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Don’t miss out on great programs! Programs Registration dates on page 7. starting at $50 2019/20 Skating Programs
Imove your skating WITH NSC! CanSkate Some of the best skaters in the world learned to skate with CanSkate including Olympic figure skaters, Olympic speed skaters, men’s and women’s Olympic hockey players and NHL players. Join us for an amazing year of For beginners of all ages, children or adults, as Seminars | Holiday Socials | Competition Simulations well as for those wishing to improve their basic Off-Ice Programming | Canskate Enrichment Program skills whether their focus be figure skating, hockey, speed skating or just skating for fun. Newmarket Skating Club Wear Available A complete series of balance, control and agility skills taught in six stages of learning that apply to hockey, ringette, speed skating and figure skating as well as general recreational skating. CanSkate uses nationally-tested and proven STARSkate Oers opportunities for skaters who have passed CanSkate Level 5 curriculum and delivery methods that guarantee to develop fundamental figure skating skills in the areas of ice dance, skater success in developing stronger basic skating skills, free skate and interpretive skating. Visit skatecanada.ca skills and developing them faster. for more detailed information about this program. Visit www.NewmarketSkatingClub.com for evening and weekend session options. Program Assistants Needed! WE NEED YOUR HELP! Earn high school volunteer hours or • Learn-to-Skate/Preschool “Club Dollars” for future registration fees while helping younger skaters. Morning/afternoon sessions available Contact [email protected] for more information through The Town of Newmarket Activity Guide. Iced Energy Synchronized Skating Visit icedenergy.ca for more detailed information about • Adult Programs our youth and adult teams. Evening sessions available through The Town of Newmarket Activity Guide.
SANCTIONED Skate Canada Certified Coaches | Magna Centre in Newmarket Learn-to-Skate | KidSkate | CanSkate | STARSkate | Competitive | Adult Programs | Synchronized Skating Fall/Winter Session: September–March | Spring Session: March–June | Weekly Summer Camps NewmarketSC.com | 905-895-2582 Skating Programs BRIGHTER FUTURES BEGIN HERE
Imove your skating BETTER GRADES, MORE MOTIVATION Give your child an academic Ask us about our En français™Program for all ages! advantage in school and beyond! WITH NSC! All Ages. All Grades. All Subjects. CanSkate FREE PLACEMENT TESTS! ENROL TODAY! Some of the best skaters in the world learned 905-235-6284 to skate with CanSkate including Olympic [email protected] Proudly Canadian figure skaters, Olympic speed skaters, men’s and women’s Olympic hockey players and NHL players. Join us for an amazing year of Kumon Math & Reading Centre oxfordlearning.com For beginners of all ages, children or adults, as Seminars | Holiday Socials | Competition Simulations of Newmarket - Yonge & Davis well as for those wishing to improve their basic Off-Ice Programming | Canskate Enrichment Program Newmarket Aurora skills whether their focus be figure skating, 130 Davis Dr, Unit A6-7 hockey, speed skating or just skating for fun. Newmarket Skating Club Wear Available 905.954.1100 905.503.0678 A complete series of balance, control and agility skills taught in six stages of learning that apply to hockey, ringette, speed skating and figure skating as well as general recreational skating. CanSkate uses nationally-tested and proven STARSkate Oers opportunities for skaters who have passed CanSkate Level 5 curriculum and delivery methods that guarantee to develop fundamental figure skating skills in the areas of ice dance, skater success in developing stronger basic York Region’s largest basketball organization for girls & boys. Over 2000+ players & over 175+ coaches. skating skills, free skate and interpretive skating. Visit skatecanada.ca skills and developing them faster. One of the fastest growing basketball leagues in Ontario. Over 150+ teams in Newmarket, Aurora, Keswick, East Gwillimbury & Bradford. for more detailed information about this program. Visit www.NewmarketSkatingClub.com for evening and weekend session options. Program Assistants Needed! WE NEED YOUR HELP! Earn high school volunteer hours or • Learn-to-Skate/Preschool “Club Dollars” for future registration fees while helping younger skaters. Morning/afternoon sessions available Contact [email protected] for more information OPEN REGISTRATION AT IEM OFFICE: through The Town of Newmarket 169 Charlotte Street South, Newmarket Activity Guide. Iced Energy Synchronized Skating • Saturdays from 9am–12noon Visit icedenergy.ca for more detailed information about • Adult Programs our youth and adult teams. Register online at SIR WILLIAM MULOCK SECONDARY SCHOOL: Evening sessions available through 705 Columbus Way, Newmarket The Town of Newmarket Activity Guide. www.iembasketball.com • Monday, September 16th from 6–9pm 905-836-6195 • Wednesday, September 18th from 6–9pm [email protected] • Monday, September 23rd from 6–9pm SANCTIONED ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE: • Wednesday, September 25th from 6–9pm Rep1, Rep2, All-Star Team Try-Out Schedule Skate Canada Certified Coaches | Magna Centre in Newmarket & Mail-in Registration Form Learn-to-Skate | KidSkate | CanSkate | STARSkate | Competitive | Adult Programs | Synchronized Skating WEEKLY Practices & Games from October–April. Fall/Winter Session: September–March | Spring Session: March–June | Weekly Summer Camps $ Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or SATURDAY! 