Phase 2 Activities Overview at the Dunbar Community Centre

DUNBAR COMMUNITY CENTRE

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ADDITIONAL NOV-DEC PROGRAMS

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AM ITY CENTRE 8:30 AM - 5:30PM COMMUN - 7:30 THU PM

HOURS OF OPERATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION

8:30 MON CLOSED FRI HOLIDAYS SAT, SUN,

ON-LINE10, 9AM

CENTRE 7:30AM - 5PM FITNESS FRI CLOSED MON HOLIDAYS SAT, SUN, L/SAUNA CLOSED WHIRLPOO

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PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUR FALL 2020 “WELCOME BACK” ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW FOR OUR INITIAL OPENING LINEUP FOR NOV - DEC COMMUNITY CENTRE MON, WED 8:30AM - 8:30PM TUE, THU 8:30AM - 5:30PM FRI 8:30AM - 7:30PM SAT, SUN, HOLIDAYS CLOSED

FITNESS CENTRE

MON - FRI 7:30AM - 5PM SAT, SUN, HOLIDAYS CLOSED WHIRLPOOL/SAUNA CLOSED

PRESCHOOL, CHILDREN, & YOUTH Art and Science (3-6 yrs)

Beginner Tap Dancing (5-8 yrs)

Sportball Multisport

It’s a science extravaganza! We will do scientific experiments such as rockets, lava, etc. Each child will have their own person supplies for their science project each week. The supplies is included in the registration fee.

Th Nov 5-Dec 10 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 293143 $84/6 sess Instructor: Sarah Hayes

Have a kid that likes tapping their toes?

Want them to get active and learn about rhythm and musicality? Register them in beginner tap. These tap classes are specially designed to give your kids a solid foundation of the fundamentals of tap, while exploring musicality though dance and sounds. From classic swing, to upbeat street tap, this interactive class is sure to bring a smile to your little tapper’s face. Tap shoes are required. No session Nov 11.

W Nov 4-Dec 9 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 293066 $50/5 sess Instructor: Natasha Usenko

This program is designed to guide children through the introductory skills in a number of different ball sports.

Games and skills are taught in a fun and creative manner by using story lines to encourage participation. All programs are non-competitive and focus on success while building confidence. In order to limit equipment sharing in programs, each child will be provided with a Sportball equipment pack on the first day of programming. This pack must be brought to class each week. The equipment is included in the registration fee and is yours to keep once the program is done.

Mixed Media (3-6 yrs) Express yourself by experimenting with all forms of art materials and techniques including painting, sculpting, fabric art, paper mache, pastels and more. This class encourages creativity in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Wait until you see what you can create! A personal supplies pack will be given to each child on the first day of the program. This pack must be brought to class each week. The supplies is included in the registration fee and is yours to keep once the program is done.

Th Nov 5-Dec 10 9:00 am-10:00 am 293121 $84/6 sess Instructor: Sarah Hayes

Story Time Art (3-6 yrs) Join Sarah for some story telling and art! She will read a story each week and then the children will make an art project inspired from the story! Paints, glue, pastels and more will be used, so dress for a creative mess! A personal supplies pack will be given to each child on the first day of the program. This pack must be brought to class each week. The supplies is included in the registration fee and is yours to keep once the program is done.

Th Nov 5-Dec 10 10:30 am-11:30 am 293131 $84/6 sess Instructor: Sarah Hayes

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BRIGHTSTARS Musical Theatre Dance (5-9 yrs) Learn to Dance in this exciting program exploring the wonderful world of the performing arts. Students will study and learn musical dance routines from popular hit shows on Broadway! Developing confidence, skill and enthusiasm. Presented

by BrightStars Performing Arts, this program will bring lots of fun and give your child the opportunity to shine!

M Nov 2-Dec 7 4:00 pm-5:00 pm 293039 $72/6 sess Instructor: Jordan Thomson

Private Violin Lessons Join as a complete beginner or tune up your violin skills. Students of all levels are welcome! Learn the violin in a supportive environment with a dedicated teacher, who will also provide you with information on how to get the appropriate size and type of violin. Lessons are 30 minutes duration M Nov 2-Dec 7 5:45 pm-6:15 pm 293097 $180/6 sess M Nov 2-Dec 7 6:30 pm-7:00 pm 293098 $180/6 sess M Nov 2-Dec 7 7:15 pm-7:45 pm 293099 $180/6 sess M Nov 2-Dec 7 8:00 pm-8:30 pm 293100 $180/6 sess Instructor: Ali Nourbakhsh

3.5-5 yrs Th Nov 5-Dec 10 2:00 pm-2:45 pm 292821 $146/6 sess

5-7 yrs Th Nov 5-Dec 10 3:15 pm-4:00 pm 292831 $146/6 sess Instructor: Sportball Vancouver

Indoor Tennis Beginner Tennis - Basic skills developed through games and play. Uses Low Compression Red Ball. Please bring your own racquets as there is no shared equipment.

