Drop In, Log In, Learn: Free one-on-one tech tutorials for adult beginners will take place from 1: 15 to 2: 15 p.m. on the last Sunday of every month until May 2012 at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Tech-savvy members of the library's Teen Advisory Council will help with questions about computers, mobile phones, PDAs and other high-tech devices. Info: www.nvcl.ca.
Gospel Choir at Mount Seymour United: Feel the passion and power of gospel music with Marcus Mosley. The choir sings at worship on the Sunday following the practice. All voices are welcome and music reading is not required. Practices are usually the fourth Thursday of the month at 7: 30 p.m. Check the website for dates. Located at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.mtseymourunited.com.
Polynesian Dance Classes: Beginner classes for adults and children, Sundays and Mondays at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-982-8311.
Vancouver Society of Storytelling: North Shore "Cric Crac" storytelling evenings the first Sunday of each month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Fee: $8/$6, includes tea and cookies.
Bingo: Every Monday at 6: 15 p.m., North Vancouver Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 6049883712.
Canadian Federation of University Women - West Vancouver Branch: The CFUW is an organization committed to promoting education, improving women's status and human rights as well as offering fellowship and professional contacts. Meetings are every third Monday, 7 p.m. at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. New members welcome. Info: 604-925-8445 or www.cfuwnvwv.vcn.bc.ca.
Contract Bridge: Every Monday and Thursday, 12: 30-3 p.m. in the Cedarview Room at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604-987-7529.
English Conversation Corner: Practice and improve your English language skills, Mondays, 7: 30-8: 30 p.m. at the Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Free. Drop-ins welcome. Info: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 or 604-644-9621.
Espiritu Vocal Ensemble, a high profile community choir that performs a wide variety of music, is looking for motivated singers. Rehearsals take place Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Singers should have basic music reading skills. Call 604-922-2513 to set up an audition time.
French Choir: This group is always looking for new members. Adult women interested in speaking and singing in French are invited to meet every Monday, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Fee: $10 per night. Info: Pierrette, 604-926-2624.
Friendship Toastmasters Club meets to improve communication and leadership skills every Monday, 7: 15: 15 p.m., at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Info: www. friendshiptoastmasters.com.
Gleneagles Scottish Country Dance Club: Beginner and intermediate classes every Monday, 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. at Hollyburn elementary, 1329 Duchess Ave., West Vancouver. Info: Louise, 604-987-3792.
Israeli Dance: Every Monday, beginners 6: 15-7: 15 p.m., intermediates and open dancing, 7: 15-9: 30 p.m. at Congregation Har El, 1305 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. Fee: $6 per class. Info: 604-568-4771.
Logos Toastmasters Club: Hone your public speaking skills in a fun learning and social environment. The club meets Monday at 7: 30 p.m. at 659 Clyde Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.logostoastmasters. org or 604-929-7957.
Mount Seymour Lions' Club meets on the first and third Monday of every month at 6: 30 p.m. at 936 Bowron Court, North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: Dave Mair 604-929-4135.
North Shore Photographic Society: Learn the basics and refinements of photography at weekly meetings held on Mondays from September to June at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 2347 Inglewood Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www. nsps.ca.
North Shore Stamp Club meets every other Monday, 7-9 p.m. at The Summerhill, 135 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Collectors of all levels are welcome. Info: John Thomson, 604-984-3360.
North Shore Toastmasters: Learn through fun and friendship to get over your fear of public speaking or improve your skills. Meetings are held Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the West Vancouver United Church Community Centre from September until June, 2062 Esquimalt Place, West Vancouver. Info: 778-235-5819, [email protected] or www.toastmastersnorthshore. org.
North Shore Women's Centre Family Law Clinic: A family law specialist is available one Monday per month for a one hour free consultation. Info and registration: 604-984-6009.
North Shore Writers' Association meets on the third Monday of every month (except during December and summer months) 7-9 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Visitors and new members welcome. Admission: free for members, non-members $5. Info: www. nswriters.bc.ca.
North Vancouver Outdoors Club meets the last Monday of each month, 7: 30 p.m. at Harry Jerome Community Centre, 123 East 23rd St. and has ongoing trips and weekly events. Info: 604-983-6444, ext. 700 or www.northvanoutdoorsclub. ca.
North Vancouver Rotary Club meets every Monday, 6: 30 p.m. at Cheers Restaurant, 125 East Second St. Prospective members are welcome.
Open Door: A support group for single mothers of preschoolage children, with free child care and workshops, meets Mondays, 9: 30 a.m.-1: 30 p.m., 870 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Lunch is served. Info: 985-1122, ext. 28 or www.singlemomsopendoor. com.
Polynesian Dance Classes: Beginner classes for adults and children, Sundays and Mondays at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-982-8311.
The 'WayCup' Cafe: Share views and have fun. Activities for ages 15-19. Movies, games, dancing, great food and a lot more. Every Monday, 7-9 p.m., Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 778-389-3357 or www.wayaware.com.
The West Vancouver Concert Band, an adult band for brass, wind and drum instruments, is looking for new members. They practise Mondays (September to June) from 8 to 9: 45 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Info: www.westvanband.ca, Mike, 604-984-0115 or John 604-980-6857.
Women's Settlement English Classes: The North Shore Multicultural Society offers classes for immigrant and refugee women with children up to five years old, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9: 15-11: 45 a.m. at St. Andrews United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Daycare is provided. Register in person Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. at the North Shore Multicultural Society, 207-123 East 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-2931.
