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SENIORS' SCENE: Books up for grabs at sale

Fundraising event at Kent Street auditorium Feb. 6.

The Kent Street Senior Society will host a Book and Bake Sale fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Kent Street Auditorium.

Hundreds of gently used books in virtually all categories will be offered at reasonable prices to get you through those cold rainy days when all you want to do is curl up with a good book.

There is something for everyone at super low prices.

All proceeds go to projects and programs for seniors in the community.

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Held Tuesday, Feb. 2, 10-11 a.m., at the Centre for Active Living, call 604-541-2199 to register.

Free for White Rock Recreation and Culture members; non-members pay only $6.

Explore the mountains safely this winter with snowshoe daytrips for adults 50-plus.

PACE 1 snowshoe trips average four hours of hiking at a moderate pace, and the elevation gain is up to 300 metres.

The next snowshoe adventures are on Feb. 2 and 9. Call 604-541-2199 to register.

Not sure what to cook for a meal for one? Register now for the five-week Tasty Connections program beginning Thursday, Feb. 4, 4-6 p.m., at the Kent Street Activity Centre kitchen.

Cook a meal and enjoy it with others, then take some home to have later in the week.

Recipes are simple and created in a fun atmosphere.

Call 604-541-2231 to register.

Kent Street Activity Centre invites all Cribbage & Bid Whist players every Thursday from 1-3:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

Newcomers are welcome to a three-visit guest pass.

Feeling lucky? Bring a partner and play in the cribbage tournaments the fourth Friday of each month from 12:45-3:30 p.m. at the centre.

Call 604-541-2231 for more information.

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.