Notices
Ugly Sweater Holiday Trail Run and Social: A Christmas Open House for trail runners Sunday, Nov. 30, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Jaycee House, 1251 Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver. Participants run or walk a three-five kilometre loop as many times as they like in a four-hour period. $25/$10. Proceeds from the run will be donated to North Shore Search and Rescue. [email protected] facebook.com/events/1580368105527085
Pain: Don’t Let it Stop You From Living Well: A free lecture to learn more about pain and ways of coping with it Tuesday, Dec. 2, 7-8:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Call to reserve as seating is limited. 604-912-0264.
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]
Nia Classes: An integration of Western dance modalities with Eastern martial arts that incorporates yoga Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m. and Thursdays, 1:05 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee $10.25. nianow.com/dianne-vowles
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
Sports, Fitness & Health
Bollywood Workout: Tuesdays, 8-9 p.m. at Harry Jerome Community Centre, 123 East 23rd St., North Vancouver. $9. 604-987-7529 shiamak.com
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
Co-ed Indoor Soccer: Sundays, 7-9 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. $6. 604-925-7270
Community Fitness: The Morning Glory Fitness Movement is a band of fun, health-conscious North Shore residents that meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 a.m. to participate in a 45-minute outdoor boot camp. Rain or shine. All welcome. Free. Workout locations: morninggloryfitness.wordpress.com.
Dragon Boat: All ages and levels of experience are invited to join a women’s team that trains two days a week in Deep Cove. Cait, 604-773-5235 [email protected]
Dragon Boat: North Shore Dragon Busters, a breast cancer survivor team, is looking for crew members. Practices are Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings in Deep Cove. 604-988-0606 dragonbusters.ca
Dragon Boat: Women looking for a dragon boat team or who would like to try it are invited to join the Perfect Catch, a Deep Cove-based team that practises Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m. Karin, 604-980-0108 [email protected]
Fitness Classes for Weight Loss: For people who want to start a program alongside others who are in a similar situation Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver. Different dance styles are incorporated into a one-hour class for a fun way to get a cardio, core and full body workout. $30 per month for unlimited use. 604-971-3578 [email protected]
Full Body Blast: A fast-paced, high-intensity workout alternating between weights, cardio and core to keep the heart rate high to maximize calorie expenditure Thursdays, 12:10-1 p.m. at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St. Fee: $6.55 drop-in or part of the North Vancouver Recreation Commission fitness membership. 605-987-8138
Girls Hockey: Now accepting new players, girls ages five to eight. nsfiha.org
Health Sessions for Women: Learn about perimenopause and menopause (hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia and forgetfulness) one Thursday a month in the Dover Lounge at 150 West 29th St., North Vancouver. $5. All proceeds to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. Registration is required, 778-231-9860 or [email protected].
Hearts in Motion Walking Club: The following is a list of walks on the North Shore: Parkgate Community Centre, Monday and Thursday at various times; Capilano Mall, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8-9 a.m. Janet, 604-983-9976. Caulfeild Village, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at various times. Rosemin, 604-922-3999. Annual membership fee: $10.
Health Walks: Explore the North Shore outdoors and other parts of the Lower Mainland, guided by volunteers. Walks are free. greenclub.bc.ca
Hiking club for women 50 years and older meets every Tuesday. Time and location arranged on Monday. Good physical condition is required to enjoy a scenic, invigorating day. Renata, 604-929-4694
I Hope Family Centre offers a variety of free health-related services. Visit familyservices.bc.ca for schedules and locations.
Jazzercise: Colleen Brown teaches Mondays to Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Lions Gate Hospital gym, 231 East 15th St., North Vancouver. 604-986-5934
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell
