NOTICES Bleed and Feed: Canadian Blood Services challenges B.C. residents to fill both blood and food banks at donor clinics Dec. 26, 1-8 p.m. at North Lonsdale United Church, 3380 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: blood.ca.
Responsiveness to Families Award: The North Shore Schizophrenia Society is now accepting nominations from family members for this newly created award. The award will be given to a health care provider with a proven track record of working together with families of those with a mental illness. Deadline for applications will be Friday, Feb. 15. Nomination criteria and rules: northshoreschizophrenia.org/nominations.htm.
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, 2013.
SUPPORT GROUPS Post Partum Support Group: Hosted at the John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver, Fridays 12: 30-2: 30 p.m. Registration and info: 604-255-7999.
Respiratory Disease Education: Lions Gate Hospital is offering sessions to help persons living with asthma, COPD or other chronic respiratory diseases develop management strategies to control their disease. Smoking cessation classes also available Info: 604-988-3131 ext. 4954.
Single Mom's Support Group: Facilitated by the North Shore Women's Centre. Discuss pertinent issues and network. Info: 604-984-6009 or Skin Cancer Support Group: Monthly meeting for individuals and families dealing with melanoma. Location varies. Everyone welcome. Info: 604-9851999 or saveyourskin.ca.
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Tuesday, 5 p.m., at the Lions Housing Complex, 1300 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: Dianne at 604929-3649.
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday, 11 a.m. at St. Catherine's Church, 1058 Ridgewood Ave., North Vancouver. Info: Anne at 604987-1956.
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 11: 15 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. at St. Martin's Anglican Church, 195 East Windsor Rd. Info: Verna at 604-985-6280.
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Thursday, 8: 30-10 a.m., at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Info: Gloria at 604926-1747
Young Parent Program: Offers one-to-one support, a regular group drop-in, parenting classes, out-trips, and ongoing advocacy, education and support, including helping young parents complete Grade 12. Provided by North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St., North Vancouver. Child minding provided. Info: Nina at 604-258-8325.
SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH Chanting for Contemplation and Reflection in the style of Taize, France, the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church 530 East 12th Ave., North Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-985-0408, 604-987-0432 or st-andrewsunited.ca.
Conversations with God: A free spiritual study group based on the works of Neale Donald Walsch meets the first and third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. Info and location: Joan, 778-321-2092 or joanwilson@ shaw.ca.
Counselling: Need help managing change, stress or relationship issues? The Canadian Mental Health Association is offering short-term, low-cost counselling to adults who cannot otherwise afford the costs of this service. Info: Meagan, 604-987-6959, ext. 228.
Health and Wellness Seminars: Hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver.
Full Moon Meditation for women held every month during a full moon at Sat Nam Yoga, 203-106 West First St., North Vancouver. Admission by donation. Info and schedule: satnamyogacentre.ca or 604983-2300.
Karma Yoga Class: Sundays, 10-11: 15 a.m. at Sat Nam Yoga, 203-106 West First St., North Vancouver. By donation with proceeds going to the North Shore Women's Centre. Everyone welcome. Info: 778-2272445.
King's Touch Healing Rooms: Receive healing prayer and encouragement, Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. at Canyon Heights Church, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. Free walk-in appointments. Info: 604-9857131 ext. 2.
Laughter Yoga: Saturdays from 11-noon and Sundays 1-2 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-618-9535 or laughteryoga. ca.
Mindfulness Awareness Meditation: Learn Shambhala Buddhist meditation Sundays, 1-3 p.m. in the sanctuary at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave, North Vancouver. Admission by donation.
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