NOTICES
Functional Fitness. A program for ages 50 plus will start Monday, Oct. 22, 10: 3011: 30 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. The purpose of the class is to teach participants exercises that will be beneficial in everyday living. For example, learning to squat properly to pick things up off the floor and to strengthen certain muscles to reach up into cupboards and carry bags from the grocery store. Fee: $52 for the fall session. Info: Jackie, 604-982-8331.
The Elders Council for Parks: Join geologist David Cook for a hike to learn about rocks that were ejected explosively from volcanoes 100 million years ago at Mount Seymour Provincial Park Thursday, Oct. 25 at 10: 30 a.m. Meet at the Heritage Centre, 1620 Mount Seymour Rd., North Vancouver and then carpool to the top of the mountain. Registration required: 604986-4892 or eliseroberts@ shaw.ca.
Milleraires Big Band Dance: Everyone is welcome to a dance Thursday, Oct. 25, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Fee: $15/$12. Info: 604-9257280 or westvancouver.ca/ seniors.
Silver Harbour Shorts Join Movies at the Meek: Films created by members of the digital storytelling group at Silver Harbour Seniors' Activity Centre will be featured during the Movies at the Meek series at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. On Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 7: 30 p.m. Simple Times, Simple Treasures and Once Upon a Time will be shown with the feature Beasts of the Southern Wild. Admission: $12. Tickets: kaymeekcentre. com or 604-981-6335.
ARTS, CRAFTS, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Acoustic Jam: Bring your instrument and join in Mondays, 1: 30-3: 30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 604-987-5820.
Arts and Crafts: Bring your projects and enjoy the company of other crafters Wednesdays, 1: 30-3: 30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 604-9875820.
Bazaar Group: Help make crafts sales a success, Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free, materials provided. Info: 604-980-2474 or www.silverharbourcentre.com.
Choir: A mixed choir that entertains at the centre and for outside groups practices Fridays, 10: 15 a.m.-12: 15 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $25 per season. Info: 604-980-2474 or www.silverharbourcentre.com.
Craft Group: Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Info: 604983-6362 or [email protected].
Creative Crafts: Learn new projects and create quality items for Silver Harbour's craft sales Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free. Materials provided. Info: 604-980-2474 or www. silverharbourcentre.com.
The Deep Cove Old Time Jazz Band needs senior musicians to fill in for their performances when regular players are on vacation. Practices take place on Mondays from 1 to 2: 30 p.m. at Lions Court, 936 Bowron Court, North Vancouver. Info: Wilf Fawcett, 604-929-6191 or wmfawcet@ telus.net.
Dressmaking: Instruction on all aspects of sewing, including tailoring, cutting and fitting, Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Sewing machines and sergers available, but bring your own materials. Fee: $18 per season. Info: 604-980-2474 or www. silverharbourcentre.com.
Harmonicats: A harmonica group, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $18 per season. Info: 604-980-2474 or www.silverharbourcentre.com.
Knit and Crochet Volunteers: All skill levels are invited to work on fundraising sale projects Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Free. Materials provided. Info: 604-980-2474 or www. silverharbourcentre.com.
Mostly Harmonicas Music Group: Bring your mouth organ and some song ideas and enjoy playing in the company of other musicians Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2, coffee, tea and cookies provided. Info: 604-987-5820.
Movies: Fridays, 1-3 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. There will be popcorn, coffee/tea and goodies. Free. Info: 604-983-6350.
Music Group: Bring your instrument and play in a variety of keys and styles, and possibly play in the community Wednesdays, 1: 30-3: 30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2, coffee, tea and cookies provided. Info: 604-987-5820.
Oil Painting: Instruction in a studio atmosphere Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Participants must have basic drawing skills and bring their own materials. Fee: $18 per season. Info: 604-980-2474 or www.silverharbourcentre.com.
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