Japanese cuisine is delicious, healthy and beautiful to look at.
Learn the many ways that you can prepare this diverse food in three courses we are offering during the month of May. Make a colourful party Chirashi Zushi, known as a “scattered sushi” platter, using smoked salmon instead of raw fish, in the colourful party dishes class on May 8. Learn how to make easy, healthy rice bowls, or refreshing summer noodle salads May 15 and May 22. Call 604-541-2199 to expand your culinary repertoire.
• Feeling out of the technology loop? Our Introduction to Computers classes can ease you into this sometimes intimidating world.
Learn the basics if you own a laptop, or if you don’t have a computer, come to the Kent Street computer lab and learn on ours. You can delve deeper and learn how to set up an email account in our Understanding Email course offered at the White Rock Community Centre.
Courses run through May, a White Rock Leisure Services membership is required; call 604-541-2199 to register.
• In our modern society there are certain circumstances where people can be taken advantage of.
Sign up for a free Fraud Smart workshop offered through White Rock Community Policing and RCMP May 7 at the White Rock Community Centre and prevent yourself from becoming a victim. Call 604-541-2199 to register.
• It’s always fun trying something new to spice up your fitness routine. Drop-in spaces are available to attend Zumba Gold or yoga classes. Zumba Gold is a great fusion of Latin-inspired dance techniques used to get you moving in fun, new ways.
Yoga improves balance, muscle strength and flexibility, while encouraging a feeling of inner peace within you. Various times available – refer to the Leisure Guide for details. Drop-in passes are also available from any of our White Rock Leisure Services offices.
• Take in some innovative artwork at White Rock Community Centre from May 4 to June 14. Art educators from Earl Marriott Secondary, Semiahmoo Secondary, White Rock Christian Academy and Southridge School have been invited to submit five self-juried pieces of student art from their artists in Grades 11 and 12.
The exhibition opening will be Saturday, May 4 from 2-3 p.m.
• Bridge game anyone?
White Rock Leisure Services hosts numerous bridge groups at their three locations for all levels of play. For dates, times and locations pick up the Kent Street Activity Centre’s schedule at a glance, the White Rock Spring Leisure Guide or call 6040-541-2231.
• Please note that in the April 23 edition of the Peace Arch News it was announced that the Kent Street Choristers would be holding their Spring Concert at the First United Church on May 10 with the doors opening at 7:30 p.m. In fact, doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert will be starting promptly at 7:30 p.m.
The Kent Street Activity Centre, located at 1475 Kent St., is open to people 55 years of age or better. For info, call 604-541-2231.