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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.
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].
Special Weekly Worship: Music-making team Linnea Good and David Jonsson will lead the weekly service Sunday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver.
Backcountry 101: A free clinic dedicated to packing for an overnight hiking trip Mondays, Aug. 19, 26, Sept. 9, 16 or 23, 6-7:30 p.m. at Mountain Equipment Co-op, 212 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver. Registration required: events.mec.ca.
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. 20, Jug Island Time Trial No. 2.; Aug. 27, Cascadia No-Cup Doubles Championships; Sept. 3, Grey Rocks - Hamber 8; Sept. 10, Deep Cove 5 Knot Can Race. Entry fee: $5. Registration required: 604-929-2268 or tuesdaynightracing.com.
Pilates at Sunset: Karen Kobel will hold a fundraising class Friday, Aug. 23 at sunset (approximately 7:45 p.m.) at Ambleside Beach, West Vancouver. Prior to the class (5:30 p.m.) there will be a barbecue and drumming circle and those with drums are welcome to bring them along. Suggested donation: $20. Koebel's goal is to raise enough money for Lunapads kits for 80+ women in Kenya.
Radiant Run: Vancouver's inaugural nighttime glow run will take place Saturday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m. at the University of British Columbia's Point Grey campus. The event will feature music, bright outfits and thousands of glow sticks. Funds raised will go to Cystic Fibrosis Canada and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Info: radiantrun.com.
Pap Clinic: A free clinic will take place Monday, Aug. 26, 3-5 p.m. at North Shore Women's Centre, 131 West Second St., North Vancouver. Testing for sexually transmitted infections will also be available at the same time. Registration required: 604-984-6009 or shahealth
Steptember Challenge: A four-week long team challenge that promotes healthy lifestyles while raising funds to support those living with cerebral palsy will run from Sept. 4 to Oct. 2. Coworkers, school classes, families and friends are encouraged to form teams of four and sign up for the challenge.
Each participant will receive a pedometer to track their daily steps. Other activities can be converted to steps. Fee: $25 per adult and $10 per child. Registration: steptember. ca.
Chelsea's Challenge: A five-kilometre walk/run in memory of Chelsea Steyns, a North Shore mother of two sets of twins who lost her hard fought battle to a rare form of brain cancer will be held Sunday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. Funds raised will go to the family trust fund.
Coho Run: A 14 kilometre journey from Kitsilano Beach over to Ambleside Park Sunday, Sept. 8. Walkers start at 8 a.m. and runners at 9 a.m. Registration required: cohosociety.com.
Coho Swim: Choose from 1.5 or three kilometre options starting and finishing close to the welcoming pole at Ambleside beach Sunday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. Swimmers must wear wetsuits. Registration required: cohosociety.com.
Understanding Me Respecting You: A free group for men who are abusive in their relationships Mondays, Sept. 9-Dec. 16, 5:30-8 p.m. at Family Services of the North Shore, 101-255 West First St., North Vancouver. Registration: 604-988-5281, ext. 202.
Couples Group Therapy: A free group for couples who are experiencing communication difficulties in their relationship Tuesdays, Sept. 10-Nov. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Family Services of the North Shore, 101-255 West First St., North Vancouver. Registration: 604-988-5281, ext. 202.
Living Well Talks: Lions Gate Cardiac Rehab and Cardiometabolic Clinic will offer a series of free seminars on heart health Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Cardiac Rehab office, 200-101 West 16th St., North Vancouver. Topics: Sept. 16, cardiac risk factors and exercise and heart health; Sept. 30, heart physiology and heart disease and managing stress of a chronic illness. Info: vancouverhearthealth.com.
SUPPORT GROUPS TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday, 11 a.m. at St. Catherine's Church, 1058 Ridgewood Ave., North Vancouver. Info: Anne at 604-987-1956.
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. For more information call Nina at 604-258-8325.
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