Possibilities…A Community Affair

thThursday, November 15 Executive Airport Plaza Hotel7311 Westminster Highway6:30 pm to 10:00 pmTickets - $75For more info: 604-279-7040 or info@rscl.org

RSCL VIEWS Fall 2012 pg 5

thRSCL Kicks off our 15 Community

Living Month in Style….

thOn Thursday, October 4 RSCL kicked

off Community Living Month by

hos�ng a breakfast to recognize some

of the individuals and businesses that

support our Employment Services

p r o g r a m . T h e s e c o m p a n i e s

demonstrate the value of diversity in

the workplace; sharing our vision of

seeing beyond disability to ability. In

addi�on to hearing personal stories

from both Danjela Torbica from the

Home Depot and program par�cipant

Carolyn Holat, Mayor Malcolm Brodie

o ffi c i a l l y p ro c l a i m e d O c to b e r

Community Living Month in the City

of Richmond.

Seeing beyond disabilityto ability

RSCL VIEWS Fall 2012 pg 6

Richmond Society for Community Living is grateful for the con�nuing partnership with Boston Pizza Ackroyd (@ No. 3 Rd). Again this year, the restaurant is helping RSCL promote our message of inclusion to their young diners. Un�l October 21, the restaurant will distribute an ac�vity placemat that promotes acceptance for community diversity.

Throughout the year, you can choose Boston Pizza Ackroyd for dinner and help support RSCL through the Rebate Program. Here's how it works:

1. Visit Boston Pizza Ackroyd with your colleagues, friends and families for a delicious lunch or dinner.

2. A�er you've paid your bill, be sure to ask your server to remit your receipt to support RSCL through the Team Rebate Program.

3. Boston Pizza Ackroyd will collect receipts and kick back 10% of the total amount spent (before taxes) to RSCL each quarter.

It's just that simple! You get to skip the cooking, enjoy a delicious meal, and RSCL benefits thanks to the generous support of Boston Pizza Ackroyd. Please encourage your friends and family to choose Boston Pizza Ackroyd when they are dining out and to support RSCL through the Team Rebate Program.

Kids Eat Free at Boston Pizza

From now un�l October 31 you can buy Kids' Cards at any Boston Pizza. For a minimum dona�on of only $5 you will receive 5 free kids meals valued at $35 which can be redeemed with the purchase of a regular menu item (valid

ththrough June 30 , 2013). Proceeds go directly to the BP Founda�on which supports many local and na�onal chari�es including Juvenile Diabetes Founda�on, Heart and Stroke Founda�on and Kids Help Phone. Each card purchased also receives an entry to a draw where 3 lucky kids will win free kids meals for a whole year!

RSCL’s Partnership with Boston Pizza continues

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Join at the

Proceeds from fund-raising benefit Richmond Society for Community Living

www.rscl.orgwww.richmondsockeyes.com

THURSDAYOCTOBER 25

2012

7:30 pmRichmond Arena

7551 Minoru GateRichmond, BC

Tickets availableat the door.

Check www.richmondsockeyes.com

for ticket pricing

LOVE HOCKEY?

RSCL VIEWS Fall 2012 pg 7

In January, RSCL signed a partnership agreement with Kids Up Front, a local charity that provides free �ckets for children and families to a�end local events. The organiza�on matches donors who are unable to use �ckets to spor�ng and cultural events, concerts, and local a�rac�ons with children and families who receive support through local non-profit agencies.

Since then, more than 20 families who are supported through our Infant Development Program and Supported Child Development Program and individuals a�ending Youth Connec�ons have a�ended events ranging from �ckets to Vancouver Giants and BC Lions to the Children's Fes�val and Art Gallery. This partnership allowed families who experience the addi�onal challenges associated with having a child with a developmental disability with the opportunity to have fun, experience new things, and create las�ng memories. THANK YOU KIDS UP FRONT!

If you are enrolled in an RSCL Children's Services program and are interested in taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity, please contact Margaret Chernaske at 604-279-7040 ext 0 or mchernaske@rscl.org for more informa�on.

