BINGO Fridays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Kiwanis Lynn Manor, 2555 Whiteley Court, North Vancouver. Enter by side door. Three cards for $1. 604-971-1327
THE HUMMINGBIRD SINGERS OF ELDERCOLLEGE are looking for a senior alto, lead/soloist to join their choir and perform a wide variety of music for seniors. Rehearsals are Fridays, 2 p.m. at Churchill House, 150 West 29th St., North Vancouver. 604-929-6564
GRANDPARENTS' DAY The Elders Council for Parks in British Columbia will host a free family program in partnership with the Young Naturalists' Club Sunday, Sept. 15, 1-3 p.m. at the Heritage Centre, 1620 Mount Seymour Rd., North Vancouver. Grandparents and grandchildren are invited for a nature walk followed by a dreamcatcher workshop. Registration required. [email protected] elderscouncilforparks.org
SENIORS' HEALTH FORUM - BECOMING YOUNGER NEXT YEAR Fanny Kiefer will moderate a forum with seniors experts Lillian Zimmerman, Barrie Chapman and Ellen MacKay Tuesday, Sept. 17, 7-9 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Admission by donation to the West Vancouver Community Foundation. 604-925-8153
LOCAL HEROES SPEAKERS' SERIES The West Vancouver Historical Society will launch this series Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Craig Bowlsby, author of Empire of Ice will talk about local hockey history. 778-279-2275 [email protected]
KEEP WELL WEEK The North Shore Keep Well Society will hold a demonstration exercise class Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1 p.m. at Capilano Mall (near the Walmart entrance), 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. The class will highlight the importance of seniors keeping well by leading active and independent lives. keepwellsociety.ca
MEMORY AND AGING WORKSHOP The Council of Senior Citizens' Organizations of British Columbia will lead a workshop that explains how memory functions and how it changes with aging Thursday, Sept. 19, 2-3:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Tips will be given for maintaining and improving memory and advice about when and how to seek professional help. Registration required. 604-984-0286 x8144
TRANSITION TO RESIDENTIAL CARE The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will host an education session designed for family caregivers considering residential care options for a person with dementia Thursday, Sept. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 212-1200 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Information will be provided on how to access residential care, considerations when choosing a facility and strategies for preparing for transition. Registration required. 604-984-8348 [email protected]
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Beginner and intermediate classes start Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. 604-922-4406
Arts, Crafts, Music & Entertainment
ACOUSTIC JAM Bring your instrument and join in Mondays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: non-members $4/members $2. 604-987-5820
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell
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