Spring and Summer 2019 Programs | Events | Parks

Canadian Gateway to the 1000 Islands

Community Recreation Guide

Spring and Summer 2019 Programs | Events | Parks | Facilities Photo Credit: George Fischer WELCOME Historic Village of Rockport “Heart” of the 1000 Islands Located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, Rockport is said to be the prettiest, most photographed village in the 1000 Islands. While in Rockport be sure to visit the Rockport General Store & Gift Shop. You will be sure to ﬁnd something to Spring and Summer 2019 Guide commemorate your visit to the 1000 Islands. A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYORS Spring is a time of growth and renewal. The Township of As we get closer to the warmer months and look forward to Leeds and the Thousand Islands has a number of events and discovering new activities and adventures for you and your programs that can help you dust off the winter blahs and gear family to enjoy, this guide will be a useful tool in realizing your Discover and experience the “Heart of the 1000 Islands”, up for a wonderful Spring and Summer. next journey. Together with out neighbours in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, you’ll see that we work majestic castles and the lush landscape as We welcome those who have just moved to our Township and collaboratively to offer as many opportunities as possible for you cruise the breathtaking 1000 Islands. encourage our existing residents to come out and try some all ages. Whether your interests lay in sports, recreation, arts new activities such as pickleball, badminton or volunteer in or culture, or just lounging by our world class waterway you’ll one of our beautiful community gardens. learn that this beautiful jewel of the world offers something The Township boasts a number of recreational facilities that for everyone – including quick access to waterways, hiking can be booked and used for group activities such as birthday trails and cycling paths. We encourage you to explore these celebrations, community meetings or fundraisers. opportunities, get involved, stay active and meet new friends. The sports programs offered for both youth and adults are I would also like to highlight The Positive Opportunity varied and well established. If you don’t see an activity Partnerships for kids program (P.O.P. Program). This service that you enjoy on our list, please feel free to contact our is dedicated to ensuring that opportunities exist in our Looking for a great pub fare restaurant in the Thousand Islands? Look no further than Rockport’s Cornwall’s Pub. Enjoy a Recreational Staff to make suggestions. We are always community for children and youth who would not ordinarily be great time and fantastic food in a cozy, casual environment. Open year round and the patio overlooking the river is perfect for looking at ways to grow our offerings and reach more able to afford the cost of participation. Through this program, it the summer season. The Pub features 15 craft beer on tap and the best chicken wings in the 1000 Islands. residents. is our goal for all children to have the opportunity to play. You The Boathouse Country Inn built in 1830 on the river’s edge, offers a perfect balance of old and new, convenience and can find more information about this program on page 16 of comfort and historic ambiance all presented in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The Inn has waterfront accommodations An active lifestyle is important to the young, and the young this guide. at heart. It connects us to people we may not otherwise meet with private balconies, plus eight waterside rooms overlooking the river. Our Guests can enjoy family dining in the Boathouse and keeps us out and immersed in the beauty that surrounds This summer enjoy a family gathering at our parks or along Restaurant or on the Patio. Docking facilities provide easy access by boat. us each and every day. The Township of Leeds and the the water and enjoy all the amenities they have to offer. Thousand Islands is the most beautiful place in Ontario to live! Sincerely, Sincerely, Mayor Ted Lojko, Mayor Corinna Smith-Gatcke, Town of Gananoque Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands

Table of Contents Municipal Staff Contacts ...... 4-5 OF THE 1000 ISLANDS Community Events ...... 6-7 Community Directory ...... 8-11 Volunteering ...... 12

1000 Islands Rockport Cruises Community Gardens ...... 13 Leeds and the Thousand Islands Mayor and Council Discover and experience the Heart of the 1000 Islands, majestic castles and whispers of a thousand legends, as you cruise The OSCARS ...... 15 Back row L-R: Gordon Ohlke, Brian Mabee, Mark Jamison, the breathtaking 1000 Islands with Rockport Cruises. This wonderfully lush landscape is dotted with luxurious cottages and Recreation Subsidies ...... 16 Brock Gorrell. Front row L-R: Jeff Lackie, Mayor Corinna vast estates. The sightseeing cruises showcase all the major features of the islands. Our Palaces & Palisades 2-hour Smith-Gatcke, Terry Fodey cruise is an Ontario and Destination Canada Signature Experience. Enjoy casual dining with picture perfect settings while Youth, Family and Camps ...... 19-21 cruising on a lunch or dinner cruise. Red Cross Swimming ...... 22-23 Explore the magniﬁcent Boldt Castle as our 3.5 hour cruise with a 2-hour stop takes you to the most famous of the 1000 Islands, Heart Island. Unique to Rockport Cruises is our Two Castle Tour. This all day cruise includes stops at majestic Adult and Senior Programs ...... 24-26 Boldt Castle and mysterious Singer Castle on Dark Island with a picnic lunch served onboard. Passports are required for Community and Primary Health Care ...... 29 the castle tours. You can ﬁnd us on Facebook and Twitter Libraries ...... 30 Parks and Marinas ...... 32-33 Trails ...... 34-35 ockportCRUISES CIRC A 1954 Facilities ...... 36-37 Town of Gananoque Mayor and Council Emergency Preparedness ...... 38 Back row L-R: Adrian Haird, Dennis O’Connor, Dave Ander- 20 Front St Rockport ON CANADA Restaurant /Inn 19 Front St Rockport ON CANADA son, Dave Osmond. Front row L-R: Matt Harper, Mayor Ted 613-659-3402R • 800-563-8687 19 Front St Rockport ON CANADA 613-659-2338 Lojko, Mike Kench. www.rockportcruises.com 613-659-2348 www.boathousecountryinn.com www.cornwallspub.com www.leeds1000islands.ca | www.gananoque.ca 3 LEEDS THOUSAND ISLANDS STAFF GANANOQUE STAFF Leeds and the Thousand Islands Staff Gananoque Staff Address: 1233 Prince St. PO 280 Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0 Web: www.leeds1000islands.ca Address: 30 King St. E., PO 100 Gananoque, ON K7G 2T6 Web: www.gananoque.ca Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Facebook: Twp.Leeds1000Islands Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Facebook: TownOfGananoque Phone: 613-659-2415 Instagram: leeds1000islands Phone: 613-382-2149 Instagram: travel1000islands Fax: 613-659-3619 Twitter: @leeds1000island Fax: 613-382-8587 Twitter: @TownOfGananoque

4 Community Recreation Guide | Spring Summer 2019 www.leeds1000islands.ca | www.gananoque.ca 5 COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMUNITY EVENTS Community Events The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands and the Town of Gananoque are home to many activities! Please be sure to check our online calendars to ensure you don’t miss any of your favourite community events!

April

April 6 Joint Program Registration Day, Lansdowne April 6 Gan Humane Society Chili Cook-off, Lansdowne April 12-13 Business and Home Showcase, Gananoque April 13 Joint Program Registration Day, Gananoque April 13 Fire Dept Bull Head Supper, Lansdowne April 14 Joint Program Registration Day, Seeley’s Bay July April 22-29 Pitch-in and Clean-up, Various Locations April 25 1000 Islands Writers Festival, Gananoque Canada Day Celebrations, Seeley’s Bay July 1 Canada Day Celebrations, Gananoque July 1 May Summer Garden Tour, Lansdowne July 6 May 4 Indian Dinner Fundraiser, Rockport Horticultural Society Garden Tour, Gananoque July 7 May 11 Horticultural Society Plant Sale, Gananoque Summer Eve In The Islands, Gananoque July 12 May 18 Fruit Tree Planting, Lansdowne TI Boat Museum Show & Parade July 13 th May 18 LAFR Annual Plant Sale, Lansdowne 155 Lansdowne Fair, Lansdowne July 18-21 May 18 Sidewalk Plant and Yard Sale, Lyndhurst Heritage Fair, Gananoque July 20 May 18-20 Spring Art Show, Rockport 1000 Islands Pride Fair, Gananoque July 20 May 19 Bay Days, Seeley’s Bay Bark Bash, Gananoque July 27 May 25 OSCARS Wrap-up Event, Lansdowne August June Joel Stone’s Birthday, Gananoque August 7 June 1 1000 Islands Parkway Challenge, Rockport Turtle Talks, Kendricks Park August 7 June 1 Red Canoe Fest, Seeley’s Bay Ice Cream Social, Lyndhurst August 14 June 6 Farmers Market Season Begins, Gananoque American Graffiti, Seeley’s Bay August 24 June 7 Country Market Season Begins, Lansdowne Annual Kids Fishing Derby, Lyndhurst August 24 June 8 Lions Annual Car Show, Gananoque June 8 Seniors Expo, Fox Run September June 9-10 Dist. 9 Ont. Seniors Pickleball, Lansdowne June 18 Horticultural Society Flower Show, Gananoque Shootout and Poker Run, Gananoque September 5-7 June 22 School House Jam, Rockport Horse Festival, Lansdowne September 7 June 22 3rd Annual Textiles Festival, Lansdowne Turkey Fair, Lyndhurst September 21 June 28-30 1000 Islands Family Ribfest, Gananoque Culture Days, Gananoque September 28 June 29 Huck Finn Fishing Derby, Gananoque Pump-Gan-Fest, Gananoque September 28 Art and Culture Tour, Lyndhurst September 29

