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THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY CENTRE - CATCHMENT REGISTRATION: AUG 30th PUBLIC REGISTRATION: SEP 11th
THUNDERBIRD
COMMUNITY CENTRE
            CATCHMENT REGISTRATION: AUG 30th
              PUBLIC REGISTRATION: SEP 11th

2311 Cassiar Street, Vancouver, BC V5M 3X3 Tel. 604-713-1818, Fax 604-713-1828
       Website: thunderbirdcc.ca Email: thunderbirdcc@vancouver.ca

           Thunderbird Community Centre is jointly operated by the
     Thunderbird Neighbourhood Association and the Vancouver Park Board
THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY CENTRE - CATCHMENT REGISTRATION: AUG 30th PUBLIC REGISTRATION: SEP 11th
INFORMATION                                                                                                                           Sent July 11
INFORMATION

                        Hours of Operation                                Table of Contents                     Making All Recreation Safe

              Monday - Friday          9:00am-10:00pm          Page 2                      Information       We promote the values of the MARS Code
              Saturday                  9:00am-5:00pm          Page 3          Thunderbird Association       of Conduct.
                                                               Page 4                   Licensed care        * Treat all patrons with respect.
                      Sundays & Holidays Closed                Page 5                Family Programs         * Do not tolerate abusive or disrespectful
                            Dec 20-Jan 1                       Page 6 & 7         Preschool Programs         language.
                                                               Page 8 - 10                     Children      * Appreciate that programs and facilities are
              The office closes 30 minutes before the          Page 9                  Music Lessons         provided for the enjoyment of everyone.
              centre closes. The Fitness Centre closes 10      Page 11                            Youth      * Respect public property and the property
              minutes before the Centre closes.                Page 12 & 13                      Adults      of others.
                                                               Page 14                      Workshops        * Enjoy recreation in your City.
                           Registration                        Page 14,15 & 16            Older Adults
                                                               Page 17                Facilaty Rentals
              Catchment                                        Page 18                Birthday parties
              Monday August 30, 9:00am                         Page 19                          Fitness
              (must bring proof of address)
              &
              Public Registration
              Saturday September 11, 9:00am                         Refund & Transfer Policy                 Personal Information Protection
                                                               Programs may be cancelled and instructors     In the course of providing programs and
              All registration is done in person. You may
                                                               may change during the season due to un-       services, the Thunderbird Privacy
              only register for yourself or immediate fam-
                                                               foreseen circumstances.                       Officer collects personal information of our
              ily. Program Registration is on a first come                                                   members and other individuals
              first served basis. We only accept cash or       Refunds under $5 will be issued as credit.     participating in classes, workshops,
              cheque. Cheques are payable to City of                                                         projects, events or in renting the facility.
              Vancouver. Fees are payable at the time          Refund and transfer request information       This information may be used for
              of registration. Please keep receipts for tax    Regular Programs – per child/per course       communication purposes regarding
              purposes. Where applicable, there is a $1        • 2 days before the 2nd scheduled class for   current or upcoming events, processing
              charge per each duplicate activity receipts.     a prorated refund                             payments, statistical or human resource
                                                               • Refunds are subject to $4 fee               purposes, or for the provision of
                                                               • Transfers are subject to a $2 fee           programs or services. We respect the im-
                       Subsidies Available                                                                   portance of protecting the personal infor-
                                                               Day Camps per child/per week                  mation that we collect. For
              All programs at Thunderbird Community            • 7 days before prior to the start date       information on our privacy policies and
              Centre are subsidized and the fees are set       • Refunds are subject to $8 fee               practices or to contact our Privacy
              at the lowest reasonable rates. However, the     • Transfers are subject to a $4 fee            Officer, please call 604-713-1818.
              Thunderbird Board of Directors has a policy
              to assist those living in the Thunderbird area   Birthday Parties
              who cannot afford the advertised price of        • 7 days before prior to the party date                     NSF Cheques
              specific programs or activities. This support    • Refunds are subject to $25 fee
              is made possible by the fundraising efforts of   • Transfers are subject to a $4 fee           We will be charging $35 for a returned cheque.
              many. Please email the Recreation Program-
              mer or inquire at the front office for further
              subsidy information.                                                                 Meet the Staff
                         Office Services                       Recreation Supervisor
                                                               Jennifer Trach                                               jennifer.trach@vancouver.ca
              Photocopies                      $0.15/side      Recreation Programmer II
              Laminating                       $0.50/card      Darilyn Dennis                                             darilyn.dennis@vancouver.ca
              Outgoing Faxes                  $0.25/page       Recreation Facility Clerk
              Incoming Faxes                  $0.50/page       Aimee Mergaert                                           aimee.mergaert@vancouver.ca
              Receipt Reprinting             $1.00/receipt     Community Youth Worker
              Scanning                              $2.00      Priya Brar                                                      priya.brar@vancouver.ca
                                                               Family & Senior Worker
                            Room Rental                        Lorraine Chow                                               lorraine.chow@vancouver.ca
                                                               Out of School Care Supervisor
              To check availability or to submit rental        Kristine Wong                                                        tbirdosc@gmail.com
              request, please visit our reservation sys-       Preschool Supervisor
              tem, recreation.vancouver.ca or visit our        Andrea Clark Geraghty                               thunderbird.preschool@vancouver.ca
              website                                          Birthday Party Coordinator
              www.thunderbirdcc.ca                             TBA                                                     thunderbird.party@vancouver.ca

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THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY CENTRE - CATCHMENT REGISTRATION: AUG 30th PUBLIC REGISTRATION: SEP 11th
THUNDERBIRD
                       President’s Fall message 2021                                                 TNA Board

                                                                                                                                    Thunderbird
Greetings to the Thunderbird community, patrons of the Thunderbird Community                   Executive Directors
Centre (TCC) and members of the Thunderbird Neighbourhood Association                  President                   Mike Bradley
(TNA). Welcome back from the pandemic lockdown and greatly reduced                     Vice-President                Joan Poon
programming at TCC, required by COVID Health Guidelines to protect our staff           Secretary                    Benny Mah
and our precious community. My last message was published for the 2020 Spring          Treasurer                    Ken Costea
brochure but not fully distributed, since all programs and the Centre were closed
on March 25, 2020. Our child care and families’ programs continued with weekly                   Directors At Large
Zoom calls and arts and crafts materials distributed from the Centre. Staff ran a      Jessica Carias, Sandra Dare, Samuel
successful outdoor only Summer Day Camp for children in 2020. Programming              Ho, David La Vallee, Sandra Marino,
for children, families and youth resumed at 50% capacity and various WorkSafe          Roberta Scherger, Thomas Tai, Vanessa
health restrictions in September of 2020.                                              Tan

As I write this message in early July 2021, BC has just entered Step 3 of the                Commitee Information
reopening plan. Masking, distancing and high touch cleaning are now optional
in many locations. TCC’s Summer Day Camp program is starting at Thunderbird                    Program Commitee
Community Centre. The Summer Playground Program is operating at Sunrise                Mike Bradley, Iraj Khabazian, David La
Park Senior’s lunches have resumed.                                                    Vallee, Tina Panella, Jessica Wong.

