SUNDAY
North Shore Cric Crac Storytelling Evenings presented by the Vancouver Society of Storytelling take place the first Sunday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Each month features a different theme. Fee: $7/$5.
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.
MONDAY
Bingo: Every Monday at 6: 15 p.m., North Vancouver Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-3712.
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: 303 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: Drop in to the Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver and practise and improve your English language skills Mondays, 7: 30-8: 30 p.m. Info: www.nvdpl.ca, 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 6049222513 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: 15-9: 15 p.m., at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Info: www.friendshiptoastmasters.com.
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, 6: 30 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 leadership skills. Meetings are held Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the West Vancouver United Church Community Centre, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Info: 604-657-1371, [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 preschool-age 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: 7783893357 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, 207123 East 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 6049882931.
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.
TUESDAY
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.
Community Dinner: A weekly dinner program every Tuesday, 5-6: 15 p.m. will be offered at North Lonsdale United Church, 3380 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Fee: $4. Meals must be booked on the Sunday before the Tuesday meal at 604-985-4911 or 604-989-3144. This program is looking for volunteers and registration can be made at www.surveymonkey.com/s/ vfgkyxr.
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: 778-995-5953 or www. districtdialoguers.com.
Duplicate Bridge: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 12: 454 p.m. in the Cedarview Room at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 604-987-7529.
ESL Book Club: Improve your English by reading selected books Tuesdays, 10: 3011: 30 a.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required: 604-925-7403.
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, 604-987-5906 or David, 604-985-9404 or visit fm.shawwebspace.ca.
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. For more information call 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. For more information visit www. northshorebusinessclub.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. For more information call 604-980-6071.
