NOTICES
Local Volkssport Club will host a non-competitive five/10-kilometre walk in the Horseshoe Bay area of West Vancouver Sunday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. Free for new participants. Info: Verni, 604-6828390.
Bleed and Feed: Canadian Blood Services challenges B.C. residents to fill both blood and food banks at donor clinics Dec. 12 and 26, 1-8 p.m. at North Lonsdale United Church, 3380 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: blood.ca.
I Love Life and Life Loves Me: Learn about thinking positively and 64 tips to make Christmas 2012 the happiest ever Wednesday, Dec. 12, 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.
Flu Shot Clinic: A North Shore flu clinic will be held Thursday, Dec. 13, 1: 30-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Info: vch.ca.
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.
SPORTS, FITNESS AND HEALTH
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 OneDance 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: Different dance styles are incorporated into a one-hour class for a fun way to get a cardio, core and full body workout, Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m. and Tuesdays, 5: 30 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver. Fee: $7/$5 a session with the first class for free. Info: 604-971-3578.
SUPPORT GROUPS 12-Step Meetings for women in recovery are held daily at Avalon Women's Centre. Info: 604913-0477. Alcoholics Anonymous: Call 604-434-3933 or vancouveraa. ca.
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.
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: 604-922-9171.
Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous: Meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 9: 30 a.m., at Avalon Women's Centre. Info: 604-913-0477 or avaloncentres.org.
Better Breathers: An education and support group for individuals with chronic lung diseases, and their family members and friends. The group meets the first Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. (except July and August) at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Free. Info: Rosemary, 604-904-6200, ext. 4150 or [email protected].
Breastfeeding Information, Support and Encouragement: La Leche League Canada has discussion meetings on the second Monday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon at Lynn Valley United Church, 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Babies welcome. Info: 604-988-1284 or lllc.ca.
Breastfeeding Support and Baby Drop-in: Hosted at the John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. Info: 604-982-8315.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected].
