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NOTICES Beginner Bridge Lessons: Silver Harbour Centre will offer eight classes Wednesdays, 13: 30 p.m. starting Jan. 9 at 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $40. Info: 604-980-2474.

NOTICES

Beginner Bridge Lessons: Silver Harbour Centre will offer eight classes Wednesdays, 13: 30 p.m. starting Jan. 9 at 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $40. Info: 604-980-2474.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Sound Advice: Information, education and support for the hard of hearing meets the first Friday of the month, 10 a.m.-noon at West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 604925-7280 or westvancouver. ca/seniors.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Call for Volunteers: The Edible Garden Project is looking for seniors to mentor and work with young daycare children to create inter-generational gardens. Local seniors can share and pass on their knowledge of local food growing techniques and gardening tips. To volunteer, email [email protected] or call 778-9863659.

Volunteers Needed: The North Vancouver Chapter of CARP - A New Vision of Aging for Canada is looking for volunteers for the executive board. CARP is a national, non-profit, non-partisan organization whose mandate is to promote and protect the interests, rights and quality of life for Canadians as they age. Info: B.C. representative April Lewis, aprillewis.carp@gmail. com or 604-536-8717.

Meals on Wheels needs volunteers on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings. Info: 604-922-3414.

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 Mondays, 1: 303: 30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 604-987-5820.

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: 604-9802474 or 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 silverharbourcentre.com.

Craft Circle: Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-983-6350 or myparkgate. com.

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 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 [email protected].

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: 604980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.

- compiled by Debbie Caldwell

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