IMPORTANT UPDATE In September 2020 the Kerrisdale Seniors’ Centre lunch service was reactivated.  In order to comply with COVID-19 restrictions, we offered a combination of dine-in lunches (maximum 32 people per seating) and take-out lunches (maximum 50 participants) for seniors over age 55. Unfortunately, September, October and November participation in the combined services averaged less than 30 per day. The Society has committed to continuing this service through December 23rd. However, due to costs and

THE KERRISDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE OPERATIONS UPDATE COVID-19 has posed major challenges for the Kerrisdale Community Centre Society and the community centre. Our efforts to provide a variety of programs to our patrons have been hampered by increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases in BC and the resulting ever-tightening restrictions. Program revenues have dropped by more than 95% over the past six months. The Board of Directors and community centre staff are working hard to rise to

New COVID-19 province-wide restrictions were announced late last week (November 20) by the Provincial Health Officer to help curb the spread of COVID-19. The order focuses on social interactions and gatherings, indoor group physical activities, and workplace safety. Masks are now required in all public indoor settings and workplaces. New mandatory mask signage has posted throughout the Centre, and secondary signage is coming to clarify some mask related points (e.g., aquatics, fitness centres, rinks, vigorous

We’ve missed you! The Kerrisdale Community Centre is excited to once again be providing programs and services to our community.   While it’s not business as it used to be at the Community Centre, we’re once again bringing you programs and instructors you’ve enjoyed in the past.  We are proud to be the first Vancouver community centre to offer our patrons a choice of both online and in person programs this fall.  More programs will start in

Come in from the cold and sign up for our second set of long awaited fall programs for preschoolers to seniors starting from October 19. We are excited to welcome you back into the centre under “new normal” conditions to offer health & fitness programs like badminton, basketball, group fitness, dance and social programs such as pool/snooker, table tennis and of course, our seniors lunch program for sit down and take out meals. Check out

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