In addition to the pandemic, BC has just endured an early and unprecedented            The Committee meets on the second
heat wave and the start of many forest fires. We are all more than ready a return      Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm.
to near normal! Here is the good news - assuming that COVID case numbers
continue their downward trajectory, we will be in Step 4 in late August, virtually              Fitness Commitee
completely reopened. Our dedicated staff at TCC has missed you and is eager to
catch up on our many relationships with patrons.                                       The Fitness Commitee meets once
                                                                                       monthly.
The online brochure of TCC’s Fall programs, is Staffs’ best effort to provide a full
                                                                                            Annual General Meeting
selection of programming for the community, anticipating a full reopening. We will
keep you posted on any changes and additions through the TCC website. We               Thunderbird Neighbourhood
recognize that most of you are itching to register for your favorite programs but      Association Annual General Meeting
equally that some will wait and see how the universe unfolds. We will provide a        Monday, November 22, 2021 at
safe and secure environment for all, in the Fall.
                                                                                       Thunderbird Community Centre. You
                                                                                       must be 19+ and have a current 2021-
You will see additional program content in the future on our community’s
                                                                                       2022 membership
relationship to the environment, gardening and aspects of IT and technology stay
tuned.                                                                                 Registration: 5:30pm, doors close at
                                                                                       6:00pm for start of meeting.
The Board welcomes Ms. Darilyn Dennis, PB Programmer and Ms. Aimee
Mergaert, PB Recreational Facility Clerk to the TCC staff team. They look forward                   Membership
to meeting you during Fall session registration week.
                                                                                       Registered Membership: Membership
                                                                                       in the Society is free to everyone who
The Board has used the year of relative quiet in the Centre to plan a number of
                                                                                       registers, or is registered for a program,
equipment purchases and two renovation projects. Later this year, the front of the
main office will be renovated by adding more glass frontage to improve visibility      a Fitness Centre pass, or event at
of the foyer and increasing access for wheelchairs. Computers in the Computer          Thunderbird Community Centre. Par-
Lab and in the Youth Activity Room and Wi Fi access downstairs have all been           ents or guardians who register their
upgraded. Have a look at the all-new Preschool Play area, provided by CoV/PB,          children for programs, Fitness Centre
that had a soft opening in 2020. The Preschool children have been enjoying the         passes, or events at Thunderbird Com-
play equipment and the new awnings over the area, that afford shelter from rain        munity Centre automatically become
and sun.                                                                               members in the Society.

We are always looking for our patron’s suggestions on how to better serve the          Registered memberships expire each
Community’s needs through programming, events, renovations and new                     year on December 31. AGM
opportunities. The Board is continuously recruiting for volunteers to help with
events, for our Programs Committee and to assist the Board with various
initiatives. Please contact us through office staff, or on our website, at
thunderbirdcc.ca.

Mike Bradley,
President, TNA.
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LICENSED CARE
                                                                                                      Meet the Staff
                                                                                                  Andrea Geraghty, Supervisor
                                                                                                  Andrea is returning for her 30th
                                                                                                  year at Thunderbird. She was ECE
                                                                                                  trained at Kwantlan University
LICENSED CARE

                                                                                                  College & completed her Special
                                                                                                  Needs training at Langara College.

                                                                                                  Marina Lee, Special Needs Teacher
                 Our long-running, licensed, and inclusive preschool provides a warm,             Marina is returning for her 4th year
                 caring, multicultural environment for 3-5 year olds. All three teachers          at Thunderbird. She received her
                 are experienced and certified Special Needs, Early Childhood                     ECE, Special Needs and Infant/
                 Educators                                                                        Toddler Diploma from Langara
                                                                                                  College. She also has a BASc
                                                                                                  from UBC.

                 Now accepting waitlist applications for: Fall 2021/2022. Please email            Kim Nguyen, Child Care Assistant
                     thunderbird.preschool@Vancouver.ca for more information.                     Kim has been a support teacher for
                                                                                                  several years and will be returning
                                                                                                  this year in her newly appointed po-
                                                                                                  sition as Child Care Assistant. Kim
                                                                                                  recently received her ECE Assis-
                                    Morning Preschool (3-5yrs old)                                tant Certificate from CAPU
                           Monday to Friday    9:00am - 11:30am (2.5 hours)
                                            $315/per month                                        Victoria Fung, Assistant Teacher
                                                                                                  We are excited to welcome the new-
                                                                                                  est member of our teaching staff.
                                                                                                  Victoria recently completed her
                    Kindergarten Readiness Preschool“Get Set for School”                          ECE training at Langara College
                                         (born in 2017)                                           and will be working on her Special
                  Monday to Thursday 12:30pm - 3:00pm (2.5 hours)$265/per month                   Needs Certification this year. Victo-
                                                                                                  ria also has a BA in Health Science
                                                                                                  from SFU.

                Out of School Care
                We include a wide variety of challenging and fun activities before and after school for children aged 5-12 years who
                attend Thunderbird Elementary School. We aim to provide a positive experience through social, recreational and physical
                activities, such as arts & crafts, cooking games and sports. Breakfast and after school snacks are provided daily. A hot
                lunch is provided on full days.

                                                                  Program Cost
                                                     Before and After School Care $340/month

                                           For more information, please contact OSC Supervisor, Kristine at
                                                     604-713-1830 or Email: tbirdosc@gmail.com

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FAMILY
                                                         CAPC Programs 0-6yrs F.A.S.T. (Family & Staff Team) is commit-
                                                         ted to develop CAPC Families Branching Out as a parent-directed
                                                         initiative that serves to increase the health and well being of young
                                                         children and families. The team meets monthly to identify common
                                                         issues that concern families and work together to develop pro-
                                                         grams, share resources & plan special events. Childcare, food and
                                                         transportation are provided to ensure that the meeting is accessible.

                                                                                                                                      FAMILIES
                                                         If you have a child 0-6 years old and would like to join the F.A.S.T.,
                                                         please call Lorraine at 604-713-1825 for more information

F.A.S.T. Meetings                             Family Drop In                 (0-6 yrs)
Wed      12:30-2:00pm                         Calling all parents with little ones for
Thunderbird                        Oct 13     a variety of fun activities in the family
Collingwood NH                     Nov 10     drop-in. Educational toys, crafts and
Frog Hollow NH                      Dec 1     books are geared towards making
 		                                           learning fun. Parents have the opportu-
Instructor: Lorraine                          nity to socialize and share information
                                              with each other. (Pre-registration is no
Books For Me                   (0-6 yrs)      longer required) No program on Oct 11
Books For Me runs one Monday a                and Nov 11.
month with hundreds of new and gen-           M/W/F 10:00am-1:00pm Sep 13-Dec 3
tly used books for preschoolers on dis-       355041		                             Free
play. Each family member may choose           Instructor: Clara & Ronnie
                                                                                           Settlement Worker- Kiwassa
one book to take home and keep as
their own.                                    Family Drop In at the Hut & Com-             Neighbourhood House
Mon      12:30-1:30pm Sep 27 Oct 18           munity Kitchen           (0-6 yrs)           We offer free one-on-one support with
Nov 15 Dec 6                                  Join us for a multi-cultural lunch, led by   navigation of government systems to
355025		                          Free        parents in the community. There are          newcomer families, including appli-
Instructor: No                                visits from the librarian and the health     cations and forms such as Child Tax
                                              nurse who can answer questions, share        Benefit, Childcare Subsidy, Canadian
                                              resources and make referrals. The Hut        Passport Renewal, Unemployment In-
Thundertots                     (1-4 yrs)     is located in Skeena Terrace Housing         surance (EI), PR-Renewal, Citizenship
What is Physical Literacy? Join us Fri-       Complex. (2202 Cassiar Street).              Application and so much more. The
day afternoons with your 1-4 year olds        Tue       10:00am-1:00pm Sep 14-Nov 30       service is offered in Cantonese, Man-
and together you will explore motiva-         355103		                              Free   darin and English. To make an appoint-
tion and confidence, physical compe-          Instructor: Clara & Ronnie                   ment at Kiwassa please call Angel K.
tence, knowledge and understanding                                                         at 604-254-5401 (ext 249) or 604-961-
for engagement of physical activities                                                      2009 (work cell).
for life. Parent participation is required.
Fri       1:00-2:00pm        Sep 17-Dec 3
355146		                              Free                                                 Parenting Workshops/Services
Instructor: Ronnie                                                                         We are offering workshops and talks
                                                                                           from various agencies and facilitators
                                                                                           to support families on difficult issues.
                                                                                           Learn about community resources,
                                                                                           government programs, parenting in
                                              Saturday Family Fun            (0-6 yrs)     Canada, how to find employment, the
                                              This program offers offers families with     school system and more. Watch for
                                              young children an opprtunity to partic-      posters in the Family Drop-in.
                                              ipate in a variety of fun activities, arts
                                              and crafts and time to socialize with
                                              other parents.
                                              Sat 10:00am-1:00pm Sep 18-Dec 4
                                                                                            Daycare Providers
                                                                                            A maximum of 3 children per daycare
                                              355042		                             Free
                                                                                            provider is permitted in our Programs.
                                              Instructor: Kim

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THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY CENTRE - CATCHMENT REGISTRATION: AUG 30th PUBLIC REGISTRATION: SEP 11th
PRESCHOOL
                                                                                                         GYMNASTICS