6 Community Recreation Guide | Spring Summer 2019 www.leeds1000islands.ca | www.gananoque.ca 7 COMMUNITY DIRECTORY COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Community Contact Directory Health and Social Services Alcoholics Anonymous (Gan/Brockville) Dist.66 Office Community & Primary Health Care The following pages have the contact inforamtion of various community organizations. If you [email protected] • www.lanarkleedsaa.org 613-382-1175 • [email protected] • www.cphcare.ca don’t see your information here or would like to suggest a change, please let us know. Kids’ Help Phone Seeley’s Bay Medical 1-800-668-6868 • www.kidshelpphone.ca 613-387-3120 • www.seeleysbay.ca/medical Community Associations Leeds and Grenville District Health Unit St. Lawrence and District Medical Centre 1000 Islands and District Lions and Lionesses Leeds and 1000 Islands Historical Society 613-345-5685 • [email protected] 613-659-2525 www.healthunit.org Frank • 613-659-4842 Glennda Olivier • 613-659-3803 • glenndaolivier@ Stone’s Mill Family Health Centre Eastern Star yahoo.com • www.ltihistoricalsociety.org Ontario Poison Centre 613-382-3974 1-800-268-9017 • www.ontariopoisoncentre.com Lynne Atkinson • 519-539-7964 • grsecretary2008@ Lyndhurst Rejuvenation Committee Telehealth easternstar.on.ca • www.easternstar.on.ca Terri Dawson • 613-928-1196 • lyndhurstcommittee@ 866-797-0000 Friends of the Library (TLTI) gmail.com • www.lyndhurstvillage.ca 613-659-3885 • [email protected] Rockport Development Group Frontenac Arch Paddling Association Wendy Merkley • 613-659-3475 • wendymerkely@ Provincial and National Parks 1000island.net • www.rockportthousandislands.com 613-659-4824 • www.fabexperiences.ca Charleston Lake Provincial Park St. Lawrence Parks Commission Gananoque Lions Club Seeley’s Bay and Area Resident’s Association 613-659-2065 • www.ontarioparks.com 613-543-4328 • [email protected] www.gananoquelionsclub.com Dan Langham • [email protected] www.parks.on.ca www.seeleysbay.info Rideau Canal National Historic Site Lansdowne Agricultural Society 613-283-5170 • [email protected] Thousand Islands National Park Dean Garrett • 613-331-2790 • [email protected] Thousand Islands Area Residents Association www.pc.gc.ca 613-923-5261 • [email protected] • www.pc.gc.ca www.lansdownefair.ca www.tiaraweb.org Lansdowne Association for Revitalization Township Taxpayers Association (TTA) Youth Groups Peter Christie • 613-929-3063 • [email protected] Cheryl O’Connor • 613-387-4066 • townshiptaxpayers@ gmail.com • www.leeds1000islandstta.ca 4H Club Friends at the Corner [email protected] Facebook: FriendsattheCorner Army Cadets Girl Guides Community Services 613-888-8868 • [email protected] Shirley Walker • 613-382-7716 • www.girlguides.ca Boy Scouts Township Youth Advisory Committee 1000 Islands Helping Hands (Transportation Service) Lansdowne Women’s Institute Geoff Priems • 613-329-5815 Cara Lemkay• 613-659-2415 ext. 228 Yona Harvey • 613-453-6254 Connie Burns • [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Chamber of Commerce - 1000 Islands Gananoque Lyndhurst Legion Branch 504 Ellis Stevenson • 613-484-7252 613-382-7744 • [email protected] Older Adults www.1000islandsganchamber.com Probus-Rotary (Gananoque) Chamber of Commerce - Seeley’s Bay/Lyndhurst Dorothy Higgs • 613-548-8378 Furnace Falls Seniors Group, Lyndhurst Lansdowne Seniors Club Bruce Corbett 613-659-2865 • [email protected] Richard Dwyre • 613-659-3860 John Sideris • 613-928-2382 Probus-Rotary (Lansdowne) [email protected] Martha Landon • 613-659-2419 Seeley’s Bay Seniors Club www.lyndhurstseeleysbaychamber.com Joyce Fleming • 613-387-3750 Probus-Rotary (Seeley’s Bay) Food Bank - Seeley’s Bay Shirley McAlonan • 613-387-3304 Wim Ruesink • 613-344-0554 Seeley’s Bay Legion Branch 491 Food Bank Gananoque 613-387-3208 • www.on.legion.ca 613-382-4434 1000 Island Shrine Club Gananoque and District Humane Society Raymond Winfield • 613-382-2498 • [email protected] 613-382-1512 • [email protected] Welcome Wagon Gananoque Legion Branch 92 Donna Dempsey • 613-659-3550 • www.welcomewagon.ca 613-382-3023 Wheels of Care Lansdowne Masons 613-382-4831 • www.accesstotravel.gc.ca Bryan Nash • 613-659-2670 • [email protected]

8 Community Recreation Guide | Spring Summer 2019 www.leeds1000islands.ca | www.gananoque.ca 9 COMMUNITY DIRECTORY COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Environmental Groups Other Recreation and Leisure

Algonquin to Adirondacks Association (A2A) Leeds Grenville Stewardship Council 1000 Islands Art Seeley’s Bay Athletics Emily Conger • 613-659-4824 • www.a2alink.org 613-659-4824 • [email protected] Catherine Richmond • [email protected] • www.tiarts.ca 613-387-3120 • seeleysbayathletics.ca www.lgstewardship.ca Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority 1000 Islands ATV Club Stonebridge Quilters 613-546-4228 • [email protected] Lower Beverley Lake Association Greg Potvin • 613-572-4396 • [email protected] Marilyn Crawford • 613-928-2563 www.cataraquiregion.on.ca Lynne Jeffries • 613-928-2329 www.tiatvc.org [email protected] [email protected] • www.lbla.net Friends of Charleson Lake Association Gananoque Canoe Club Women Matters [email protected] Thousand Islands Association 613-382-1251 Penelope Deering • 613-659-4198 www.charlestonlakeassociation.ca [email protected] [email protected] Leeds and District Western Horse Club www.thousandislandsassociation.com Frontenac Arch Biosphere Janet Vanleyen • 613-342-6738 • [email protected] 613-659-4824 • www.fabexperiences.ca Thousand Islands Watershed Land Trust Lou Jeffries, Gananoque and TLTI Recreation Centre Marnie Ross • 613-659-4824 • [email protected] Gananoque River Waterways Association 613-382-2149 ext. 1414 • www.gananoque.ca www.tilandtrust.org Bonnie Mabee • 613-237-1056 • [email protected] www.new.grwa.ca Government The Junction Restuarant Federal Member of Parliament and Coffee Shop Michael Barrett • 613-992-8756 [email protected] • www.michaelbarrett.ca Gluten Free Friendly Menu Member of Provincial Parliament Our Speciality Steve Clark • 613-342-2501 Home Cooked Meals [email protected] • www.steveclarkmpp.com Best Coconut Pie Around Sports Associations United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Open 7 Days a Week 613-342-3840 • www.leedsgrenville.com 1000 Islands Kayak Gananoque Girls Ball Hockey 613-329-6265 • www.1000islandskayaking.com [email protected] • www.ganroyals.ca Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Hwy 15 @ 32, Seeley’s Bay, ON 613-387-3232 1 866 296-MPAC (6722) • www.mpac.on.ca Athens District Minor Hockey Gananoque Skating Club www.leedscharges.com www.gananoqueskatingclub.com Athens Minor Baseball Gananoque/TLTI Little League [email protected] • www.augustasoftball.com [email protected] Athens Minor Soccer GISS Trojan Basketball Greg • 613-924-1072 Derek Swinnard • 613-382-8782 Dreams in Motion Kiichi-Sai Martial Arts 613-382-6700 • www.dreamsinmotion.ca [email protected] FlashPointe Dance Studio North Leeds Soccer [email protected] Gary Bracken • 613-387-3388 www.northleedssoccer.com Front of Yonge Minor Ball Scott Neild • 613-923-1327 • [email protected] Pegasus Soccer (Gananoque) www.mallorytown.ca [email protected] • www.pegasusac.ca Front of Yonge Minor Soccer Portland Football Club 613-803-3434 • [email protected] Scott Halladay • [email protected] Gan BMX Thousand Island Minor Football www.facebook.com/ganbmx www.timfl.com Gananoque Curling Club Thousand Islands Youth Boxing Club 613-382-3281 • www.gananoquecurlingclub.com 613-530-5461 Gananoque Boys Ball Hockey [email protected] www.ganminorhockey.com