“Thank you Kids Up Front. We had a magical

time … Will, especially, was just entranced, and

RJ kept saying 'It's music, Mommy! It's music!'

Will and RJ have both been saying, 'We saw

Toopy AND Binoo!!' ever since the show!”

~ Darra Hoffman

Kids Up Front – One Li�le Ticket, One Big Li�

“Voices in the Park was an amazing experience. I couldn't believe it when Youth Connections offered me and Hannah the Kids Up Front tickets. I was able to go with my best friend Marisa and her little brother Keegan, who is the same age as Hannah and also enrolled in Youth Connections. The four of us had a blast! At one point we all stood up and started dancing (Hannah and Keegan are definitely the better dancers). I am a huge fan of Jann Arden and Sarah McLachlan, Hannah loved Hey Ocean!, and Keegan and Marisa loved rocking out to Stevie Nicks. It was also really great to hear Bill Clinton speak! The day was nothing short of epic fun, and I am so grateful for it. Thank you Youth Connections, and thank you Kids Up Front!”

~ Kelsey Plumb

RSCL VIEWS Fall 2012 pg 8

On September 10, RSCL hosted our Annual General Mee�ng which brings together RSCL staff, members and Board members both past and present. At the event I delivered my annual report which this year focused on the many changes that occurred at RSCL in the past year. Some of these changes include renova�ons to both Pendleton House and our house on Francis Road (formerly called Muscro� House), increased funding and referrals to our LIFE Day Services, construc�on of a fully accessible outdoor recrea�on space at Youth Connec�ons, and technology upgrades in our accoun�ng, human resources and client management systems.

Each day we seem to face a new challenge or opportunity that arises. It seems that change is inevitable. As the leader of this organiza�on, I may not always know how we will be required to change but what I know to be true is; if we are to remain relevant to the people we serve in this increasingly complex world, we must embrace change because it is indeed our new reality.

One of our greatest challenges is to ensure that our resources meet the growing demand for services. Therefore, I want to acknowledge and thank our primary funding agencies including the Ministry of Child and Family Development, Community Living BC and BC Housing. In addi�on, I want to acknowledge the founda�ons, agencies and companies that have generously supported RSCL this year. Without the contribu�ons from the Vancouver Founda�on, City of Richmond, Coast Capital Savings Credit Union, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, United Way of the Lower Mainland, Vancity and the BC Gaming Commission, many of our new and innova�ve projects would never have come to frui�on. Finally, I want to sincerely thank all of the individuals and businesses that have generously donated funds, gi�s in kind and/or their �me to the organiza�on during the last year. Each dona�on truly makes a difference in the lives of the individuals and families we serve.

In addi�on to the support from our donors, I want to acknowledge the agency's hard working and commi�ed management team. These leaders are the “change agents” and are responsible for many of the posi�ve changes and developments this year. I also want to thank the staff throughout the agency for their ongoing commitment and dedica�on to the people they serve. And lastly, I want to applaud and thank the Board of Directors for their vision, commitment and unwavering support of the agency.

RSCL Welcomes New Board Members

Lorraine ShikazeLorraine and her husband have lived in Richmond since 1975. They have three children. Michelle, their oldest daughter, is supported by Richmond Society for Community Living, a�ending Transi�ons and receiving respite services.

This is Lorraine's second �me serving on the RSCL Board of Directors. During her previous term from 2002 to 2008, she was involved in planning and hos�ng of Community Day celebra�ons. Lorraine has also served on the HandyCrew board since it was formed and con�nues to enjoy being part of this co-opera�ve. She also helps with the RSCL dance group, helping in class from �me to �me and a�ending and suppor�ng them when they perform.

Sally Mar�nSally was elected to our Board previously for 6 years. She is looking forward to returning as it is “the best Board she has ever served on”. Sally, as a former Social Worker working with people with disabili�es and their families, brings a special interest in people with complex medical problems and for housing op�ons for all, as well as, for day services. She currently serves on the board of the RSCL HandyCrew Coopera�ve and is the RSCL representa�ve for CLBC's commi�ee on Ageing (a commi�ee to plan for people with disabili�es as then grow older).