                                                                                               Rhythmic Gymnastics (4-6 yrs)
                                                                                               Come and join our Rhythmic Gym-
                                                                                               nastics program in a fun, recreation-
                                                                                               al format! Rhythmic Gymnastics is a
                                                                                               beautiful combination of Ballet and
                                                                                               Gymnastics, along with the self ex-
                                                                                               pression and rhythm of dance by using
                                                                                               hand apparatus such as ropes, hoops,
                                                                                               balls, clubs or ribbons.
PRESCHOOL

                                                                                               Fri      4:00-5:00pm     Sep 17-Dec 3
                                                                                               359475		                   $72/12 sess
                                                                                               Instructor: Olympia Rhythmic Gymnastics

                       Parent and Tot Gym (0-6yrs)                                                              ART

            Jump on the bouncy castle or swing on the jungle gym! Join in on this time for     Drawing I        (5-12 yrs)
              your child to socialize and play in the gym. Parent participation is required.   Explore the properties of lines, forms
                                 Sat 12:00-2:00pm Sep 18-Dec 4                                 and perspectives through various sub-
                                          359567 $2/Drop-in                                    ject matters in nature. It helps children
                                             Instructor: Ray                                   to relate visual and imaginary images
                                                                                               and at the same time, to promote inde-
                                                                                               pendent thinking and planning.
                                             COOKING                                           Tue      3:30-4:30pm       Sep 28-Dec 7
                                                                                               359076		                  $38.50/11 sess
                                                                                               Instructor: Veronica

                                                                                               Drawing - II     (5-12 yrs)
                                                                                               Explore the properties of lines, forms
                                                                                               and perspectives through cartoon il-
                                                                                               lustrations. It helps children to relate
                                                                                               visual and imaginary images and at
                                                                                               the same time, to promote independent
                                                                                               thinking and planning. No session Nov
                                                                                               11, 2021.
                                                                                               Thu      3:30-4:30pm       Sep 30-Dec 9
                                                                                               359082		                    $35/10 sess
                                                                                               Instructor: Veronica
                        Snappy Snackers (4-5 yrs)
                                                                                               Pastel & Drawing              (5-12 yrs)
            Are you an aspiring chef? Do you like to snack? Then come join the class. We       Come enjoy and develop free-style and
              will be making simple, quick and healthy snacks for you to make and bring        personal skills in cartoon illustrations.
             home. Please note that tupperware or any re-useable container will be             No session Nov 11, 2021
                                      required for each class.                                 Thu      4:45-5:45pm     Sep 30-Dec 9
                                 Sat 10:30-11:30am Sep 25-Dec 11                               359568		                  $35/10 sess
                                        359580 $36/12 sess                                     Instructor: Veronica
                                          Instructor: Arlene

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THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY CENTRE - CATCHMENT REGISTRATION: AUG 30th PUBLIC REGISTRATION: SEP 11th
PRESCHOOL
               DANCE                                       SPORTS                                  EDUCATIONAL

Little Ballerinas             (3-5 yrs)    Saturday Soccer                (5-7 yrs)     I know Letters                  (4-6 yrs)
Young ballerinas explore the fun and       Participants will have fun while learn-      Children will be guided and supported
beauty of ballet while learning the ba-    ing cooperative games and sport fun-         through skill-building exercises with
sic techniques. They will love playing     damental movement skills all the while       delightful illustrations, stickers, colour-
with their creative expression in this     burning off some energy. Please bring        ing and various educational materials
fun class. Children must be able to par-   a water bottle.                              to build their knowledge of letters.
ticipate without a parent in the room.     Sat      10:00-10:50am Sep 18-Dec 4          Sat      12:30-1:30pm Sep 18-Dec 4
There will be a presentation for par-      359572		                  $36/12 sess        359467		                      $36/12 sess
ents/families on the last day of class.    Instructor: Owen                             Instructor: Shukari

                                                                                                                                      PRESCHOOL
Sat      10:15-11:00am Sep 11-Nov 27
359562                      $54/12 sess                                                 Head Start Math - K             (5-6 yrs)
Instructor:          Endorphin Rush                   EDUCATIONAL                       Students will review and practice count-
                                                                                        ing from 1 - 20. They will learn to spell
My First Dance Class         (2-4 yrs)                                                  the numbers and write the numerals in
An introduction to creative dance. As-                                                  sequence. Students will also be intro-
piring little dancers will use songs,                                                   duced to basic math equations involv-
movement explorations and games to                                                      ing addition and subtraction within 10.
explore coordination, rhythm, spatial                                                   They will learn to recognize and con-
awareness and cooperation. This class                                                   tinue patterns and compare numbers,
for the youngest of dancers to experi-                                                  sizes, and shapes. No session Oct 11,
ence a playful class with the support of                                                2021.
their parents being present.                                                            Mon         3:30-4:45pm Sep 20-Dec 6
Sat      9:15-10:00am Sep 11-Nov 27                                                     359442		                    $42/12 sess
                                           Kinder Time - Literacy         (3-5 yrs)     Instructor: Clara
359561		                    $54/12 sess    This literacy program focusses on kin-
Instructor: Endorphin Rush                 dergarten readiness. Your child will
                                           learn sound recognition, vocabulary          Young Phonics - K         (5-6 yrs)
                                           and critical thinking skills through story   Students will review and practice ABC’s
Hip Hop Breakers              (3-5 yrs)    telling. No session Nov 11, 2021.            at a pace of one letter a week. They will
Calling all b-boys and girls! Let’s        Thu       3:30-4:30pm       Sep 16-Dec 2     be given opportunities to write and say
move and groove! This non-stop ac-         359472		                   $38.50/11 sess    the letter names. At Circle Time, stu-
tion-packed class includes hip hop,        Instructor: Zoe                              dents will connect and apply their
basic breakdancing, and dance games                                                     alphabet learning through songs,
that will have your dancer moving to                                                    games, and activities. Students will
the beats. Through the season we will      123, ABCs                      (4-6 yrs)     also learn the letter sounds and build
work on a choreographed dance. Get         123, ABCs, an introductory class to ba-      recognition of beginning, middle, and
ready to cheer with gusto! Please bring    sic phonics and math. Learn to print,        end sounds. They will also be intro-
a filled water bottle each day. www.Kir-   recognize and sound out letters and          duced to sight words and begin basic
bySnellDance.com [kirbysnelldance.         numbers using a variety of activities        sentence writing.
com]                                       such as art, games and so much more.         Tue        3:30-4:45pm Sep 14-Nov 30
Sat       11:15-12:00pm Sep 11-Nov 27      Sat      1:45-2:45pm    Sep 18-Dec 4         359464		                    $42/12 sess
359563		                    $54/12 sess    358740		                  $42/12 sess        Instructor: Clara
Instructor: Endorphin Rush                 Instructor: Shukari
                                                                                        STEM It                         (5-8 yrs)
                                                                                        Are you a creative problem solver?
                                                                                        Aspiring mad scientist? Or mathema-
                                                                                        tician? Then this program is for you!
                                                                                        STEM stands for Science, Technolo-
                                                                                        gy, Engineering, and Math. Together,
                                                                                        we will solve problems using science
                                                                                        methods.
                                                                                        Sat         3:00-4:00pm Sep 18-Dec 4
                                                                                        359585		                 $36/12 sess
                                                                                        Instructor: Shukari

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THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY CENTRE - CATCHMENT REGISTRATION: AUG 30th PUBLIC REGISTRATION: SEP 11th
CHILDREN
                     COOKING                                             ART                                    EDUCATIONAL

                                                      Drawing I         (5-12 yrs)                   Young Phonics - K        (5-6 yrs)
                                                      Explore the properties of lines, forms         Students will review and practice ABC’s
                                                      and perspectives through various sub-          at a pace of one letter a week. They will
                                                      ject matters in nature. It helps children      be given opportunities to write and say
                                                      to relate visual and imaginary images          the letter names. At Circle Time, stu-
                                                      and at the same time, to promote inde-         dents will connect and apply their
                                                      pendent thinking and planning.                 alphabet learning through songs,
                                                      Tue      3:30-4:30pm       Sep 28-Dec 7        games, and activities. Students will
                                                      359076		                  $38.50/11 sess       also learn the letter sounds and build
                                                      Instructor: Veronica                           recognition of beginning, middle, and
                                                                                                     end sounds. They will also be intro-
                                                      Drawing - II                   (5-12 yrs)      duced to sight words and begin basic
                                                      Explore the properties of lines, forms         sentence writing.
                                                      and perspectives through cartoon illus-        Tue      3:30-4:45pm Sep 14-Nov 30
                                                      trations. It helps children to relate visual   359464		                    $42/12 sess
CHILDREN

