Kent Street Activity Centre is brimming with opportunities to meet people and participate in fun activities. If you are looking for something to keep you busy as we head into the cooler months, why not come to the centre on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. for Fun Bridge. Make new friends in this social group while enjoying this game of strategy in a non-competitive environment. Call 604-541-2199 for more information or pick up a guest pass that will let you try out an activity three times before purchasing a membership. Remember that a Kent Street Activity Centre membership is only $21 for the remainder of the year.
• A wonderful program called Piano Playing Therapy for Mind and Body – Level 2 is offered at the Kent Street Activity Centre beginning Thursday, Oct. 3, 2 to 3 p.m. Learn the next level of hands-on activities on a keyboard that will help keep your brain active, boost your memory, concentration, strengthen your hand muscles and wrist flexibility. For beginners with some basic understanding of musical notation. Call 604-541-2199 to register or sign up online at whiterockcity.ca/register.
• The Kent Street Players are a performing theatre group that meet every Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the Kent Street Activity Centre auditorium. This active and fun group is looking for more people of all levels of experience to join them. If you have a passion for the arts or are looking for a new and exciting way to stay active and engaged, drop in this Friday and check us out with a guest pass. For more information, call 604-541-2199.
• Have you tried Zumba Gold yet? This class is perfect for the active, older adult and recreates the original Zumba moves at a lower intensity. Easy to follow choreography focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Classes are held at Kent Street Activity Centre Wednesday and Friday mornings. To register call 604-541-2199 or sign up online at whiterockcity.ca/register.
• Mah Jong is good for the mind and has become a widely popular social activity. Learn how to play the game in our six-week course held Tuesday mornings at the Kent Street Activity Centre. Call 604-541-2199 to register or sign up online at whiterockcity.ca/register.
• The White Rock Community Centre will be the place to be on Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Space is filling up fast for this annual health and wellness fair, For the Health Of It. Listen and interact with engaging speakers, local community resources will be there to answer your questions, plus lots of prize draws and a free lunch. To register for this free event, call 778-725-0711 or email semi.seniors@gmail.com.
• Did you know that the Kent Street Activity Centre hosts a dance every Wednesday night in the auditorium? Bring a friend or come on your own for a night of social dancing to the great sounds of a variety of bands. On Sept. 25, 25 Greg Hampson will be on stage and on Oct. 2 the Alpiners will be performing. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with dancing from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for members and $9 for non-members.
The Kent Street Activity Centre, located at 1475 Kent St., is open to individuals 55 years of age or better. New members are welcome. For more information on activities, programs and volunteer opportunities, please call the centre at 604-541-2231.
Dianne Sawicki writes a regular Seniors Scene column for the Peace Arch News.
