Get Your Spring 2026 Guide!
Our Spring 2026 Guide is here. Check it out online or pick up a copy at the centre. Browse new and returning programs, plus summer day camps. Find spring registration information on p. 2.
Instructor Q&A: Yoko Maruyama
Say hello to Yoko Maruyama! The veteran Japanese teacher grew up in Tokyo and has been living in Kerrisdale for the past 25 years, launching her own business – Japanese Learning Vancouver – along the way. We caught up with Maruyama to find out more about her passion for languages and teaching. Q: How long have you been teaching at the KCC?A: Since the beginning of 2022. We all were still wearing masks. Q: What is your favourite thing about
Kerrisdale Pool Operational Update
Originally scheduled to reopen Jan. 19, the Kerrisdale Pool remains closed until further notice due to an unforeseen maintenance issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while our team works to resolve the issue. We will share updates as soon as more information becomes available.
Instructor Spotlight: Vasily Lykov/Vancouver Gavel Club
While public speaking can spark fear among the bravest of beings, it can alternatively provide a creative outlet and sense of community. Indeed, that’s what drew Vasily Lykov to the craft when he joined Toastmasters International almost a decade ago while attending university. Now a coach and coordinator of the Vancouver Gavel Club (an affiliate of Toastmasters International tailored to youth), Lykov shares his passion and knowledge as an instructor of the Toastmasters Youth Program at the Kerrisdale Community
Instructor Spotlight: Abigail LaForest
Growing up singing and playing musical instruments, Abigail LaForest would later discover that music is not just for self-expression but also for bringing people together and supporting well-being. A recipient of the George Stroumboulopoulos Scholarship for their advocacy work in disability care, LaForest has witnessed firsthand how group music therapy can help with pain management and improve quality of life. Earning a bachelor of music therapy at Capilano University, they were able to combine their passion for music with their desire to make