SENIORS LUNCH PROGRAM – SUSPENDED
IMPORTANT UPDATE In September 2020 the Kerrisdale Seniors’ Centre lunch service was reactivated. In order to comply with COVID-19 restrictions, we offered a combination of dine-in lunches (maximum 32 people per seating) and take-out lunches (maximum 50 participants) for seniors over age 55. Unfortunately, September, October and November participation in the combined services averaged less than 30 per day. The Society has committed to continuing this service through December 23rd. However, due to costs and
KCCS President’s Report Winter 2020-21
THE KERRISDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE OPERATIONS UPDATE COVID-19 has posed major challenges for the Kerrisdale Community Centre Society and the community centre. Our efforts to provide a variety of programs to our patrons have been hampered by increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases in BC and the resulting ever-tightening restrictions. Program revenues have dropped by more than 95% over the past six months. The Board of Directors and community centre staff are working hard to rise to
Kerrisdale Senior Singers 1970-2020
50th Anniversary! The Choir in 1970 was a small group of Seniors who loved to sing. The Seniors Centre did not exist so they practiced in the main Kerrisdale Community Centre under the direction of Dorothy Harford and Pianist, Irene Hope. A “New Horizons Grant” was obtained to buy their dresses and jackets. The Conductor, Pianists and Choir members are all volunteers who devote their time performing a minimum of 12 concerts a year at
Immediate Changes at Kerrisdale Community Centre
New COVID-19 province-wide restrictions were announced late last week (November 20) by the Provincial Health Officer to help curb the spread of COVID-19. The order focuses on social interactions and gatherings, indoor group physical activities, and workplace safety. Masks are now required in all public indoor settings and workplaces. New mandatory mask signage has posted throughout the Centre, and secondary signage is coming to clarify some mask related points (e.g., aquatics, fitness centres, rinks, vigorous
Press release for KERRISDALE INSIDER
We’ve missed you! The Kerrisdale Community Centre is excited to once again be providing programs and services to our community. While it’s not business as it used to be at the Community Centre, we’re once again bringing you programs and instructors you’ve enjoyed in the past. We are proud to be the first Vancouver community centre to offer our patrons a choice of both online and in person programs this fall. More programs will start in