Coulson HoogveldCoulson is 23 years old and currently employed at The City of Richmond Parks dept, and Sportcheck. This year he also volunteered for the 25th anniversary Rick Hansen Man in Mo�on Relay. Coulson has been described as dedicated, hard working, reliable and trustworthy. A McMath graduate, he lives

Message from our Executive DirectorJanice Barr

“You can't stop the futureYou can't rewind the past

The only way to learn the secret...is to press play.” Jay Asher, writer

CONGRATULATIONS, YOU 'RE HIRED!

We have had an incredibly BUSY SUMMER here at Employment Services. Staff have been working extremely hard to assist par�cipants to reach their employment goals. We are very pleased to announce four new placements with three great employers: Kal Tire (Henry) , LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosme�cs (Dickson and Roneesha) and Dollarama (Magnus). They are among the 8 new individuals who joined our Youth Employment Program this year. Thanks to generous funding from the Vancouver Founda�on, these young adults are excited about the opportunity to learn new skills through paid employment in the community. Way to go, everyone!

Suzanne Jackson, Employment Specialist

RSCL VIEWS Fall 2012 pg 9

LUSH Cosmetics and RSCL

During a recent Job Fair, we were fortunate to make the acquaintance of Denise Ross, a manager with LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosme�cs. She was very interested in hiring our HandyCrew Coopera�ve to assist with an upcoming project. One of their most popular holiday season products (the Bubble Wand – pictured below) involved some pre-produc�on work that Denise thought could be contracted out. This would save the company money on hiring seasonal workers and would create an excellent opportunity for the HandyCrew. We were referred to the manager of this project, Michelle Cambruzzi to tour the factory and learn more. A�er nego�a�ng terms, LUSH signed a contract with HandyCrew to do pre-produc�on for 16,000 Bubble Wands.

A�er some training was done and a make-shi� produc�on area was set up at our Employment Services Office, the “produc�on line” began to roll like a well oiled machine. Members worked happily and busily, tying strings and jingle bells onto s�cks. This project is going very well and gives the HandyCrew an opportunity to learn new skills as well as earn some income.

According to Michelle, “This is a great partnership as we are able to provide much needed work for HandyCrew who are doing a great job and are already ahead of schedule.”

LUSH has also hired two individuals in our Youth Employment program as seasonal produc�on workers. They will be packaging and labelling at the LUSH Vancouver plant on Ontario Street in Vancouver, where all the products for this popular and innova�ve company are handmade. Some of the products the Vancouver loca�on produces are distributed across

North America. This is a young, hip and vibrant work force, which have been very welcoming and suppor�ve of our individuals. Thank you LUSH! You'll be first on our list of stores to visit when it comes �me to do our holiday shopping! Check out their products online at www.lush.ca.

Suzanne Jackson, Employment Specialist

with his dad and brother in Steveston. He also a�ended Kwantlan, where he did some work experience and learned important job finding skills. In his spare �me he enjoys traveling, hockey, horseback riding, yoga, golf and football. He also enjoys spending �me with family and friends, keeping up with current events and being involved in his community.

William Tang, C.A.

William joins the RSCL Board of Directors as our new Treasurer, bringing with him a wealth of professional experience. William is currently employed as the Internal Audit Manager at Peoples Trust Company. His extensive experience in financial management and repor�ng, public accoun�ng and audi�ng of enterprises in various industries including non-profit organiza�ons will be a significant asset to RSCL.

William was born in Hong Kong, moving to Canada in 1966. A resident of

Richmond since 1975, his 2 sons and a daughter were born in Richmond.

William's oldest son is mildly au�s�c; he has par�cipated in various

programs provided by various agencies with funding from the BC

provincial government. Through his personal and professional

experience he has learned to respect people with disabili�es, the

organiza�ons and their staff who assist and support them in their

communi�es.

Rosemary Love

Rosemary Love has worked in the field of suppor�ng people living with disabili�es for over 35 years. She recently re�red from the Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies at Douglas College where she was involved in teaching and several provincial projects over the last 23 years. Rosemary looks forward to serving again as a board member for the Richmond Society for Community Living and suppor�ng the innova�ve and high quality work of the organiza�on.

