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After all these years, keeping pace with the theatre company she launched hasnB次元官网网址檛 gotten old for Sandy Webster-Worthy.
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The present incarnation of the group has been hard at work preparing for Keeping PACE With Christmas, which Webster-Worthy promises is B次元官网网址淐hristmas from top to bottom.B次元官网网址�
In addition to Santa Claus, other favourites like the Grinch, Frosty the Snowman and characters from the Muppets Christmas, take part in the show that includes classic Christmas carols, modern favourites and comedic moments.
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Keeping PACE With Christmas runs Dec. 2 at 7 p.m., Dec. 3 at 2 p.m., Dec. 7 and 9 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 10 at 2 p.m., with all shows at the Isabelle Reader Theatre in Spencer Middle School at 1026 Goldstream Ave. Tickets can be purchased at the Westshore Centre for Learning and Training at 101-814 Goldstream Ave., or by calling 250-391-9002.
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