WWAP (Women Who Aren't Parents): A group for women without children to connect, support and encourage each other to follow their passions, dreams and goals meets the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. for food, activities and discussions at a variety of places. New members welcome, free to join. [email protected]
Five Weeks to Fabulous: A program including introduction to hiking classes and nutrition planning Tuesday, April 29, 7 p.m. at JJ Bean in Park & Tilford, North Vancouver. There will be a free 90-minute seminar on nutrition. RSVP. 604-836-2321 [email protected]
Soul Power Healing: Join certified soul healer and teacher Sara Baker to learn wisdom and practical healing techniques Wednesday, April 30, 7 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave. West Vancouver. Admission by donation. 604-928-7781
The Art of Healthy Living Series: Rifa Hodgson will present the theme Death: What Happens Next? Thursday, May 1, 7-9 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Hodgson will discuss transitions, end of life spiritual experiences and stories from beyond the veil. $15. 604-925-7270
Virtual Gastric Band: Experience hypnosis for weight loss with a free introductory lecture Wednesday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. at Churchill House, 150 West 29th St., North Vancouver. Space is limited. 604-926-7956 carolinesutherland.com
The Art of Healthy Living Series: Dr. Rigo Kefferputz will present a session entitled Healthy Aging with Naturopathic Medicine Thursday, May 8, 7-9 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Kefferputz will discuss aging as a continuum from birth to death and how the nutritional choices we make do have a significant influence on the quality of our lives at any age. $15. 604-925-7270 ferrybuildinggallery.com
Supportive End-of-Life Care: Learn about supports available at home and in the community, ways to provide comfort care, key roles of clinicians, wishes for treatment and how the journey affects the caregiver's well-being Thursday, May 8 and 15, 3-5 p.m. at North Shore Community Resources, 201-935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Free. Registration required. 604-982-3320 [email protected]
Become an Advocate for Your Own Health: The MS Society in partnership with the North Shore Disability Association and North Shore Community Resource Centre will present a free workshop on advocacy Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Space is limited. 604-602-3219 mssociety.ca/bc/advocacy.htm North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre offers support for stroke survivors and their families. 778-340-5803 nssrc.org
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell [email protected]
