NOTICES
Beginner Line Dancing: No partner needed, this is a great way to get fit and meet new friends Tuesdays, 11: 30 a.m.-12: 20 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $4 for non-members/$2 for members. Info: 604-987-5820 or mollienye.com.
Live Band Dance: Dance on one of the best dance floors on the North Shore the last Thursday of the month, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. On Jan. 31, the G7 band will perform. Fee: $10. Info: 604-925-7280 or westvancouver.ca/seniors.
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: Feb. 1, Understanding Dementia; Feb. 15, Navigating the Healthcare System and Feb. 22, Avoiding Identity Theft. Info: [email protected] or 604-986-1511.
Seniors Gathering: A free drop-in program for an informal get together and chat from 10 to 11: 30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. TV personality and author Mike McCardell will be at the Feb. 12 meeting to talk about his latest book Unlikely Love Stories. Info: 604-998-3460 or nvcl.ca.
ARTS, CRAFTS, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Stamp Club: The first and third Thursdays of the month, 12: 30-3 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 604-925-7280 or westvancouver.ca/seniors.
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: $2, coffee, tea and cookies provided. Info: Archie, 604-988-4956.
Stitches and Strokes: Bring your painting, crochet, knitting or needlework and share helpful hints with others Fridays, 9: 30-11: 30 a.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2, coffee, tea and cookies provided. Info: 604987-5820.
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 or silverharbourcentre.com.
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: 604-980-2474. Shop use by donation. Info: 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.
Line Dancing: No partner required for these fun dance routines, Fridays: beginner, 12 p.m.; intermediate, 2-3 p.m.; and advanced, 3-4 p.m., at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $48 for 12 classes. Info: 604-9802474 or silverharbourcentre. com.
Scottish Country Dancing: Learn steps and keep fit too Wednesdays, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season. Info: 604980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Scottish Country Dancing: Beginner and intermediate classes, Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Info: 604-922-4406 or [email protected].
EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Computer Assistance: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon at North Shore Volunteers for Seniors, 275 21st St., West Vancouver. Info: 604922-1575, [email protected] or nsvs. ca.
Computer Club: Learn how to find free programs, solve problems and look up interesting topics on the web Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $40 per year or $25 for January to August. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Chinese Seniors' Group: A Mandarin and Cantonese speaking group that meets for ESL class followed by tai chi practice at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Details: Rosanna, 604-9882931.
Farsi Seniors' Group: A Farsi speaking group that meets Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon to socialize and practise speaking English at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Intermediate Spanish for Travellers: Emphasis on expanding vocabulary and conversation Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 plus workbook. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Mandarin Conversation: Learn a new language from an experienced instructor Tuesdays, 1: 30-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 for eight classes. Info: 604-9802474 or silverharbourcentre. com.
Spanish: Written work and conversation for travel or just learning Mondays, level four, Tuesdays, level three and Wednesdays, level two, 10 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 plus workbook. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
SOCIAL GROUPS AND OUTINGS
Book Club: Read and discuss a wide variety of books on the first Wednesday of the month, 1-2 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2, coffee, tea and cookies provided. Info: 604-987-5820.
Circle of Friendship: For women 50+ offering companionship, discussions, guest speakers, caring, sharing and more, Saturdays, 10: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Drop-in fee: $2 for members/$3 for non-members. Info: 604-9257280 or westvancouver.ca/seniors.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information to listings@ nsnews.com.
