Notices
The North Shore Thirty Something Women's Soccer League, a recreational soccer league on the North Shore for women over 30, is looking for new players for the spring/summer league. All levels of soccer skill are welcome. The season runs from April to early July and games are played mid-week in the evenings. thirtysomethingsoccer.com
Women/Men Golfers Wanted: The Gleneagles Golf Club Society has a number of openings for the 2014 season. Players of all ages will be accepted although the majority of members are seniors. Women play Tuesday mornings and men play Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 6190 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. [email protected]
Walk and Talk for Informal Caregivers: Tuesdays, March 25, April 8 and 22, 1:30 p.m. at the Ambleside Seawalk, West Vancouver. 604-982-3320 karyn. [email protected]
Elderly Care Presentation: Ernest Quansah, author of Baby Boomer Guide Book for Caring for Mom or Dad, and Karen Tyrell, founder of Dementia Solution, will lead a free educational evening for those caring for a loved one with dementia, who have an elderly parent in a retirement or care facility, or know someone who is feeling lonely and in need of care Tuesday, March 25 at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St., 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration: 604-616-8401 ernest@fivestarseniorservices. com
The Pain Sleep Connection: Living with pain and sleep deprivation? Then this event may be for you. Dr. Sharnell Muir will speak about the health effects of sleep apnea, snoring and sleep deprivation, including the pain sleep connection, Tuesday, March 25, 6-8 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Presented by the People in Pain Network. Free. Registration: pipain.com.
A Year in Review: Join members, volunteers, friends and staff of the North Shore Schizophrenia Society at their annual general meeting Wednesday, March 26, 7:30 p.m. at Lions Gate Hospital auditorium, 231 East 15th St., North Vancouver. Learn more about the focus this year on members sharing their experiences as leaders and participants in its support, awareness, advocacy and educational programs and services.
Type 2 Diabetes Webinar - Eating Well: A webinar to focus on healthy living will be offered by the Canadian Diabetes Association Wednesday, March 26. To register or for more information visit diabetes. ca/diabetes-webinars
The B.C. Balance and Dizziness Disorders Society Support Group will meet Thursday, March 27, 2 p.m. at The Summerhill, 135 West 15th St., North Vancouver. A short DVD titled Gaining Balance will be shown followed by discussion of coping strategies. Free. 604-770-2131 [email protected]
Understanding Food Sensitivities: Dr. Kaleb Falk will discuss how food sensitivities can lead to fatigue, chronic pain and mood disorders Thursday, March 27, 7-8:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Learn how sensitivities develop and how they differ from food allergies. Registration required. 604-984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca Support Groups
The Canadian Hard of Hearing - North Shore Branch holds a monthly series of informal workshops and discussions around the issues affecting the hard of hearing on the first Friday of the month, 10 a.m.-noon at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Subjects to be addressed will include the latest technology for hearing aids, coping strategies, speech reading and improving hearing environments. Everyone welcome.
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell
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