Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Richmond Review · Page 11
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Free self-defence class for women offered
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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Pacific Wave Jiu-jitsu is offering a free selfdefence class on Dec. 1 to women interested in learning personal protection skills. Lori O’Connell, school owner and head instructor, said recent assaults on women at University of B.C. and elsewhere prompted her to offer her Self-Defense for Busy Women class at no charge. O’Connell said she wants to give back to the community by empowering women with a variety of skills. “The vast majority of assaults on women can be prevented through avoidance and de-escalation strategies, but these start with developing awareness of one’s surroundings and confidence in the way women carry themselves, mentally and physically.” The free session is Sunday, Dec. 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Pacific Wave Jiu-jitsu, 14012811 Clarke Pl. Food and cash donations to the Richmond Food Bank will be accepted from participants. To register, e-mail info@pacificwavejj.com.
Come learn about an exciting new retirement community in Richmond’s Hamilton neighbourhood! Rob and Trudy Howard invite you to attend one of three focus groups that will help them plan the perfect community. Please join us and share your thoughts!
November 22nd 11:30 and at 7:00pm at the Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Drive, Richmond November 29th 1:30pm at the Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Avenue, Richmond Refreshments will be provided. To RSVP or for more information please call:
604 432 7949
FUTURE SHOP – Correction Notice
Lori O’Connell, head instructor at Pacific Wave Jiujitsu, is offering a free class for women to teach them personal protection skills.
In the November 15 flyer, page 20, the Canon EOS T5i 18.0MP DSLR Camera And Lens Bundle (WebCode: 10268769) was incorrectly advertised. Please be advised the CORRECT bundle is the Canon EOS Rebel T5i 18.0MP DSLR Camera & Lens Bundle with Monopod & Bag (WebCode: 10274643) for $999.99, save $224. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.
And if you can’t make it to one of our focus groups in person you can still give us your opinions by completing our online survey: https://hamiltonseniors.wufoo.com/forms/hamilton-seniors-survey/
Blundell Centre’s Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut is simply the best Rustam Teja doesn’t mince words when it comes to his store’s chocolates. They are, simply put, the best, made from the finest ingredients sourced worldwide. And his long-term clients would agree. Or at least their tastebuds would. When young children come in, with paper-route change jingling in their pockets, they opt for a sample of Bernard Callebaut from Belgium, rather than the cheaper chocolate offered on nearby grocery store shelves.
Rustam Teja displays some of the delicious treats available at Bernard Callebaut in Blundell Centre
Some of his customers come a long way, from Maple Ridge and farther, on their annual trek to Richmond to pick up a box of his
best for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day and Christmas. Teja said you won’t find his store’s chocolates offered anywhere else, unlike the products his competitors sell. In essence, he is the Holt Renfrew of chocolates, he said. Not convinced? Try a sampling. “Once you’ve tasted this, you won’t go back to whatever it is.” Even the employees of one of his top competitors come to Bernard Callebaut, he said. With Christmas around the corner, he has good news. His outlet’s Christmas-themed chocolates are expected to arrive by the end of November, in the nick of time.
Proudly Serving the Community for 25 Years MORE EXCITING CHANGES COMING SOON!
Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut is located at 188-8120 No. 2 Road, at Blundell Centre, across from the Shoppers Drug Mart. It is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mondays to Saturdays. For more information, visit www. bernardcallebaut.com or call them at 604-275-1244.