Seniors Peer Support: Caring volunteers ages 55+ are needed to assist other seniors to help maintain their independence and to access resources in the community. Once a sufficient number of volunteers have registered, they will receive training by Seniors Peer Counselling B.C. The class is hoped to start in late September or early October. Upon completion, participants will be assigned to visit senior clients. Registration: Lori, 604-987-8138, ext. 211 or 604-982-8333.
Attention Men: Seniors Acting Up, a cabaret group that performs at senior facilities twice a month, is looking for new members. They rehearse Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season. Info: Joan, 604325-1857.
Book Talk: Join Naomi Beth Wakan, author of A Roller-coaster Ride: Thoughts on Aging, for an honest and humorous look at aging Wednesday, Sept. 26, 7: 30-9 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: www.westvanlibrary.ca. Wakan will also be at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2: 30-4 p.m. Registration required: 6049840286, ext. 8144.
Silver Harbour Shorts Joins Movies at the Meek: Films created by members of the digital storytelling group at Silver Harbour Seniors' Activity Centre will be featured during the Movies at the Meek series at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. On Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 7: 30 p.m. Bells on Her Toes and My Story will be shown with the feature Moonrise Kingdom. Admission: $12. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre. com or 604-981-6335.
Scam Lecture: Everyone is welcome to a free information seminar about the most common scams being successfully used against seniors and how to protect oneself Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2-4 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Speakers will include the West Vancouver police, a representative from the Better Business Bureau and Victim Services. Registration: 604-925-7280, barcode 853167.
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