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SENIORS SCENE: Christmas is coming to Kent Street

Holiday activities abound at White Rock's seniors’ centre.
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Santa visits attendees of last year’s Mistletoe Lunch at Kent Street Activity Centre. This year’s event takes place Dec. 10.

Monday, Nov. 23 is the day for the Kent Street Activity Centre’s annual general meeting.

All members of the centre are invited to attend the AGM at 2:30 p.m.

Meet the Kent Street Centre executive, find out what is happening at the centre, enjoy a photo show and complimentary refreshments, and for all those who attend, their names will be entered in a draw for two 2016 Recreation and Culture memberships.

Time is running out to purchase tickets for two very popular Christmas events.

The Kent Street Chorister’s Sing We Now of Christmas concert Friday, Dec. 4 at the First United Church is sure to put you into the Christmas spirit.

The Kent Street Centre’s very own Mistletoe Lunch on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 12-3 p.m., promises a delicious meal, festive entertainment and a visit from the jolly, old fellow himself.

There are a limited number of tickets left for both events, so be sure to get yours soon.

Call 604-541-2231 for more information.

The Winter Recreation Guide is available to view online at www.whiterockcity.ca/register

Copies can be picked up at all White Rock Recreation and Culture centres, as well as the White Rock Library.

The Winter Recreation Guide is full of activities and programs which are certain to spark your interest.

Member-registration day is this Friday, Nov. 20, and non-member registration starts Wednesday, Nov. 25.

Classes fill up quickly, so don’t delay in registering for your favourite program, workshop or daytrip.

Call 604-541-2199 to get your client number and family PIN so you can register online at your convenience.

Be sure to purchase or renew your Recreation and Culture membership for 2016 to receive reduced fees on programs and early registration all year.

There is no better way to get some exercise than gliding along the ice to great music at the Silver Blades 50+ skate at Centennial Arena every Wednesday and Friday, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Skate and helmet rentals and skate sharpening are available.

Call the skating info line at 604-541-2171 for more public skating times.

Do you enjoy woodworking in the company of friends?

Learn new tricks and expand your project repertoire at the Peninsula Woodcarvers activity group that meets at Semiahmoo Secondary wood shop on Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. Call 604-541-2231 for more information on this fun and creative activity group.

The Kent Street dance committee welcomes Good Vibrations on stage Wednesday (tonight) at the Kent Street Activity Centre. Tickets sold at the door. Singles, couples 50+ are welcome, doors open at 7 p.m., with dancing 7:30-10:30 p.m.

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.