NOTICES
Emergency Medical Cards: The Keep Well Society has produced medical alert packages containing cards to be carried with individuals and placed prominently at home to provide medical information for emergency care workers. They are available for $5 at all Keep Well sessions. Phone 604-988-0901 or visit www. keepwellsociety.ca for information on session times and places.
Call for Contestants: The public is invited to audition for Chartwell's annual Senior Star singing and musical instrument competition that will take place on June 28. To arrange for an audition, contact Churchill House Retirement Community at 6049041199.
Vitality of Aging Lifestyle Series: A free event with an array of expert speakers, a performance by author Cathie Borrie and a conversation with runner B.J. McHugh, Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Grand Court of Capilano Mall, North Vancouver. Info: 604-720-5185 or www. fullblossomnetwork.com.
CARP - A New Vision of Aging: The North Shore chapter will host a volunteer information session to share new positions Tuesday, June 12, 7-8 p.m. at Churchill House, 150 West 29th St., North Vancouver. Learn about the Canadian Association of Retired People from April Lewis, the B.C. representative at CARP.
The North Shore Seniors' Picnic will be held Thursday, June 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Canada Day will be celebrated and participants are requested to wear red and white. There will be several activities including a fancy hat competition. The Hummingbirds, Taiwanese dancers, Korean drummers and The Langley Ukuleles will entertain. Lunch, drinks and snacks will be provided. Info: 604-980-2427.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Deep Cove Old Time Jazz Band needs senior musicians to fill in for their performances when regular players are on vacation. Practices take place on Mondays from 1 to 2: 30 p.m. at Lions Court, 936 Bowron Court, North Vancouver. Info: Wilf Fawcett, 604-929-6191 or wmfawcet@ telus.net.
Dressmaking: Instruction on all aspects of sewing, including tailoring, cutting and fitting, Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Sewing machines and sergers available, but bring your own materials. Fee: $18 per season. Info: 604-980-2474 or www. silverharbourcentre.com.
Harmonicats: A harmonica group, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season. Info: 604-980-2474 or www.silverharbourcentre.com.
Knit and Crochet Volunteers: All skill levels are invited to work on fundraising sale projects Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free. Materials provided. Info: 604-980-2474 or www. silverharbourcentre.com.
Mostly Harmonicas Music Group: Bring your mouth organ and some song ideas and enjoy playing in the company of other musicians, Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. Cost: $1/$2, coffee, tea and cookies provided, at the Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-5820.
Movie Afternoons: Enjoy popcorn, coffee, tea and cookies, while watching movies on the big screen. The second and fourth Fridays of the month, 1: 30-3: 30 p.m. Cost: $1/$2, at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Information including movie listings: 604-987-5820.
Movies: Fridays, 1-3 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604-983-6362 or kshubert@ myparkgate.com.
Music Group: Bring your instrument and play in a variety of keys and styles, and possibly play in the community, Wednesdays, 1: 30-3: 30 p.m. Cost: $1/$2, coffee, tea and cookies provided, at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-5820.
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