West End Community Centre Association
870 Denman Street V6G 2L8 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Celebrate Family Day weekend! Feb 13 To Feb 15 2021 Pick up a #FREE outdoor activity kit to enjoy fun games and activities with your family bubble. We invite families to share their sidewalk chalk family drawings on West End Community Centre Association's social media.... Prizes drawn after the event! Register and pick up in person between Wed Feb 10-Sat Feb 13 at the West End and Coal Harbour Community Centre front offices. This event is in accordance with the current PHO guidelines. #BCFamilyDay @BCGovNews West End - Coal Harbour Community Policing Centre West End BIA

Following a recent organizational structure review, and with the pandemic implications at-hand, the WECCA Board of Directors has identified the importance of establishing an Executive Director position to serve as the key management leader of WECCA. Initially established as a full-time, one-year fixed-term contract, the Executive Director will be responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic plan of the organization. The Executive Director will provid...e a main link to the Park Board Site Supervisor on matters of the physical faculties, Park Board staff support for programming, and all other shared responsibilities. Other key duties will include marketing and community outreach and may include fundraising. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors. For more information: https://westendcc.ca/executive-director-job-posting/ [westendcc.ca] See more

Racquet Sports are BACK at Coal Harbour Community Centre! February 16 to March 30, 2021 Pickleball Tuesday 12:00-12:45pm... Pickleball Thursday 12:00-12:45pm Badminton Saturday 3:00-3:45pm Games will be singles play only, 45 minutes long. Bring your own paddle and ball, no equipment will be provided. Check our online catalogue to book your court sessions. Vancouver Recreation (activecommunities.com)

YOGA FOR SENIORS Jan 18, 2021 to Feb 22, 2021 This class is for older men and women at all fitness levels, including those with some physical challenges. Adapted to safely meet your needs, by a yoga teacher with 50 years experience. Each class provides a balanced full body workout, designed to build strength as well as flexibility, better posture and breathing, and deeper levels of relaxation. Yoga class is a fragrance-free zone. Bring your own yoga mat and filled water bottle. Formerly held at Barclay Manor. Now at WECC https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vanco/Activity_Search

In celebration of Black History Month, The Loft Lounge will be hosting Black History Month Trivia Night every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m in February. Trivia questions will be based around Black art, music, local and global history, and more! . Enjoy amazing homestyle Caribbean food and drinks, test your knowledge and learn something new, all while making a difference. . Loft Lounge will be donating proceeds from each trivia night to Hogan's Alley Society who are doing am...azing work to revitalize Vancouver's Black community in Strathcona. . Call the team at 604-602-1000 or message The Loft Lounge to reserve. Tables are held until 6:45 p.m. . Specific guidelines to ensure all social distancing, masks and sanitization measures are in effect. . Visit the link below to learn more about Hogan's Alley Society: https://www.hogansalleysociety.org/ See more

Ageless Yoga This intergenerational yoga class is suitable for anyone looking for an inspiring and well-balanced weekly afternoon yoga practice. Ageless yoga includes safe and gentle warm ups, accessible yoga postures to align your body and increase your awareness and flexibility, plus a relaxation practice. Instructor: John Waye *new instructor* Fri Jan 22-Mar 26 10:00am-11:15am 297178 $115/10 sess ... Multipurpose Room See more

Hatha Yoga - Beginner This course is for the first time student and for practicing yogis. Build your strength and flexibility and learn many yoga poses and different styles of Sun Salutations. Each class starts with a meditation and finishes with relaxation. Instructor: Sarah Murray Thu Jan 21-Mar 25 6:30pm-7:30pm 299216 $130/10 sess ... Multipurpose Room See more

Only a few days left to try out Peaked Pies offerings during Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival! We personally love the Liquid Lamington option, which is a delicious, rich dark hot chocolate. . You can also read the latest restaurant feature on Peaked Pies from The West End Journal right here: https://www.thewestendjournal.ca/.../1/restaurant-spotlight

Arthritis Fit This exercise class will provide people with arthritis the benefits of improved joint mobility, flexibility and muscle endurance. The class will be located at the West End Community Centre. No equipment except for chairs will be provided. Bring your own filled water bottle and Therabands. No class Feb 15, 2021. Instructor: Keno Kinoshita Mon Jan 18-Mar 29 1:30pm-2:30pm 300090 $76/10 sess ... Auditorium https://westendcc.ca/program/arthritis-fit-2/ See more

UKE & ME Mon Jan 11 Mar 8 11:00-11:30am $144/ 8 sess Parents and children will jam together on the ukulele while singing along to songs. There will be art and musical storytelling time with the ukuleles as well. No previous knowledge of the ukulele or skill sets are required. Ukuleles will be provided during class and you are welcome to bring your own.... https://westendcc.ca/coal-harbour-community-centre-programs/ ow.ly/Zo3230rrHGe See more

WEE EXPRESSIONS Mon Jan 11 Mar 8 10:30-11:45am $166/ 8 sess ... Engage your child through music and play to build communication, physical, cognitive, social, and self-expression skills by participating in singing, instrument playing, accompanying song actions, learning manners, baby sign-language, brain gym and dancing in a curriculum based on music therapy techniques. All ages and abilities are welcome. Parent participation required. Visit musicalexpressions.ca. https://westendcc.ca/coal-harbour-community-centre-programs/ ow.ly/Zo3230rrHGe

Therapeutic Strength Training Train to improve function in daily activites and rehabilitate and prevent future injuries. The small class size will insure individual attention. Participants must fill out a ParQ form prior to attending the first class and it must be brought to the instructor. No equip-ment except for chairs will be provided. Bring your own filled water bottle and Therabands. No class Feb 15. Instructor: Keno Kinoshita Mon Jan 18-Mar 29 11:30am-12:30pm 30075...5 $117/10 sess Auditorium Older Adult Fitness A 90-minute class of safe, enjoyable, and effective exercises designed for the active senior. This is a preregistration program. Fit Pass does not apply. Instructor: Keno Kinoshita Mon Jan 18-Mar 29 9:30am-11:00am 300375 $76/10 sess Auditorium See more

is now live! Lots of news and views. Read our report on the proliferation of new pot outlets, and check out our new "Developing Stories" feature all that and much, much more right here: https://www.thewestendjournal.ca/

