Call for Board Members: Living Systems Counselling has immediate openings for volunteer board members who have an interest in Bowen Family Systems theory and who would like to contribute to their mission by lending expertise with fundraising, marketing, grant writing or other areas. Living Systems is a provider of counselling, training, education and research based on Bowen Family Systems theory. Info: Mark Smith, [email protected], 604-720-5889 or livingsystems.ca.
Secrets Revealed Workshop: Grand Master Shou-Yu Liang will teach a workshop that focuses entirely on martial applications Monday, April 22 and 29, 5: 30-7: 15 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Doors open at 4: 45 p.m. for practising and warm-ups. Fee: $50 (includes both classes). Registration and info: [email protected].
Eating Disorders: The North Shore Schizophrenia Society will present a free public lecture featuring Dr. Julia Raud-zus (medical director) and Dr. Grant Millar (psychiatrist) from the eating disorders program at St. Paul's Hospital Wednesday, April 24, 7: 30 p.m. in Lions Gate Hospital auditorium, 231 East 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-926-0856 or northshoreschizophrenia.org.
Caring for the Caregivers: A free public community forum regarding strategies and resources for caregivers Thursday, April 25, 7: 30 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Speakers will include Dr. Paul Termansen, psychiatrist at Lions Gate Hospital, Dr. Larry Matrick, psychiatrist and Wendy Lea, registered nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health Home Care. Registration requested: 604-922-9171.
The Cove Fun Run and Relay will take place Sunday, April 28 at 8 a.m. The run/relay will start and finish at Cates Park, North Vancouver. There will be a choice between a five-kilometre run, five-km relay or team challenge. At the finish line runners will receive snacks and refreshments. All proceeds will go to the Canadian Society for MPS and related disorders. Fee: $40/$30/$25. Info: covefunrun.ca.
Game of Life Run/Walk: A five-kilometre walk or 10-km run Sunday, April 28, 9 a.m. at Lumberman's Arch, Stanley Park. Fee: $50/$40. Registration: events.runningroom. com/site/?raceId=8741. Funds raised from the event go towards Commonwealth Games of Canada's grassroots International Development through Sport programs in Africa and the Caribbean.
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