The Buzz - May 2023

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The Buzz

Upcoming events and information at the Burnaby Neighbourhod House

BNH continues to be busy throughout April and May! Our community garden volunteers are starting tp plant root vegetables and harvest chives and spinach, Seniors gathered together at the weekly Memory Club, kitchen volunteers were having fun cooking for the Friday lunches, and the kids at Friendship Club enjoyed the sun while eating fun snacks!

Now let's see what's happening these next few weeks!

Community Events

Walk & Roll Walkathon

Sunday, June 11th at 10 AM

create or join a team! It's free!

Have you registered for the walk yet? Join Burnaby Neighbourhood House and their partner agencies for a heartwarming event! This delightful 2.5 / 5 km walk is family-friendly and is aimed at promoting the physical and mental well-being of seniors living in our community. Additionally, it aims to raise awareness of the numerous community resources available to seniors. The best part? Registration is free and this enjoyable activity is perfect for the whole family! So, let's join hands and make a difference in the lives of our seniors by participating in this amazing walkathon.

Create a team or learn more on our website.

Community Dinner - Syria

Wednesday, May 24th, 6 PM to 8 PM

at Brentwood Park Alliance Church (1410 Delta Ave)

Join us for a fun evening, celebrating the Syrian culture. It will be an opportunity to enjoy amazing traditional food, prepared by community members, with entertainment and activities for everyone.

Tickets to be bought in advance from BNH North House. Adults (19+) $6, Youth (13 – 18) $6, Children $4 and Under 3 are free.

For more information, check out the poster.

Community Dinner - Peru

Tuesday, June 13th, 6 PM to 8 PM

at BNH South House

Join us for a fun evening, celebrating Peru. It will be an opportunity to enjoy amazing traditional food, prepared by community members, with entertainment and activities for everyone.

Tickets to be bought in advance from BNH South House. Adults (19+) $6, Youth (13 – 18) $6, Children $4 and Under 3 are free.

For more information, check out the poster.

Children & Youth

Firm But Fair Parenting Workshop

Tuesday, May 16th, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM
at North House

This workshop will explore ways to gain their cooperation without yelling, shaming or arguing, whilst setting clearly defined boundaries and standards for behaviour. These techniques will help strengthen the parent/child relationship.

Free childminding is available on site. See poster for more details. To register, contact [email protected] or 604-294-5444.

Summer Preschool (3-5 years old)

registrations open!

Looking for a fun summer camp for your 3-5 year old? Our Summer Preschool registration is now open! See brochure for details.

Summer Camps for School Age

registrations open!

Looking for a fun summer camp for your school age child? Our Summer camp registration is now open! See poster for details.

Adults (18+)

**Computer Drop-In *ADDED HOURS!**

Would you like learn to use email, create files and documents, use excel, search the Internet or practice typing and writing skills on a computer? Volunteer Computer Instructors are available to help community residents with their computer learning needs. We offer support in multiple languages.

Drop in to this in-person program at either the North House or South House. No registration required.

You can use one of the Neighbourhood House devices or bring your own device. For more information, email us at southcomputercafe@burnabynh.ca or [email protected].

Please see poster for more details.

Holistic Stretching & Meditation Exercise

Fridays, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

at The Amazing Brentwood

We are excited to announce this new class exploring holistic stretching and meditation techniques that combines motion and inaction to cultivate both the interior and exterior of the body. Much like Qi Gong, in this practice you will learn a set of exercises known for rejuvenating and energizing.

With minimal instruction, participants can easily follow along and gradually understand the movements.

See poster for more info.

To register please call 604-294-5444 or email [email protected].

Practical Breathing Exercise for Longevity

Tuesdays, from 1:30 PM to 3 PM

Wednesdays, from 1 PM to 2:30 PM
at The Amazing Brentwood

Join Master Hung to learn simple deep breathing technique that rejuvenates the body. Combined with controlling the breath, you will learn gentle, relaxing, chair-based upper body exercises to improve blood circulation, manage stress, neck pain, upper shoulders and the lower back pain. The program is perfect for all ages, even those with mobility issues.

**Cantonese with English Translation**

Please contact [email protected] or call 604-294-5444 to register. Space is limited.

Yoga Classes

Fridays, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
via Zoom

Join us for Yoga classes via Zoom. Certified Yoga teacher, Mayra Chavez, practices Pranayama (breaths), Asanas (poses), and meditation.

Try yoga to increase your balance, strength, flexibility, and capacity to focus. You will discover many wonderful yoga poses to incorporate into your daily practice to release your stress and physical tension. Everyone is welcome!

