Two school gyms open for Get Up & Go activities this fall

October 1, 2008 - Get Up & Go! is a physical activity partnership between selected Vancouver schools and community centres, to help keep you active despite the weather. Two secondary schools (King George and Windermere) are open Saturdays for a range of activity programs.

Planned by Park Board staff at West End and Renfrew Park Community Centres, programs are designed for all ages. Activities range from badminton, volleyball, basketball, table tennis and wheelchair rugby. Contact the community centre for a complete list. Some activities are free and available on a drop-in basis while others charge a drop-in or program fee.

King George Secondary, 1755 Barclay Street in the West End

• For more information about King George activities, contact West End Community Centre at 604-257-8333 press '3'
• King George gym entrance off Denman Street at Barclay; parking on Barclay, Denman, Haro or parking lot under community centre, walk or bike too!
• Scheduled programs: Oct 4 to Dec 20, 2008 (9 sessions)
• Gym closures this Fall: Oct 25, Nov 15, Nov 22
• Schedule

Windermere Secondary, 3155 East 27th Avenue in Renfrew-Collingwood

For more information about Windermere activities, contact Renfrew Park Community Centre at 604-257-8388

• Windermere gym entrance off East 27th Avenue at Windermere Street; lots of free parking in the vicinity, walk or bike there!
• Scheduled programs: Sept 27 to Dec 13, 2008 (11 sessions)
• Gym closure this Fall: Dec 6
• Schedule