10 Community Recreation Guide | Spring Summer 2019 www.leeds1000islands.ca | www.gananoque.ca 11 VOLUNTEERING COMMUNITY GARDENS Volunteering Community Gardens Volunteers make our events, sport leagues and programs successful. They make our area The volunteers who run our community gardens are champions of food security. If you a better place to live and play, everyday! Contact [email protected] for want to get involved, check out the contacts below! TLTI opportunities and [email protected] for Gananoque opportunities. Gananoque Community Garden With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. Those interested in a plot for the season can get in touch with However, the benefits of volunteering are numerous to the garden in late winter/early spring. It is $20 for a plot for the you, your family, and your community. The right match season to grow your own vegetables. Garden beds can also can help you find friends, reach out to the community, be adopted by the public and managed by members of the learn new skills, and even advance your career. Community Garden to make food available to the food bank. Volunteering is known to improve your mental and E-mail [email protected] or follow them on physical health. Facebook for information. If you are seeking volunteers or volunteering Lansdowne Community Garden opportunities, we recommend you get in touch with On Township property, beside the Lansdowne Community Volunteer Centre of St. Lawrence - Rideau. Building, is a large, fenced Community Garden. Individual raised Visit volunteercentre.ca for more information or call bed plots are separated by wide, mulched pathways. These plots 613-498-2111. are available, free, to Township residents as a place to grow their own vegetables and flowers. If you’re interested in having a plot Frequent Volunteer Opportunities: for 2019, please contact Kim George 613-453-6745 or Kathy • Run a youth program Baker 613-659-3050. You can also check them out on Facebook! • Develop a workshop • Take notes for working groups Seeley’s Bay Community Garden • Plan or run special events The Seeley’s Bay Community Garden, established by Community • Support your local community gardens Roads and local food banks, has six raised garden beds behind • Complete a food drive the Legion. The group gets together every couple weeks to weed, • Pitch-in, Clean-up plant, water and socialize over some tea and sticky buns. If you would like to meet with a great group of people, get your hands dirty and get in touch with the earth, join them! All are welcome and can get more information by calling Pat Gray 613-387-2134.

Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment The Leeds 1000 Islands Fire Department is looking for volunteer firefighters to join their team. If you’re ready for a new challenge and want to contribute to your community, apply online at www.leeds1000islands.ca and search “Fire Recruitment” or contact [email protected] Come celebrate the new fruit trees! On May 18, during the Annual LAFR Plant Sale, the Lansdowne Community Garden will be celebrating newly planted fruit trees that have been donated by Thornbusch Landscaping in Lansdowne. These fruit trees will be planted in early spring and complement the Community Garden to create access to fresh fruit.

12 Community Recreation Guide | Spring Summer 2019 www.leeds1000islands.ca | www.gananoque.ca 13 THE OSCARS The OSCARS Opportunities Supporting Community Access to Recreation and Sport (OSCARS) is an initiative funded by the Government of Ontario to bring unique opportunities to area residents for FREE! The most popular programs with potential for sustainability will be here to stay! Pre-register for OSCARS events by e-mail or phone: [email protected] or 613-659-2415 ext. 228

Activity Date Location Time Ball Hockey Thursday, March 21 Sweet’s Corners 7-8pm ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY, PLUMBING & HEATING (ages 14+) Elementary School Bubble Soccer Saturday, March 23 Thousand Islands 12pm TRUSTED – EXPERIENCED – RELIABLE – HARD WORKING (ages 10+) Elementary School FULLY CERTIFIED LOCAL BUSINESS - PROUDLY CANADIAN Bubble Soccer Saturday, March 30 Sweet’s Corners 12pm (ages 10+) Elementary School *COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL AND *HOME – BUSINESS – COTTAGE – RV - Line Dancing Saturday, April 13 Seeley’s Bay Hall 1pm INDUSTRIAL SERVICES RESTAURANT – BOAT - OFFICE (all ages) *REPAIRS – RENOVATIONS – NEW *CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Discus, Javelin and Shotput Saturday, April 27 Jerry Park Ball Diamond 1pm (ages 8+) BUILDS & INSTALLATIONS Ultimate Frisbee Sunday, April 28 Jerry Park 1:30pm (ages 8+) Touch Football Saturday, May 4 Jerry Park 1pm 613-583-2253 (ages 8+) Ballroom Dancing Saturday, May 4 Lansdowne Community 3pm (all ages) Building GAS FURNACES SEWER AUGERING THERMOSTATS Skateboarding Sunday, May 5 Jerry Park Skate Park 11am DUCT WORK & PIPING SUMP PUMPS REMOTE MONITORING (ages 8-12) HEAT PUMPS DRAIN CARE & CLEANING WINTERIZATION Line Dancing Sunday, May 5 Lansdowne Community 3pm BOILERS HEATED PRESSURE WASHING DRAINAGE SYSTEMS (all ages) Building GAS FIREPLACES EAVESTROUGH CLEANING FREEZES & BACKUPS Pickleball Monday, May 6 Centennial Park 10am (ages 40+) WATER HEATERS & SOFTENERS GAS LIGHTING PLUMBING BLOCKAGES Birdwatching Saturday, May 11 Charleston Lake 8:30am WATER TESTING & TREATMENT GAS BARBECUES IN-FLOOR HEATING (all ages) Provincial Park KITCHENS, BATHROOMS & LAUNDRY OUTDOOR SHOWERS RADIATORS Tennis Saturday, May 25 Jerry Park 10am GAS & PLUMBING INSPECTIONS COTTAGE OPENING & CLOSING HRV SYSTEMS (ages 8+)

GAS APPLIANCES UV LIGHTS & IRON FILTERS PROPANE Wrap-up Event Saturday, May 25 Lansdowne Community 2pm Everyone Is Invited! Building AIR CONDITIONERS – 0DP CARD WELL PUMPS & WATER LINES FREE ESTIMATES

OSCARS 24 HOUR EMERGENCY RESPONSE Opportunities Supporting Community Access to Recreation and Sport REFERENCES AVAILABLE- WWW.BRIDGEVIEWTECH.CA - LIKE US ON FACEBOOK 15 RECREATION SUBSIDIES P.O.P. Subsidy Program The Positive Opportunity Partnership (P.O.P.) Program is for Leeds and the Thousand Islands and Gananoque youth. Recreation is essential to our children’s health and wellness. If you need help with program fees or equipment costs, you may be able eligible Town of Gananoque - Township of Leeds & Thousand Islands for financial assistance. Positive Opportunity Partnerships for Kids Application Form About The Subsidy Program Please complete and drop off, mail or fax to P.O.P. - Town of Gananoque The Positive Opportunity Partnership (POP) program has been developed to assist Town and Township families 30 King Street E.Gananoque, Ontario K7G 2T6 with the cost of recreational programming for their children. Funds for this program come from contributions 613-382-2149 ext 1115 email [email protected] received through Canadian Tire Jump Start, along with support from both the Leeds and the Thousand Islands (TLTI) and Gananoque Councils and public donations. Applicant information (please print )

Who Is Eligible Child’s First Name: ______Child’s Last Name: ______(print) (print) Gananoque and TLTI youth up to the age of 18 whose family income qualifies under the P.O.P. guidelines are Address : ______Apt # ______Postal Code : ______

eligible to apply for assistance with registration fees based on their total family income. Each child is eligible for up Cut Here to $200 per program for a maximum of $600 each year. To keep the program feasible for other families in need, □ MALE □ FEMALE Age: ______Birth Date : ______families can only apply every 4 months for each child. Parent/Guardian’s First Name: ______Parent/Guardian’s Last Name : ______Financial Guidelines (print) (print) Home Phone : ______Work Phone : ______E-Mail/Cell/Other: ______Below is the subsidy you may be eligible for based on your total family income (after taxes): Income Level* (please indicate which category applies to your circumstance total annual family income FROM ALL SOURCES) Under $15000 80% *Supporting documentation necessary for approval $15000 - $20000 70% $20000 - $25000 60% Under $15,000 ( ) $15,000 - $20,000 ( ) $20,000 - $25000 ( ) $25000 -$30,000 ( ) $30,000-$35,000 ( ) $35,000-$40,000 ( ) $25000 - $30000 50% $30000 - $35000 40% Do you receive Ontario Works (O.W.) or ODSP? Yes ( ) No ( ) Proof of Income Statement Provided ( ) $35000 - $40000 30% Number of Dependent Children ______(Required)

How to Apply The P.O.P. program is a partnership program and participation is required. Visit www.leeds1000islands.ca or www.gananoque.ca to apply online or use this tear out application form and fax, drop-off or mail it in. It’s that easy! The subsidy is paid directly to the program provider and the applicant is Preferred Program or Activity – *$600 is the maximum subsidy per child per year **$200 is the maximum subsidy per program. responsible for the remainder of the balance. ______(Organization) (Program Fee) (Number of weeks the program runs)

Other Subsidy Programs ______(Program or Activity) (League Name) (Program Contact Information) Cut Here

Subsidy Program Who it Serves Contact Authorization (Parent or Guardian)

613-498-4844 Making Play Possible Leeds and Grenville I, ______authorize the following reference to release personal information as required for program www.makingplaypossible.com placement with Gananoque Recreation P.O.P. I further authorize P.O.P. to collect this information.