5-7 yrs M Nov 2-Dec 7 3:15 pm-4:00 pm 292853 $60/6 sess

8-10 yrs M Nov 2-Dec 7 4:30 pm-5:15 pm 292854 $60/6 sess Instructor: Gord Hauka

Shotokan Karate (13 yrs+) Covers basic techniques, forms (Kata), and sparring (Kumite). Please phone 604-8801559 for more information. Families and beginners are welcome. No session Nov 11.

W Nov 4-Dec 9 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 292861 $30/5 sess Instructor: Dunbar Karate Association * Available for Adult Registration

Register Now! at www.vancouver.ca/dunbarrec

ADULT & SENIORS Adult Ballet: Open Level

Dance Shape for Women

Gentle Somatic Yoga

Ballet is perfect for those who are curious about artistry and the human form. Learn ballet movement and vocabulary, while gaining strength, balance and flexibility.

All levels are welcome.

F Nov 6-Dec 11 10:30 am-11:30 am 293048 $68.57/6 sess Instructor: Natasha Usenko

Based on classical and folk Chinese dancing and ballet, melodious music with a combination of various elegant and graceful movements for exercising, stretching, and coordinating different parts of the body. No dancing background required. Wear comfortable clothing, ballet slippers, and knee-pads.

No session Nov 11.

W Nov 4-Dec 9 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 293091 $54.76/5 sess Instructor: Ye (Lana) Liu

GSY is a revolutionary approach to reducing chronic pain and releasing tightly held muscles. Incorporating slow, gentle “mindful” movements we reawaken the mind-body connection. We will address postural imbalances, gait and look inward for additional awareness.

Th Nov 5-Dec 10 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 293094 $71.43/6 sess Instructor: Barbara McDonald

Adult Beginner Tap Learn the basics of tap dance in a fun, feel-good atmosphere. A low-impact class that combines rhythm and co-ordination to upbeat music. No tap shoes? That’s fine, just bring some non-marking, flat shoes to your first class. After two classes, it is highly recommended that you invest in some tap shoes so you can hear your new percussive sounds. No session Nov 11.

W Nov 4-Dec 9 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 293059 $65.48/5 sess Instructor: Natasha Usenko

Adult Tap: Level 1 Improve on your percussive sounds in this fun, supportive atmosphere. This class is perfect for those who have taken beginner tap for at least a year and want a bit more of challenge. Also, if you took tap as a kid and want to revisit your shuffles in a non-competitive atmosphere, come dance with us! Basic tap moves with a bit of spice. Tap shoes are mandatory.

No session Nov 11.

W Nov 4-Dec 9 7:30 pm-8:30 pm 293064 $65.48/5 sess Instructor: Natasha Usenko

Adult Musical Theatre Dance From Oklahoma to Wicked, come strut your stuff to show tunes with us. This fun class will improve your confidence and stage presence with encouraging and knowledgeable instructors. No experience necessary.

F Nov 6-Dec 11 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 293044 $68.57/6 sess Instructor: Natasha Usenko

Book Club for Adults

Zumba This is a Latin-inspired dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements, creating a dynamic, exhilarating, and effective fitness program. It combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries.

No session Nov 11.

W Nov 4-Dec 9 7:30 pm-8:30 pm 292863 $50/5 sess Instructor: Vanessa Forsythe

Low Impact A moderate level class, where low impact exercises will be used to challenge your cardiovascular system. Dynabands and a stretch will finish off this energizing workout.

F Nov 6-Dec 11 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 292843 $37.14/6 sess Instructor: Meg Todd

Pickleball Lesson - Beginner/ Novice One of the fastest growing sports.

Pickleball combines the elements of badminton, tennis, squash and ping-pong.

Easy to lean and fun to play. Please bring your own paddle as no shared equipment will be provided. No session Nov 11.

W Nov 4-Dec 9 2:00 pm-3:00 pm 292817 $69.05/5 sess Instructor: Anne-Carine Harpe

Meets on the 1st Monday of each month.

The group chooses the books to be read, and then discussions follow.

M Nov 2-Dec 7 7:30 pm-8:30 pm 293095 FREE/2 sess

For more info visit www.dunbarcentre.org or call 604.222.6060 ext.1

Yoga for Men All Levels A class geared for men!! Gain flexibility, reduce muscle aches and pains, achieve better posture and balance the stresses of daily life. The class will cover yoga in the Iyengar tradition.

M Nov 2-Dec 7 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 293092 $71.43/6 sess Nov 5-Dec 10 10:30 am-11:30 am 293093 $71.43/6 sess Instructor: Grant Richards

Dunbar Stars This social recreation program is for young adults with developmental disabilities who are looking to have fun, learn skills, and socialize. Participants will be provided opportunities to develop their confidence social skills, and interact in a group environment.

