NORTH Shore Keep Well Society's Andy Demeule leads a fitness class at Lonsdale Quay during the fourth annual North Shore Keep Well Week, recognized by all three North Shore municipalities, Sept. 26-30. Info: www.keepwellsociety.ca.
WHAT'S GOING ON FOR SENIORS
NOTICES
Brain and Body Wellness: A program of fun learning with balls, bags and brain gym, Tuesdays until Nov. 8, 10-11: 30 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $8.
Dealing with Anger and Guilt: Family counsellor Mark Morissette will explore common ways guilt and anger are expressed, how we're affected by communication styles in growing-up years and finding new ways to relate as a caregiver, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 6: 30-9 p.m. at North Shore Community Resources in Capilano Mall, 203-935 Marine Drive, North Vancouver. A free program for unpaid family or friends caring for someone with an illness or disability. Registration: Karyn, 604-982-3320 or [email protected].
Seniors' Housing Options - Moving by Choice, Not by Crisis: A free online seminar for seniors and their families, Thursday, Oct. 20, 7-8: 30 p.m. Gerontologist Wendy Johnstone will facilitate a discussion about deciding when the time is right for seniors to move out of their homes. Housing options and services will also be discussed. Info: Helen, 604-982-3313 or [email protected].
Veterans' Lunch: All veterans involved in the Second World and Korean wars are invited to a lunch Saturday, Oct. 22, noon3 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Dress will be jacket and tie, no uniforms. Fee: $22.50 for a three-course lunch and entertainment. Register by Oct. 17 at 604-925-7280. Access Home and Community Care: Learn how to access home support, nursing, rehabilitation and residential care housing with Vancouver Coastal Health staff, Thursday, Oct. 27, 1-3: 30 p.m. at West Vancouver library, 1950 Marine Dr. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session. A free program for unpaid family or friends caring for someone with an illness or disability. Info: Helen, 604-982-3313 or helen. [email protected].
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. Several city council candidates will briefly present their platform and address issues affecting seniors at the Nov. 8 meeting. Info: 604998-3460 or www.nvcl.ca.
ARTS, CRAFTS, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT Quilting: Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-2474 or www.silverharbourcentre.com.
Quilting: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. For more information, phone 604-983-6362 or email [email protected].
Quilting Bee: A free workshop where you quilt for the centre, Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Info: 604-925-7280 or www.westvancouver.ca/seniors.
Seniors Acting Up: A cabaret group that performs for seniors twice a month rehearses Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Info: Carol, 604-929-6564 or Joan, 604-325-1857.
Sewing Social: Bring your sewing machine and complete your projects, including quilts, in the company of others, Thursdays, noon-4 p.m. Cost: $2/$4, coffee, tea and cookies provided, at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-5820.
Sing-A-Long: Mondays, 10-11 a.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604-983-6362 or [email protected].
Singing Social: A casual singing group, no experience is necessary, Mondays, 10-11 a.m. Cost: $1/$2, coffee, tea and cookies provided, at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-5820.
Stained Glass: Fridays, 1-3 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $15 per season, plus the cost of materials. Info: 604-980-2474 or www.silverharbourcentre. com.
Stamp Club: Welcomes stamp collectors and donations of stamps, the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 1: 30-3: 30 p.m. Cost: $1/$2, coffee, tea and cookies provided, at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-5820.
Stamp Club: The North Shore Stamp club meets every other Tuesday at The Summerhill, 135 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: John Thomson at 604-984-3360.
Stamp Club: The first and third Thursdays of the month, 12: 303 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 604-925-7280 or www.westvancouver. ca/seniors.
Stitches and Strokes: Bring your painting, crochet, knitting or needlework and share helpful hints with others, Fridays, 9: 30-11: 30 a.m. Cost: $1/$2, coffee, tea and cookies provided, at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-5820.
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