Music of the British Isles
Sunday, May 5, 2:30 p.m. St. Elizabeth’s Church, 10030 Third St., Sidney Wonderful choral music comes from the British Isles — from folksongs and sea shanties to classical and contemporary works. In this concert, Via Choralis combines with guest instrumentalists, dancers from the Kathy White Dance Studio and collaborative pianist Sandra Fletcher to bring you toe-tapping airs and melodies from five centuries, including excerpts from Benjamin Britten’s Choral Dances from Gloriana, settings of folksongs by Mark Sirrett, Alice Parker and Jonathan Quick, and other works composed originally for the Kings Singers. EXTRA PERFORMANCE: Sunday, May 12, 2:30 p.m., Cordova Bay United Church, 813 Claremont Ave. Special Guests: Kathy White Highland Dance Academy. The Centre For Active Living 50+, 1229 Clarke Rd. in Brentwood Bay Speakers Series Topic: The Latest Technology for Seniors Friday, Apr. 12, 2-3:30 p.m. Speakers: Alan Perry of Egurus and Ron Fraser of London Drugs return, by popular request. Each year, they attend the world’s largest trade show — the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and then share the latest technology with us. Admission by donation. Refreshments served. Everyone welcome. Details: 250-652-4611. centralsaanichseniorscentre.org Join the Centre for more activities Meet new friends at whatever activities you enjoy – luncheons and teas, interesting speakers, fitness, dancing, card games and others, choir, crafts, bingo and Sunday socials.