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Notices Local Volkssport Club will host a noncompetitive five-/10-kilometre walk in the Ambleside area of West Vancouver Sunday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. Free for new participants.

Notices

Local Volkssport Club will host a noncompetitive five-/10-kilometre walk in the Ambleside area of West Vancouver Sunday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. Free for new participants. 604-682-8390 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]

Chronic Pain Management: A free workshop Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Seniors' Activity Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Learn about the pain cycle and management techniques. 604-980-2474 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

Bone Health: Learn about bone function, bone composition, the bone cycle, osteoporosis, goals of therapy, nondrug measures, and use of medications Thursday, Nov. 13, 7-8:30 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-987-4471 x8175 nvdpl.ca

Flu Vaccination Clinics will take place at London Drugs Thursday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 2032 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver (604-980-3661), and Friday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Park Royal North, West Vancouver (604-926-9616).

Why We Don't Heal and How We Can: A free lecture Thursday, Nov. 13, 7-9 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Discover how to attain and maintain optimum health without surrendering to harmful drugs and suffering. Find out why we get sick and how to be well. natureshealthltd.com

Become Younger, Feeling Good and Looking Great: Find out the secrets to antiaging and how to restore youthfulness, vital energy and health through simple solutions Monday, Nov. 17, 7-9 p.m. at Utopia Gifts, 1826 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Free. natureshealthltd.com

Sports, Fitness & Health

Badminton: A program for ages 16 and older Fridays, 1:15-3:15 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $3. 604-982-8300 jbcc.ca

Belly Dancing: From beginner to advanced. Learn the art of this sensual dance while getting a full body workout and having fun. Instructor Pooneh Alizadeh is a professional modern Egyptian and folkloric dance instructor and choreographer. The first class is free. Everyone welcome. 604-809-2187

Box Lacrosse: Registration is open for new and returning players. Boys and girls between five and 16 who are looking for a way to keep in shape, develop hand-eye co-ordination and meet new friends are encouraged to participate. northshoreminorlacrosse.com

Compiled by Debbie Caldwell

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