Monday The next meeting of the CFUW Richmond group is on Monday Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Richmond Nature Park. The guest speakers will be Colleen Glynn and Florence Yau, president and executive director of the Richmond Women's Resource Centre. They will describe the programs and services offered by the centre. Please come and join us.
Are you gay, bisexual, or just not sure? Need a safe place to talk? HOMINUM is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bisexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. We meet every Monday evening in locations around the Metro Vancouver area. For more information and meeting location, call Don at 604-329-9760 or Art at 604-462-9813.
Tuesday The Richmond Photo Club's annual exhibition of members' photographs is taking place from Jan. 21 until Jan. 26 in the Food Court Rotunda of Lansdowne Centre. The exhibit is open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, and from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Members of the club will be on hand to greet the public and answer questions.
Seniors keen on fishing and socializing can check out the Richmond Golden Rods N' Reels. Monthly meetings are held at the Japanese Cultural Centre in Steveston and start at 10 a.m., followed by lunch at a favourite restaurant. The next meeting is Jan. 28. For more information, visit richmondgoldenrodsandreels.com. or call John at 604-275-3717, or Bert at 604-857-0117.
Richmond Hospice Association Library is open Tuesdays from 2 to 5 p.m. at The Caring Place, Suite 310, 7000 Minoru Blvd. Come and meet the librarian and see the resources for bereavement support. For more information, call Janice at 604-279-7140.
Upcoming Richmond Public Library, in partnership with Sunlife financial advisor Jeff Cai and certified general accountant Mo Xia, is offering a free workshop on the different types of risks families can face when dealing with financial issues. The program will be held on Feb. 6 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Community Place Room at the Brighouse (Main) Branch, 7700 Minoru Gate. To register, visit any branch of Richmond Public Library or call 604-231-6413.
Local authors night at Chapters, Richmond. On Feb. 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the authors will be: Mauro Azzano - The Dead Don't Dream; Sarah lane - God Of My Art; The USNA Team - USNA; Rosella Leslie - The Goat Ladys' Daughter, The Federov Legacy, Drift Child and Sunshine Coast: Place To Be; Diane Welch - Introducing: Mr. Nobody; T. Rae Mitchell - Fates Fables.
