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Mondays, 1-3 p.m. until Aug. 26 at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $7. Info: 604-982-8330.
Story of Whey-ah-Wichen: The Elders Council for Parks in British Columbia will host a free presentation on the cultural history of Cates Park Thursday, July 25, 11 a.m. at the Heritage
Centre, 1620 Mount Seymour Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-986-4892 or [email protected].
The Seniors' Tennis Association of the North Shore will host its annual picnic and round robin event Wednesday, Aug. 7 (weather permitting) at the Murdo Frazer Park tennis courts, off Elizabeth Way, North Vancouver. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. with a maximum of 72 players. Lunch will take place at noon. Info: seniorstennis.ca.
SPORTS, RECREATION, GAMES, FITNESS AND HEALTH Lynn Valley Seniors Walking Group: Join this advanced group that walks the network of trails on the North Shore rain or shine Wednesdays at 9:45 a.m. Contact Mollie Nye House for details: 604-987-5820.
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.
Nordic Walking: Mondays, 1:30 p.m. at North Shore Volunteers for Seniors, 275 21st St., West Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-922-1575, [email protected] or nsvs.ca.
North Shore Keep Well: Exercise for one hour followed by refreshments, blood pressure checks, massages, reflexology and guest speakers Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 604-983-6350 or myparkgate.com.
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.
Osteofit Level Two: This class will focus on improving strength, posture, balance and agility through the use of functional exercises, agility activities, resistance training and appropriate stretches Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-982-8330.
Pitch and Putt Golf: The West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre program will play at the Ambleside Par 3 course. The group meets on Mondays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. Monday programming will include bus trips to various courses throughout the Lower Mainland. There will be a year-end tournament and luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 12. Membership fee: $10. Bus cost and green fees vary depending on the course location. Schedule: westvancouver. ca/seniors. Registration: 604-925-7280.
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.
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