Have you heard about our Youth Committee?

When it comes to inspiring, empowering and motivating youth, the Kerrisdale Community Centre Society (KCCS) has come a long way. Launched in 2013, the KCCS Youth Committee began exploring ways to encourage 14-19-year-olds to become more involved in the community. At the time, youth could volunteer at centre-organized events and connect with peers in the Youth Games Room and pool. Revitalized in 2015 and fine-tuned since, the committee today oversees a wide range of events, activities and programs that

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March Monarch Newsletter & Menu

Step into spring with the latest in seniors news, council accomplishments, lunch lineup and programming for both mind and body – from belly dancing to bridge for beginners. Find it all in this month’s Monarch Newsletter and menu!

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Arena of Ages

If these rafters could talk. After all, the Kerrisdale Arena is where Bill Haley and His Comets made local history playing Vancouver’s first rock concert in 1956 (below); where Frank Zappa offered “$10 to any hippie who’ll cut his hair right here on stage tonight” during a Mothers of Invention show in 1968; and where a raucous Motörhead gig in 1982 ultimately brought the venue’s concert days to a close. Opened in 1949 under the sponsorship of the

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AGM Election of Directors Results

Members of the Kerrisdale Community Centre Society (KCCS) elected nine directors at the society’s AGM on February 15. Congratulations to the successful candidates who are joining the board in our 85th year! And many thanks to all who stepped forward and put their name in the KCCS electoral hat. 👏 The election results (below) include six incumbents and three new directors*: Edward Quan Oscar Bisnar Mani Bala Yee Wong* Humaira Akhtar Alistair Eagle* Kathy McKay

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Seniors Council Election Results

On behalf of the Kerrisdale Seniors Centre membership, the Kerrisdale Community Centre Society (KCCS) thanks all who participated in the recent Seniors Council election process. We encourage your continued participation in our community in such a proactive and positive manner. We also appreciate the efforts of all who volunteered their time during the election, including council members Evelyn Vardalas (left in photo above) and Rosemary Cryer (right). Kerrisdale Seniors Council Election 2023-2024: February 9 and 10•

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Let them eat cake!

Many thanks to all who attended our 80th anniversary celebration on Sunday, January 8. We hope you had a sweet time. 😉 As KCCS president Kathy McKay (in photo below with board member Fred Jay) says: “We were the first community centre on the west side of Vancouver. The goal of the initial organizers was to promote fitness and fun close to home. It’s great to see that we’re still providing services to the community, and

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Group fitness classes are back!

The Kerrisdale Community Centre is pleased to once again offer a full roster of ongoing group fitness classes. Get fit this spring with workouts ranging from step, core fit and Zumba to total body conditioning (TBC) and stretch. Drop in or purchase a 10-visit pass. See prices and schedule here.

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Visit our Indigenous pop-up library

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

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Kerridale Community Society AGM-Feb 20

Join the members of your community at our 76th Annual General Meeting Kerrisdale Community Centre Society AGM Wednesday February 20, 7:30pm •    Meet other community members •    Review 2017-18 KCCS Financial Statements •    President’s Annual Report •    Approve proposed changes to the Society’s bylaws* •    Ask the Board any questions •    Elect in the 2019-29 KCCS directors •    Coffee/tea and snacks will be served All participants attending the AGM must carry a current KCCS membership

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