Notices
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
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
The Elders Council for Parks in B.C. will host a revealing drama about Elizabeth Rebbick, an entrepreneur, master gardener and visionary owner of the Capilano Suspension Bridge Friday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. at the Heritage Centre, 1620 Mount Seymour Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required.
elderscouncilforparks.org
VOLUNTEER FACILITATORS are needed for the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Circle on the North Shore. This position requires 20 hours initial training, monthly or bi-monthly facilitator or steering committee meetings, and weekly circle facilitation. Facilitators contact new and ongoing participants, promote the circle and take care of purchasing snacks, tracking and reporting attendance and carrying out bi-annual
evaluation of the circle. The next training session will take place Oct. 25-27. 604-669-1616
VOLUNTEER TRAINING WITH SENIORS PEER SUPPORT COUNSELLING PROGRAM
Learn skills and share with your peers to provide confidential emotional support and resources to assist seniors to keep well and be supported while experiencing challenges. Class starts later October-November. Applications can be picked up at the Seniors Programs Office, John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. 604-982-8333 604-987-8138 x211 Arts, Crafts, Music & Entertainment
BAZAAR GROUP
Help make craft sales a success, Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free, materials provided. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
CALLING ALL HARMONICA PLAYERS
Looking for seniors with some experience to start a weekly group Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Ellis, 604-988-8679 CHOIR A mixed choir that entertains at the centre and for outside groups practises Fridays, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. $25 per season. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
CRAFT GROUP
Experienced knitters are wanted to make things for the centre to raise funds Wednesdays, 10 a.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. 604-925-7280 westvancouver. ca/seniors
CREATIVE CRAFTS
Learn new projects and create quality items for Silver Harbour's craft sales Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free. Materials provided. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
THE DEEP COVE OLD TIME JAZZ BAND needs senior musicians to fill in for their performances when regular players are on vacation. Practices take place on Mondays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Lions Court, 936 Bowron Court, North Vancouver. Wilf Fawcett, 604-929-6191 [email protected]
DRESSMAKING
Instruction on all aspects of sewing, including tailoring, cutting and fitting, Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Sewing machines and sergers available, but bring your own materials. $18 per season. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your event to [email protected].
