Sunset Community Association President’s Message

As we head into the busy summer season, I am pleased to reflect on recent milestones and share what lies ahead for our vibrant community.

We successfully hosted our Annual General Meeting on April 16, providing an opportunity to look back on a productive year and reconnect with our valued community members.

I am both delighted and excited to share that we proudly celebrated the grand opening of our brand-new Seniors Centre at Sunset Community Centre on May 12, 2026. This milestone reflects the dedication and advocacy of our seniors, whose efforts helped bring this vision to life. We look forward to welcoming them into a space designed with expanded programs, services, and amenities to better support their needs.

It also gives me great pleasure to announce that the long-awaited 25-metre pool for the Sunset community has now been included in the City of Vancouver’s Capital Plan for 2027–2030. This is a significant achievement that will bring much-needed aquatic facilities to families, youth, and seniors in our neighbourhood. I would like to sincerely thank City Hall and the Park Board for their leadership, support, and continued commitment to enhancing recreational facilities in South Vancouver.

Our popular summer camps, including Escape, Youth, and Creative Remix, will run throughout the season, offering a wide range of engaging and enriching programs for children and youth. In addition, our Licensed Childcare programs will continue to support families with expanded summer offerings.

I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to Taleeb Noormohamed, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, for his support in securing our annual grant for summer camps. This funding plays an important role in ensuring accessible, inclusive, and high-quality programming for children and families in our community.

Looking ahead, our annual Canada Day community celebration on July 1 will kick off the summer with a full day of performances, community booths, carnival activities, and a craft fair supporting local artisans.

With a full and exciting schedule ahead, we look forward to strong participation and to welcoming many new faces into our growing and evolving community.
Thank you for your continued support.

Respectfully submitted,

Bhalwinder S. Waraich
President,

Sunset Community Association