NOTICES
Getting to know Dementia: The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will hold an introductory session on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and the challenges of receiving a diagnosis Thursday, July 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at 212-1200 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration and info: 604-984-8348 or [email protected].
Zumba Fitness: A high-energy, diverse music and dance workout to the rhythms of Latin America Saturdays until Aug. 31, 9: 15-10: 30 a.m. by the beach at Ambleside Landing, 14th Street and Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver. Bring a yoga mat. Drop-in fee: $10. Info: 604-925-7290 or
Annual Bay Challenge Swim Race: Vancouver's longest and oldest swim race starts at Sandy Cove in West Vancouver and consists of a nine-kilometre swim across English Bay and finishes at Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver Saturday, July 27. Time to be confirmed (tide/ weather dependent). Info: vowsa.bc.ca or [email protected].
SUPPORT GROUPS
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, 1-3 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Admission by donation. Info: Leslie at 604-730-0889 or [email protected].
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.
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 Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected].
