RAINTREE SPA

December Feature Treatment: Winter Revitalizer: The experience begins with La Stone Therapy massage... starting at the foot, stones move up the leg, along side the torso and up the arm, right to your fingertips, all in a delicate, non-stop ritual. Next your chest and shoulders receive the same mindful practice. Large stones are cradled in your palms and coin-sized stones are lightly wedged between your toes. You completely lose track of where the therapist's hands end and the velvety-soft stones begin. Next... experience our Fountain of Youth Facial. This deeply hydrating and nourishing treatment harnesses the restorative and anti-aging power of collagen, combating the drying effects of winter. Includes cleanse, tone, exfoliation, extractions, serum, mask moisturizer and facial massage. 2hrs, 30mins $180 Offer expires Dec. 31, 2004, Call 604-274-4426 to reserve your spots!

COMPUTEL SERVICES

For computer networks and landlines; re-invented to better serve you. With over 90% of all faults and troubles occurring within 10 metres of the computer (or phone), and Phone Companies cutting service staff, you can find yourself crying out for help. We provide that help at low cost and, ....by Appointment. Specializing in phone-line(s) management and computer networks in the home/small office environment, we perform custom work such as jack installations, jack repairs and changes. Enjoy direct access to experienced Installation and Repair technicians at affordable rates. If your line is in trouble, or you're needing jacks added or moved, call 604 275-3548 for FAST and friendly service. Free estimates on residential work. Seniors qualify for discounted labour costs. Find us Online at Superpages.ca (Business Directory: - 'Phoneguy' - BC) or in the Directory(page 916) for Richmond/South Delta. Look under 'Telephone Service - Local' . Proud Member of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce. Licensed and Insured in the City of Richmond. To learn more, visit: http://www.TheRichmondPhoneGuy.com

SWARA INSPIRITATIONS

Penny Allport's newest creation, has a new schedule for January 2005 which includes, YOGA, Teen Yoga, Kids Yoga (ages 6+ and 6 and under - two great classes with Christine Tutt!!), Painting for Pleasure and another evening class in the Re-enchantment of Movement (3 classes/week now!!). As well they have drumming, a five week class on getting a good SLEEP, Belly Dancing with Kim from Basic Nature and lots of more creative ways to express yourself in 2005!! For more information please see www.swarainspiritations.ca or 604 803 4607. Blessings from Penny for a sweet, restful and spacious holiday season

THE LULU ISLAND B&B ASSOCIATION

It is that time of the year! Family members that no one can get along with coming to visit? Unexpected guests arriving on your door stop wanting in for the night? (We don't mean Santa Claus either!) Left-over family members with no room in The Inn? Well - The Lulu Island B&B Association www.luluislandbbassociation.com would like to welcome friends, guests and "left-over family" members to stay at one of the unique B&B's in your area. Our members include:
Berg's B&B www.bergbb.com (604) 841-1914
Cedar House B&B www.cedarhouses.com (604) 272-3179
Chestnut Tree B&B www.bbcanada.com/2011.html (604) 273-1198
Forget-Me-Not B&B www.forgetmenotrichmond.com (604) 274-1129
Heritage House B&B www.bbcanada.com/heritagebb (604) 303-5773
The Doorknocker B&B www.thedoorknocker.com (604) 277-8714
The Stone Hedge B&B www.thestonehedge.com (604) 274-1070
Villa Jade B&B www.villajade.com (604) 271-0610
Water's Edge House www.watersedgehouse.com (604) 270-8776

We will take the unwanted, the unexpected and the unwelcome. That is our business! We will take care of them for you. We will make them feel wanted and expected and welcomed. It will make your holiday brighter too. If there is no room in your Inn this festive season, think of the Lulu Island B&B Association. We are Santa's helpers and we can also be yours. So don't stress out this holiday season with unexpected guests or expected guests. Don't worry if you can't find the pump to blow up the air mattress. We have down comforters, fireplaces, soft robes, Christmas baking and festive spirits. Why don't you take a break yourself or perhaps a "gift certificate" from one of our B&B's for a unique and special Christmas gift.

The Lulu Island B&B Association would like to thank all those guests that made 2004 a success.
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and festive season and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you over the holidays.

SPLASH TOY SHOP

Visit Splash Toy Shop to find the Top Toys of 2004! We have the latest Bionicles from Lego and their newest line of Lego Knights. Another great idea is Atollo, a unique way to build imaginatively for kids 5 and up. Two basic pieces join themselves and allow kids to create an infinite amount of shapes and creatures! Splash also has Scene It? a family game that uses movie and T.V. trivia in an easy DVD format. Players watch clips from T.V. and movies and then answer word play, observation and puzzle solving questions. The perfect way to play as a group at a party or family games night! Located at 140- 3580 Moncton Street. Call us at 604-241-0234 for further information

KOPIO KOFFEE

Will remain open later on the evenings of December 10 & 11 to join in with the Steveston Celebration of Lights. Please drop by and enjoy the sights of the harbour while sipping on a delicious latte or a cup of freshly brewed coffee. If you are feeling hungry we also serve baked goods, soup and panini.

Our coffee bean selection includes our own Kopio brand, featuring 'Winter Solstice' in its lovely white packaging, the Saltspring Coffee Company and the Raven's Brew brand from Alaska along with its amusing artwork appearing on T-shirts, coffee mugs, caps and the coffee packages themselves. You may find the perfect gift.