GENKI Fri Jan 15 Mar 5 9:45-11:00am $72/ 8 sess Join us in the dynamic and energetic class to learn drama in Japanese. Must be able to understand and speak Japanese. Must be potty trained. Please bring your own equipment and water bottle.... https://westendcc.ca/program/genki/ WANPAKU (3-5 yrs) Fri Jan 15 Mar 5 11:15-12:30pm $72/ 8 sess Do you want to learn Japanese? Spend the afternoon with Shinobu learning Japanese with other children in a fun atmosphere. Children will learn basic Japanese vocabulary. Must be potty trained. Please bring your own equipment and water bottle. https://westendcc.ca/program/wanpaku-3-5-yrs/ See more

: Each year the organizers of Lumiere commission an official video, and the 2020 celebration of our illuminated community is here. A special thank you to all of the partners, sponsors, artists and site presenters for making this happen. The light installations at English Bay will remain up on display until February for your enjoyment! https://twitter.com/lumiereyvr/status/1339306910634283008...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your families! Warmest greetings of this festive season and best wishes for Happiness, Health and Prosperity in the New Year from the WECCA Board and Staff!!

Pedestrians, please take note! We noticed reports to the Vancouver Police Department showed a 30% increase from October to November in vehicle collisions and/or pedestrians struck with injury west of Main Street. Let us help you keep safe! Stop by Jim Deva Plaza or Bute/Davie Plaza on Friday December 11th for a free pedestrian safety reflector, courtesy of ICBC. Our volunteers will be handing out the reflectors from 5:30pm-7:15pm. If you can't wait until Friday for one, visit our office at 1267 Davie Street, Monday to Saturday from 10am-6pm. We'll be happy to provide one per person!

Visit www.vandusenfestivaloflights.ca to book your entry time and learn more about the 2020 event! Tickets are not sold on site.

We are so lucky to have the beautiful Stanley Park as our back yard, especially when the fog rolls in... . Thanks for the stunning photo Morgan Sommerville!

Group Fitness - Light Fit A 60-minute low-impact workout including cardio, strength, balance and flexibility. Instructor: Susan Ingraham Thu Oct 29-Nov 19 10:45-11:45am 289307 $25/4 sess... Thu Nov 26-Dec 17 10:45-11:45am 289311 $25/4 sess Auditorium See more

! Last week saw the launch of this winter's Luminere exhibition, featuring some new installations and some that have become perennial favorites. Learn more about the artworks and their creators here: https://www.lumiereyvr.com/lumiere-2020/ (Angus Praught Photos)

Happy Halloween from the Board and Staff at the West End Community Centre! Wishing you a fun Halloween filled with magical surprises! May you get lots of treats that are good to eat and STAY SAFE!!!

We are sorry to announce that, due to new provincial health orders, we are cancelling Bright Nights Christmas Train & VanDusen Festival of Lights. Tickets will automatically be refunded through TicketLeader. Please note that refunds could take up to 10 days to be processed.

Group Fitness - JustYOGA Hatha yoga is the physical branch of yoga and incorporates many styles. This class will explore the various styles, all of which unite the mind, body and spirit using movement to strengthen, stretch and calm the whole body, finishing with a meditative savasana. Instructor: Fran Hinton Mon Oct 26-Nov 16 6:30-7:30pm 289083 $25/4 sess... Mon Nov 23-Dec 14 6:30-7:30pm 289293 $25/4 sess Auditorium See more

Happy Halloween from Coal Harbour Kids Care !!

Silly Science/ Little Artists/ Family Storytime Silly Science Do you like to take things apart or put things together? Do you like to ask questions, investigate, and try to find answers? uncover the mysteries of science with a series of dazzling experiments and hands-on activities in Silly Science to then amaze family and friends! Must be potty trained. Please bring your own equipment and water bottle. Instructor: JJ Xu Tue Oct 27-Dec 1 10:45-...11:45am 288534 $50/6 sess Little Artists (3-5 yrs) Your child will explore his or her creative abilities in creating a variety of projects with individual attention! Instructor: JJ Xu Tue Oct 27-Dec 1 12:00-1:00pm 288530 $50/6 sess Activity Room Family Storytime Come on by and enjoy a story time with friends!Please bring your own equipment and water bottle. Instructor: JJ Xu Tue Oct 27-Dec 1 1:15-2:15pm 289084 $50/6 sess Activity Room

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 2:00 A.M. On Saturday night it's time to fall back so set your clocks back one hour!

-- Thank you all for your loving messages and responses to my last post. Her family has been sharing the first post here and very much appreciate your tributes and outpouring of love. Here are a few more photos that arrived since the last post. Three are by James Loewen, who along with Andre Tardif is one of the great chroniclers of our community through the 80s. The other perhaps the last photo taken of Pamela, is by Ken Armich and shows her as many West End neighbours will most recently remember her, across the street from her beloved Starbucks after the lockdown, enjoying her coffee and greeting friends.

Creative Ballet (3-5yrs) Young ballerinas explore the fun and beauty of ballet while learning the basic techniques. They will love playing with their creative expression in this fun class. Children must be able to participate without a parent in the room. More information www.KirbySnellDance.com Instructor: Endorphin Rush Dance Sat Oct 31-Dec 19 10:00-10:45am 288553 $80/8 sess... Sat Oct 31-Dec 19 11:00-11:45am 288554 $80/8 sess Denman Room See more

Private Piano with Emily: Proper piano technique, note and sight reading skills are emphasized to ensure a solid foundation. Lessons are 30 minutes long. These private lessons can be taught in either English or Cantonese. Each student's level will be assessed in the first lesson; student with previous piano experience please bring your past piano books for assessment. Please not that piano books are not included in enrollment fee and will be assigned after assessment. Instructor: Emily Leung Mon Oct 26-Nov 30 3:30-7:45pm Various $135/6 sess Stanley Court Room

The West End and Coal Harbour Community Centre’s will be running licensed Winter Break Day Camp’s this winter! Winter Break Camp will operate from 8:00am-5:00pm December 21st December 24th and December 29th December 31st *camp will only run until 4:30pm on December 24th and December 31st* Registration opens online Monday November 2nd at 9:00am Week #1 ... December 21st December 24th* 8:00am 5:00pm (*closing early at 4:30pm Dec 24th) Kindergarten $160 Gr. 1 - 7 $140 Week #2 December 29th December 31st* 8:00am 5:00pm (*closing early at 4:30pm Dec 31st) Kindergarten $120 Gr. 1 -7 $105 This year, there will not be separate registration for before or after care. Camps are one daily flat rate, and you can attend for as many or as few hours as needed. Contact Jordan Moorhead, Coal Harbour Child Care Coordinator via email [email protected] or by phone 604-718-8229 for questions or concerns!

