North Shore Community Centre

Annual Membership at the North Shore Community Centre is only $15.00 annual membership fee for Cottonwood Residents and $20 annual fee for non-residents. Not only does this help the Community Centre with operating costs, but gives you a voting voice at Annual General Meetings and allows you the opportunity to volunteer as a board member, entitling you to discounts to many of our regular activities. Contact the office at 250.376.4777 for more information, or email info@nsccs.ca.

The Board of Directors consists of 9 members voted in every year at the Annual General Meeting by the members present. This board works with the manager to ensure that all events and activities are running smoothly at the North Shore Community Centre and to make sure that the community centre is always moving forward in its goal to serve the community at large.

The concept of the North Shore Community Centre began in 1994 with the proposed construction of Cottonwood Manor, founded by NorKam Seniors Housing Cooperative Association. Having a community centre on the premises was a mandate of the City of Kamloops in order to build a seniors housing complex. The community centre was originally founded under the Lacey Seniors Society. In 1997 the Lacey Seniors Society released their hold on the community centre due to lack of funding, and a new organization was born. The North Shore Community Centre Society officially opened the doors to the North Shore Community Centre on October 30, 1997.

We rent out all of our rooms for parties, banquets, meetings and seminars as our schedule permits. Please contact the office for more information.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the New Horizons for Seniors Program and the Province of British Columbia Community Gaming Grants.

Thank you for considering the North Shore Community Centre for your event. The centre is a non-profit charitable society that is located in North Kamloops. The centre is considered the Heart of the North Shore and has played host to many events since it’s opening in 1997.

With many of our activities geared towards seniors, we are proud to now offer a wider range of services to businesses and the general public. The North Shore Community Centre is wheelchair accessible and all rooms are easily navigated.

ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR FUNCTION

Dogwood Room (2,495 sq ft)

• Newly renovated to reflect modern designs and colours
• A stage is located on the East side of the room
• The flooring is suitable for dancing
• There is a disco ball above the dance floor and wall sconces for a more intimate atmosphere
• A piano is available for use
• There is a sound system available
• Seats approximately 180 people in theatre formation
• Seats approximately 120 people for a banquet with long tables
• Seats approximately 100 people for a reception with round tables

Games Room (750 sq ft)

• Laminate flooring suitable for dancing
• A piano is available for use
• Seats approximately 40 people in theatre formation
• Seats approximately 20 people in boardroom formation
• Seats approximately 20-30 people for a reception with round tables

Willow Room (785 sq ft)
• Seats approximately 40 people in theatre formation
• Seats approximately 20 people in boardroom formation
• Seats approximately 20-30 people for a reception with round tables

 

Oak Room (1, 087 sq ft)
• A piano is available for use in this room
• A portion of the floor is hardwood, suitable for dancing
• Sits approximately 60-70 people in theatre formation
• Sits approximately 40-50 people for a reception with round tables
• Sits approximately 50 people for a banquet on long tables
• (It is possible to combine the Oak and Willow Rooms for a larger function –
combined size is 1,872 sq ft)

The award-winning gardens of the Cottonwood Complex, the Gazebo and the Maple Room (coffee room) are also available for use if arrangements are made in advance. Rental charges may apply.

EQUIPMENT FOR USE AT YOUR FUNCTION

CD Player / DVD Player / Wireless Internet / 50″ TV / Flip Charts / Chalkboard
LED Projector / Portable Sound System / Wireless Mic / Wireless Headset with Mic / Black & White Table Cloths / Table Skirting.

Please inquire if you are interested in using any of our equipment. Deposits and/or rental charges may apply.

 

The North Shore Community Centre has a myriad of activities for people to get involved in. There is sure to be something that will interest you!

*Please check the Calendar of Events to get the most up-to-date information on dates and times of events.*

Antiques & Collectibles Sale
The North Shore Community Centre hosts their Spring Antiques & Collectibles Sales each year in March. We have 20-30 vendors come from all across BC. We have roughly 50 tables of beautiful antique and collectible items for sale. Cost is $45.00 per table for vendors, and $3.00 a person entrance fee. Children 12 and under are free. Please inquire at the office if you would like to participate in this sale.

Community Dinners
Every second Sunday of every other month NSCCS hosts a Community Dinner. Cost is only $15.00 a ticket (pre-purchased at the office) and includes dinner and live entertainment.There is also always a 50/50 draw. We appreciate all the entertainers who dedicate their time to making these nights memorable.

Fall Craft Fair
We hold an annual Fall Craft Fair and Bake Sale sometime in October/November. Admission is by donation. Tables are $25 each and can be rented at the Front Desk starting a month prior to the event. Craft and product vendors are welcome. We ask that there be NO flea market-type items.

We would like to thank many other organizations for choosing the North Shore Community Centre as their venue for events – your support is much appreciated!

Procedure to Book an Event

Contact the office by phone, email or in person – the office of the Centre will be able to determine if the required space is available for the desired time(s).
All groups are required to fill out a booking form and submit full payment at the time of booking to secure the room for the event.
The room usage fee is based on either an hourly rate, daily rate or a pre-negotiated cost.
If decorating, you must tell us what time you will be arriving. This information needs to be given at time of booking. A fee may be levied for set-up.
An invoice will be provided after the event as soon as possible. If you require it prior to the event please inform us before the date of your event.
Clients must give at least 24 hours notice of cancellation of any event. If notice is not received, payment is non-refundable.

General Rules/Policies for Events

All provincial/federal laws must be adhered to at all times.
No smoking is allowed inside the centre at any time. Smoking is only permitted three meters away from the building and in designated areas only.
No confetti is permitted inside the centre (including, but not limited to, paper cut-outs, metallic shapes, rice etc for throwing and/or decorating). A clean-up fee of $200.00 will be levied if confetti is used.
Any lit candles must be contained within holders that are higher than the top of the flame.
Any function that is going to serve alcohol must have a Special Occasions License, and all servers must have a Serve-it-Right License. No homemade or unlicensed alcohol is allowed in the building at any time. No persons under the age of 19 are to consume alcohol at any time. All licenses must be presented to Event Staff prior to alcohol entering the premises.
All events must cease by 12:00am (midnight) due to a policy of the landlord.
All music is to be neighborly and remain at a level that does not cause complaints. Event Staff have full authority to shut down an event due to noise violations. All music must cease at 10:30pm due to the Kamloops city noise variance bylaw for residential areas.
Events may be catered, but all catering companies must provide a copy of their business license and insurance policy to the office prior to serving food on the premises. Homemade food is only allowed if a liability waiver is signed.
Event staff have the authority to close events and alcohol sales if the policies and/or provincial/federal laws are not being adhered to. This includes the removal of individuals if necessary.

Catering Service

The North Shore Community Centre does not provide catering for events. All caterers must provide a copy of their business license and insurance policy to the office prior to serving food on the premises. Homemade food may only be brought in if a liability waiver is signed at the office.

Bar Service

The North Shore Community Centre does not supply any bar service. All clients requiring bar service must provide a copy of the Serve-it-Right license and Special Occasions License to the office prior to the event.

Coffee Service

The North Shore Community Centre is willing to provide coffee/tea/water for your function at a cost of $2.00 a person. If goodies are also required the cost is an additional $2.00 a person. In the case of a fruit tray or other special dainties the cost will be determined once the items have been agreed upon.

Accurate numbers are required in advance to prepare for your event. You will be charged for how many people you have, or how many people you indicated would be attending – whichever is greater.