Instructor Q&A: KJ Johal
Joining the Kerrisdale Community Centre in January, personal trainer KJ Johal brings four-plus years of experience and a lifetime of sports and fitness to the gym. Q: What is your favourite thing about being a personal trainer?A: Meeting and connecting with new people. As a trainer I have met so many different people from so many different walks of life. Q: What do you want clients to take away from your training?A: New healthy habits that will help
Instructor Q&A: Rachel Yung
Let’s give a warm welcome to Rachel Yung! Born and raised in Hong Kong, the Marpole-based instructor is excited to bring her passion for Chinese painting to the Kerrisdale Community Centre. Q: What is your favourite thing about teaching Chinese painting?A: Sharing both the techniques and quiet joy of Chinese painting – helping students experience its beauty, rhythm and expressive power. Q: What do you want students to take away from your class?A: Practical skills, confidence in their own creativity and a
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
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. May 2026 update: On May 5, 2026, upon completion of a series of repairs, Vancouver Park Board operations staff filled the Kerrisdale Pool and initiated the circulation pumps and heat exchanger in preparation
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