Genki! Join us in the dynamic and energetic class to learn drama in Japanese. Must be able to understand and speak Japanese. Must be potty trained. Please bring your own equipment and water bottle. Fri Oct 30-Dec 4 9:45-11:00am 288723 $52/6 sess Activity Room... Wanpaku (3-5 yrs) Do you want to learn Japanese? Spend the afternoon with Shinobu learning Japanese with other children in a fun atmosphere. Children will learn basic Japanese vocabulary. Must be potty trained. Please bring your own equipment and water bottle. Instructor: Shinobu Preston Fri Oct 30-Dec 4 11:15am-12:30pm 288725 $52/6 sess Activity Room

TAI CHI - 24 FORM Tai Chi is a martial art and moving meditation based on the principle of the interplay of Yin and Yang. Slow and graceful movements improve balance, coordination, and well-being. Emphasis on proper alignment promotes Qi flow through the body. This Simplified Yang style is suitable for beginners. Thu Sep 24-Nov 26 11:00am-12:00pm... 282840 $160/10 sess Auditorium - WECCA https://westendcc.ca/tai-chi-24-form-fall-2020/

SOCCER (7-11 yrs) Your child will develop ball handling skills, coordination, a sense of team play, and will be introduced to the basic rules of the game. Children are advised to wear shin guards. No session Oct 12. Register here: http://ow.ly/hnF930rap5g... More Info https://westendcc.ca/fall-2020-program-guide/

-- On the evening of Saturday, December 5, 2020, an extraordinary member of Vancouver’s West End and LGBT communities, Pamela Leaman passed from this life at the age of 79. Born in Moncton New Brunswick, Pamela moved to Vancouver after 20 years in Montreal, making her home in the West End ever since. Her volunteer contributions to our community began shortly after her arrival when she noticed that some potted plants at the West End Community Centre were...Continue reading

Basketball (6-8 yrs) RainCity basketball focuses on skill development. We aim to improve and master the basic fundamentals before moving to more advanced basketball skills. Whether ou are a beginner or not you will improve your skills with us. We offer a fun, inclusive, competitive, and engaging atmosphere for boys and girls and hope to see you on the court. Get better here. No class Nov 11. Please bring your own equipment and water bottle. Instructor: Raincity Basketbal...l Club Wed Oct 28-Dec 9 3:45-4:45pm 288683 $60/6 sess Gymnasium - Coal Harbour Basketball (9-13 yrs) RainCity basketball focuses on skill development. We aim to improve and master the basic fundamentals before moving to more advanced basketball skills. Whether ou are a beginner or not you will improve your skills with us. We offer a fun, inclusive, competitive, and engaging atmosphere for boys and girls and hope to see you on the court. Get better here. No class Nov 11.Please bring your own equipment and water bottle. Instructor: Raincity Basketball Club Wed Oct 28-Dec 9 5:15-7:15pm 288702 $90/6 sess Gymnasium - Coal Harbour

COAL HARBOUR KIDS CARE Coal Harbour Kids Care is a licensed after school care program for school aged children (kindergarten-grade7) from Lord Roberts Elementary school. Coal Harbour Kids Care operates Monday Friday from 3:00pm-6:00pm following the school year calendar. Coal Harbour Kids Care staff will pick children up from school at dismissal. Staff will then walk with children back to Coal Harbour Community Centre where snacks will be provided followed by both structured activities and free play. $409/month for children in kindergarten and $340/month for children in grades 1-7. For more information, please contact Jordan Moorhead, Coal Harbour Childcare Coordinator - [email protected]

Cardio Kickbox 288533 Tue Oct 27-Nov 17 (4 weeks) 5:30pm-6:30pm Instructor: Gwen Yip... 288543 Tue Nov 24-Dec 15 (4 weeks) 5:30-6:30pm Instructor: Gwen Yip Interval Training 288532 Thu Oct 29-Nov 19 (4 weeks) 5:30-6:30pm Instructor: Gwen Yip 288552 Thu Nov 26-Dec 17 (4 weeks) 5:30-6:30pm Instructor: Gwen Yip Coal Harbour Community Centre *important notes are that this is a registration only course, no drop-in for group fitness at the moment. http://ow.ly/qOda30rf0UN

is now live! Lots of news and views, a report on the West End's vanishing bus stops, a look at the plans for the planned new Coal Harbour school complex, an update on Gordon Neighbourhood House's pandemic response all that and much, much more right here: https://www.thewestendjournal.ca/

Tonight is the last official evening of Lumiere Vancouver and although we are sad to see some of the stunning artworks leave, there is good news however... . All of the stunning pieces at English Bay will be remaining up on display until February 2021! . You will be able to visit your favourite pieces; Luna, Stanley, Davie Bear and Eugenia over the holidays and into the New Year.... . We hope you all enjoy the lights when you are out and about in our neighbourhood! . : Christopher Edmonstone Photography https://bit.ly/LumiereVancity See more

CHILDRENS PROGRAMS ZUMBA KIDS SR Kids explore a fun fusion of world and latin styles of dance with a hip hop edge in this high, fun, dance-fitness program. Styles include Cumbia, Merengue, Bollywood, Salsa, and more. No experience required. Instructor: Endorphin Rush Dance Fri Sep 25-Nov 27 4:30pm-5:30pm 282841 $120/10 sess... Auditorium - WECCA https://westendcc.ca/zumba-kids-sr-7-12-yrs/ See more

Women's Personal Safety Workshop - Oct 27 - 6pm Led by police women on the Vancouver Police Women's Personal Safety Team, this workshop provides women in the community with information and training to help improve their personal safety if facing situations of unavoidable violence. The tactics taught are designed to be easily learned and remembered by women who have no prior training. This workshop is on Zoom from 6-8:30pm. Open to women 16 years old and older. For more information or to register, please email your full name and preferred contact method to [email protected]. Subject line: WPSW.

