Adults
EAL for Newcomers with Pariya
| Tuesdays | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | In-person at Brentwood House |
Come and join a beginner level class with Pariya to help you learn English, meet others, and make connections.
This class will be running on Tuesdays from 10 AM to 12 PM at our Brentwood House location (2055 Rosser Avenue), starting on July 16.
Study basic English grammar for mastering the rules and structures to help you become fluent in English. These English conversation classes will help you integrate speaking skills with grammar.
Please see poster for details.
To register, please email annr@burnabynh.ca.
Caregiver Lunch
| Thursday, July 18 | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm | In-person at South House (4460 Beresford St) |
Are you a caregiver looking to learn about various subjects while enjoying self-care activities? These lunches are designed for caregivers to relax and enjoy a tasty meal!
Join us for a special caregiver lunch event with a workshop on medicine management, where you’ll learn essential tips for organizing and administering medications effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with fellow caregivers.
Please see the poster for more details.
To register or to learn more, please contact Leila at SeniorPeerCaregiver@burnabynh.ca or 604-375-5778.
School Supplies Drive
| Daily until August 23 | 9:30 am – 3:30 pm | In-person at any BNH office location |
BNH Summer Socials
| Thursday, July 18 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | In-person at North House |
| Thursday, August 1 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | In-person at South House |
| Thursday, August 15 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | In-person at Brentwood House |
Summer is here, and so are our Summer Social events!
Music, fun activities, and tasty BBQ await! Mark your calendars – let’s celebrate the season together and make these events ones to remember!
See poster for details.
Excel Workshop for Beginners
| Thursday, March 14 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | In-person at South House (4460 Beresford St) |
| Thursday, March 21 | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | In-person at Brentwood House (2055 Rosser Ave) |
In this hands-on workshop, they will teach you the simplicity of using Microsoft® Excel, a powerful application for organizing and analyzing data. You will begin with the basics and master the skills to format, organize, visualize, and calculate data with step-by-step instructions and tips and tricks to use Excel effectively.
Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 3:30 – 5:00 pm at BNH South House – see South House poster
Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm at BNH Brentwood House – see Brentwood House poster
This course provides exceptional value and help you unlock the maximum potential of this popular data-analysis program.
For more information to register, please contact Marina at computercafe@burnabynh.ca or scan the QR code on the poster for your preferred location.
Microsoft Excel Workshop (in Farsi)
| Friday, May 31 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | In-person at Brentwood House (2055 Rosser Ave) |
This hands-on workshop is specifically for Farsi speakers.
The participants will receive instruction on the basics of Microsoft® Excel, a powerful application for organizing and analyzing data. You will begin with the basics and master the skills to format, organize, visualize, and calculate data with step-by-step instructions and tips and tricks to use Excel effectively.
See poster for details.
To register, please email Marina at computercafe@burnabynh.ca.
Farmers’ Market Coupon Program
| Application Deadline: 3:30 pm on Friday, June 14, 2024 |
The applications for the program will be accepted during the first two weeks of June. The selection of the coupon recipients will happen in the following weeks, and the meetings to award the coupons will happen regularly until September.
1. Requirements to qualify for the program. Apply if you are:
– A Burnaby resident and a member of BNH.
– A person with low income.
– Pregnant, Senior or a family with children under 19 years old.
– Committed to visit any of the farmers’ markets and use the coupons or return them to us.
2. Contact North Burnaby Neighbourhood House at (604)-294-5444 to apply.
3. There’s a limited quantity of coupons awarded for this program.
4. Applications deadline: June 14 at 3:30 pm.
If you have any questions, please contact Janey Cameron at (604) 294-5444 or foodhubcoord@burnabynh.ca.
Community Collage Art Workshop
| Thursday, June 13 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | In-person at South House (4460 Beresford St) |
Dive into creativity with our Community Collage Art Workshop led by the talented Emma! Join us for a vibrant session where imagination knows no bounds. Don’t forget to bring along any colorful magazines, brochures, or catalogs you have. Let’s unleash our artistic flair together!
It’s happening on Thursday June 13 from 12pm to 2pm at BNH South House. See poster for details.
BNH Membership required plus $5 Community fee.
Registration deadline: June 10, 2024!
To sign up please contact Carina at volunteer@burnabynh.ca.
