KIDNEY WALK - BE THE MOVEMENT The annual North Shore Kidney Walk will begin at 8 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 22 at Ambleside Park. The walk raises funds for programs and services for those affected by kidney disease as well as raises awareness about the seriousness of the disease and highlights the importance of organ donation. northshorekidneyrun.ca BACKCOUNTRY 101 A free clinic dedicated to packing for an overnight
hiking trip Monday, Sept. 23, 6-7:30 p.m. at Mountain Equipment Co-op, 212 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver. Registration required. events.mec.ca CHILDREN AND GOOD BONES Learn about the importance of physical activity and nutrition for optimal bone health during childhood and adolescence Monday, Sept. 23, 7-9 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca MOVE MORE ON THE SHORE A program offered by the West Vancouver Community Services Society for those new to exercise or recovering from injury or illness Mondays, 7-8 p.m. and Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. until Dec. 4 at the West Vancouver Community
Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. 604-921-2169 CAREGIVER EVENT - TUESDAY WALK AND TALKS Stroll on the Ambleside Seawalk and get to know other caregivers Sept. 24, Oct. 8, 22, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Meet at the covered picnic area in John Lawson Park, West Vancouver. 604-982-3320 THE TIN GODS AND
A BOX OF Q&A A free lecture presented by the North Shore Schizophrenia Society on the 34 years of writings from the hand of an undeclared schizophrenic by her daughter Wednesday, Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m. in Lions Gate Hospital auditorium, 231 East 15th St., North Vancouver. 604-926-0856 northshoreschizophrenia.org
DIABETES CLINIC A diabetes health care team will hold North Vancouver clinics Thursday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Save-On-Foods, 1250 Marine Dr., 604-985-2150 and 2-6 p.m. at PriceSmart Foods, 140-879 Marine Dr., 604-983-2299. Appointments recommended.
NORTH SHORE GRIEF RECOVERY Learn about the grief process and begin healing in a supportive, confidential group environment Wednesdays, Oct. 16-Nov. 20, 7-9 p.m. in the Edgemont Village area. $120 (subsidies available if necessary). Registration required. lmgr.ca
