Enjoy an afternoon of arias and songs by Gerard Satamian and other accomplished opera singers at the next Opera Zone. Catch this all-ages event on Sunday, June 4, 2-4 p.m. in Room 226. A $10 annual registration fee is required to attend Opera Zone performances to the year or pay $5 to drop in. Register by phone (604-257-8100) or at the Kerrisdale Community Centre front desk.

Bring on summer with a Father’s Day special lunch, summer registration, Birchwood Dairy Farm day trip and Canada Day celebration – all in this month’s Monarch newsletter and menu!

Experience the captivating documentary, Emerging Ancestors, a journey into the world of participatory storytelling. Catch the screening — part of the Kerrisdale-Musqueam Story Circle series — at the Kerrisdale Community Centre auditorium on Saturday, June 17, 2-5 p.m. Through Indigenous and ecological lenses, the film delves into the wisdom of elders and uncovers profound connections to human creativity. Explore the transformative power of art as a tool for healing, conflict resolution, resilience and personal and

The Kerrisdale Community Centre Society is seeking a food services coordinator to manage the centre’s kitchen. The coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing all aspects of the seniors lunch program, which serves an average of 125 diners daily from Monday to Saturday. The role also includes managing staff and volunteers effectively and contributing to the wellbeing of our patrons. View the full posting and job description here. Apply before May 31, 2023.

Temporary closure alert extended! Please note that Play Palace will be closed from Tuesday, May 16, to at least Thursday, May 18, while our giant inflatables are installed. We apologize for any inconvenience. For more information about Play Palace, including our regular schedule and admission fees, please visit here.

Happy Mother’s Day from the Kerrisdale Community Centre Society! Sending you some rhododendron joy from our main entrance. Stop and take a peek on your way in this week!

Swing away the afternoon at the Big Band Dance! Catch the Brock House Big Band on Thursday, May 25, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Kerrisdale Seniors Centre. Just $1 admission! Learn more about the Seniors Centre here.

Spring ushers in new beginnings and possibilities. As such, the Kerrisdale Community Centre Society’s 2023-2024 board of directors (photo above) is busy working on the year ahead while also welcoming three new members. We caught up with two of them for their thoughts on their new roles and a bit about themselves. Jin SangAn entrepreneur, Jin Sang (photo above) runs her own educational service consulting business. Passionate about helping youth with their education planning, she is currently pursuing

Enjoy an afternoon of arias and songs by Gerard Satamian and other accomplished opera singers at the next Opera Zone. Catch this all-ages event on Sunday, May 7, 2-4 p.m. in the Seniors Centre Multipurpose Room. A $10 annual registration fee is required to attend Opera Zone performances to the year or pay $5 to drop in. Register by phone (604-257-8100) or at the Kerrisdale Community Centre front desk.

Stimulating talks, practical workshops, a Raptors Ridge bus trip and call for senior/youth collaboration ideas – all in the May Monarch Newsletter! Plus, it’s time to make lunch plans with this month’s menu.