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NOTICES 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.

NOTICES

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.

Silver Harbour Shorts Joins Movies at the Meek: Films created entirely by members of the digital storytelling group at Silver Harbour Seniors' Activity Centre will be featured during the Movies at the Meek series at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. On Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 7: 30 p.m. Amazing Hands and Is Anybody There? will be shown with the feature The Intouch-ables. Admission: $12. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604981-6335.

Better at Home: A United Way Open House for North Shore seniors Friday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m.1 p.m. (lunch included) at Harry Jerome Community Centre, 123 East 23rd St., North Vancouver. Input from seniors, caregivers and community agencies is requested on how to best support seniors who face challenges with chores, getting to appointments, or who could benefit from a friendly visit. Info or transportation: Joanne, 604988-6757 or [email protected].

ARTS, CRAFTS, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

Harmonicats: A harmonica group, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season. Info: 604-980-2474 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: 604-9802474 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: $2, coffee, tea and cookies provided. Info: 604-987-5820. Movies: Fridays, 1-3: 30 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-9836350 or myparkgate.com.

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: $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: 604-980-2474.

Paper Tole Studio: A small independent group that shares their skills Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season. Info: 604-9802474 or silverharbourcentre.com.

Pottery: Hand building wheel work, low and high fire, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season, plus the cost of materials. Info: 604980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.

Quilters' Rendezvous: Bring your own projects to work on with fellow quilters, Wednesdays, noon-3 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $3. Info: 604-983-6362 or [email protected].

Quilting: A volunteer group that makes large raffle quilts and small projects all year round, Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.

Quilting: Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. to noon at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-983-6350 or myparkgate.com.

Quilting Bee: A free workshop where you quilt for the centre, Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Info: 604-925-7280 or westvancouver.ca/seniors.

Seniors Acting Up: A cabaret group that performs at senior facilities twice a month rehearses Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season. Info: Joan, 604-325-1857.

Sewing Social: Bring your sewing machine and complete your proj-

ects, including quilts, in the company of others Thursdays, noon-3: 30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2, coffee, tea and cookies provided. Info: Marie, 604-987-4923.

Silk Painting: Students of all levels will learn salt and resist techniques to make cards, scarves and yardage Mondays, 13 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season and pay as you go for materials. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.

Singalong: Mondays, 10-11 a.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-983-6350 or myparkgate. com.

Singing Social: A casual singing group, no experience is necessary, Mondays, 10-11 a.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2, coffee, tea and cookies provided. Info: 604-987-5820.

Spinning Circle: Learn to spin your own yarn Thursdays, 9: 30 a.m. to noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Participants must own and be prepared to transport their own spinning wheel to and from the centre. Fee: $10 per season. For more information, phone 604980-2474 or visit silverharbourcentre. com.

- compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected].