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Addiction Services Education Series

By ellenhsieh on April 16, 2008 - 3:52pm

The Addiction Services, Public Education Series, is a community service of Vancouver Coastal Health. This program is free and open to anyone who is interested in addiction, alcohol and other drugs.
There are 6 sessions, 1) what is addiction, 2) drugs and the body, 3) recovery, 4) family issues, 5) helping others, 6) drugs in our society-a public health approach to drug control. Participants who complete all six sessions will receive a certificate upon completion. This ongoing program occurs every Friday morning from 9:30-11:30 on drop-in basis, no registration is required. Presented by Mark Haden. For more information phone: 604-267-3970 .

Singles Boot Camp

By chpschps on April 29, 2008 - 4:29pm

Singles Fitness Boot Camp!

Do you want to get in shape and meet new singles at the same time? At Singles Bootcamp you get a chance to do that and a whole lot more. You will have the opportunity to take part in a one month Bootcamp that includes fitness and health assessments, interactive exercises, daily health tips, and one hell of a butt kicking!

Over a one month period you will participate in two sessions a week. The Bootcamp begins with a fitness assessment so that everyone has a starting point and is able to measure their improvement at the end.
The pre and post assessment consist of:
• A weigh-in and body fat assessment
• A cardiovascular endurance test
• A muscular endurance test
• A core stability test

Throughout the sessions your group will participate in interactive exercises. The exercises will range in difficulty to accommodate all participants at any fitness level. Every session will start with a warm up, then a cardio portion, followed by strength and core exercises. All flexibility segments will then follow in which you will be given stretching exercises to complete as your body cools down. Each class will finish with a post-workout snack and socializing.

Speed Dating 40-50 Cameo Lounge

By chpschps on May 27, 2008 - 12:54pm

Rendezvous Club is Vancouver’s undisputed expert in quality Singles Events. If you have yet to try one of our Speed Dating events, sign up and see what all the hype is about.

Take this opportunity to come and meet 15 different singles from Vancouver. Why waste time reading online profiles, or spend thousands of dollars on a match maker? Come and meet 15 people face to face and be your own match maker, because after all, who knows what you are looking for better than YOU!

For more info cantact us at info@rclub.ca or visit www.rclub.ca

Cosmophony

By Kara Gibbs on June 4, 2008 - 6:56pm

Cosmophony
Featuring Rachel Iwaasa, piano
Monday June 30, 2008 at 8pm
HR MacMillan Space Centre ‘Star Theatre’
1100 Chestnut Street - Vancouver, BC
Tickets $15, available at the door

On Monday, June 30th at 8:00pm, twelve composers share their inner reflections on outer space in Cosmophony - a concert of solo piano pieces inspired by the beauty and mystery of our solar system. Acclaimed pianist Rachel Iwaasa, widely known for her bold and innovative performances, takes the stage of the intimate Star Theatre in the HR MacMillan Space Centre to present a dynamic solo recital unlike any other. The concert takes place in darkness, punctuated by stunning celestial images projected onto the overhead panoramic screens of the theatre.

This event will feature world premieres by some of Canada's most distinct creative musical voices. Nine composers will present their unique meditation on a specified planet, in a musical portrayal of our solar system with new works by composers Rodney Sharman (Mercury), Marci Rabe (Venus), Alexander Pechenyuk (Earth), Jocelyn Morlock (Mars), Chris Kovarik (Jupiter), Jeffrey Ryan (Saturn), Stefan Udell (Uranus), Jennifer Butler (Neptune) and Emily Doolittle (Gliese 581c. Newly discovered, April 2007).

Yoga and Silence Retreat with shakti mhi

By Prana Yoga Teac... on June 11, 2008 - 3:57pm

Prana Yoga Teacher College is offering an upcoming Yoga and Silence Retreat with shakti mhi from June 24 - June 30 2008 at the breathtaking Sea to Sky Retreat Centre near Whistler.

This springs yoga and silence retreat will be held from June 24 - June 30 at the breathtaking Sea to Sky Retreat Centre near Whistler. For the first 3 days, enjoy yoga and mediation, intermixed with educational seminars and spiritual discourse. The last 4 days will be in silence, combining yoga, meditation and mindfulness with the peace and serenity of the natural environment.

For more information on the Sea to Sky Retreat centre, please contact us, or you can visit their website.

The below cost includes full board and accommodations for the duration of the retreat.

Cost

Cost for the retreat is $850 + GST.

To register for this retreat, please contact our office by email or phone:

Email: info@pranayogacollege.com
Phone: 604.682.2121 or 604.676.8812

Free Talk; Living in Balance and Harmony; the wholistic approach to living

By wholistic on June 19, 2008 - 6:06pm

Living in Balance and Harmony:
free talk, Monday, June 30th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Kits Community Centre,

Wholism is a way of living that creates balance and harmony within individuals, families, communities, and nations. It provides us with a solid foundation on which to rebuild damaged lives and the natural environments that support those lives.

Learn how a mixture of spiritual and scientific practices can transform your health, work, and relationships. Michael Greenstein, founder of the Wholistic Community Network (WCN) www.wholcom.net will present a free talk on the need for and benefits of wholistic living at the Kits Community Centre on Monday, June 30th at 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Register: 604-257-6976 or just show up. Bring a friend.