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RSCL VIEWSSpring 2016
Richmond Society for Community Living
Richmond Society for Community Living170 - 7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond BC V6Y 3Z5
604-279-7040 | [email protected] | www.rscl.org
Inside this issue:
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Family Resource ProgramHoliday Par�es 2015Yes! Youth Evening SocialRSCL Board of Directors 2015-2016Community Living Benefits us all! - Message from the EDBusy Days at TreehouseValue Village Dona�on Bin ProgramKindness Commi�ee coordinates Food DrivePeer Awareness
I am pleased and honoured to once again serve as president of the Board of Directors for RSCL. Since my return I have found that the adage “the more things change, the more they stay the same” holds true for RSCL. Staff have changed, new programs have started, staff are playing musical chairs with offices, new contracts, new self-advocats. Change is constant. But no ma�er what, the staff's commitment and dedica�on is unwavering. That always stays the same.
At every func�on I a�end I am gra�fied at the level of the staff and the professionalism they have. I have been at informal barbeques and picnics, fundraisers, and more formal mee�ngs. Every event reminds me how lucky my daughter is to be affiliated with RSCL and how lucky I am to volunteer with the board and other commi�ees and to be a part of this organiza�on.
I want to thank the staff for all their efforts. I also would like to thank the past board members who have just finished their terms, we are apprecia�ve of your �me and exper�se, and the present board members who give of their �me and help me run this stellar organiza�on. I will con�nue to take pride in my role.
Melanie Arnis, Board President
Board of Directors 2015-2016 RSCL’s Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers dedicated to our mission and vision.
Melanie ArnisParent, Richmond School District Educa�onal Assistant,
Returning RSCL Board MemberLynne Parkes
Parent, Richmond School District Educa�onal AssistantLorraine Shikaze
Parent, Richmond HandyCrew Coopera�ve Board Member, Returning RSCL Board Member
Jim ThomsonParent, Pilot, Returning RSCL Board Member
Sally Mar�nRe�red Social Worker, Richmond HandyCrew Coopera�ve Board Member,
Returning RSCL Board MemberRosemary Love
Re�red College Instructor, Returning RSCL Board MemberCindy McPherson
Parent, EntrepreneurCoulson Hoogveld
Self-advocate, City of Richmond employeeKaren Robson
Parent, Former Dea�lind Services Society Board MemberEllen Faustman
Former Director of Interven�on Programs at Dea�lind Services Society, Former Dea�lind Services Society Board Member
Mac McCallumFounding member of RSCL, Re�red entrepreneur
Sanjeet RanaPor�olio Manager at Vancity
the more things change, the more they stay the same
O�en when I sit down to write my contribu�on to the newsle�er I have already formulated in my mind what I will write. Not this �me! Certainly, my lack of inspira�on regarding what to write had nothing to do with a lack of events, ac�vi�es, changes or good things happening at RSCL. Quite the contrary, o�en there are so many good things happening at RSCL it is hard to decide what to include. However, this �me I took my inspira�on from the number of community partners, friends of RSCL and companies that are represented in the newsle�er. Whether it is contribu�ng to or a�ending one of our events, dropping off clothing at one of our dona�on bins, hiring a person with a disability or volunteering, each contribu�on makes a difference to people with a disability and the community at large. I am frequently asked why RSCL doesn't serve individuals and families outside of Richmond. The answer is quite simple; our mission is to help the people with a disability become included and involved in their community as well
as provide service. As an organiza�on, we need to be a part of the community in order to help the people we serve become connected and included in their community. If RSCL is spread over many communi�es providing service, we have less energy and resources to develop our connec�ons and rela�onships in the community. For RSCL, suppor�ng people with a developmental disability and their families has never just been about providing services. It is about providing services in a well-connected, inclusive community that we have helped to develop. And, a well-connected, suppor�ve and accep�ng community benefits us all. Community living improves everyday life for everyone living in Richmond. This newsle�er is a wonderful example of the ways in which our community helps to fulling the larger mission of RSCL and the dreams of the people we support. Enjoy!
Janice Barr, Execu�ve Director
Community Living Benefits Us All!
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Busy Days at Treehouse!
Over the last few months the children have been very busy in our program. We learned about different cultural celebra�ons and tradi�ons including Diwali, Dia de Los Muertos, and our annual Mul�cultural Potluck lunch in November. We also had our annual holiday celebra�on party in December with a special visit from Santa.
