A special Valentine’s Day lunch, a bus trip with wings, thoughtful discussion topics – from healthy fats to ageism – and Seniors Council election news, all in this month’s Monarch Newsletter. Menu here and below:

Be a part of our active – and fun! – Seniors Council (in photo above) and put your name forward by 9 p.m., January 20. With three one-year terms opening up, we want to hear about YOU, your experiences, background and interests. Email your name, contact info and a couple of sentences about yourself to the society’s Edie Bonvillain at ebonvillain@netscape.net. The Seniors Council Election will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m., February 9 and 10,

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. As the Alzheimer Society of B.C. says on its website, there are several ways you can help reduce your risk of developing dementia. One way is through regular exercise, including aerobic activities. Well, we can help with that! Check out our winter 2023 group fitness programs and sign up for one today. Start by strengthening and relaxing your muscles in a Gentle Fit class, especially designed for seniors. Then push

The Kerrisdale Community Centre Society (KCCS) is sad to hear of the recent passing of Norm Funk. Norm was the KCCS accountant from 1990 to 2016, serving under seven different treasurers. During that time, he provided the structure of our financial statements and recommended many of the policies and protocols that continue to serve the society well today. Norm will be remembered as pleasant, knowledgeable, kind and thoughtful. We send our condolences to his family and

Tune into the January Monarch Newsletter for what’s happening at the Seniors Centre and beyond, including our 80th Anniversary Celebration, Sacred Journey Bus Trip and a call for Seniors Council nominations (due January 20). The Seniors Lunch Program kicks off the year with a slight price increase and all your favourites: shepherd’s pie, butter chicken, sole fillets — plus a Robbie Burns feast! View the full menu here and below.