Register at [email protected] or call 604-294-5444.

English Conversation Classes

various dates and times

Our EAL classes are for people who would like to learn/improve their English skills. These classes are a fun way to practice conversation, make new friends, and try learning! These volunteer-led EAL classes are available throughout the year for beginner to intermediate level students.

In-person class registration: please call 604-294-5444 or email [email protected]. The classes are not for drop-in. It is required each participant to join weekly so that instructors can support and bring the speaking skill into a next level.

If you have any questions about the online classes please call 604-396-7307 or email [email protected]. We can also help you learn to understand Zoom, just let us know! See poster for details.

Seniors (55+)

The May Seniors Newsletter is now available.
Check it out here!

Latin Dancing

Fridays, 10 AM to 11 AM
at BNH South House

Stay active and learn some Latin Dancing with Ivette!

To register please contact 604-431-0400 or email [email protected]

Bollywood Dancing

Wednesdays, 1 PM to 2 PM
at BNH South House

Stay active and learn some Bollywood Dancing

To register please contact 604-431-0400 or email [email protected]

Qi Gong

Saturdays, from 2 PM to 3 PM
at The Amazing Brentwood Mall (4567 Lougheed Hwy)

Mondays, from 2 PM to 3 PM
at Brentwood (2055 Rosser Ave)

Qi Gong is a personal practice that led to fitness, flexibility, and internal peace that combines the physical benefits of exercise with the spiritual qualities of meditation, leading to full nourishment of both mind and body.

There are many different types of Qi Gong practices, but most of them involve slow-moving exercises that reflect the qualities of nature.

To register please call 604-294-5444 or email [email protected].

Frozen Meals for Seniors

If you are in need of a little extra support in the kitchen we provide delicious home-cooked meals in our licensed kitchen.

These are available for purchase at the South House for $5 each. Subsidies to help with cost are available.

See poster for details.

For more information please contact Emily at 604-431-0400 or [email protected].

Newcomers

Chinese Senior Social

Tuesdays, May 23, June 6, 20, from 1 PM to 3:30 PM
at BNH South House

The Chinese Senior Social will be a great way to make friends and connect over stories and shared experiences. It will be held on the 3rd floor. See poster for more details.

Please register at 236-877-2616 or [email protected].

Conversation Circle

Wednesdays, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
at BNH South House

Are you looking for an opportunity to practice your conversation skills? Come join us and meet new friends while engaging in topics about life in Canada in a supportive and casual environment.

It will be running on Wednesdays from April 26 to June 14. See poster for more details and to register, please contact Mayra at [email protected].

Homework Club for Newcomers (Gr 3-10)

Saturdays, from 10 AM to 3 PM
via Zoom

Our program provides a supportive environment for students to complete their homework, ask questions, and reinforce key concepts with the guidance of experienced educators. Give your child the tools to excel academically and join the Homework Club today!

Elementary Program for Grades 3 – 6 runs from May 6 – June 24, 2023. See poster for more details and to register please email Mayra at [email protected].

High School Program for Grades 7 – 10 runs from May 13 – June 24, 2023. For more details and to register please email [email protected].

Cook + Chat

Fridays, from 10 AM to 12 PM

via Zoom

Join this fun and informative online class. Our experienced instructor will guide you through new recipes, share recipes as well as tips and tricks in the kitchen, including how to make your dollar go further!

This weekly class will also give you the opportunity to make new friends and connect with people in the community.

See poster for details. Program start date to be confirmed.To register, contact Lynn at [email protected] or 604-431-0400.

BNH Resources

BNH Food Hubs

at both Houses

We now have Food Hubs in South and North Burnaby. This includes coordination for food security issues for Burnaby residents who are experiencing food insecurity. Burnaby residents and service providers can contact us for more information on available food resources.

For more information, please see our website here.

Family Outreach Spport

at both Houses

Our Family Outreach Workers are always here for Burnaby families with children 0-12 years old. Our services phone check-ins, connections to local community resources and programs, grocery/food security for low-income families.

For more information, please see the Family Outreach brochure.

South House

4460 Beresford Street

Burnaby, BC V5H 0B8

604-431-0400

[email protected]

North House

4908 Hastings Street

Burnaby, BC V5B 1P6

604-294-5444

[email protected]

Brentwood

2055 Rosser Avenue

Burnaby, BC V5C 0H1

604-299-5778

[email protected]

Burnaby Neighbourhood House is a community driven and community funded agency located on the unceded territories of the Tsleil-Wauthuth (səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ), Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓əm), Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw) and Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm) nations with a unique focus on neighbours supporting neighbours.

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