RSCL VIEWS Fall 2012 pg 10

As parents, caregivers, &/or supporters of children, youth, and

adults with special needs, we are always looking for new and

innova�ve ways to help our friends to par�cipate fully in their own

lives. With this in mind, we know that being involved in physical

ac�vity is crucial for the health and wellbeing for every human

being on the planet, whether they are in a wheelchair or not. In fact,

Health Canada (2012) recommends 60 minutes of physical ac�vity

for children every day and 2.5 hours of physical ac�vity for adults

every week. The benefits of ac�vity are not shocking: promo�ng

healthy growth, preven�ng chronic disease (i.e. cancer, type 2

diabetes, and heart disease), improving self-esteem, preven�ng

obesity etc. – all ways to improve one's quality of life and longevity

to par�cipate in life! What is shocking is how difficult it can be for

individuals with special needs to access physical ac�vi�es which are

meaningful, fun, and contribute to the benefits men�oned above.

Every person with special needs is unique and thus has a different

set of circumstances surrounding the physical, cogni�ve, and/or

behavioural challenges that they face on a daily basis. In addi�on to

these barriers lack of funding, lack of transporta�on, difficulty

accessing equipment, and difficulty finding experienced personnel

and programs are common challenges. Physical ac�vity has the

poten�al to change lives by making any person feel more

comfortable in their body, decreasing pain, improving func�onal

movement, helping self-esteem and social engagement, & the list

goes on! It is incredibly difficult to swallow that a popula�on who

struggles with many of these issues by the day have the hardest

�me accessing resources & programs which could have great

poten�al to alleviate some of these challenges. But that is no new

news to you, is it reader?

So what is the answer? There is no one correct answer, but what we

know is that providing an opportunity to engage in physical ac�vity

within a fun, func�onal, & par�cipatory context is crucial. We also

know that integra�ng opportuni�es to improve movement,

flexibility, strength, & stress management which can be modified

f o r i n d i v i d u a l s w i t h p h y s i c a l , c o g n i � v e , a n d / o r

emo�onal/behavioural challenges to par�cipate effec�vely and

safely is key. May I present an ancient prac�ce with new

applica�ons to children, youth, and adults with special needs:

therapeu�c yoga.

Therapeu�c yoga for individuals with special needs a rela�vely new

interven�on which is ge�ng a lot of a�en�on in the west. This

therapy can be done on the floor, in a chair, in a wheelchair – where

ever the par�cipant is most comfortable, this work can be adapted

into fit any environment and can accommodate any requirements

of the par�cipant on any given day. Working with a trained and

experienced Occupa�onal Therapist who u�lizes therapeu�c yoga,

ensures that modifica�ons required for the individual are provided

in an appropriate, safe, and respec�ul manner to allow maximum

par�cipa�on and tolerance in the ac�vity. This form of yoga can be

done in a private 1:1 context as individual rehabilita�on or in a

group social leisure context.

Therapeu�c yoga uses stretching and strengthening movements

and “poses” which are modified for each individual in an

environment which celebrates and fosters each “yogi's” unique

abili�es. The use of breathing exercises, music, singing, and

conscious relaxa�on/medita�on is combined into each program

and all physical movements. This form of occupa�onal therapy is

great used in conjunc�on with other therapies, but it is also a fun

way for children, youth, and adults of all abili�es to par�cipate in

physical ac�vity.

Some benefits include:

Physical: release of tension in �ght muscles, strengthening of low

tone muscles, improved si�ng tolerance, posture, coordina�on,

and balance, as well as improved fine and gross motor skills.

Cogni�ve: increased a�en�on, focus, visual motor skills, improved

communica�on and language skills, ability to follow direc�ons,

more organized for goal oriented behaviour, and be�er integra�on

of sensory s�muli from the environment.

Behaviour: A reduc�on in stress and anxiety, improved coping and

self-soothing behaviours, as well as a decrease in inappropriate

behaviours such as aggression, making improved social interac�on

possible.

