NOTICES

Tai Chi: Learn tai chi basics Sunday, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5 at 11: 15 a.m. at Highlands United Church gymnasium, 3255 Edgemont Blvd. Cost: $40. Then register for ongoing classes, $6.50/class. Info: taichispirit@shaw.ca or 604-986-9276.

The Confidence to Change: A program of meditation classes Wednesdays, 7-8: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Schedule: Feb. 1, letting go, moving on and Feb. 8, steadfastness. Dropin fee: $10. Info: 604-221-2271 or www.tilopa.org.

Family Involvement and Family Support: Information about the Family Support Centre and what to do to be of support, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 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.

The Canadian Council for the Blind will hold an Open House Friday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the centre court at Park Royal south mall, West Vancouver. They will provide information about devices for assistance, guide dogs and resources. Info: 604-763-2695.

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival: A series of extreme adventure films and presentations will run from Feb. 10 to 18, 7: 30 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Admission: $20/$18. Tickets: 604-984-4484. Info and schedule: www.vimff.org.

FEAT (Fascinating Expedition and Adventure Talks) Canada will have a lineup of nine local adventurers talking about their recent accomplishments Sunday, Feb. 12, 7: 30 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Each speaker will have seven minutes to tell their story. Admission: $20/$18. Tickets: 604-984-4484. Info: www.featcanada.ca or www.vimff.org.

Shred for the Cure - Ladies Ride Free: A ladies night in support of breast cancer research returns to Mount Seymour every Monday night, 6-10 p.m. until March 12. Participants can pick up vouchers at the following North Vancouver locations: The Boardroom, 2057 Lonsdale Ave., North Shore Ski and Board, 1625 Lonsdale Ave. or Narrows Pub, 1970 Spicer Rd. Bring the voucher to guest services and redeem it for a complimentary lift pass. Donations for breast cancer research will be accepted when picking up the lift pass. Info: www.mountseymour. com.

SPORTS, FITNESS AND HEALTH

Girls Hockey: Now accepting new players, girls ages five to eight. Information and registration: www.nsfiha.org or website@nsfiha.org.

Hair Loss and Beauty Workshops: West Coast Wigs will be providing free workshops for women who have experienced hair loss due to chemotherapy, the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Learn about wigs, hair loss replacement products, make-up tips, nutrition and more. Info: 604-980-3211 or www.westcoastwigs.com.

Hatha Yoga: Beginner classes, Mondays, 1-2: 30 p.m. or 89: 30 p.m., Wednesdays, 8: 3010 p.m., Thursdays, 6-7: 30 a.m. at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St., North Vancouver. Registration and info: 604-987-8138.

Health Sessions for Women: Learn about perimenopause and menopause (hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia and forgetfulness) one Thursday a month in the Dover Lounge at 150 West 29th St., North Vancouver. Fee: $5. All proceeds to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. Registration is required, call 778-231-9860 or lkeenan@ newmoonhealth.com.

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