Javad Bolkhanian: Building Relationships

Fatemeh Ahmadzadeh Dept: On Wednesday, the group had a games night. It was Javad Bolkhanian's first time playing pool. With the help of his new friends, Bolkhanian and his wife, Fatemeh Ahmadzadeh, are catching on and building relationships, according to CBC. Most of the newcomers attending Wednesday were from Iran. Along with pool, they're learning backgammon and crokinole and the PEI Association for Newcomers has created a new program to connect newcomer seniors with settled Island seniors. They meet weekly and learn new skills together. Ahmadzadeh said the program is a good way to meet people in Charlottetown. It's very good for new immigrants because they are invited to meet new friends and people in Charlottetown, she said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.