We are off to a good start with the Seeds of Empathy program this year and the children have been enjoying ge�ng to know baby Suvi and her mother Eveliina over the last several months. The family visits that happen every three weeks give the children a chance to connect with Suvi, to observe her development, and label her feelings. In this way the baby is the "teacher", which the Family Guide uses to help children iden�fy and reflect on their own feelings and the feelings of others. We are always excited to see the many changes in Suvi as she grows and learns new ways to connect with her mommy and the world around her.
In January we hosted an evening parent social which had a great turnout and was enjoyed by everyone. It was a fun evening and a nice way for our families to connect and get to know each other a li�le bit be�er.
As we start the new year we look forward to more learning together with our special celebra�ons and fun ac�vi�es that include Pyjama Day, Valen�nes Day, and our Chinese New Year party & s�r fry lunch!
Lori MountainTreehouse Supervisor
DID YOU KNOW? RSCL has a Family Resource Program?
The Family Resource Program provides informa�on about supports and services available both locally and provincially for individuals with developmental disabili�es and their families. Funded wholly by dona�ons and grants from the City of Richmond and BC Gaming Commission (Direct Access), the Family Resource Program aims to assist families through periods of transi�on that are not limited to �mes of crisis. The program provides family-to-family networking, training and informa�on sessions for family members and individuals with a developmental disability in the community, as well as opportuni�es for parents to share their experiences and important informa�on with others.
In the coming months, RSCL will partner with partner agencies to offer the following workshops for families:
On March 24, the Family Support Ins�tute is coming to do a presenta�on on Representa�on Agreements. Caring Place room 3406:00-8:00 pm
On April 26, PLAN is coming to discuss Wills and Estate Planning. Caring Place room 3406:30 – 9pm
For more informa�on about the RSCL Family Resource Program,
please contact Sarah Scully604-219-3411 or [email protected].
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Adult Services Holiday Party 2015Everyone was excited to purchase their �ckets and
celebrate the holiday season together. Everybody found
their table and began to mingle. It was nice to see old friends
and meet new friends. Some people came with a friend or
friends, and some people came by themselves.
Although the food was great, some people waited a long
�me for it to be served. A�er dinner was served, people
were wai�ng for dessert, yet we wanted to get the party
started. We thought we would get grooving to the music and
dance with everyone!
Estephan got the party started when he jumped up on stage
and started dancing. He was so happy that he made
everyone in the room happy. Our DJ, Chris had a great
selec�on of popular music. We had a great �me. It was fun
to see all different people dancing with each other. We
danced un�l the very end, un�l it was �me to go home.
We had such a great �me that we decided that we want to
have another dance - maybe in the spring or summer. One
year is too long to wait for such a fun �me!
Paige, Marni and Linus
Children Services Holiday Party 2015November 28, marked RSCL Children's Services' 21st annual
holiday party at the South Arm Community Centre. Our theme
was Santa's Vaca�on and the gym was decorated like a tropical
luau with a seasonal twist. RSCL families enjoyed cra�s, face-
pain�ng, a beach themed play area, and more. A visit from
Santa was the highlight of the a�ernoon. Santa, wearing his
sandals and Hawaiian shirt, had his photo taken with many of
the eager guests.
A special thank you to our generous donors who helped make
this year's party memorable for everyone. Thank you to
Imperial Landing Starbucks for much appreciated coffee and
hot chocolate; to Market Crossing Tim Hortons for their tasty
Timbits; and to Richmond Superstore for a variety of delicious
snacks and refreshments.
thOn Tuesday, November 10 RSCL hosted a record-se�ng Benefit of
Possibili�es…A Community Affair at the Pacific Gateway Hotel. Our Great
Gatsby themed event featured a gourmet dinner, live entertainment,a unique
silent auc�on featuring baskets contributed by all of RSCL's programs, and an
exci�ng live auc�on. During the evening, we awarded our Community Living
Awards to Thompson Community Associa�on (Community Partner), ADESA
Auto Auc�on Richmond (Corporate Partner), Emily Lee (Outstanding
Individual) and Board of Directors Past President Tanis Reimer (Outstanding
Contribu�on).
We are grateful to our community partners who helped to make the evening a
success. Our Arlene and Kevin from our Youth Connec�ons program, along
with their colleague Simon set the mood with their jazz trio Starry Night.
Custom Cookies by Sally donated the edible centrepieces that truly fit the
theme of the event. Marc Bergevin and John Macdonald and their colleagues
from ADESA Auc�ons created a lively atmosphere and helped us raise a record
amount during our live auc�on – especially with the addi�onal dona�ons made
by our Master of Ceremonies Chuck Keeling of Great Canadian Gaming .
