NOTICES
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.
Science-Based Medicine Presentations: Two University of British Columbia students will talk about the popular beliefs and current evidence on homeopathy and vitamin supplementation based on their research Monday, March 4, 1: 30-2: 30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Free. Registration required: 604-925-7280. Info: westvancouver.ca/seniors.
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 Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 659 Clyde Ave. There will be refreshments after the tour and a draw for a chance to win a prize. Info: 604-921-9181 or amica.ca.
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.
SPORTS, RECREATION, GAMES, FITNESS AND HEALTH
Keep Well: Tuesdays, 9: 30-11 a.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604983-6362 or [email protected].
Laughter Yoga: A combination of breathing exercises with the practise of laughing for no reason resulting in lowered stress levels Fridays, 1-2 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: silverharbourcentre.com.
Mah Jong: An ancient Chinese game similar to gin rummy Mondays, 10 a.m. to noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Mah Jong: Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $3. Info: 604983-6350 or myparkgate.com.
Nordic Walking: Mondays, 1: 30 p.m. at North Shore Volunteers for Seniors, 275 21st St., West Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-9221575, [email protected] or nsvs.ca.
Norwest Cycle Club: For a schedule of rides visit westvancouver. ca/norwest. Most rides leave at 9 a.m. from the east parking lot of the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St.
Osteofit: A full body workout designed for those with osteoporosis at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Mondays and Fridays, 8: 30-9: 30 a.m. Fee: $124 for 16 classes. Mondays, 12: 30-1: 30 p.m. or 1: 45-2: 45 p.m. Fee: $62 for eight classes. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Pickleball: Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $3. Info: 604983-6362 or [email protected].
Ping Pong: Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays at Parkgate Com-munity Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Call 604-9836350 for times.
Polio Survivors, MS or Stroke Recovery Exercises: Gentle water exercise classes for those affected take place every Tuesday and Friday, 9: 30 a.m. at West Vancouver Aquatic Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Fee: $7 per class. Info: Alison Gelz, 604-925-7214 or Gaile Lacy, 604-986-0775.
Ramblers: Meet at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. for an eight-to 10-kilometre hike every Monday at 9: 30 a.m., rain or shine. Terrain is varied and proper footwear and clothing are required. Bring water and a bagged lunch. New participants must phone prior to the first hike. Info: 604-925-7280 or westvancouver.ca/seniors. Recreational Volleyball 50 Years Plus: Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $3. Info: 604-983-6362.
Scrabble: Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon at Park-gate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $3. Info: 604-983-6350 or myparkgate.com.
Scrabble: Informal games to test your spelling Wednesdays, 10: 30 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Seniors Circuit Training: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8: 30-9: 30 a.m.
at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $4.40. Info: 604-983-6362.
Seniors Cyclists: For a schedule of rides visit westvancouver.ca/seniors. Routes vary between 25-50 kilometres and are about three hours long. Info: westvancovuer.ca/seniors.
Seniors' Tennis Association of the North Shore: Play daytime tennis Monday to Friday at reserved North Shore court times for plus 55 players. Annual fee: $20. Info: seniorstennis. ca.
Snooker: Everyone from novice to expert is welcome Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-4: 15 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $4 per month or $40 per year. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Supervised Rehab: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon at Park-gate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $4.40. Info: 604-983-6362.
Table Games: Drop in and play bridge, scrabble, tile rummy, or other board games Tuesdays, 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.
Table Tennis: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon and Fridays, 13 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season. Equipment provided. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Table Tennis: Wednesdays, 2: 45-5 p.m.; Thursdays, 6: 30-8: 30 p.m.; Saturdays, 12: 30-2: 30 p.m.; and Sundays, 11: 15 to 1 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 604-925-7280 or westvancouver.ca/seniors.
Tai Chi: Healing exercises that promote calmness, strength, flexibility and confidence Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $26 for eight classes. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Walking Club: Walk local trails and pathways, then meet for coffee Mondays, 10-11: 45 a.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Participants should be able to walk comfortably for a minimum of one hour. Drop-in fee: non-members $4/members $2. Info: 604-9875820.
Walking Group: Thursdays at 1: 30 p.m. at North Shore Volunteers for Seniors, 275 21st St., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-1575, [email protected] or nsvs.ca.
Whist: Mondays, 1-3 p.m. at Park-gate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604-983-6362 or kshubert@ myparkgate.com.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell
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