February Seniors Monarch Newsletter & Menu
Find out about February’s Lunar New Year Celebration, Pink Shirt Day and cool mine tour in this month’s seniors Monarch Newsletter! Then, choose from the menu‘s Chinese New Year lunch or comfort food faves like beef pot pie.
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.
Winter 2026 Registration Is Open!
Register for new and returning winter programs, PLUS spring break camps! Ways to register: • Online via our clickable Winter 2026 Guide; • Online via our Find a Program & Register webpage; • In person at our front desk (5851 W. Blvd., Vancouver); • By phone (604-257-8100).
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