44 — Wednesday, September 29, 1999 ~ North Shore News wial’s going on From previous page Operated by the B.C. Schizophrenia Society to pro- vide support for family and friends of those suffering from schizophrenia. Info: 926- 0856 (Mon-Fri, 10) a.m.-3 p-m.). Seymour Community Services: Weekly parent and child drop-in. Coffee, play and parenting discussions at 1055 Premicr St.. N,V. Wednesdays, 9:30-11) a.m. and Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m Info: Sue McDonald: 983- 6700. TOPS: Enjoy loosing weight with TOPS (Take of F Pounds Sensibly), Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., St. Martin’s Church, 195 i. Windsor, N.V. Info: 987-1506. —— “TH JURSDAYS. Israchi Folk Dancing at the Shore Jewish Community Centre, 1305 “Favlor Way, W.V. Everyone welcome. Thursdays at’ 7-9 p.m. Drop-in fee of $5. RSVP to Ulrika Waillersteiner at 922- 1027 or Naomi Turbovsky at 983-3087. North West Vancouver Family Place introduces a free pro- gram for parents and pre- schoolers with a focus on par- enting issues. Thursdays, 1:30-3 p.m., starting Sept. 30, at the W.V. Community Centre. Child care provided. RVSP: 925-7172. Therapeutic Touch and Energy-based Healing meets the first Thuzsday of each month, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Lions Gate Hospital, semi- nar room A and on the second and fourth Wednesday, from 5:30-7. pm. at Anne Macdonald Hall. By donation. Info: Lynda at 980-660-! or Merle at 987-6729. Weaver Square Dance Club: New dancer instruction on Thursdays. Info: 988-9538 or 984-8256. . West Van Adult Pops Band welcomes new members. Rehearsals are every Thursday evening at Irwin Park school. Info: Rick at 925-2513 or . Canadian Progress Club: Dinner meeting at Cheers Xestaurant on the second and fourth Thursday of cach month, 6:30 p.m. Membership is open equally to men and women. The club provides funding to those in need in the community. Info: Dave Munday at 209-2767. Generation 2000 is a group for young Persian females, aged 14-19, to meet people, have fun, increase self conti- dence and receive support. Every Thursday, 4-6 p.m., at the North Shore Multicultural Society, #301-123 E. [5th St., N.V. Info: Sherry at 988- 2931. ORGANZA North Shore Numismatic Society meets on the third Thursday of cach month at St. Andrews United = Church annex, 1044 St. Georges St, N.V. Meetings start at 7:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Info: 294-2086. TGIF Singles meets every second Thursday for ice breaker, smorgasbord and reception. Reservations: 988- 5231. Healing Clinic: Drop-in clin- ic every Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Pundarave Spiritual Wellness Centre, #8- 2471 Marine Dr., W.V. Info: Chantal or Arlene at 922- 3523 TOPS meets every Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m., at W.V. United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Info: 922- 3007. FRIDAYS Ballroom Dancing: Fridays, GIFT WITH PURCHASE _ With any purchase of $57 or more from the Organza fragrance collection (excluding gift sets), receive this 3-piece gift: 15 mL eau de parfum spray; 30 mL perfumed body cream tube; 25 mt perfumed bath gel tube. One gift per customer, while quantities last NP0952799 EAU DE FARFUM SPRAY 50 mL, ‘68 Beauty Veil. 290 mL (not shown). $57 SEARS Come : see ‘the many sides of Sears™ Oct. 1-May 31, from 8-10 pan. at Delbrook recCentre. Beginner to advanced dance couples welcome. Info: Hazel at 987-2068 or Bill at 990- 4549. Women Mean Business meets the second Friday of cach month at Cheers Restaurant, 125 East 2nd Sr., N.V., 7:30 a.m. For details call Veronica Howard at 985- 9663. Alpha: A practical introduc- tion to the Christian faith, Every Friday until Dec. 3, from 7:30-9 p.m., at St. John’s Church, 220 W. &th Sct. N.V. Info: Mary Anne at 980-0281. Cocaine Anonymous meets every Friday at 7:30 p.m., 176 E. 2nd St., Childcare provid- ed. Info: 662-8500. SATURDAYS Co-Dependents Anonymous meets every Saturday, 10 a.m., North Lonsdale United Church, 3380 Lonsdale. A 12-step program for people wanting to develop healthy relationships. Info: 984-7430. Wild Bird Trust of B.C.: Free nature tours with natu- ralist Al Grass at Maplewood Conservation Area, 2645 Dollarton Hwy., N.V. Access through Environment Canada parking lot, all trails are flat and wheelchair accessible. Second Saturday of cach month at 10 a.m. Info: 924- 2581. ONGOING Deep Cove Lions Club: New Lions Club has been formed in Deep Cove. This group of local ladies will be looking to the needs of the community, youth and senior groups. For more info call Sharon at 929- 8236 or Melody at 929-4159 or Barbara at 929-4678. Karate for youth and adults is held at Gleneagles elementary school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and at Bowen Island Community school on Mondays and Wednesdays. Info: 921-9338 or 947-2875. Homework Enhancement and Learning Program: HELP is a secondary-level homework workshop available ee “The Mir nce and rn s, to reduce ol coss to all students on the North Shore. Held at Carson Graham school on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5-8 p.m. Info: 924-1010. Parent Information Line: Call 985-2988 for informa- tion on child care, children’s services, family resources and parent education. ANAD will offer a free, 10- week support group on the North Shore, starting in the fall, for adult women. experi- encing food, body image and/or disordered cating issues. To be put on the wait list please call Meris at 739- 2070. Women’s Social Club for North Shore women, ages 45 to 55. Explore the Lower Mainland? Coffee at the beach? Book — discussion group? Card club? Make new friends? Info: 904-0616. WV Web site for Non-Profit Groups: Design support and guidance on Web use/abuse and Internet legal advice. For agencies and individuals not able to afford a- dedicated Internet site. Ask for Gordon or Alan at 926-9293 or at . Friends is a North Shore hik- ing club. Day hikes on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, 3-6 hours in dura- tion. Info: Renata at 929- 4694. Qualified Therapists: Referral service provides iree access to information regard- ing a qualified therapist in your area.- Call 1-800- Therapist. North Shore Multicultural Society Host Program: Needs velunteers. to spend three hours a week assisting newcomers learn more about Canadian life and helping them practise their English skills. Contact Golnaz Ali at 988-2931. : Al-Anon: Family groups offering supportive, confiden- tial meetings for families and friends of alcoholics. Daily North Shore meetings. ‘Info: - 688-1716. : . The. Clansmen Pipe and. Drumis meets every Monday © at 7. p.m. at the J.P. Feil. Armoury in Mahon Park, N.V. Info: 988-8038. ° - : Choose From Six Designer C Colours. In Porcelain . a” Gas Insert boosts high : FIREPLACE LD. SINCE 191;