Friday, Aug. 31
The Century House Ukulele Orchestra is inviting community members to attend its first concert. Taking place on Friday, Aug. 31 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Century House, this all-ukulele orchestra is led by Joel MacKenzie and will feature a variety of songs arranged for the ukulele orchestra, sung and instrumental.
Admission is $2. Century House is at 620 Eighth St.
Thursday Sept. 20
Family Services of Greater Vancouver is offering free English classes for newcomer seniors, with the goal of building confidence and helping them learn about community services and fun opportunities in New Westminster. Integrating ESL Seniors in Our Community runs on Thursdays from Sept. 20 to Nov. 1 (no class Oct. 4) from 1 to 3 p.m. To register, call 604-525-9144.
Saturday, Oct. 13
Seniors Festival 2018, in celebration of National Seniors Day, returns to Century House on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day features a number of highlights including: retired CKNW reporter George Garrett – “the intrepid reporter”; Janice Bannister, stand-up comic and wellness speaker; John Stark, the City of New Westminster’s acting manager of planning; music by the Lesismore Trio and Gary Kehoe, a Johnny Cash tribute. Visitors will also enjoy an information fair, a free Seniors Festival lunch, and complimentary coffee, tea and cookies.