ADULT/OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS WATERCOLOUR PAINTING This program for older adults will give you the chance to learn to apply watercolour painting by exploring the mediums full potential. Learn to use water, paper, colour, and brushes to create an endless variety of tones and atmosphere in your painting. We will focus on landscape painting techniques and studies of nature (flowers). M. Reza Atashzad has over 30 years experience in teaching drawing and painting at his own Atashz...ad Academy of Art. He has also been teaching different art programs at several community centres in Vancouver since 2011. He has published more than 700 watercolour paintings, such as greeting cards, posters, albums, and books. Visit: www.atashzad.com. No equipment except for chairs & tables will be provided. Bring your own filled water bottle and Watercolour supplies. Instructor: Mohammad Atashzad Thu Oct 1-Dec 3 1:00pm-3:00pm 282903 $149.50/10 sess Basement at Barclay Manor https://westendcc.ca/watercolour-painting-fall-2020/ http://ow.ly/BHQT30r9PX2 Register here

Acrylic Painting Crash Course Saturday December 19 1:30 - 4:30pm This is your chance to plunge into painting with no fear! Whether you’re a beginner or you need to refresh, in 3 hours you’ll mix, blend and scrape an expressive landscape under the guidance of artist Niina Chebry. You might end up framing it - you might paint over it - either way you’ll enjoy the creative release. Supplies not included. ... #300207 - $63.00 per/ workshop. Register now online or at West End Community Centre 870 Denman Street, Vancouver 604-257-8333 ext.1 See more

Indoor Bootcamp at Coal Harbour Community Centre will now be on WEDNESDAYS 5:30pm Register to reserve your spot! https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/.../bootcamp/285058 Indoor Baby & me At Coal Harbour Community centre will resume on October 28 at 10:45am. Register to reserve your spot! https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/.../baby-and.../285057 West End Community Centre Association Vancouver ParkBoard #vancouverfitness #vancouvergroupfitness #coalharbourcommunitycentre

ADULT/OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS THERAPEUTIC STRENGTH TRAINING Train to improve function in daily activities, rehabilitate and prevent future injuries. Small class size will insure you get individual attention and ongoing feedback. ** Participants must fill out a ParQ form prior to attending the first class and it must be brought to the instructor directly. No equipment except for chairs will be provided. Bring your own filled water bottle and Therabands. No class Oct 12. Instruc...tor: Keno Kinoshita Mon Sep 21-Dec 14 11:30am-12:30pm 282847 $128/12 sess Auditorium https://westendcc.ca/therapeutic-strength-training/

ADULT/OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BEGINNER This interactive course is great for beginners looking to build skills in photography. Manto is a professional photographer in portraiture, nature, and sport (including the Olympics); he will teach you step by step photography basics, functions, and terminology with a hands-on approach. Bring your iPhone, Compact Camera, DSLR Camera etc. Sorry, no drop-ins permitted. Instructor: Manto Nakamura... Mon Sep 21-Oct 5 12:00pm-2:00pm 282844 $88/3 sess Multipurpose Room - Coal Harbour CC https://westendcc.ca/photography-beginner-fall-2020/

Save the Date! Lumière Vancouver will once again set the city aglow and bring amazing art and sparkle to the West End from November 5 - 30, 2020. . This year we will be showcasing seven stunning art installations in two iconic sites: English Bay and Jim Deva Plaza + Bute, including a brand new piece from RAW Design. . We can't wait to show you what we have planned this year! ... Stay updated: http://bit.ly/LumiereVancity See more

We hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving!

UPDATED DATES for "Yoga for Seniors" This class is for older men and women at all fitness levels, including those with some physical challenges. Adapted to safely meet your needs, by a yoga teacher with 50 years experience. Each class provides a balanced full body workout, designed to build strength as well as flexibility, better posture and breathing, and deeper levels of relaxation. Yoga class is a fragrance-free zone. Bring your own yoga mat and filled water bottle. No c...lass Oct 12. Instructor: Laura Krown Mon Sep 28-Nov 9 11:00am-12:00pm 282871 $52/6 sess Mon Nov 16-Dec 21 11:00am-12:00pm 282882 $52/6 sess Fri Oct 2-Nov 6 11:00am-12:00pm 282899 $52/6 sess Fri Nov 13-Dec 18 11:00am-12:00pm 282901 $52/6 sess Basement at Barclay Manor See more

Fall 2020 Phase 2 - Registration Dates: All Program starting AFTER Oct 26. Online/ In Person: Tue, Oct 13 @ 9:30am By Phone: Wed, Oct 14 @ 9:30am To see programs offered go to:... https://westendcc.ca/ https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vanco/Activity_Search Location Tab on left: Select your site See more

Kinder Kids is a licensed preschool program for children ages 3-5 that will run Monday-Friday from 9:30am-11:30am beginning Monday November 2nd 2020 and running until Friday June 25th 2020. Children must turn 3 by December 31st of the year in which you are registering for. Children DO NOT have to be potty trained for Kinder Kids. Kinder Kids will follow the VSB school calendar so will not run for two weeks in December for Winter Break as well as two weeks in March for Spring... Break. There are also a handful of Professional Development Days that the program will not run either. You will be able to register based on either one of the packages this program will offer; either the Monday, Wednesday and Friday package or Tuesday and Thursday package. Pricing has been broken down to $15/session and will vary each month, depending on how many days of operation there are in each month. Registration will open on Tuesday October 13th 2020 online or in person at 9:30am and over the phone on Wednesday October 14th 2020 at 9:30am. At the time of registration, you will be paying a one time, $40 registration fee as well as June’s fees as your deposit. Payment will be done for the remainder of the months on the first of each month via payment plan that will be set up on ActiveNet after registration. If you need to withdraw out of the program, and provide one months notice, you will be refunded your June deposit. Please contact Jordan Moorhead, Coal Harbour Child Care Coordinator, at [email protected] or at 604-718-8229 for more information or if you have any questions! http://ow.ly/4TEb30reegW

ADULT/OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS PICKLEBALL Get active playing this exciting and popular sport. Pickleball is an easy to learn game played on a badminton court with a lowered net, a whiffle ball and large hand held paddles. It is great for all skills and ability levels. Instructor: No Instructor... Tue Sep 22-Nov 24 1:45pm-3:30pm 282852 $68/10 sess Thu Sep 24-Nov 26 1:45pm-3:30pm 282856 $68/10 sess Gymnasium ttps://westendcc.ca/pickleball-fall-2020/

ADULT/OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS ARTHRITIS FIT This exercise class will provide people with arthritis the benefits of improved joint mobility, flexibility and muscle endurance. The class will be located at the West End Community Centre. No equipment except for chairs will be provided. Bring your own filled water bottle and Therabands. No class Oct 12/20. Instructor: Keno Kinoshita... Mon Sep 21-Dec 14 1:30pm-2:30pm 282831 $83/12 sess Auditorium https://westendcc.ca/arthritis-fit-fall-2020/

