1 February–June 2020 | 8660 Ash Street Richmond BC V6Y 2S3 | 604-278-4336 | www.richmondfamilyplace.ca Richmond Family Place News February 2020–June 2020 Ensuring that every child in Richmond reaches their full potential MAIN SITE SCHEDULE (8660 ASH STREET) Drop–in Sessions and Parenng Classes for all families with young children. Please check the website or call 604–278–4336 for the most up–to–date details. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:15am– 1:30pm Play & Learn Drop in With Lunch 9:15am– 3:15pm All Day Play & Learn Drop in With Lunch 9:15am– 11:15am Play & Learn Drop–In 9:15am– 11:15am Play & Learn Drop–In 9:00am– 10:30am Dad & Child Breakfast 1:00pm– 2:30 pm Play & Learn Drop In Regular & Bridging Families 12:30pm– 2:30pm Bridging Program R������� ���� R������� 10:30am– 3:15pm All Day Play & Learn Drop in With Lunch 5:00pm– 7:30pm Bridging Program R������� ���� R������� 5:30pm– 7:30pm Play & Learn Drop–In with Dinner
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1February–June 2020 | 8660 Ash Street Richmond BC V6Y 2S3 | 604-278-4336 | www.richmondfamilyplace.ca
Richmond Family Place NewsFebruary 2020–June 2020
Ensuring that every child in Richmond reaches their full potential
MAIN SITE SCHEDULE(8660 ASH STREET)
Drop–in Sessions and Parenti ng Classes for all families with young children. Please check the website or call 604–278–4336 for the most up–to–date details.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
9:15am– 1:30pm
Play & Learn Drop in With
Lunch
9:15am–3:15pm
All Day Play & Learn Drop in With Lunch
9:15am–11:15am
Play & Learn Drop–In
9:15am–11:15am
Play & Learn Drop–In
9:00am–10:30am
Dad & Child Breakfast
1:00pm–2:30 pm
Play & Learn Drop In
Regular & Bridging Families
12:30pm–2:30pm
Bridging Program
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10:30am–3:15pm
All Day Play & Learn Drop in With Lunch
5:00pm–7:30pm
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5:30pm–7:30pm
Play & Learn Drop–In with
Dinner
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OFFSITE SCHEDULEDrop–in Sessions and Parenti ng Classes for all families with young children.
Please check the website or call 604–278–4336 for the most up–to–date details.
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Check our website and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/richmondfamilyplace) for new and developing fundraising events.
Happy New Year! I hope 2020 brings, peace, joy and wonderful new family experiences.
As we fi nished up the 2019 year at Richmond Family Place we were busy with Breakfast with Santa and exploring winter celebrati ons around the world. We were overwhelmed by the generous donati ons and support we received from the community over the Holiday season. The community provided hand knit blankets, gently used jackets, gift cards, sponsorship for holiday hampers and provided countless volunteer hours at our Breakfast with Santa event. Thank you to everyone who made a diff erence during this season!
Traditi onally New Year is a ti me to consider what has taken place and look forward to the future, make new plans and consider new challenges. We are excited about conti nuing our Project Connect program, bringing families with children 0–6 years old together with seniors in Richmond, at not one, but two locati ons (City Centre Community Centre & SouthArm Community Centre) starti ng in January. Be sure to check it out, details in the newslett er. Our Eati ng Together Event, co-hosted with Touchstone Family Associati on, will take place on Sunday February 22nd, everyone is invited! We will also begin to turn our thoughts towards our Annual Golf Tournament, if you have any ideas you’d like to share about this important fundraiser, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Our membership drive begins in March. All memberships need to be renewed by April 1st, 2020. Don’t miss out. Annual fee will remain at $25 per family per year (or pay-what-you-can). Talk to staff for more details. As always, we welcome hearing from you, your thoughts, input or feedback. Talk to staff to share your voice.
