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SENIORS' SCENE: Club offers food, friendship

As a Kent Street Activity Centre member, you can participate in a variety of clubs and activities all year round.

Looking for lunch buddies? Join the Dining Club.

This friendly, informal group meets the last Tuesday of each month at local eateries.

Call Kent Street Activity Centre at 604-541-2231 for information on this month’s hostess name and location or restaurant.

Art on Display at the White Rock Community Centre presents ‘My Culture”, Sept. 3 to Oct. 17. Opening reception is on Sept. 10 at 7 p.m.

Be sure to stop by and check out this art show that examines the intercultural expression in White Rock.

Call 604-541-2199 for more information.

With this warm summer weather, be sure to check out some lively outdoor entertainment.

Buskers can be found throughout White Rock dancing, storytelling, singing and playing a variety of musical instruments.

For your enjoyment, two new busker locations have been added at the Oxford Comfort Station at the foot of Oxford street and the south end of the White Rock Pier.

The White Rock library is more than just about books.

The White Rock Chess Club meets Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays 2:30-4:30 p.m. All ages and experience welcome.

Call the library at 604-541-2201 for more information.

Fall registration will open to White Rock Recreation & Culture members this Friday, Aug. 21.

Adding convenience and service for new and returning participants, you can register online starting at 7 a.m. Phone and in-person registration opens at 8:30 a.m. at all White Rock Recreation centres.

Pick up your membership card today. A White Rock Recreation & Culture Membership for 2015 is now available for half price for the remainder of the year.

The Fall Recreation Guide is available online now at www.whiterockcity.ca/register

General program registration opens Wednesday, Aug. 26.

If you are new to the area or new to the age of 55 and are interested in joining activities at Kent Street Activity Centre, this is the ideal time to join.

As a member you can participate in a variety of clubs and activities all year round, and get member pricing on programs and day trips, as well as early registration privileges.

Drop by the Kent Street Activity Centre to register and check out all the amazing activities.

Remember, you can participate in activities three times before becoming a paid member.

One benefit to having your White Rock Recreation & Culture membership is that you can participate in Kent Street’s popular computer classes.

There will be some exciting, new classes offered this fall, including iPad Level 2 classes, and Introduction to Windows 10.

These small size classes fill up quickly so be sure to call 604-541-2199 or go online at www.whiterockcity.ca/register on Aug. 21 to get a spot in a class.

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.