Life Skills

Develop life skills.

Join us for this 3-part mental health series as we learn about anxiety, depression and grief.

Dr. Jennifer Campbell, Psychologist, as well as Registered Clinical Counsellors and students from the North Shore CBT Centre team, will guide these 1-hour workshops on common mental health issues. Lean about the signs and symptoms that may indicate a need for treatment or support. These workshops will help in answering the following questions: What is “normal” anxiety? When is “low mood” too low? How does grief impact wellness?

Anxiety 101 – Thursday, September 28th

Depression 101 – Thursday, November 16th

Grief & Loss 101 – Monday, December 4th

 

Sign up for 1, 2, or all 3 workshops in this series.

Registration required. Register online or call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166. Contact Vanessa at gillv@nvdpl.ca for more information.

 

Location:
Monday, December 4, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.

Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.

 

Instead of meeting onsite, this program will be delivered via Zoom.

The session will start at 1:00pm, however, you're welcome to tune in as early as 12:50pm to test your technology. 

Registration required. Register online or call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175.

(zoom 3)

Location:
Monday, December 4, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.

Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.

 

Meet in person in the Learning Lab at Lynn Valley Library.

 

 
 
No registration required. For information, call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
Location:
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.

Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! Please bring a notepad and pen with you to the meetings. This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.

 

Location: Lions Gate Community Recreation Center, Marine Room (2nd floor)

No registration required. This program is drop-in and all are welcome, but register online to receive reminder emails about the meetings. Call 604-998-3033 for more information.

 

Location:
Friday, December 8, 2023 - 10:00am to 11:00am

Join us at Parkgate Library to practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.

Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.

Please note: this program will take place in person in the Enid Dearing Room.

 

Registration required. Click "Registration: Program"  or call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166.

 

Location:
Friday, December 8, 2023 - 11:30am to 1:00pm

Planning for Uncertainties: A Guide to Incapacity Planning

What happens to me if I become incapacitated?

How do I effectively plan to help protect myself when I am most vulnerable?

Prepare for life’s uncertainties by incapacity planning. Nancy and Brendon, estate lawyers from Westcoast Wills & Estates on Lonsdale, will walk you through the essential steps, legal considerations, and options for appointing trusted individuals to help manage your affairs. Whether you are a young professional or retired, incapacity planning offers protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

www.westcoastwills.com

 

Registration required. Register online or call 604-929-3727, ext. 8116. Contact Vanessa at gillv@nvdpl.ca for more information.

 

Part of the Estate Planning Series with Westcoast Wills & Estates

  • Estate Planning
    Tuesday, October 17 at 10:30am | Learn more and register
  • Executors: Navigating the Complexities of Estate Administration
    Monday, November 20 at 10:30am | Learn more and register
  • Planning for Uncertainties: A Guide to Incapacity Planning
    Monday, December 11 at 10:30am 
  • Estate Planning 101: Minimize taxes, disputes and confusion
    Monday, January 22 at 10:30am | Learn more and register
Location:
Monday, December 11, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:30am

Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.

Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.

 

Instead of meeting onsite, this program will be delivered via Zoom.

The session will start at 1:00pm, however, you're welcome to tune in as early as 12:50pm to test your technology. 

Registration required. Register online or call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175.

(zoom 3)

Location:
Monday, December 11, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.

Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.

 

Meet in person in the Learning Lab at Lynn Valley Library.

 

 
 
No registration required. For information, call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
Location:
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.

Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! Please bring a notepad and pen with you to the meetings. This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.

 

Location: Lions Gate Community Recreation Center, Marine Room (2nd floor)

No registration required. This program is drop-in and all are welcome, but register online to receive reminder emails about the meetings. Call 604-998-3033 for more information.

 

Location:
Friday, December 15, 2023 - 10:00am to 11:00am

Join us at Parkgate Library to practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.

Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.

Please note: this program will take place in person in the Enid Dearing Room.

 

Registration required. Click "Registration: Program"  or call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166.

 

Location:
Friday, December 15, 2023 - 11:30am to 1:00pm

Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.

Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.

 

Instead of meeting onsite, this program will be delivered via Zoom.

The session will start at 1:00pm, however, you're welcome to tune in as early as 12:50pm to test your technology. 

Registration required. Register online or call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175.

(zoom 3)

Location:
Monday, December 18, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.

Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.

 

Meet in person in the Learning Lab at Lynn Valley Library.

 

 
 
No registration required. For information, call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
Location:
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.

Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! Please bring a notepad and pen with you to the meetings. This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.

 

Location: Lions Gate Community Recreation Center, Marine Room (2nd floor)

No registration required. This program is drop-in and all are welcome, but register online to receive reminder emails about the meetings. Call 604-998-3033 for more information.

 

Location:
Friday, January 5, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:00am

Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.

Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.

 

Meet in person in the Learning Lab at Lynn Valley Library.

 

 
 
No registration required. For information, call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
Location:
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.

Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! Please bring a notepad and pen with you to the meetings. This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.

 

Location: Lions Gate Community Recreation Center, Marine Room (2nd floor)

No registration required. This program is drop-in and all are welcome, but register online to receive reminder emails about the meetings. Call 604-998-3033 for more information.

 

Location:
Friday, January 12, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:00am

Please join Margaret Brougton, Registered Dietitian with Vancouver Coastal Health, for an informative workshop on creating good food habits for a healthy heart.

Come and learn about making heart healthy food choices for the coming year. We will discuss tasty and easy ways to add plant foods, like nuts and beans, to your diet. Please come with your plant-based food ideas to share.

