The Kent Street Showcase is this Sunday, May 15 from 2-4 p.m.
This year’s variety show, featuring local and professional entertainment, is not to be missed.
Have you purchased your ticket yet? Tickets are only $8 and can be purchased at the Kent Street front desk and all proceeds go towards the Kent Street Seniors Society’s enhancement projects.
• Weather permitting, there will be a car trunk sale at Kent Street this Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. until noon.
Take a look around your home for those treasures you no longer need and purchase a seller’s stall. You keep the profits from what you sell.
Please call 604-541-2231 for details.
• As part of the Healthier You series, the Arthritis Society will be presenting an Exercise Control over Arthritis workshop on May 17.
Learn how physical activity and exercise can heal arthritis including pain management, activities for arthritis and much more.
The workshop is from 1–2:30 p.m. at the Centre for Active Living next to Centennial Arena.
You must pre-register by calling 604-541-2199.
• The Healthy Bones workshop on May 19 from 10-11:30 a.m. will teach how exercise and vitamin supplements can strengthen your bones.
Have your bone density checked to see if you are at risk for bone loss. Plus, learn how to maintain a healthy lifestyle to prevent osteoporosis.
Healthier You workshops are held at the Centre for Active Living and are free with membership, non-member fee available.
• Do you own an SLR camera and are trying to get the most out of it?
The next Introduction to Photography class starts on May 25 at 7 p.m. at the White Rock Community Centre.
Learn all the skills needed to create award-winning photographs. This five-session workshop is for both digital and film cameras and all skill levels are welcome.
Advanced Photography classes start May 17 at 7 p.m. Register now to learn more about depth of field, advance flash techniques and technical composition and light.
Please register at 604-541-2199.
• The friendly community nurses are ready to check your blood pressure.
Drop in to the Kent Street Activity Centre on Monday May 16 at 10:30 a.m. and have your free blood-pressure check.
High blood pressure is referred to as the silent killer, so make time to have your blood pressure monitored between medical visits; no appointment needed.
The Kent Street Activity Centre, located at 1475 Kent St., is open to people 55 years of age or better. For information on activities, programs and volunteer opportunities, call 604-541-2231.