Sports, Recreation, Games, Fitness & Health
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. $48 for eight classes. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Support Groups
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. To volunteer, email [email protected] or call 778-986-3659.
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 whose 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 westvancouver.ca/seniors
Meals on Wheels needs volunteers on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings. 604-922-3414 northshoremealsonwheels.org
Arts, Crafts, Music & Entertainment
Acoustic Jam: Bring your instrument and join in Mondays, 1:30-3:30 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
Arts and Crafts: Bring your projects and enjoy the company of other crafters Mondays, 1:30-3:30 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
Bazaar Group: Help make craft sales a success, Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free, materials provided. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Choir: A mixed choir that entertains at the centre and for outside groups practises Fridays from 9:45 a.m. to noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. $28 per season. 604-980-2474 silverharbourcentre.com
Craft Group: Experienced knitters are wanted to make things for the centre to raise funds Wednesdays, 10 a.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St. 604-925-7280 westvancouver.ca/seniors
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email event information to [email protected].