Community Collage Art Workshop
| Thursday, June 13 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | In-person at South House (4460 Beresford St) |
Dive into creativity with our Community Collage Art Workshop led by the talented Emma! Join us for a vibrant session where imagination knows no bounds. Don’t forget to bring along any colorful magazines, brochures, or catalogs you have. Let’s unleash our artistic flair together!
It’s happening on Thursday June 13 from 12pm to 2pm at BNH South House. See poster for details.
BNH Membership required plus $5 Community fee.
Registration deadline: June 10, 2024!
To sign up please contact Carina at volunteer@burnabynh.ca.
Caregiver Lunch
| Thursday, June 20 | 10:30 am – 2:00 pm | In-person at South House (4460 Beresford St) |
Join us for our Caregiver Lunch Program, a nourishing space where you can connect, learn helpful tips, and engage in our educational and self-care activities with Lorena: “My Success Starts with Me” designed for caregivers.
It would be an afternoon to relax, connect with fellow caregivers, and enjoy a well-deserved break with an introduction of “Seniors First BC” for this session.
Burnaby’s Caregiver Support Program is funded by the Government of BC and managed by the United Way of BC.
Please see the poster for more details.
To register or to learn more, please contact Leila at SeniorPeerCaregiver@burnabynh.ca or 604-375-5778.
Community Adult Yoga
| Tuesdays | 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm | In-person at South House (4460 Beresford St) |
Experience calm and improve your overall well-being with our Adult Yoga Program! Join us to enhance your mind-body connection, improve flexibility, and reduce stress.
Experience the transformative power of yoga in a supportive and welcoming environment. Don’t miss out on this journey to better health and inner peace.
This is taking place on Tuesdays in July from 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM at BNH South House.
BNH Membership + $5 community program fee is required.
See poster for details.
To register, please contact Carina at volunteer@burnabynh.ca.
Community Drop-In EAL
| Mondays | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | In-person at North House (4908 Hastings St) |
This weekly class will run every Monday with the exception of long weekends, until June 17. This is a great opportunity to improve your English skills, make new connections and have fun!
BNH Membership required:
$5 Annual fee, plus $2 Program fee.
The class is limited to 20 participants, first 20 participants will be served for the day. Get there early to avoid disappointment!
See poster for details.
To register, please contact Ann at annr@burnabynh.ca.
Community Basic Mandarin Program
| Thursdays | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | In-person at South House (4460 Beresford St) |
Interested in learning Mandarin and exploring Chinese culture?
Join our Community Basic Mandarin Program! Learn the language from scratch and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Chinese culture. Beginner-friendly—everyone is welcome!
Running on Thursdays, 10.30am – 12.30pm, from June 6 to July 25, 2024 (no class June 27) at South House.
See poster for details.
To register, please contact Carina at volunteer@burnabynh.ca.
Community English Conversation
| Thursdays | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | In-person at South House (4460 Beresford St) |
Are you ready to meet new people and improve your conversation skills?
Come to our Community English Conversation Program every Thursday from May 2nd to 30th from 10:30am to 12pm at the BNH South House.
Have a great time joining in English conversations with community members and meeting new people. Registration required.
See poster for details.
To register, please contact Carina at volunteer@burnabynh.ca.
Caregiver Journey Lunch
| Thursday, May 16 | 10:30 am – 2:00 pm | In-person at South House (4460 Beresford St) |
If you are caring for an adult who is 55+, join us for the May workshop in our Family Caregiver Journey Series where the presentation will be “It’s Not Right”.
In collaboration with the BC Association of Community Response Networks, we will share valuable tips on how to recognize and respond to abuse, neglect and self-neglect affecting vulnerable adults. The self-care activity will be online mediation.
Come to BNH South House (4460 Beresford St.) on Thursday, May 16 from 10:30 am – 2:00 pm where you will find a nourishing space to connect, discover valuable information, and engage in self-care activities designed to prevent burnout and recharge your spirit.
Please see the poster for more details.
To register or to learn more, please contact Alexis at alexish@burnabynh.ca or 778-838-7554.
Community Language Class – Arabic & Farsi
| Fridays | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | In-person at North House (4908 Hastings St) |
Want to try something new this summer, then join us at the North House on Friday mornings for a community language class where you will get to learn some Arabic and Farsi.
