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Home for the Holidays: Nurse Next Door is holding a contest to help one senior go home for the holidays rather than stay in a hospital or facility. The contest winner will receive two days of complimentary home care services. Submissions of 300 words or less can be sent to [email protected] until Dec. 19. The winner will be announced Dec. 20. Info: 604-961-9171.
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. Professor David Kaufman will be a guest speaker at the Dec. 11 meeting and he will present the results of his senior leisure survey. Info: 604998-3460 or nvcl.ca.
A Cottage Community Christmas: A special preview performance for seniors only of TheatreK's launch of its first ever production inspired by the book Cottages to Community will take place Dec. 13, 2 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Admission: $5. Info and tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
SPORTS, RECREATION, GAMES, FITNESS AND HEALTH Cribbage: Play for prizes Tuesdays, 1-3: 30 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $3. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Cribbage: All abilities are welcome Tuesdays, 1: 15-3: 15 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Drop-in fee: $2.25. Info: 604925-7280 or westvancouver. ca/seniors.
Duplicate Bridge: A competitive program without master points for advanced players, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12: 454 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 604-983-6362 or [email protected].
Fit and 50+ Fitness: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-10 a.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Info: 604983-6361 or [email protected].
Fit and 60+ Fitness: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10: 3011: 30 a.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Info: 604-983-6361 or jweiderick@ myparkgate.com.
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: 604-925-7280 or westvancouver.ca/seniors.
Keep Well: Exercise to music followed by blood pressure checks, massages, nutrition counselling and medication awareness, Wednesdays, 9: 3011: 15 a.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free or by donation. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Keep Well: Tuesdays, 9: 30-11 a.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604-983-6362 or [email protected].
Laughter Yoga: A combination of breathing exercises with the practice 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: 604-980-2474 or 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: 604-9802474 or silverharbourcentre. com.
Mah Jong: Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604-983-6362 or [email protected].
Nordic Walking: Mondays and Thursdays, 1: 30 p.m. at the 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 westvan-couver.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 safe and effective workout designed for those with osteoporosis Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12: 15-1: 15 p.m. at Capilano United Church, 2260 Phillip Ave., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25 per class (first class is free). Registration required: 604-805-7727 or [email protected].
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: 301: 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 Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Call 604-9836350 for times.
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