A highlight of the evening was the photo op provided by the classic 1932 Pon�ac
Roadster which was loaned to the event by collector Steve Whitelaw. Steve and
his wife a�ended the event and were inspired by the cause. Steve made an
incredibly generous offer – to sell the car with par�al proceeds to RSCL. With no
interested buyers at the event, our friends at ADESA took the classic back to
their show room. Just before Christmas they put the car on the block –
auc�oning it for well over the reserve price and raising more than $4,000 for
RSCL. Thank you all!
Lisa CowellManager of Fundraising and Communica�ons
7th Annual Benefit of Possibili�es
Many thanks to all for helping us make thour 7 annual Benefit of Possibili�es
our most successful event yet! Our hear�elt thanks to all our donors:
5635 Supported Living Programnd2 Ave Supported Living Program
Avenues Day ProgramKam BasiBC Ferries
Bikram Yoga (Richmond)Blasted Church Winery
Blue Canoe Waterfront RestaurantBlue Mountain WineryBoston Pizza (Ackroyd)
Boston Pizza Founda�onChris�na House Supported Living Program
Flor ChungCostco (Richmond)
Ryan CowellAnne�e and Michael Delaplace
Employment/HandyCrew ProgramsExecu�ve Airport Plaza Hotel
Fairmont Vancouver Airport HotelChris�ne Fawce� and Brent Haymen
Fogg 'n SudsGO! Proper�es
Howling Dog Ar�san JewelryKal-Tire (No 5 Rd)
Marrio� Vancouver Airport HotelLeanne Mar�n
O'Hare's Gastro PubPacific Gateway Hotel
Peller Estates WineDeb PierceJulie Porter
Quantum Day ProgramRaintree Wellness Spa and Tea
Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Associa�onRichmond CentreRichmond Singers
Richmond SockeyesRiver Rock Casino Resort
RSCL Admin teamRSCL Infant Development Program
RSCL Supported Child Development ProgramRussel Sean Fitness
Seafair Gourmet MeatsSIP Wines
SOS Emergency Response TechnologiesSt. Geneve Fine Bedlinens
Steveston Community Associa�onSynergy Day Program
Tapenade BistroThompson Community Associaiton
Transi�ons Day ProgramTreehouse early Learning Centre
VancityWoodward House Supported Living Program
Yaletown Brew PubYouth Connec�ons
Barend ZackJudy and Philip Zack
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2016
Friday February 26, 2016
6:30pm - 10pmSouth Hall,
8273 Ross St. Vancouver
2016Tickets $50
cocktail attire
Traditional Indian banquet,with entertainment, silent and live auctionFeaturing local comedian Ivan Decker
thOn Friday, February 26, 2016 RSCL will host our 15 annual mul�cultural dinner and dance – A Taste of India at South Hall in Vancouver. Your $50 �cket will include a tradi�onal Indian banquet and dance, the opportunity to bid on si lent and l ive auc�on items, and l ive entertainment featuring local award-winning comedian Ivan Decker.
One of Canada's leading young comedians Ivan Decker is a hilarious voice for the millennial genera�on. His fun and silly approach to stand up o�en reveals the humour hiding in the everyday trials of today's young adult with careful dissec�on, brilliant �ming, and intelligent observa�on. He has performed stand-up comedy Canada wide with numerous television and radio appearances including: Mul�ple spots on the popular CBC program “The Debaters," 3 performances at the pres�gious Just For Laughs fes�val in Montreal and a TV taping as part of the Winnipeg Comedy fes�val for CBC.
Proceeds from the event will help to build Richmond's first Snoezelen Room which provides an interac�ve environment combining sight, sound, touch and even scent to encourage chi ldren and adults with developmental disabili�es to improve their connec�on between sensory s�mula�on and their experiences in the community.
For more informa�on and to purchase �ckets, please call 604-279-7040.
Recent dona�on cheque presenta�ons:top le�: UPS Canadatop right: Geopac Inc.bo�om le�: Richmond Civic Employees Union (CUPE 718)bo�om right: Union Jack Public House & Carvery
Your dona�on lasts a life�me!
RSCL provides lifelong supports for people with disabili�es from Infant Development Program to Adult Services. Core
funding for programs and services is provided by MCFD and CLBC, however we rely on the generousity of individuals, local
businesses and founda�ons to help us ensure that our programs are unique and responsive to the needs of the
people that we support.
