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Please note, due to COVID-19, events listed on our Events Calendar may have been temporarily suspended. Please contact the hosting organizations to check their status.

 

Event viewing instructions:

1.  You will see the events of the whole month, in small segments, in the colour of the organization, with the title of the event and the time,
2.  Put your cursor on the event and you will see a small pop-up box with the name of the event, the time and price,
3.  Now left double-click on the event itself: a full -page window will open, with all the information about the event. This window has a white background and black distinctive easy- to- see writing.
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Shirley Stein’s News & Views @ Waldman Library 10:30 am
Shirley Stein’s News & Views @ Waldman Library
Apr 5 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Join Shirley Stein and learn about the news and views of the community and the world. A discussion group on current affairs and global politics. 
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NIDUS: Representation Agreements 1:00 pm
NIDUS: Representation Agreements
Apr 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
NIDUS: Representation Agreements @ Nidus at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 2nd floor | Vancouver | British Columbia | Canada
Are you prepared? For End-of-Life? For Incapacity? For your Future? What are the  key legal documents in BC to plan for incapacity, end-of-life and after death? Who gets copies and where do you register your plans so they are available when needed? Representation Agreement Presentation- Planning for the Future, Incapacity and End-of-Life Care with Maureen MacDonald.  A will is not[...]
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3 Day Workshop: Aging with Grace, Living Life by Choice Not Circumstance
3 Day Workshop: Aging with Grace, Living Life by Choice Not Circumstance
Apr 16 – Apr 19 all-day
3 Day Workshop: Aging with Grace, Living Life by Choice Not Circumstance @ Rivendell Retreat | Bowen Island | British Columbia | Canada
April 16 through 19th: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (as group) Are you a single woman in your 60’s , 70’s+ and realizing you don’t have a plan for your future support and lifestyle and don’t know who to call if you need help?  Are you children concerned for or caring for aging parents? this course will also be of[...]
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Genealogy Sundays @ The Jewish Museum 1:00 pm
Genealogy Sundays @ The Jewish Museum
Apr 30 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
For those researchers who feel that they need extra help with their genealogical research, representatives from the Jewish Genealogical Institute of BC are available to assist with genealogical queries. Free access to our databases-(ancestry.com, findmypast.com )  and computers at Jewish Museum & Archives of BC is available on the last Sunday of each month. Phone for appointment, 604-257-5199. These databases[...]

Apr
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Wed
Shirley Stein’s News & Views @ Waldman Library
Apr 5 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join Shirley Stein and learn about the news and views of the community and the world.

A discussion group on current affairs and global politics. 

Apr
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NIDUS: Representation Agreements
Apr 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Are you prepared? For End-of-Life? For Incapacity? For your Future?

What are the  key legal documents in BC to plan for incapacity, end-of-life and after death? Who gets copies and where do you register your plans so they are available when needed?

Representation Agreement Presentation- Planning for the Future, Incapacity and End-of-Life Care with Maureen MacDonald. 

A will is not enough. We will provide an overview of Representation Agreements, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Wills. No registration required. 

“Help for Seniors” with Representation Agreements and related planning: 

A Nidus-trained volunteer will meet with seniors to help them decide about planning for the future. The appointments are 30 minutes and are free. Seniors can book another appointment if needed. 

Friday afternoons, 1:00 – 3:30 pm. By appointment only, no drop-ins. Phone South Granville Seniors Centre at 604-732-0812. Ask to make an appointment for Representation Agreements with Maureen. 

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3 Day Workshop: Aging with Grace, Living Life by Choice Not Circumstance
Apr 16 – Apr 19 all-day

April 16 through 19th: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (as group)

Are you a single woman in your 60’s , 70’s+ and realizing you don’t have a plan for your future support and lifestyle and don’t know who to call if you need help? 

Are you children concerned for or caring for aging parents? this course will also be of great value to you as well as couples wanting to prepare. 

Course attendees will find this information empowering because it arms you with resources and personalized guidelines to help you make well-informed choices. 

At this workshop you will have your questions answered to complete your Later Life Planning Guide and All-in-One Personal Resource book. 

Workshop Facilitator & Organizer – Barbara Kirby

Barb is a Certified Dementia Practitioner; Seniors Housing Specialist; a Certified Professional Consultant on Aging and recently received her graduate certificate from Royal Roads University in Values Based Leadership. 