Signature : ______Application Date : ______Champions 4 Kids UCDSB Students School Principal

[email protected] Just4Kics Canada Wide Reference www.just4kics.ca Please provide a reference that is familiar with your situation and who can verify that you require assistance from the P.O.P. program. This person should not be a family member or friend but a person who is active in community activities (Teacher, Coach, Social Worker, Clergy and Group 1-844-937-7529 JumpStart Canada Wide Leader etc.) www.jumpstart.canadiantire.ca Name of Reference : ______Phone : ______

16 Community Recreation Guide | Spring Summer 2019 MAPS YOUTH, FAMILY AND CAMPS

613.382.8044 Youth, Family and Camps leeds1000islands.ca Come, Join Us ... travel1000islands.ca There is something for everyone in the Town and Township. If you have any questions Soperton and the Lansdowne about programs or suggestions for new programs, contact [email protected] or Leeds Municipal Fair Plum New • Office 12 14 Forfar Grounds Hollow Addison Dublin 6 Newboro 8 Jerry Park Outlet Rd Crosby • Ball Diamond • Playgrounds [email protected]. Tennis • Skateboard park Thousand Islands 5 30 7 Basketball • Multi-use Field • Pavillion Beatty House 10 Philipsville Beatty St 28 Church St 29 Spring Wedgewood St Jessie St Yonge St 8 Athens 29 Valley 42 Ivan St Frederick St Tincap DAY CAMPS Challenger Soccer - Lansdowne Elgin Johnston St Cliff St Delta

9 Prince St Museum Garden St Back by popular demand, British Challenger Soccer School King St West 27 King St East Kendrick’s Park • 46 Centre St • Beach • Playground Chaffeys Boys and Girls Club - Gananoque Picnic • Canteen • Pavillion 40 Ball Diamond • Washrooms Upper Volleyball Mill Locks Camp is returning this summer for two sessions! To Pond Union St Miller St Davis 46 Centre St

Prince St Every week has something different to offer. Do you Furnace 46 Grand Truck Ave Lyndhurst Rd Charleston James St •Falls Park Lock 15 33 •39 Garden St register visit Challenger Sports online and check out Washrooms • Picnic Jonas St Playground 5 Dock • Boat Launch Old Briar 33 Gilbert St want to be an olympian or an astronaut? Maybe you Hill Rd. Railway St Cook St Cook 27 2

Ford St Jones “British Soccer Camp”! Ontario’s Lansdowne

Short Point Rd 11 Oldest Lyndhurst Lyndhurst Bridge Walking Tour Ormond St Walking Falls could learn about outdoor survival or the environment. Briar Hill Rd. Red Horse Rock Yonge Sherwood Oakel St Tour • Lake Charleston • 33 Lower Singleton Lake Ages: 4-18 Lyndhurst Rd Dunder Mill Mills Pond • Lake Springs Prince St Jonas St Ages: 6 - 12

Public Dock Grippen OPP Session 1: July 1 - 5 Lake 2

County Rd 3 33 Date: Weekly July 1 - August 30 Blue Mountain Trail Session 2: August 5 - 9 Lyndhurst Lake Seeley’s Skywood Gananoque Outlet Boat Launch• • Historic Site • Location: Gananoque Area (TBD) Carding Mill Bay 15 River Mallorytown look out Rideau Heritage Museum & Route 32 3 Location: Thousand Islands Elementary School • 4 Visitor Centre • 5 • Time: Based-on location Selton Rd E Time: Varies based on program Rockport Escott Rd Old River Rd Gananoque lyndhurstseeleysbaychamber.com South Lake 2 Recreation Hall & Fee: Varies by week Lake Playground Fee: $104-$202/week Archives/Museum Headlands • Trans Canada Trail Marble Rock Grenadier Way Contact: www.brockvilley.com/camp Birtch’s Ln Conservation Rockport Simpson Side Rd Escott Haskins Point Rd Island Register: www.challengersports.ca Trail (Off Marble Rock Rd.) • Walking Tour • 32 Riverview Dr • Front St • Lilac Ln Rideau Canal Skydiving Lansdowne FAB Nature Camp - Kendrick’s Park • 34 1000 Islands Boat Tour •

Rideau Ln Deans 401 Breeze Marina 13 Ground Zero rockportthousandislands.ca Paintball Allina Ln 15 • Rockport Join us for 8 FABulous weeks of adventure this summer. Bay View Ln Main St Regional Rd 47 Marble Rock Rd. Broad Bay Ln Mill St Frontenac Arch Biosphere CAMPS BEYOND TLTI AND GANANOQUE Bay St 6 35 • Visitor Centre Broads Each week, we will explore new ideas and make exciting Bay Sunny Acres Resort & Marina 2 Kay’s Bridge Adelaide St Ivy Lea 1000 Islands Tower Hellen St 15 • • Centennial Park 15 Helicopter Tours 401 Landon Bay discoveries. At FAB Nature Camps we know that the •Tennis • Washrooms • Picnic • • Aquatarium Day Camp Playground • Boat Launch • Dock Casino Nature Centre 137 Paddling Station • • Hill Island Bay St • Gray’s Beach Restaurants r LCBOq Outdoor Market a The Nest Egg 4 Gananoque best way to spend the summer is outside, with friends, 2 • HWY 81 to USA Accommodations x Camping Cottages 613-342-6789 ext 7007 Drynan Way 401 Bay of d 15 • f 401 St. Lawrence Park 37 Harbour Boat Launch Swimming [email protected] Big Hill Rd h h and having fun! Golf Courses Trails Historical Attractions

15 f q Shopping Library Public Washroom Ages: 6 - 12 (Leaders in Training 12-14) 15 2 Rideau Lakes Day Camp Splashpad amazingplaces.ca Date: Weekly July 1 - August 23 visitseeleysbay.ca rideauheritageroute.ca frontenacarchbiosphere.ca thegreatwaterway.com tctrail.ca ontarioparks.com 613-928-2251 ext 238 Howe Island Location: Kendrick’s Park [email protected] Time: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Fee: $150/week FAB Nature Camp - Mac Johnson Wildlife Area Register: www.frontenacarchbiosphere.ca www.frontenacarchbiosphere.ca TO OTTAWA / MONTREAL [email protected] 1000 Islands FAB Nature Camp - Landon Bay Helicopter Tour 32 RD N A N Q N Shorelines Casino 2 U E R E See above description. B E Thousand Islands