Many thanks to recent donors:Bo�om's Up Entertainment Group Ltd. DBA The Union Jack Public House
Chen, EileenChimo Community Services Society
Coast Capital Savings and Credit UnionFaustman, Ellen
GEOPAC Inc.Himmelbauer, Fred
Kamalakannen, KannonKandola, Manjit and Surjit
McPherson, CindyOPUS Art Supplies
Provincial Employees Community Services FundRBC Founda�on
Reimer, Tanis and LloydReonisto, Jeanne�e
Richmond Civic Employees Union (CUPE 718)Richmond Fire Fighters Associa�on
Serenity SeekersShikaze, George and Lorraine
TelusThaver, Aleem
Tsou, Shu-Jen (Sherry)UPS CanadaRSCL Views page 6
holidayCraft FairCraft Fair
thOn November 14 , RSCL hosted rd
our 3 annual Christmas Cra� Fair. The cra� fair began as an opportunity for staff and individuals supported to come together to showcase their talents. This year the cra� fair was taken out into the community – hosted at South Arm United Church and invi�ng local cra�ers to par�cipate.
The RSCL Cra� Fair is a great way to kick off the fes�ve season. More than 200 people visited the fair, perusing the selec�on of handmade cra�s, jewelry and home-made
3rd annual
baked goods. With entry by dona�on and
nominal fees collected for table rentals, $1,500 was raised in
support of the construc�on of Richmond's first Snoezelen Room.
Planning will begin soon for the 2016 cra� fair. If you are interested in more informa�on about par�cipa�ng as a vendor, please contact Katherine Ollsen at [email protected].
Upcoming Community Workshop
Circles of Caring ConferenceSat February 20, 2016Steveston-London SecondaryWorkshops for all Child Care Providers, Child & Family Support Providers, ECE Students and Administrators.Keynote: Dr Mariana Brussoni, UBC Children Play to Learn in S�mula�ng, Challenging & Risky Outdoor Environments.For Further Info: [email protected]
Have you liked us on Facebook?Richmond Society for Community living is using
social media to keep our followers up to date with
informa�on about our organiza�on and our partner
agencies. Make sure you “LIKE” us on Facebook and
stay informed about what's happening at RSCL and
in the community living sector.
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Vancity Has a New Employee!Vancity Savings Credit Union, Richmond Community Branch at 5900 No. 3 Road welcomed a new team member on November 30, 2015. Working 3 days per week, Puneet is finding her new job rewarding, challenging and fun! She loves coming to work and performing various clerical and office maintenance tasks such as sor�ng and filing incoming documents, helping with the recycling program and maintaining supplies.
This “job carve” was carefully planned with her strengths and interests in mind and made successful by the support of the whole staff and management team. Vancity is leading the way in inclusive hiring prac�ces. This is a wonderful example of how Richmond Society for Community Living is partnering with like-minded organiza�ons to improve everyday life for everyone in Richmond.
Congratula�ons, Puneet! Congratula�ons, Vancity!
Garden City A&W welcomes Sherry!The RSCL Employment team welcomes A&W (Garden City), o u r n e w e s t p a r t n e r i n Employment. Sherry was hired in July and works three days per week in their busy restaurant. She is very happy in her job and h e r h a r d w o r k i s m u c h appreciated by management and staff.
The friendly and suppor�ve team at A&W has made Sherry feel so
welcome and in return have gained a dependable and dedicated Front Room Host. Make sure you stop in for a delicious breakfast or lunch one day soon and enjoy a spotless restaurant and friendly smile, compliments of Sherry!
Suzanne JacksonRSCL Employment Services Supervisor
Youth Evening Social (YES) is a group for like-minded young adults (aged 19-29) who would like to build connec�ons with peers and discover recrea�onal opportuni�es in their community following comple�on of high school. With a focus around social skills, community explora�on and ac�vity planning , this program is funded exclusively by Coast Capital Savings Credit Union Community Investment Fund.
Planning for Spring ac�vi�es has just been completed by the group and include:
· Steveston walk and ice cream at Garry Point· Beach Games day at Crescent Beach· A hike through Pacific Spirit Park· A visit to Reifel Bird Sanctuary· Go-Kar�ng· A tour of Vancouver Art Gallery
For more informa�on about YES! and planned ac�vi�es, please contact me at 604-279-8480 or [email protected].
Denise Abegg - RSCL LIFE Services
yes!
Lending a hand…
Last summer Great Canadian Gaming hosted a management conference which focused on giving back to community. As part of that commitment, a crew of 20 volunteers from the company visited one of our Supported Living homes to help with a much needed face-li�.
