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SENIORS SCENE: Get in touch with your artistic side

Creative Hearts program begins in November at Centennial Park Leisure Centre.

If you enjoy tapping into your creative potential, sign up for the four-week Creative Hearts program starting Nov. 19.

Explore new, relaxing ways to express yourself in a supportive community. Weave together playful expressive art forms, such as intuitive painting, writing, movement and musical improvisation.

No experience is required. This inspirational class is held at Centennial Park Leisure Centre, 7-8:30 p.m. Supplies included. Register at 604-541-2199.

• Technology can be a good way to keep in touch. Take the first step towards demystifying the Internet and email by signing up for the Understanding Email computer class held at Kent Street Activity Centre Nov. 1.

A WRLS membership is required; call 604-541-2199.

• Learn how to protect yourself from identity fraud. Register now for Fraud Awareness Workshop #3 on Nov. 18, 9:30-11 a.m. at the White Rock Community Centre (WRCC). There is no fee, however pre-registration is required, call 604-541-2199.

• Come in for some social dancing to live music at the Kent Street auditorium Wednesdays, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Tickets at the door (open at 7 p.m.). Tickets are $5 for members and $6 for non-members.

• Local lawyer Al Benson will be at Kent Street to help low-income seniors 65+ with legal queries on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 9:30 a.m.  Call to book an appointment at 604-541-2231.

• The ever-popular Fresh and Lively Luncheons are held on the first three Fridays of the month at Kent Street.

To make a reservation for Nov. 7, contact Come Share Seniors Support Services at 604-531-9400.

The Kent Street Activity Centre, located at 1475 Kent St., is open to people 55 years of age or better. For more, call 604-541-2231.