Notices
Seniors Gathering: A free drop-in program for an informal get-together from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Come chat with City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto and Juliana Buitenhuis from community development at the June 10 meeting. 604-998-3460 nvcl.ca
Healthy by Nature: The Elders Council for Parks in British Columbia will host a free injury prevention training 25-minute hike along community trails to Deep Cove for active seniors who love the outdoors Monday, June 16 at 11 a.m. Meet at the Heritage Centre, 1620 Mount Seymour Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-986-4892 [email protected]
Sports, Recreation, Games, Fitness & Health
Mahjong: Mondays and Thursdays, 3-5 p.m. at North Shore Volunteers for Seniors, 275 21st St., West Vancouver. 604-922-1575 [email protected] nsvs.ca
Mahjong: An ancient Chinese game similar to gin rummy Mondays, 10 a.m. to noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Dropin fee: $2. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Mahjong: Learn how to play mahjong Mondays, 1-3:30 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
Memory Games: A program for the body, balance and brain every Monday, 1-3 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. $7. 604-982-8330.
Nordic Walking: Mondays, 1:30-3 p.m. at North Shore Volunteers for Seniors, 275 21st St., West Vancouver. 604-922-1575 [email protected] nsvs.ca
North Shore Keep Well: Exercise for one hour followed by refreshments, blood pressure checks, massages, reflexology and guest speakers Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2. 604-983-6350 myparkgate.com
Osteofit: A full body workout designed for those with osteoporosis at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Mondays and Fridays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Fee: $124 for 16 classes. Mondays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. or 1:45-2:45 p.m. $62 for eight classes. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Polio Survivors, MS or Stroke Recovery Exercises: Gentle water exercise classes for those affected take place every Tuesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. at West Vancouver Aquatic Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Fee: $7 per class. Alison Gelz, 604-925-7214, or Gaile Lacy, 604-986-0775
Ramblers: Meet at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. for an eight-to 10-kilometre hike every Monday at 9:30 a.m., rain or shine. Terrain is varied and proper footwear and clothing are required. Bring water and a bag lunch. New participants must phone prior to the first hike. 604-925-7280 westvancouver.ca/seniors
Scrabble - Double Word Score: A fun and challenging afternoon with others who love playing this thought-provoking word game Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. 604-925-7280 westvancouver.ca/seniors
Scrabble: Informal games to test your spelling Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Seniors Cyclists: Routes vary between 25-50 kilometres and are about three hours long. For a schedule of rides visit westvancouver.ca/seniors.
Seniors' Tennis Association of the North Shore: Players 55+ of all skill levels are invited to play daytime tennis Mondays to Fridays at reserved North Shore court times. Annual fee: $20. seniorstennis.ca [email protected]
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected].
