36 - North Shore News — Sunday, September 24, 2000 3 Hikes: Most Sundays to Oct. 15, starting at 10 a.m. to mid- dav. Friends of Cypress Provincial Park Society spon- sor a series of hikes to help the public become familiar with the park. All hikes are free but pre-registration is required. Call 925-9392 or 922-7949 tor info before 9 p.m. Gatherings in the Park: Sundays, 10:50 am. at Emerald Park, 350 E. 2nd St. Inspirational talks and music. Bring a blanket or a chair, Info: 987-6985. SUNDAYS Summer 2000 Heritage MONDAYS Buddha-Dharma Sangha: Free weekly meditation meet- ings, in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, at the North Vancouver City Library every Monday ar 7 pom. People of all) back- grounds are welcome. Newcomers are asked to call Wayne at 988-7680. North Shore Toastmasters: Learn public speaking, com- munication and leadership skills in a friendly supportive environment. Meetings are Monday evenings at 7:15 p.nv. Guests are welcome. Into: Li Ying, 926-8785 or Jan, 904- 0616 or . NVRC Outdoor Club mects the fast) Monday of cach month. Ongoing tips weekly. Pickup the Mouniain News at all North Van reeCentres: or call 983-6444, ext. 2966. La Leche League North Shore mects the first Monday ofevery month at Lynn Vallev United Church, 3201 Mountain: Hwy, NV. from 10 am.-noon. Breastfeeding support for mothers and preg- nant women. Babies welcome. Into: Sandra at 988-1284. Co-Dependents Anonymous ;Open egrnit Learning kearnin meets 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 relation- ships. Info: 984-7430. TUESDAYS North Vancouver Kiwanis Club conducts supper meet- ings every first, third and fifth Tuesday of every month at the Kiwanis Tower, 170 W. 2nd St, N.V. Info: Maureen at 984-9166. West Vancouver Newcomers Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the West Vancouver Yacht Club, 5854 Marine Dr. Info: Heather at 922-1674. North Shore Business Club meets regularly every Tuesday, at 7:30) am., Cheers Restaurant, for the purpose of sharing business leads and improving business opportu- nities. New members wel- comed, Info: David Weiser at 921-8313 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.). Quay Speakers Toastmasters meet Tuesdays at 5:15. p.m. Ini: April at 661-2786 or Joyce at 980-5644. Open Learning Agency courses and programs are flexible, transferable, and available when and where you need them. Career and College Preparation ceptions include: OPEN LEARNING AGENCY ® literacy courses. ° Adult Basic Education (Grades 10-72}. ¢ Adult Graduation Diploma (Grade 12). * Trades, career, or college program prerequisites. ® English, math, or writing skills improvement. © First Nations Learning Centre partnerships. For learning that fits your academic and career goals, take a look at the Open Learning Agency. Phone: student@ala.be.ca 604-431-3300 (8C Lower Mainland) 1-800-663-9711 (Toll-free in Conada) Web: wew.ola.be.ca