Swirl: Wild Woman Workouts' next movement series will hold classes relating to energy Sundays until Nov. 4, 11: 30 a.m.-1 p.m. at OneDance Creative Arts Centre, 286 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $20. Info: studiowild.ca or 604771-5683.
Living Life to the Full: A course developed to help individuals living with depression and anxiety will take place Oct. 9-Nov. 27, 6-7: 30 p.m. at the Canadian Mental Health Association, 211-260 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. The course will be in Farsi. Fee: $150. Info: llttf.ca. Registration: 604-987-6959.
North Shore Homeless Connect: A number of free services will be offered to the homeless Wednesday, Oct. 10, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Salvation Army, 105 West 12th St., North Vancouver. There will be a health clinic, foot care, immunizations, clothing vouchers, hygiene kits, hair cuts, employment programs, eye exams, clothing, income assistance and much more.
The Sounds of Stephanie Elliot: Listen to music to relax Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association. Admission by donation. Info: 604-987-6959, ext. 232 or northwestvancouver.cmha.bc.ca.
Mobile Blood Donation Clinics will take place every second Wednesday, Oct. 17, 31, Nov. 14 and 28, 1-8 p.m. and every fourth Saturday, Oct. 13 and Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at North Lonsdale United Church, 3380 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: blood.ca.
ROAR - Reaching Out with Arthritis Research: Scientific researchers at the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada will speak about the best ways for those with osteoarthritis to stay active for life at this interactive forum Saturday, Oct. 13, 9: 30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Alice MacKay Room at the Vancouver Public Library, 350 West Georgia St. Learn the latest management strategies and updates on current research activities. Fee: $5. Registration: arthritisresearch. ca/roar or 604-871-4580.
The Bloodmobile will be holding donation clinics in North Vancouver during the month of October. Schedule: Save-On-Foods, Park & Tilford, Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-4: 15 p.m. and Argyle secondary, 1131 Frederick Rd., Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-4: 15 p.m. Info: facebook.com/bcblood or 604-707-3502.
Who Says We Can't Afford Our Public Health Care System?: A public health care forum Monday, Oct. 15, 7: 309: 30 p.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, 530 East 12th St., North Vancouver. Co-sponsored by Seniors on Guard for Medicare.