Warm regards,Janice Lambert, Executi ve Director
*WHAT’S HAPPENING*
Come and share your fundraising ideas with us! Always looking for new initi ati ves. Email or call us [email protected] or 604.278.4336.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
*THANK YOU SUPPORTERS*Richmond Family Place sincerely thanks the following organizati ons for their generous support:• Cobs Bread—Richmond Centre• Cobs Bread—Blundell• Debeck Elementary School• Richmond Jewish Day School• Richmond Pedal Heads• Shack Shine• Starbucks 2 & Blundell• Two Ten Foundati on
• Texti le Arts Guild of Richmond• Pacifi c Nati onal Exhibiti on• Royal Bank of Canada• The Benevity Community Impact Fund• Coast Capital—Steveston Branch• Rose’s Angels
Check out RichmondKids.ca! Your guide to programs events and arti cles for families with young children in
Richmond, Briti sh Columbia
RICHMOND FAMILY PLACE CLOSURES
April 10–13, 2020 EasterMay 16–18 Victoria Day
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!Are you looking for an opportunity to give back, develop your skills & make new friends? Consider volunteering at Richmond Family Place. We have a wide variety of volunteer positi ons including our thrift store, playroom programs, cooks, special events, gardening, laundry & bread pickup. We off er fl exible hours & provide all training & support. Make a diff erence in the lives of Richmond families. Call 604.278.4336 or email [email protected]
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PLAY AND LEARN DROP–INWhat: This drop-in program provides a welcoming environment for ALL families with children from birth to 6 years of age. Come make new friends and play in a rich, learning environment; enjoying singing, music and stories and receiving parenting support and information.
The stop sign will be placed outside the door if the program is full.
All day Play & Learn Drop In:What: Based on our regular drop in Play & Learn program,
the all day program offers families an opportunity to drop in during extended program hours for a variety of structured & free play. Choose what works for your family! A simple lunch will be provided.
Please note: Regular drop-in sessions will be cancelled when there is a special event scheduled. Older siblings up to 12 years old are welcome at our programs during school holidays.
Where: Ironwood LibraryWhen: Monday 1:00–2:30 pm
Where: Brighouse LibraryWhen: Tuesday 1:00-2:30pm (Library story time at 2:00pm)
WEDNESDAY DINNER PROGRAMWhat: An opportunity to “skip the dishes” and enjoy dinner with the whole family followed by a play and learn drop-in program. Enjoy eating and playing together and building community connections.Where: Main Site/8660 Ash StreetWhen: Wednesdays, 5:30pm–7:30pm
PROGRAMS FOR EVERYONE
VISITORSUpdates & additions to visitors will be added to the website at www.richmondfamilyplace.ca and our Facebook
page at www.facebook/richmondfamilyplace as soon as they are available.
DIETITIAN:• Tuesday February 11 9:30–11:00 Main Site • Monday March 2 9:30–11:00 Main Site • Wednesday April 1 1:00–2:00 Lang Community Centre • Monday April 27 1:15–2:00 Cambie Library • Friday May 8 10:00–11:30 Brighouse Library
INFANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM• Monday February 3 10:00–11:00 Main Site • Tuesday February 6 10:30–11:15 Steveston Library • Monday February 10 1:15–2:00 Ironwood library • Wednesday February 26 1:00–2:00 Lang Community Centre • Thursday March 5 10:30–11:30 Food Bank • Friday March 13 1:30–2:30 Steveston Library • Thursday April 2 1:00–2:00 Main Site • Wednesday April 8 10:30–11:30 Food Bank • Monday April 13 10:15–11:45 Hamilton Community Centre • Friday April 24 9:30–10:45 Main Site • Monday May 4 1:15–2:00 Cambie Library • Friday May 13 10:00–11:30 Brighouse Library • Thursday May 21 1:15–2:00 Neighbourhood Learning Centre • Wednesday May 27 9:30–10:30 Main Site • Tuesday June 2 9:30–10:30 Main Site • Wednesday June 10 1:15–2:00 Cambie Library • Thursday June 25 10:15–11:45 Hamilton Community Centre