Youth Programs Preteen After School Program Hang out in the Youth Lounge while playing video games, competing against each other in foosball, and enjoying other planned activities. Pre-registration and a Pre-Teen Programs waiver form is required. A calendar of activities will be available at the Front Office a week before the program begins. Instructor: Youth Leader... Wed Sep 23-Dec 2 3:30pm-5:30pm 282849 Free/11 sess Auditorium Pre-teen Night at West End CC At this FREE drop-in program, youth (ages 9-12 years) are welcome to drop-in and enjoy the scheduled events. Activities are subject to change. Due to staffing ratios and room capacities, a maximum of 20 youth are welcome to come, on a first come, first serve basis. Instructor: TBA Instructor Fri Sep 25-Dec 4 6:00pm-9:00pm 282851 Free/11 sess Auditorium Teen Night - Open Gym Youth Open Gym Instructor: Non Instructional Fri Sep 25-Nov 27 6:00pm-9:00pm 282868 Free/10 sess Gymnasium

Childrens Programs Jump into Music Come join us for a musical trip around the world! We offer a one of a kind music and movement program that engages, educates and entertains. Our classes inspire creativity and build confidence in little ones 6 months to 4 years old. Covid Safety Plan: Please bring a blanket for your family space, your own maracas (home made are fine), peek-a-boo scarf (anything will do really) and a few jam instruments! We can provide sanitized maracas and ...jam instruments if you dont have any. Larger class space provided to ensure safe social distance between each family. Verbal Covid screening done before entering the community centre each class and hand sanitizer provided. Registered participants only - no drop-ins. Check out our website www.jumpintomusic.ca [jumpintomusic.ca] for videos and more info on how we have been staying connected online. Instructor: Monica Lee Thu Sep 17-Oct 29 9:30am-10:20am 282863 $126/7 sess Thu Sep 17-Oct 29 11:00am-11:50am 282864 $126/7 sess Thu Nov 5-Dec 10 9:30am-10:20am 283153 $108/6 sess Thu Nov 5-Dec 10 11:00am-11:50am 283168 $108/6 sess Multipurpose Room See more

Yoga for Seniors This class is for older men and women at all fitness levels, including those with some physical challenges. Adapted to safely meet your needs, by a yoga teacher with 50 years experience. Each class provides a balanced full body workout, designed to build strength as well as flexibility, better posture and breathing, and deeper levels of relaxation. Yoga class is a fragrance-free zone. Bring your own yoga mat and filled water bottle. No class Oct 12. Instruct...or: Laura Krown Mon Sep 14-Nov 2 11:00am-12:00pm 282871 $60/7 sess Mon Nov 9-Dec 21 11:00am-12:00pm 282882 $60/7 sess Fri Sep 18-Oct 30 11:00am-12:00pm 282899 $60/7 sess Fri Nov 6-Dec 18 11:00am-12:00pm 282901 $60/7 sess Basement at Barclay Manor See more

The West End CC and the Coal Harbour CC are announcing our Phase II Fall Programs - (October 26 - December 19) All programs are being conducted under current COVID-19 safety guidelines. For further details and to register, visit https://westendcc.ca/fall-2020-program-guide/ or go to the Vancouver Recreation Online Activity Registration and choose your location. http://ow.ly/sMPW30rgnx1

We will be offering in-person programs at the West End Community Centre starting September 14. Online Registration: September 10, 2020 @ 9am By-Phone: September 11, 2020 @ 10am In-Person: September 14, 2020 @ 10am View our fall offerings here: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancou/Activity_Search

Silly Science/ Little Artists/ Family Storytime Silly Science Do you like to take things apart or put things together? Do you like to ask questions, investigate, and try to find answers? uncover the mysteries of science with a series of dazzling experiments and hands-on activities in Silly Science to then amaze family and friends! Must be potty trained. Please bring your own equipment and water bottle. Instructor: JJ Xu Tue Oct 27-Dec 1 10:45-...11:45am 288534 $50/6 sess Little Artists (3-5 yrs) Your child will explore his or her creative abilities in creating a variety of projects with individual attention! Instructor: JJ Xu Tue Oct 27-Dec 1 12:00-1:00pm 288530 $50/6 sess Activity Room Family Storytime Come on by and enjoy a story time with friends!Please bring your own equipment and water bottle. Instructor: JJ Xu Tue Oct 27-Dec 1 1:15-2:15pm 289084 $50/6 sess Activity Room

Last chance for an outdoor swim! Sept 7 will be the last day our outdoor pools are open and our beaches lifeguarded, as we transition to reopening indoor pools. Luckily the forecast calls for plenty of this long weekend!

! With all your community news, some new features, and lots of great photos ... all that and more at www.thewestendjournal.ca

Yesterday morning the West End Community Centre Associations new reader board on Denman Street was finally installed! Stay tuned for messaging as the Centre prepares for a cautious partial reopening September 14!

Donnie Rosa will join the Park Board and City of Vancouver as General Manager of Parks and Recreation on Sept. 28. Rosa is an experienced strategic leader with more than 25 years of senior level municipal experience. Read more about Rosas unique and diverse experience. https://bit.ly/3hMyfaO

Basketball (6-8 yrs) RainCity basketball focuses on skill development. We aim to improve and master the basic fundamentals before moving to more advanced basketball skills. Whether ou are a beginner or not you will improve your skills with us. We offer a fun, inclusive, competitive, and engaging atmosphere for boys and girls and hope to see you on the court. Get better here. No class Nov 11. Please bring your own equipment and water bottle. Instructor: Raincity Basketbal...l Club Wed Oct 28-Dec 9 3:45-4:45pm 288683 $60/6 sess Gymnasium - Coal Harbour Basketball (9-13 yrs) RainCity basketball focuses on skill development. We aim to improve and master the basic fundamentals before moving to more advanced basketball skills. Whether ou are a beginner or not you will improve your skills with us. We offer a fun, inclusive, competitive, and engaging atmosphere for boys and girls and hope to see you on the court. Get better here. No class Nov 11.Please bring your own equipment and water bottle. Instructor: Raincity Basketball Club Wed Oct 28-Dec 9 5:15-7:15pm 288702 $90/6 sess Gymnasium - Coal Harbour

