Set the mood for spring with a bright afternoon of arias and songs by Gerard Satamian and other accomplished opera singers! A $10 annual registration fee is required to attend Opera Zone performances to the year or pay $5 to drop in. Catch this all-ages event on Sunday, March 5, 2-4 p.m. in the Seniors Centre Multipurpose Room. Register by phone (604-257-8100) or online.

The Kerrisdale Community Centre Society wishes you and yours a wonderful B.C. Family Day! #kerrisdalecc #KCCS80th

Make a splash at the Family Day Pool Party! There’ll be attendant-led activities and games, plus prizes! Monday, February 20, 2:15-5 p.m. at the Kerrisdale Pool. Full details in poster. Pool info here.

Mark your calendars for the Kerrisdale Community Centre Society’s (KCCS) annual general meeting and election of directors: WHEN: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 15 WHERE: Seniors Centre South Room During the meeting, the KCCS Executive will elect nine new/returning directors. View the candidate bios here. Attendees must be current KCCS members.

Brighten up winter with an afternoon of arias and songs by Gerard Satamian and other accomplished opera singers! A $10 annual registration fee is required to attend Opera Zone performances to the year or pay $5 to drop in. Catch this all-ages event on Sunday, March 5, 2-4 p.m. in the Seniors Centre Multipurpose Room. Register by phone (604-257-8100) or online.

Last chance to put your name forward as a KCCS board member! We’re looking for community-minded individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and ages to fill nine vacancies. Election of Directors will take place at the AGM on Feb. 15. Make a difference in your community and apply here by Feb. 5. 📢 🤝 🙋🏻‍♀️ 🙋‍♂️

Cast your vote and have your say in seniors programming, events and activities at the Kerrisdale Community Centre! The Seniors Council Election will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, and Friday, Feb. 10, in the Seniors Centre lobby. Proof of valid membership and age required. View candidate bios here. Learn more about the Seniors Council and chair (scroll down to Society Spotlight).

A special Valentine’s Day lunch, a bus trip with wings, thoughtful discussion topics – from healthy fats to ageism – and Seniors Council election news, all in this month’s Monarch Newsletter. Menu here and below:

Be a part of our active – and fun! – Seniors Council (in photo above) and put your name forward by 9 p.m., January 20. With three one-year terms opening up, we want to hear about YOU, your experiences, background and interests. Email your name, contact info and a couple of sentences about yourself to the society’s Edie Bonvillain at ebonvillain@netscape.net. The Seniors Council Election will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m., February 9 and 10,

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. As the Alzheimer Society of B.C. says on its website, there are several ways you can help reduce your risk of developing dementia. One way is through regular exercise, including aerobic activities. Well, we can help with that! Check out our winter 2023 group fitness programs and sign up for one today. Start by strengthening and relaxing your muscles in a Gentle Fit class, especially designed for seniors. Then push