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18 Community Recreation Guide | Spring Summer 2019 www.leeds1000islands.ca | www.gananoque.ca 19 YOUTH, FAMILY AND CAMPS YOUTH FAMILY AND CAMPS SPORTS AND GETTING ACTIVE OTHER PROGRAMS Home Alone AREA SPORT ORGANIZATIONS Learn about stranger danger, sibling conflict, fire, Internet Archery - Lansdowne Flying the Coop 101 - Lansdowne Baseball safety and more through games, role play and other fun Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned shooter, our Do you know how to budget? How are your study Front of Yonge Minor Ball activities. certified archery instructor can improve your skills. techniques? Can you prepare a simple meal for Scott Neild • 613-923-1327 Archers may borrow or bring their own equipment. yourself? Come set yourself up for success before Ages: 9-12 Athens Minor Baseball Come shoot with us in the Lansdowne Hall! heading to college or university! Date: May 31 [email protected] Ages: 8+ Ages: 17 - 21 Location: Lansdowne Fire Hall Day: Mondays Day: Tuesdays Time: 9am-3pm Gananoque/TLTI Little League Date: April 29 - June 17 (8 weeks) Date: June 4 - June 25 (4 weeks) Fee: $55 [email protected] Contact: [email protected] Location: Lansdowne Community Building Location: Lansdowne Community Hall - Seniors’ Room Soccer Time: 6 - 7 pm Time: 6 - 7pm Babysitters Course Athens Minor Soccer Fee: $60 Fee: $20 Review home alone safety skills and learn to care for Greg • 613-924-1072 Register: www.leeds1000islands.ca Register: www.leeds1000islands.ca infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. Basic first aid skills will be taught. North Leeds Soccer Fencing - Lansdowne Beginners Improv - Lyndhurst Gary Bracken • 613-387-3388 The art of fencing will be coming back to Lansdowne. Lights, camera, action! Expres your creativity through Ages: 11+ Bring a friend to duel! skits and other improv games. You can be anything and Date: June 1 Front of Yonge Minor Soccer Ages: 6-12 do anything in the world of improvisation! Location: Lansdowne Fire Hall Kate • 613-803-3434 Day: Thursdays Ages: 6+ Time: 9am-4pm Pegasus Soccer (Gananoque) Date: April 11 - May 30 (8 weeks) Day: Mondays Fee: $55 [email protected] Contact: [email protected] Location: Thousand Islands Elementary School Date: April 9 - May 15 (6 weeks) Portland Football Club Time: 6 - 7 pm Location: Sweet’s Corners Elementary School EarlyON Pop-up Play - Lansdowne Scott • [email protected] Fee: $40 Time: 3:30 - 4:30pm Parenting is hard work, we can help! This is a free drop- Register: www.leeds1000islands.ca Fee: $20 in for dads, moms, grandparents and caregivers with Other Youth Sports/Recreation Register: www.leeds1000islands.ca their children from birth to 6 years of age. 1000 Island Minor Football LifeFit for Kids - Lyndhurst www.timfl.com This after-school program is designed to get kids active Children’s Painting - Seeley’s Bay Ages: Up to 6 and have fun. Little do they know, they will be working Led by a retired teacher and lifetime artist, children Day: Fridays 1000 Islands Kayak on their physical literacy skills to make them more will learn different painting techniques while creating a Date: Ongoing - June 28 613-329-6265 www.1000islandskayaking.com confident and competent when being active. beautiful painting that they can take home at the end of Location: Lansdowne Community Hall - Seniors’ Room Dreams in Motion Ages: Grades 1 - 6 the session. Supplies are included in the course cost. Time: 9:30 - 11:30am 613-382-6700 • www.dreamsinmotion.ca Day: Wednesdays Ages: 9-12 Fee: No Fee Contact: EarlyON 1-866-433-8933 ext. 2374 Gananoque Boys Ball Hockey Date: March 27 - May 1 (6 weeks) Day: Tuesdays [email protected] Location: Sweet’s Corners Elementary School Date: May/June (4 weeks) Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Seeley’s Bay Hall Gananoque Girls Ball Hockey Fee: $48 + HST Time: 6 - 7:30pm [email protected] Register: www.lifefitathletics.com Fee: $25 Gan BMX Walking School Bus with LifeFit - Lansdowne Contact: [email protected] www.facebook.com/ganbmx LifeFit coaches walk participants from TIES to the Thousand Islands Youth Boxing Club Lansdowne Community Hall after-school. They will get 613-530-5461 active and have fun! Little do they know, they will be working on their physical literacy skills to make them more confident and competent when being active. Ages: Grades 1 - 6 Day: Tuesdays Date: March 26 - April 30 (6 weeks) Location: TIES to Lansdowne Community Building Time: 3:30pm - 4:45 pm Fee: $48 + HST Register: www.lifefitathletics.com

20 Community Recreation Guide | Spring Summer 2019 www.leeds1000islands.ca | www.gananoque.ca 21 RED CROSS SWIMMING RED CROSS SWIMMING Red Cross Swimming Lessons What Level Is My Child? Welcome to Red Cross Swim! We hope you and your child will love our swimming The following information will help determine your child’s swim level. Please keep in mind and water safety experience! Register early because lesson, level and availability are that these are guidelines only and your instructors are the most valuable resource in determined on a first come, first serve basis. determining the best fit for your child!

Red Cross Swimming Lessons AGES 3-5 Level 5 TLTI hosts swimming lessons at the Landon Bay Centre Can surface support 45 seconds; swim front crawl for Preschool over the summer months. Swimming is an important skill at least 10m; can swim on back with kick 10m; swim Can comfortably move and float with assistance, and for our children growing up surrounded by lakes and continuously 25m. rivers. put their face in the water. Level 6 Ages: 3+ Can front and back crawl at least 15m; perform the whip Session 1: July 8 - 19 AGES 5+ kick on back at least 5m; perform kneeling dive and Session 2: July 22 - August 2 Bronze Cross Level 1 swim 50m continuously. Session 3: August 13 - 24 This program is designed for lifesavers who want the Can enter shallow water safely; float and glide on front Level 7 Location: Landon Bay Centre challenge of more advanced training including an and back without assistance; move around in a PFD; Time: 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, or 3pm perform rhythmic breathing 3 times; can swim on front Can swim front and back crawl for at least 25m; swim introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. This coordinated elementary backstroke at least 15m; and Registration Fees: for 2m. certification is a prerequisite for all advanced training swim 75m continuously. $65/session/child programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor Level 2 Level 8 $150/child for the summer certification. Includes a timed 600m swim. Participants Can float on front and back; exhale through mouth and Can swim front and back crawl at least 50m; swim $330 summer family rate (max 5) must already have Bronze Medallion and Emergency nose; flutter kick while gliding front and back; can swim 5m continuously. elementary backstroke 25m; whip kick on front 15m; and Bronze Star First Aid certification. swim 150m continuously. This program is designed to develop problem solving Ages: 13+ Level 3 Level 9 and decision makings skills. The course teaches Date: August 5 - 9 (classes run on civic holiday) Deep water activities; can breathe rhythmically 10 times; Can swim front and back crawl at least 75m; swim ele- participants the basics of lifeguarding in preparation for Location: Landon Bay Centre glides front/back with kick for 5m; and can swim continu- mentary backstroke and breaststroke at least 25m; swim Time: 9am-3:30pm ously for 10m. success in the Bronze Medallion. head first sculling on back 10m; perform stride jump; Fee: $100 Ages: 12+ Level 4 swim 300m continuously. Date: July 3-5 Aqua Fit Can swim front crawl for at least 5m, arms recovering Location: Landon Bay Centre above water; and swim continuously for 15m. Level 10 Our certified Aqua Fitness instructor is excited to get in Can swim front and back crawl for 100m; swim back- Time: 10am - 3pm the pool and offer the same quality programming that stroke and breaststroke 25m; swim 400m continuously. Fee: $80 they offer on land! Experience the benefit of the low- Bronze Medallion impact and resistance based training offered by water. This course teaches an understanding of the lifesaving Ages: 50+ principles embodied in the four components of water- Day: Thursdays rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill and Date: July 10 - August 28 (8 weeks) fitness. Rescuers learn rows and carriers, and defense Location: Landon Bay Centre methods and releases in preparation for challenging Time: 12pm rescues of increased risk involving conscious and Fee: $65 (or $10 drop-in) unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop Private Lessons stroke efficiency and endurance in a 500m timed swim. You can schedule private lessons with our swim Participants will also receive their Emergency First Aid instructors! No badges will be awarded for private upon successful completion of the course. lessons. Ages: 13+ or Bronze Star Certification Complete Ages: All Date: August 5 - 9 (classes run on civic holiday) Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Location: Landon Bay Centre Date: July- August Time: 9am-3:30pm Location: Landon Bay Centre Fee: $150 (manual included) Time: Based on demand Fee: $20/30 minute lesson or $100/6 lessons

