Notices
Wonder Women Run4Mom: A memorial run to honour women who struggle with significant life challenges like mental illness, addiction and domestic violence Saturday, July 26. This is a virtual event powered by FitCause, so anyone can join. Wearable technology is needed or a fitness app like Nike +, RunKeeper or the Moves app. Participants choose their distance, the more points and steps that get racked up will go towards showing the world how far participants can go to break the silence. There will be a pep party for registrants on Thursday, July 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. All proceeds will go towards support for Battered Women's Services and the Canadian Mental Health Association. fitcause. com/missions/wonder-womenrun4mom
Support Groups
North Shore Self-Help Parkinson's Group meets the second Wednesday of each month, 1:30-3 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. This is a group for people with Parkinson's and caregivers to meet for support, information and resource sharing, conversation, coffee and good humour. 604-980-0575
North Shore Prostate Support and Awareness Group: A cancer support group where you can hear about the latest medical information, meets the fourth Tuesday of the month, (except December) 7-9 p.m. at Lions Gate Hospital, 231 East 15th St. [email protected]
North Shore Schizophrenia Society holds monthly support group meetings for family and friends of those with serious mental illnesses, 7:30 p.m. at the Family Support Centre, 205-1865 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-926-0856 northshoreschizophrenia.org
North Van Hearing Voices Group: A drop-in support group for people who hear voices and would like to talk about their experiences in a supportive, non-judgemental environment meets every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the YWCA, 318-260 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. 604-983-6018
North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre offers support for stroke survivors and their families. 778-340-5803 nssrc.org
Overeaters Anonymous offers a 12-step program of recovery from compulsive eating Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. at North Shore Alano Club, 176 East Second St., North Vancouver. 604-435-4517
Parenting Group: Gather with other parents to discuss spiritual topics, parenting issues and social connection, the first and third Wednesdays of the month, 10:15-11:15 a.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Childcare is offered. 604-929-1336 mtseymourunited.com
People in Pain Network: A monthly support group for individuals who live with chronic pain and their families meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, 6-8 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. 604-628-8801 melanie@harmonyosteopathy. ca pipain.com
Post-Partum Support Group: Hosted at the John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver, Fridays 12:30-2:30 p.m. 604-255-7999
Respiratory Disease Education: Lions Gate Hospital is offering sessions to help persons living with asthma, COPD or other chronic respiratory diseases develop management strategies to control their disease. Smoking cessation classes also available 604-988-3131 x4954
Single Mom's Support Group: Facilitated by the North Shore Women's Centre. Discuss pertinent issues and network. 604-984-6009 northshorewomen.ca
Skin Cancer Support Group: Monthly meetings for individuals and families dealing with melanoma. Location varies. Everyone welcome. 604-985-1999 saveyourskin.ca
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Tuesday, 5 p.m., at the Lions Housing Complex, 1300 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Dianne, 604-929-3649
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected].
