Notices
Seniors Better Balance Program: A balance and mobility group training program emphasizing fall and injury prevention for community dwelling older adults who are at high risk for falls/injuries and social isolation. The next session of classes begins Nov. 24 at West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 604-925-7211. All interested registrants require an appointment in advance for a one-on-one assessment. Assessment: $11. Classes: $11. [email protected]
Seniors Gathering: A free drop-in program for an informal get-together and chat from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Archivist Janet Turner will remember the First World War through the writings of North Vancouver resident Walter Draycott at the Dec. 9 meeting. 604-998-3460 nvcl.ca
Sports, Recreation, Games, Fitness & Health
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.
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
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
Norwest Men's Curling Club is looking for new recruits. They curl from October to March on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:45-3:15 p.m. at the North Shore Winter Club, 1325 East Keith Rd., North Vancouver. No experience is required and instruction is provided where necessary. 604-218-9424 [email protected]
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
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 bagged lunch. New participants must phone prior to the first hike. 604-925-7280 westvancouver.ca/seniors
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell
