Living

Lions Gate Hospital was the site of a number of giving initiatives this holiday season thanks to the generosity of a host of community partners and donors.

It's the end of another year, which means it's time to appraise our fitness successes over the last 12 months and make any changes that might be needed to ensure even greater improvements in 2014.

A local pet food manufacturer is celebrating a decade in business. North Vancouverbased Red Dog Deli, which produces Red Dog Blue Kat raw pet food, was founded in 2004 by a group of friends who met at an off-leash park.

The Hired Belly has been polishing his crystal wine ball to come up with a few fearless predictions for 2014.

The following is a selection of volunteer opportunities from community organizations, available through Volunteer North Shore, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society.

Research those who come a knocking

Looking into the eyes of a new canine companion, be it a puppy or an adopted adult dog, it's hard to imagine what the future will hold.

Dance Live Band Dance Dance on one of the best dance floors on the North Shore the last Thursday of the month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Members, singles and nonmembers are welcome to attend. $12.

Couples group therapy A program for couples that are experiencing communication difficulties in their relationships Tuesdays, Jan. 7-March 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Family Services of the North Shore, 101-255 West First St., North Vancouver.

Walking into any wine store or the wine section of the liquor store can be intimidating. Row upon row of wine bottles sit on their lofty shelves seeming to dare you to pick them.