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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.

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.

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. The Jan. 10 gathering will be all about keeping New Year's resolutions. The North Shore Keep Well Society will be present with nutrition tips and answers to questions. Info: 604-998-3460 or www. nvcl.ca.

Vitality of Aging 50+ Lifestyle Series: A variety of expert speakers will share information on subjects relating to aging with vitality Sunday, Jan. 29, 10: 45 a.m.-3 p.m. at West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Admission: $10. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. Info: www. fullblossomnetwork.com or 604-720-5185.

Skype for Seniors: Learn about using Skype to stay in touch with distant friends and relatives. Registration for 2012 computer classes at Silver Harbour, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver have started and workshops and classes include: computers for beginners, email and Internet, Skype, Facebook, digital photography, slideshows, classes in Farsi and much more. Info: 604-980-2474.

SPORTS, RECREATION, GAMES, FITNESS AND HEALTH

Canasta Group: Thursdays, 9: 30 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Beginners welcome. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 604-980-2474.

Carpet Bowling: Mondays and Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $15 per season. Info: 604-980-2474 or www.silverharbourcentre.com.

Chair Yoga: Fridays, 9-10 a.m. and 10: 30-11: 30 a.m. at North Shore Volunteers for Seniors, 275 21st St., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-1575, info@nsvs.ca or www.nsvs.ca.

Chess: Mondays and Wednesdays, 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.

Chess: Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free with membership. Info: 604-980-2474 or www.silverharbourcentre.com.

Contract Bridge: Modified Chicago-style bridge for experienced players, Mondays-Thursdays, 12: 30-3 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in

fee: $2. For more information, phone 604-983-6362 or email kshubert@myparkgate.com.

Cribbage: Mondays and Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Dropin fee: $1. Info: 604-983-6362 or kshubert@myparkgate.com. Cribbage: Tuesdays, 1-3: 30 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $2 drop-in. Info: 604-980-2474 or www.silverharbourcentre.com.

Cribbage: Tuesdays, 1: 15-3: 15 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 6049257280 or www.westvancouver. ca/seniors.

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