Building Welcoming and Inclusive Neighbourhoods
LMNHS is part of a consortium of Metro Vancouver neighbourhood houses building welcoming and inclusive neighbourhoods. This program encourages a more inclusive approach to community development that includes the involvement and leadership of newcomers and immigrants. Social inclusion involves recognizing and valuing the experiences, skills and knowledge of newcomers and immigrants in our community, while facilitating participation in community building and acquiring new skills and knowledge. Community kitchens, community garden, asset mapping and parent-driven programs are an example of some initiatives.
For more information contact: Erika at 604.879.7104 ext 315
Funding is provided by Welcome BC - Welcoming and Inclusive Communities and Workplaces Program
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Building Community through Food
Come cook and bake with us! With our Community Kitchens, you can learn new recipies from others, teach others a favourite recipe and eat together.
Who it's for: Community members
When: Alternating Mondays 4:00 - 7:00pm, starting Sept 13th, 2010
Cost: Free
Who to contact: Food Security Facilitator, Quynh Mac at 604-879-7104
Baking and cooking supplies will be provided; contributions always welcome.
Please bring containers to take food home.
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Building Community through Yoga for Women
With: Simranjeet Kaur, certificated Kundalini Yoga instructor
What?
- Kundalini Yoga: includes breathing technique, chanting, physical postures, relaxation, and meditation techniques.
- No previous yoga experience required.
- Come to meet other newcomer and immigrant women, create and share this fun, healing and meditative space with us!
When: Monday, October 4th
Monday, November 11th
Monday, November 29th
Monday, December 13th
4:30 - 6:00pm
Doors open at 4:15pm, class starts at 4:30pm
What to Bring:
- Yoga mat or something comfortable to sit on. (We have some mats.)
- Blanket or shawl to use during deep relaxation and/or meditation.
- Wear loose clothing to move easily and so your skin can breathe.
Cost: $5 per class (subsidies are available)
Note: If you need to have some food, try to eat 1.5 to 2 hours before the yoga class.
Childminding is available only with advance notice.
Who to contact: Maria Jose, Multicultral Settlement Worker, at 604.879.7104 ext.313
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Dinner Nights
Delicious 3 course meal for families and singles. It is a nutritious and low cost meal.
Who it's for: Community members
When: TBA
Where: Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
Cost: $3.50 for members/ $4.50 for non-members (1/2price for children)
Who to contact: Community & Settlement Programs Manager, Susan at 604.879.7104 ext 303
This program is funded by Vancouver Coastal Health.
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Enhancing Communication Class
You will learn to improve communication skills in English through interactive classes that explore many different topics of interest.
Who it's for: Temporary foreign workers, refugee claimants and their families
When: Fridays 6:00-8:00pm, starting Sept 24th, 2010
Where: Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
Cost: Free
Childcare, bus tickets and snacks provided.
Who to contact: Maria-Jose, Multicultral Settlement Worker at 604.879.7104 ext 313
In partnership with Settlement Workers in Schools
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Income Tax Clinic
Service is given by community volunteers with experience with income tax forms.
Who it's for: Low-income community members
When: March - April 30th each year
Where: Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
Cost: Free
Who to contact: Vietnamese/Asian Settlement Worker, Kim Dang at 604.879.7104 ext 312
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Integral Yoga for Women in Spanish
Come celebrate and share the energy of being a woman!
With: Deneb, Certified Purna Yoga, Reiki and Sociology Instructor
Where: Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
When:
- Monday, September 20th
- Monday, October 18th
- Monday, November 15th
- Monday, December 6th
4:30pm-6:00pm, doors open at 4:00pm
Cost: by donation ($5 suggested). Subsidies available, please speak with Kathie or Maria-Jose.
What you should bring: Come with a skirt or wrap to put over pants. A yoga mat or something comfortable to sit on (we have a few mats).
Please eat 1.5 to 2 hours before the class if you need to eat. Childcare available with 24 hours notice.
Who to contact: Maria-Jose, Multicultural Settlement Worker, at 604.879.7104 ext 313 |
Kids in the Kitchen
Having Fun while learning food skills: baking, cooking, and creating a menu!
Who it's for: Kids 8-12
When: Tuesdays 4:15-5:30pm, starting Sept 14th, 2010
Where: Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
Cost: $12 to cover food and supplies for the whole 8 week program(subsidies available)
Priority given to children from newcomer, immigrant, refugee and low-income families.
Who to contact: Quynh Mac, Food Security Facilitator, at 604.879.7104
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UBC Law Student's Legal Advice
The Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP) offers free legal services for low-income people in the Lower Mainland. 1st and 2nd year UBC Law students, supervised by UBC Law professors, provide legal expertise in a variety of areas including criminal matters, small claims, residential tenancies, WCB, CPP, employment insurance, social assistance, wills and criminal injury compensation.
By appointment only, call 604-822-5791 or visit their website www.lslap.bc.ca
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Music On Main
Coffee House atmosphere with music, poetry, etc.
Who it's for: Community Members
When: Thursdays 7:30-9:30pm, starting Sept 16th, 2010
Where: Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
Cost: By donation
Who to contact: Community & Settlement Programs Manager, Susan 604.879.7104 ext 303
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Neighbourhood Small Grants Project
Community residents can apply for grants for doing a project in their neighbourhood such as; block parties, gardens, building solar panels, etc. Neighbourhood Small Grants are small - ranging anywhere from $50 to a maximum $500 - but these small amounts of money accomplish a lot and improve many lives.
Artists can also apply separately for neighbourhood art projects.
Who: Community Residents
When: Applications accepted February - March 31st, 2011
Where: Pick up and drop off applications at Little Mountain Neighbourhood House or visit the website.
Who to contact: Jennifer Gray Grant at 604.879.7104 ext 375.
This initiative funded by Vancouver Foundation partners with community centres and neighborhood houses in five different neighbourhoods in the Metro Vancouver area. For more information please visit Vancouver Foundations website.
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