Living

Believe it or not, we are already putting together content for our annual Back to School special sections (which start in early August), and we’d love to hear from North Shore kids about what they like best about school.

Margaret McGregor leads a beginners line dancing class at Mollie Nye House. Summer line dancing will be available Tuesdays (July 22 and 29 and Aug. 5 and 19), 10-11 a.m., at Mollie Nye House. All levels welcome.

West Vancouver resident Val Swannell plans to participate in the Penticton Granfondo today, Sunday, to raise funds for The Parkinson’s Movement, a program of the Parkinson Society B.C.

Three headlines in the paper recently caught my eye: "Five-year-olds encouraged to set up their own businesses" - about the proposed Fiver Challenge scheme in the U.K. to promote entrepreneurial thinking in children.

I don't have any human children of my own. The ones I do share my life with on occasion are ummm, sort of ... adopted.

When Barb Rowlands was handed a red card last week, she was "astounded." "I thought, 'Now I won't get to play my last game,'" she says. For those unfamiliar with soccer, a red card signals suspension.

On Saturday, July 19 more than 150 cyclists will tax their muscles, and their hearts, as they participate in the fifth annual Triple Crown for Heart ride to raise money for children being treated for heart disease at B.C. Children's Hospital.

Notices Wonder Women Run4Mom: A memorial run to honour women who struggle with significant life challenges like mental illness, addiction and domestic violence Saturday, July 26. This is a virtual event powered by FitCause, so anyone can join.

For a limited time, the BC SPCA is allowing potential pet owners to adopt cats and rabbits from their local shelter, including the West Vancouver branch, for half of the usual adoption fee.

Tai Chi: Beginner and intermediate classes Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. A program for those interested in a very mild form of martial arts.