Zumba Fitness: Classes for weight loss for people who want to start a program alongside others who are in a similar situation Mondays and Fridays, 11: 30 a.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee for the month of January: $2. Registration: 604-971-3578.
Shred for the Cure: A ladies night in support of the B.C. Cancer Foundation returns to Mount Seymour every Monday night, 5-10 p.m. until March 11 (excluding Feb. 11). Participants can pick up vouchers at the following North Vancouver locations: The Boardroom, 2057 Lonsdale Ave. or North Shore Ski and Board, 1625 Lonsdale Ave. Bring the voucher to guest services and it will be exchanged for a complimentary lift ticket once a donation is made to the B.C. Cancer Foundation. Info: mountseymour.com/events.
Addiction as a Brain Disorder: An interactive workshop that explores the basics and latest research about addiction Wednesday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association. Admission by donation. Info: 604-987-6959 or northwestvancouver.cmha. bc.ca.
Meditations for Health and Well-Being: A course on three simple meditations that can be practised by anyone Wednesday, Jan. 30, 7-8: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Learn practical instructions on how to use meditation and a Buddhist understanding to reduce stress and other problems in daily life. Drop-in fee: $10 per class. Info: 604-2212271 or tilopa.org/north-van-couver.
Working with Families - The St. Paul's Experiment: The North Shore Schizophrenia Society will present a free public education lecture featuring Peggy Simpson, clinical nurse specialist, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 7: 30 p.m. in the auditorium at Lions Gate Hospital, 231 East 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-926-0856 or northshoreschizophrenia.org.
Full Body Blast: A fast-paced, high-intensity workout alternating between weights, cardio and core to keep the heart rate high to maximize calorie expenditure Thursdays, 12: 10-1 p.m. at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St. Fee: $6.55 drop-in or part of the North Vancouver Recreation Commission fitness membership. Info: 605-987-8138.
Dancing for Birth: Prenatal movement and preparation classes Thursdays, Jan. 31March 7, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Birthing Buddies Childbirth Services, 3038 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. An interactive program to learn about birth while preparing physically and emotionally for the experience. Admission by donation with proceeds going to Shanti Uganda, a local organization working to improve birth in Uganda. Registration: 604-928-2334 or [email protected].
The North Shore White Cane Club will hold an Open House Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1-3 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 220 West Eighth St., North Vancouver. All partially sighted and their caregivers are invited. Info: Joan, 604-9852293
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information to listings@ nsnews.com.
