Get Your Winter 2026 Guide!
Get ready for winter by checking out the Winter 2026 Guide! Available online and at the centre – print copies can be found at both the front and seniors desks. Winter Registration Dates
Free Mental Health Workshops
Sign up for a Peaceful Families or Youth Talks mental health workshop! Hosted by Youth Connect Vancouver founder, Steve Sorrenti. Details in poster. Register here.
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