235for 25-weeks Uniform, Competitions, Tournament & More! NewmarketSC.com | 905-895-2582 What’s Inside Important Information Program Index 06 Mayor & Council 27 Arts & Culture Programs 07 How to Register 57 Camps & PA Day Programs & Registration Dates 63 Pre & Postnatal Programs Economic Development 10 67 Preschool Programs 228 Program Information 79 Children’s Programs 230 Facility Map and Guide 91 Family Programs 232 Financial Information 95 Youth Programs 111 Special Needs Programs 123 Adult Programs What’s Going On 133 Therapeutic Programs 14 Events 137 Adults 55+ Programs 20 Arts & Culture events at Old 161 Swimming Programs Town Hall, NewRoads Centre for the Performing Arts, and the 227 Drop-In Programs Elman W. Campbell Museum 236 Library Programs
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Message from the Mayor
Welcome to 2019 Fall+Winter Activity Guide
Summer may be over but there are still countless ways to stay fit and warm this season. Drop into a fitness class, become a member of our Fitness Centre – which also offers personal training. You can also take a walk on our indoor track. There are many ways to get fit and stay active during the cooler months.
We also offer a wide-range of winter events for everyone in your family to enjoy. Santa Claus returns to Newmarket on November 16, followed by our amazing wintery light display at Newmarket’s Riverwalk Commons and the resident-favourite, Live Nativity Pageant. Finally, end the year right at our New Year’s event – Tim Horton’s First Night Newmarket as we reflect on a great 2019, and welcome an even better 2020 together. Lastly, I hope to see you all at the Mayor’s New Year’s Levee to enjoy some outdoor skating, music and fun for the whole family.
Don’t forget to take advantage of all the great recreation programs being offered by the Town. You can learn something new, meet new friends and spend time with your family. Whatever your interest may be, this guide will offer a bit of something for everyone.
Sincerely,
John Taylor Mayor
Town of Newmarket // Fall+Winter Activity Guide How to Register 2019 Registration Dates Mayor & Council Resident Registration Non-Resident Registration Fall I August 21 at 6:30 a.m. Fall I August 28 at 8:30 a.m. Winter I December 4 at 6:30 a.m. Winter I December 11 at 8:30 a.m.
play.newmarket.ca Have ready: Personal barcode # for each individual participant, family PIN # and program barcode(s). If you don’t have your barcode and PIN # please visit the nearest town of Newmarket facility or create an account online (takes 24 hours to process). Payment methods: Visa/Mastercard/Amex or credit on your Quik-E-Link account. Online Log on to play.newmarket.ca click the ‘Programs’ tab and continue through the registration. Print your own confirmation letter at time of registration. If you are experiencing trouble, please call the Help Line at 905-953-5154.
Registration forms must be received by 4 p.m. the business day prior to the applicable registration date. Forms received after 4 p.m., will be manually processed after all the forms received prior to 4 p.m. based on residency. Prepare: Completed registration form(s) Payment Methods: Cheque (made payable to the Town of Newmarket), Visa/ Mastercard/Amex or credit on your Quik-E-Link account. Drop off completed forms with payment at one of the following Kiosks: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, Municipal Offices, Magna Centre, Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place, Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park and Old Town Hall Drop-off (see page. 230 for Facility Map). Confirmation letters will be mailed within two to three weeks of registration. This method reduces your chances of getting into the programs of your choice as programs fill up quickly.
Registration will be available at any registration desk during regular business hours after registration begins. Prepare: Completed registration form Payment Methods: Cash, Cheque (made payable to the Town of Newmarket), Visa/Mastercard/Amex or credit on your Quik-E-Link account. Completed registration forms and payment will be required.
This registration method reduces your chances of getting into the programs of your choice as programs fill up quickly. In-person Credit on Quik-E-Link account - To put money on your account in advance, make a payment online or visit one of our Kiosks. Subsidy clients must contact York Region at 1-888-703-5437. Once approved, please drop off forms at the Municipal Offices.
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In March of 2018, the Town of Newmarket Economic Development team launched a blog focused on introducing residents and companies to the places to live, work and play in the community. The blog, “Where Work Meets Play” features local residents and employees who share their perspective on living and working in Newmarket. In this section, we are sharing excerpts from some of the most popular blog posts from early 2019. To read the full blog posts, access additional content or to leave an idea for a future blog post, visit www.whereworkmeetsplay.com
Town of Newmarket // Fall+Winter Activity Guide I asked Katie why she came to work for Celestica. “I loved that as a company sustainability is so important to Celestica. I am very environmentally conscious so that was important to me. Also, we get time off to volunteer- 2 days/year, which is so cool. I’m hoping to do mine locally in Newmarket.”
