North Shore Kidney Run: Support the Kidney Foundation at a 2.5 kilometre walk or five km fun run Sunday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. (registration 8 a.m.) at Ambleside Park, West Vancouver. northshorekidneyrun.ca
Zumba Special: Fitness classes Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver. Different dance styles are incorporated into a onehour class for a fun way to get a cardio, core and full body workout. $25 per month for unlimited use during the month of September. 604-971-3578 [email protected]
Family to Family Course: An intense 12-week education course for families dealing with serious mental illness Tuesdays until Dec. 2, 7-9:30 p.m. at North Shore Disability Resource Centre, 3158 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. The course is taught by trained family members who themselves have ill relatives and many years' experience dealing with the system. It will be of particular interest to families whose relatives have recently been diagnosed. Free. 604-926-0856 northshoreschizophrenia.org
Qigong Classes: Transform stress into inner peace and vitality Wednesdays Sept. 24 to Dec. 10, 9:45-11 a.m. at Silk Purse Art Gallery, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. First class by donation, drop-in fee $20, discount for paying in advance or seniors. 604-916-0857
Authors in our Community: Claudia Cornwall discusses her book Catching Cancer: The Quest for its Viral and Bacterial Causes, Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 7-8:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca
Art of Healthy Living Series Presents Finding Balance on the Rollercoaster Ride of Life Thursday, Sept. 25, from 7-9 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. The evening will focus on the benefits of meditation in daily life and more. Admission $15. To register call 604-925-7270
Insomnia: Getting Deep About Sleep: Join Dr. Ahmad Ghahary for a session about insomnia Thursday, Sept. 25, 7-8:30 p.m. at Capilano Library, 3045 Highland Blvd. Learn about stages of sleep, diagnosis and more. Free, registration is required. 604-987-4471 x8175
B.C. Balance and Dizziness Disorders Support Group will meet Thursday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m. at Summerhill Parc retirement community, 135 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Guest speaker Victoria McLeod will talk about understanding tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, and solutions. Free, everyone welcome and includes refreshments. 604-770-2131 [email protected]
Learn About Hypertension: Join Dr. Ahmad Ghahary Saturday, Sept. 27, 2:30-4 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, and learn about measuring blood pressure, harms of hypertension and more. Free; registration required. 604-929-3727 x8166
Deep Cove Classic: Hosted by the Deep Cove Rowing Club Sunday, Sept. 28, 7:30 a.m. at 2156 Banbury Rd. The scenic 5.5-kilometre course starts at the boat house and finishes at Panorama Beach. Three age groups, junior, open and masters. Entries due by Thursday, Sept. 25 and can be found at deepcoverowingclub.com.
Strides for Melanoma Walk for Awareness: All ages are welcome to join the event Sunday, Sept. 28 1-3 p.m. at Ambleside Beach, West Vancouver. Includes entertainment by The Benders. melanomanetwork.ca
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected].