DENTAL HYGIENIST• Friday January 31 10:00–11:30 Brighouse Library• Wednesday February 19 9:30–10:30 Main Site• Wednesday February 19 1:00–2:00 Lang Community Centre
• Tuesday March 10 9:30–11:00; 1:30–3:00 Main Site• Thursday March 19 1:00–2:10 Main Site• Wednesday May 6 9:30–10:30 Main Site• Wednesday May 13 10:30–12:45 Food Bank• Thursday May 14 10:30–12:45 Food Bank• Thursday May 14 5:00–7:00 Food Bank• Friday May 29 10:00–11:30 Brighouse Library
SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST• Thursday Feb 20 1:00–2:10 Main Site• Friday March 6 10:00–11:30 Brighouse Library• Thursday March 12 1:15–2:00 Neighbourhood Learning Centre• Friday April 17 1:30–2:30 Steveston Library• Wednesday April 29 1:00–2:00 Lang Community Centre• Thursday May 7 10:15–11:30 Hamilton Community Centre• Saturday May 22 9:00–10:30 Main Site• Monday June 8 1:15–2:00 Ironwood Library
PACIFIC POST PARTUM SUPPORT SOCIETY• Tuesday February 4 9:30–10:30 Main Site• Wednesday February 26 9:30–10:30 Main Site• Monday March 9 1:30–2:00 Cambie Library• Wednesday March 25 1:00–2:00 Lang Community Centre
BEHAVIOUR SPECIALIST• Wednesday February 12 9:30–10:30 Main Site• Wednesday March 18 1:00–2:00 Lang Community Centre• Monday April 7 1:15–2:00 Cambie Library• Monday May 11 9:30–10:30 Main Site• Monday June 15 1:15–2:00 Ironwood Library
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* Wednesday evening dinner is provided by Family Place. Cost is $6 per family (or pay-what-you-can). There is no need to register for this program. All children from birth to 12 years of age are welcome.
DAD AND CHILD BREAKFASTWhat: A weekly breakfast program for dads/male caregivers and their children birth to 6 years of age. A nutritious breakfast will be served followed by playtime. This drop-in program is $5 per family or pay what you can and includes the regular Saturday drop-in session from 10:30am–12:30pm.Where: Main Site/8660 Ash StreetWhen: Saturday 9–10:30am
TODDLER TIME FOR CHINESE SPEAKING FAMILIESWhat: A drop in program for Chinese speaking families with children 10 months to 2 years. A time for stories, play and parent education.Where: Steveston LibraryWhen: Tuesday 10:30–12:00 pm Where: Cambie LibraryWhen: 1:00–2.30 pmWhere: Brighouse LibraryWhen: Fridays, 10:00–11:30am
Delivered in association with Touchstone Family Association, Richmond Family Place and Richmond Public Library.
FAMILY FUN CAFÉWhat: Families attending the Food Bank are invited to come and enjoy a simple dinner together. Children are welcome to play in a rich learning environment and participate in activities while caregivers can participate in parenting discussions and receive their groceries.
FOOD BANK PLAY, LEARN, GET READY FOR SCHOOLWhat: Families with children birth to 6 years of age, attending the Food Bank can play in a rich learning environment while receiving parenting support and information. Where: Richmond Food BankWhen: Wednesday and Thursday, 10:30am–1:00pm
SING AND PLAYWhere: Cambie LibraryWhen: Mondays, 1:00–2:30pmWhere: Steveston LibraryWhen: Fridays, 1:00–2:30pmWhat: This program introduces adults and children to the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and stories together.
PLAY AND LEARNWhere: Hamilton Community CentreWhen: Mondays, 10:00–12:00pmWhere: Lang Community CentreWhen: Wednesday, 1:00–2:30pmWhere: Neighbourhood Learning CentreWhen: Thursday, 1:00–2:30pmWhere: Hamilton Community CentreWhen: Thursday, 10:00am–12:00pmWhat: A welcoming drop in time for families with children 0–6yrs to play, learn and connect with others. Come and enjoy singing, music & stories and receive parenting support & information.
