Seniors Gathering - A Taste of Hollywood: 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. Local actress Jean Hamilton, the star of Frank's Red Hot Sauce commercials will be the guest speaker at the March 13 meeting. Info: 604-998-3460 or www.nvcl.ca.
How to Access Home and Community Care: A free presentation and question and answer session with North Shore Community Resources Caregiver Support and Vancouver Coastal Health staff Thursday, March 15, 1-3 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Learn how to access home support, nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living and residential care. Info: Helen, 6049823313 or [email protected]. Registration not required.
Salute to Senior Service Award Program: Presented by Home Instead Senior Care, the public education program seeks to honour volunteer contributions that adults 65+ make in the community. Nominees must volunteer at least 15 hours a month. Provincial winners will receive a plaque and their stories will be posted on the program website. The national winner will receive $5,000 to be donated to their non-profit charity of choice. Nominations, due March 15, can be submitted at www.salutetoseniorservice.com.
St. Patrick's Day Tea: Silver Harbour will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with their first ever tea Tuesday, March 20, 2 p.m. at Silver Harbour Seniors' Activity Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Tickets: $8 (must be purchased in advance), which includes a plate of treats, coffee or tea and entertainment by the North Shore Celtic Ensemble. Info: 604-980-2474.
Issues and Ideas: A free lecture series on environmental issues Tuesdays until April 10, 1011: 30 a.m. at Eldercollege at Capilano University, Room 322 in the Library Building, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. The series, titled Transitions - Back to the Future, will be presented by the Association of Suzuki Elders. RSVP: Hugh, 604-924-1323 or 3millars@telus. net.
Fit and 60+ Fitness: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10: 3011 a.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $4. Info: 604-983-6362 or [email protected].
Hiking: Tuesdays and Thursdays from the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Proper clothing, footwear, water and lunch are required. New participants must phone prior to the first hike. Info and schedule: 6049257280 or www.westvancouver. ca/seniors.
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