There are a few spots available on the June 19 Vancouver Garden Tour excursion. Immerse yourself in the beautiful spring and summer flowers at Vandusen Gardens.
Enjoy a delectable lunch at the elegant Shaughnessy Restaurant before exploring the lush paradise and exotic birds and plants at Bloedel Conservatory. Call 604-541-2199 to register for this delightful day trip.
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Spring and summer trips have filled up fast but there is still some space on a few outings including the Indian Market and Cooking class on June 26 and Britannia Mine Museum on July 19.
Don’t miss out on a fun day of exploring the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley in an air-conditioned minibus. Call 604-541-2199 to register.
Find out what other excursions still have space at www.whiterockcity.ca/register
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Do you enjoy taking photos of flowers? Then you are in luck as a Flower Photography workshop is being offered Saturday, July 17, 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Visit a local garden and discover how to make your flower photography that one step more professional using light and creative techniques in the camera including shallow depth of field, back lighting, zooming in and more. Call 604-541-2199.
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Aromatherapy is known for its powerful healing effects. Find out about all the benefits of essential oils on Thursday, June 22, 1:30-4 p.m. at the Kent Street centre.
Learn how to create effective therapeutic blends with a pleasing scent. Everyone will create their own take-home blend. The class is taught by Lynne Edel who teaches the Holistic Aromatherapy Practioners Certificate Program at Langara College and has been working with essential oils for over 20 years. Call 604-541-2199 to register before the class is full.
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Just in time for all your summer time activities, get a refresher on your first aid and CPR skills at a St. John’s Ambulance workshop on Thursday, June 22, 6-10 p.m. at the White Rock Community Centre. Call 604-541-2199 to register.
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With the weather getting a little warmer, it’s nice to have a chance to cool down in an air-conditioned building where you can still be active. Drop into Carpet Bowling at the Kent Street Activity Centre and meet new friends as you participate in a fun activity.
Enjoy this exciting game of skill and strategy every Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to noon. Call 604-541-2231 for more information, or to pick up a guest pass that lets you try out Carpet Bowling three times before purchasing membership. This friendly group doesn’t take a break in the summer so enjoy it all year round.
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Kent Street Centre Wednesday night dances will be winding up this month so be sure to check us out before the summer break. Singles and couples aged 50-plus are welcome. Doors open at 7 p.m. with dancing from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Refreshments served midway.
This week’s featured band is Good Vibrations.
The Kent Street Activity Centre, located at 1475 Kent St., is open to people 55 years of age or better. For information, call 604-541-2231.