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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.

Rejuvenate your Summer Workout :: Women's Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp

By RCFAdmin on July 6, 2008 - 8:58am

WOMEN'S CARDIO KICKBOXING BOOTCAMP - August 2008 Registration Now Open
Presented by Raz Chan Fitness and Mobile Personal Training

Rejuvenate your weekly workout - experience our Women's Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp and get a
toned body for the fall!

Join us three times a week for 4 weeks for our total body workout with boxing drills, core ab exercises, interval training, and more! Never the same workout twice with our programming and lots of variety to keep all fitness levels challenged. View video clips and photos of previous Bootcamp classes at http://www.razchanfitness.com

LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE
All Bootcamps are 3x/week (12 sessions). Due to the format of our Bootcamp, we do not offer drop-in rates or switching of class sessions - please review our registration policy under our FAQs section online. Participants are required to come to clas with handwraps and cardio boxing gloves.

*Note: All Saturday classes take place at 2875 St. Georges St. (near Fraser & Kingsway).

VANCOUVER-WEST SIDE – select from three time slots
4588 Clancy Loranger Way

Mon/Wed/Fri - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Class runs from Jul 28 - Aug 22/08

Mon/Wed/Fri - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Class runs from Jul 28 - Aug 22/08

Mon/Wed – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm + Saturday – 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Class runs from Jul 26 - Aug 20/08

BURNABY – CENTRAL – select from two time slots

Bocce by the Beach

By Connie Brown on July 8, 2008 - 10:52am

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TUESDAY, July 8, 2008
Media Contact: Jason Del Vicario
604.742.0537 | jason@bocce.ca
6th ANNUAL “BOCCE BY THE BEACH TOURNAMENT – SAT. JULY 12, 2008
SPANISH BANKS WEST, VANCOUVER BC 12pm-5pm
Visit www.bocce.ca for more information
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BOCCE.CA ANNOUNCES 6th ANNUAL BOCCE BY THE BEACH TOURNAMENT

(VANCOUVER) - Grab your balls and head for Spanish Banks West on Saturday July 12! Bocce.ca is bringing the sport of bocce into the twenty-first century with their 6th annual tournament. From 12-5pm 64 teams of two will go head to head and ball to ball in a blistering battle for bocce supremacy. For $20 per person you too can compete in the Sopranos’ favourite sport and take your best shot at bragging rights and prizes!
Bocce.ca is a non-profit society run by a rag tag group of Vancouverites who have nothing better to do than promote the oldest game known to mankind… AND raise money for local children’s charities in the process.

MiLan Metis Healing Art Project - MMHAP

By earthmilan on July 8, 2008 - 12:12pm

MiLan Metis Healing Art Project - MMHAP - MiLan Art Ltd. presents evolved Canadian Metis Art/Accessories at the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Main Branch on Georgia Street D/T Vancouver from July 1st. until September 30th. 2008 www.milanart.ca

Sins of the City Walking Tour

By cognoscento on July 8, 2008 - 9:06pm

This two hour walking tour--run by the Vancouver Police Museum--takes participants through the oldest parts of Vancouver, exploring the early (and roguish) history of our city. Covering ten city blocks, the tour visits numerous locations, including the site of one of Vancouver’s oldest brothel districts, the location of the city’s first saloon as well as the first police station (and jail). Opium dens, gambling houses and beer parlors are also featured topics of the tour. Tour runs every Wednesday at 2pm and Friday and Saturday at 4pm until October 1, 2008.

$15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. 24 hours advanced reservation required. Call 604-665-3346 or visit vancouverpolicemuseum.ca for information or to make a reservation.