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SENIORS' SCENE: Sign up for winter activities

It is almost time to register for Kent Street Activity Centre's winter 2017 programs

It is almost time to register for winter 2017 programs.

Members register this Friday, Nov. 25; non-members register Wednesday, Nov. 30.

Registration begins both days at 8:30 a.m. at any White Rock recreation centre or call 604-541-2199, or online (www.whiterockcity.ca/register) at 7 a.m.

Get your membership now for only $38 and receive priority registration, reduced course fees and the chance to take part in over 16 activity groups at Kent Street Activity Centre.

• Hope to see everyone come down to the Kent Street Activity Centre’s annual general meeting on Monday, Nov. 28 at 2:30 p.m.

Activity reports will be presented and two members at large will be elected.

To add to the fun afternoon, there will be refreshments, entertainment and a draw for a free one-year membership.

• Tickets are going fast for the Mistletoe Luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 8, noon to 3 p.m., for Kent Street members and guests.

This festive gathering is complete with a delicious meal, fabulous entertainment and door prizes.

Call 604-541-2231 or drop down to Kent Street Activity Centre between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to purchase tickets.

• Christmas on the Peninsula returns to the White Rock Community Centre and other locations throughout White Rock and South Surrey this Saturday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy all the various activities, including a Christmas Market, live entertainment, children’s crafts, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, parade and more.

Visit www.christmasonthepeninsula.com

• The Kent Street auditorium is open Wednesday evenings, 7:30-10:30 p.m., for all those 50-plus who enjoy social dancing to live music.

On stage this week is Quartette.

Purchase tickets at the door; refreshments are served midway. Dance the night away for only $6 (members) and $7 (non-members).

• Why wait until the New Year to get started on a new you?

Movement 4 Fitness is a gentle exercise program that includes cardio and strength training, and no floor work. Exercises can be done seated. Classes are the first three Mondays in December at 1:15 p.m. at the Centre for Active Living.

Call 604-541-2199 to register.

• A stencils and silhouettes workshop will be held on Sunday, Dec. 4, 1-4 p.m., at the White Rock Community Centre.

Join artist and designer Jeff Kulak, working on a series of rain activated artworks in celebration of White Rock’s 60th birthday.

Create a paper-cut image based on how you want your city to feel, what you love about White Rock and what kind of changes, if any, you want to see.

This workshop is free but requires pre-registration by calling 604-541-2199.

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.