NOTICES Pilates Open House: Learn about the benefits of pilates Thursday, Dec. 20, 5-8 p.m. at Olivia Neill Pilates, 202-1571 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-922-8870 or olivianeillpilates.com.
SUPPORT GROUPS Cancer Connection: Canadian Cancer Society has peer volunteers offering one-to-one information and emotional support to people living with cancer. Info: 1-888-939-3333.
The Canadian Hard of Hearing - North Shore Branch holds a monthly series of informal workshops and discussions around the issues affecting the hard of hearing on the first Friday of the month, 10 a.m.-noon at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. No meeting in July and August. Subjects to be addressed will include the latest technology for hearing aids, coping strategies, speech reading and improving hearing environments. Everyone welcome.
Co-dependents Anonymous, a 12-step fellowship for people with relationship difficulties, holds weekly meetings on the North Shore. Info: 604-5155585.
Comfort Keepers will host free support and information sessions for individuals caring for aging parents or family members with chronic illnesses at home, in long term care or assisted living facilities the third Tuesday of every month, from 10: 30 a.m. to noon at 206-1801 Welch Ave., North Vancouver. RSVP and info: 604-998-8806 or sherryjia@ comfortkeepers.ca.
Compassionate Friends - North Shore Chapter: A non-denominational support group for parents who have experienced the death of a child of any age meets the second Wednesday of every month, 7: 30 p.m. at North Lonsdale United Church, 3380 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. For more information, phone 604878-9904 or 604-913-9215.
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, 101255 West First St, North Vancouver. For info or to register, phone Vicki at 604-988-5281, ext. 202.
Family Caregiver Network Groups meet the first Thursday, 7-9 p.m. or second Wednesday of the month, 10: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m. at North Shore Community Resources in Capilano Mall, 203-935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Discuss the chal-
lenges and positive experiences of caregiving and learn how to access health care and community services. Info: Karyn Davies at 604-982-3320 or [email protected].
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. For more information, phone Carol Lundrigan at 604-987-8138.
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. For more information, including on locations, contact Bernie at 604-688-8639.
Husbands Only Caregiver Support Group: Husbands caring for a wife with Alzheimer's disease or dementia are invited to register for this group, which meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Registration and info: Kerri Sutherland at 604-984-8348 or [email protected].
Mood Disorders: The North Vancouver MDA support group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Free. Info and registration: 604-9884327, 604-873-0103 or [email protected].
Mood Disorders: The West Vancouver MDA support group meets the first and third Tuesday of every month, 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. in Room 305 at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Free. Info and registration: 604-988-4327, 604-873-0103 or [email protected].
Nar-Anon: A support group for family and friends affected by those addicted to drugs meets Sundays, 7-8: 30 p.m. in Seminar Room A at Lions Gate Hospital, 231 East 15th St.; Tuesdays, 7: 30-9 p.m. at the Alano Club, 176 East Second St., North Vancouver and Thursdays, 7-8: 30 p.m. at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. For more information, phone 604-878-8844 or visit their website, naranonbcregion.org.
North Shore Cancer: A support group for women that provides an opportunity to meet other people who are dealing with cancer, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Share feelings, experiences and ways to cope. Fee: $2 donation.
North Shore Chronic Pain Support Group meets the third Wednesday of every month, 12: 45-2: 45 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Admission by donation. Please come unscented and fragrance free. Info: [email protected] or 778227-8047.
North Shore Parkinson's Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at 1: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. People with Parkinson's disease as well as family and caregivers are welcome. Info: Rosemary Lawrence, 604-988-5082.
North Shore Prostate Support and Awareness Group: A cancer support group where you can hear about the latest medical information, meets the fourth Tuesday of the month, (except December) 7-9 p.m. at Lions Gate Hospital, 231 East 15th St. Info: [email protected].
North Shore Schizophrenia Society holds monthly support group meetings for family and friends of those with serious mental illnesses, 7: 30 p.m. at the Family Support Centre, 205-1865 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-0856 or northshoreschizophrenia.org.
North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre offers support for stroke survivors and their families. For information on programs, visit nssrc. org or phone 778-340-5803.
Overeaters Anonymous offers a 12-step program of recovery from compulsive eating Thursdays, 7: 30 p.m. at North Shore Alano Club, 176 East Second St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-435-4517.
Parkinson's Family Caregiver Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month, 10: 30-11: 30 a.m. at Amica West Vancouver, 659 Clyde Ave. Caregivers, family and friends are welcome to share ideas, caregiving coping strategies, information and resources. Info: 604-662-3240 or [email protected].
Parenting Group: Gather with other parents to discuss spiritual topics, parenting issues and social connection, the first and third Wednesdays of the month, 10: 15-11: 15 a.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Childcare is offered. Info: 604-929-1336 or mtseymourunited.com.
-compiled by Debbie Caldwell
