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SENIORS SCENE: Dancing, singing and a Christmas shopping excursion on Kent Street agenda

T he Kent Street Activity Centre is looking for a cook for its coffee shop. The position is Monday to Friday approximately 20-25 hours a week. Interested individuals should have a passion for cooking, are comfortable cooking for large groups and have experience working with volunteers. Please contact Dianne at dsawicki@whiterockcity.ca for more information.
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The Kent Street Activity Centre is looking for a cook for its coffee shop. The position is Monday to Friday approximately 20-25 hours a week. Interested individuals should have a passion for cooking, are comfortable cooking for large groups and have experience working with volunteers. Please contact Dianne at dsawicki@whiterockcity.ca for more information.

• The Kent Street Choristers are looking for new members to join them on Tuesdays 9:30 to 11 a.m at the Centre. If you enjoy singing, this might be a perfect group for you. Not a member yet? Drop in three times as a guest before purchasing membership. Call 604-541-2199 for more information.

• Kent Street Activity Centre 2023 memberships go on sale this week. This membership is in effect until Dec. 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 of our recreation centres to pick up a new membership card.

• There is still space in a Kent Street Activity Centre 55+ excursion on Nov. 28 to Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Centre. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Pat Quinn’s Restaurant followed by an afternoon exploring this beautiful mall and getting a start on your Christmas shopping. Transportation is provided in a comfortable 23-passenger mini-bus. Call 604-541-2199 to register or online at whiterockcity.ca/register.

• Sign up now for a four-week mini session of Line Dancing beginning Monday, Nov. 21, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Kent Street Activity Centre. Get your dancing shoes on and join Darlene Marion for an afternoon of fun. Call 604-541-2199 to register or online at whiterockcity.ca/register

• Do you feel you still need assistance in becoming more comfortable using a computer? Kent Street Activity Centre can help you with this by offering small classes in a comfortable environment with amazing instructors. Introduction to Computer begins on Nov. 16, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Learn the basic fundamentals of your computer and how to become more at ease using the internet, sending and receiving emails and more. Call 604-541-2199 to register.

• Enjoy dancing to live music at The Kent Street Activity Centre every Wednesday evening in the auditorium. Everyone 50-plus is invited to enjoy an entertaining and fun evening. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with dancing from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 9 Patrizia and Don are back and Nov. 16 dance to the great sounds of the Alpiners. 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.