Dragon Boat: All ages and levels of experience are invited to join a women's team that trains two days a week in Deep Cove. Info: Cait, 604-773-5235 or [email protected].
Lawn Bowling Orientation Day: If you have always wondered about the game of lawn bowling, come to an orientation Sunday, March 24, 1: 30 p.m. at the North Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club, 2160 Lonsdale Ave. No experience is required and coaching is provided. Info: Lynn, 604-929-2135, [email protected] or northvancouverlawnbowlingclub.ca.
Getting to Know Dementia: Join the Alzheimer Society of B.C. for an introductory session on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and the challenges of receiving a diagnosis Monday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 148 East Second St., North Vancouver. Participants will learn about the different types of support available and how to begin planning for the future. Free, donations are welcome. Registration required: 604-984-8348 or [email protected].
Embracing the Inner Critic: Meditative practises, playful interactive exercises and therapeutic dialogue towards embracing the
inner critic Wednesday, March 27, 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: 604-9876959 or northwestvancouver. cmha.bc.ca.
The Art of Healthy Living: A series of workshops with Vancouver's top health and wellness professionals will run from March 28 to June 23 in West Vancouver at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., Ambleside Youth Centre in Ambleside Park and Lawson Creek Studio, 1756 Argyle Ave. Info: ferrybuildinggallery. com. Registration: 604-9257270.
MEC North Vancouver Race Two: Registration is open for this five/10-kilometre race which takes place Saturday, March 30, 9-11: 30 a.m. at Inter River Park. The top three overall finishers in each distance will receive a medal. There will be coffee, bananas and massages at the finish line. Fee: $15. Registration and info: karelo. com.
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.
Fittest Physician: Any physician who is currently practising on the North Shore is invited to take a fitness challenge to find out who is the North Shore's fittest doctor, Tuesday, April 9, 6: 30 p.m. at the offices of doctors McLeod, Hariton, Bouchier, Sandhu and Mahmoudi, 200-101 West 16th St., North Vancouver. To participate email your name, age and gender to [email protected].
SUPPORT GROUPS
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.
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. Subjects to be addressed will include the latest technology for hearing aids, coping strategies, speech reading and improving hearing environments. Everyone welcome.
Cancer Connection: Canadian Cancer Society has peer volunteers offering one-to-one information and emotional support to people living with cancer. For more information, phone 1-888-9393333.
Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected].