F Nov 6-Dec 11 5:00 pm-7:30 pm 293096 $102.86/6 sess Instructor: Mikaela Kroeker, Jennifer Louie

Badminton Court Rentals Spend the evening smashing, clearing, and challenging other players. Players must provide their own racquets and birds.

Maximum 2 people allowed per court, no mixed matches, no doubles, no drop-in.

Must provide playing partner’s name and contact number upon registration.

Registration open 1 week before program date.

M Nov 2-Dec 7 6:00 pm-7:00 pm, 7:30 pm-8:30 pm $9.52/court (max 2 players)

Please Note: Adult & Seniors Program Fees are listed pre-tax.

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WORKSHOPS DIY Beeswax Candles & Lip Balms Participants will be engaged in a visual presentation on beeswax and how the honey bees make it, and a live demonstration of beeswax lip balm making. Each participant will receive a beeswax candle rolling kit to complete two candles in person in the workshop.

And each participant will take home a beeswax lip balm making kit to do at home. Great for the holidays season!

W Dec 2 7:00 pm-8:30 pm 293102 $10/1 sess Instructor: Hives For Humanity

NEW! ONLINE WORKSHOPS Magic of Honey from the Honey Bee - Online

How to Buy and Sell Real Estate in a Time of COVID - Online

Participants will be engaged in a presentation on honey bee biology and communication, and the process from flower to hive to jar through which we harvest honey! Questions will be encouraged as we reflect on the year of beekeeping together, and how we might best support the bees and each other through community gardens and apiaries!

Registration required.

M Nov 16 7:00 pm-8:30 pm 293156 FREE Instructor: Hives For Humanity

Buying or selling real estate in Vancouver is a high-stakes, complex enterprise, and COVID-19 adds a whole new dimension to it. But real estate is considered an essential service, and you can buy and sell safely during these challenging times.

In this seminar, we’ll explain the essentials of buying and selling, discuss the market, financing and downsizing - and how you can do all of it while minimizing the risk.

Please note that this is an educational seminar. Registration required.

M Nov 30 6:30 pm-8:30 pm 293178 FREE Instructor: Maureen Stout

IMPORTANT INFORMATION GENERAL SAFE PRACTICES • Check-in will begin 5 minutes prior to start time. Please check-in with the staff at the front entrance of the building.

• Please be ready to begin as washroom capacity is limited. Shared equipment will not be available but you are welcome to bring your own.

• Please follow physical distancing practice and maintain minimum 2 metres between yourself and others at all times.

• Please bring your own pre-filled water bottle and dress accordingly. Not all fountains and changing rooms will be available.

• The building will not be open for loitering. You will be asked to leave the building once your program has ended.

• Anyone not following safety guidelines or directions from staff will be asked to leave. Please respect and follow directions of staff at all times.

COVID-19 SAFETY POLICY • All participants, instructors and staff who have symptoms of COVID-19 OR traveled outside Canada in the last 14 days OR were identified by Public Health as a close contact of a confirmed case must stay home and self-isolate.

• Participants must assess themselves daily for symptoms of common cold, influenza, COVID-19, or other infectious respiratory disease.

• A participant may still receive care if another person in their home has symptoms of common cold, influenza, COVID-19, or other infectious respiratory disease, but they remain asymptomatic.

• Participants who are ill, including participants of essential service providers, will not be permitted to attend program.

• Daily checks for respiratory illness at sign-in by asking participants to confirm that they do not have symptoms of common cold, influenza, COVID-19, or other respiratory disease.

• If a participant, instructor or staff member is unsure if they should self-isolate, they should be directed to use the BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool, contact 8-1-1 or the local public health unit. They can also be advised to contact a family physician or nurse practitioner to be assessed for COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases.

REFUND POLICY • At Dunbar we aim to run all scheduled programs, but sometimes we need to change or cancel on short notice. If this happens, we do our best to notify all attendees, and we will provide refunds for the cancelled classes. When possible, we will also run make-up classes at the end of a session.

• We encourage everyone to register early to avoid cancellations or changes due to insufficient registration.

• All programs refunds are subjected to a $10 administrative fee.

• Full refunds will be issued for all programs cancelled prior to the start date of the program (minus administrative fee).

• Multi Date Programs - Pro-rated refund will be issued 48 hours prior to the 2nd class (minus administrative fee).

• Court Rentals Program - Refund will be issued 48 hours prior to program date (minus administrative fee).

• Programs cancelled or changed by Dunbar CC - Full refund for applicable class(es) (no administrative fee).

• Some programs may have different cancellation policies. These will be noted in the course description.

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