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NOTICES Seniors Gathering: 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.

NOTICES

Seniors Gathering: 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. David Kaufman from Simon Fraser University's faculty of education will discuss his research around seniors and their leisure time at the Oct. 11 meeting. Info: 604-998-3460 or www.nvcl.ca.

Dealing with Anger and Guilt: Family counsellor Mark Morissette will explore common ways guilt and anger are expressed, how we're affected by communication styles in growing-up years and finding new ways to relate as a caregiver, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 6: 30-9 p.m. at North Shore Community Resources in Capilano Mall, 203-935 Marine Drive, North Vancouver. A free program for unpaid family or friends caring for someone with an illness or disability. Registration: Karyn, 604-982-3320 or [email protected].

Seniors' Housing Options - Moving by Choice, Not by Crisis: A free online seminar for seniors and their families, Thursday, Oct. 20, 7-8: 30 p.m. Gerontologist Wendy Johnstone will facilitate a discussion about deciding when the time is right for seniors to move out of their homes. Housing options and services will also be discussed. Info: Helen, 604-982-3313 or [email protected].

Veterans' Lunch: All veterans involved in the Second World and Korean Wars are invited to a lunch Saturday, Oct. 22, noon-3 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Dress will be jacket and tie, no uniforms. Fee: $22.50 for a three-course lunch and entertainment. Register by Oct. 17 at 604-925-7280.

ARTS, CRAFTS, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

Bazaar and Craft Group: Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m.noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-980-2474 or www.silverharbourcentre.com.

Beginners Watercolour: Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $15 per season. Info: 604-980-2474 or www.silverharbourcentre. com.

Calligraphy: Fridays, 10-11: 30 a.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $15 per season, plus cost of materials. Info: 604-980-2474 or www.silverharbourcentre.com.

Choir: Fridays, 9: 30-11: 15 a.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $25 per season. Info: 604-980-2474 or www.silverharbourcentre.com.

Craft Group: Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604-983-6362 or [email protected].

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].

Hermonicats: Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $15 per season. Info: 604-980-2474 or www. 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. Cost: $1/$2, coffee, tea and cookies provided, at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-5820.

Movie Afternoons: Enjoy popcorn, coffee, tea and cookies, while watching movies on the big screen. The second and fourth Fridays of the month, 1: 30-3: 30 p.m. Cost: $1/$2, at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Information, including movie listings: 604-987-5820.

Movies: Fridays, 1-3 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604-983-6362 or kshubert@ myparkgate.com.

Music Group: Bring your in-

strument and play in a variety of keys and styles, and possibly play in the community, Wednesdays, 1: 30-3: 30 p.m. Cost: $1/$2, coffee, tea and cookies provided, at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. For more information, phone 604-987-5820.

Pottery: Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $15 per season. Info: 6049802474 or www.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. For more information, phone 604-983-6362 or email kshubert@myparkgate. com.

Email information for your nonprofit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected].