Notices
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.
Strachan Hartley Legacy Run: Runners, walkers, kids and dogs are invited to join the eighth annual Make a Difference five/10-kilometre run Sunday, Oct. 19, 9:15 a.m. for 10-km and 9:30 a.m. for five-km at Handsworth secondary, 1044 Edgewood Rd., North Vancouver. shlf.ca/run
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: My Big Fat Diet - The Evolving Science of Food Nutrition, Oct. 21, 7-9 p.m. The West Vancouver Community Centre at 2121 Marine Dr. will offer free health classes. Schedule includes: yoga, Oct. 20, 3-4 p.m.; pilates, Oct. 28, 5-6 p.m.; and therapeutic stretch, Oct. 29, 9-10 a.m. westvanlibrary.ca
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
Radon in Your Environment: The Canadian Cancer Society will lead a discussion about radon - a naturally occurring, colourless, odourless cancer-causing gas that can build up in your home Oct. 22, 7-8 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver (registration required: 604-984-0286 x8144) and Oct. 28, 7-8 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver (registration required: 604-929-3727 x8166).
Art of Healthy Living Series: Joyanna Anthony will host an Idea Party Thursday, Oct. 23, 7-9 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Individuals who feel stuck, want to discover their dreams or need input on how to promote themselves are invited to join this evening where hundreds of ideas, solutions and connections will be shared. $15. ferrybuildinggallery.com
Flu Vaccination Clinics will take place Thursday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at London Drugs, 2032 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-980-3661
Workplace Wellness - Community Connections North Shore: Business people with an interest in workplace mental health are invited to a free networking and information sharing evening Thursday, Oct. 23, 6-9 p.m. at Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art, 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Registration required. northwestvancouver. cmha.bc.ca
Consonantia: Spiritual practice workshops Saturday, Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. There will be two concurrent workshops on crystal bowl meditation and listening into the divine at 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. (take one in the morning, the other in the afternoon). Participation by donation. Registration required. 604-988-8835 [email protected] merton.ca
Natural Physique and Athletics Association B.C. Championships: See some of Canada's top natural physique athletes compete Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. $50. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com npaa.ca
Strokes: A session with Dr. Ahmad Ghahary, a clinical pharmacist, to learn all about strokes, including risk factors, types of strokes, the impact of strokes, lifestyle advice, non-drug measures and medications used to prevent and treat strokes Saturday, Oct. 25, 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-929-3727 nvdpl.ca
Bike to Work Week will take place from Oct. 27 to Nov. 2. More than 30 celebration stations will be set up across Metro Vancouver and bike commuters are invited to stop for free bike repairs, coffee, snacks, maps, prize draws and more. North Shore celebration stations will be located at Lions Gate Bridge, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 4-6 p.m. and Mackay Road and First Street, North Vancouver, Thursday, Oct. 30, 6:30-9 a.m. bikehub.ca
Spiritual & Emotional Health
Meditation Circle: Drop-in for a peer-led practice suitable for beginners every Tuesday, 9:30-10 a.m. at North Shore Women's Centre, 131 East Second St., North Vancouver. Participants are welcome to stay after for tea and conversation. Free, but donations gratefully accepted. 604-984-6009
Meditation Drop-In: Calm your mind and destress every Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. at The Oracle, 103-1346 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. The classes are led by experienced meditators with a different theme each week. Admission by donation with proceeds going to charity. 604-984-9098
Meditation for Everyone: Practical classes Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in $12 per class or $60.90 (non-members)/$48.70 (members) for six classes. 604-221-2271 kmcvancouver. org/classes/north-vancouver
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email [email protected]