Still knowing that many people don’t know what great jobs manufacturers have to offer I ask Katie “What has been the nicest surprise about working for Celestica?”
There are few things. “At Celestica, I am not just treated like an intern, I’m treated like a valuable employee. I am taught everything along the way and there is huge support for my learning but I have also been given accountability, responsibility and freedom in this role. My role is really MY role. I have pieces that I am solely responsible for. But at the same time, if I don’t know something or need JOB SPOTLIGHT: CELESTICA support – I get it. NEWMARKET, THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE EB: “So what would you tell someone interested in working in a similar role at Celestica?” January 23, 2019 Elizabeth Bryan Katie: “Just go for it!” I’ve made great In this blog, we interviewed connections – in this job you get support, Katie Newman – an intern at responsibility and accountability. You might be Celestica to get a better nervous but at Celestica you get to work on understanding of the types of real jobs- embrace the new opportunity and careers available in grow with it.” manufacturing. Read the full blog online to find out more.
On a cold January afternoon, I sat down with Katie Newman at Celestica’s manufacturing facility in Newmarket, ON. Her story like many of the others I’ve heard working with manufacturers in Newmarket showcases that manufacturing is about innovation, creativity and flexibility. Katie is a Mechanical Engineering student at Queen’s University in Kingston. She was at Celestica as part of one of their many 16 month long internships. Her role in particular was as an Engineering Intern in Quality, within their aerospace division.
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This year’s theme for International Women’s Day was #balanceforbetter which seeks to provide a gender-balanced economy. With this theme in mind the blog highlighted a handful of female entrepreneurs in Newmarket. Here’s an excerpt of two of these women. Check out the blog for more.
Mariam Ekram is the president and founder of KOA Natural Foods. She runs this healthy food GIVING NEW LIFE TO OLD SPACES manufacturing company in Newmarket and distributes across Canada. I met Mariam for March 13 a chat in the mezzanine office of her Elizabeth Bryan manufacturing facility where we chatted about all things business and how she got started This blog focuses on opportunities available for simply by wanting to provide her family with business owners in the Community Improvement healthier snack options. The piece that most Area. To find out more, please contact the intrigued me was how passionately Mariam Economic Development office at the Town of talked about the importance of mentorship Newmarket. Downtown Newmarket has sure especially for women in traditionally male changed a lot over the years. The entrepreneurs dominated industries like manufacturing. who have invested in downtown Newmarket have made it into that first choice dining Next up, Jessica Rawlley. Jessica is the option, meeting place and boutique shopping President and Co-Founder of TIEIT and destination for so many people. MAAS PROS, two software and technology Many things have come together to create this companies headquartered in Newmarket. vibe in the downtown core. In this blog we are Jessica’s companies both seek to provide focusing on the Financial Incentive program business solutions for small, medium and large which building and business owners have organizations. She is truly a leader in the tech taken advantage of to revitalize the historic world, providing innovative solutions to facades of the downtown and re-imagine what businesses across the spectrum. Jessica historic buildings can be like on the inside. recently spoke at Tech Day on Parliament Business owners like Boris Fong (who has three Hill- an event that brings tech CEOs together restaurants in the historic downtown) can take with policy makers to speak about increasing advantage of the program to assist with innovation and tech in Canada. improving or restoring their building’s facade and interior structural attributes. The program sees a private to public investment ratio of over 3:1. It provides a small amount of funding that allows business owners, entrepreneurs and landlords to invest in the downtown and keep the historic charm alive and well.
Town of Newmarket // Fall+Winter Activity Guide ART AND CULTURE TAKE In 2018, OTH put on a highly-acclaimed exhibit displaying the work of Leah Denbok, CENTRE STAGE IN NEWMARKET photographer of the homeless. The exhibit received extensive media coverage and was March 20, 2019 featured on Breakfast Television Toronto Liz Tcheskis among other programs and publications. Downtown Newmarket also recently saw a Art and culture are crucial to creating a public-private partnership on the Buckley vibrant, livable and prosperous community - Insurance building mural (pictured here) which and Newmarket has recently seen a surge in depicts the first meeting of the Quaker settlers art and cultural activities popping up and aboriginal communities in Newmarket. around Town. Let us know how you enjoy art and culture in This is especially true for our downtown Newmarket and if you have any favourite which is quickly becoming the cultural hub of pieces or performances to recommend to Newmarket. At the centre of it all is our Old others (I know my toddler asks to visit the Lion Town Hall (OTH), which recently underwent sculpture atop the Community Centre and a complete renaissance renovation. Lions Hall on a weekly basis!)
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For up-to-date weather and /or cancellation information for Town-hosted outdoor events, please call 1-877 752 9936 two hours before the event start time on the day of the event.
Please note we ask that children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
All events are free to the public unless otherwise indicated.
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