NOTICES
Seniors Gathering - Trav-elSmart with TransLink: A free drop-in program for an informal get together from 10 to 11: 30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. At the May 14 meeting a representative from TransLink will present guidelines about travelling safely on various forms of public transit and give tips on planning trips. Info: 604-998-3460 or nvcl.ca.
TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) Talks: A screening of talks on "ideas worth spreading" followed by discussion and coffee Wednesdays, May 15, 29, June 12 and 26, 12: 30-2: 30 p.m. at Park-gate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Fee: $20/$16. Register at Park-gate front desk. Info: 604-9836350.
Annual General Meeting Notice: The Canadian Association of Retired Persons Chapter 4 (CARP) will hold its annual general meeting Thursday, May 23, 3: 30-5 p.m. at the Silk Purse, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Registration required by May 19 at carp. northshorevancouver@gmail. com. Info: Elizabeth Dunbar, 604-926-8173 or [email protected].
EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Computer Flight Simulation: Fly a Boeing 747 or some other aircraft on the computer the second and fourth Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Drop-in fee: $2.25. Info: 604-925-7280.
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, 604-988-2931.
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: 604980-2474 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.
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information to listings@ nsnews.com.
