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SENIORS SCENE: Celebrate spring with Kent Street Choristers

May 22 evening performance promises ‘enriching, joyous songs’.

Don’t forget to purchase your tickets for Young at Heart, the Kent Street Choristers’ spring concert.

Enjoy an evening of enriching, joyous songs, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Church.

Tickets may be purchased at Kent Street or from any choir member.

This event sells out each year, and would make an ideal gift to celebrate May.

White Rock Community Policing and BCAA are conducting a free Mature Driving Workshop on May 7, 9-11 a.m. at the White Rock Community Centre.

Update your knowledge of vehicle safety features and road regulations to reduce your risk and self-assess your skills and habits to improve your driving.

Register by calling 604-541-2199.

Interested in Chinese brush painting? Learn with Danny Chen on how to create a Proud Rooster.

All supplies included; just bring an apron/smock and pack a lunch or snack.

Suitable for beginners through to experienced artists.

This one-day workshop is on May 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the White Rock Community Centre.

For more information and to register, call 604-541-2199.

Do you find the dinner hour a hard time to be at home alone? Not sure what to cook for dinner for one?

Sign up now for Tasty Connections in the Kent Street kitchen and create a meal with Chef Pat, enjoy the meal together and take a meal home to enjoy later.

Recipes are homey, simple and created in an easy, fun atmosphere.

This course runs five weeks starting May 21, 6-8 p.m.

During Senior’s Week, try a free Zumba Gold class.

The class, held on June 2 at 1 p.m., is all about gentle low- impact movement to Latin and international rhythms, inspiring music and dancing your way to fitness.

Register by calling 604-541-2199.

A big thank you to all of the volunteers that helped out with income tax preparation this year.

Our volunteers prepared more than 240 income-tax returns, giving their precious time and expertise.

This is an invaluable service for seniors 65+ on limited income, so thanks so much.

Thank you as well to all of the volunteers and donors who helped with the Kent Street Society’s Plant & Bake Sale.

It was a huge success with a great turnout.

Thanks to the following businesses for generously supporting our local cause: Art Knapp Nursery & Garden Centre, David Hunter Garden Centre, Pan Am Nursery Products, Potters Ocean Park Nursery, Rona and West Coast Garden Centre.

All proceeds go to support Kent Street Centre projects.

G7 will be playing at this week’s Wednesday night dance.

Tickets at the door at 7 p.m.; dancing from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Refreshments served midway; singles and couples 50+ welcome.

Good Vibrations will be on stage May 13.

There are a few seats left on the May 11 bus trip to Chinatown and the May 21 day trip to Victoria with Joy Brown. Call 604-541-2199 for details.

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.