With cautious optimism the Kerrisdale Community Centre Society and centre staff continue in our efforts to open more doors at the centre.  The caution comes from our awareness that the numbers of Covid-19 cases in the greater Vancouver area are starting to rise; the optimism comes from our awareness that many people are anxious for the centre to reopen and are willing to participate safely. Our outdoor summer programming for adults and children attracted many

WITH OVER 70 ONLINE PROGRAMS STARTING SOON… On September 24, the Kerrisdale Community Centre Society (KCCS)  officially launched its first set of “online” programs for preschoolers to seniors. More than 70 programs will be presented by over 30 of Kerrisdale’s favourite instructors, and is the first offered by any community centre in Vancouver. We are working tirelessly behind the scenes to get many more instructors and programs on your screens as quickly as possible. Sign

September 2020 Over the last month the Society, working in cooperation with the Park Board, has made significant progress toward opening some doors at the Kerrisdale Community Centre. Programming and some support staff, and approved safety plans, are now in place to allow us to deliver a number of programs in priority areas. Facility access and services have been approved by the City in support of the following initiatives: Eight outdoor adult recreation programs that

Registration will be on Thursday September 10th at 9am (online) as well as in-person at the Senior Centre front desk at 9am.  Timesavers will be handed out at 8am at the Seniors Centre. Registration by telephone will be on Friday September 11 at 9am. PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN Outdoor Sportball Multisport – Sportball Vancouver This program is designed to guide children through the introductory skills in a number of different ball sports. Games and skills are

TBC & Stretch with Meg Todd Meg’s outdoor Total Body Conditioning (TBC) & Stretch classes in Centennial Park will start up again next Monday, September 14. Thanks to all who attended and raved about the classes. Watch this space for further fall programs to be announced shortly.

Media outlets have recently picked up on the late July news from the Vancouver Park Board that community centres would be reopening in September for PRIORITY programming.  The news outlets did not pay attention to the word priority! Yes, the centres are starting to open, but slowly and with an emphasis on priority programs. At each stage of reopening the community centres the Park Board must reach out to the City to seek approval of

KERRISDALE LITTLE OWLS PRE-SCHOOL TO REOPEN ON SEPTEMBER 14 As community centre associations and the Park Board work to reopen community centres I am please to report that one of the early steps will be the reopening of Kerrisdale’s Little Owls Pre-School on September 14. The Park Board and community centre associations were successful in conveying to the City’s financial authorities the importance of community centre-based daycare and preschool services to residents.  As a result,

DAYCAMP WAIVER & CONSENT FORMS All enrolled participants are asked to print and fill out these forms prior to arriving and ready to hand in on the first day.  By filling out the forms in advance, you will assist in decreasing contact points under the COVID protocols. Daycamp Waiver Consent Form Reminder to bring a packed lunch, snack, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and towel everyday! Camp hours are 9:00 AM –4:00 PM. Camp schedule is