NOTICES
Heart Day Walk: The Children's Heart Network and the Harding Family will host their fourth annual walk Sunday, Feb. 17, at 10: 30 a.m. at Cates Park, North Vancouver. This small community event invites heart families and friends to come out for a short walk to bring awareness of being healthy and active. Wear red, pink or purple. RSVP: Kerry Harding at harding@ shaw.ca.
Local Volkssport Club will host a non-competitive five/10kilometre walk in the Horseshoe Bay area Sunday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. Free for new participants. Info: Verni, 604-682-8390.
Your Doctor and You - Better Communication: Learn how to communicate effectively with your doctor from the University of British Columbia's Debby Altow, an expert in patient-doctor communication, Monday, Feb. 18, 1: 30-4 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7409 or westvanlibrary.ca.
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. 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 or 604-986-2261, ext. 2.
Litigation Lecture: Hobbs/ Giroday Barristers and Solicitors will present a free talk on medical malpractice Monday, Feb. 18, 7-8: 30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-669-6609 or hobbsgiroday.com.
Tech Connect - Online Health Information: Learn how to go beyond Google to access reliable and timely information Wednesday, Feb. 20, 78: 30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: nvcl.ca.
Stress and the Effect on the Brain and Nervous System: Learn natural remedies to alleviate the effects of stress Wednesday, Feb. 20, 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.
Getting to Know Dementia: Join the Alzheimer Society of B.C. for an introductory session on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and the challenges of receiving a diagnosis Friday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 148 East Second St., North Vancouver. Participants will learn about the different types of support available and how to begin planning for the future. Registration required: 604-984-8348 or ksutherland@ alzheimerbc.org. Free, but donations are welcome.
Past Lives Explorations - Relation-ships: Find out who you were in your past life and how the patterns of that life are still surfacing today Saturday, Feb. 23, 10: 30 a.m.-1: 30 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Bring a mat, blanket, pillow and a journal. Fee: $75/$70. Info: 604925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.
Grooving on Health Party: Studio Wild will host a fundraiser Sunday, Feb. 24 from 11: 30 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m. at One-Dance Creative Art Centre, 286 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Admission by donation with all profits going towards funding for The Hashimoto's Project. Schedule: studiowild.ca. RSVP: [email protected].
Tubbs Romp to Stomp: A three-or five-kilometre snowshoe walk or race in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation will take place Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Mount Seymour, North Vancouver. There will be free demo snowshoes, a silent auction and prizes. Info and registration: tubbsromptostomp.com/bc.
SPORTS, FITNESS AND HEALTH
Box Lacrosse: Registration is open for new and returning players. Boys and girls between five and 16 who are looking for a way to keep in shape, develop hand-eye co-ordination and meet new friends can visit northshoreminorlacrosse.com for more information.
Cardio Kick Boxing classes every Friday, 5: 45-6: 45 p.m. at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St., North Vancouver. Fee: $6.50 drop-in. Info: 604-987-8138.
Co-ed Indoor Soccer: Sundays, 7-9 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Drop-in: $6. Info: 604-925-7270.
- Compiled By Debbie Caldwell Email [email protected].