#FBF Tea rooms, the equivalent of todays coffee shops were extremely popular with beach goers in the early days. . Tetleys Tea in the 1800 block Beach Ave. between Pantages Lane and Burnaby St. was one of several to serve tea, confectioneries and ice cream to the tourists and locals who flocked to English Bay. . Janet Leduc, Community Journalist and Historian... : City of Vancouver - Local Government Archives See more

Cyclists and pedestrians at the entrance of Stanley Park, 1894. http://ow.ly/CvU050Az8mW #StanleyPark #Cycling #TBT

: We dont delude ourselves into thinking that a lot of teens follow The West End Journal (except those who read "The Dragons Pen" on the website) but let the teens in your life know that West End artist Paige Smith is offering a free workshop on podcast creation specifically aimed at encouraging teenagers to discuss and record their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The registration deadline is September 18. There will be more information in "The Dragons Pen" in the September issue of The West End Journal, which launches next Monday evening. In the meantime, check it out here. https://www.vivomediaarts.com/podcasting101

Women's Personal Safety Workshop - Oct 27 - 6pm Led by police women on the Vancouver Police Women's Personal Safety Team, this workshop provides women in the community with information and training to help improve their personal safety if facing situations of unavoidable violence. The tactics taught are designed to be easily learned and remembered by women who have no prior training. This workshop is on Zoom from 6-8:30pm. Open to women 16 years old and older. For more information or to register, please email your full name and preferred contact method to [email protected]. Subject line: WPSW.

From patios to picnics, Vancouver food and drink lovers will be able to safely and carefully enjoy our fabulous summer weather and some of our citys most exceptional restaurants! Dine OutSide begins on August 21st-September 21st The #1 trend of Summer 2020? Al fresco dining. The West End has brought in 10+ new outdoor dining locations, and many of them are part of Dine OutSide!... https://westendbia.com/west-end-patios-2/

In case you missed it.... ROEDDE HOUSE MUSEUM is OPEN! Roedde House is a historical home built by Sir Francis Rattenbury (whos the architect who also designed the Vancouver Art Gallery building, Victorias Empress Hotel and BCs Legislative Buildings). Today the house is a museum in Vancouvers West End (just 3 or so blocks up from Robson Street).... After being closed for a number of weeks due to COVID-19, the museum is open to the public once again as of July 23rd. To see what to expect at the museum, check out this video. For the next little while at least, there are no live in-person guided tours (as there have been in the past). Hopefully the guided tours will return soon! In the meantime, however, visitors can still enjoy the tours via recorded commentary on their phones. If you like history, antiques and heritage buildings, youll love Roedde House! The Museum is now open with new policies and procedures to ensure people can enjoy the Museum safely. Days of operation are Thursday / Friday / Sunday from 11am-4pm with 5 guests permitted every hour. Ticketed entry required: https://www.ticketzone.com/e/189654/rmh-tour-admissions To learn more about the Roedde House Museum check out https://vancouversbestplaces.com//vancouver-roedde-house-/

Hey everyone! Have you seen the *amazing* item the West End - Coal Harbour Community Policing Centre have in their raffle? Its a folding Mini electric bike from Rize Bikes! Theyve also got a brand new Bell Adrenaline helmet to go with it. This bike is currently SOLD OUT but theyve got one! Tickets are $20 each. The draw date is September 26, 2020. For more information and to purchase tickets please click here: https://www.canadahelps.org//dav/events/life-behind-bars/

& : Weve all been wondering whats happening at the West End and Coal Harbour Community Centres and Joe Fortes Library. Heres the latest. The Summer Camps and two four-week seniors programs, Chair Yoga and Arthritis Fitness, were successfully conducted out-of-doors through the summer, with participation limited by the required social distancing. Everyone who took part enjoyed the outdoor activity. Joe Fortes Librarys head librarian Jane Cu...rry advises that the branch is now open for curbside pick-up service. Visit the website at www.vpl.ca and follow the VPL Takeout link from their home page for further information. You will request the title youd like to reserve and receive an email response to make an appointment to pick your book up when its ready. Pick-up hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Anyone without computer access can call the branch at 604.665.3972 for assistance. According to West End Community Centre Association (WECCA) president Linda Johnston staff and programmers have been working with Parks Board management on re-opening plans for the Denman Street facility. As many programs as possible will return in September, with all programs probably kept in the downstairs rooms. Inspections are taking place at the Coal Harbour Community Centre and Barclay Manor, which are also managed by WECCA, and announcements about programs in those facilities will be made shortly. The licensed childcare programs will occupy their usual spaces according to Johnston, but they will probably start a little later than usual so instructors have time to become familiar with the new precautionary requirements. These will include several levels of sanitation before and after sessions. The popular fitness centre on the second floor of the Denman facility is undergoing some major upgrades and will not likely reopen until January. Check the WECCA website at www.westendcc.ca for current information. The long-dormant reader board signage in front of the Denman centre is being refurbished and is scheduled to be reinstalled on August 31. Keep an eye out for messaging there as we move into September. Stay tuned to The West End Journals Facebook page for further updates, and visit us at www.thewestendjournal.ca to subscribe to our monthly headlines newsletter. More details to follow in our September issue.

: A tropical sunset at English Bay. And take note, its going to be a hot weekend -- stay hydrated and stay safe! (Photo and cautionary note by Mikul Culver)

Fall 2020 Phase 2 - Registration Dates: All Program starting AFTER Oct 26. Online/ In Person: Tue, Oct 13 @ 9:30am By Phone: Wed, Oct 14 @ 9:30am To see programs offered go to:... https://westendcc.ca/ https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vanco/Activity_Search Location Tab on left: Select your site See more

Its time for your weekly Heron Update! Only one nest remains with chicks! These three chicks likely hatched late after eggs from the parents first attempt failed, and theyre about 2-3 weeks away from fledging. Watch them at Vancouver Park Boards Heron Cam @ vancouver.ca/heroncam... . See more

: The fog, the smog, and the smoke come together each evening recently to create some extraordinary, if somewhat apocalyptic, sunset moments. Captured by noted West End sunset photographer Mikul Culver.

