Notices 24Fit Challenge A casual, fun, non-judgemental group to help in reaching your next level of fitness will start on Jan. 12 in the Lynn Valley area. Free. Call 604-783-3085 for details.
Fitness Well Public guests are welcome to sign up for free yoga or mat pilates classes for the week of Jan. 13-18 at the North Shore Winter Club, 1325 East Keith Rd., North Vancouver. 604-985-4135 nswc.ca
Soul Power Group Learn to self-heal and heal others through simple but powerful techniques Jan. 14, 22 and 29, 7 p.m. at the Silk Purse, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Heal the soul first, and the mind and body will follow. Admission by donation. 604-928-7781
The addictions dialogue Learn about addictions and what should be done when confronted with this issue Wednesday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. A small panel of people who have experienced these challenges and work in this area will share their thoughts. Free. kaymeekcentre.com
Family to Family Course An intense education course for families dealing with serious mental illness Tuesdays, Jan. 21-April 8, 7-9:30 p.m. at the Family Support Centre, 205-1865 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. The course is taught by trained family members who themselves have ill relatives and many years of experience dealing with the system. It will be of particular interest to families whose relatives have recently been diagnosed. Offered without charge by the North Shore Schizophrenia Society. northshoreschizophrenia.org
Support Groups Alateen Meeting A group for youths ages 10-18 where alcohol is a problem in the family meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at St. David's United Church, 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. 604-688-1716 Alcoholics Anonymous 604-434-3933 vancouveraa.ca
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers both early stage support groups (for those in the early stages of dementia) and family caregiver support groups on the North Shore. The groups offer a safe environment where participants can learn, laugh and help each other through mutual understanding. [email protected]
Ambleside Aloha Alanon A support group for people affected by a loved one's drinking meets Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver. 604-922-9171 Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m., at Avalon Women's Centre. avaloncentres.org
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