With the dona�on of paint and other materials from The Home Depot, the group worked alongside RSCL staff and members from the Richmond HandyCrew Coopera�ve to paint the main floor of the home – kitchen, living room, hallways. With the work not quite complete at the end of a long day, the team le� a $500 dona�on to cover the costs to get the job done.
Thank you to Great Canadian Gaming Corpora�on and The Home Depot!
In the fall, a volunteer team from The Home Depot visited one of our day programs. They worked hard throughout the day to brighten a long and gloomy hallway with a new coat of paint. They also donated all the le�over supplies – paint, rollers and even ladders which will be put to good use by our HandyCrew.
Thanks again Home Depot!RSCL Views page 8
Value Village Dona�on Bin Program – Hand in. Help Out
A huge thank you to all who have been dona�ng their unwanted clothing and household linens at our Clothes Drop dona�on boxes which are located at Tapestry Church, Vancity (Blundell Centre) and Thompson Community Centre. We have now begun clothing drives at schools and in the community.
Please contact HandyCrew directly at 604.241.4113 or at [email protected] if you would like us to pick up items from your home, business or community organiza�on. In addi�on to shoes and clothing, the program accepts books, toys and small household items.
All proceeds from dona�on bins stay in Richmond to benefit RSCL programs.
www.rscl.org
3 Location to drop your items:Tapestry Church (9280 No. 2 Rd, Richmond)Vancity Blundell (6020 Blundell Rd, Richmond)Thompson Community Centre (5151 Granville Ave, Richmond)
Consider RSCL’s Bin Donation Project
Value Village pays RSCL for clothing andsmall household items donated. Money isused to benefit individuals living with a developmental disability living in Richmond.
www.rscl.org
Need a hand? ... we can help!
INCLUSION Art Show
In October 2015, Avenues ar�sts par�cipated, once again, in the annual art show INCLUSION, hosted by posAbili�es. This unique art show and sale is a celebra�on of the remarkable art created by ar�sts who have developmental disabili�es.
If you are interested in purchasing art by our talented Avenues ar�sts, keep your eyes open for the 2016 dates in the fall.
RSCL Kindness Commi�ee Coordinates Holiday Food Drive for the 3rd
consecu�ve year!
This holiday season, the Kindness Commi�ee iden�fied 3 families to receive some holiday magic courtesy of RSCL staff, and individuals and families supported by RSCL. The families and the couple – who are also supported by RSCL – received a full box of food dona�ons as well as many gi�s and gi� cards.
In addi�on, two individuals received gi�s and gi� cards. We had an amazing $450 in cash and over $500 in gi� cards collected through programs and at our Head Office! Everyone was very pleased about the dona�ons and all were very thankful for the generosity of the people who donated to the Kindness Commi�ee.
We plan to do more events and kind ac�vi�es throughout the year. Please keep your eyes out for us!
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Stars of Tomorrow Early Learning is a full day child care program located in Steveston Village that was introduced to Supported Child Development through one of our families. The family had recently visited the program and felt it would be a good fit for their child. They requested that I contact the program manager to enquire about the possibility of having their child a�end the program.
That first mee�ng was both welcoming and suppor�ve; Yoki Leung listened, asked ques�ons and shared the informa�on to the rest of the program staff. Because of this centre's openness and willingness to include, as well as support from SCDP, the child is currently a�ending successfully.
On a recent visit I was able to observe first hand how the Early Childhood Educators at Stars of Tomorrow work collabora�vely. The classroom is set up so that children are offered a variety of learning experiences and this was evident during both outdoor and indoor play. The classroom was busy but also calm as the children moved to the different ac�vi�es. All the teachers moved around the room checking in with the children and also ensuring that they connected with the child we are suppor�ng. The child was engaged in an ac�vity with a group of peers; playing and building with a
Collabora�ve work with Community Child Care Centre
construc�on toy. This con�nued through the visit; no one teacher was tasked with staying with the child. As a team they provided support only when needed - a hand on the shoulder to help calm or direct support with verbal reminders that encouraged independence. This was inclusion at its best!
As they have stated on their website, “We value and respect children of all ethnicity, religions and cultures. Children learn and grow through structured and unstructured play in a safe, nurturing and s�mula�ng environment where individuality and uniqueness are celebrated, independence is encouraged, and self-esteem is built. Children are encouraged to express themselves and also provided with opportuni�es to socialize with their peers and learn socially acceptable behaviors, which fosters a sense of community and meaningful rela�onships with others.”