 

Registration required. Register online or call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166. Contact Vanessa at gillv@nvdpl.ca for more information.

This program takes place in the Enid Dearing Meeting Room at Parkgate Library.

 

Location:
Monday, January 15, 2024 - 10:30am

Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.

Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.

 

Meet in person in the Learning Lab at Lynn Valley Library.

 

 
 
No registration required. For information, call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
Location:
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.

Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! Please bring a notepad and pen with you to the meetings. This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.

 

Location: Lions Gate Community Recreation Center, Marine Room (2nd floor)

No registration required. This program is drop-in and all are welcome, but register online to receive reminder emails about the meetings. Call 604-998-3033 for more information.

 

Location:
Friday, January 19, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:00am

This program, which is spread out over the course of four consecutive weekly 1 hour 15 minute meetings, teaches youth about being leaders in their communities.

Ideally, by the end of the program youth have the skillset to begin a community initiative rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion.

  • Week 1: Introductions, goals and agreements, leadership values, self leadership.
  • Week 2: Qualities of a leader (I have a dream), bystander intervention, theories of change.
  • Week 3: Examples of discriminatory leadership, stereotypes, fostering inclusion, Indigenous principles of leadership (potential guest speaker - budget permitting).
  • Week 4: Community leaders and examples, ideation of an initiative, ideation to actualization, resources.

 It is best if participants can commit to all 4 weeks as each session is important.

For grades 10-12 / ages 14-18.  

 

Presenter bio: 

Anita is a third year student of Political Science at the University of British Columbia. Heavily involved in community non-profit work, Anita founded ANIMO in 2023 with the aim to cultivate meaningful community connections rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion for immigrant, refugee, and minority youth. In her free time, Anita enjoys writing, baking, and spending time with friends. 

 

Registration required. Register online, contact tag@nvdpl.ca, or call 604-984-0286 ext. 8144.

This event takes place in the Learning Lab at Lynn Valley Library.

 

 

 

Location:
Sunday, January 21, 2024 - 12:15pm to 1:30pm
Estate Planning 101: Learn how to properly plan your estate to minimize taxes, disputes and confusion. 
 
Topics include general estate planning tips, wills, Powers of Attorney and Representation Agreements.   
 
Mike and Brendon are both estate lawyers from the law firm Westcoast Wills & Estates on Lonsdale, and only work in the areas of estate planning and probate.
 
 
Registration required. Please register online or call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166. Contact gillv@nvdpl.ca for more information.
 
 

Part of the Estate Planning Series with Westcoast Wills & Estates

Location:
Monday, January 22, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:30am

Join Arash Pouzare, Pharmacist at Miracle Prescriptions in North Vancouver, for an engaging talk about services that BC Pharmacists provide to the public.

Pharmacists not only help you understand and manage your medications, but they also can assess and treat 21 minor ailments such as strep throat, allergies, pink eye and dermatitis. The service is free for B.C. residents when provided in person, in a pharmacy.

 

Registration required. Register online or call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166. Contact Vanessa at gillv@nvdpl.ca for more information.

This event takes place in the Enid Dearing Meeting Room at Parkgate Library.

 

Location:
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:30am

Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.

Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.

 

Meet in person in the Learning Lab at Lynn Valley Library.

 

 
 
No registration required. For information, call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
Location:
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.

Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! Please bring a notepad and pen with you to the meetings. This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.

 

Location: Lions Gate Community Recreation Center, Marine Room (2nd floor)

No registration required. This program is drop-in and all are welcome, but register online to receive reminder emails about the meetings. Call 604-998-3033 for more information.

 

Location:
Friday, January 26, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:00am

This program, which is spread out over the course of four consecutive weekly 1 hour 15 minute meetings, teaches youth about being leaders in their communities.

Ideally, by the end of the program youth have the skillset to begin a community initiative rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion.

  • Week 1: Introductions, goals and agreements, leadership values, self leadership.
  • Week 2: Qualities of a leader (I have a dream), bystander intervention, theories of change.
  • Week 3: Examples of discriminatory leadership, stereotypes, fostering inclusion, Indigenous principles of leadership (potential guest speaker - budget permitting).
  • Week 4: Community leaders and examples, ideation of an initiative, ideation to actualization, resources.

 It is best if participants can commit to all 4 weeks as each session is important.

For grades 10-12 / ages 14-18.  

 

Presenter bio: 

Anita is a third year student of Political Science at the University of British Columbia. Heavily involved in community non-profit work, Anita founded ANIMO in 2023 with the aim to cultivate meaningful community connections rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion for immigrant, refugee, and minority youth. In her free time, Anita enjoys writing, baking, and spending time with friends. 

 

Registration required. Register online, contact tag@nvdpl.ca, or call 604-984-0286 ext. 8144.

This event takes place in the Learning Lab at Lynn Valley Library.

 

 

 

Location:
Sunday, January 28, 2024 - 12:15pm to 1:30pm

Do your hands hurt?

Join Louise Lydon, Occupation Therapist and Clinical Educator with OASIS, to learn about arthritis of the hands.She will focus on specific strategies, including joint protection and hand exercises. 

Different methods of pain management will also be discussed during this workshop. Please bring your questions!

 

Registration required. Register online or call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166. Contact Vanessa at gillv@nvdpl.ca for more information.

This event takes place in the Enid Dearing Meeting Room at Parkgate Library.

 

 

Location:
Monday, January 29, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:30am

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