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Local Volkssport Club will host a noncompetitive five/10-kilometre walk in Horseshoe Bay area of West Vancouver Sunday, May 11, at 10 a.m. Free for new participants.

Local Volkssport Club will host a noncompetitive five/10-kilometre walk in Horseshoe Bay area of West Vancouver Sunday, May 11, at 10 a.m. Free for new participants. 604-682-8390

One Meal for the Whole Family will include demonstrations on how to deconstruct meals and save time and stress by creating one meal the whole family will eat Tuesday, May 13, 7-8 p.m. at Whole Foods Market, The Village at Park Royal. Parents will also learn how to help picky eaters try new foods. $10 (proceeds to charity). vitaminkconsulting.com

Spring Into Wellness With Tre: Tension and trauma release exercises will be offered every Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at North Shore Women's Centre, 131 East Second St., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-984-6009 [email protected]

Master Sha's Soul Healing Group: Join teacher Sara Baker to learn to heal yourself and others through simple but powerful techniques at 7 p.m., May 14 and 28 at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver and May 20 at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Admission by donation. 604-928-7781

Holistic and Integrative Approach to Chronic Pain: A free lecture to learn about how a holistic and integrative approach is paramount to maintenance and recovery from chronic pain Tuesday, May 14, 7 p.m. at Butterfly Naturopathic, 1721 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-980-8885 butterflynaturopathic.com/community-heath-talks

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 15, 3-5 p.m. at North Shore Community Resources, 201-935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Free. Registration required. 604-982-3320 [email protected]

The Art of Healthy Living Series: Counsellor Ruta Yawney will present a session entitled Listen to Your Heart with Guided Imagery and Music Thursday, May 15, 7-9 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Participants will learn about the power of music to activate innate capacity for healing and wellbeing. $15. 604-925-7270 ferrybuildinggallery.com

Clara's Big Ride: Bring the family and help cheer on Olympic champion Clara Hughes in her Canadian Grand Tour to raise awareness for mental health, Saturday, May 17 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in Dundarave Village between 24th and 25th streets. Event includes music, food and giveaways. clarasbigride.bell.ca

Compiled by Debbie Caldwell

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