There are many benefits of learning a new language – it can improve your brain and memory functions as well as boost your creativity and self-esteem and not to mention it can increase your understanding of the language you already speak.
This weekly class will run from June 28 to August 30, 2024.
See poster for details.
To register or for more information, please email Ann at annr@burnabynh.ca.
Job Search Workshops
| Fridays | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | In-person at South House (4460 Beresford St) |
These workshops run for 4 sessions. Please contact Xinrui for available timeslots. You will have the opportunity to:
- Discuss your employment search,
- Get help building your resume (CV) and cover letter,
- Share tools, resources, job search platforms, and social media ideas,
- Get prepared for job interviews, and
- Practice your English along with other participants.
See poster for details.
To register, please email Xinrui at xinruil@burnabynh.ca.
Renting Basics for Families
| Tuesday, March 19 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | In-person at South House (4460 Beresford St) |
What are my rights as renters? Responsibilities as a landlord? Come join us on this FREE Workshop and Information Session on anything you need to know in Renting here in BC! Join us for this informative workshop run by the TRAC (Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre) and find out what they do. They will be able to answer any questions you may have on the subject.
Free on-site childminding is available, bus tickets available by request.
See poster for details.
There is limited space, so book your spot today – call 604-307-2940 or email northoutreach@burnabynh.ca
Privacy on Social Media
| Wednesday, March 27 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Online via Zoom |
Learn how to use Social Media safely! Protect yourself and be aware of what is real and fake when using social media.
This workshop will help you navigate all things online, giving you some tools and knowledge to use and apply when dealing with online fraudsters.
See poster for details.
Don’t hesitate, sign up today – simply call 604-396-7307, email computercafe@burnabynh.ca or scan the QR code on the poster.
Community Arts and Crafts
| Thursdays | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | In-person at South House (4460 Beresford St) |
Tai Chi for Beginners
| Mondays | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | In-person at Brentwood House (2055 Rosser Ave) |
Soup Lunch
| Mondays | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | In-person at North House (4908 Hastings St) |
Community Basic Cantonese Program
| Fridays | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm | In-person at South House (4460 Beresford St) |
Walking the Caregiver Path
| Thursday, Dec 14 | 10:30 pm – 2:00 pm | In-person at South House (4460 Beresford St) |
Community Yoga
| Tuesdays | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | In-person at BNH North House |
The Tuesday morning program has been extended so starting in January we have a new 10-week class, running from Jan 9 to March 12, 2024
Yoga is incredibly beneficial to our overall well-being – it improves many things including flexibility and mental health. It can help reduce anxiety and stress while increasing your strength. Everyone can enjoy the benefits.
Join us for this gentle yoga class, all levels welcome.
| Fridays | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | In-person at BNH South House |
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and holistic well-being with our Community Adult Yoga Program from Feb 2-23, 2024!
Immerse yourself in the experience of Sensory Integration Yoga (SIY), where we fuse breath, meditation, and yoga postures to elevate your body awareness.
BNH Membership required. $5 Community program fee/person
Note: *The program fee is only charged once per program
Let’s breathe, move, and grow together!
See poster for more information and to register contact Carina at volunteer@burnabynh.ca.
EAL for Beginners
| Saturdays | 10:30 am – 11:30 am | Online via Zoom |
This weekly class will run online every Saturday with the exception of long weekends. Improve your English skills with this online class, make new connections and have fun!
Community Yoga @ South
| Tuesdays | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | In-person at South House |
Our Community Adult Yoga program just got extended! Dive deeper into body awareness through breath, meditation, and yoga postures.
Join us on this extended journey of Sensory Integration Yoga (SIY) to holistic wellness!
When: Every Tuesday (March 5 – March 26, 2024) from 2PM to 3PM
Where: BNH South House
Fee: $5 Community program fee/person (*program fee is only charged once per program)
See poster for more information and to register contact Carina at volunteer@burnabynh.ca.
Community Cafes
| Thursdays | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | In-person at South House |
| Fridays | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | In-person at North House |
Drop in to chat and relax, or take part in the activities and games going on that day. Bring your favourite game to share with others or learn something new.
At BNH North, the Mahjong Club is now part of this group and will meet at this time.
This is open to anyone who wants to connect over a tea or coffee with others in the community, and if you want to play table games, so much the better!