6th Field Engineer Squadron Museum: Almost 100 years of local military history is on display the first Monday of every month (except during holidays), 7-9 p.m. at 1513 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-669-5852.
A Chance For Women to Meet Other Women New to West Vancouver: The West Vancouver Newcomers' Club welcomes all women new to the community within the last two years. The club meets on the first Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. at the West Vancouver Yacht Club, 5854 Marine Dr. West Vancouver. Info: Missy, 604-922-9659 or Jan, 604-926-1661.
Burstin' with Broadway: Men, do you like singing? You can join this 120-member choir for people of all ages. Practices are held Tuesdays, 7: 15 p.m. at the Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1407 or www. burstinwithbroadway.com.
Carousel Chorus meets Tuesdays, 7: 30 p.m. at Queen Mary Elementary, 230 West Keith Rd., North Vancouver. New members welcome. Info: June, 604-929-1405.
Deep Cove Swing Band meets every Tuesday, 7: 30 p.m., at Seycove community school, 1204 Caledonia Ave., North Vancouver and is looking for an experienced bass player and saxophonist, preferably tenor. Info: Bernie at 604-420-4085.
District Dialoguers Toastmasters Club: Improve your speaking skills and gain confidence every Tuesday at noon at the North Vancouver District Hall, 355 West Queens Rd. Guests and new members are welcome. Info: 7789955953 or www.districtdialoguers. com.
Duplicate Bridge: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 12: 45-4 p.m. in the Cedarview Room at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 604-987-7529.
Euchre: Card tournament, every Tuesday, 7: 30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 118 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Everyone is welcome. Info: Glen at 604-980-0462.
Formerly Married Club: A non-profit group who arrange a variety of social activities, is now seeking new members. Meetings are the first Tuesday of every month. Info: Joan, 6049875906 or David, 604-985-9404 or visit fm.shawwebspace.ca.
Gleneagles Scottish Country Dance Club: Challenge classes every Tuesday, 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. at Hollyburn Elementary, 1329 Duchess Ave., West Vancouver. Info: Simon, 604-925-9333.
Kiwanis Club of Capilano has interesting speakers at its weekly Tuesday meetings at 9: 30 a.m. in the Royal Canadian Legion, 580 18th St., West Vancouver. Visitors and new members welcome. Info: 604-922-9152.
Kiwanis Club of North Vancouver meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 5: 30 p.m. for a social followed by a meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Kiwanis Towers, 170 West Second St., North Vancouver.
North Shore Business Club, a non-profit group, meets for breakfast and networking every Tuesday, 7: 30 a.m. at the White Spot restaurant at Park & Tilford shopping centre, North Vancouver. Info: 604-921-8313 or www.northshore businessclub.com.
North Shore Concert Band: A community based concert band meets Tuesdays from 8 to 9: 30 p.m. at the Windsor secondary music room, 931 Broadbent Dr., North Vancouver. New players welcome, some experience is necessary. Info: 604-929-9549 or www.nsbc.com.
The North Shore White Cane Club welcomes all legally blind individuals to their meetings on the first Tuesday of the month, 12: 30-3 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 220 West Eighth St., North Vancouver. There are discussions, entertainment and light refreshments. Info: Joan at 604-985-2293.
Practise Your English through conversation, cooking, crafts, Bible stories, Canadian culture, community support and field trips, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9: 30 a.m.-noon at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Fee: $1 per session. Info: 604-980-6071.
Quay Speakers Toastmasters meets every Tuesday, 5: 157 p.m. in Room 280 at 145 Chadwick Court, (next to the SeaBus terminal) North Vancouver. Gain the skills and confidence to become a better communicator. Info: Joyce, 604-980-5644 or www. quayspeakers.com.
The Salvation Army will have a manned donation trailer on site for reusable items, every Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Park Royal, south mall, behind Extra Foods. Info: 604513-8828.
Seekers Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month (except July and August), 6: 30-8: 30 p.m. at Utopia Book & Gift Store, 1826 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Dropin meetings by donation. Info: Whitney, 604-722-5402 or www.whitneymcmillan.com.
Singspiration Singers with Julie Blue meet every Tuesday, 7-10 p.m. and welcome new members. Sing uplifting songs that fuse pop, soul and world. Info and location: 6049293146 or www.julieblue.com.
West Vancouver Rotary Club meets every Tuesday, 6: 15 p.m., Taso's Restaurant, 1337 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Prospective members welcome.
Whist Card Game: A centuries old card game for men and women, the first Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the church basement of St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Refreshments served. Fee: $3. Info: 604-986-0990 or 604-984-4468.
Women's Settlement English Classes: The North Shore Multicultural Society offers classes for immigrant and refugee women with children up to five years old, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9: 15-11: 45 a.m. at St. Andrews United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North
Vancouver. Daycare is provided. Register in person Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. at the North Shore Multicultural Society, 207-123 East 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-2931.
Word Whips: A creative writing workshop for people working on their writing skills, giving participants writing prompts while they compose a piece during a limited time, every second Tuesday of the month, 7-9 p.m. at Starbucks in Indigo Books, 1025 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Info: fbourassa@nvsd44. bc.ca or 778-835-6775.
The Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3: 305: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver under the direction of Nicolas Krusek. There are opportunities for string players. Yearly fees: $150 (adults), $75 (students). Info: 604-922-1035.
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