I couldn't agree more…Margret Hanke
SCDP Consultant
RICHMOND
ORCHESTRA
AND
CHORUS
Generally regarded by his contemporaries as the greatest Italian
composer of his �me, Rossini wrote Pe�t Messe Sollenelle later in
life as part of a group of works he referred to as Péchés de vieillesse
or 'sins of old age'. The Richmond Chorus is proud to share the
stage for this great work with the North Shore Chorus.
ROSSINI: "PETITE MESSE SOLENNELLE"
Saturday, March 12, 20167:30pm 10:00pm
Fraserview Church Mennonite Brethren11295 Mellis Drive Richmond, BC V6X 1L8
ADVANCED TICKETS DOOR PRICES Adult: $18.00 $20.00Student: $15.00 $18.00Children (under 13) $6.00 $10.00
To purchase tickets, please visit www.roca.cais proud to partner with ROCA for this event
Peer AwarenessThe RSCL Supported Child Development Program recently had the opportunity to engage the en�re intermediate student body at Lord Byng Elementary school in a presenta�on we call, ”Peer Awareness.” The program is designed to challenge students to consider their role in community, acceptance, and diversity and to learn a li�le more about each other. Through a combina�on of stories, a powerpoint presenta�on and hands-on ac�vi�es, it is inspiring to see the transforma�on of understanding for students in what their classmates may experience on a daily basis.
The key points that we hope the children take away from the presenta�on are:
1. You're special (I'm special). 2. We all are different and we all belong. 3. Acceptance is ac�ng in ways to make others feel like they belong!4. We all want to have friends.
The children of Lord Byng started the year off with our presenta�on so that school ac�vi�es can focus on these messages throughout the year. This is a FREE program, customized for specific age groups from Grade 3 to high school. For more informa�on about offering a Peer Awareness Workshop for your school, please call 604-279-7040 or [email protected].
We look forward to the opportunity to con�nue to spread the message of inclusion and acceptance.
Carrie McLellan-HaqqSupervisor, RSCL Supported Child Development
Come join RSCL's Green Commi�ee for our 2nd annual Earth Day Trail Clean-up!
With support from the City of Richmond, RSCL staff, individuals and supporters will be clearing the Shell road trail system (meet at trail entrance at Shell and Athabasca). Last year more than 50 people picked up two City truck loads of trash and we hope to do be�er this year.
Friday, April 22 from 10:00am - 5:00pm Ÿ Plenty of street parking is availableŸ Feel free to drop in any �me throughout the eventŸ No washroom facili�es, please plan accordinglyŸ Equipment provided but please feel free to bring your ownŸ TRAIL IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLEŸ Please contact us for any addi�onal accessibility concerns
City staff will remove all garbage collected at the end of the day. For more informa�on contact Denise Abegg at 604-279-8480 or email [email protected].
Earth Day Trail Clean Up!
It's tax season again. Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD) will have a FREE Income Tax Filing Service in 2016 March and April.
The service is for Low Family Income & Simple Tax situation for Social Assistance Recipients / Persons with Disabilities / Seniors / Students. The income criteria are:
Taxpayer Status Family IncomeSingle Person up to $30,000Couple up to $40,000One Adult with one child up to $35,000
NO self-employment, No business income
NO rental income and expenses, NO investment earning
Please contact RCD Front Desk at 604-232-2404 to sign up
(Saturdays)
Dates: March 5, March 12, March 26
April 2, April 9, and April 23
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Where: Richmond Centre for Disability100 - 5671 No.3 Road, Richmond, BC
(No.3 & Lansdowne Road, across from Canada Line Lansdowne station)
Notes:
ü Prior registration mandatory, no drop in.
ü $5 registration fee, by cash or credit cash (over phone), must be paid to confirm registration.
ü Regist rat ion fee wi l l be returned af ter appointment.
This service is part of the Canada Revenue Agency's Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.
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FridayFebruary 26, 2016
6:30pm - 10pmSouth Hall8273 Ross St.
Vancouver
2016
Tickets $50cocktail attire
Traditional Indian banquet,with entertainment, silent and live auction
for details and/or tickets call 604-279-7040
Featuring local comedian Ivan Decker
Richmond Society for Community Living (RSCL) provides innova�ve services that respond to the changing needs of individuals living with a developmental disability, and their families, over the course of their lives. We celebrate the unique gi�s of the people we serve and support their inclusion as valued members in the community. We are leaders, partners and advocates with reach beyond Richmond.
