Current Conversations: A lively gathering that will include movement, stimulating conversation, new ideas, laughter and an opportunity to reconnect with old friends or make new ones Fridays, 1:30-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Seniors' Activity Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Refreshments will be served. $3. 604-980-2474
Snooker: Everyone from novice to expert is welcome Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $4 per month or $40 per year. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Table Games: Drop in and play bridge, scrabble, tile rummy, or other board games Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2, coffee, tea and cookies provided. 604-987-5820 mollienyehouse.com
Table Tennis: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon and Fridays, 1-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season. Equipment provided. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Table Tennis: Wednesdays, 2:45-5 p.m.; Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m.; and Sundays, 11:15 to 1 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Drop-in fee: $2. 604-925-7280 westvancouver.ca/seniors
Tai Chi: Healing exercises that promote calmness, strength, flexibility and confidence Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $26 for eight classes. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com Tai Chi Yang Sty le This class will introduce the basic principles and movement of tai chi Wednesdays, 10:30-11:45 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $8/$6.50. 604-982-8326
Walking Club: Walk local trails and pathways, then meet for coffee Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Participants should be able to walk comfortably for a minimum of one hour. Drop-in fee: non-members $4/members $2. 604-987-5820 mollienyehouse.com Walking Group Thursdays, 1:30-3 p.m. at North Shore Volunteers for Seniors, 275 21st St., West Vancouver. 604-922-1575 [email protected] nsvs.ca
Yoga: Gentle stretches and breathing exercises to help flexibility and relax your mind Mondays, 9-10 a.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $48 for eight classes. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Support Group
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 inter-generational gardens. Local seniors can share and pass on their knowledge of local food growing techniques and gardening tips. 778-986-3659 [email protected]
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, non-partisan organization that's 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
Meals on Wheels needs volunteers on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings. northshoremealsonwheels.org
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email [email protected]
