Sundays
Folktales and Laughter A storytelling series with humorous folktales from around the world the second Sunday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. After the tales, a yoga therapist will guide participants through exercises while laughing. $10. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca
North Shore Cric Crac Storytelling Evenings presented by the North Shore Storytellers takes place the first Sunday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Each month features a different theme. Suggested donation $7-$12. 604-985-5168 [email protected] vancouverstorytelling.org
Polynesian Dance Classes Beginner classes for adults and children Sundays and Mondays at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. 604-982-8311
Mondays
Canadian Federation of University Women - West Vancouver Branch is an organization that promotes education, improving women's status and human rights. It also offers fellowship and professional contacts. Meetings are every third Monday, 7 p.m. at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. [email protected] cfuwnvwv.vcn.bc.ca
Dare to be Heard - Literary Salon Come read your story, poem or memoir piece the first Monday of the month (October-December and February-June), 7-8:45 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. These free sessions, hosted by the North Shore Writers Association, celebrate local writing without critiquing. Authors at all stages of the writing journey and interested listeners are welcome. nswriters.org
Drop-in Crib Play crib every Monday (except statutory holidays), 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion #118, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. $5. 604-985-1115
Espiritu Vocal Ensemble This high-profile community choir that performs a wide variety of music is looking for motivated singers. Rehearsals take place Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Singers should have basic music reading skills. Call 604-922-2513 to set up an audition.
Friendship Toastmasters Club meets to improve communication and leadership skills every Monday, 7:15-9:15 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. friendshiptoastmasters.com
gleneagles ScScottish country dance club Beginner and intermediate classes every Monday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hollyburn elementary, 1329 Duchess Ave., West Vancouver. 604-987-3792
Israeli Dance Every Monday, beginners 6-7:15 p.m., intermediates and open dancing 7:15-9:30 p.m. at Congregation Har El, 1305 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. $6. 604-568-4771
Lions GaGate Gogos meets at 10 a.m. on the third Monday of each month at St. Clement's church, 3400 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Newcomers are welcome to join this group who raise money and advocacy through the Stephen Lewis Foundation for grandmothers in Africa raising children with no parents because of AIDS. [email protected]
Logos Toastmasters Club meets every Monday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at 659 Clyde Ave.,
West Vancouver, to help participants try to build self-confidence, overcome the fear of public speaking and improve presentation skills. logostoastmasters.org
Lynn Valley Black Bear Band rehearses every Monday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Argyle secondary, 1131 Frederick Rd., North Vancouver. Woodwind, brass and percussion players are always welcome to join at any time. No audition required. 604-980-6896. [email protected] blackbearband.ca
Mount Seymour Lions Club meets on the first and third Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m. at 936 Bowron Court,
North Vancouver. New members are welcome. 604-929-4135
North Shore Photographic Society focuses on skill development the first and third Mondays of the month, 7:30 p.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 2347 Inglewood Ave., West Vancouver. The club also has field trips and workshops. All levels welcome. nsps.ca
North Shore Stamp Club meets every other Monday, 7-9 p.m. at The Summerhill, 135 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Collectors of all levels are welcome, particularly beginners. 604-984-3360
North Shore Toastmasters Learn through fun and friendship to get over your fear of public speaking or improve your leadership skills. Meetings are held Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the West Vancouver United Church Community Centre, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. 604-657-1371 [email protected] toastmastersnorthshore.org
North Vancouver Outdoors Club meets the last Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at Harry Jerome Community Centre, 123 East 23rd St. and has ongoing trips and weekly events. 604-983-6444 x700 northvanoutdoorsclub.ca
