Opening Celebration

Day-of Activities

The event will also feature a variety of activities, showcasing HJCRC's spaces and future programming.

Information

• Operational information and tours, and equipment demonstrations in the Fitness Centre.  

Leisure 

• A low sensory zone for people to relax and enjoy a quiet activity in the Finch Room. 

Preschool to Youth

• Toddler playground for children ages 0–6 in the Gymnasium.
• Tour the preschool (for children ages 3–5) and meet the teachers, with fun and engaging stations in the Preschool Room.
• Table tennis competitions, video games, and more in the Youth Centre.

Arts & Culture

• Free-flowing, take home art activities for all ages in the Art Studio.
• A dance party using different props to different styles of music in the Sparrow Room.
• Learn the basics of Bollywood and Line Dancing in the Heron Room.
• Airbrush tattoos from INK Vancouver, live music, painting, craft and activity stations, bead bracelet-making, pinwheels, group weaving, bubbles, and an interactive art display in the courtyard and atrium.

Sport & Recreation 

• Learn how to play lacrosse and participate in carnival games and an obstacle course in the Arena and Owl Room.
• Basketball, badminton and other large games for all ages in the Gymnasium. 
• Yoga and Pilates introductions in the Raven Room.
• Spin demonstration and mini classes in the Spin Studio.
• Flexibility challenges, skipping competition, vertical jump challenges, and long jump challenges in the Fitness Studio.
• Introduction to TRX suspension training equipment in the Outdoor Fitness Area.  
• View the new aquatics centre which will be home to leisure swimming, diving, competition swimming, and wellness activities.

Silver Harbour Seniors' Activity Centre

As part of the broader area’s revitalization, a brand-new facility for the Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre will also be opening on July 25. Developed by the City in partnership with Silver Harbour, the new centre will replace the current 1973 building with a more accessible and contemporary space for local adults aged 55 and over.

Silver Harbour has long been a vibrant hub, offering more than 70 programs and services, from woodworking and pottery to choir and fitness classes. The new facility will expand on this legacy with larger, more flexible program areas, a fully-equipped kitchen for meal services, and improved amenities including wider hallways, larger elevators and more accessible washrooms.

Strategically located next to the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre, the facility will strengthen inter-generational connections.