Register at http://www.seniorsadvocate.ca/bookings/ 

Location: Rivendell Retreat, Bowen Island, B.C.

 

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Genealogy Sundays @ The Jewish Museum
Apr 30 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

For those researchers who feel that they need extra help with their genealogical research, representatives from the Jewish Genealogical Institute of BC are available to assist with genealogical queries. Free access to our databases-(ancestry.com, findmypast.com )  and computers at Jewish Museum & Archives of BC is available on the last Sunday of each month. Phone for appointment, 604-257-5199.

These databases are available for anyone’s use free of charge, during the operating hours of the Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia. A nominal charge will be made for document photocopies. Researchers must book an appointment with the Archivist to use the programs. Appointments will be booked in two hour blocks.

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Genealogy Sundays @ The Jewish Museum
May 28 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

For those researchers who feel that they need extra help with their genealogical research, representatives from the Jewish Genealogical Institute of BC are available to assist with genealogical queries. Free access to our databases-(ancestry.com, findmypast.com )  and computers at Jewish Museum & Archives of BC is available on the last Sunday of each month. Phone for appointment, 604-257-5199.

These databases are available for anyone’s use free of charge, during the operating hours of the Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia. A nominal charge will be made for document photocopies. Researchers must book an appointment with the Archivist to use the programs. Appointments will be booked in two hour blocks.

Jun
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NIDUS: Representation Agreements
Jun 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Are you prepared? For End-of-Life? For Incapacity? For your Future?

What are the  key legal documents in BC to plan for incapacity, end-of-life and after death? Who gets copies and where do you register your plans so they are available when needed?

Representation Agreement Presentation- Planning for the Future, Incapacity and End-of-Life Care with Maureen MacDonald. 

A will is not enough. We will provide an overview of Representation Agreements, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Wills. No registration required. 

“Help for Seniors” with Representation Agreements and related planning: 

A Nidus-trained volunteer will meet with seniors to help them decide about planning for the future. The appointments are 30 minutes and are free. Seniors can book another appointment if needed. 

Friday afternoons, 1:00 – 3:30 pm. By appointment only, no drop-ins. Phone South Granville Seniors Centre at 604-732-0812. Ask to make an appointment for Representation Agreements with Maureen. 

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Genealogy Sundays @ The Jewish Museum
Jun 25 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

For those researchers who feel that they need extra help with their genealogical research, representatives from the Jewish Genealogical Institute of BC are available to assist with genealogical queries. Free access to our databases-(ancestry.com, findmypast.com )  and computers at Jewish Museum & Archives of BC is available on the last Sunday of each month. Phone for appointment, 604-257-5199.

These databases are available for anyone’s use free of charge, during the operating hours of the Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia. A nominal charge will be made for document photocopies. Researchers must book an appointment with the Archivist to use the programs. Appointments will be booked in two hour blocks.

Jul
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Genealogy Sundays @ The Jewish Museum
Jul 30 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

For those researchers who feel that they need extra help with their genealogical research, representatives from the Jewish Genealogical Institute of BC are available to assist with genealogical queries. Free access to our databases-(ancestry.com, findmypast.com )  and computers at Jewish Museum & Archives of BC is available on the last Sunday of each month. Phone for appointment, 604-257-5199.

These databases are available for anyone’s use free of charge, during the operating hours of the Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia. A nominal charge will be made for document photocopies. Researchers must book an appointment with the Archivist to use the programs. Appointments will be booked in two hour blocks.

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I.L. Peretz Reading and Discussion Group, twice a month
Aug 26 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

I.L. Peretz reading and discussion group of Peretz’s stories and poetry, in English.

Starting in  September, the group has decided to read short stories by other Jewish authors either in translation or those written in English. 

Meets 2nd and 4th Saturday each month. 

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Genealogy Sundays @ The Jewish Museum
Aug 27 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

For those researchers who feel that they need extra help with their genealogical research, representatives from the Jewish Genealogical Institute of BC are available to assist with genealogical queries. Free access to our databases-(ancestry.com, findmypast.com )  and computers at Jewish Museum & Archives of BC is available on the last Sunday of each month. Phone for appointment, 604-257-5199.

These databases are available for anyone’s use free of charge, during the operating hours of the Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia. A nominal charge will be made for document photocopies. Researchers must book an appointment with the Archivist to use the programs. Appointments will be booked in two hour blocks.