The Art of Healthy Living: A series of workshops with Vancouver's top health and wellness professionals will run until June 23 in West Vancouver at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., Ambleside Youth Centre in Ambleside Park and Lawson Creek Studio, 1756 Argyle Ave. Info: ferrybuildinggallery.com. Registration: 604-925-7270.
Bike to Work Week: Participate in a friendly competition aimed at encouraging people to cycle to work May 27-June 2. Commuter stations with snacks, maps information and free bike repairs will be offered at more than 50 locations. Info and registration: btww.ca.
Living Well Talks: Lions Gate Cardiac Rehab and Cardio-metabolic Clinic will offer a series of free seminars on heart health Mondays from 6: 30 to 7: 30 p.m. in the Cardiac Rehab office, 200-101 West 16th St., North Vancouver. Topic: May 27, heart disease and mental health and exercise and heart health with a focus on heart disease. Info: vancouverhearthealth.com.
Paddle Sport Race Series: Competitive and noncom-petitive, novice to experienced paddlers are invited to paddle any type of craft Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Check-in begins at 6 p.m. with a warm-up at 6: 30 p.m. Schedule: May 28, Twin Island; June 4, Grey Rocks Roche Point; June 11, Roche Point to Maple Beach; June 18, Woodlands Criterium Buoy Race and June 25, Conquer the Cove. Race entry fee: $5. Registration: 604-929-2268 or tuesdaynightracing.com.
The B.C. Balance and Dizziness Disorders Society Support Group will hold its inaugural North Shore meeting Wednesday, May 29, 2 p.m. at The Summerhill, 135 West 15th St., North Vancouver. The group will then start regular meetings on the fourth Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. and will have the occasional guest speaker. Free. RSVP: 604-878-8383. or [email protected].
Life, Love, Laughter and the Power of Play: Explore the nature of playfulness and its effects on health and relationships Wednesday, May 29, 7 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association. Admission by donation. Info: 604-9876959 or northwestvancouver. cmha.bc.ca.
Role of Kinesiologists in Rehabilitation: Learn how kinesiologists assist those with chronic diseases, injuries or disabilities to achieve and maintain active lives using appropriate exercise as medicine Wednesday, May 29, 6: 30 p.m. at Lions Gate Integrated Health, 801-145 East 13th St., North Vancouver. Free. Registration: lifemoves.ca/ news_events/events.htm or 604-283-1858, ext. 1.
Yoga in the Gallery: Far-had from Maa Yoga studio will guide a gentle hatha style yoga class using breath work, stretching and meditation Wednesday, May 29, 11: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m. at the Seymour Art Gallery, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Open to all levels. Fee: $10/$8. Registration: 604-924-1378.
An Ounce of Prevention - Preventative Care Guidelines: Dr. Jonathan Hislop will address preventative health measures, from cancer screenings to vitamins Friday, May 31, 2-4 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: westvanlibrary.ca.
Ambleside Mile Race: The annual community day race will take place Saturday, June 1, 10: 30 a.m. at Ambleside Park, West Vancouver. Check-in will begin at 8: 30 a.m. Participants must be at least 19-years-old. Fee: $25. Registration and info: 604-925-7270 or westvancouver.ca/level3.aspx?id=43908.
Neurofeedback Demo Sessions: Nicklas Ehrlich of Vital Synergy Mind Fitness will offer free 30-45 minute sessions June 2, 8 and 15 at 201-224 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. For more information, visit vitalsynergy.ca.
The Hominum Vancouver Chapter: A support and discussion group to help gay, bisexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single, meets every Monday at 7: 30 p.m. at various locations. For more information and locations, contact Bernie, 604688-8639, or Don, 604-3299760.
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