NOTICES
Piano Recital: Raphael Sudan will perform the works of Chopin, Bach, Beethoven and Liszt Monday, April 1, 2: 30-3: 15 p.m. at Cedar Springs Retirement Residence, 3633 Mount Seymour Parkway, North Vancouver. Free. RSVP by March 28. Info: 604-986-3633 or cedarspringsresidence.ca.
Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop: Learn the ancient art of pysanka and create decorations just in time for Easter, Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m.-1 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.
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: March 31.
Ladies Golf Group: Ladies 55+ are invited to join a group that plays Wednesdays at 9 a.m. from April to September at Murdo Frazer Golf Course, 2699 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. The club guarantees fun, friendship, fresh air and a little fitness. Membership is $20 for the season and $5.50 per game. Info: Carole, carole.northvan@gmail. com or 604-987-6115.
Pitch and Putt Golf: The West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre program will start in April at the Ambleside Par 3 course. The group meets on Mondays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. Starting in May, Monday programming will include bus trips to various courses throughout the Lower Mainland. There will be a yearend tournament and luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 12. Membership fee: $10. Bus cost and green fees vary depending on the course location. Schedule: westvancouver.ca/seniors. Registration: 604-925-7280.
New Fitness Programs: Three new programs will start in April at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Schedule: Beginner Boomer Bootcamp, Mondays, 5: 15-6: 15 p.m. ($34.65 for 11 classes); Building Bones and Balance, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8: 30-9: 25 a.m. ($40.95 for 13 classes); and Saturday Super Circuit, Saturdays, 9-9: 55 a.m. ($37.80 for 12 classes). Info and registration: 604-925-7270 or 604925-7280.
ARTS, CRAFTS, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
The Deep Cove Old Time Jazz Band needs senior musicians to fill in for their performances when regular players are on vacation. Practices take place on Mondays from 1 to 2: 30 p.m. at Lions Court, 936 Bowron Court, North Vancouver. Info: Wilf Fawcett, 604-929-6191 or [email protected].
Dressmaking: Instruction on all aspects of sewing, including tailoring, cutting and fitting, Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Sewing machines and sergers available, but bring your own materials. Fee: $18 per season. Info: 604980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Knit and Crochet Volunteers: All skill levels are invited to work on fundraising sale projects Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free. Materials provided. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre. com.
Mostly Harmonicas Music Group: Bring your mouth organ and some song ideas and enjoy playing in the company of other musicians Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: non-members $4/members $2. Coffee, tea and cookies provided. Info: 604-987-5820.
Music Group: Bring your instrument and play in a variety of keys and styles, and possibly play in the community Wednesdays, 1: 30-3: 30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: non-members $4/members $2. Coffee, tea and cookies provided. Info: 604-987-5820.
Oil Painting: Instruction in a studio atmosphere Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Participants must have basic drawing skills and bring their own materials. Fee: $18 per season. Info: 604-9802474.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected].