e-readers and tablets Find out more about the types of tablets and devices that are coming out this holiday season Thursday, Dec. 12, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. 604-925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca
Join Jane Drop by Lynn Valley library's fireplace area for an informal oneon-one chat with North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite Thursday, Dec. 12, 10-11 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.
Wednesdays
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. David, 604-922-1035.
Chess Club All levels are welcome to play chess Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. 604-983-6350 myparkgate.com
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. Sally Scott, 604-924-1923.
Meals on Wheels needs volunteers on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings. 604-922-3414 northshoremealsonwheels.org
North Shore Toastmasters Advanced Leaders meet every third Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Second Floor, 145 Chadwick Court, North Vancouver. quayspeakers.com
Soroptimist International of North and West Vancouver A global women's organization that meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. from September to June. Members work to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. New members and guests welcome. 604-922-8342 [email protected]
SpeakerHub Toast mast ers meets every Wednesday, 6-7:45 p.m. in the Silver Harbour Seniors Centre, 144 E. 22nd St., North Vancouver. The organization is dedicated to help others improve their public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly supportive environment. Guests are welcome. speakerhub.ca
Thursdays
Between th e 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. Adele, 604-929-5621 [email protected]
Bingo: Every Thursday, 6-10 p.m. at the North
Shore Alano Club, 176 East Second St., North Vancouver. 604-987-4141
Book Lovers' Roundtable Come share your favourite books the last Thursday of every month, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca byoV (bring your own voice) Community Ch oir rehearses Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley United Church, 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. The choir sings a broad range of music with a focus on fun and the love of singing. $40 per term. 604-987-2114 lynnvalleychurch.com
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. 604-980-9076 cfuwnvwv.vcn.bc.ca
Ch ancel Ch oir New members are invited to join the choir, which practises on Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Van. No experience necessary. 604-985-0408 st-andrews-united.ca
Community Connections Program Make a newcomer feel more welcome in the community. North Shore Multicultural Society (207-123 East 15th St., North Vancouver) is looking for volunteers to participate in a variety of community events with newcomers. Recruitment is ongoing. 604-988-2931 or [email protected]
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. 604-985-0709 st-andrews-united.ca
Contract Bridge Every Monday and Thursday, 12:30-3 p.m. in the Cedarview Room at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Van. Drop-in fee: $1. 604-987-7529
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected]. To post online, go to nsnews.com, scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.
