Socializing and schmoozing – and raucous activities – are on the agenda at an upcoming event at Anvil Centre.
New Westminster parks, culture and recreation is hosting VIBE: Love Hangover on Thursday, Feb.19.
All community members are invited to attend the event, which will showcase the happenings at Anvil Centre as well as arts and cultural offerings across the city.
“The theme for the upcoming VIBE is Love Hangover to tie in with the fabulous Amour Fou exhibition in the New Media Gallery and as a nod to some people’s disdain for Valentine’s Day,” said a press release about the event. “The cultural services team is creating a raucous and irreverent event featuring: cathartic piñata smashing, the full force of an Argentinean Milonga (social tango dance) hosted by All-Tang; classic love songs from the Century House Singers; nauseatingly romantic literary readings from the Royal City Literary Arts Society; a real-time wedding dress design competition; and full access to the New Media Gallery, New Westminster Museum and the Community Art Space.”
VIBE: Love Hangover takes place on Feb. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. It’s free, but reservations are recommended by calling 604-527-4640.
B.C. seniors advocate in New West
Time’s a ticking to register for an upcoming workshop about aging in New Westminster.
Seniors Planning and Action Network New Westminster (SPAN) is hosting a presentation about aging in New Westminster – What is our future? – on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park. Pre-registration is required by Feb. 17 to be sure of a seat.
Isobel Mackenzie, B.C.’s seniors advocate, will speak at the forum, which is intended for seniors, caregivers, service providers and anyone who is interested in exploring issues for local seniors.
To register for the forum, call 604-515-1718 or email [email protected].
Massey Kids sought
Charlotte Diamond, Dal Richards, Jim Carrey,Paul Brandt and Michelle Wright are Massey Theatre kids – are you?
As Massey Theatre prepares to celebrate its 65th anniversary, it’s starting the festivities by looking for Massey Theatre Kids. If you’ve attended a performance at Massey, performed, had a graduation ceremony or got engaged at the theatre, or are interested in the history or future of the Massey Theatre, then you’re considered a Massey Theatre Kid.
In the coming months, Massey Theatre will be seeking your stories and souvenirs for the Massey Theatre legacy.
Save the date
Saturday, Feb. 21: Seniors Services Society is holding its Coldest Night of the Year family-friendly walk to raise money for hungry, homeless and hurting seniors.
Anyone interested in taking part or serve as team captains to build a team of walkers to help raise funds can get more details at coldestnightoftheyear.org/
location/newwestminster.
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