Notices
Ladies Golf Group: Ladies 55+ are invited to join a group that plays Wednesdays at 9 a.m. from April to September at Murdo Frazer Golf Course, 2699 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. The club is intended to offer fun, friendship, fresh air and a little fitness. $20 for the season and $5.50 per game. 604-770-2419 [email protected]
Support Groups
Eye Deal: A support group for people with low vision meets the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m. in the atrium at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. 604-925-7280 westvancouver.ca/seniors
Family Caregiver Network Groups meet the first Thursday, 7-9 p.m. or second Wednesday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at North Shore Community Resources in Capilano Mall, 203-935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Discuss the challenges and positive experiences of caregiving and learn how to access health care and community services. Karyn Davies, 604-982-3320 [email protected]
Sound Advice: Informal workshops and discussions for people who are hard of hearing take place the first Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Drop-in fee: $2.50. 604-925-7280 westvancouver.ca/seniors
Volunteer Opportunities
Call for Volunteers: The Edible Garden Project is looking for seniors to mentor and work with young daycare children to create intergenerational gardens. Local seniors can share and pass on their knowledge of local food growing techniques and gardening tips. To volunteer, email [email protected] or call 778-986-3659.
Volunteers Needed: The North Vancouver Chapter of CARP - A New Vision of Aging for Canada is looking for volunteers for the executive board. CARP is a national, non-profit, nonpartisan organization whose mandate is to promote and protect the interests, rights and quality of life for Canadians as they age. Info: B.C. representative April Lewis, 604-536-8717 or [email protected]
Volunteers needed to work in the kitchen serving food Mondays-Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. 604-925-7280 westvancouver.ca/seniors
Meals on Wheels needs volunteers on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings. 604-922-3414 northshoremealsonwheels.org
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 mollienyehouse.com Arts and Crafts Bring your projects and enjoy the company of other crafters 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 mollienyehouse.com
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
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 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. 604-925-72800 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/season. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Dundarave Players: Musicians competent in reading music and playing piano, accordion, harmonica, violin or another musical instrument are invited to make some noise every Friday, 9-10:30 a.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. 604-925-7280 westvancouver.ca/seniors
Knit and Crochet Volunteers: All skill levels are invited to work on fundraising sale projects Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free. Materials provided. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com Movies Free screenings, which include popcorn, Fridays, 1-3:30 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. 604-983-6350 myparkgate.com
Music Group: Bring your instrument and play in a variety of keys and styles, and possibly play in the community Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: non-members $4/members $2. Coffee, tea and cookies will be provided. 604-987-5820 mollienyehouse.com
Oil Painting Instruction in a studio atmosphere Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Participants must have basic drawing skills and bring their own materials. $18 per season. 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com
Paper Tole Studio: A small independent group that shares their skills Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com Pottery Hand building wheel work, low and high fire, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. $18 per season, plus the cost of materials. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Quilters' Rendezvous: Bring your own projects to work on with fellow quilters, Wednesdays, noon-3 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $3. 604-983-6362 [email protected]
Quilting: A volunteer group that makes large raffle quilts and small projects all year round, Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com Quilting Bee A free workshop where you quilt for the centre, Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. 604-925-7280 westvancouver.ca/seniors
Seniors Acting Up: A cabaret group that performs at seniors facilities twice a month rehearses Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. $18 per season. Joan, 604-325-1857
Sewing Social: Bring your sewing machine and complete your projects, including quilts, in the company of others Thursdays, noon-3:30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: non-members $4/members $2. Coffee, tea and cookies provided. 604-987-4923
Silk Painting: Students of all levels will learn salt and resist techniques to make cards, scarves and yardage Mondays, 1-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. $18 per season and pay as you go for materials. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Singing Social: A casual singing group, no experience is necessary, Mondays, 10-11 a.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: non-members $4/members $2. Coffee, tea and cookies provided. 604-987-5820 mollienyehouse.com
Spinning Circle: Learn to spin your own yarn Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Participants must own and be prepared to transport their own spinning wheel to and from the centre. $10 per season. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Stained Glass: All levels are welcome, Fridays, 1-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. $18 per season, plus the cost of materials. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your nominal fee event to [email protected].
