NOTICES
Seniors' Chair Exercise Classes: A free drop-in program Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. at St. Martin's Anglican Church, 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver. The class is low-impact concentrating on balance, stability and core strength for fall prevention. There will also be work on upper and lower body strength with a cardiovascular component. Following the class there will be a healthy snack and an opportunity to socialize. Registration and info: Beverley, 604-988-1410.
Ladies Golf Group: Ladies 55+ are invited to join a group that plays Wednesdays at 9 a.m. from April to September at Murdo Frazer Golf Course, 2699 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. The club guarantees fun, friendship, fresh air and a little fitness. Membership is $20 for the season and $5.50 per game. Info: Carole, [email protected] or 604-987-6115.
Pitch and Putt Golf: The West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre program will start in April at the Ambleside Par 3 course. The group meets on Mondays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. Starting in May, Monday programming will include bus trips to various courses throughout the Lower Mainland. There will be a year-end tournament and luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 12. Membership fee: $10. Bus cost and green fees vary depending on the course location. Schedule: westvancouver.ca/seniors. Registration: 604925-7280.
TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) Talks: A screening of talks on "ideas worth spreading" followed by discussion and coffee Wednesdays, April 17, May 1, 15, 29, June 12 and 26, 12: 30-2: 30 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Fee: $20/$16. Register at Park-gate front desk. Info: 604-983-6350.
The Academy of Aging: A series of free seminars to educate and equip seniors to approach their retirement years with confidence will be put on by Community Integration Services Society with the assistance of the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors program from 12: 30 to 1: 30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Schedule: April 19, Exercise and Healthy Lifestyle and April 26, Legal Resources for Senior Citizens. Info: [email protected] or 604-986-1511.
ARTS, CRAFTS, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT 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. Info: John Thomson, 604-984-3360.
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. For more information, phone Archie at 604988-4956.
Stitches and Strokes: Bring your painting, crochet, knitting or needlework and share helpful hints with others Fridays, 9: 3011: 30 a.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2, coffee, tea and cookies provided. Info: 604-987-5820. Tole Painting: Various days and times for beginners and advanced levels at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season, plus the cost of materials. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
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. Fee: $18 per season. Info: 604-980-2474 or 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. Fee: $18 per season. Info: 604-980-2474.
Whittling/Woodcarving: All levels welcome, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season. Wood and patterns supplied. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Woodworking Shop: Tuesdays-Fridays at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Call for times: 604-9802474. Shop use by donation. For more information, visit 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. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
compiled by Debbie Caldwell
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