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Social and Recreational Programs

Seniors Services and Social / Recreational

Provided by Alex Neighbourhood House

Various social programs that foster connection and support.

The following programs are offered:

Community Connections: Together South Surrey & White Rock are launching a Community Cafe Series. The conversations are geared around Mental Wellness and hosted by skilled facilitators.
Tea and Chat: Build connections in the community and practice your English conversation skills every Wednesday from 10:00am - 12:00pm.
Spanish Conversation: Spanish Conversation for beginners in the Lodge at Alex House every Tuesday from 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
Repair Cafe: Volunteers support neighbors in keeping household items out of the waste stream by sharing their skills and expertise. All repairs are free of charge but donations towards the running of the cafes are welcome. In addition to this, Repair Cafés frequently include music, and light refreshments.
Out Trips for Seniors: Monthly out-trips for seniors are an opportunity for small-group day-outings to both indoor and outdoor attractions around Surrey and White Rock, as well as farther afield. Operates from September through June; there is no charge but space is limited to twelve.
Little Free Libraries: Promotes reading and literacy by providing local, accessible sources for books.
Lit Café: A series of readings by local authors and poets. Built around a theme or genre, the Cafés are a quarterly event (usually scheduled for Monday evenings) and feature between four and five presenters. There is no registration required.
Knitting Circle: A weekly volunteer-led opportunity for folks to drop by for a knit and a chat. Gathering weekly, the circle welcomes everyone of all levels of experience.
Death Café: An international network of informal discussion groups where neighbors gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death.