SUMwAYS Islamic Education: ree Quran-Arabic classes ana su —) program on Ismailism and Islam to celebrate the Islamic sacred months of Shaban and Ramadhan. Every Saturday and Sunday, ongoing. All nationali- Ges welcome. Info: 988-0952. Generation 2000 is a group for young Persian females, aged 14-19, to meet people, have fun, increase self dence. and receive support. Every Sunday, 10:30 a.m.- 12:36 p.m., at the North Shore Muhticultural Society, #301- 123 E. Sth St, NV. Info: Sherry at 988-2931. Meditation: Afi arc welcome to attend a free introductory talk at the Sahaj Marg Meditation Centre, 323 Lynn Aye., N.V., at noon on the third Sunday of every month. Info: 904-0420. - Male Abasers Anonymous: group for mea who struggle with their abusive behaviour. Mectings - every Sunday at 2 p.m. Info: 682- 3269, ext. 9695. ] MONDAYS Co- es Anonymous racets every Monday, 7:30 p-m., in the basement of St. ‘Martin’s Anglican Church, 195 E. Windsor. A 12-step program for people wanting to develop healthy relationships. Info: 984-7430. . Trail Trekkers: Explore the scenic, strenuous trails on the ‘North Shore every Monday and Wednesday,. from 6:45- - 8:45 p.m. or Wednesdays from 9:20-11 am. _Good stamina, muddy, Part of the NVRC + geereation pass -in fee of $3.85. fof: “Barbara 980- 4492. ighbourhood gym. Part of the NVRC recreation pass. Info: 987-$138 or 987- PLAY. ., Self Bsteem Workshops: Six . workshops run Monday nights, Feb..7-Mar. 20, from 7-9 p.m. at North Shore Neighbourhood House. Info: 987-8138 or 987-PLAY. Egyptian Belly Dance classes will be held at Anne MacDonald Hall, 333 Chesterfield on Monday nights from 7-8:30 p.in. All levels welcome. Info: Virginia at 987- 0693. Loges Toastmasters: Do you want to improve your speaking skills while having fun with a friendly group? Come as a guest and sce for yourself. Meetings held Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m., West Vancouver Baptist Church, 450 Mathers Ave. Info: 987- 3163. ESL Ciasses: Intermediate II level, Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, from 9:30 a.m.-noon, at 515 W. Windsor Rd., N.V. Info: 985-401} or 980- 4452. A community ser- vice provided by Delbrook Baptist Church. Gleneagles Scottish Coun: Dance Club: Everyone wel. come, no partner 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. Peta Simpkins, crr Financial Planner BR North Shore Tel: 981-5646 { Direct) simpkp@dhank.ca = * Investment Planning * Retirement Planning Estate Planning VALUED ADVICE. THe FINE ART OF FINANCIAL PLANNING TTT Femned Pevmee 0 ubicatiy TO Asc stoma in 4 Teak waked TO Bek. TO Anan Mnageew: Signature event AILEEN Slater (above), 101, and fellow Inglewood Lodge resident Trudy Thomas, 97, were the first in West Vancouver to sign the B.C. Book. The book of signatures is a millennium project of the B.C. government. at the N.V. City Library. Based on the teachings of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. Info: Wayne at 988-7680. North Shore Toastmasters: Learn public speaking, com- munication and leadership skills 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 Outreach Group, will meet for the months of February and March on the third Monday at 7 p.m. in the Cedar room of the Delbrook recCentre. 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 Clansmen Pipe and Drums meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at the J.P. Fell Armoury in Mahon Park, N.¥V. Info: 988-8038. Friendship Toastmasters wel- comes guests and new mem- bers. Meetings are every Monday, 7:15 p.m. in the Potlatch room at the Capilano Library. Info: Irma Battista at 987-5580. TUESDAYS Sons of ‘Norway, Troltheimen Lodge #157 is looking for new members interested in Norwegian her- itage. You do not have to be Norwegian to join. Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month (Sept. -June) at the Loo Marshall Centre. Info: Linda Stonehouse at 980-7626. ESL Classes: Intermediate I level, Tuesday and Thursday mornings, from 9:30 a.m.- noon, at 515 W. Windsor Rd., N.V. Info: 985-4011 or 980- 4452. A community service provided by Delbrook Baptist Church. The North Vancouver School District is pleased to announce the relocation of The District Reception Centre. The location has moved from 440 Hendry Ave. “Cloverley School”’ to room 141-2132 Hamilton Ave. “Lucas Centre.” The District Reception Cenire’s hours of operation are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30 to 3:30 and Thursday 8:30 to 12:00. For appointments lease cali 903-3368. Sunday, March 12, 2000 — Worth Shore News - 29 North Shore Concest Band is actively recruiting new players in brass and woodwind sec- tions. Practices Tuesday evenings, 7:45 p.m., Windsor school. Info: 980- month at he Kiwanis Tower, 170 W. 2nd Sc, NLV. Info: 984-9166. North Shore Business Club: meets every Tuesday, at 7:30 am., Cheers Resturant, t 12s E. 2ed 5 N.V., purpose of shar- ing business leads and improv- ing business opportunities. New members enthusiastically weloomed. info: David Weiser at 921-2313 between 10 am. and 5 p.m. Whist Drive: Meets the third Tuesday of cach month at St. Church Hail, 530 E. 12.. St, N.V., at 1 pam. Everyone welcome. Info: 980-7623. Overeaters Anonymous: Support group for men and Women who share a connion probkem = of compuisive overeating. Everyone wel- come. Meets every Tuesday, from 7-9 pan., at Evergreen House, 231 E. 15th $n. NN Into: 984-2621. Compassionate Friends: A self-help group for bereaved parents meets every third Tuesday at North Lonsdale United Church, 3380 Lonsdale Ave., N.V. Info: Barbara at 986-9954 or 984- 8879, West Vancouver Newcomers Club members meet oan the first Tuesday of every month from Sept. through June, at 7:30 pan. at dhe W.V. Yache Club, 5854 Marine Dr. The club is open to all recent arrivals to West Van. Info: Mona at 922-7078 or Nancy at 922-2774. Rotary Club of Vancouver Speakers’ Program mects every Tuesday, 12:15 p.m. in the Hotel Vancouver. Call Debbie Wigmore at 685-0481 for info, Aircrew Association, North Shore meets at the W.V. Legion, the first Tuesday of every month. Membership is composed of ex-RCAF and RAF aircrew, who have both war-time and peace-time ser- vice. Membership is open to anybody who has a fiying badge, or who flies as aircrew for a living. Info: Ed at 988- 7196, North Shore Mothers of Multiples Club: Support group for parents of twins and triplets meets the last Tuesday of each month at the N.V. fire » hall Info: Sonja Mason at 986- 5156. District Dialoguers Toastmasters meet Tuesdays from noon-1:15 p.m. at meet- ing room B, N.V. Municipal Hail, 355 Ww. Queens Rd. Visitors welcome. howe and imy rove your skilis. : Robyn at 990- 274 or 985-3929.” — Compiled by Sharon Cocomile Fax your event information to 985-2104 or e-mail . Event pro- ducers can choose to enter their awn information in the News Web calendar at in addition co our regular full-and pare-time programs, we now offer evening courses for busy professionals and students. Beginning in January 2000: © preparation for business writing (particularly for courses offered through SFU Continuing Studies’ Writing and Publishing Program) oral skills for business people and professionals (focus on presentations, meetings, and public speaking) critical reading and composition for high school and ccllege students © part-time follow-up for ELC alumni For more information or registration: Call Matthew at (604)291-5126 E-mail elc@sfu.ca Web www.sfu.ca/cstudies/lang/ele/