Travel to Vancouver Island on Wednesday, June 18 to visit the charming town of Chemainus, known for their murals. Wander the shopping district, enjoy lunch at a local English pub with final stops at Yellow Point Lodge and a glass studio. Price includes transportation, lunch and tour guide.
Call for more info and to register 604-541-2199.
• Don’t forget to purchase your tickets for Celebrate! – the Kent Street Choristers spring concert.
Enjoy an evening of uplifting, joyous music, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. at First United Church.
Tickets may be purchased at Kent Street or from any choir member.
This event sells out each year, and would make an ideal gift to celebrate May.
• White Rock Community Policing & BCAA are conducting a free Mature Driving Workshop on May 12, 9-11 a.m. at White Rock Community Centre.
Update your knowledge of vehicle safety features and road regulations to reduce your risk and self-assess your skills and habits to improve your driving.
Please pre-register by calling 604-541-2199.
• If your joints are weakened by arthritis, even the simplest activities can expose them to risk of injury.
Learn strategies to protect your joints reduce pain; prevent further joint damage and how to use assistive devices in our Health Talk: Managing Arthritis afternoon – May 13, 1-3 p.m. at the Centre for Active Living.
Call 604-541-2199 to register. Free for Leisure Services members, and non-members pay only $5.
• Interested in acrylic painting? Come and learn how to use colour magic to create visual impact.
Danny Chen will demonstrate a variety of acrylic techniques and methods such as impasto, the use of glazes, and mixed media.
All supplies included; just bring an apron/smock and pack a lunch snack.
Suitable for beginners through to experienced artists wishing to enhance their skills, this one-day workshop is on May 23 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at White Rock Community Centre.
Call 604-541-2199 for more information and to register.
• We would like to say a big thank you to all of the volunteers that helped out with income tax preparation this year.
Our volunteers prepared more than 250 income- tax returns, giving their precious time and expertise.
This is an invaluable service for seniors 65+ on limited income, so thanks so much!
For those still looking to bring their paperwork in, the deadline has now passed and we can no longer accept returns.
• Thank you, as well, to all of the volunteers and donors who helped with the Kent Street Society’s Plant & Bake Sale.
It was a huge success with a great turnout.
Thanks to the following businesses for generously supporting our local cause: Art Knapp Nursery & Garden Centre, David Hunter Garden Centre, Pan Am Nursery Products, Potters Ocean Park Nursery and West Coast Garden Centre.
All proceeds go to support Kent Street Centre projects.
• G7 will be playing at this week’s Wednesday night dance, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Tickets are at the door at 7 p.m., and refreshments will be served midway. Singles and couples 50+ welcome.
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.
