Notices
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: nonmembers $4/members $2. 604-987-5820 mollienyehouse.com
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
The Seniors Tennis Association of the North Shore will host its annual picnic and round robin event Wednesday, Aug. 6 (Aug. 7 if it rains) at the Murdo Frazer Park tennis courts, off Elizabeth Way, North Vancouver. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. with a maximum of 72 players. Lunch will take place at noon. seniorstennis.ca
A Song of Seymour: The Elders Council for Parks in British Columbia will host a free slide presentation celebrating the landscape and history of Seymour followed by an interpretive nature walk Thursday, Aug. 7 at 11 a.m. Meet at the Heritage Centre, 1620 Mount Seymour Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-986-4892 [email protected]
Arts, Crafts, Music and Entertainment
Stamp Club: Welcomes stamp collectors and donations of stamps, the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 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. Archie, 604-988-4956
Tole Painting: Various days and times for beginners and advanced levels at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. $18 per season, plus the cost of materials. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Watercolour - Beginners and Advanced: Brush up on the basic techniques of watercolour painting with a review that will include flat and graded washes, wet on wet, dry brush, scraping and resisting Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. 604-925-7280 westvancouver.ca/seniors
Watercolour Painting: All levels are welcome to learn watercolour techniques, Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. $18 per season. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Weaving: Beginners welcome to learn new techniques Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. $18 per season. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Whittling/Woodcarving: All levels welcome, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. $18 per season. Wood and patterns supplied. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Woodworking Shop: Tuesdays-Fridays at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Call for times: 604-980-2474. Shop use by donation. silverharbourcentre.com
Dance
Daytime Dance: A ballroom dance group Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season or $2 drop-in. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Line Dancing: No partner required for these fun dance routines, Fridays: beginner, 1-2 p.m.; intermediate, 2-3 p.m.; and advanced, 3-4 p.m., at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. $48 for 12 classes. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Live Band Dance: Dance on one of the best dance floors on the North Shore the last Thursday of the month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Members, singles and nonmembers are welcome to attend. $12. 604-925-7280 westvancouver.ca/seniors
Scottish Country Dancing: Beginner and intermediate classes, Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. 604-922-4406 [email protected]
Scottish Country Dancing: Learn steps and keep fit too Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. $18 per season. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Education and Technology
Computer Instruction Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon at North Shore Volunteers for Seniors, 275 21st St., West Vancouver. Registration required. 604-922-1575 [email protected] nsvs.ca
Computer Club: Learn how to find free programs, solve problems and look up interesting topics on the web Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. $40 per year or $25 for January to August. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Computer Flight Simulation: Drop in and fly a Boeing 747 or some other aircraft on the computer the second and fourth Friday of each month, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. $2.25. 604-925-7280 westvancouver.ca/seniors
Chinese Seniors' Group: A Mandarin and Cantonese speaking group that meets for ESL class followed by tai chi practise at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Rosanna, 604-988-2931
Farsi Seniors' Group: A Farsi speaking group that meets Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon to socialize and practise speaking English at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information on your low-cost event to [email protected].