Thank you to all of our loyal customers for their ongoing support and for taking the time to vote us Number 1 Coffee House in Richmond for 2004. We wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a New Year 2005 filled with happiness and good health. We are blessed to work and live in the Steveston community. Tom, Carole and staff, Bayview Pier

MIKE'S TAX SERVICE

We would like to wish all of our Richmond clients a Merry Xmas and a very Happy New Year! Thank you for your continued support. Also, we would like to announce that commencing with the 2004/2005 tax season, we will be offering a Small Business consulting service (Proprietorships, Partnerships and Incorporated Companies). For further information, please call our Toll Free line at: 1-866-864-8934. We will be opening our Steveston office during the first week of February, 2005 at our same location - 218, 3580 Moncton Street. This will be our 4th year at this location and we look forward to serving you again in the new year.

SATORI INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTRE

12004 No.1 Road Richmond BC Tel: 604 274 7224 Offering Services in Chiropractic, Counselling and Homeopathy. Satori Integrative Health Centre is now accepting applications for a registered massage therapist to start as soon as possible. Therapist to take over an existing patient base and become part of an integrative health care team of chiropractic, counselling and homeopathy. Homeopath Changes Name: Our homeopath, Catherine Riceman was recently married and has changed her name to Catherine Cantas. Free Lecture: Natural Approaches for Children with Behavioural Problems
The Satori Integrative Health Centre staff will present a FREE lecture and interactive discussion about complementary and alternative treatments to medication for children with behavioural difficulties such as ADHD, anxiety and depression.
Presenters include: Dr. Sean Graham, Chiropractor, Danielle Aldcorn, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Catherine Riceman, Homeopath. Location & Time: Richmond Public Library- Ironwood Branch, Wednesday, February 16, 2004 @7pm
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SIGN UP FOR THE SATORI NEWSLETTER, CALL US AT 604 274 7224 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.SATORIINTEGRATIVEHEALTH.COM.

GEMINI FITNESS PERSONAL TRAINING STUDIO

One Year Anniversary Open House, Friday, December 10, 2004, 4-8pm. Come and See what Gemini Fitness has to offer, Cardiovascular Equipment, Atlantis Strength Training Equipment, Free Weights, and Balance Equipment. Gemini Fitness is here to help you with your Fitness Goals for the New Year. Drop by to have a look at what we can do to, Improve Your Health, #115-3800 Chatham Street

COOL SECRET SPA

Services now available at Pristine’s Beauty & Wellness Center, 135- 11331 Coppersmith Way
and at Design Tech, #150 8980 No 3 Road Call to book your appointment 604- 803- 5359, www.coolsecretspa.com.

Microdermabrasion Face & Neck Facial Including Mask
-Exfoliates the skin, giving a healthy glow
-Rejuvenates skin
-Fades Pigmentation
-Reduces Fine Lines & Wrinkles
-Treats Acne & Scars
- Blackheads & Whiteheads
-No Downtime, Absolutely Painless

Cool Light Therapy Facial Treatment Including Mask
-Stimulates increased collagen production
-Detoxifies and heals skin
-Treats Sun Damage
-Reduces & Prevents Fine Lines & Wrinkles
-Excellent for large pores, acne, dark circles, puffy eyes
-Calms Rosacea and Psoriasis

STEVESTON VILLAGE GALLERY

#125-3900 Bayview St., also has value priced framing, art and colour consulting. We are open 10 am to 6 pm , 7 days a week during the fall and winter. On behalf of myself and our 80 artists, thank you for supporting us during the first 6 months of our operations. We know that if we continue to create exceptional value and service that we will be here for many years to come. Word of mouth is the best form of advertising and we appreciate the many referrals you have sent us. If you have any suggestions on how we can serve you better, please let us know. We are open to change and will continue to evaluate, adjust and improve ! Tamaka Fisher, Director, 604.241.5771
News Bulletin - You can now save $ on Benjamin Moore products from participating signature retailers. Ask us about the program !

A LITTLE BITE OF STEVESTON

This cookbook is exclusively available in Steveston at The Country Garden Mouse and Heringers Meats. Priced at $12.99plus GST.

BASIC NATURE HEALTH AND BODY STORE

Celebrates Steveston’s Spectacle of Lights Friday December 10th from 5:30 pm – 9 pm. 25% off everything in the store Vitamins, Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers. Please come and join us for some light refreshment and enter our hourly prize draws !!!

SEASCAPE GIFT BASKETS

Your one stop shop for Gourmet Gift Baskets.

Our website is user friendly and easy to navigate. Please check us out at: www.seascapegiftbaskets.com

We would like to thank everybody for their support.
Douglas Hamilton
www.seascapegiftbaskets.com
Phone: (604) 576-2645

THE ARTS CONNECTION

12191 First Avenue ---604-241-0141 We are starting several new programs in January 2005! Parent and Child Mother Goose Program for newborns to 10 months; Parent-Tot Movement, Music and Art on Saturdays (great for working parents!); another new Arts Combo for 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 yrs since all other combos are full; a wide variety of visual arts programs including drawing, creative writing and illustrating, mixed media, jewelery making. Classes for ages 5 - 12 in age appropriate groupings. Call us for a brochure.

PADDINGTON STATION PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE

#1 - 12491 No. 2 Road ---604-241-0141. Our award-winning program will be open during the holiday school break. Need a day to get you shopping or baking done? Family coming? Need time to clean the house? We have drop-in spaces available for 2 1/2 - kindergarten age throughout December. 1/2 days, full days, your choice of days! Call us to book now.

COURTYARD GALLERIA

#150 - 3500 Moncton Street -- 604-241-2790 -- This lovely new shop features unique gift giving ideas for all ages and budgets. Operated by The Community Arts Council of Richmond, all gifts are works by BC artisans. Paintings, prints, pottery, jewelry, candles, glassware, fibre and textile arts, condiments, books and much more. Support local artists with your holiday shopping. Special evening of shopping for Steveston merchants and residents on Friday, December 3rd from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. Free giftwrapping for this event only.