NOTICES Community Prayer Service: Lynn Valley United Church will throw open its doors to the community for those who want or need a time of group prayer Fridays, 11 a.m-12:30 p.m. at 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. This will be a silent retreat with no religious affiliation required. Free.
Joyful Chakra Yoga Classes: All are welcome to de-stress, relax, improve flexibility and create new energy from within Saturdays, 7:45-8:45 a.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Bring a mat and water bottle. Drop-in fee: $4. Info: Andrea, 604-761-1474.
Summer Smash: Registration is now underway for this men's and women's doubles tennis tournament taking place Aug.
11-17 at the North Shore Winter Club, 1325 East Keith Rd., North Vancouver. All participants and levels welcome. Registration: nswc.ca or tennisbc. org. Entries close Monday, Aug. 5 at 11:59 p.m.
Qigong: Learn these ancient exercises to help reduce stress, enhance memory and improve balance Wednesdays until Aug. 7, 9-10 a.m. and Fridays until
Aug. 9, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $7/$6. Info: 604-982-8326.
Summerfest Feel Good Fridays: All levels are invited to re-energize at lunch with Live Fit Studio in a variety of fitness classes, including zumba and body strength and core Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. until Aug. 30 at Lonsdale Quay Market, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Free.
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 [email protected].
Paddle Sport Race Series: Competitive and noncompetitive, novice to experienced paddlers are invited to paddle any type of craft Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Deep Cove, North Vancouver. Check-in begins at 6 p.m. with a warm-up at 6:30 p.m. Schedule: Aug. 6, Bedwell Bay Five Knot Can; Aug. 13, Maple Beach Solo Multi-Sport No. 3; Aug. 20, Jug Island Time Trial No. 2. Entry fee: $5. Registration required: 604-929-2268 or tuesdaynightracing.com.
SUPPORT GROUPS People in Pain Network: A monthly support group for individuals who live with chronic pain and their families meets
the fourth Wednesday of each month, 6-8 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: [email protected] or 604-628-8801 or pipain.com.
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 northshorewomen.ca.
Skin Cancer Support Group: Monthly meeting for individuals and families dealing with melanoma. Location varies. Everyone welcome. Info: 604-985-1999 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 604-929-3649.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your nonprofit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected].
