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
Instructor Spotlight: Stephanie Hartfield
More than half of Canadian households are now home to a dog or cat. And no wonder – our furry friends bring us much joy, companionship and comfort. But pet ownership also comes with the heartache and sadness that follows their inevitable passing. It was just such a loss that prompted counsellor and art therapist Stephanie Hartfield to launch her own program at the Kerrisdale Community Centre this fall. Ideal for anyone seeking connection, understanding and growth
Instructor Spotlight: Spencer Mackoff and Marshall Mackoff
A love for tennis was sparked early on for brothers Spencer and Marshall Mackoff. First introduced to the sport in public parks as young children by their mother, they began playing more seriously at UBC tennis camps. Eventually becoming coaches themselves, they founded Summer Smash Tennis together in 2012 – and haven’t looked back. Operating year-round today, Summer Smash Tennis teaches some 2,000 students annually through community centres, schools and First Nations. Spencer, drawing from his varsity