When considering these elements in the context of an individual's

life, occupa�onal therapy using therapeu�c yoga gives the

par�cipant an opportunity to explore and find comfort & trust their

physical structure, regardless of their diagnosis. This prac�ce is all

about what the individual CAN do versus a focus on what they

cannot do. This in turn, has tremendous poten�al to improve

par�cipa�on and performance in everyday ac�vi�es such as

brushing teeth, a good night's sleep, being with friends, tolera�ng

si�ng for family dinner, engaging in school & leisure ac�vi�es etc.

The possibili�es are endless! For long term effects, it is

recommended for an individual must par�cipate in an occupa�onal

therapy guided therapeu�c yoga program over a long term period

of months and years, this is not a “quick fix” – though the benefits

can emerge quite quickly. Ideally, a client would work 1:1 with a

qualified prac��oner for rehabilita�on to ensure op�mal results,

progress, and gains can be carried over in a group context.

Par�cipa�on in physical ac�vity is a lifelong component to good

health; an occupa�onal therapy therapeu�c yoga program to the

benefits of physical ac�vity, making it an excellent choice for

individuals who find it challenging to engage in conven�onal

physical ac�vity programs.

Seeing beyond disability to ability: using occupa�onal therapy and yoga therapy

RSCL VIEWS Fall 2012 pg 11

Outdoor Adventures

Squirrel Spotting

There are many great places in

Richmond to spot squirrels this Fall,

including the Richmond Nature Park,

Minoru Park, and Garry Point.

Squirrels are fast moving and fun for

even little ones to watch. Point out

the squirrels you see and watch as they gather nuts

and climb up trees. To add to the fun, take a trip to

the library to check out a book on squirrels to read

together.

Leaf Gathering

When the leaves begin to fall, take a walk and gather

a few big colourful leaves. Talk about the pretty

colours and shapes, the size of the leaves, the way

they feel, and how they sound when you walk through

them. Save a few of your favourite leaves to bring

home. Preserve them by placing each leaf between

two sheets of wax paper (waxy

side in) and run a warm iron over

the wax paper. You can display

the leaves on your fridge or on

the wall of your child’s room.

Puddle Jumping

On a rainy day, bundle up in your boots and raingear

and go for a walk outside. Watch the raindrops fall

and listen to the sound of the rain. Your toddler will

love the opportunity to jump and splash in a puddle.

As much as we adults may grow tired of

the rain, for little ones it is still new and

fascinating. Try sharing their wonder in

the moment!

Indoor Activities

Singing Star

Use an old tape recorder to tape you and your child

singing or making sounds together. Then play the tape

back to them and watch for their reaction. Try

singing a few lullabies and playing the tape in your

child’s room before nap time. Your child will prefer

listening to your voice to any other regardless of how

well you can sing. Tapes of your little one

sharing or making sounds will also make

lovely keepsakes in years to come

Flashlight Fun

On a dark and dreary day, a

flashlight makes a great toy. Your little

one will enjoy following the light with

their eyes as you move it from place to

place around the room. Your toddler may enjoy trying

to “catch” the light, or to name different objects

around the house as you shine the light on them.

Box Fun

Boxes can provide hours of learning

enjoyment for toddlers.

1.Gather several small toys and plastic containers.

Give your child a large box. Encourage her to drop the

toys into the box and dump them out again.

2.Cut out shapes (circles, squares, triangles) from the

top of a box. Give your toddler the shapes and see if

she can fit them into the correct holes.

3.Give your toddler several boxes of different sizes.

Help her learn how to stack the boxes.

Fun Fall Activities

Infant Development Program

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a community affair

benefit ofpossibilitiesNOVEMBER 15, 20126:30pm - 9:30pm

Tickets: $75/person. Limited Tickets Available, buy early!

For more information or to reserve your tickets,

please call 604-279-7040 ext 0. www.rscl.org

Executive Airport Plaza HotelGrand Ballroom7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC

Join us for dinner, entertainment and

a chance to bid on an array of spectacular

auction items

in support of Lending Library & Employment Services

th18 annual Children's Holiday Party

treats, crafts, face painting, and a special visit from Santa!

Saturday December 1, 20122 - 4pmSouth Arm Community Centre 8880 Williams Rd, RichmondFor more information please call: 604 279 7040

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