October 2021
Baby Playtime – Thursday
We have toys, balls, and more. Each day ends with circle time songs. Parents are required to help set up and clean up the equipment each day. A child that can crawl must pay the fee. Pre-registration is required. Previously purchased 10 visit cards are not currently valid. No Playtime Nov 11
Find out more »Baby Sign Language
Babies understand and can communicate long before they are able to speak. Research shows that babies who learn Sign Language learn quicker and talk earlier. Using songs and games learn how to teach your baby basic American Sign Language (ASL) so they can better convey their wants and needs and relieve unnecessary frustration. The instructor will teach you the signs and songs so you can practice at home. Babies can sleep during class or you can bring some toys. Newborn-24…
Find out more »Murder Mystery of Fortuna, the Devil’s Seer
Murder Foreseen this hallowed Eve! Fortuna, the devils seer, throws fear into all who will dare listen. Welcome to those who fearlessly tread into Madam Fortuna?s parlour. The WECC is the venue for any to hear their fortune told. Come enjoy the most intriguing Halloween party and murder mystery! Participate, ask the characters questions, play detective, or just listen and observe. Come dressed if you wish and bring your appetite for cauldrons of food are provided along with bags of…
Find out more »Baby Playtime – Thursday
We have toys, balls, and more. Each day ends with circle time songs. Parents are required to help set up and clean up the equipment each day. A child that can crawl must pay the fee. Pre-registration is required. Previously purchased 10 visit cards are not currently valid. No Playtime Nov 11
Find out more »November 2021
Bridge – Duplicate
Come out and join Duplicate bridge players. Please pre-register, 10 ticket passes will only be honoured if there is space. If you are a new participant and require a partner, please call Judy at 604.669.8872.
Find out more »Baby Playtime – Thursday
We have toys, balls, and more. Each day ends with circle time songs. Parents are required to help set up and clean up the equipment each day. A child that can crawl must pay the fee. Pre-registration is required. Previously purchased 10 visit cards are not currently valid. No Playtime Nov 11
Find out more »Watercolour Painting
This program will give you the chance to learn to apply watercolour painting by exploring the medium's 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). No Class Nov 11. Master M. Reza Atashzad has over 30 years experience in teaching drawing and painting at his own Atashzad Academy of Art. He has also been…
Find out more »Qi Gong
This class serves as an introduction to Qi Gong and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Suitable for those who have never experienced Qi Gong and for those who would like to refresh themselves on the foundational concepts and practices of Qi Gong. We will be learning gentle Qi Gong exercise form that supports physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. We quiet the mind and settle the emotions, allowing us to awaken to the subtle energetic flows within the body. Learn how to work…
Find out more »Dog Obedience – FUN Rally Obedience (5 Months +)
This course is a combination of Rally Obedience and Bonding Games. Each week, you will work on a variety of movements and incorporate those into FUN Rally Obedience. This course will help you and your dog work on your bond and further your obedience skills. This is for FUN! Suitable age for this class is dogs over 5 months old, and have some previous training background. This class does not address behaviour problems. No new registration after the 2nd class.Rally-O…
Find out more »How to Draw Like an Architect
This program is for enthusiastic students who want to learn correct drawing techniques for architectural subjects and explore tone, texture, line, perspective, proportion, shading, lighting, and colour in their artwork. Bring HB, 2B, 6B pencils and white paper to the first class. Master M. Reza Atashzad has over 30 years experience in teaching drawing and painting at his own Atashzad Academy of Art. He has also been teaching different art programs at several community centers in Vancouver since 2011. He…
Find out more »Baby Playtime – Thursday
We have toys, balls, and more. Each day ends with circle time songs. Parents are required to help set up and clean up the equipment each day. A child that can crawl must pay the fee. Pre-registration is required. Previously purchased 10 visit cards are not currently valid. No Playtime Nov 11
Find out more »Community Meal, Gardening Workshop, & WE Garden Club
Join West End Neighbourhood Food Network's Urban Garden Club and Village Vancouver at our monthly family friendly gatherings. Depending on what COVID protocols are in place at the time (if any), we'll either invite you to bring a dish to share, or to bring your own meal and tableware (e.g. plate, eating utensils, etc.) Each month we present a short workshop on a different food and/or gardening related topic. Free. c.
