NOTICES
Zumba Fitness: Classes for people who are overweight and want to start a program alongside others who are in a similar situation Mondays and Fridays, 11: 30 a.m. starting Jan. 4 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver. Different dance styles are incorporated into a one-hour class for a fun way to get a cardio, core and full body workout. Fee: $30 per month of unlimited use or $50 for a pack of 10. Register before Jan. 4 at 604-971-3578.
Befriending Your Body: A revolutionary approach to food and your body Wednesday, Jan. 9, 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.
SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Laughter Yoga: Saturdays from 11noon and Sundays 1-2 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-618-9535 or laughteryoga.ca.
Meditation in the Christian Tradition: Mondays, 7 p.m. at the St. Edmund's Catholic Church, 545 Mahon Ave., North Vancouver, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at St. Anthony's Parish, 2347 Inglewood Ave., West Vancouver, and Fridays, 9: 30 a.m., in a private North Vancouver home. Groups are part of the ecumenical B.C. Christian Meditation Community. Anyone interested is welcome. Free. Info: [email protected], Colleen, 604-985-1592 or wccm. org.
Mindfulness Awareness Meditation: Learn Shambhala Buddhist meditation Sundays, 1-3 p.m. in the sanctuary at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave, North Vancouver. Admission by donation.
Mindfulness Meditation in the Thich Nhat Hanh Tradition meets every Tuesday, 7-8: 45 p.m. at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St., North Vancouver. Beginners welcome. Fee: Free, but a $2 donation towards the rent of the room is appreciated. Info: 604-987-8138.
Mindfulness Meditation in Thich Nhat Hanh's Zen Tradition meets every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. Admission by donation. Newcomers welcome. Info: 604-980-4310.
Modern Buddhism Meditation Classes: Both beginners and experienced meditators will learn how to use meditation to reduce stress, every Wednesday, 7-8: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $10. Info: 604221-2271 or tilopa.org.
Mountaintop Unity: Free spiritual meetings with guided meditation, prayer, healing and conversation every Wednesday, 6: 15 p.m., at community office No. 1, second floor, John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-787-1477 or mountaintopunity.ca.
Satsang Meditation: Release stress, feel peace, emerge anew, every other Monday, 7-9 p.m., 31-150 East Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Information and registration call 604-831-7773 or visit canelamichelle.com.
Therapeutic Touch: Free energy-based relaxation and healing sessions are offered on the first Thursday of the month, (except July and August) 7-9 p.m., in seminar room A at Lions Gate Hospital, 231 East 15th St., North Vancouver and the second and fourth Thursday of the month, 1-3 p.m. at 652 Kerry Pl., North Vancouver. No appointment necessary. For more information, phone 604-9806604.
SPORTS, FITNESS AND HEALTH
Aikido: Martial arts classes are held Tuesday to Friday, 7-8 a.m. and Monday-Thursday, 6-7 p.m. for beginners; Monday-Thursday, 7-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 11: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m. for Taijutsu classes; Wednesday, 7-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 10: 3011: 30 a.m. for weapons classes at 121 East First St., North Vancouver. Unlimited free beginner classes are being offered to any adult that can provide confirmation that they are unemployed. Info: 604-983-8730 or [email protected] or saikido.org.