                                                      and imaginary images and at the same           Instructor: Clara
           Mini Chefs      (6-8 yrs)                  time, to promote independent thinking
           Join us at Mini Chefs and discover how     and planning.                                  Young Phonics - Gr. 1         (6-7 yrs)
           to create a variety of delicious foods     No session Nov 11, 2021.                       Students will review and practice con-
           and snacks every week. Please bring a      Thu      3:30-4:30pm         Sep 30-Dec 9      sonant sounds and short and long vow-
           reusable container to each class.          359082		                      $35/10 sess      el sounds. Through stories, activities,
           Sat 11:45am-12:45pm Sep 25-Dec 11          Instructor: Veronica                           and worksheets, students will learn
           359105		                  $36/12 sess                                                     to read sight words and decipher new
           Instructor: Arlene                         Pastel & Drawing               (5-12 yrs)      words using phonics. Students will also
                                                      Come enjoy and develop free-style and          practice forming and writing sentences.
                                                      personal skills in cartoon illustrations.      They will also be introduced to basic
                          DANCE
                                                      No session Nov 11, 2021.                       sentence grammar including the parts
                                                      Thu      4:45-5:45pm     Sep 30-Dec 9          of speech. No session Nov 11, 2021.
           Hip Hop Breakers         (6-12 yrs)        359568		                   $35/10 sess         Thu      3:30-4:45pm      Sep 16-Dec 9
           Calling all b-boys and girls! Let’s        Instructor: Veronica                           359457		                   $42/12 sess
           move and groove! This non-stop ac-                                                        Instructor: Clara
           tion-packed class includes hip hop,        Watercolour & Drawing (5-12 yrs)
           basic breakdancing, and dance games        Explore the basic techniques, proper-
           that will have your dancer moving to                                                      Young Readers Club!           (6-8 yrs)
                                                      ties and theories of COLOUR, using             In this class, children will read a book,
           the beats. Through the season we will      various dry and water-based media.
           work on a choreographed dance. Get                                                        discuss the characters, the plot and
                                                      Tue      4:45-5:45pm    Sep 28-Dec 7           write about it in a journal to develop
           ready to cheer with gusto! Please bring    360094                    $42/12 sess
           a filled water bottle each day. www.Kir-                                                  their reading and writing skills.
                                                      Instructor: Veronica                           Wed      4:30-5:30pm        Sep 15-Dec 1
           bySnellDance.com [kirbysnelldance.
           com]                                                                                      360109		                      $36/12 sess
           Sat       12:15-1:15pm Sep 11-Nov 27                                                      Instructor: TBA
           359564		                    $54/12 sess
           Instructor: Endorphin Rush                                                                STEM It                       (5-8 yrs)
                                                                                                     Are you a creative problem solver?
                                                                                                     Aspiring mad scientist? Or mathema-
                                                                                                     tician? Then this program is for you!
                                                                                                     STEM stands for Science, Technolo-
                                                                                                     gy, Engineering, and Math. Together,
                                                                                                     we will solve problems using science
                                                                                                     methods.
                                                                                                     Sat      3:00-4:00pm    Sep 18-Dec 4
                                                                                                     359585		                 $36/12 sess
                                                                                                     Instructor: Shukari

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THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY CENTRE - CATCHMENT REGISTRATION: AUG 30th PUBLIC REGISTRATION: SEP 11th
CHILDREN
          EDUCATIONAL                              EDUCATIONAL                              MUSIC LESSONS

Head Start Math - Gr. 1     (6-7 yrs)                                               Piano Lessons                (5-18 yrs)
Grade 1 students will review and work                                               The goal of the program is to teach ba-
within numbers to 100. They will ex-                                                sic piano skills. Students will progress
plore and practice skip counting and                                                through 3 levels of difficulty. After the
comparing numbers. They will also                                                   3 levels, you can move on and even
learn place values, addition and sub-                                               consider taking Elementary piano ex-
traction within 100, and measurement.                                               ams through the Royal Conservatory
Wed      3:30-4:45pm      Sep 15-Dec 1                                              of Music, Toronto, examination sylla-
359433		                   $42/12 sess                                              bus. Lessons are generally focused on:
Instructor: Clara                                                                   sitting position at the piano, keyboard
                                                                                    recognition, note recognition, rhythmic
                                                                                    exercise, piano pieces, and elementary
Head Start Math - Gr 2      (7-8 yrs)                                               theory exercises. Books are required
Grade 2 students will review and work                                               at an additional cost. Lessons are 1/2
within numbers to 1000. They will ex-    Red Cross Babysitting(11-17 yrs)           hour in length.

                                                                                                                                CHILDREN
plore and practice comparing numbers     So you want to be a babysitter? Or, your   Fri      3:30-5:50pm Sep 17-Dec 10
and solving word problems. They will     parents want you to take this course       360204-228                 $180/12 sess
also learn place values to 1000, addi-   so they feel confident leaving you at      Sat     9:30am-3:45pm Sep 18-Dec 11
tion and subtraction with regrouping,    home alone? Babysitting with First Aid     360233-267                 $180/12 sess
mixed operations, and data analysis.     Hero emphasizes learning through real      Instructor: Carmen
Fri      3:30-5:00pm     Sep 17-Dec 3    life scenarios. Covered in this course:
359448		                   $42/12 sess   Exploring the Business of Babysitting,
Instructor: Clara                        Creating Safe Environments, Safely         Drum Lessons - 4:30pm(5-18 yrs)
                                         Caring for ages 0-12, First Aid Skills.    Play to the rhythm and the beat! Les-
                                         Wear comfortable, warm clothing and        sons are private and are conducted
Math Made Fun            (10- 12 yrs)    please bring a lunch for the day.          on a full set of acoustic drums. Learn-
This program’s goal is to strengthen     Sat      9:30-4:30pm            Sep 25     ing material included. Lessons are 1/2
understanding of many mathematical       359555		                     $60/1 sess    hour in length.
principles. This includes geometry,      Sat      9:30-4:30pm            Dec 11     Tue      4:30-8:00pm      Sep 21-Dec 7
algebra, word problems, and logical      359556		                     $60/1 sess    359095-101                 $120/12 sess
thinking. Participants are welcome to    Instructor: First Aid                      Instructor: Jimmy
bring in any homework from school for
extra help.
Tue      4:30-5:30pm Sep 14-Nov 30                                                  Guitar Lessons               (7-18 yrs)
359565		                  $42/12 sess                                               Learn the basics of playing a guitar and
Instructor: Samantha                                                                music reading. Guitars are provided or
                                                                                    you can bring your own guitar for les-
                                                                                    sons. Lessons are 1/2 hour in length.
                                                                                    Fri      5:00-8:30pm      Sep 17-Dec 3
                                                                                    359106-113                $120/12 sess
                                                                                    Instructor:TBA

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THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY CENTRE - CATCHMENT REGISTRATION: AUG 30th PUBLIC REGISTRATION: SEP 11th
CHILDREN
                                                 SPORTS                                                    FITNESS & HEALTH

                                                         Basketball                  (6-12 yrs)     Yoga for Children           (5-12 yrs)
                                                         Put on your running shoes and practice     An amazingly fun way to be physical
                                                         your shots with the rest of the team.      and work together in a non-compet-
                                                         Children will work on basketball drills    itive environment. Participants learn
                                                         and be part of a team.                     fun poses and games that incorporate
                                                         (6-8 yrs)                                  yoga techniques that helps kids stay
                                                         Tue     6:00-7:00pm     Sep 14-Dec 7       strong and healthy while developing
                                                         358746		               $19.50/13 sess      focus, patience, creativity, self-aware-
                                                                                                    ness, relaxation, and self-confidence
                                                         (9-12 yrs)                                 that they will carry with them through-
                                                         Tue      7:00-8:00pm     Sep 14-Dec 7      out their lives
                                                         358745		                $19.50/13 sess     Wed      4:15-5:00pm      Sep 15-Oct 20
                                                         Instructor: Ray                            360103		                     $36/6 sess
                                                                                                    Wed      4:15-5:00pm       Oct 27-Dec 1
                                                                                                    360108		                     $36/6 sess
                                                         Hockey                      (6-12 yrs)     Instructor: Yoga
           Volleyball                    (8-12 yrs)      Come out and practice your hockey
           Learn the fun game of volleyball. You         skills. You will be introduced to basic
           will learn and practice the skills to play.   hockey skills such as passing, handling
           No session Oct 11, 2021.                      and shooting. No session Oct 11,2021.
           Mon      5:00-5:50pm Sep 20-Nov 29
CHILDREN

