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Activities for seniors

Mixed Singles over Sixty in White Rock/South Surrey: Social active group offering theatre, dinners out, golf, dancing, walking and much more. For more info, contact Colin at 604-538-7799. On the web: seniorsoversixtyclub. weebly.com.

Long-established social Bridge (contract) club seeks additional members for gatherings at Fleetwood Community Centre Mondays at 6:45 p.m. For more info, phone Ev at 604-596-1928.

Ubuntu Ogogo: "Compassionate grandmothers" group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at various locations; starting in September, meetings will be held at Bear Creek Villa, 8233 140th St., Surrey. Group works to raise funds to assist grandmothers in sub-Saharan Africa who are supporting their grandchildren due to AIDS/HIV pandemic there. Info: 778-565-3555, bwarren567@gmail.com. Seniors who play music are welcome to join in a free and informal get-together every Friday from 1-3 p.m. at Newton Seniors Centre. Centre membership required after third visit. Call Arnie, 604-590-4256.

Bingo at Kent Street Activity Centre in White Rock every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. Small cash prizes and jackpot games. "Join us for some fun and relaxation. Membership required." Call 604-541-2231 for more information. Scottish Country Dance Classes: Wednesdays at Sullivan Hall, 6303 152nd St., Surrey. First class is free for newcomers. Info: 604-536-1367 or 604-531-4595, wrscdc.org. Hockey for seniors: Greater Vancouver

Oldtimers' Hockey Association operates competitive leagues for men age 60 and over, in four divisions, weekday mornings at Great Pacific Forum (Planet Ice), North Delta. For information on dates and times, contact Ralph Haugland, ralph@norquip.com, 604 830-0295. The Singles Social and Walking Club: "Love to walk, dine, golf, party or socialize? This club seeks new members age 45 and up." For details, call Christina 604-375-7732 or Dorothy 604-594-1260 or email singsocwc@gmail.com.

North Delta Lawn Bowling Club: "A fun family sport for everyone (age 8 and up). Drop in and bowl outdoors from April to mid-Sept. Bowl when and as often as you want; there is no commitment to a team." To book a free lesson (group or individual), call Pat, 604-583-3793. Facility located at 11760 88th Ave., North Delta. North Delta Lions Club seeks new members for community activities such as North Delta Family Days, Christmas hampers, cooking and serving food at school and community events, various projects in the area. For info, contact Bill Fraser at 604-594-3473, email billfras@telus. net, visit www.northdeltalions.org.

Surrey Crime Prevention Society seeks volunteers to support its Community Safety Volunteer Tours and Speed Watch programs. Interested applicants can contact Jen Samuel at jen@preventcrime.ca. Info: www.preventcrime. ca.

Surrey Art Gallery tour guides: Volunteers are needed as tour guides (docents) at Surrey Art Gallery. Docents lead tours of art exhibitions for school groups on weekdays, share and develop skills, and build social networks. To learn more, visit www.surrey.ca/arts, email artsvolunteer@surrey.ca or call 604-501-5198.