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Wanted - Men with Brooms: Norwest Men's Curling Club is looking for new recruits. They curl from October to March on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the North Shore Winter Club, 1325 East Keith Rd., North Vancouver. No experience is required and instruction is provided where necessary. Info and registration: Ray, 604-929-5041.

Couples Group: A free group for couples who are experiencing communication difficulties in their relationship will run Tuesdays, Sept. 6-Oct. 25 at Family Services of the North Shore, 101-255 West First St., North Vancouver. Registration: 604-988-5281, ext. 202.

Youth and Job Search - Mixed with Anxiety: Learn about the current labour market and how it impacts youth, strategies to build employabilty skills and resources to cope with anxiety, depression and substance misuse, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association. Admission by donation. Info: 604-987-6959 or www.northwestvancouver. cmha.bc.ca.

Easing - Do Less, Have More: Learn how doing less can give you more power, plea-sure, health and happiness with mental coach Dr. Saul L. Miller Thursday, Sept. 8, 7-9 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Fee: $13. Registration: 604-925-7266.

Local Volkssport Club will host a non-competitive five/10kilometre walk in the Horseshoe Bay area, Sunday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. Free for new participants. Info: Verni, 604-682-8390.

Exploring Trauma Through Art Group: A free group for women with a history of trauma will run Mondays, Sept. 12-Nov. 28 at Family Services of the North Shore, 101-255 West First St., North Vancouver. Participants must have a one-on-one counsellor outside of the group and complete an individual interview as soon as possible. Registration: 604-988-5281, ext. 202.

Caregiver Award: The B.C. Cancer Agency is looking for exceptional caregivers for the 2011 Community Caregiver Award, open to anyone who cares for cancer patients in B.C. The recipient will receive a plaque, public recognition and $300 cash. Deadline: Sept. 30, winner announced Dec. 2. Nomination forms available to: 604-877-6000 ext. 67426 or www.bccancer.bc.ca/communitycareaward.

Healthy Community Hero Award: Applications are now being accepted for the 2011 Healthy Community Hero Award. Visit the Active North Shore website at www.activenorthshore.com to find out how to nominate an individual, organization or company from the North Shore for next year's award. Nominees must support at least one of the three pillars of Active North Shore, which include active living, healthy eating and living smoke free. The closing date for nominations is April 1, 2012.

Compassionate Friends of the North Shore: A support group for bereaved parents meets the second Wednesday of every month, 7: 30 p.m. in the upper lounge of North Lonsdale United Church, 3380 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: Cathy at 604-926-6513.

Eating Disorder Support Group: For parents, partners and caregivers meets every second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Family Services of the North Shore, 101-255 West First St, North Vancouver. For info or to register, phone Vicki at 604-988-5281, ext. 202.

Grandparent Connections: A meeting place for grandparents to connect with other grandparents and learn from each other by sharing knowledge, ideas, and experiences, Thursdays (September-June) from 3: 30 to 5: 30 p.m. in the Family Resource Centre at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. A free program, snacks and childminding provided. Info: Carol Lundrigan at 6049878138.

The Hominum Vancouver Chapter: A support and discussion group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single, meets every Monday at 7: 30 p.m. at various locations. Info and locations: Bernie, 604-688-8639 or Don, 604-329-9760.

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