WEDNESDAY
Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3: 15-5: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Intermediate level of musicianship required. Bring a music stand. Info: David, 604-922-1035.
Caroun Photo Club: Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Visitors are welcome. Info: carounphotoclub.com.
Circle Dance: Learn easy dances with music and steps from many traditions the second Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. (arrive 6: 45 p.m.). Admission by donation. Registration and location: Wendy Anne, 604-988-3522.
Dare to be Heard, presented by the North Shore Writers Association, meets the first Wednesday of every month, 79 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. The association invites writers of all genres, fiction and non-fiction, to read their work in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere and to listen to other writers share their work and talk about the writing process. Readers are invited to attend to get to know established and new local writers. Free for members and non-members by donation.
Deep Cove Ladies' Lions Club meets at 6: 30 p.m. on the second and last Wednesday of each month at Lions Garey Ham Court, 936 Bowron Court, North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: Sally Scott, 604-924-1923.
The Dutch Koffieclub meets the third Wednesday of every month, 10 a.m. to noon at the food court, Park Royal, south mall, West Vancouver. Meet new people and keep up your Dutch language or improve it. The club welcomes Flemish and South African people also. Used Dutch magazines and books will be available. Info: Henk, 604-987-4978 or Nel, 604-987-6879.
Gleneagles Scottish Country Dance Club: Experienced classes every Wednesday, 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. at Hollyburn Elementary, 1329 Duchess Ave., West Vancouver. Info: Simon, 604-925-9333.
Meals on Wheels needs volunteers on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings. Info: 604-922-3414 or northshoremealsonwheels.org.
North Shore Chamber Orchestra meets Wednesdays, 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. at Sutherland Secondary, 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver and is looking for new string players (especially bass players). Info: [email protected] or 604-980-3132.
North Shore Chorus meets Wednesdays, 7: 15-9: 45 p.m., at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: 604985-2559, nschorus.com or [email protected].
North Shore Toastmasters Advanced Leaders meet every 3rd Saturday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at 2nd Floor, 145 Chadwick Court, North Vancouver. Info: quayspeakers.com. Sing-along Wednesdays: "Mr. Music" Peter Vanderhorst will play the piano to lead a sing along of favourite songs the first Wednesday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Song books will be provided. Drop-in fee: $5 at the door. Info 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca. Soroptimist International of North and West Vancouver, a volunteer service organization for business and professional women, meets on the second Wednesday of each month, September to June, 7 p.m. Info and location: 604-9800108 or [email protected]. Guests are welcome.
SpeakerHub Toastmasters meets every Wednesday, 5: 457: 15 p.m. in the Education Centre at St. Andrews United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. The organization is dedicated to help others improve their public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly supportive environment. Guests are welcome. Info: justin.dyer@ shaw.ca.
THURSDAY
byoVoice (Bring Your Own Voice): A choir that focuses on the joy of singing rehearses Thursdays, 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. at Lynn Valley United Church, 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Repertoire will include a wide variety of styles and languages, in ancient and contemporary forms. Participants need some musical ability, but do not need to read music. Fee: $120 per year. Info: lynnvalleychurch.com or 604-987-2114.
Between the Sheets: This Deep Cove book club meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. Each member recommends a book and they take turns hosting discussions in their homes. New members welcome. Location and info: Adele, 604-929-5621 or billadele@ shaw.ca
Bingo: Every Thursday, 6-10 p.m. at the North Shore Alano Club, 176 East Second St., North Vancouver. Info: 604987-4141.
Canadian Federation of University Women: The North Vancouver chapter of this national organization committed to improving women's status and human rights meets on the second Thursday of every month, September to May, 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604980-1274 or cfuwnvwv.vcn. bc.ca.
Community Lunch: Come and enjoy lunch with other people in the neighbourhood, Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m. Hosted by the Sharing Abundance Association at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Info: St-andrews-united.ca or 604985-0709.
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.
Dads' Parenting: Westcoast Family Resources Society offers a free group on Thursdays, 68 p.m. Call Stephen at 604417-3407 for information and venue.
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.
Drop-in Fun Darts: Play darts every Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion #118, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-985-1115.
