Cultural and Social

Local

• Asian Heritage Month
• Changing Together — A Centre for Immigrant Women
  Drop-in Centre for senior immigrant women
• Chinese Online Newspapers
  Edmonton Public Library
• Chinese Online Periodicals
  Edmonton Public Library
• Chinese Online Radio Broadcasts
• Chinese Online Television Broadcasts
• Edmonton Chinatown Multicultural Centre
• Edmonton Chinese Philharmonica Orchestra
• Edmonton Public Library Chinese Materials
  Mediums available: books, sound recordings, videos. Listed by branch.
• ESL Courses for Seniors
  Mennonite Center for Newcomers

Provincial

• Alberta Seniors Week

ASSIST Cultural and Social Programs

• Asian Immigrant Seniors Wellness Group [free]
  Coordinator: Mary Li at (780) 429-3111
  • Enhance Chinese seniors’ awareness of the importance of physical and mental health.
  • Help them to adjust to western culture.
  • Understand what is happening around town.
  • Short English vocabulary lesson.
  • Workshop on health issues, senior benefits.
• Integrated Service Program
  • Information and Orientation Referrals Interpretation
  • Translation
  • Employment-Related Services
  • Public Awareness
  • Community Initiatives
  • Newcomer Information Guide (English)
  • Newcomer Information Guide (Chinese)
• Newcomers’ Club
  • Activities
    • Limited space; must register.
    • Immigrants landed in Canada for less than three years have first priority.
    • Make new friends and obtain encouragement and support.
    • Federal government requires all new immigrant participants to present their permanent resident card or landing papers.
• Social Etiquette Course
  Once/year, 6 – 8 sessions per program

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