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SENIORS SCENE: Christmas events ramping up at Kent Street Centre

Mistletoe lunch, readers’ theatre staging of Scrooge happening in the coming weeks
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The Kent Street Players Theatre Group is presenting a Christmas Reader’s Theatre Performance of Scrooge: Then and Now, A Christmas Carol and Frank’s 75th Christmas. Shows are Sunday Nov. 27 or Dec. 11, 2 p.m. at the Kent Street Activity Centre. Call 604-541-2199 to purchase tickets or drop into any White Rock Recreation Centre. Refreshments will be provided.

• The White Rock Winter Recreation Guide is on line at whiterockcity.ca/register. Have a look at all the amazing programs and activities planned for the winter months. Registration begins on Nov. 30 at 8:30 a.m. Hard copies of the recreation guide will be available at the Kent Street Activity Centre on Nov. 21.

• The Kent Street Activity Centre is looking for a cook for its coffee shop. The position is Monday –Friday approximately 25-30 hours a week. Interested individuals should have a passion for cooking, are comfortable cooking for large groups and have experience working with volunteers. Please send your resume to dsawicki@whiterockcity.ca.

• The Kent Street Activity Centre’s annual Mistletoe lunch will be held on Friday, Dec. 16 at 11:30 a.m.

Registration is open now for members of the Centre. Cost is $25.Non- members are invited to register beginning Dec. 1. For more information call 604-541-2199.

• The Kent Street Activity Centre is holding its Annual General Meeting on Monday, Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to join the executive as they recap accomplishments and events over the last year. Refreshments will be provided plus a wonderful holiday performance by the Soul of the World Community Choir.

• Kent Street Activity Centre 2023 memberships are on sale now. This membership is in effect until December 31, 2023. Memberships can be purchased at the Kent Street Activity Centre, White Rock Community Centre and Centennial Park Leisure Centre and online at whiterockcity.ca/register. If you purchase online please remember to drop into any Recreation Centre to pick up a new membership card.

• The Kent Street Activity Centre Snooker Club welcomes new members to drop in and join their friendly group. Enjoy unlimited playing time six days a week on four available tables during regular business hours of the Centre. Remember all new members can try out any activity group including Snooker three times before purchasing membership. For more information call 604-541-2199.

• Enjoy dancing to live music at The Kent Street Activity Centre every Wednesday evening in the auditorium.

Everyone 50+ is invited to enjoy an entertaining and fun evening. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with dancing from 7-9:30 p.m. Nov. 23 the Silver stars return and Nov. 30 dance to the great sounds of Patrizia and Don. Call 604-541-2199 for more information.

The Kent Street Activity Centre located at 1475 Kent Street is open to persons 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.