UPDATE: Select arenas and fitness centres will reopen in September with new safety measure in place. Full announcement available at https://bit.ly/2XPE0fU

Photography Intermediate Are you ready to move from autopilot to total control? This intermediate-level course will deal with more advanced digital SLR photography. The following topics will be covered: (1) using your digital SLR camera manually with confidence; (2) lighting skills with models and objects; (3) editing and advanced retouching techniques. Work will require a digital SLR or mirrorless camera. Sorry, no drop-ins permitted. PROGRAM DETAILS Instructor: Manto Naka...mura Mon Oct 19-Nov 2 12:00pm-2:00pm 282848 $88/3 sess Multipurpose Room Coal Harbour Community Centre

It's Bike to Work Week! Help protect your ride again bike theft. Select Vancouver Community Policing Centres are setting up in the community this week with Project 529 BC. We will be conducting free #529garage app registrations from 3pm-6pm Monday to Friday. Check below to find a station near you.

ALL TENNIS CLASSES CANCELLED - due to low registration OUTDOOR YOUTH TENNIS (9-12YRS) CANCELLED Aug 14, 2020 to Sep 4, 2020 Each Fri 9:30am to 11am https://westendcc.ca/outdoor-youth-tennis-9-12yrs/... OUTDOOR YOUTH TENNIS (13-16YRS) Aug 14, 2020 to Sep 4, 2020 Each Fri 11:30am to 1pm https://westendcc.ca/outdoor-youth-tennis-13-16yrs/ Childrens classes follow the Progressive Tennis Model where play is the focus. Development of fundational skills and movement make the game more fun to play and learn a sport to last a lifetime. Hit, rally and run and do it again and play forever. Further information on the Progressive Tennis Program @ https://www.tenniscanada.com//EnglishNewProgressiveTennisG [tenniscanada.com] The class will be located at the King George Tennis Courts behind the West End Community Centre. Washrooms are not available as the Community Centre will remain closed until further notice. Bring your own tennis racket or a sanitized racket will be loaned to you. Bring your own filled water bottle.

: As we head towards the October 24 provincial election, we will be posting updates here frequently, so stay tuned. So far, incumbent NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert is the only declared candidate in the West End-Coal Harbour riding. The West End Journal has reached out to Green, Liberal, BC Ecosocialists, and Conservative party organizers but we have not yet received any information about potential candidates. According to Spencer's campaign manager Chri...stina Rzepa, "It's going to be a very different kind of campaign this year, with less face to face time than we'd like". The NDP campaign will open a kiosk campaign headquarters in Denman Place Mall where folks can pick up campaign signs, and Spencer will hold a number of public zoom events. You can call his campaign at 604-690-8993 for more information. You will also see Spencer's team out in the community, in small, masked groups, talking about safe ways to vote -- which you can do right now at the Elections BC office at 747 Cardero, which just opened today. The voting is currently by write-in ballot until all candidates have been declared. Just write-in the name of the party whose candidate you wish to vote for. You can also vote by mail or during the advance polling period seven days prior to the election. As we said, stay tuned! See more

Attention: Sunset Beach is closed for swimming and wading due to E. coli in the water. Staff have put up signage at the beach. For the latest water quality updates from Vancouver Coastal Health, visit https://bit.ly/3a9AsKH

Exciting news! In celebration of the Museum’s 30th anniversary (having opened in 1990) Roedde House Museum are hosting a series of fundraiser events in conjunction with the opening of a new exhibit of roaring 20’s fashions from the collection of Ivan Sayers! Sliding scale tickets for our Speakeasy Style nights on October 2nd, 3rd, 16th and 17th are now live- see our website for event details and to purchase!

Thank you West End! . Voting is now open for the finals of CBC Vancouvers "Best Neighbourhood in Metro Vancouver Contest". Were excited to be in the Vancouver final up against Mount Pleasant BIA.... . Show the West End some love and cast your vote here: https://bit.ly/CBCNeighbourhood See more

OUTDOOR QI GONG is CANCELLED due to low registration Aug 12, 2020 to Sep 2, 2020 Each Wed 11am to Noon Qi gong is an ancient Taoist practice for building strength, agility, and deep inner peace. It combines slow fluid movements with gently controlled breathing to calm the nervous system while simultaneously stimulating the smooth flow of life force energy for greater health and vitality. Led by Senior Yoga Teacher Laura Krown, this class will naturally include some yoga infus...ed into the qi gong to enhance the physical benefits of this highly effective meditation in motion. Washrooms are not available as the Community Centre will remain closed until further notice. Bring your own filled water bottle. The class will be located at the King George Basketball Court near the tennis courts behind the West End Community Centre. Outdoor Qi Gong http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com//Activity_Search/279087 More info: https://westendcc.ca/outdoor-qi-gong/

This activity has been cancelled. OUTDOOR ZUMBA YOUTH - Aug 11, 2020 to Sep 1, 2020 Each Tue 1:30pm to 2:30pm Kids explore a fun fusion of world and latin styles of dance with a hip hop edge in this high, fun, dance-fitness program. Styles include Cumbia, Merengue, Bollywood, Salsa, and more. No experience required. Program happens rain or shine! More info at: www.kirbysnelldance.com... The class will be located at the King George Basketball Court near the tennis courts behind the West End Community Centre. Washrooms are not available as the Community Centre will remain closed until further notice. Bring your own filled water bottle. Outdoor Zumba Youth (11-15 yrs) http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com//Activity_Search/279089 more info: https://westendcc.ca/outdoor-zumba-youth/

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS ZUMBA KIDS SR Kids explore a fun fusion of world and latin styles of dance with a hip hop edge in this high, fun, dance-fitness program. Styles include Cumbia, Merengue, Bollywood, Salsa, and more. No experience required. Instructor: Endorphin Rush Dance Fri Sep 25-Nov 27 4:30pm-5:30pm 282841 $120/10 sess... Auditorium - WECCA https://westendcc.ca/zumba-kids-sr-7-12-yrs/ See more

OUTDOOR ARTHRITIS FIT Aug 18, 2020 to Sep 3, 2020 (new dates) Each Tue 10:30am to 11:30am... This exercise class will provide people with arthritis the benefits of improved joint mobility, flexibility and muscle endurance. The class will be located at the King George Basketball Court near the tennis courts behind the West End Community Centre. Washrooms are not available as the Community Centre will remain closed until further notice. No equipment except for chairs will be provided. Bring your own filled water bottle and Therabands. Outdoor Arthritis Fit http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com//Activity_Search/279075 more info here: https://westendcc.ca/outdoor-arthritis-fit/

