ARTS, CRAFTS, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Stitches and Strokes: Bring your painting, crochet, knitting or needlework and share helpful hints with others Fridays, 9:30-11:30 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.
Tole Painting: Various days and times for beginners and advanced levels at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season, plus the cost of materials. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre. com.
Watercolour Painting: All levels are welcome to learn watercolour techniques, Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Weaving: Beginners welcome to learn new techniques Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Whittling/Woodcarving: All levels welcome, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season. Wood and patterns supplied. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Woodworking Shop: Tuesdays-Fridays at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Call for times: 604-980-2474. Shop use by donation. Info: silverharbourcentre.com.
DANCE Daytime Dance: A ballroom dance group Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season or $2 drop-in. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre. com.
Line Dancing: No partner required for these fun dance routines, Fridays: beginner, 1-2 p.m.; intermediate, 2-3 p.m.; and advanced, 3-4 p.m., at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $48 for 12 classes. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Scottish Country Dancing: Learn steps and keep fit too Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY Computer Assistance: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon at North Shore Volunteers for Seniors, 275 21st St., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-1575, [email protected] or nsvs.ca.
Computer Club: Learn how to find free programs, solve problems and look up interesting topics on the web Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144
East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $40 per year or $25 for January to August. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Chinese Seniors' Group: A Mandarin and Cantonese speaking group that meets for ESL class followed by tai chi practise at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Details: Rosanna, 604-988-2931.
Farsi Seniors' Group: A Farsi speaking group that meets Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon to socialize and practise speaking English at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
Intermediate Spanish for Travellers: Emphasis on expanding vocabulary and conversation Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 plus workbook. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
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