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SENIORS' SCENE: Afternoon sing-a-long group meets weekly

New members sought for ‘friendly and social’ activity group at White Rock's Kent Street Activity Centre.

Do you love to sing?

Mark Tuesdays, 2-3:30 p.m., on your calendar and drop down to the Kent Street Activity Centre and join in with the Sing-a-long activity group.

This friendly and social group welcomes everyone 55+ who enjoys singing at any ability level.

Not sure if this is something you want to do? Don’t worry; you can drop in three times before purchasing a recreation and culture membership.

For more information call 604-541-2231.

• Energy Bagua Walking Mediation consists of two main components; movement of the palms and walking in circles.

People who regularly practise Bagua report improvements to overall health. No experience necessary.

A free trial will be offered Friday, Oct. 7, 10-11:30 a.m. at White Rock Community Centre.

Call 604-541-2199 to pre-register.

• Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is one of the handiest life tools you will ever acquire.

It is a safe, non-invasive way of managing the emotional energy that runs our lives.

Check it out at a workshop on Thursday, Oct. 6, 7-9:30 p.m., Kent Street Activity Centre.

Instructor Christine Buckham is a certified integrative energy healing practitioner, certified Reiki practitioner and emotional freedom technique practitioner.

Call 604-541-2199 to register.

• Did you know that CPR, performed in the first few minutes of cardiac arrest, can double or triple a person’s chance of survival?

Learn basic first aid and CPR techniques for adults and children Saturday, Oct. 15, 12-4 p.m at the White Rock Community Centre.

Call 604-541-2199 to register.

• Join us in a lively discussion about the role art played in the beliefs of ancient Egypt.

Be amazed at the photos of tombs, paintings, mummies and temples in this educational and informative workshop on Thursday, Oct. 6, 1:30-3 p.m at the White Rock Community Centre.

Call 604-541-2199 to register.

• Kent Street Activity Centre hosted the Dairy Queen Cribbage Tournament on Sept. 23.

Congratulations to this year’s winners, Howard Pateman and Ted Stennett.

Many thanks to organizers, the Perreaults, and special thanks to the businesses and individuals who donated many wonderful door prizes and awards: Dairy Queen (Howatt Family), The Brewing Experience, Elements Casino, Safeway, Washington Avenue Grill, Save-On Foods, Westminster Savings, Kennedy Hall Association and Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria.

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.