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SUNDAYS Timeless Tales: Sundays, from 1-3 p.m. Hear a tale or two about North Vancouver's

past at the PGE Railway Station. Info: 987-5618.

“MONDAYS

Lesbian. and Bisexual Women’s Drop-in Group: Also . for women who are questioning sexual orienta- tion will meet bi-weekly on Monday evenings, from 7-9 J p-m,. at the North -Shore Women’s Centre. First meet-

" ing is Nov. 6. Info: 984- * 600

Parent Coffee. Mornings:

‘Every . Monday, 9:30-11:30

a.m., at St. John’s Church, 220-W. 8th St., N.V. Bring . your kids; 0-6 years, and lis-

ten to guest speakers.

North ‘Shore Toastmasters: _ Learn ‘public: speaking, com- munication ‘and’ leadership “skills in a friendly supportive “environment. Meetings are

a ~Monday’ evenings vat 7:15 “pam. - Guests - welcome. Info: ma 8 Ying,’ 926- 8785 or Jan, : 904- 0616.

~ NVRC Outdoor Club meets

the» last: Monday of cach month. Ongoing trips ‘weekly. Pickup. the Mountain News at

- Tuesday, 7:30 music ‘¢oom .at Sutherland: : school.’ String players wel- -come. No auditions. Info:

Have a safe Halloween

"NEWS photo Terry Peters

NORTH Vancouver RCMP Const. Julie de Decker and Kyla Matias check out the goodies and Halloween safety tips at the Edgemont Community Policing Centre (CPC). Policing centres in Edgemont (3077 Woodbine), Lynn Valley (Lynn Valley Centre) and Lonsdale (112 East 3rd St.) will have goodies and Halloween safety info until Oct. 31. Chiid ID services are available anytime. The Edgemont CPC is open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Halloween as a “safe haven” for kids.

all North Van recCentres or call 983-6444, ext. 2966.

. TUESBAYS

E.M. (formerly married) Club for widowed, divorced or separated people aged 55 and over. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month, 8 p-m., at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd. Social on Saturday evenings. Info: Kathy at 922- 4798.

North Shore. Chamber Orchestra: rehearsals every

925-3834.

p-m. in the .

District Dialoguers Toastmasters: Improve your communication and_leader-

‘ship skills in a friendly envi-

ronment. Lunch hour. weekly meetings, Tuesdays 12-1:15 p-m., 355 W. Queens Rd,

“N.Y. Info: Laurel Lacroix at

990-2308.

North Vancouver Kiwanis Club conducts’ supper meet- ings every fist, 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.

Quay Speakers Toastmasters invites you to attend a meeting on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. Be introduced to public speaking in a friendly, fun and supportive atmos- phere. Learn leadership skills and increase your confidence. Info: April at 661-2786 or

Joyce at 980-5644.

Whist Drive: Meets the third Tuesday of each month at St. Agnes Church hall, 530 E. 12th St. N.V., at 1 p.m. Everyone welcome. Info: 980-7623.

The North Shore Mothers of Multiples is a support group for parents of twins, triplets, etc. Meetings are at-7 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every month at the fire hall on

E. 13th St., N.V. Info: Sharon.

Henshaw at 987-6809 or

<smhenshaw@home.com>.

Single Mother’s Program meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, from 10:30 a.m.-noon at the North Shore Women's Centre. Workshop, then coffee and socialize with other single mothers. Info: 984-6009.

Mom's Time Out: Support group based on Biblical princi- ples every “fuesday, 9:30- 11:30 a.m., Delbrook Baptist Church, 515 W. Windsor Rd., N.V. Child care program and bible studies for ladies of all

_ ages. Info: 929-5524.

North Shore Business Club meets regularly every Tuesday, at. 7:30 a.m., Cheers Restaurant, 125 E. 2nd St., N.V., for the purpose of shar- ing business leads and i improv- ing business opportunities. New members enthusiastically welcomed. Info: David Weiser at 921-8313 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS

North Shore Fish and Gare .

Club meets the __ first Wednesday of the . month, 7:30 p.m., at 123 W. 15th St., N.V. New members welcome. Info: Shaun Hollingsworth at 980-2779 or Gary Yorke at 921-8235.

North Shore Business and” Professional Women’s. Club . -

meets the first Wednesday of the =month, | September

’ through June. Dinner meeting

at Cheers, 6 p.m. Info: Jean at

"922-6864. : Equal Parenting Group is:

looking for your support. Make equal parenting manda- tory, not optional. Sign up and be counted. Info: Manfred Weber at 980-6757.

North. ; “Vancouver Newcomers Club meets the

; Ambleside

first Wednesday of each month alternately at the Capilano Library or a local restaurant. Variety of activities. Call Lise 988-4797.

North-West Chess Club meets Wednesdays, 7-11 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas school esteteria. Four chess. masters play at the club. New members . are welcomed. Info: Joe 980- 4249 (evenings).

Singing For Fun: Drop in on the first Wednesday of every month, from 10 a.m.-noon, to sing your favourite songs. . Adults of ail levels are wel-.. come. Info: Linda at. 922-. ; 0264. .

Trail Trekkers: Looking for - new members who like to’ explore the trails on the North . - Shore every Monday and Wednesday, from 6:45-8:45 p-m. or Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. Good. stamina, — energy and hiking boots are needed as trails can be wet and muddy. Part of the NVRC™ recreation pas, or drop-in fee of $5. Info: Barbara at 980- 4492. :

Orchestra rehearses every Wednesday, :

‘from 3:15-5:30 p.m. in’ the

music’ room ‘at the. ‘West Vancouver Seniors’ Centre. The orchestra especially needs violin, viola and oboe players. All ages welcome. Info: Hilary Clark at 926-3030.

-North Shore. Executives’.

Association is a group of busi ness and professional : peopl whose purpose is to exchange

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