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The Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3: 305: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver under the direction of Nicolas Krusek. There are opportunities for string players.

The Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3: 305: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver under the direction of Nicolas Krusek. There are opportunities for string players. Yearly fees: $150 (adults), $75 (students). Info: 6049221035.

Caroun Photo Club: Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Visitors are welcome. Info: www. carounphotoclub.com.

Deep Cove Ladies' Lions Club meets at 6: 30 p.m. on the second and last Wednesday of each month at Lions Garey Ham Court, 936 Bowron Court, North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: Sally Scott, 604-924-1923.

North Shore Chamber Orchestra meets Wednesdays, 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. at Sutherland Secondary, 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver and is looking for new string players. Info: jeanaireland1@hotmail. com or 604-980-3132.

North Shore Chorus meets Wednesdays, 7: 15-9: 45 p.m., at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: 604-985-2559, www.nschorus.com or audreyowen@shaw.ca.

North Vancouver Newcomers' Club welcomes singles and couples who are new to the community or have experienced change of status and are looking for a new social group with meetings the first Wednesday of the month as well as a variety of activities throughout the month. Info and details: Heather, 604-990-0240.

Pacific Spirit Choir is preparing Messiah and Mozart's Requiem as well as repertoire for their May 2012 tour of Holland, Belgium and France. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7: 45 to 9: 45 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. New members welcome. Info: Gerald van Wyck, music director, 604-808-5231 or www.pacificspiritchoir.ca.

reVive Vocal Ensemble is expanding and inviting young women, 19 years and over, to join their group, which rehearses Wednesdays, 6: 45-9 p.m. at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. For more information call Tiffany at 604-813-8433 or musicrevives@gmail.com.

Soroptimist International of North and West Vancouver, a volunteer service organization for business and professional women, meets on the second Wednesday of each month, September to June, 7 p.m. Info and location: 604-980-0108 or sinorth.westvancouver@ soroptimist.net. Guests are welcome.

SpeakerHub Toastmasters meets every Wednesday, 5: 457: 15 p.m. in the Education Centre at 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Guests are welcome. Info: Gordon at 604-986-3179 or gbl@ netsplash.ca.

Weavers Square Dance Club: Plus Dancing every Wednesday, 7: 30-10 p.m. at St. Martin's Church Hall, 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver. Info: Carole, 604-987-6115.

Thursday

Bingo: Every Thursday, 6-10 p.m. at the North Shore Alano Club, 176 East Second St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-4141.

Canadian Federation of University Women: The North Vancouver chapter of this national organization committed to improving women's status and human rights meets on the second Thursday of every month, September to May, 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-1274 or www.vcn.bc.ca/cfuwns/.

Chancel Choir: New members are invited to join the choir which practices on Thursdays, 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. No experience necessary. Info: www.st-andrews-united.ca or 604-985-0408.

Community Lunch: Come and enjoy lunch with other people in the neighbourhood, Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m. Hosted by the Sharing Abundance Association at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Info: www.st-andrews-united.ca or 604-985-0709.

Cool North Shore Drinks: Monthly gatherings with interesting, edgy and engaging dialogue about sustainability issues every third Thursday (except June, July and August). Hosted by Legacy North Shore Society. Info: info@coolnorthshore.ca.

Dads' Parenting: Westcoast Family Resources Society offers a free group on Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Call Stephen at 604417-3407 for information and venue.

Deep Cove Bookworms: A book club that meets the second Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m. in a private home. New members welcome. The group chooses the books; primarily fiction (both classic and modern). Email lauriekienlen@ yahoo.ca for location and info.

Duplicate Bridge: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 12: 45-4 p.m. in the Cedarview Room at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 604-987-7529.

English Classes: All are welcome to basic and intermediate level classes, Thursdays from 6: 30-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 10: 30 a.m.noon, at 941 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Cost: Free. Information: 604-657-0908.

Host Program Orientation: Make a newcomer feel more welcome in the community. Orientation sessions are the second Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m. at the North Shore Multicultural Society, 207-123 East 15th St., North Vancouver. To RSVP or for more information contact Virginia at 604-988-2931 or virginiac@ nsms.ca.

Mentoring Orientation: Learn how you can encourage and inspire someone in your profession to fulfill their potential. Meetings are the second Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the North Shore Multicultural Society, 207-123 East 15th St. North Vancouver. Info: Rosy at 604 988 2931 or rosyj@nsms.ca.

Mount Seymour United Church Thrift Shop is open Thursdays, 2-8 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Van. Info: www.mtseymourunited.com.

Mount Seymour United Community Gospel Choir: Practices are held once a month at 7: 30 p.m. at the church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. No experience is necessary and all voices are welcome. Info: 604-929-1336 or www.mtseymourunited.com.

North Shore Safety Council meets on the first Thursday of most months, noon-1: 30 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. All are welcome who have an interest in pedestrian, cyclist, driver, sport and home safety. Info: 604-983-6444, ext. 7233 or www. northshoresafetycouncil.ca.

North Vancouver Community Band meets Thursdays, 7: 30-9: 15 p.m. at Carson Graham secondary, 2145 Jones Ave., North Vancouver. All musicians are welcome to join this fun and friendly group. Info: Victor, saxalamode@msn.com.

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