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]
Hollyburn Hockey Heroes Shootout: Help support programs helping at-risk youth, children and seniors while watching all-stars compete for a coveted cup Sunday, April 6 from noon to 2 p.m. at Park Royal South (behind Extra Foods). 604-987-8211 hollyburn.ca
Local Volkssport Club will host a noncompetitive six/10-kilometre walk along Mosquito Creek in North Vancouver Sunday, April 6 at 10 a.m. Free for new participants. 604-682-8390
Life Journaling: A free workshop for informal caregivers Monday, April 7 and 14 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at North Shore Community Resources, 201-935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Learn possible ways to express feelings and ideas, ways to begin journaling and explore how writing can enliven your well-being. 604-982-3320 [email protected]
World Health Day Book Forum: A public forum featuring health authors Monday, April 7, 1-3 p.m. at Chapters, Park Royal South. This interactive event will include author panels, question and answer sessions and book signings.
Walk and Talk for informal caregivers Tuesday, April 8 and 22, 1:30 p.m. at the Ambleside Seawalk, West Vancouver. 604-982-3320 [email protected]
Stress Management Understood: Join Dr. Cameron McIntyre for a free interactive talk, presented by Healthworks, about stress hormones and the effects they have on the immune system, digestive health and sleep quality Tuesday, April 15, 5:30-7 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration deadline: Thursday, April 10. 604-987-0104 [email protected]
Gear and Bike Swap: The North Shore Mountain Bike Association will host this annual event Saturday, April 12, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Jaycee House, 1251 Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver. Endless Biking will run free biking clinics and demos. $2. nsmba.ca/swap
Multiple Sclerosis Walk: Help raise vital funds for people living with MS Sunday, April 13, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Ambleside Park, West Vancouver. mswalks.ca
Couples Therapy Group: For couples who are experiencing communication difficulties in their relationship Tuesdays, April 15-June 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Family Services of the North Shore, 101-255 West First St., North Vancouver. Free. 604-988-5281
Support Groups
Cancer Connection: The Canadian Cancer Society has peer volunteers offering one-to-one information and emotional support to people living with cancer. 1-888-939-3333
Co-dependents Anonymous: A 12-step fellowship for people with relationship difficulties, holds weekly meetings on the North Shore. 604-515-5585
Comfort Keepers will host free support and information sessions for individuals caring for aging parents or family members with chronic illnesses at home, in long-term care or assisted living facilities the third Tuesday of every month, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at 206-1801 Welch Ave., North Vancouver. 604-998-8806 [email protected]
Email information for your nominal fee event to [email protected].
