GRADE 12 Handsworth. secondary’ school student Nathalie Maurer ot (front) orga-
a | pro 2 to sond about 20,000 books to African villages. She, and 20 of Ber
jasemaies, worked Conjunction with the Vancouver 1ONS Community Group.

For more simple ideas on how. te
recycle naturally call the

SUNDAYS

Generation 2000 is a group
for voung Persian females,
ayed 14-19, to mect people,
have tun, increase self confi-
dence and receive support.
Every Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-
12:30 p.ra., at the North
Shore Multicultural Society,
#301-133 E. i5th Sc, N.V.
Info: Sherry at 988-2931.

Meditation: All arc welcome
to attend a free introductory
talk at the Sahaj Marg
Meditation Centre, 323 Lynn
Ave., N.V., at noon on the
third Sunday of every month.
Info: 904-0420.

MONDAYS

Logos Toastmasters: Do you
want to improve your speak-
ing skills while having fun
with a friendly. group? Come
as a guest and see for yourself.
Meetings held Monday
evenings at 7:30 p.m., West

_ Vancouver Baptist Church,

450 Mathers Ave. Info: 987.
3163.

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Country Dance Club:
Everyone welcome, no part-
ner needed. Classes in North
Van on Monday, Wednesday
and Thursday. Info: 926-3174
or 924-1187.

Buddha-Dharma Sangha, a
community of mindful living,
meets each Monday at 7 p.m.
at the N.V. City Library.
Based on the teachings of Zen
master Thich Nhat Hanh.
Info: Wayne at 988-7680.

North Store Toastmasters:
Learn public speaking, com-
munication and feadership
skilis in a friendly, supportive
environment. Group meets
Mondays at 7:15 p.m, Guests
welcome, Info: Mark at 980-
9125 or Jan at 904-0616.

The Osteoporosis Society:
North Shore Gutreach
Group, meets on the third
Monday of cach month,
(except July, August and
Dec.) at 7 pan, in the West
Vancouver Senior’s Activity
Centre. Info: 731-4997.

B.C. Regiment Volunteer
Band needs musicians. Meets
Mondays from 7:30-9:30
p.m. at 620 Beatty St., Van.
Info: Don at 946-8130.

TOPS: Take Off Pounds .

Sensibly meets every Monday
from 7-8 p.m. in the Mt.
Seymour Parkway area. New
members welcome: Info: 929.
1358

The Ciansmen Pipe and
Drums mects every Monday

7 p.m.'at the J.P. Fell
Armoury in Mahon Park,
N.V. Info: 988-8038.

Friendship . Toastmasters

PUBLIC HEARINGS —

The Barrett Commission of Inquiry inte the Quailty of.

welcomes guests and new
members. Meetings are every
Monday, 7:15 p.m. in the
Potlatch room at the
Edgemont Village Library.
Info: Irma Battista ar 4987-
5580.

Trail Trekkers: Challenge
yourself 10 a fast-paced hike
on the trails of the North
Shore every Monday and
Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. start.
Hiking bouts, proper clothing
and water are essential. Info:
Barbara 980.4492.

TUESDAYS

Meditation Classes: Runs
Tuesdays to Dec. 7, from 7-
8:30 p.m., at the WV.
Library. Friendly, informal
classes including guided med-
itation and discussion.
Everyone welcome.
Suggested donation of $10
drop-in. Info: Geoff at 921-
6107 or Tilopa at 221-2271.

Narth Shore Business Club:
mects reguiarly every —_-sday
at 7:30 am. at Cheers
Restaurant, 125 E. 2nd St.,
N.Y. tor the purpose of shar-
ing business teads and improv-

-ing business opportunities.

New members enthusiastically
welcomed. Info: David Weiser
at 921-8313 between 10 a.m.
and 5 p.m.

Whist Drive: Mect the third
Tuesday of each month ar St. -
Agnes, Church Hall, 530 £.
Vi St, N.V., atl p.m.
Everyone welcome.

Overeaters Anonymous:

“Focus on the experience, the. | ~

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» the extent of foréclosures, bankruptcies and related matters arising from faulty condominium
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