Outdoor Chair Yoga!! Aug 10, 2020 to Aug 31, 2020 Each Mon 11am to Noon The class will be located at the King George Basketball Court near the tennis courts behind the West End Community Centre. Washrooms are not available as the Community Centre will remain closed until further notice. No equipment will be provided except for chairs. Bring your own filled water bottle. You are welcome to bring your own yoga blocks and straps. ... Outdoor Chair Yoga http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com//Activity_Search/279078 See more info here https://westendcc.ca/outdoor-chair-yoga/

#TBT By 1935 English Bay Beach had expanded to include 2 bath houses, 2 diving platforms, several shops, restaurants and a tearoom along Beach Ave. . Tourists and locals continued to flock to the beach to swim, sun bath and enjoy the many swimming races. . Janet Leduc, Community Journalist and Historian... . : City of Vancouver - Local Government Archives (1935) See more

To help spread the love, but not COVID-19 Ive ordered some We Heart West End face masks to share with our community. Today I dropped some off with the West End Seniors Network, and the Community Policing Centre, and we will also be distributing them through my community office at 923 Denman St.

This week, many of our Community Centre partners will begin offering outdoor rec programs. As a reminder, community centres remain closed, so there will not be access to the facilities. Registration opens online Aug 4 at www.recreation.vancouver.ca or by phone Aug 5 at 604-257-3050. Our WECCA Programs will include: Outdoor Arthritis Fit... http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com//Activity_Search/279075 Outdoor Chair Yoga http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com//Activity_Search/279078 Outdoor Qi Gong http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com//Activity_Search/279087 Outdoor Zumba Youth (11-15 yrs) http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com//Activity_Search/279089 Outdoor Youth Tennis (9-12yrs) http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com//Activity_Search/279090 Outdoor Youth Tennis (13-16yrs) http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com//Activity_Search/279091

Children’s Programs Jump into Music Come join us for a musical trip around the world! We offer a one of a kind music and movement program that engages, educates and entertains. Our classes inspire creativity and build confidence in little ones 6 months to 4 years old. Covid Safety Plan: Please bring a blanket for your family space, your own maracas (home made are fine), peek-a-boo scarf (anything will do really) and a few jam instruments! We can provide sanitized maracas and ...jam instruments if you don't have any. Larger class space provided to ensure safe social distance between each family. Verbal Covid screening done before entering the community centre each class and hand sanitizer provided. Registered participants only - no drop-in's. Check out our website www.jumpintomusic.ca [jumpintomusic.ca] for videos and more info on how we have been staying connected online. Instructor: Monica Lee Thu Sep 17-Oct 29 9:30am-10:20am 282863 $126/7 sess Thu Sep 17-Oct 29 11:00am-11:50am 282864 $126/7 sess Thu Nov 5-Dec 10 9:30am-10:20am 283153 $108/6 sess Thu Nov 5-Dec 10 11:00am-11:50am 283168 $108/6 sess Multipurpose Room See more

Yesterday morning the West End Community Centre Association's new reader board on Denman Street was finally installed! Stay tuned for messaging as the Centre prepares for a cautious partial reopening September 14!

#FBF Tea rooms, the equivalent of today’s coffee shops were extremely popular with beach goers in the early days. . Tetley’s Tea in the 1800 block Beach Ave. between Pantages Lane and Burnaby St. was one of several to serve tea, confectioneries and ice cream to the tourists and locals who flocked to English Bay. . Janet Leduc, Community Journalist and Historian... : City of Vancouver - Local Government Archives See more

: We don't delude ourselves into thinking that a lot of teens follow The West End Journal (except those who read "The Dragon's Pen" on the website) but let the teens in your life know that West End artist Paige Smith is offering a free workshop on podcast creation specifically aimed at encouraging teenagers to discuss and record their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The registration deadline is September 18. There will be more information in "The Dragon's Pen" in the September issue of The West End Journal, which launches next Monday evening. In the meantime, check it out here. https://www.vivomediaarts.com/podcasting101

& : We’ve all been wondering what’s happening at the West End and Coal Harbour Community Centres and Joe Fortes Library. Here’s the latest. The Summer Camps and two four-week seniors’ programs, Chair Yoga and Arthritis Fitness, were successfully conducted out-of-doors through the summer, with participation limited by the required social distancing. Everyone who took part enjoyed the outdoor activity. Joe Fortes Library’s head librarian Jane Cu...rry advises that the branch is now open for curbside pick-up service. Visit the website at www.vpl.ca and follow the VPL Takeout link from their home page for further information. You will request the title you’d like to reserve and receive an email response to make an appointment to pick your book up when it’s ready. Pick-up hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Anyone without computer access can call the branch at 604.665.3972 for assistance. According to West End Community Centre Association (WECCA) president Linda Johnston staff and programmers have been working with Parks Board management on re-opening plans for the Denman Street facility. As many programs as possible will return in September, with all programs probably kept in the downstairs rooms. Inspections are taking place at the Coal Harbour Community Centre and Barclay Manor, which are also managed by WECCA, and announcements about programs in those facilities will be made shortly. The licensed childcare programs will occupy their usual spaces according to Johnston, but they will probably start a little later than usual so instructors have time to become familiar with the new precautionary requirements. These will include several levels of sanitation before and after sessions. The popular fitness centre on the second floor of the Denman facility is undergoing some major upgrades and will not likely reopen until January. Check the WECCA website at www.westendcc.ca for current information. The long-dormant reader board signage in front of the Denman centre is being refurbished and is scheduled to be reinstalled on August 31. Keep an eye out for messaging there as we move into September. Stay tuned to The West End Journal’s Facebook page for further updates, and visit us at www.thewestendjournal.ca to subscribe to our monthly headlines newsletter. More details to follow in our September issue.

: A tropical sunset at English Bay. And take note, it's going to be a hot weekend -- stay hydrated and stay safe! (Photo and cautionary note by Mikul Culver)

It's time for your weekly Heron Update! Only one nest remains with chicks! These three chicks likely hatched late after eggs from the parents’ first attempt failed, and they're about 2-3 weeks away from fledging. Watch them at Vancouver Park Board's Heron Cam @ vancouver.ca/heroncam... . See more

Thank you West End! . Voting is now open for the finals of CBC Vancouver's "Best Neighbourhood in Metro Vancouver Contest". We're excited to be in the Vancouver final up against Mount Pleasant BIA.... . Show the West End some love and cast your vote here: https://bit.ly/CBCNeighbourhood See more