22 Community Recreation Guide | Spring Summer 2019 www.leeds1000islands.ca | www.gananoque.ca 23 ADULT AND SENIOR PROGRAMS ADULT AND SENIOR PROGRAMS Fit and Fabulous Adult and Senior Programs Fit and Fab is designed for adults to help improve aerobic There is something for everyone! To register for Township of Leeds and the Thousand capacity, strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Progressions are provided to challenge individual fitness Island programs, visit www.leeds1000islands.ca. With any questions, contact levels. Wendy Desrocher is a certified fitness instructor [email protected] or 613-659-2415 ext.228 specializing in fitness for the older population. Great music, great fun! Please bring your own fitness ball, mat SPORTS FITNESS and water. Archery Body Blast Spring Session: April 8 - June 28 Work your skills and get ready for your outdoor season! Challenge yourself with instructor Lori Higgs to this Summer Session: July 8 - September 27 Ages: 14+ all-round group class where you will work intensely Day: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Date: May 2 - June 20 (8 weeks) on muscle conditioning and cardio. Workouts may Location: Lansdowne Community Hall Day: Thursdays include but are not limited to using hand weights, Times: 9:30-10:30am Location: Lansdowne Community Building bands, medicine balls, your own body weight and step Fees: $60/once a week, $108/twice a week $135/all Time: 7:30 - 8:30pm platforms. Bring a towel, water, mat and hand weights. classes Fee: $70 All levels are welcome! Register: www.leeds1000islands.ca Register: www.leeds1000islands.ca Date: March 19 - May 21 Fit and Fabulous 2 ~ Group Meals, Reunions, Badminton Club Day: Tuesdays This class is designed for older adults and is slower Meetings, Family Vacations Location: Lansdowne Community Hall Get fit and have fun! Competitive and recreational paced than Fit and Fab I. Emphasis is on endurance, ~ Pool Memberships Time: 6-7pm doubles play for ladies and gentlemen. We are strength, range of motion, balance, posture and (Weekly, Monthly, Season) committed to continually improving our skills and Fee: $50/session, $80/session if bundled with Cardio coordination. Modifications are provided for all fitness ~ Sensations Spa Services challenging our fitness levels. Feather birds are provided Box-Fit on Thursday, $7 drop-in levels. and racquets are available. Whether you are competitive Register: www.leeds1000islands.ca Spring Session: April 8 - June 28 ~ Gift Shop or just out for exercise, badminton is a great way to AquaFit Summer Session: July 8 - September 27 ~ Live Entertainment in the Pub spend your time! Our certified Aqua Fitness instructor is excited to get in Day: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Date: Ongoing - June 22 the pool and offer the same quality programming that Location: Lansdowne Community Hall 780 King Street West, Gananoque, ON K7G 2H5 Day: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays they offer on land! Experience the benefit of the low- Times: 10:45-11:45am TF: 1-800-267-9497 T: 613-382-3226 F: 613-382-8390 Location: Thousand Islands Elementary School impact and resistance based training offered by water. Fees: $60/once a week, $100/twice a week $135/all www.colonialresort.com or Like us /colonialresort Time: 7 - 10pm Ages: 50+ classes Fee: $150 Adults (all sessions), $65 Youth/ Students (all Day: Thursdays Register: www.leeds1000islands.ca sessions) $65 Adults (once a week), $5 Drop-in Date: July 10 - August 28 (8 weeks) N R Jee Fitness Contact: [email protected] Location: Landon Bay Centre Join the fun and get fit with certified instructor Brenda 408 Fortune Line Road Pickleball - Lansdowne Time: 12pm Paige. Work your way to a healthier, happier and stronger Lyndhust, Ontario Come play one of North America’s fastest growing Fee: $65 (or $10 drop-in) you. The focus is to improve your range of motion, K0E 1N0 sports! Pickleball shares traits with other racquet Register: www.leeds1000islands.ca flexibility, circulation, balance and strength. Please bring sports such as badminton and tennis. Players use solid Cardio Box-Fit your own hand weights. paddles made of wood or other composite materials and Local food market, Are you ready for a high-intensity workout? Join Date: April 23 - June 13 a perforated ball similar to a wiffle ball. instructor Lori Higgs for this class combining martial arts, Day: Tuesday, Thursday greenhouses, events, Date: Year-round cardiovascular and resistance work to improve strength, Location: Sweet’s Corner’s Elementary Day: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays local fare, catering agility and balance, followed by a toning segment. In this Times: 7-8pm Location: Lansdowne Community Hall extremely effective 60-minute workout you will be doing Fees: $40/once a week, $70/twice a week Time: See TLTI Lansdowne Pickleball Club on Facebook In the middle of nowhere and the center of everything! repetitive powerful body movement– hand jab, back Register: www.leeds1000islands.ca Fee: $3 drop-in www.wendyscountrymarket.com hand cross, 1/2 squat, front kick and more. All levels are Contact: TLTI Lansdowne Pickleball Club on Facebook Tai Chi welcome! Tai Chi is a gentle low-impact exercise taught as a Pickleball - Gananoque Date: March 21 - May 23 sequence of slow movements and balanced stretches. Please see previous description. Day: Thursdays The stretches and turns exercise the entire body, and Date: Ongoing - June 20 Location: Lansdowne Community Hall create a feeling of well-being and relaxation. Learn and Day: Tuesdays, Thursdays Time: 6-7pm practice Tai Chi in a supportive and fun environment. Location: GIS School Fee: $50 for 10 weeks, $80 bundle with Body Blast on Date: Ongoing Time: 6:30-8:30pm Tuesdays for 10 weeks, $7 drop-in Location: Lansdowne Community Hall Fee: $5/drop-in Register: www.leeds1000islands.ca Time: Monday afternoons Contact: Nicole Tyo 613-382-1038 Fee: $5 drop-in Contact: Dorothy at [email protected] or visit www.canadiantaichiacademy.org

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24 Community Recreation Guide | Spring Summer 2019 www.leeds1000islands.ca | www.gananoque.ca 25 ADULT AND SENIOR PROGRAMS ADULT AND SENIOR PROGRAMS Walking Program CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Join the group for some light exercise and socialization! Date: Ongoing - June Furnace Falls Seniors - Lyndhurst Location: Thousand Islands Elementary School Join the Furnace Falls Seniors Group. Meetings are held Time: Monday and Wednesday 4:45–6:30pm the last Thursday of the month in the Seniors Room at Fee: Donations accepted for SLDMC the Lyndhurst Legion. Please contact Bruce at Contact: Sheila 613-659-2859 613-659-2865 for more information. Transportation for up to 10 passengers Yoga for All Lansdowne Seniors Club This is an open class for all levels. The class will include The Lansdowne Seniors Club meets Wednesdays at the a moderate level of physical activity, deep breathing Community Hall for cards, bingo, lunches, company and exercises and gentle stretching. Options and variations more. For more information please contact will be offered to suit all levels. Please bring your own Richard Dwyre at 613-659-3860. mat; however, mats will be available for those who do not have one. Seeley’s Bay Seniors Club nd and 4th Dates: Ongoing The Seeley’s Bay Seniors Club meets the 2 Wednesdays at noon at the Seeley’s Bay Legion. For Location: Lansdowne Community Hall - Seniors Room more information contact Joyce Fleming at Time: Monday 6-7pm 613-387-3750 Fee: 10 class pass $75, $10 drop in Contact: [email protected] Leeds and the Thousand Islands Historical Society Attend a meeting and learn about interesting citizens, Chair Yoga events and sites of historical importance in our Township Offered by Seeley’s Bay Athletics, chair yoga is a great and surrounding area. Meetings are held on the 3rd way to get your blood flowing safely and comfortably. Monday of February, March, April, September, October, Date: Year-round (except March) and November. Please contact Location: Seeley’s Bay Hall [email protected] for more information. Time: Tuesday, Friday 9-10am Contact: 613-397-3120 Lyndhurst Legion Bingo Tuesdays at 6:30pm LEISURE Euchre Wednesdays at 7:00pm Shuffleboard Please contact Bruce at No experience necessary! Join us for some shuffle 613-659-2865 for more information. board and good company! Thousand Islands and District Lion’s Club Date: Ongoing Meetings at 7pm at the Rockport Community Hall the Location: Lou Jeffries Arena 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Please contact Frank Time: Thursday 1pm Lanigan at 613-659-3445 for more information. Fee: $10/season, $2.50/drop-in Contact: Ron Moran 613-382-4095 or Lucia Moran [email protected] See page 29 for more health and wellness programs. Quilters Join Stone Bridge Quilters, a group of hobbyists, while • Septic Systems • Lot Clearing working on your project or learn from experienced 613-659-3435 • Topsoil, Sand & Gravel quilters and pick up some new tips and tricks. 613-659-3435 Date: Ongoing Computerized Alignments • Building Excavation Licensed Location: Lyndhurst Library Major & Minor613-659-3435 Repairs • Rock Excavation Time: Tuesday 9am-12pm Mechanics Computerized Alignments Licensed Bulk Heavy Equipment Contact: Marilyn at 613-928-2563 ON DUTY Major & Minor Repairs • Float Services • Site Grading Mechanics &Computerized Diesel Oils Alignments 8 a.m.Licensed - 5 p.m. Bulk Heavy Equipment Rug Hooking ON DUTY MajorAuto Air & MinorConditioning Repairs Services Mechanics & Diesel Oils Join us for a day of rug hooking and socializing. Bring 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bulk Heavy Equipment your mug, lunch and project. If you’ve never rug hooked ONTowing DUTY Recovery Auto Safety Air Conditioning Inspections & Services Tires before, we will gladly introduce you to our favourite 8 a.m. Lockout- 5 p.m. Service & Diesel Welding Oils & Fabrication Auto Air Conditioning Services pastime. Towing Recovery Automobile Safety Cleaning Inspections & Tires Date: Ongoing 33 RAILWAY ST., LANSDOWNE, ON Towing Recovery Safety Inspections & Tires Location: Lansdowne Community Hall 1028 PrinceLockout St.,Service Lansdowne, Welding ON & FabricationK0E 1T0 Lockout Service Welding & Fabrication Cell: 613-561-1712 Time: Monday 10-3pm Fax 613-659-3442 Automobile Alan White Cleaning | David White Fee: $3 drop-in Automobile Cleaning Office: 613-659-5141 Contact: Penelope 613-659-4198 10281028 Prince Prince St., St., Lansdowne,Lansdowne, ON K0EK0E 1T01L0 [email protected] FaxFax 613-659-3442 613-659-3442 AlanAlan White | DavidDavid WhiteWhite robertnashexcavating.com

