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SENIORS SCENE: Newcomers invited to Kent Street Centre

There’s an abundance of interesting and exciting programs to get involved in this spring.

Today’s the day. Look for your copy of the White Rock Leisure Services Spring Leisure Guide in today’s Peace Arch News.

There’s an abundance of interesting and exciting programs to get involved in this spring. Read through the guide and call Leisure Services beginning tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. to register for bus trips, exercise classes, computer lessons and much more.

If you did not receive your copy you can view it online at  www.whiterockcity.ca or visit the Kent Street Activity Centre, Centennial Park Leisure Centre or the White Rock Community Centre to get your copy.

Have you recently retired and are looking for something to get involved in?

Are you spending more time at home and less time out in the community?

The Kent Street Activity Centre is the perfect place to meet new people, learn new skills and enjoy a good lunch.  We would like to invite anyone 55+ who is interested to know more about the centre to join us on Friday, March 30 at 2 p.m. for an informative New Members Social.

Discover the many exciting programs and activities offered at the centre as well as meet our executive committees and enjoy complimentary refreshments.

There is no obligation to join, just come out and learn all the great things we have to offer.

Please RSVP by calling 604-541-2231.

White Rock Community Policing and Leisure Services are offering a personal-safety workshop: Fraud, Don’t be a Victim.

Pre-registration is required for this free session; call 604-541-2199 to register.

Every Friday afternoon from 1-3 p.m., you are welcome to join Kent Street’s Stitch & Chat group, and work on your own craft, knitting or quilting project in the company of others.

A great opportunity to socialize and share crafting ideas.

Our member’s only computer lessons continue in March with Understanding Email, and Simple Home Networking.

In just a couple of lessons, you will learn the fundamentals of email or home networking.

Call 604-541-2231 for more information.

• On March 14, the White Rock Community Centre is hosting Tea with the Stars.

Enjoy a mid-day break with an entertaining movie and yummy tea for only $5.

Call to find out what our feature movie will be 604-541-2199.

• Are you over 50? Join us for social dancing to live band music in the Kent Street auditorium every Wednesday from 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Buy your tickets at the door

Doors open at 7 p.m. Refreshments served midway.

Tomorrow, Gracie & the Guys will be on stage. Singles and couples welcome $4 for members and $5 for non-members.

• The Kent Street Dining Club is meeting today at the King George ABC Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. For more on how to join this group, call us at 604-541-2231.

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.