NOTICES
Shred for the Cure: A ladies night in support of the B.C. Cancer Foundation returns to Mount Seymour every Monday night, 5-10 p.m. until March 11. Participants can pick up vouchers at the following North Vancouver locations: The Boardroom, 2057 Lonsdale Ave. or North Shore Ski and Board, 1625 Lonsdale Ave. Bring the voucher to guest services and it will be exchanged for a complimentary lift ticket once a donation is made to the B.C. Cancer Foundation. Info: mountseymour.com/events or 604-986-2261, ext. 2.
Learning to Eat Healthy: Author and energy coach Deborah Rossouw will host two free events on improving eating habits. Alive on Raw will take place Wednesday, March 6, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144. Emotional Eating will take place Thursday, March 14, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-987-4471, ext. 8175.
Out of Chaos Comes Clarity: Learn how to get organized and reclaim your space Wednesday, March 6, 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 northwestvancouver.cmha.bc.ca.
Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: Learn about the impact and the challenges with speakers from the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Wednesday, March 6, 6: 30-8: 30 p.m. at the North Shore Credit Union, Park Royal Village, West Vancouver. A panel of experts will talk about dementia and the legal and financial decisions that need to be made. Free. Registration required: 604-982-8000.
Virtual Gastric Band: Hypnotherapist Caroline Sutherland will give a free presentation on hypnotherapy for weight loss Wednesday, March 6, 7 p.m. at Churchill House, 150 West 29th St., North Vancouver. Registration: 604-926-7956. Info: carolinesutherland.com.
March is Nutrition Month: Registered dieticians will be on hand to answer questions and share tips, valuable tools and guidance to help families reach their nutrition goals Wednesday, March 20, 3-7 p.m. at the Real Canadian Superstore, 333 Seymour Blvd., North Vancouver.
Healthy Community Hero Award: Applications are now being accepted for 2013. Visit the Active North Shore website at 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.
SPORTS, FITNESS AND HEALTH
North Shore Fitness League: Classes for women of any age, shape or ability, Tuesdays, 9: 30-10: 45 a.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Drop-in: $6, first class is free. Info: 604-926-5185.
North Shore Tai Chi Spirit: Josie Loehrich teaches a variety of tai chi and qigong classes at Highland's United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Drop-in prices start at $5. Info: 604-986-9276 or meetup.com/north-shoretaichi.
North Vancouver Outdoors Club meets the last Monday of each month for trips and weekly events. Info: northvanoutdoorsclub.ca or [email protected].
North Vancouver-Vancouver Women's Fastball League offers fastpitch softball in competitive and less-competitive leagues for women aged 19 and older and masters for women aged 35 or 45 and older. Info: Marilyn at 604-682-3579 or [email protected].
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. Registration: Ray, 604-929-5041.
Osteoarthritis: The Oasis Clinic offers free assessments and education with an occupational therapist, physiotherapist and nurse on how to better manage osteoarthritis symptoms. A doctor's referral is required. The clinic is open Monday-Thursday, 8: 30 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Info: 604-904-6177.
Persian Women's Walking Club: The Canadian Cancer Society will offer free weekly walks on the North Shore for the Persian community led by trained walk leaders. Schedule: Sundays, 10 a.m., Ambleside Park, meet at the flower clock at 13th Avenue and Marine Drive, West Vancouver; Tuesdays, 3 p.m., Mahon Park, West 21st Street and Jones Ave., North Vancouver and Wednesdays, 6 p.m., William Griffin Recreation Centre, 851 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-215-5202 or [email protected]. No registration is required.
Sparta Boot Camp: Workout classes every Wednesday, 5-6: 15 p.m. at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St., North Vancouver. Fee: $11 drop-in. Info: 604-987-8138.
Squash and Racquetball: Daily, 7: 30 a.m.-9: 45 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Fees: $5.80/$4.60/$2.70. Court reservations: 604-983-6301.
Stroller Fitness: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10: 30-11: 45 a.m. at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St., North Vancouver. Drop-in: $6. Info: 604-987-8138.
Table Tennis: Daily at Del-brook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $5 for 45 minutes. Reservations: 604-983-6301.
Tai Chi Lessons: The Taoist Tai Chi Society offers a variety of classes at North Lonsdale United Church, 3380 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver and West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Info: tao-ist.org/vancouver.
Walleyball: Daily at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Fees: $5.80/$4.60/$2.70. Reservations 604-983-6301.
Wellness and Health Awareness: Pelly Clinic offers free health-care classes every second Wednesday, 6: 30-7: 30 p.m. at 3093 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-988-0132.
West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club Open House: Every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at 650 20th St. Info: 604-9220411 or westvanlbc.ca.
Wild Woman Workouts: These classes will appeal to women of all ages and levels of fitness who are looking for a fun, creative and fulfilling workout for body, mind and spirit, offered at One-Dance Creative Arts Centre, 286 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $15 or pay what you can. Class schedules and info: studiowild.ca or 604-771-5683.
Zumba Fitness: Classes for weight loss for people who want to start a program alongside others who are in a similar situation Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver. Different dance styles are incorporated into a one-hour class for a fun way to get a cardio, core and full body workout. Fee: $30 per month or $50 for 10 classes. Registration: 604971-3578.
SUPPORT GROUPS
12-Step Meetings for women in recovery are held daily at Avalon Women's Centre. Info: 604913-0477.
Al-Anon: Monday nights at 7: 30 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Park-gate Ave., North Vancouver; men only Wednesday nights at 7: 45 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 604688-1716.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Call 604-434-3933 or vancouveraa. ca.
Ambleside Aloha Alanon: A support group for people affected by a loved one's drinking meets Thursdays, 10-11: 30 a.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9229171.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected].
