Notices
24Fit Camp Challenge: Workouts every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Brockton school, 3467 Duval Rd., North Vancouver. People of all fitness levels are welcome. Includes complete wellness evaluation, body scan analysis and coaching. Free. 604-230-5075
Qigong Classes: Transform stress into inner peace and vitality Wednesdays until 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
Energy Balancing with Chi Kung: Experience greater flow of energy in your body and more Tuesdays until Dec. 16, 7-9 p.m. at 103-1346 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. By donation, with proceeds going towards foundations in Mexico and Indonesia. 604-984-9098 [email protected]
Health Month at the Library: The West Vancouver Memorial Library at 1950 Marine Dr., will host programs and activities planned to get participants up and moving, eating right and sleeping better. Schedule includes: Are you Aching for a Good Night’s Sleep? Oct. 18, 2-4 p.m. The West Vancouver Community Centre at 2121 Marine Dr. will offer free health classes. Schedule includes: Walk your Neighbourhood, Oct. 14, 2 p.m. westvanlibrary.ca
Art of Healthy Living Series — Dreams and Healing: An evening examining dream theories and their connections to healing the body, mind and soul with facilitator Alfred DePew Thursday, Oct. 16, 7-9 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. $15. 604-925-7270 ferrybuildinggallery.com
Empowering Patients and Caregivers: Saving the Health care System Money and Saving Lives - Nurse Connie Jorsvik will give a free presentation on helping seriously ill individuals navigate the B.C. health care system Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7-9 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. The presentation will include how to be a powerful voice for yourself or for someone you love, communicate with your doctor so your concerns are heard and get the thorough and safe care you need in an emergency room and in the hospital. 604-440-6795 [email protected]
Saturday Night Boxing: Watch a display of amateur Olympic-style boxing with teams from all over the province Saturday, Oct. 18, 6:30-10 p.m. at Griffins Boxing, 326 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. $25. 604-980-1900 griffinsboxing.com/events/ear/
Cross the Bridge Fundraiser: All are welcome to join the Curves team on their annual walk across Lions Gate Bridge in support of breast cancer awareness Sunday, Oct. 19. Check in at the Winners parking lot at Park Royal South at 9:30 a.m. and the walk will begin at 10 a.m. $15 minimum.
Spiritual & Emotional Health
Meditation: Learn simple, effective meditations to improve states of mind, reduce stress and increase vitality and health with Buddhist nun Kelsang Delek Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to noon at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. $10 per class or $40 for five. 604-221-2271 meditateinvancouver.org
Meditation in the Christian Tradition: Mondays, 7 p.m. at the St. Edmund’s Catholic Church, 545 Mahon Ave., North Vancouver, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Parish, 2347 Inglewood Ave., West Vancouver, and Fridays, 9:30 a.m., in a private North Vancouver home. Groups are part of the ecumenical B.C. Christian Meditation Community. Anyone interested is welcome. Free. Colleen, 604-985-1592 [email protected] wccm.org
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell
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