NOTICES
Search for Vancouver's Outstanding Senior Volunteer: To raise awareness and commend outstanding senior volunteers, Vancouver Home Instead Senior Care is sponsoring the 2013 Salute to Senior Service award program and requests the public's help in identifying deserving seniors. Nomination info: salutetoseniorservice. ca. Deadline for submissions is March 31.
Amica at West Vancouver Open House: Visit, tour and learn about Amica's fully independent retirement lifestyle, as well as its Vitalis Assisted Living services Thursday, March 14 and Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 659 Clyde Ave. There will be refreshments after the tour and a draw for a chance to win a prize. Info: 604-9219181 or amica.ca.
Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop: Learn the ancient art of pysanka and create decorations just in time for Easter, Sunday, March 17, 1-4 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $35, which includes all supplies. Registration: northvanrec.com or 604-987-5820.
Cruising Into Summer: Image consultant Decima Sheldon will show new spring fashions for 2013, Wednesday, March 20, 2 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Phoenix ladies wear and Dunn's Tailors will be participants in the show. Fee: $12. Info: 604-925-7280 or westvancouver.ca/seniors.
SilverLife: A free seniors' health and wellness expo will take place Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. The morning session's theme will be Breakfast, Bling and Beauty and in the afternoon it will be Tea, Tours and Fun. There will be talks all day and keynote speakers Dr. Art Hister (11 a.m.) and Shell Busey (1: 30 p.m.) will be featured. Info: silverlife.ca.
SPORTS, RECREATION, GAMES, FITNESS AND HEALTH
Yoga: Gentle stretches and breathing exercises to help flexibility and relax your mind Mondays, 9-10 a.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $48 for eight classes. Info: 604-9802474 or silverharbourcentre. com.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Eye Deal: A support group for people with low vision meets the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m. in the atrium at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Info: 604-925-7280 or westvancouver.ca/seniors.
Family Caregiver Network Groups meet the first Thursday, 7-9 p.m. or second Wednesday of the month, 10: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m. at North Shore Community Resources in Capilano Mall, 203-935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Discuss the challenges and positive experiences of caregiving and learn how to access health care and community services. Info: Karyn Davies at 604-982-3320 or [email protected].
Sound Advice: Informal workshops and discussions for people who are hard of hearing take place the first Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Drop-in fee: $2.50. Info: 604925-7280 or westvancouver. ca/seniors.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Call for Volunteers: The Edible Garden Project is looking for seniors to mentor and work with young daycare children to create inter-generational gardens. Local seniors can share and pass on their knowledge of local food growing techniques and gardening tips. To volunteer, email [email protected] or call 778-986-3659.
Volunteers Needed: The North Vancouver Chapter of CARP - A New Vision of Aging for Canada is looking for volunteers for the executive board. CARP is a national, non-profit, non-partisan organization whose mandate is to promote and protect the interests, rights and quality of life for Canadians as they age. Info: B.C. representative April Lewis, aprillewis.carp@gmail. com or 604-536-8717.
Meals on Wheels needs volunteers on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings. Info: 604-922-3414 or northshoremealsonwheels.org.
ARTS, CRAFTS, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Acoustic Jam: Bring your instrument and join in Mondays, 1: 30-3: 30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: non-members $4/members $2. Info: 604-987-5820.
Arts and Crafts: Bring your projects and enjoy the company of other crafters Mondays, 1: 30-3: 30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: non-members $4/members $2. Info: 604-987-5820.
Bazaar Group: Help make crafts sales a success, Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free, materials provided. Info: 604-9802474 or silverharbourcentre. com.
Choir: A mixed choir that entertains at the centre and for outside groups practises Fridays, 10: 15 a.m.-12: 15 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $25 per season. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Craft Circle: Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-9836350 or myparkgate.com.
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