Volume 16 | April, 2023
Richmond Family & Friend Caregiver Hub
列治文家庭及朋友照顧者資源中心
190 - 7000 Minoru Blvd. Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5
Phone: 604-279-7099 Email: caregivernavigator@rcrg.org  Website: rcrg.org/caregivers
"Together We Care" 2023.4 Newsletter
Stepping into the World of Pink: Field trip to Garry Point Park on Apr 3
Spring into Caregivers Awareness Month - Exciting Updates and Engaging Activities Await in Our April Newsletter!

Get ready for an exciting month of May as we celebrate Caregivers Awareness Month! Join us for our Caregivers Connect Celebration online, where we have planned a variety of engaging activities for our caregivers. In our Caregivers sharing column, we will provide valuable information on financial decision making, and we'll also take our caregivers on a nature-filled adventure to VanDusen Botanical Garden. Don't miss out on our seminar on Pedestrian & Transit Safety with a trivia challenge, as well as our new and interesting workshops, including DIY Pantyhose Doll Magnet and Introduction to Music Reading and Playing. Stay tuned for an enriching and enjoyable month ahead!
Caregivers Awareness Connection Celebration – Zoom
The Caregivers Connect Celebration is a special event during our Family Caregiver Month Awareness in May. This event offers caregivers an opportunity to enjoy fun and reflective activities, including a short somatic (body-centered) dialogue session and accessible mindful movement class. This event is virtual, so anyone can join.

Date: Thursday May 18, 10:30am - 12pm
Where: Zoom Register and Save your Spot
April / May Workshops
Notes and updates:
  • Our hub is hosting a 'Support Group for Male Caregivers' session every third-Friday afternoon at South Arm Community Centre.
  • Stay Safe and Savor the Flavor - Join our Pedestrian & Transit Safety Seminar (English) on Apr 15 at 12:30pm. Followed by a Healthy Cooking Class at 2:00pm
  • Get Crafty with our new facilitator (Ms. Florence Chan) to join the DIY Pantyhose Doll Magnet workshop on May 9 at 2:00pm.
  • Introduction to Music Reading & Playing will be held in Minoru Centre Music Studio on May 29 at 1:30pm.

*Please call 604-279-7099, email caregivernavigator@rcrg.org or fill in an online form.
Activities Highlights
Senior Peer Counseling Training - Graduation Party Mar 29
Cheers to Our Senior Peer Counseling Graduates! The party was held on Mar 29, where participants and facilitators reunited to celebrate, receive certificates, and share thoughts on the training. We were so excited to see each other in person finally as the course was held by zoom.

Get the Best of Both Worlds - Learn about Safety and Indulge into Healthy Cooking with our dual events on Apr 15!
Stay Safe and Savor the Flavor - Join our Pedestrian & Transit Safety Seminar on Apr 15 at 12:30am. Follow by a Healthy Cooking Class at 2:00pm

Come join Cst Alfred Wong (Transit Police) and Harvey Kooner (ICBC Road Safety) with a talk on road safety. Presenters will discuss: Safety on our Transit system and how to keep safe as Pedestrians on our roads. Participants will take part in a fun road safety trivia challenge to test their knowledge.  You will then join our fun and informative Healthy Cooking Class and learn delicious recipes that delight your taste buds.

For registration, please email; caregivernavigator@rcrg.org or call 604 279 7099
Come join us for a relaxing day out at the VanDusen Botanical Garden, where you'll have the chance to explore 55 acres of stunning garden displays! During May, you can expect to see plenty of colorful flowers and spring-blooming plants at their peak. Our field trip is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature, and perhaps even learn a thing or two about the plants and wildlife that call the gardens home. With plenty of walkways, benches, and picnic areas, there's something for everyone at this gorgeous Vancouver attraction.  

Free shuttle bus services provided roundtrip from Richmond Caring Place.

At some point in our lives, we’ll all be faced with a tough decision we didn’t see coming. In most caregiving situations, people enter the caregiving role with love and passion. Then pretty soon, they begin to see some of the bigger implications, such as how finances are a big factor in the choices that affect the care recipient OR the caregiver themselves. Today's story, you will understand some of the anxiety and emotional stress for caregivers that come with making important financial decisions and answer the question, how do we make good decisions during difficult times? 
Would you like to share your stories or tips? You cannot imagine how much you could inspire or help another in the community! You are welcome to call us at 604-279-7099, or email caregivernavigator@rcrg.org.
by Virginia Chan
Cooking Class by
Pamela Lui
by Mr. Lau Wa Yin
Find more caregiving materials and resources shared on our website.
9 Challenges For Pandemic Recovery And Resilience
Informed by health leaders from across the country, our Pandemic Recovery & Resilience toolkit provides guidance on some of the most urgent issues in healthcare right now, from health human resources to health equity. This resource features easy-to-use assessments that will help you to recognize what's working, where the gaps are and what to focus on next.
This monthly e-newsletter is issued on every second Wednesday for our caregivers as an update of the Hub's services and community resources, as well as to share caregiving experience and insights, all for the purpose of supporting caregivers in their journey of healthy living and caregiving.

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