NOTICES
Calling all Harmonica Players: Looking for seniors with some experience to start a weekly group Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: Ellis, 604988-8679.
Girl in a Green Velvet Dress: A short play by Don Mowatt, performed by Carolyn Finlay with original music by Michael Conway Baker Monday, June 24 from 11 a.m. to noon at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Admission: $10. Info: 604-925-7280.
TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) Talk: A screening of talks on "ideas worth spreading" followed by discussion and coffee Wednesdays, June 26, 12: 30-2: 30 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Fee: $20/$16. Register at Parkgate front desk. Info: 604-983-6350.
The North Shore Seniors' Picnic will take place Thursday, June 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on the lawn at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. There will be entertainment, hat contests and a free lunch. Guests are encouraged to wear red and white in honour of Canada Day.
Healthy Brain Day for Seniors: An exploration of brain health and a celebration of an official partnership between Nurse Next Door North Shore and Nognz Brain Fitness Saturday, July 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Nognz, 1517 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver. Seniors, families and caregivers are invited to learn about cognitive health while enjoying brain snacks, doing puzzles, playing games, reading books and more. Info: 604-961-9171, nursenextdoor.com or nognz.com.
SOCIAL GROUPS AND OUTINGS
Chinese Seniors Outreach Group: A free program to learn and connect with the community and make new friends. Languages: Mandarin, Cantonese and English. The group meets Wednesdays, 11: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-982-8333.
Circle of Friendship: For women 50+ offering companionship, discussions, guest speakers, caring, sharing and more, Saturdays, 10: 30
a.m.-12: 30 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Drop-in fee: $2 for members/$3 for non-members. Info: 604-925-7280 or westvancouver.ca/seniors.
Coffee Talk: Topical discussions about current events, history, holidays and more, the first Monday of every month, 1: 30-2: 30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: non-members $4/members $2. Info: 604-987-5820.
Coffee Talk: Mondays, 11 a.m.-noon at West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Free. Info: 604-925-7280 or westvancouver.ca/seniors.
Community Kitchen Lunch: Mondays and Wednesdays, 11: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Fee: $6 for non-members/$5 for members. Info: 604-983-6350 or myparkgate.com.
Coronation Street Chat: The last Sunday of the month, 12: 302: 30 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 604-925-7280 or westvancouver.ca/seniors.
Coronation Street Regulars: Spend time with others who watch this British soap, the first Friday of every month, 2-3 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: non-members $4/members $2. Info: 604-987-5820.
Diner's Club: Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. A shuttle bus is available for Lions Manor, Roche Point Towers, Bowron Court and Atrium. Info: Andrea at VCH, 604-904-6483. Fee: $6.
Lunch and Bridge: Tuesdays, noon, at North Shore Volunteers for Seniors, 275 21st St., West Vancouver. Cost: $5. Info: 604-9221575, [email protected] or nsvs.ca.
Lunch and Games: Wednesdays, noon, at North Shore Volunteers for Seniors, 275 21st St., West Vancouver. Cost: Free. Info: 604922-1575, [email protected] or nsvs.ca.
Multicultural Program: Seniors meet to discuss areas of interest and participate in various ways such as singing, playing games and discussions with guest speakers, Fridays, 3 p.m. at North Shore Volunteers for Seniors, 275 21st St., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9221575, [email protected] or nsvs.ca.
Munch and Mingle: A soup and sandwich lunch every Wednesday at noon at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $4. Info: Andrea, 604-904-6483.
Seniors Gathering: A free drop-in program for an informal get together and chat from 10 to 11: 30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: 604-998-3460 or nvcl.ca.
Seniors' Hub Coffee Mates: A lively, interesting group of seniors meet for coffee every Wednesday, 1: 30 p.m. at Brazza, 1846 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Everyone is welcome. Info: 604-9887115.
Seymour Access Bus: A free bus for seniors east of the Seymour River who have limited access to transportation or limited mobility runs every Friday, 11: 15 a.m.-2: 30 p.m. Pick up/drop off from participants' homes to Lynn Valley Shopping Centre and back home. Info: Jennifer Dibnah, 604-983-6354.
Spanish Social Conversation: Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon at West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 604-925-7280 or westvancouver.ca/seniors.
SPORTS, RECREATION, GAMES, FITNESS AND HEALTH Bingo: Fridays, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. at Kiwanis Lynn Manor, 2555 Whiteley Court, North Vancouver. Early bird game until 7 p.m. - three cards for $1. After 7 p.m. - $2.50. Info: 604-988-1927.
Bingo: Open to the public Mondays, 1-3: 30 p.m. and Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-2474 or silverharbourcentre.com.
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