                                                         (6-8yrs)                                            MARTIAL ARTS
           360090		                    $15/10 sess       Mon      5:00-5:50pm Sep 20-Nov 29
           Instructor: Omar                              358746		                    $15/10 sess
                                                                                                    Karate                        (6+ yrs)
           Badminton                    (8-13yrs)        (9-12yrs)                                  This class will introduce you to many
           Learn about grip, serving and rules on        Mon      5:50-6:50pm    Sep 20-Nov 29      aspects of this traditional style of ka-
           how to play Badminton. No session             376815                    $15/10 sess      rate. Go-Ju Ryu Karate taught by 7th
           Oct 11, 2021.                                 Instructor: Omar                           Dan Shihan George Chan (over 45
           (8-10 yrs)                                                                               years experience), 4th Degree Black
           Wed     6:00-7:00pm      Sep 15-Dec 8         Swim & Skate                (8-13 yrs)     Belt Dan McCallum and John Cotter
           358744		                $19.50/13 sess        Each week, we will travel to a different   1st degree black belt . The focus is
                                                         Vancouver location to swim or skate.       on self-defence, fitness training, some
           (11-13 yrs)                                   Drop-in is permitted when space is         sparring and self discipline. Students
           Wed      7:00-8:00pm       Sep 13-Dec 8       available.                                 learn at their own pace and gain con-
           358743		                  $19.50/13 sess      Wed      5:00-9:00pm       Oct 6-Dec 1     fidence with mini-tests to determine
           Instructor: Newton                            359589		                    $27/9 sess     progress levels. Parents are welcome
                                                         Instructor: Robbie & Japleen               to join with their children. Uniform is
           Soccer                          (6-8 yrs)                                                optional for beginners. Please talk to
           Come out and practice your soccer                                                        the instructor about the uniform. Visit
           skills. Ray will introduce basic soccer                 GYMNASTICS                       http://www.kuyukai.com
           skills such as trapping, dribbling and                                                   Thu      6:00-7:15pm      Sep 23-Dec 9
           passing.                                                                                 359470                    $120/12 sess
                                                         Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-12 yrs)             Instructor: George
           Tue      5:00-5:55pm Sep 21-Nov 30
                                                         Come and join our Rhythmic Gym-
           360080                      $33/11 sess
                                                         nastics program in a fun, recreation-
           Instructor: Ray
                                                         al format! Rhythmic Gymnastics is a
           Saturday Soccer                 (5-7 yrs)     beautiful combination of Ballet and
           Participants will have fun while learn-       Gymnastics, along with the self ex-
           ing cooperative games and sport fun-          pression and rhythm of dance by using
           damental movement skills all the while        hand apparatus such as rope, hoop,
           burning off some energy. Please bring         ball, clubs or ribbon.
           a water bottle.                               Fri      5:00-6:00pm      Sep 17-Dec 3
           Sat      10:00-10:50am Sep 18-Dec 4           359476		                    $72/12 sess
           359572		                  $36/12 sess         Instructor: Olympia Rhythmic Gymnastics
           Instructor: TBA

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YOUTH
           VOLUNTEER                                    SPORTS                                     DROP-IN

                                           Basketball Skills         (11-14 yrs)     Sat Games Room Drop-In(10-18 yrs)
                                           Lace up your ball shoes and come          Games room drop in - with breakfast!
                                           learn the fundamental skills of basket-   Come hang out, eat some yummy food,
                                           ball with our Youth Leader!               and lounge around.
                                           Fri      6:30-8:00pm Sep 10-Dec 17        Sa 11:00am-3:00pm Sep 11-Dec 18
                                           360402		                         FREE     360619		                      FREE
                                           Instructor: Owen                          Instructor: TBA

                                           Drop In Volleyball        (12-18 yrs)     Games Room Drop-In (10-18 yrs)
Youth Council              (13-18 yrs)     Drop in Volleyball for youth 12-18!       Games room is open to youth ages
Do you want to be actively involved in     Thu      6:15-9:45pm      Sep 9-Dec 16    10-18! Come connect with the Youth
shaping youth programs? Do you have        360401		                          FREE    Worker/Youth Leader, play some video
thoughts and ideas about how to bet-       Instructor: TBA                           games, board games, or just hang out
ter influence your community? Youth                                                  and lounge around!
Council will help you become a leader                                                Mon-Fri 3:00-10:00pm Sep 6-Dec 17
in this community, share your voice,                                                 360611		                      FREE
and really impact the youth community.                                               Instructor: TBA
The direction of Youth Council is driven

                                                                                                                                YOUTH
by you!
Fri      4:00-6:00pm Sep 10-Dec 17
360461
                                                                                               EDUCATIONAL
Instructor: Priya

             COOKING

Iron Chefs 2.0             (13-18 yrs)
Come hang out if you’d like to improve
your cooking skills, meet other awe-
some youth, and cook yummy meals!!
Fri      7:00-9:00pm Sep 10-Dec 10
360602		                         FREE
Instructor: TBA
                                           Drop-in Basketball        (15-18 yrs)
                                           Lace up your ball shoes and come
                                           shoot some hoops! Open to youth ages      Red Cross Babysitting (11-17 yrs)
                                           15-18.                                    So you want to be a babysitter? Or, your
           ADVENTURE                                                                 parents want you to take this course
                                           Fri      8:00-9:45pm Sep 10-Dec 17
                                           360403		                      FREE        so they feel confident leaving you at
Teen Outings TBD           (13-18 yrs)     Instructor: TBA                           home alone? Babysitting with First Aid
Join us as we go on exciting out trips                                               Hero emphasizes learning through real
and explore the city!                                                                life scenarios. Covered in this course:
Fri      4:00-7:30pm Sep 10-Dec 17                                                   Exploring the Business of Babysitting,
360460		                       FREE                                                  Creating Safe Environments, Safely
Instructor: Roberto                                                                  Caring for ages 0-12, First Aid Skills.
                                                                                     Wear comfortable, warm clothing and
                                                                                     please bring a lunch for the day.
                                                                                     Sat      9:30-4:30pm            Sep 25
                                                                                     359555		                     $60/1 sess
                                                                                     Sat      9:30-4:30pm            Dec 11
                                                                                     359556		                     $60/1 sess
                                                                                     Instructor: First Aid

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ADULT
                         ART                           HEALTH & WELLNESS                                 COMPUTERS

