From a bell ringing concert to favourite Christmas movies, this month’s Monarch Newsletter has the holiday season covered! Plus, warm up with menu items like roast turkey, hunter chicken breast and more!
Due to unexpected changes to the staff team, beginning April 14 the Seniors Lunch Program will be limited to providing meals from Monday to Thursday. Although meal service will not be available on Fridays and Saturdays, the coffee bar and bakery items will be available. Thank you for your understanding. Kerrisdale Staff
Watercolour artist Mohammad Reza Atashzad never goes anywhere without his painting supplies. “My life is filled with paintings that reflect my memorable experiences [see Marine Building and Sound of Glory paintings below, l-r]. Through my art, I document and write my life story,” says Atashzad, who has been teaching art classes at the Kerrisdale Community Centre for the last nine years. Drawing and painting as a child, he was influenced by both his mother, a handicraft artist,
We are excited to announce a new blog page dedicated to showcase Recipes from Betty’s Kitchen. For those who are not familiar with our Seniors’ Lunch Program, more than 27,000 Society-subsidized lunches were served at our Seniors Centre before Covid-19. On average about 100 meals were served each day, 6-days a week. This program was a valuable resource to our Kerrisdale seniors. We know you’ve been missing Betty’s great lunches and snacks from the Senior’s Kitchen
We are pleased to announce that a new Seniors Blog Page has been created for all news and community event items relating to the Seniors Centre. Simply scroll down to Facilities on the Home Page and view details under the Seniors Centre. You’ll find the latest updates on what’s happening at the Seniors Centre and your favourite Recipes from Betty’s Kitchen and more! We encourage you to leave a comment and/or suggestions for how we
World’s oldest Curler and our Tai Chi student! Meet Lola Holmes On top of curling, Lola does Tai Chi at the Kerrisdale Community Centre, which has been postponed due to the recent COVID-19 restrictions announced by the Public Health Office. She attributes her long life to keeping mentally and physically active and being health-conscious. “Take interest in something,” she said. “Keep active, don’t give up … and don’t be a couch potato.” We are so
50th Anniversary! The Choir in 1970 was a small group of Seniors who loved to sing. The Seniors Centre did not exist so they practiced in the main Kerrisdale Community Centre under the direction of Dorothy Harford and Pianist, Irene Hope. A “New Horizons Grant” was obtained to buy their dresses and jackets. The Conductor, Pianists and Choir members are all volunteers who devote their time performing a minimum of 12 concerts a year at
Our popular custom made face shields are back in stock! Made locally in Kitsilano, these one-size shields fit children and adults 9 to 99-yrs with an elasticised headband. The PET shields are larger (10″x13″), thicker (.020) and clearer than acetate shields that are currently on the market. They are comfortable to wear, easy to clean, strong yet durable and won’t fog up with breath or exercise. We are offering free contactless delivery for purchases of
VOLUNTEER PIANIST(s) for SENIORS CHOIR KERRISDALE SENIORS SINGERS is a mixed voice volunteer community choir of 26 members. The Choir was established in mid 1970’s. Established in the mid 1970’s, the choir practices on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Kerrisdale Seniors Centre. We perform 12 concerts a year at seniors’ residences, care and community centres. An honorarium is presented to our pianist twice a year. Do you play the piano? Your assistance
JCC Showtime A variety of old time Broadway Hits brought to you by the popular JCC group. Instructor: Beryl Israel Tuesday May 15, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm »153278 $5/1 sess BUY TICKET HERE