26 — North Shure News — Wednesday. A ONGOING North Shore Counselling Centre offers counselling ata nominal fee to work with pro- fessionals in post-graduate programs specializing in fay lv and marriage therapy. Info: 926-5496, ext. 27. Occupational First Aid Level 2 and 3: Ongoing North Shore programs fron St. John Ambulance. rt 999: Mackay Rd. 21-2651. Trained Mediators are avail able free of charge to assist in neighbourhood disputes. For information, contact Community Mediation Services Society at 99( Parenting Seminars: Every month Lyna Valley Parent Participation Preschool will be holding a free parenting seni: nar, Topics include sibling civairy, ethical consumerism and how children [earn lan- guages. Pre-boo shelle at 990-8866. Deep Cove Lions Club: For information about joining this communityv-minded group of ladies 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 'N. Vancouver * 988-167 ‘oehind: Capilano Mall isand Community school on Mondays and Wednesdavs. Into: 921-9338 or 947 2875, Homework Enhancement and Learning Progran HELP is a) secondary level homework workshop available to all students on the North Shore. Held at) Carson Graham school on Tuesdays and Thursdays, tram 5-8 pam. Into: 924-1010, Parent Information Line: Call 985-2988 for informa tion on child care, children’s amily resources and arent education. Friends is a North Shore hik- ing club. Day hikes on dJesday’ ridays and Sundays, 3-6 hours in dura- tion. Info: Renata at 929- 1657. ANAD will offer a tree, 10- week support group on the ore, starting in the spring, tor adult women expe rieneing food, bods mage and/or disordered — cating issues. “To be puton the wait list please cali’ Meris ar 739 2070. Qualified Referral service provides tree access to information regard ing a qualified therapist’ in your Call 1-800. ‘Therapist. North Shore Multicultural Socie¢ Host Program: Needs volunteers to spend three hours a week assisting newcomers learn more about Canadian lite and helping them practise their English skills. Ongoing recruitment. Contact Golnaz Ali at 988- 2931, North Shore Multicultural Society provides adult ESL classes to) new immigrants. Reginner, intermediate and conversation — levels. Info: Mostafa Tofangehi at 9 2931. Anon: Family grour ing supportive, confiden- tial meetings for families and triends of alcoholics. Daily North Shore meetings. Info: 688-1716. Line Psychiatric Abuse €PAL) for those whe have been abused oc harmed bv povchiatric or other mental health treatment. All informa tion held in street confidence. Call 689-4417. SUNDAYS Islamic Education Free Quran Arabic classes and study progrant on Tsmailisin and Blam to) celebrate th Islamic sacred months of Shaban and Ramadan Every Saturday and Sunday, ongo- ing. All nationalities welcome. Into: 988-0952. Generation 2000 is a group for young Persian females, aged 14-19, to meet people, have fun, increase self confi- dence and receive support. Every Sunday, 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., at the North Shore Multicultural Society, #301-123 E. Y5th St, NLV. Into: Sherry at 9: 31. Meditation: Ail are 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 Co-Dependents Anonymous meets every: Monday, 7:30 pam., in the basement of St. Marrin’s Anglican) Church, 195 EK. Windsor, Ao 12-step program tor people wanting to develop healthy relation- ships. Into: 984-7430. Trail Trekkers: Explore the many trails on the North Shore every Monday and Wednesday, trom 6:4. 5 pm. or Wednesdays from 0-1) aim. Good stamina, and hiking boots are as trails can be wet and muddy. Part of the NVRC recreation pass or drop-in fee of $3.85. Info: Barbara 980- 4492. Kick Sox & Sweat classes Monday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at North Shore Neighbourhood House gym. Part of the NVRC recreation pass. Info: 987-8138 or 987- PLAY. Logos Toastmasters: Do you want to improve ing skills while having fun with a triendly group? Come as a guest and see for yourself. Meetings held Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m., West Van Baptist Church, 450 Mathers Ave. Info: 987-3163. See move page 32 Let us send your old eyeglasses to the developing world. OPERATION EYESIGHT UNIVERSAL 1-800-585-8265 Charitable Registration # 11906 8955 RROOO! PCa ae ed wn eeae ned