        Acrylic Painting for Beginners             Hatha Yoga                    (16+ yrs)     Computers
        Philip will teach you step by step how     Hatha is a softer practice that focuses     Explore the workings of Windows and
        to paint an abstract, landscape, still-    on alignment and breathing to build         other operating systems. Learn to nav-
        life or portrait. Demonstrations will be   both flexibility and strength. Other ben-   igate your desktops and more. You are
        provided in class. Philip loves teach-     efits of yoga include peace of mind         encouraged to bring your own laptop or
        ing art and has taught interior design     through mindfulness and relaxation,         feel free to use our lab computers.
        and art classes at Vancouver Training      leading to an elevated mood, better         Sat      9:30-10:30am Sep 25-Oct 23
        Institute, Vancouver School Board con-     sleep and more energy. This class is        359066		                    $15/5 sess
        tinuing education and Langara College      suitable for all levels.                    Sat      9:30-10:30am Oct 30-Nov 27
        continuing education. Philip speaks        Wed      6:15-7:15pm       Sep 15-Oct 20    359068		                    $15/5 sess
        English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Tai-      359114		                      $36/6 sess    Instructor: Marlon
        wanese. Art supplies are not included      Wed      6:15-7:15pm        Oct 27-Dec 1
        in the fee and will be discussed at the    359115		                       $36/6 sess
                                                                                               Computer Lab Drop In for Adults
        first class.                               Instructor: Yoga Buggy
        Sat         2:00-4:00pm        Oct 2-30
                                                                                               & Seniors
                                                                                               Drop in computer lab space for adults
        376205		                     $56/5 sess
                                                                                               and seniors. A computer lab supervisor
        Instructor: Philip                         Yin Yoga                      (16+ yrs)     is available to assist with any comput-
                                                   Yin yoga is slower paced, passive prac-     er related questions. Printing and pho-
                                                   tice that focuses on our deeper body        tocopying is also available during this
                                                   tissues, achieving enhanced mobili-         time.
            HEALTH & WELLNESS                      ty and flexibility through longer holds.    Wed      1:00-3:00pm       Sep 29-Dec 8
                                                   Suitable for all levels. Please bring a     358963		                          FREE
                                                   blanket or beach towel and a pillow or      Instructor: Veronica
        Zumba                        (16+ yrs)     cushion to class.
        Zumba is a fusion of Latin and Inter-      Wed      7:45-8:45pm      Sep 15-Oct 20
        national music-dance themes creating       360097		                      $36/6 sess                 FITNESS
        a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness     Wed      7:45-8:45pm       Oct 27-Dec 1
        system! The easy-to-follow steps are       360099		                     $36/6 sess
ADULT

        fun and designed for everyone at any       Instructor: Yoga Buggy
        fitness level. Participants are encour-
        aged to work at their own pace.
        Mon      6:00-7:00pm      Sep 13-Dec 6
        360114		                    $65/13 sess             EDUCATIONAL
        Instructor: Endorphin Rush

                                                   ESL with Veronica        (16+ yrs)
        Chair Yoga                    (19+yrs)     This program introduces the English
        Chair yoga can be practiced by anyone      language and help students adjust to
        who wants to enjoy the benefits of yoga    their new environment. Students will
        and may (or may not) have mobility lim-    use beginning English language skills
        itations. Chair yoga is great for anyone   in listening, speaking, reading and writ-
        who needs more support, is managing        ing for everyday and essential aca-
        an injury, or wants a more therapeutic     demic purposes; use basic English lan-
        approach to the practice. The practice     guage structures and simple sentence
        will combine pranayama, asana, and         patterns in short conversations; read
        meditation.                                short adapted texts; and write phrases
        Wed       2:45-3:45pm Sep 15-Oct 20        and short sentences.
                                                                                               Fitness Centre & Orientation
        358954		                      $36/6 sess   Wed 10:30am-12:00pm Sep 22-Dec 1
                                                                                               Please see page 20 for more informa-
        Wed       2:45-3:45pm      Oct 27-Dec 1    359102		                    $33/11 sess
                                                                                               tion on our fitness centre.
        358962		                     $36/6 sess    Instructor: Veronica
                                                                                               Mon - Fri 9:00-9:50pm Sep 8-Dec 18
        Instructor: Yoga Buggy
                                                                                               Sat 9:00am-4:50pm
                                                                                               Friday Attendant: Jake

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ADULT
             SPORTS                                                                              MARTIAL ARTS

                                                                                        Karate (6+ yrs)
                                                                                        This class will introduce you to many
                                                                                        aspects of this traditional style of ka-
                                                                                        rate. Go-Ju Ryu Karate taught by 7th
                                                                                        Dan Shihan George Chan (over 45
                                                                                        years experience), 4th Degree Black
                                                                                        Belt Dan McCallum and John Cotter
                                                                                        1st degree black belt . The focus is
                                                                                        on self-defence, fitness training, some
                                                                                        sparring and self discipline. Students
                                                                                        learn at their own pace and gain con-
                                                                                        fidence with mini-tests to determine
Basketball 19+                                                                          progress levels. Parents are welcome
Recreational basketball. Non-instruc-                                                   to join with their children. Uniform is
tional. Drop-in $3.50 if space permits.                                                 optional for beginners. Please talk to
Wed      8:10-9:50pm       Sep 15-Dec 8                                                 the instructor about the uniform. Visit
358747		                    $39/13 sess                                                 http://www.kuyukai.com
                                                                                        Thu         6:00-7:15pm Sep 23-Dec 9
                                                                                        359470		                  $120/12 sess
                                                                                        Instructor: George

                                                         SPORTS
                                                                                        Tai Chi Sword 16 steps
                                                                                        Tai Chi is an internal Chinese martial
                                                                                        art, practiced for both its defense train-
                                                                                        ing and its health benefits. Though
                                                                                        originally conceived as a martial art,
                                                                                        it is also typically practiced for a vari-

                                                                                                                                     ADULT
                                                                                        ety of reasons and is especially known
                                                                                        for being practiced with relatively slow
                                                                                        movements. The sword form is a slow
                                                                                        flowing movement to help strengthen
                                                                                        your body and sharpen your mind. It
                                                                                        is easy to learn particularly if you have
                                                                                        knowledge of Tai Chi hand form. This
                                                                                        lesson will include a warm up, Qigong
                                          Pickleball (19+yrs)                           (Ba Duan Jin), holistic stretching and
Indoor Soccer                             Get active playing this exciting and          exercise.
Non-instructional. No drop ins at this    popular sport. Pickleball is an easy          Thu       8:15-9:45pm       Sep 16-Dec 2
time.                                     to learn game played on a badminton           360072		                     $42/12 sess
Tue      8:10-9:50pm    Sep 14-Dec 7      court with a lowered net, a whiffle ball      Instructor: Arsenio
359469		              $42.25/13 sess      and large hand held paddles. It is great
Instructor: No                            for all skills and ability levels.
                                          Non-instructional                             Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan 24 steps
                                          Mon       8:05-9:50pm Sep 13-Nov 29           This is a beginner class in which partic-
                                          359477		                      $1.50/Drop-in   ipants will learn proper hand form, foot
                                                                                        steps and the foundation of Tai Chi.
                                          Pickleball (55+yrs)                           No session Sep 25, 2021.
                                          Sat     3:00-4:45pm       Sep 18-Dec 11       Sat      9:00-10:30am Sep 18-Dec 4
                                          359478                     $1.50/Drop-in      360095		                 $38.50/11 sess
                                          Non-instructional                             Instructor: Arsenio

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WORKSHOPS
           Mala Making                                Felt a seasonal Ornament                    NEPP ONLINE Emergency Pre-
           Prayer beads or malas are a tradition-     Wool is not just for wearing! Learn         paredness – Personal & House-
           al tool used to count the number of        hands-on the skills you need to make        hold
           times a mantra is recited, or the num-     an autumn or holiday ornament made          In recent history, cities around the
           ber of breaths taken while meditating.     from wool using the needle-felting          world have endured large emergencies
           May also be used to focus on the rep-      method. You will learn some details         with devastating impacts. Vancouver
           etitions of a Buddha’s, or name of a       about types of wool, the specialized        could experience a severe emergency
           higher power. There are other styles of    felting needles used, and the methods       too, like a big earthquake, but do you
           prayer beads that can be made in this      used to create detailed works of art that   know what to do? This session intro-
           workshop using this technique. The         can be hung from a window or tree. All      duces simple things you can do to be
           skill taught for creating prayer beads     felting materials provided, although        prepared in advance of an emergency
           is called “knotting” and is also useful    participants should bring with them a       and ways to make your home safer.
           for repairing heirloom knotted pearl       clean household sponge.                     - Join the session using your comput-
           strands. Note: participants must buy       Fri      6:00-8:00pm             Oct 22     er, phone, or tablet. For technical tips,
           their own supplies from a list that will   370711                   $35/Workshop       view the resource sheet (www.vancou-
           be provided.                               Instructor: Noah Thrush                     ver.ca/webex-guide) about the Cisco
           Sat      1:30-3:30pm              Oct 2                                                Webex platform.
           370716                   $35/Workshop      Pine Needle Basket Making                   - Before registering, read the important
           Instructor: Noah Thrush                    Learn hands-on the skills you need to       notice regarding personal information
                                                      make beautiful bowls, plates and bas-       during the registration process.
                                                      kets made from pine needles. You will       Wed      6:30-8:15pm             Sep 22
                                                      learn the best ways to harvest pine         370718                   Free Workshop
                                                      needles, find the right sewing supplies
                                                      and the methods used to create these        Wed      6:30-8:15pm          Nov 17
                                                      graceful, but sturdy pieces of art using    370719                 Free Workshop
                                                      elements supplied from nature. Make         Instructor: NEPP Instructor
                                                      a pine-themed gift for a loved one this
                                                      holiday season. Supplies will be provid-
                                                      ed.
                                                      Fri      6:00-8:00pm             Nov 19
                                                      370717                   $35/Workshop
                                                      Instructor: Noah Thrush
                                                               Older Adults 55+