Find out more »Baby Playtime – Thursday
We have toys, balls, and more. Each day ends with circle time songs. Parents are required to help set up and clean up the equipment each day. A child that can crawl must pay the fee. Pre-registration is required. Previously purchased 10 visit cards are not currently valid. No Playtime Nov 11
Find out more »All Natural Hair Care
Whether your hair is oily, dry, colour treated or dealing with dandruff or hair loss, this fun and informative ?All Hair Care? class is for you! Using an array of herbal botanicals, aromatherapy oils and moisturizing shampoo bars, make your own nourishing hair products. Make and take a black Jamaican castor oil scalp soother, dry shampoo, hibiscus n? honey hair mask, and an herbal shampoo. Recipes on deep conditioner, a detangler and hair rinses.
Find out more »December 2021
Baby Playtime – Thursday
We have toys, balls, and more. Each day ends with circle time songs. Parents are required to help set up and clean up the equipment each day. A child that can crawl must pay the fee. Pre-registration is required. Previously purchased 10 visit cards are not currently valid. No Playtime Nov 11
Find out more »West End Urban Garden Club Holiday Celebration
West End Neighbourhood Food Network and the West End Urban Garden Club would like to invite our friends - old, new and yet to be - to join us as we gather for holiday cheer in celebration of food and gardening.This is an informal family friendly gathering and we'd love to see new gardeners and other community members there. Depending on COVID protocols (if any), we'll either invite you to bring a dish to share, or to bring your own…
Find out more »Holiday Art Pouring for Kids
Ring in the holiday season with a fun and exciting art pouring project! Learn basic techniques including dirty pour and a simple pour, as well as how to create a flow and beautiful cells throughout your art work. Take home a fun and creative holiday project. For more information please contact me at [email protected]
Find out more »Baby Playtime – Thursday
We have toys, balls, and more. Each day ends with circle time songs. Parents are required to help set up and clean up the equipment each day. A child that can crawl must pay the fee. Pre-registration is required. Previously purchased 10 visit cards are not currently valid. No Playtime Nov 11
Find out more »Murder Mystery: Twas the night before Murder
TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE MURDER?, MURDER MOST INGENIOUSRudy Bell helps in the W.E.C.C. Xmas donation drop off room. A well-meaning act until he meets Chris Star, a woman he casually meet at the Scotiabank Xmas party last week. There, his partner, Clay, died in the most puzzling of manners. Join Trevor Jenkins as he plays host to an unusual Christmas party and show. Stocking full of prizes with plates of Christmas fayre await the intrepid sleuth. For all those who…
Find out more »Baby Playtime – Thursday
We have toys, balls, and more. Each day ends with circle time songs. Parents are required to help set up and clean up the equipment each day. A child that can crawl must pay the fee. Pre-registration is required. Previously purchased 10 visit cards are not currently valid. No Playtime Nov 11
Find out more »How to Make Christmas Cards in Watercolour
Join us for a fun, engaging workshop and learn how to make your own beautiful Christmas cards with various watercolour techniques. You leave at the end of the workshop with up to four original Christmas cards.All materials such as paints, brushes, matching blank cards and envelopes are provided.All skill levels welcome.
Find out more »Proof Of Vaccination:
• Entry into recreation centres does not require proof of vaccination, but will be required for some programs and activities.
• For a list of programs and activities that require proof of vaccination, please cut and paste into your web browser: https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/covid-proof-of-vaccine.pdf
• Come prepared with your official proof of vaccination and government-issued photo ID.
• It is recommended that you arrive early for your activity in order to show proof of vaccination if required.
• For acceptable proof of vaccination and for all other information, please cut and paste into your web browser: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/vaccinecard.html.
Communicable Disease Health & Safety Practices
• Participants are required to comply with the current Face Coverings Order of the Provincial Health Officer. For more information, please cut and paste into your web browser: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions
• Participants should assess themselves daily for symptoms of common cold, influenza, COVID-19, or other infectious respiratory disease before attending a program.
• Participants who are ill, including participants of essential service providers, should not attend a program or access the Community Centre. If you are unsure, you should self-isolate and contact 8-1-1 or the local public health unit.
• Registration and payment is required for most programs to help reduce the capacity to allow for physical distancing. Limited drop-ins may be permitted, depending on the facility.
• All participants are encouraged to practice proper hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette by covering coughs or sneezes.