Cook and Chat
| Fridays | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Online via Zoom |
This popular program is back! This fun online program will run each Friday. It’s a great way to socialize while you learn to cook new foods.
Not only will you learn how to cook new foods in the comfort of your own home, but you will learn to save money on groceries, share cultural experiences and build your cooking confidence and skills!
See poster for details.
To join the cooking group, email Lynn at kitchens@burnabynh.ca or call 604-431-0400 and leave a message.
Stretching and Meditation
| Fridays | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | In-person at Brentwood House (2055 Rosser Ave.) |
Explore 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.
The 2024 Summer term starts on July 12, 2024.
See an updated poster. It is a drop-In class. Registration is not required.
EAL Class
| Wednesdays | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | In-person at BNH Brentwood House |
In the New Year, Chitra will be leading a new intermediate English class at Brentwood House (2055 Rosser Ave). This is a great opportunity to improve your reading, writing and conversational skills.
This class will run for 8 weeks, from January 10 – February 28, 2024.
Spaces are limited so registration is required. Please email Ann at annr@burnabynh.ca
See poster for more info.
Qi Gong – Saturday Class
| Saturdays | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | In-person at Amazing Brentwood Mall (4567 Lougheed Hwy) |
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.
See poster for more details or email Ann at annr@burnabynh.ca.
It is a drop-in class. The program room is next to Purdy’s Chocolates at the Amazing Brentwood Mall.
Beginners Line Dancing
| Mondays | 9:30 am – 10:15 am | In-person at Amazing Brentwood (4567 Lougheed Hwy) |
Are you familiar with line dancing? Line dancing is a Western and Country style of dance where people stand in rows and perform choreographed movements together, sometimes in partners. The music and dancing will give you the energy you need to power through your day!
This program is starting in September and will run on Monday mornings from 9:30am to 10:15am at the Amazing Brentwood Mall. Please note that we are looking for committed learners, because this is not a drop-in class. Please see the flyer for more details.
To register or get more information, please email northinfo@burnabynh.ca or call (604) 294-5444.
Digital Literacy Program
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 the North House, South House or Brentwood. No registration required.
You can use one of the Neighbourhood House devices or bring your own device. For more information, email us at computercafe@burnabynh.ca.
Please see poster for more details.
In partnership with both SFU Department of Education and UBC Learning Exchange and with funding from the Government of Canada.
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South House 100 – 4460 Beresford St |
North House 4908 Hastings St |
Brentwood 2055 Rosser Avenue |
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Mondays: 12 pm – 2 pm Thursdays: 3 pm – 5 pm Saturdays: 10 am – 12 pm (closed on long weekends including Mar 30, May 18, Jun 29, Aug 3, Aug 31, Sep 28, Oct 12, Nov 9 and Dec 21, 2024) 604-396-7307 or computercafe@burnabynh.ca |
Mondays: 10 am – 12 pm Tuesdays: 12 pm – 2 pm 604-294-5444 or computercafe@burnabynh.ca |
Wednesdays: 10 am – 12 pm 604-299-5778 or
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| July Calendar – Brentwood |
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Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP)
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The Burnaby Community Adult Literacy program offered by the Burnaby Neighbourhood House since Dec. 2011 is the only literacy program available in Burnaby.
We have been working hard to improve and increase literacy in the Burnaby community through CALP. The program supports English speakers who lack basic reading and writing skills by pairing them with a trained tutor who they meet once a week for 2 hour sessions. Learners are assessed before being accepted into the program to know what their goals are and an individual learning plan is created to support their learning curve.
If you’re passionate about literacy and learning, why not become a Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP) volunteer! For more information, contact Rajeeta at 604-396-7307.
Qi Gong
| Mondays | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | In-person at Brentwood House (2055 Rosser Ave) |
Discover some basic concepts of Qi (vital life force energy). Qi Gong focuses on breath and movement to open up the energy flow in the body. These gentle movement routines can add to anyone’s repertoire for health, stress management and fitness. These routines even alleviate lower blood pressure/cholesterol and improves digestion & respiratory conditions. Join us in enhancing your own awareness about energy!
See poster for more details.
For more info, please email annr@burnabynh.ca or call 604-294-5444.