                                   Cosco Senior Health &                                          Set 2 – How to get started. Use to full
                                   Wellness Institute                                             potential: login information, passwords,
WORKSHOP

                                                                                                  account management. Apple or an-
                                                                                                  droid! Questions answered at the end.
           Dealing with Conflict                      Social Connectedness                        People without devices are welcome!
           Conflict is a normal part of life. This    Loneliness and isolation are unhealthy.     Thu     6:00-7:00pm               Oct 14
           session presents communication strat-      This workshop examines the social           368669			                         FREE
           egies that help us work calmly through     determinants of health and well-being
           conflict so we are better able to find     and helps participants to determine the     Set 3 – Power of Smart devices: what
           solutions where everyone feels like a      level of connectedness they need and        can they do and how to apply that to
           winner.                                    how to achieve it.                          your needs. Apple or android! Ques-
           Tue      12:45-2:15pm           Sep 21     Tue     12:45-2:15pm            Nov 16      tions answered at the end. People with-
           355085                           FREE      355089                           FREE       out devices are welcome!
           Instructor: COSCO Seniors Health                                                       Thu     6:00-7:00pm            Nov 18
                                                      Computers - Smartphone &
           Mental Health                              Tablet Workshop Series-(55+ yrs)            368672                          FREE
           Are you concerned about your mental        Jason Datt
           health? An overview of mental health       Set 1 - Intro to smart devices: what can    Set 4 - Peripherals: what can we con-
           disorders and ways individuals can         they do? Where to get one? Apple or         nect to? Devices that work along side
           contribute to their own mental health      android! Questions answered at the          your device. Apple or android! Ques-
           are discussed.                             end. People without devices are wel-        tions answered at the end. People with-
           Tue     12:45-2:15pm           Oct 19      come!                                       out devices are welcome!
           355087                         FREE        Thu      6:00-7:00pm             Sep 16     Thu     6:00-7:00pm             Dec 2
                                                      368651			                         FREE      368676			                       FREE
                                                                         14
OLDER ADULTS 55+
                                                                                           Skeena Terrace
                                     SOCIAL

Social Dance                                 Seniors’ Chinese Line Dance                   Residents’ Program
Cha Cha, Rumba, and Jive to the clas-        Intermediate
sics and beyond to modern day tunes.         Line Dancing is a great way to exercise       Coffee Cart
We don’t offer lessons but others are        your body and mind all the while meet-        Marsha will be dropping by with the
happy to teach you what they know. No        ing new friends. Learn routines to pop-       coffee cart. She will bring handouts
partner necessary and all are welcome.       ular Chinese songs. Tina will teach the       and reminders of the weeks activi-
Coffee and tea are provided. No ses-         class in Cantonese. All levels welcome.       ties. Sign up for a trip you would like
sion on Oct 11.                              NO drop-ins. No session Oct 13, 2021.         to join when you see her. This pro-
Mon      12:30-2:30pm Sep 13-Dec 13          Wed      12:30-2:30pm Sep 15-Dec 1            gram is for Skeena high-rise resi-
355070		                    $1.50/sess       359575		                    $30/11 sess       dents only.
Instructor: No                               Instructor: Tina                              Mon 1:15-3:15pm Sep 13-Dec 13
                                                                                           355055
                                             Chinese Seniors’ Group Social                 Instructor: Marsha
                                             This affiliated group was founded in
                                             1991. Tai Chi, guest speakers, singing,       Shopping Shuttle
                                             seasonal celebrations and outings are         Raymond will pick you up in the park-
                                             among the activities to be enjoyed. A         ing lot and take you to several local
                                             $8 Annual Program Fee with the Chi-           retail stores in the immediate area.
                                             nese Seniors’ Group is required.              This is a great time to pick up those
                                             Fri        9:30-11:30am Sep 3-Dec 17          heavier items so you don’t have to
                                             355043 The $8/annual fee, will not be         walk home with them. The dates and
Social, Lunch and Games                      charged to you until January 2022             times will be posted at Skeena.
This program offers various table            Instructor: No                                Wed 10:00am-1:00pm Sep 15-Dec 8
games and social time to enjoy with                                                        355068		         Instructor: Raymond
other older adults. Spend the after-
noon playing cards, dominoes, crib and
scrabble or just hang out and make a                                                       Skeena -Dinner and Games
new friend. A light lunch is served be-                                                    Enjoy a delicious meal with friends
tween 12-12:30pm. Drop in $3+tax.                                                          and neighbours in the dining room.
Tue 12:00-2:00pm          Sep 14-Dec 7                                                     Stick around after dinner for some
355080		                        $3/sess                                                    games and social time. Check the
Instructor: Marsha                                                                         poster at Skeena for dates.
                                                            SPORTS                         Wed      5:30-7:30pm Sept 22-Dec 8

                                                                                                                                     OLDER ADULT
                                                                                           355058
Soup’s On                                    Pickleball                                    Instructor: Marsha
This inter-generational program incor-
                                             Get active playing this exciting and
porates youth with seniors. A nutritional
                                             popular sport. Pickleball is an easy          Brunch and Bingo
meal is prepared and served by enthu-
                                             to learn game played on a badminton           Join Marsha for a nutritious brunch
siastic youth volunteers who are also
                                             court with a lowered net, a whiffle ball      and then stay for a friendly game of
learning many life lasting skills. Seniors
                                             and large hand held paddles. It is great      bingo with your neighbours. You may
are invited to stay and play a variety of
                                             for all skills and ability levels.            even win a prize or two.
table games after dinner.
                                             Non-instructional                             Fri 10:30am-1:00pm Sep 24- Dec 3
Thu      5:00-6:30pm       Sep 16-Dec 2
                                             Sat       3:00-4:45pm Sep 18-Dec 11           355052
355077		                             Free
                                             359478                        $1.50/Drop-in   Instructor: Marsha
Instructor: Marsha

                                                                                           In the Garden with Noah
Games and Billiards
                                                                                           Noah will continue to be on site on
Come play table tennis, pool or foos-
                                                                                           Saturdays in the fall. Bring him your
ball with your friends. This time slot is
                                                                                           questions about fall planting. Check
reserved for older adults.
                                                                                           the posters in the high-rise for dates.
Tue      1:00-3:00pm        Sep 7-Dec 7
                                                                                           Sat 10:00am-12:00pm Sep 11-Nov 27
355063		                           Free
Instructor: No

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OLDER ADULTS 55+
               Senior’s OutTrips
               You may have a maximum of 2 trips registered at any given time. *Cancellations without a doctor’s
               note will be considered with up to 48 hours before your trip. A $4.00 administration fee will apply to
               cancellations without a note. *You must arrive 15 minutes early
               Instructor: Raymond                              Thu 10:00am-2:00pm

              New Westminster Quay/                      Thrift Store Bargain Hunting                 Potters Christmas Store
              Spaghetti Factory                          We will take to you to a variety of thrift   With 28,000 square feet dedicated to
              Check out the many unique shops at         stores around the city. Maybe you will       Christmas this is the largest Christmas
              River Market before Strolling along the    find that one of a kind item you have        Store in western Canada. The gour-
              boardwalk. Browse Columbia Street for      been looking for. Pack a lunch or grab       met treats section is a good place for
              even more shopping options. We will        something on the go.                         stocking stuffers or get something for
              have lunch together at the Spaghetti       355116		                      $5/1 sess      yourself.
              Factory (included) at a set time. (menu    Oct 14                                       355119		                          Nov 4
              options will be limited to a set price).                                                                              $5/1 sess
              Thu                               Sep 23
              355105		                      $10/1 sess   VanDusen
                                                         Be inspired by VanDusen Botanical            Tsawwassen Mills
                                                         Garden’s 22 hectares of elegant land-        Explore the two hundred stores, ser-
                                                         scapes. Autumn colours are stunning          vices, restaurants and shops. Get a
                                                         and there are still many blooms still out.   jump on your holiday shopping with a
                                                         There is also a significant sculpture        variety of goods for all ages. The mall
                                                         collection, featuring artists such as Bill   offers a large food court to take a break
                                                         Reid, David Marshal and Sebastian.           when you need it.
                                                         355117		                           Oct 21    355120                            Nov 18
                                                                                         $5/1 sess                                   $5/1 sess

