Fall harvest is upon us, and one of our garden favourites is the mighty zucchini. Sliced, diced, put into savoury or sweet dishes, this summer squash adds extra moisture and nutrition to any dish. One cup of zucchini (around 223 …
Cultivating a sustainable future
Walk along the lawn north of West Point Grey Community Centre’s Aberthau mansion facility and down a series of stone steps built in the early 1900s. At the bottom, thick shrubs open into a plain bordered by trees where you …
Protecting native plants and animals in our community: Jericho Stewardship Group
Walk through Jericho Park and you might spot barn swallows, warbling vireos, Swainson’s thrushes and chickadees. Much of the lush vegetation that houses resident and migratory birds, along with other wildlife, has been touched by the hands of Jericho Stewardship …
A new stage in pandemic life
For someone who is highly active in the arts and culture community in Vancouver, slowing down is foreign to Scotland-born Joan Bryans. The longstanding West Point Grey resident – since 1978 – is the current president and publicist of the …
Getting through an injury during COVID-19
Denise Kainz has had an extra challenge since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The West Point Grey Community Centre Fitness Centre worker, gentle pilates instructor, yoga teacher and personal trainer has been rehabilitating from a complex ski injury since …
Melanie’s story – How I stay active during COVID-19
Kitsilano resident and West Point Grey Community Centre patron, Melanie Hientz, shares how she is finding balance in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
What activities/ programs have you participated in at West Point Grey CC?
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How we’re staying active during COVID-19
Being active is a key approach to combat stress, and finding creative ways to stay on top of fitness goals is more important than ever. West Point Grey residents Jeff Boyd, a certified yoga instructor and personal trainer, and his …
Collaborative Creative Dance for Older Adults online
The Collaborative Creative Dance workshop series encourages seniors to creatively express their life experiences and knowledge. Participants interact with their peers in a fun and lively online environment, and collaborate with professional artists who are trained to work with older …
WPGCC Closed
West Point Grey CC is now closed until further notice. Spring break camps will still be running for this week. Updated information can be found here: https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/covid-19-coronavirus-cancellations-and-closures.aspx…
Meet BollyLatin Fitness Instructor Yeshvi Mehta
Yeshvi has a passion for dance that can be seen, felt and heard in her one-hour BollyLatin Fitness class. The high-energy, dance-aerobics class starts this February. …
Meet Parviz Cordwell – traveler, philanthropist and Zumba-enthusiast
Elegance and energy are two words that might spring to mind when you first meet Parviz Cordwell. The Tanzanian-born West Point Grey resident has sat on the West Point Grey Community Centre Association Board of Directors for the past eight years.…
New Cultural Residency Partnership – Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
Welcome the Cherry Blossom Festival to West Point Grey Community Centre with events and workshops coming in 2020. …
Meet the President of the Board – Dr. David Dolphin
David Dolphin, the Association President, is a renowned scientist and an officer of the Order of Canada. His career is a story in and of itself – more details can be found here.…
Goodbye to Natalie Vermaas and Kathryn Sweetapple
Natalie Vermaas, our Recreation Programmer and Kathryn Sweetapple, our Recreation Supervisor, are both transferring to the Roundhouse Community Centre in December after 7 and 4 years at our centre. …
Instructor Profile – Mike Broderick is an Expert at Making Fitness Fun
“Mike is very good. I think people really connect with him,” says Christine. “You can always count on him being there, and he knows everybody’s name.”…
WPG Scholarship Recipients – Kaitlynn Chan and Edward Shen
Congratulations to our two scholarship recipients who have dedicated countless volunteer hours to our centre and the community at large. …
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Movie at Trimble Park – Pictures
Pictures are available from our Movie at Trimble Park last night. …
Instructor Profile – Maggi wants her students to stand up straight
Maggi Cheetham’s passion for posture and proper form are partly behind why participants have flocked to her popular West Point Grey Community Centre classes since 1984.…
Working with Day Camps opened up Career Opportunities
Getting involved at her local community centre, opened up opportunities and changed Niki Moshiri, the current West Point Grey CC Day Camp Manager’s, career path. …
Summer Day Camp Calendars Available
Summer Day Camp detailed calendars are now available. …