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President’s Message – Fall 2024

 

Dear patrons,

As we transition to our fall programming, the West Point Grey Community Centre Association (“WPGCCA”) is pleased that this is the 52nd year that we have been jointly operating the West Point Grey Community Centre with the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation (“Park Board”) since 1972. In 2018, we signed a new Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) to strengthen our relationship.The WPGCCA Board appreciates all of our wonderful hardworking community centre staff, and we look forward to working with them on another great season of Community Centre programs.

Program Highlights for Preschool and Children:

• Our Licensed Preschool is changing and we’re offering more! Starting September, we have combined our 2½ years old class with our 3 years old class and are now offering preschool 4 days a week, Monday to Thursday, from 9:00am-11:30am.
• Join us on Friday mornings for our new Learning Birds – Parent & Tots program where parents/guardians and their tots can enjoy a fun-filled circle and story time with a certificated educator. Learn, grow, socialize, and participate in a wide variety of sensory and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Dive into a variety of art mediums, from using different types of paint to printmaking techniques and screen printing with Maevann Art Lessons!
• Yoga Mommies & Babies – come join us for a morning yoga session. This program focuses on fine and gross motor skills, sensory and physical exploration, and parent-child bonding.
• Introducing new activities for seniors to participate in for free! Join us at Aberthau Mansion for Bridge, knitting and crocheting, every 2nd Tuesday of the month for pancake Tuesdays, and our Tech Café. Meet new friends, old friends, socialize and have fun.
• Join Fernanda Mascarenhas as she immerses you in Japanese dyeing techniques and eco printing. Join us in her popular workshops: Tatakizome, Eco Printing with Fall leaves, and Natural Dye and Shibori.
• Bus trips are back at West Point Grey! Secret Cove Sunshine Coast in September, Queen of Peace Monastery in October, Harrison Bald Eagle Tour in November, and The Singing Christmas Tree in December!
• Join our energetic instructor, Laurence Sauve, where she’ll get you moving to the beat of Zumba® music. Followed by a yoga program for kids to feel the calmness and flow through poses, all while increasing their strength, flexibility, and coordination.

Program Highlights for Adults and Seniors:

• Beginner Ballet for Adults – beginner friendly ballet program designed to condition the body, express creativity, and to compliment short choreographies.
• Learn how to transform your artwork (even doodles!) into repeated patterns that you can get printed on products in this new Surface Pattern Design class with Chloe Greenberg.
• Come join us for Adult Open Contemporary dance classes. Explore the elements of several dance genres include modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet.
• Cooking Connections for the Active Senior is back, and the 6-session program is free.
• Calling all youth! Learn how to use the wheel and hand-building pottery techniques in Youth Ceramics with Serena Chu.
• Check out our new Drop-in Pickleball program where all levels are welcome.
• Feeling hungry? Master two Mexican holiday favourites: apple salad, and marinated pork leg in cooking classes with Ana Jiminez.

Thank you for your continuing patronage and interest in our Community Centre.

Elizabeth Murphy

President
West Point Grey Community Centre Association

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About us

The West Point Grey Community Centre is jointly operated by the West Point Grey Community Centre Association and the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation. The centre offers an exciting blend of programming in Recreation, Sport and the Arts for all age groups.

The West Point Grey Community Association mission is to promote individual and community development by providing quality leisure services.