In celebration of International Women's Day and to support the Howe Sound Women's Centre, the play The Vagina Monologues will be on stage at the Brackendale Art Gallery tomorrow (March 6) and Sunday (March 7). The doors open at 7 p.m. on both nights with a silent auction on Saturday from 7 to 8 p.m. and a buffet supper at the same time on Sunday night. Tickets at $20 for Saturday and $30 for Sunday (includes dinner) are available at the Art Gallery, The Book Shelf and the Howe Sound Women's Centre.
I think we are all suffering a few withdrawal symptoms now that the Vancouver-Whistler Olympic Games are history, but we will have memories to last a lifetime. Hey but it isn't quite over yet. The Paralympic Games begin on March 12 and the Paralympic Torch Relay Celebration will be held in downtown 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 at the Royal Bank Plaza on Sunday (March 7) from 1 to 3 p.m. It is a free event and all the family is invited.
Registration starts on Monday (March 8) for the Spring session of the Keep Well Exercise Programs at the 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 Senior Centre. There are classes for all levels of fitness including chair exercises for Level One/Two and aerobics classes for Level Three. If you wish more information, please call the Centre at 604-848-6898. Several members at the Centre are busy knitting for the Seniors Centre Spring Market in May. Join the knitters at 1 p.m. on Thursdays.
On Tuesday (March 9) the Over the Hill Hikers are asked to meet at 9 a.m. at Pat Goode Park for a Coho Park (steep sections) hike to Quest University. Anyone wishing more information is asked to call Heather at 604-892-9003.
The Hilltop House Support Society will meet in the old activity wing on Thursday (March 11) at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested in the welfare of the residents is welcome to attend.
Storytime programs begin at the 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 Public Library on Monday (March 8) and please preregister at the Library or by phoning 604-892-3110. There are free weekly programs for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and families running until April 24.
Starting this month at the 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 Library there is also German storytime each Tuesday from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and Japanese storytime on Saturdays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Please note the program is cancelled on Saturday (March 13).
The Tantalus Walking Club will meet at the Adventure Centre parking lot for a walk up the hill on Thursday (March 11) at 10 a.m. For more information, please call Joyce at 604-898-5594.
The Chronic Disease Self Management program is recruiting volunteers in the 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 community to co-lead workshops for people living with chronic health conditions. If you are interested in developing group facilitation skills to share strategies for healthier living and supporting others in our community, this free workshop may be for you. A professional background is not required. The Free 4-day Volunteer Leader Training Workshop will be held at the 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 Seniors Centre on Aprio 12, 13, 19 and 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, please call Carol at 604-848-6896 or Robert at 1-866-902-3767.
Relay for Life is more than just a fundraiser. It is a 12 hour event to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and fight back against cancer. Get your team together and register for this important event taking place on June 4 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. at Brennan Park. For more information, please call 604-815-3329 or email [email protected].
Pharmacists are one of the most accessible health care professionals. On Thursday, March 18, at the 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 Senior Centre from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Stephanie Moccia, Community Care Pharmacist for Vancouver Coastal Health will discuss common classes of medications used in seniors. By understanding your medications better, you will hopefully get the most out of your medication and help prevent problems.
On Thursday, March 25, Stephanie Moccia will return to the Seniors Centre by appointment to personally discuss your medications with you. Please book your time in advance by calling 604-848-6897.
During the Olympics, 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 United Church hosted a number of visitors from Alberta. The young people and their leaders were athletes affiliated with ski group in cross country and biathlon events and they train and compete together. They, like many other young athletes would love to compete for Canada in the Olympics someday.
The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at the 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 Golf Course for a trail walk on Friday, March 12, at 10 a.m. For more info, call Darleen at 604-892-2092 or myself at 604-815-0152.
Third annual Soiree FrancoFUN fundraiser for the PAC of Elole Les Aiglons. Come celebrate "La Semaine de La Francophonie" featuring the musical talents of Saint Pierre and Hugo Paquin et les Mecs du Quebec. This event takes place at the Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Company on Thursday (March 11) at 7 p.m. and tickets at $10 are available at the Howe Sound Brewing Company, Ecole Les Aiglons, Gelato Carina, Ecole La Passerelle or call 604-848-8376.