26 Community Recreation Guide | Spring Summer 2019 www.leeds1000islands.ca | www.gananoque.ca 27 CPHC - SERVING SENIORS CPHC - Serving Seniors Community and Primary Health Care (CPHC) is dedicated to providing services to keep seniors as healthy and independent as possible. For further information on CPHC programs, visit cphcare.ca or contact Cheryl at 613-382-1175 or [email protected] Foot Care Diners Club Seniors’ Luncheons Gentle Fit Walking and Exercise This is an ideal service for senior This monthly program provides Program individuals who would benefit from socialization, musical and/or This program is for men and properly maintaining their foot educational information and a women 55+ years of age. Certified health and have health concerns nutritious 3 course meal to seniors instructors lead a heart healthy that require regular foot care (ie. and adults with disabilities. Provided program. It is designed for the diabetics) and those who are at by CPHC, soup/salad, main course new-to-fitness, older adults or heightened risk of complications of and dessert with coffee and tea. those wanting or needing a gentler the feet. Transportation is available Cost is $10 and transportation is workout. Classes are designed to on request for a fee. Please bring available. improve cardiovascular flow, range payment to your appointment. Lansdowne of motion, and strength levels. No Cost: $25 per 30-minute clinic visit. Date: 1st Tuesday 12pm experience required. No cost. Lansdowne Foot Care Location: Lansdowne Community Gananoque Date: 2nd Tuesday 8:30-12:30pm, Hall Date: Tuesday and Thursday th 4 Tuesday 1-4pm Gananoque Time: 10-11am Location: Lansdowne Woodside Date: 2nd Tuesday 12pm, Location: Lou Jeffries in Gananoque Apts Common Room, 43 Centre St. th 4 Tuesday 12pm Home Help / Homemaking Seeley’s Bay Foot Care Location: Gananoque Curling Club CPHC has professionals to help rd Date: 3 Monday 9-4pm or Gananoque Secondary School you maintain a clean and safe Location: Seeley’s Bay Hall Seeley’s Bay home. Tasks may include light (upstairs) Date: 3rd Wednesday 12pm housekeeping, shopping, and meal Lyndhurst Foot Care Location: Seeley’s Bay Hall preparation. There is a fee for this Date: 1st Monday 9-12:30, service. Lifeline 3rd Monday 9-12pm At the push of a button, you can Home Maintenance / Home Repair Location: Lyndhurst Community have access to help from emergency CPHC has professionals to help Room behind Library services or contact family. Feel more you maintain a clean and safe Gananoque Foot Care comfortable with your independent home. Tasks may include yard st rd th Date: 1 , 3 , 4 Tuesday 9-4pm living 24/7, 365 days a year. maintenance, snow removal, and Location: 345 Herbert St. Connect to this service via CPHC. window cleaning. There is a fee for this service. Meals On Wheels: Frozen Walking and Exercise Program Prepared by Apetito and delivered This program is for men and Transportation Program by CPHC volunteers, Meals on women 55+ years of age. Certified For a nominal fee, this program Wheels offers healthy nutritious instructors lead the program based offers escorted transportation from food options for clients who have on personal ability. No experience your home to essential services difficulties preparing food or are required. No cost. such as medical appointments, convalescing. Special dietary needs pharmacy for prescriptions, Adult Gananoque can also be accommodated. Meals Day Service, grocery shopping, etc. Date: Monday, Wednesday, Friday are delivered daily in Gananoque Rides are available for both local Time: 9:15-10:15am and 10:30- and weekly in the Township of Leeds and long distance destinations. 11:30am and the Thousand Islands. Our volunteer drivers are Location: Gananoque Recreation responsible, dependable, courteous Meals on Wheels: Hot Centre Prepared by Apetito and delivered and punctual. They drive safe and by CPHC volunteers, Meals on Lansdowne well-maintained vehicles. Contact Wheels offers healthy nutritious Date: Thursday CPHC today! food options for clients who Time: 10-11am have difficulties preparing food Location: Lansdowne Community or convalescing. Special dietary Hall needs can also be accommodated. Hot meals are available daily in Gananoque. 28 Community Recreation Guide | Spring Summer 2019 www.leeds1000islands.ca | www.gananoque.ca 29 LTI PUBLIC LIBRARY GANANOQUE PUBLIC LIBRARY LTI Library Information Gananoque Library Information The library has much more than books and this is only a sneak peek! For information Gananoque Public Library has many programs and services to offer! Contact or visit us about your LTIPL branch and programs, visit www.ltipl.net! for more information.

LANSDOWNE BRANCH LYNDHURST BRANCH SEELEY’S BAY BRANCH GANANOQUE PUBLIC LIBRARY 613-659-3885 • [email protected] 613-928-2277 • [email protected] 613-387-3909 • [email protected] 613-382-2436 • [email protected] • www.gananoquelibrary.ca Monday • 1-8pm Monday • 1-5pm Monday • Closed Monday • 10am - 5pm Tuesday • 1-8pm Tuesday • Closed Tuesday • 1-5pm Tuesday • 1pm - 7pm Wednesday • 9am-8pm Wednesday • 1-8pm Wednesday • Closed Wednesday • 1pm - 7pm Thursday •1-8pm Thursday • Closed Thursday • 1-8pm Thursday • 1pm - 7pm Friday • 12-4pm Friday • 9:30am-2pm Friday • 9:30am-2pm Friday • 10am - 5pm Saturday • 10am-2pm Saturday • 9am-1pm Saturday • 2-6pm Saturday • 10am - 3pm Sunday • Closed Sunday • Closed Sunday • Closed Sunday • Closed

LEEDS AND THE THOUSAND ISLANDS ARCHIVES (ESCOTT) 613-659-3785 • [email protected] • Thursdays 1 - 8pm by appointment

LIBRARY PROGRAMS LIBRARY OF THINGS TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES ONGOING PROGRAMS SERVICES Inquire at your local LTI branch Preregistration is required for all Free Day Passes at all TLTI • Bestselling novels for availability Baby and Toddler Time programs. Please call to reserve Branches • Fiction and non-fiction books • Portable DVD Player Mondays from 10-11am your spot: 613-659-3885 • Aquatarium at Tall Ships Landing* • Children’s picture books • Canadian Museum of Nature • Diagnostic Automotive Scanner Tech Saturday - Lansdowne Just Write - NEW PROGRAM • Literacy Kits • Canadian Museum of Civilization • Samsung Tablets/iPads Saturdays 11am - 2pm Mondays from 1-3pm • Ukuleles • Canada Aviation & Space Museum • Library Laptops Come learn about different • STEM Resources • Canada Agriculture Museum • Virtual Reality Glasses Basic Technology Support technologies and get help from our • Play area with toys and seating • National Gallery of Canada • Digital Projector and Screen Call or come in anytime during our hours! staff. You’ll be a wiz’ in no time! • Popular films and TV series on DVD • Blood Pressure Monitor • Ontario Provincial Parks Pass TD Summer Reading Programs • Family passes for museums • Digital E-readers Cookies and Canvas - Lansdowne • Ottawa Museum Network Information on website, Facebook or at Library • GPS units Mondays 4:30-5:30pm • Rideau Valley Conservation Pass • 7 public access computers and free wi-fi *provides discount only Ukulele Jam Sessions Adult Paint Class - Lansdowne Wednesdays from 1-3pm • PlayStation4 with virtual reality Tuesdays 1-3pm Grandparents Kits • High quality low cost laser printing in color or B&W Personalized kits filled with Yarn Spinners – Crochet Group • Shut-in services for homebound or in-care residences Lab Rats Science - Various everything from books and DVDs Thursday from 6-7pm • Community archives and genealogical information Lansdowne to Lego and a small craft. Each Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 customizable kit makes it easy to Seeley’s Bay entertain any age or gender. st 1 Thursday of the month MAPSacks Lyndhurst MAPSack is a backpack containing rd stories, nature guides, activity 3 Wednesday of the month SLATE’S MARINE CONSTRUCTION sheets and a logbook. Furnace Falls Farm Lansdowne Book Club • Fully Licensed and Insured • 3rd Thursday of the month Recreation Library Dock Repairs and Construction Retreat Bikes, balls, indoor and outdoor Boathouses Summer Reading Program games, sports equipment, and so Barging Services Supper Clubs, Cooking Classes, Catering Property Maintenance “Build a Better World” much more! Visit www.ltipl.net Seawalls or Relax in our Farm B & B Retreat. Tyler Slate Owner Operator www.furnacefallsfarm.com (613) 802-3676 [email protected] 613-928-2477 #504 Old Briar Hill Rd. Lyndhurst Facebook: Slates-Marine-Construction

