Living

Representatives of the Edible Garden Project and North Shore Neighbourhood House invite community members to a Pumpkin Patch event at Loutet Farm, 14th Street and Rufus Avenue, North Vancouver, Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Jonathan Maillie, Evelyn Heggie and Sharon Worley get organized for this weekend’s Highlands United Church annual Gigantic Flea Market, Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. highlandsunited.org

Barbara James displays one of her ikebana Japanese flower arrangements.

Dozens of local seniors took part in a public fitness demonstration class at Capilano Mall during North Shore Keep Well Society Week last month.

Beverley Tanseco leads a free Alzheimer’s disease-focused workshop Sept. 26 to help family caregivers, presented by West Vancouver’s Home Instead Senior Care.

Notices Seniors Better Balance Program: A balance and mobility group training program emphasizing fall and injury prevention for community dwelling older adults who are at high risk for falls/injuries and social isolation.

Consider the needs of your parents as well as your own

October is Health Month at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, offering a host of programs and activities planned to get community members up and moving. The initiative kicked off Oct. 4 with a Health Fair.

Scott Munro invites community members to the 2014 edition of the Strachan Hartley Legacy Run 5K/10K Sunday, Oct. 19 at Handsworth secondary at 9:15 a.m.

Notices 24Fit Camp Challenge: Workouts every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Brockton school, 3467 Duval Rd., North Vancouver. People of all fitness levels are welcome. Includes complete wellness evaluation, body scan analysis and coaching.