Yoga
| Fridays | 7:30 am – 8:30 am | Online via Zoom |
Join us for our yoga class (beginner) via Zoom. Certified Yoga teacher, Mayra Chavez, will practice Pranayama, Asanas and Meditation. You will discover many wonderful yoga poses to incorporate into your daily practice. This will re-balance your life, improve your immunity system and increase your capacity to focus. You will also be able to release your stress and physical tension. Everyone is welcome!! See poster for more details.
For more info and to register, please email northinfo@burnabynh.ca or call 604-294-5444.
Online English Conversation
| Saturdays | 10:30am – 11:30am | Online – Click here to register |
Our EAL class is 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 class is available throughout the year for beginner to intermediate level students.
See poster for details.
For the online class: please call 604-396-7307 or email literacy@burnabynh.ca. We can also help you learn to understand Zoom, just let us know!
Spanish Speaking Skills
| Thursdays | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | In-person at BNH South House |
Hola! Are you looking to work on your Spanish speaking skills? Join us at our South location, at 4460 Beresford St in Burnaby for an hour and a half of working on your Spanish conversation skills with other members of your community. This program is running for 4 sessions on Thursdays, from 10:30am – 12:00pm.
A Burnaby Membership is required for this program, as well as a $5 program fee. See the poster for details.
To register or get more information, please email Carina at volunteer@burnabynh.ca, or call her at 604-431-0400.
Chronically Queer Support Group
| 2nd Wednesday of month | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Online Only **temporary** |
Chronically Queer (CQ) is a peer-facilitated support group for 2SLGBTQIA+ people who identify as chronically ill, crip, disabled, mad, and/or neurodivergent.
CQ is a supportive, caring, and welcoming environment where participants can be themselves fully and openly without fear of judgment. At this group meeting you will have an opportunity to be in community, share personal stories, listen to others, learn coping strategies and advocacy skills, and hear about potential paid opportunities.
Join us on the second Wednesday of each month online – this is temporary until a new facilitator is found, then the in-person sessions will resume.
See poster for more information or connect directly with CQ at lets@connectwithlets.org or 778-723-5387.
Multi-Lingual Translation/Interpretation Support
We have trained multi-lingual volunteers who are ready and willing to help in our community. If you know a neighbour or an organization that needs help with translation, interpretation or general support of new comers call the Neighbourhood House and we will refer a volunteer to you.
We are especially looking for bi-lingual Mandarin, Farsi/Dari, Arabic and Korean volunteers to be trained.
Income Tax Clinic
Volunteers complete income tax returns for low-income earners income tax earners from March-June.
All tax services are provided to members. Donations are welcome! Tax receipts are issued for donations greater than $15.
Click our brochure for more details
Criteria of eligibility:
- Burnaby resident
- Single individual with an income of $40,000 or less per year.
- Single Parent with an income of $45,000 or less per year.
- A couple with an income of $50,000 or less per year.
- For each dependent/child add $3,000
- Investment interest income cannot exceed $1,000.
- Current member of Burnaby Neighbourhood House (BNH).
Do you need support this year? If so, please click the following link: https://burnabynh.ca/volunteer-income-tax-program/
Free Law Clinic
The clinic will run until August 14, 2024
For those wishing to attend a drop-in clinic please refer to this poster for details.
| Mondays | 12:30 pm – 7:00 pm | In-person at Brentwood House (by appointment only) |
| Tuesdays | 12:30 pm – 7:00 pm | In-person at North House (by appointment only) |
| Wednesdays | 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm | In-person at South House (by appointment only) |
In partnership with the Law Students’ Legal Advice Program, LSLAP assists low-income earners who live in the lower Mainland of BC with various legal issues, including:
- Criminal (summary offences where the Crown is not seeking jail time);
- Civil Resolution (must be a civil claim under $5,000)
- Small Claims (must be a civil claim under $25,000, $35,000 if filed after June 1st, 2017);
- Employment Standards;
- Residential Tenancy;
- WorkSafe BC;
- Consumer Protection;
- Employment Insurance;
- CPP and Old-Age Pension;
- Wills and Estates; and
- Immigration and Refugee Matters.
Check their website at www.lslap.bc.ca for more details. Please call them to book an appointment at 604-822-5791. They will be operating most of their clinics in-person, with some remote options. There are appointment times during evenings and weekends if needed. They cannot give legal advice over the telephone.
LSLAP is a non-profit run by law students at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia.