_NEWS photo Cindy Goodman: THE inaturo beau y of OurTown is all around us, and one of the most popular natural ‘getaways Is Lynn Headwaters Park in Lynn Valley. Herve, hikers cross a bridge whiet takes them deeper Into the provincial park. ~ Telephone: 985-5371 Fax: 985- 7594. _ Email: nsdre@axionet.com “31 58. Mountain Highway “Fitness i isa “Family Affair" The Community Centre offers a warm, - friendly, non- intimidating atmosphere © where everyone. can come to exercise -and feel like part of a big family. Fitness - . classes.are provided fer all ages & levels _of fitness from’ beginners to advanced, . with childcare available. There are also specialty classes for specific needs such . as Pre’& Post Natal and — : Rehab/Adaptive Fitness: "However, health &, fitness "programs are not restricted to the _, walls of an aerobic studio or weight oe “room. Some of our most popular. courses include Mountain ‘Biking: Skills for Women, Power Walking & "at home" or outdoor. personal. training. : So "- B.C. Recreation & Parks Assoc. named West Vancouver. Community ‘Centre as the “Outstanding Fitness Facility” in the Lower Mainland. for 1995. We wl strive to maintain this reputation by offering only the best! "Call Lindy at 925-7270 and make some Positive. healthy changes to your, tet: — coarse, Outdoor play is the name of the game OUR Town is synonymous with outdoor activity. Bordered on the south with water and the north with mountains, recre- ational opportunities abound on the North Shore. Regardless of your preferred mode of transportation on the open water, North and West Vancouver offer numer- ous boating opportunities. Boat launches are available at Cates Park in North Vancouver, and in West Vancouver at Ambleside Park and Horseshoe Bay. Ifa canoe or ocean kayak is more your speed, rentals are available in Deep Cove, while river kayakers can get their’ fill of whitewater on the Capilano River, Scuba divers can explore the Occan . Marine Park in West Van’s Whytecliff Park. If fishing is more to your liking; drop aline at the mouth of the Capilano River or head up Howe, Sound from Horseshoe Bay. Or head up to Rice Lake in the Seymour Demonstration Forest’ for some freshwater fishing. . And now that an cast-west cycling route has been established on the Nori Shore, two-wheeled adventurers can explore Our Town. For the more experienced trail rid- ers, the North Shore mountains offer hundreds of miles of rugged trails that will challenge the most seasoned riders: And of course, when the snow flies, skiers flock to the North Shore moun- tains. . C The North Shore Crisis Services Society wishes to" thank the North Shore municipalities, residents °... and businesses who have’ | gerierously supported the. ° work of the Society and the @ women and children who come to Emily.Murphy ~ ; House. North Shore Crisis Services Society. 13095 Lonsdale Avenue, = North Vancouver, BC.V7N 3]6- 987-1 773 Fax: 987-1 623 _ . Richmond . Crisis Lirie: Total range of nursing and home support. oo 24 hours a ad, 7 ” days a a week. "a para- »-iied.: . HEALTH SERVICES - Branches. throughout B.C. VANCOUVER «00.000... esseeeee 731-9233 ©... Burquitlam ... «936-0036 °° Abbotsford... .».850-9070.. seosve2Z O° 1142 Surrey tee 596-3555 North Shore ....sesese 987-2446 ed Victoria... 1416 883-4668 » Nanaimo .. serve €99°1277, Prince George ...........564-4442