Sign up for summer fun and fitness with our online Summer 2022 program guide, packed with new and returning favourite classes, activities and events. Printed copies are available at the centre. As the community centre returns to full operations, we’re excited to bring back much of our original programming and roster of instructions. Plus, we’ve added ⭐NEW⭐ summer programs too, including Encanto Dance Camp and Green Cities: Architecture Camp (preschool and children); Tween Yoga and

Enjoy a special Father’s Day lunch, hit a book sale, catch a movie . . . just a few of the fun and engaging activities in the June Monarch Newsletter.  

Browse a diverse range of titles while chatting with your neighbours at the new Indigenous Pop-up Library. Opened this spring in the Seniors Centre Lobby, the installation (shown here with past board and past Seniors Council member Anne Monahan) aims to support community engagement focused on the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action through literacy and storytelling. Born out of discussions between the centre’s Community Engagement Committee (CEC), the Vancouver Arts Colloquium Society (VACS) and

Make your voice heard and speak up in support of funding for local community centre updates and renewals. While our city’s community centres provide essential services, as well as safe spaces for physical and social activities, many of the facilities are aging and in constant need of repair and maintenance. Email Vancouver City Council about our city’s draft longterm capital plan, which covers community facility and infrastructure.

The results of the Kerrisdale Seniors Council election (May 16 and 17, 2022) have been announced: Number of eligible voters: 1,977Number of ballots cast: 61 (3% of eligible voters); two ballots were spoiled leaving 59 to be counted Voting ResultsElected to a two-year term:Edie BonvillainRosemary CryerRichard DopsonFred JayEvelyn Vardalas Elected to a one-year term:Jill KempPeni MartelWendy TrantAnnette Whitehead The Kerrisdale Community Centre wishes to congratulate the new council members, and thanks all candidates for their

Don’t forget to vote this Monday, May 16, and Tuesday, May 17, for the Seniors Council, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Seniors Centre lobby. Twelve candidates are running for the nine-member council. Read their bios here. Cast your vote to have your say in future activities, events and programming at the popular Kerrisdale Seniors Centre.

Mark your calendar! Come out and vote for the nine-member Seniors Council on Monday, May 16, and Tuesday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Have your say in activities and events at the Kerrisdale Seniors Centre by casting your vote in this important and long-overdue election – thanks to COVID, the last election was back in February 2020. Voting takes place in the Seniors Centre lobby; proof of valid membership required. Kerrisdale seniors

If you’re planning to visit the centre on Victoria Day, please take note of our temporary hours: Community Centre:       9 am – 10 pm Seniors Centre:               9 am – 6 pm Pool:                                 9 am – 5 pm (No swimming lessons on Victoria Day) Weekend schedule for Saturday and Sunday (including the pool) remains the same.

Check out what’s happening at the Seniors Centre this month, including: Book Sale is Back! – Page 3Stock up on your spring reading. All Aboard for Steveston – Page 4The Kerrisdale Mini Bus Trip makes tracks to Steveston’s Fisherman’s Wharf and shops in May. Walk This Way – Page 5Enthusiastic Walkers Group checks out downtown heritage, Stanley Park (think rhododendrons) and more. Daily Lunch Menu – Page 6Fancy cabbage rolls with perogies or chicken à

Join us at the Opera Zone this Sunday, May 1, for an afternoon of arias and songs. Open to all ages! At the Senior Centre’s multipurpose room, 2-4 pm. Opera Zone program card required at door; $10 annual fee or $5 drop-in fee. Pre-registration required: call 604-257-8100.