Notices
Formerly Married Club: A social group for formerly married men and women 55 years and older meets the first Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Weekly events are planned by committees and include dining, barbecues, theatre, games, dancing, tours, golf and more. 604-922-5839
Minds in Motion: A fitness and social program for people with early-stage Alzheimer's and a care partner hosted by Alzheimer Society of B.C. Fridays, 9:15-11:15 a.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. $24 per couple for four weeks. 604-987-5820
Tai Chi: Beginner and intermediate classes Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. A program for those interested in a very mild form of martial arts. A portion of each class is dedicated to qi gong. Drop-in fee: $7. 604-987-5820 mollienyehouse.com
Line Dancing will be available Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m., during July and August at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. All levels welcome. Drop-in fee: non-members $4/members $2. 604-987-5820 mollienyehouse.com
Internet, Email and Facebook for Seniors: Learn the basics Monday, July 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. No prior computer experience required. The presentation is intended for seniors, but anyone is welcome. nvdpl.ca
Life in Residential Care: A workshop that will focus on the process of adjustment after a person with dementia has moved into a residential care facility Tuesday, July 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 212-1200 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Learn about the changes to your role as a caregiver and how to enhance your visits. 604-984-8348 [email protected]
Harmony Arts Festival - Seniors Series: Free outdoor entertainment from 2 to 4 p.m. at West Vancouver Community Foundation Main Stage, John Lawson Park, foot of 16th Street, West Vancouver. Schedule: Aug. 3, Diane Lines' Jump; Aug. 4, Dal Richards' Orchestra; and Aug. 10, Trio Accord. harmonyarts.ca.
Arts, Crafts, Music & Entertainment
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 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 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
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
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
Stamp Club: The first and third Thursdays of the month, 12:30-3 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Drop-in fee: $2. westvancouver.ca/seniors
Stamp Club: The North Shore Stamp Club meets every other Monday at 6:30 p.m. at The Summerhill, 135 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Collectors of all levels are welcome. John Thomson, 604-984-3360
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email event information to [email protected].