ADVOCATE LEVEL SPONSOR
• McDonald’s Richmond
HOLE LEVEL SPONSORS • Chompers Dental
• Richmond Sentinel
• Chimo Community Services
• Richmond Auto Mall
• Horner Automation Group
• Lucky 9 Lanes Bowling
• Turning Point Recovery Society
SILENT & LIVE AUCTION SPONSORS • 3 West Chiropractic—
Dr. Kehoe • Amy Chen and Lil Zhu
• Bard on the Beach • Butchart Gardens • Cam Clark Ford • Canadian Outback Rafting Company • Cargrill • City of Richmond • Dairy Queen—Francis & 3 Road• Dan-D-Pak • Dr. Abd el Rahman• Fine Choice Foods• Flying Beaver • Fog n’ Suds• Fresh Slice Pizza • Fuggles & Warlock• Grapes 2 Wine• Grouse Mountain• Imperial Hobbies
• Legear Pelling • Lulu Island Winery • M&M Meats• Marg Dixon• Mary Francis • Mercedes Benz• Minuteman Press • Nicklaus North Golf Course • Nicole & Wilson Kit • Orca Book Publishers• Pacific Breeze Winery • Pacific Gateway Hotel • Park n’ Fly• Richmond Mazda • River Rock Casino and Hotel• Service Master Clean Residential• Shack Shine
• Shelley Leonhardt, Fifth Avenue Collection• Shoppers Drug Mart— Richmond Center • Southport Piano Academy• Steveston Built• Sung Po Kong • Superstore-Richmond • The Flyer Beaver • The Sharing Farm • Urban Impact • Vancouver Canadians • Vancouver Canucks• Vancouver Fire & Safety • Vancouver Theatresports • West Richmond Dental • Winners Only
THANK YOU TO OUR GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS!
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PROGRAMS FOR PARENTSEARLY YEARS BRIDGING PROGRAMWhat: A Program for new and current Refugee and new immigrant families living in Richmond with children birth to 6 years of age. Provides a safe and supportive environment to play and learn, connect with others, learn about parenting within the Canadian context and obtain information about resources available to them in Richmond.
Registration is required for this program; please note that certain qualifications must be met. For more information, please contact Hala at (604) 278-4336 or [email protected]
NOBODY’S PERFECT PARENTING:Running in February/March 2020. This program for parents offers discussion on a wide variety of child development and child parents relationship. Call our office at 604.278.4336 to register your interest.
NEW PROGRAM 2 LOCATIONS!!!: PROJECT CONNECT: Join us as we brings families with children 0-6 years old together with seniors from the community together to sing, play, share stories and participate in weekly activities.Where: City Centre Community CentreWhen: Tuesdays 10–11:30am January 14th–March 17th, 2020Where: SouthArm Community CentreWhen: Wednesdays 12:15–1:45pm January 15th–March 18th, 2020To register call 604.278.4336 or email [email protected]
BIRTHDAY PARTY RENTALS
We are pleased to be able to offer birthday and otherroom rentals. Parties include: 30 minutes set–up, two hour party, 30 minutes take down & clean up.
PLAYROOM PARTY$160 members $190 non–members
• Birthday Party Facilitator will lead the party andprovide age appropriate activities including artsand crafts, parachute games and/or circle time.
• Birthday Party Facilitator will assist in the clean up the party areas once the party has finished.• Parents bring food and decorations.
Limit of 15 children for facilitated parties. Higher rates apply if another facilitator is required for additional children.
A $50 non-refundable deposit holds your booking. The remainder is due one week before your party. All parties include the use of both playrooms and toys, the living room, kitchen, dining room, BBQ, outdoor areas and all outdoor toys. Contact [email protected] or 604-278-4336.
MEMBERSHIP All participants are required to become members so we can continue to provide low cost or free programs for all families. Annual membership costs $25 (or pay–what–you–can) and has many privileges:
• Discount on birthday parties• Discount day in thrift store• Participation in workshops• Special events, prize draws and field trips• Invitation to the Annual General Meeting• Eligible to join the RFP Board of Directors• Eligible to join RFP Parent Advisory Committee
The money we receive from membership fees helps us to provide childminding for parenting workshops, low cost or free field trips, special events such as the Santa breakfast, and high quality toys, books and equipment.
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SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR (JANUARY 2020–JUNE 2020) Call 604 278-4336 for more information. Regular drop-in sessions will be cancelled when an event is taking place at Richmond Family Place. Please note that Food Bank events are only for regular Food Bank clients.