                                                         Museum of Vancouver
                                                                                                      Fort Langley Village
                                                         The artifacts in the museum have been
                                                                                                      Fort Langley is a village community in
                                                         accumulating for over 100 years and
                                                                                                      the Township of Langley. Enjoy a vari-
              Dr Sun Yat Sen Garden                      contain important historical, ethno-
                                                                                                      ety of unique shops, restaurants, mu-
              Enjoy Canada’s first classical Chinese     graphic archaeological, Asian studies
                                                                                                      seums and easy walking trails. There
              Garden with covered walkways and           and natural history objects.
                                                                                                      are also many good spots to stop and
              beautiful pavilions. The jade green        355118		                        Oct 28
                                                                                                      have a picnic lunch and just relax.
              pond, koi fish, 150 year old miniature                                  $5/1 sess
                                                                                                      Thu                              Nov 25
              trees and tai hu rock imported from                                                     355113		                      $5/1 sess
              China are some of the highlights.
              Thu                             Sep 30
              355114                       $5/1 sess
                                                                                                      Holiday Lights Tour
                                                                                                      Join us for an enchanted evening as
              Mundy Park/Fish & Chips                                                                 we take a local Christmas lights tour in
OLDER ADULT

              We will start our journey with a short                                                  and around the city. Please dress warm
              walk at Mundy Park, located in the city                                                 as this is an evening trip and is mainly
              of Coquitlam. After building up your                                                    outdoors.
              appetite, we will head over to a local                                                  Thu      4:30-8:30pm
              restaurant for some delicious fish and                                                  355122         $5/1 sess          Dec 2
              chips. ($5 for 1 piece or $8 for all you                                                355123         $5/1 sess          Dec 9
              can eat)
              Thu                               Oct 7
              355115                     $5/$8 1 sess

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FACILITY RENTALS
 Gymnasium                                                                  Multi-purpose Room

       ROOM NAME                      SQUARE          CAPACITY                  RATES                             RATES
                                      FOOTAGE                             (Operational Hours)              (Non-Operational Hours)
Meeting Room                               320          15 people                 $25.00/hour                         $50.00/hour
Small Activity Room                        620          30 people                 $25.00/hour                         $50.00/hour
Multi-purpose Room (MPR)                  1200         100 people                 $55.00/hour                         $80.00/hour
Gymnasium                                 4200                                                      $45.00/hour
Operational Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am -10:00pm                Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
                  Rentals during our non-operational hours require a rental supervisor $25.00 per hour/minimum 2 hour.
                                        A damage deposit ($200) may be required upon booking.

 Small Activity room                                                        Meeting Room

   Policy and Procedures                             1   Check Availability & Submit
                                                              Rental Request

                                                  To check availability or to submit a rental re-
                                                                                                      Additional Fees & Info
The setup and cleanup is the responsibility                                                         Liability insurance is required for sports,
                                                  quest, please visit our reservation system,       dance, or any higher risk activities such as
of the rental group and time for this should
                                                  recreation.vancouver.ca or email                  large events. A copy of the insurance must
be included in the booking. Failure to do so
                                                  thunderbirdcc@vancouver.ca                        be submitted to finalize the rental, and can
within the rented time will result in addition-
al charges.                                                                                         be purchased at www.eventpolicy.ca or
                                                  *Please note any room rentals without 48          http://sbcinsurance.com
                                                  hours notice may not get processed
Only tables and chairs (and nets for gym
                                                                                                    Music royalty fees will apply to all groups

                                                      2
rentals) are provided. All other equipment
                                                             Rental Confirmation                    that choose to play music. For more in-
must be brought in by the rental group.
                                                                and Payment                         formation, please see www.socan.ca or
                                                                                                    www.resound.ca.
No helium balloons, open flames, or confetti
                                                                                                                                                   WORKSHOP

are allowed in the building.                      Reservation requests are reviewed within
                                                  5-10 business days.
No Alcohol may be served on the premises.                                                                         Contact us
                                                  Staff will contact you directly regarding the
                                                  next steps to secure your booking.
                                                                                                    P: 604-7131818
                                                  *Please note that requests made on the            F: 604 713-1828
                                                  weekend will not be processed until the fol-
                                                  lowing business day.                              E:Thunderbirdcc@vancouver.ca

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BIRTHDAY PARTIES
       Relax and enjoy your birthday party at
         Thunderbird Community Centre!

                                      Saturday
                    Multi-Purpose Room Package $179
                      All the fun is packed in the Multi-Purpose Party Room!
                 Includes a small bouncy castle, plasma cars, and various toys.
                        Suitable for around 15 children aged 6 and under.
                                        Maximum 50 guests
                              Saturdays 1:00pm-3:00pm, 4:00-6:00pm

                                   Extra Services
                          Balloon Twisting +$35 (15 kids) / +$55 (30 kids)
                           Face Painting +$25 (15 kids) / +$35 (30 kids)
                              Photobooth +$90 (personalized frames)
                           Carnival Package +$95 (includes all 3 below)
                                      1. Cotton Candy +$45
                                        2. Snow Cone +$35
                                          3. Popcorn +$25

           Email us at Thunderbird.Party@Vancouver.ca for more information.
Spots are limited, so book early! Call us at 604-713-1818 to check for availability or visit
our front office to make a reservation. All bookings are first come first serve. Bookings
                            must be paid to secure your spot.

                     Visit our website for registration dates and photos!
                            www.thunderbirdcc.ca/birthday-parties/

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FITNESS CENTRE

                          Adults                                             Youth & Seniors
    Drop in              $3.75                                           $2.25
 10 Visit Pass          $32.14                                          $19.29
 1 Month Pass            $28.00                                          $14.00
 3 Month Pass           $70.00                                           $35.00
  Trainer Fee                                             $6.50 + Admission
For youth 13 to 16 years old, a completed consent form, orientaton and ParQ are required. Fees are subject to change
without notice. Tax not included

                                                            SERVICES
OneCard                                                              Supporting a participant? Attendants get free access.
The OneCard is a card that provides all Vancouverites with uni-      Thunderbird Fitness Centre gives free access to attendants
versal access to pools, rinks as well as fitness centres across      required to assist persons with disabilities needing support to
the Park Board network of community centres and other city-          exercise in the fitness centre. Support is defined as assistance
wide recreational facilities.                                        of a physical, psychological, emotional, intellectual or sensory
                                                                     nature to ensure that the patron with the disabilty is able to
Flexipass                                                            participate.
Enjoy flexible and affordable recreation with the Parkboard
no-contract all-access pass. Purchase a monthly Flexipass at                                 EQUIPMENT
any Park Board fitness centre and receive unlimited access to
15 fitness centres, 9 indoor pools, 4 outdoor pools and 8 ice        - treadmills
rinks. For more information and locations visit vancouverparks.      - ellipticals
ca.                                                                  - TV
                                                                     - free weights,
Fitness Orientations                                                 - exercise balls
Let us help you reach your fitness goals! Our trained staff is       - chest and shoulder machine,
here to help whether you are a new user, require instruction,        - dual adjustable pulley machine
motivation, or just support. To book an orientation please call      - apex machine, benches
the front desk 604-713-1818.                                         - rowing machines
                                                                     - stationary bikes and more
Outside Trainers                                                     - Other features include air conditioning, filtered water.
Outside trainers are welcome here. This type of special admis-
sion is for personal trainers, occupational and recreational ther-                       Hours of Operation
apists, and physiotherapists. Both trainer and client must pay
for admission to the fitness Centre. Trainer fee of $6.30 per        Monday - Fridat: 9:00am-9:50pm
client also applies.                                                 Saturday: 9:00am - 4:50pm
                                                                     See office for Holiday closures
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