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Make a splash this summer with a celebration, live music and pool party! PLUS: programs to keep everyone happy – all in the KCCS July Newsletter.
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Make a splash this summer with a celebration, live music and pool party! PLUS: programs to keep everyone happy – all in the KCCS July Newsletter.

A Brock House Big Band show, sunflower fest bus trip and new coffee machine make headlines in this month’s Monarch Newsletter. And meaty dishes top the menu!

You won’t want to miss our annual Maple Grove Day! Sunday, July 26; 1:30-4 p.m. Details in poster.

Music in the park is back. Sundays in July! Details in poster.

On the heels of introducing new personal trainer KJ Johal last month, we’re pleased to profile another new KCC trainer – Jonathan Brian Tanuwijaya. Growing up in Indonesia, he now lives near Kerrisdale and looks forward to helping clients build fitness habits they can carry into everyday life. Q: What is your favourite thing about being a personal trainer?A: I enjoy seeing clients realize they are stronger and more capable than they thought, not just physically but mentally as well.

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

On December 13, 2023, Vancouver City Council passed a motion by a vote of 8-3 that started the process to abolish the elected Vancouver Park Board and to transfer its responsibilities to a city department under the direct control of City Council. Many citizens and community groups, including the Kerrisdale Community Centre and 18 other Community Centre Associations, are opposed to this decision taken by eight of the 11 City Councillors. Eight city councillors do