JANUARY: FAMILY LITERACY DAY• Monday January 27th 9:15am–1:30pm at Main Site
JANUARY: CHINESE NEW YEAR• Jan 28th–31st during drop in-times at Main Site • Monday January 28th 1:00–2:30pm at Ironwood Library• Monday January 28th 10:00am–12:00pm at Hamilton
Community Centre• Tuesday, January 29th 1:00–2:30pm at Brighouse Library • Wednesday, January 30th 11:00am–1:00pm at Richmond
Food Bank • Wednesday, January 30th 1:00–2:30pm at Lang Centre• Thursday, January 31st 10:00am–12:00pm at Hamilton
Community Centre • Thursday, January 31st 11:00am–1:00pm at Richmond Food Bank• Thursday, January 31st 1:00am–2:30pm at Neighbourhood
Learning Centre• Thursday, January 31st 5:00–7:00pm at Richmond Food Bank
FEBRUARY: VALENTINE’S DAY • February 10th–14th during drop-in session times at Main Site • Monday, February 10th 1:00–2:30pm at Ironwood Library• Monday, February 10th 10:00am–12:00pm Hamilton
Community Centre• Tuesday, February 11th 1:00–2:30pm at Brighouse Library• Wednesday, February 12th 11:00am–1:00pm at Richmond
Food Bank• Wednesday, February 12th 1:00–2:30pm at Lang Centre • Thursday, February 13th 10:00am–12:00pm at Hamilton
Community Centre• Thursday, February 13th 11:00am–1:00pm at Richmond Food Bank• Thursday, February 13th 1:00–2:30pm at Neighbourhood
Learning Centre• Thursday, February 13th 5:00–7:00pm at Richmond Food Bank
FEBRUARY: PINKSHIRT ANTI-BULLYING• Thursday February 27th 1:00–2:30pm at Main Site• Thursday, February 27th 1:00–2:30pm at Neighbourhood
Learning Centre• Thursday, February 27th 11:00am–1:00pm at Richmond Food Bank• Thursday, February 27th 5:00–7:00pm at Richmond Food Bank
APRIL: EASTER• April 6th to 9th during drop-in times at Main Site• Monday, April 6th 1:00–2:30pm at Ironwood library • Monday, April 6th 10:00am–12:00pm at Hamilton
Community Centre • Tuesday, April 7th 1:00–2:30pm at Brighouse Library• Wednesday April 8th 9:15–11:15am at Main Site.
Easter Egg Hunt: Registration required• Wednesday, April 8th 1:00–2:30pm at Lang Centre • Wednesday, April 8th 11:00am–1:00pm at Richmond Food Bank• Thursday, April 9th 11:00am–1:00pm at Richmond Food Bank• Thursday, April 9th 10:00am–12:00pm at Hamilton
Community Centre• Thursday, April 9th 1:00–2:30pm at Neighbourhood
Learning Centre • Thursday, April 9th 5:00–7:00pm at Richmond Food Bank
APRIL: RAMADAN CELEBRATION• April 18th–23rd during drop-in times at Main Site• Monday, April 20th 1:00–2:30pm at Ironwood library • Monday, April 20th 10:00am–12:00pm at Hamilton Community Centre • Tuesday, April 21st 1:00–2:30pm at Brighouse Library• Wednesday, April 22nd 1:00–2:30pm at Lang Centre • Wednesday, April 22nd 11:00am–1:00pm at Richmond Food Bank• Thursday, April 23rd 11:00am–1:00pm at Richmond Food Bank• Thursday, April 23rd 10:00am–12:00pm at Hamilton Community Centre• Thursday, April 23rd 1:00–2:30pm at Neighbourhood Learning Centre • Thursday, April 23rd 5:00–7:00pm at Richmond Food Bank
MAY: MOTHER’S DAY• May 4th to 9th during drop-in times at Main Site • Monday, May 4th 1:00–2:30pm at Ironwood Library• Monday, May 4th 10:00am–12:00pm at Hamilton
Community Centre • Tuesday, May 5th 1:00–2:30pm at Brighouse Library• Wednesday, May 6th 1:00–2:30pm at Lang Centre• Wednesday, May 6th 11:00am–1:00pm at Richmond Food Bank• Thursday, May 7th 11:00am–1:00pm at Richmond Food Bank• Thursday, May 7th 10:00am–12:00pm at Hamilton
Community Centre • Thursday May 7th 1:00–2:30pm at Main Site
*Registration Required• Thursday, May 7th 5:00–7:00pm at Richmond Food Bank
EID ELFITR CELEBRATON• Monday, May 26th–29th during drop in times at Main Site • Tuesday, May 26th 1:00–2:30pm at Brighouse Library• Wednesday, May 27th 1:00–2:30pm at Lang Centre• Wednesday, May 27th 11:00am–1:00pm at Richmond Food Bank• Thursday, May 28th 11:00am–1:00pm at Richmond Food Bank• Thursday, May 28th 10:00am–12:00pm at Hamilton Community Centre • Thursday, May 28th 11:00am–1:00pm at Neighbourhood Learning Centre • Thursday, May 28th 5:00–7:00pm at Richmond Food Bank