English Classes: Free English as a second language (ESL) classes are held Thursdays from 6: 30-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 10: 30 a.m.-noon at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 941 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-657-0908.
Family of Origin Parenting: Westcoast Family Resources Society North Shore offers a free group on Thursday mornings. Call Nancy at 604417-3406 for information, time and venue.
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 one Thursday per month at 7: 30 p.m. Check the website for dates. Located at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: mtseymourunited.com.
Host Program Orientation: Make a newcomer feel more welcome in the community. Orientation sessions are the second Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m. at the North Shore Multicultural Society, 207-123 East 15th St., North Vancouver. To RSVP or for more information contact Virginia at 604-988-2931 or [email protected].
Joyful Noise Choir: Sing with Mount Seymour United Church's weekly choir led by Dominique Hogan. Practices are held on Thursdays at 7: 30 p.m. and performances are at worship on Sunday mornings at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. New members are always welcome. Info: mtseymourunited.com.
Make Cycling Better: HUB - Your Cycling Connection meets the first Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. All are welcome to join this group to help improve local cycling facilities. Info: northshore@
bikehub.ca or bikehub.ca.
Mentoring Orientation: Learn how you can encourage and inspire someone in your profession to fulfill their potential. Meetings are the second Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the North Shore Multicultural Society, 207-123 East 15th St. North Vancouver. To RSVP or for more information contact Rosy at 604 988 2931 or [email protected].
Mount Seymour United Church Thrift Shop is open Thursdays, 2-8 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: mtseymourunited.com.
New Chamber Choir: A new group that started up in September is looking for experienced singers. Jennifer Stephanson leads 16 voices that explore repertoire from Byrd to Britten and beyond. Rehearsals are Mondays, 78: 30 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Info: Dorothy Fairholm, 604-904-3620.
North Shore Needle Arts Guild meets the second Thursday of the month and offers instruction in all types of embroidery and beading at St. Martin's Anglican Church hall in North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: 604-922-4032.
North Shore Safety Council meets on the first Thursday of most months, noon-1: 30 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. All are welcome who have an interest in pedestrian, cyclist, driver, sport and home safety. Info: 604-983-6444, ext. 7233 or northshoresafetycouncil.ca.
North Vancouver Community Band meets Thursdays, 7: 30-9: 15 p.m. at Carson Graham secondary, 2145 Jones Ave., North Vancouver. All musicians are welcome to join this fun and friendly group which performs about 10 concerts a year. Info: Victor, [email protected].
North Vancouver Newcomers' Club meets the first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. with a guest speaker at 7: 30 p.m. at St. Andrew's and St. Steven's Presbyterian Church, 2641 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. The group welcomes those who are new to the community, experiencing a new phase of life or wishing to make new friends. Info: Heather, 604990-0240.
North Vancouver Newcomers' Club welcomes those who are new to the community as well as those who have experienced a change of status and are looking for a new social group. Walk the trails of North Vancouver and meet new people every
Thursday at 9 a.m. at various locations. Details and info: Irene, 604-988-8077.
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.
St. Martin's Church Choir: Choristers of all ages and abilities are invited to sing with St. Martin's Church choir, a traditional Anglican church located at St. Georges Avenue and Windsor Street, North Vancouver. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings. The choir sings at the 10 a.m. Sunday service. Info: David Millard, 604-990-5289.
West Vancouver Rotary Sunrise Club meets for breakfast every Thursday, 7: 15-8: 30 a.m. at Capilano Golf and Country Club, 420 Southborough Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9133959.
West Vancouver Adult Pops Band meets every Thursday, 7: 30 p.m., at the West Vancouver Community Centre music room, 780 22nd St., West Vancouver. New members are wanted for the woodwind and brass sections. No auditions are required. Info: Phil at 604-980-2403.
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: 604-9882931.
English Corner: Practise English conversation at the library every Friday, 10-11: 30 a.m. in the Welsh Hall at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Free. No registration required. Info: Nadia, 604-922-5152.
English Conversation: A weekly friendly conversation class to practice English meets every Friday, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 604987-5820.
Meals on Wheels needs volunteers on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings. Info: 604-922-3414 or northshoremealsonwheels. org.
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