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Seniors’ Life: Things to do in November
November brings seniors in White Rock and South Surrey library social hours, a healthy-brain presentation, a Christmas craft market, a community festival and recurring arts and social gatherings. Registration is required for the Ocean Park Library presentation.
White Rock Library will host its Library Social Hour from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6. The casual gathering offers tea, coffee, games and conversation for people looking to meet others. The library is at 15342 Buena Vista Ave.
Ocean Park Library will host “Introduction to a Healthy Brain” with the Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6. Registration is required. The presentation covers dementia risk reduction, memory and changes associated with ageing. Call 604-502-6449 to register.
The White Rock Museum & Archives’ Christmas Craft Market opens Saturday, Nov. 14, and runs through Dec. 22. The indoor market, at 14970 Marine Dr., will offer items ranging from décor to jewellery.
The annual Christmas on the Peninsula festival is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Events and activities for all ages will take place in and around Uptown White Rock. Details are at christmasonthepeninsula.com (https://christmasonthepeninsula.com/about-2/).
The next Seniors Together Community Cafe session, on “Self Compassion,” is Nov. 23 at Amica White Rock, 15333 16 Ave. The sessions focus on building social connections and mental well-being. Email info@together-sswr.com.
Belinda’s Connection Café is a free monthly arts-based social gathering for seniors aged 55 and older at Semiahmoo Arts Society, 14601 20 Ave. It takes place from 10 a.m. to noon on the second Wednesday of each month. Visit semiahmooarts.com/workshops for details.