JUNE: FATHER’S DAY• June 15th–20th during drop-in times at the Main Site • Monday, June 15th 1:00–2:30pm at Ironwood Library• Monday, June 15th 10:00am–12:00pm at Hamilton
Community Centre• Tuesday June 16th 1:00–2:00pm at Brighouse Library• Wednesday, June 17th 1:00–2:30pm at City Centre Community Centre• Wednesday, June 17th 11:00am–1:00pm at Richmond Food Bank• Thursday, June 18th 11:00am–1:00pm at Richmond Food Bank • Thursday, June 18th 1:00am–2:30pm at Neighbourhood
Learning Centre• Thursday, June 18th 5:00–7:00pm at Richmond Food Bank • Saturday, June 20th 9:00–10:30am at Main Site
*Registration Required
JUNE: NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY CELEBRATION• Friday, June 19th 9:15–11:15am at Main Site
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BY DR HAZEL HARRISON, POSTED BY KAREN YOUNG
Attachment is the unique bond and relationship you have with your child. This teaches your child to trust you and to communicate with you. Attachment facilitates the development of emotional regulation, social skills, and empathy. Attachment is important for a child’s overall development and learning.
STRATEGIES & TECHNIQUESEarly childhood educators are consistently learning and creating opportunities to build healthy attachments with the children in their care and supporting families in their own attachment with their children. The educator’s role is to create connections between the home environment, community and child care setting.
Educators can use many strategies to create healthy attachments in the classroom, which includes:
Being consistent, responsive, understanding the needs and signals (e.g. if they are tired or hungry) of the children in their care.
SECURE ATTACHMENTSecure Attachment promotes self-regulation, empathy, prosocial behavior and a positive sense of emotional well-being and self-esteem. When children don’t have secure attachments they spend less time exploring and playing in their environment because the adult they rely on is not present.
REMEMBER TO:Be sensitive and empathic: Children need your consistent responsiveness and warmth, especially during the early years. By responding and being sensitive to their signals (e.g. their cries) will help the child trust you to meet their needs.
Respond calmly: Model good behavior and control your own emotions and behaviors. Children learn from us and how we interact with them.
Be Involved: It is important to interact, be present and positively engaged with your child. For example, sing to them, read to them, and smile at them.
Be nurturing: Show positive behavior through body language (e.g. eye contact, touch, facial expressions and laugh) when you interact with your child. Show them that you are interested in them to help develop their sense of attachment and security.
(For more information visit: https://blog.himama.com/promoting-healthy-attachments/)
PROMOTING HEALTHY ATTACHMENTS WITH CHILDREN
THRIFT STOREHours of Operation: Mon–Sat 10am–3:30pm
Monday: Senior’s Day (60+) 50% off everything in the store
Tuesday: 50% off* Clothing and Accessories (shoes purses, scarves and jewelry)
Wednesday: Men’s Day 50% off* Men’s clothing and accessories; $6 Bag Adult Clothes (only items priced $4 or less)
Thursday: $5 Bag Adult Clothes; $3 Bag Children’s Clothes
Friday: 50% off* Housewares, books and toys
Saturday: 50% off* for students and Richmond Family Place members *Excluding Blue Sticker items
Children’s clothing at $4/bag everyday (For items $3 or less; must be from children’s section)
Blue sticker items and shoes are NOT INCLUDED in bag sales
Donation:Thank you for dropping off your gently used items at our building between 9 am and 4 pm Monday to Friday (Saturdays 9 am–2 pm).
We do not accept furniture, mattresses, large appliances or baby equipment.
