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SENIORS’ SCENE: Sign up for summer events

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The Seniors Summer Excursion & Activity Guide is available at Kent Street Activity Centre, White Rock Community Centre and Centennial Park Leisure Centre.

Check out some amazing new trips and programs for the summer, then don’t delay – phone in or drop in to any White Rock Recreation Centre to register.

Online registration is at www.whiterockcity.ca/register

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Essential oils have been shown to be effective in combating stress and restoring balance to an overtaxed nervous system.

Learn how aromatherapy can help, on Monday, June 4, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Kent Street Activity Centre.

Call 604-541-2199 to register.

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Gain a thorough knowledge of three of the most popular free social-media platforms: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Register now for a three-session course beginning Tuesday, May 29, 7-9 p.m. at the White Rock Community Centre.

Call 604-541-2199 to register.

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The Kent Street players present “A Collection of Senior Moments” – a series of short comedy skits, from everyday senior occurrences to the absurd and hilarious.

Directed by Rita Humphreys, this play will be performed on Saturday, June 2 at 2 p.m.

The event is almost sold out, but there will be a limited number of tickets sold at the door. Light refreshments are also provided.

Call 604-541-2231 for more.

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Do you have some time to spare and enjoy helping others? Are you someone who likes to get involved in their community?

The City of White Rock is offering some fabulous opportunities to get involved in Canada Day, Tour de White Rock and White Rock Sea Festival.

Call 604-541-2199 or visit www.whiterockcity.ca

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Join nutritionist Angela Wright from Nature’s Fare Market for a fascinating look at how our gut can be a major player in our well-being.

Learn how the signs and symptoms coming from our body are related to digestive health, nutrient absorption and toxin elimination, Thursday, May 31, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m at the Centre for Active Living.

Call 604-541-2199 to register or at www.wihterickcity.ca/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 in to 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 you can enjoy it all year round!

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The Quartette is this week’s featured Wednesday night dance band, so be sure to come to the Kent Street Activity Centre between 7 and 10 p.m. for social dancing with friends.

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.