30 Community Recreation Guide | Spring Summer 2019 www.leeds1000islands.ca | www.gananoque.ca 31 PARKS AND MARINAS PARKS AND MARINAS Marinas/Harbours Other Regional Park Parks and Marinas Gananoque Municipal Marina Seeley’s Bay Harbour Systems Leeds and the Thousand Islands and Gananoque have many park and recreation facilities • 385 seasonal and transient slips • 28 seasonal day-use slips Charleston Lake Provincial Park • 30 amp service for each slip including: skateboard parks, tennis courts, basketball courts, spashpads and more! • 30 and 50 amp electrical service 613-659-2065 • Deep water slips • potable water access www.ontarioparks.com/park/ • public boat launch Parks Jerry Park Kinsmen Park • Washrooms and showers charlestonlake Jessie Street, Lansdowne Stone St. N, Gananoque River • Laundry facilities on site • washroom and shower facilities Bateau Channel Park • large open green space • picnic area • Ice Rideau Canal National Historic Island View Drive, Bay of St. Law- • tennis, basketball and pickleball • walking trail • Night security For assistance at the harbour Site 613-283-5170 rence courts • Pumpout system May-September, contact the [email protected] Lou Jeffries, Gananoque and TLTI • large open green space • playground equipment • Kate and St. Lawrence Street harbour master using the phone www.pc.gc.ca Recreation Centre • waterfront views of Bateau • skateboard park launch number posted at the dock or 600 King St. E, Gananoque Channel • splash pad e-mail [email protected]. St. Lawrence Parks Commission • baseball diamond for rent • vita parcour fitness trail • public washrooms Visit www.gananoque.ca to For off season months or to 613-543-4328 • getaway@ • skateboard park with concrete bowl • two baseball diamonds for rent review current marina rates reserve a seasonal slip, please parks.on.ca • www.parks.on.ca Bluff Park • BMX course such as dockage, parking and call 613-659-2415 ext. 228. Windsor Lane, Gananoque Joel Stone Heritage Park • tennis courts services. This link will also allow Thousand Islands National Park • vantage point to view 1000 Islands Water St., Gananoque • walking trails you to book your slip online. For 613-923-5261 • [email protected] • picnic area • views of the St. Lawrence River • pickleball courts assistance, please contact Marina www.pc.gc.ca • picnic area Centennial Park Rockport Rec Centre Playground Coordinator, Kim McQuaid at • splash pad On Rideau Canal, Seeley’s Bay Escott-Rockport Rd, Rockport 613-382-2149 ext. 1514 or email • public washrooms • baseball diamond for rent • playground equipment [email protected] • sandy beach ideal for swimming • basketball and tennis courts • picnic area • playground • boat launch with docking • access to 1000 Islands Parkway • accessible water access on beach • paddle station, kayak racks, storage Trail • pavilion Jonas St. Park Steel Workers Park • playground equipment Jonas St, Lyndhurst River St., Gananoque • walking paths / fitness trail • basketball court • pergola • washroom facility with showers • picnic area • natural/native tree garden • playground equipment Confederation Park • dog park 2 King St. E, Gananoque Kendrick’s Park Town Park • famous sculpture park Short Point Rd, Lyndhurst 30 King St. E, Gananoque • picnic area • barbeque facilities • band shell • canteen facilities Furnace Falls Park • washrooms available at Library • public washrooms On Lower Beverley Lake, Lyndhurst • playground equipment • playground equipment • picnic area • mini sports field • sandy beach ideal for swimming • accessible public washrooms • playground • three rental pavilions • dock • unofficial baseball diamond • boat launch • beach volleyball court Haskin’s Point Township residents are admitted Haskin’s Point Rd, Seeley’s Bay free with proof of address or by • hiking trails displaying a resident sticker on their • picnic area windshield. Stickers are available at • fitness trail the Township administration office. • viewing platform

32 Community Recreation Guide | Spring Summer 2019 www.leeds1000islands.ca | www.gananoque.ca 33 TRAILS TRAILS Gananoque Trail System Trails The Gananoque Trail System is made up of a 12 km Few places in Canada can boast having more trails. There is no way for us to fit our perimeter hike that may be divided into three returns to Trailhead loops. For an accessible experience, be sure to regional systems into this book! Our trail systems link Gananoque, Brockville, Delta, and check out the Lions Loop! the Rideau Canal. Take in fabulous scenery, nature and history as you bike, run or paddle • Lions Loop: 90-minute full return loop COME JOIN US ON your way through the Town and Township! • Rogers Loop: 2-hour full return loop • River Loop: 30 minutes to 2 hours, various route options THE RIVER Frontenac Arch Biosphere Local Hiking Trails Heritage Walking Tours Hike. Paddle. Cycle. Marble Rock Step back in time to learn about the buildings and architecture that tell the stories of our villages. You can While the Frontenac Arch Biosphere doesn’t own any Marble Rock Conservation Area is a moderate to difficult enjoy a self guided walking tour in Lansdowne, Lyndhurst trails; each of the trails, sites and features on trail system offering many different terrains and diverse or Rockport! www.frontenacarchbiosphere.ca are owned, flora and fauna. Once a quartz mine during WWII, Download maps at www.leeds1000islands.ca, developed or sanctioned by FAB network members and Marble Rock has been reclaimed by nature for our or pick them up at the Township Office in Lansdowne. Canada Day Celebrations on the Waterfront the community. The Frontenac Arch Biosphere’s website hiking pleasure. July 1 leads you to discover over 250 trails! Find more touring Gananoque Heritage Walking Tour routes at www.fabexperiences.ca. Trails and conditions Charleston Lake Provincial Park Annual Boat Show and Parade The Town of Gananoque invites you to experience some July 13 are always changing and you may encounter some Beyond the camping and paddling offered in the park, of the most intriguing and charming heritage sites in changes in routes and conditions. you will find many trails to explore. There is a variety eastern Ontario. View and print the heritage walking tour Sailing School of trail lengths and difficulties. You will need a day or brochure at www.gananoque.ca. August 5 - 9 | August 12 - 16 | August 19 - 23 Hiking Trails season pass to access the park if you are not camping Hiking is a great way to get outdoors year-round! We over night. Vita Parcours For regular hours & more info visit: have a number of trails crossing the area such as those There are exercise stations at Haskins Point in Seeley’s tiboatmuseum.org in Charleston Lake Provincial Park, Thousand Islands Blue Mountain Bay and at Bateau Channel Park, west of Gananoque 125 Water Street, Gananoque, ON, K7G 3E3 | 613-382-8484 National Park’s Landon Bay area, Rock Dunder and the The highest point in all of Leeds and Grenville! Blue on Highway 2. Each station has an activity designed to Marble Rock Conservation Area. Mountain is approximately 6km each way. Certainly address the major components of a well-rounded fitness pack yourself a snack for when you get to the peak so program for adults. Paddle Routes you can take a break and enjoy the view. This trail can Canoe or kayak your way across the Town and be accessed from the intersection of Blue Mountain and Neighbouring Trail Systems Township. Check out the half and full day excursions Warburton Rd by walking down the gravel path or via following the St. Lawrence River, Gananoque River, Charleston Lake Provincial Park Trail Systems. Rock Dunder - Morton Rideau Canal and the various other lakes and rivers that One of the greatest lookouts that the area has to boast, cross our region. Landon Bay Centre Rock Dunder has three trails, two of which lead to a Thousand Islands National Park has many pockets of picturesque look out. There is a charge of $10/vehicle to Cycling Routes land along the St. Lawrence River. One of these pockets access the trail but boy, is it worth it! Can you complete 100 Summer This is a fabulous region for cycling, with so much to is Landon Bay Centre. Weekly summer day camps and Challenges? The more challenges see and winding country roads to explore, whether trails abound! The Lookout Trail is a short, moderate Jones Creek - Mallorytown Landing its mountain biking trails, family and casual routes or difficulty trail that is not to be missed. There is a bin to you complete, the better your On Thousand Islands National Park (TINP) land, Jones countryside cruising tours. Download routes at the place a donation to access this part of the park. chances of winning a prize. creek has many trails of varying lengths ranging from Frontenac Arch Biosphere website. easy to moderate difficulty. You will need a TINP pass to access the park. There was outstanding participation last year so, the Triangle Ski Club - Mallorytown Township of Leeds and the In the winter, these trails are maintained for skiing, snow Thousand Islands is repeating the shoeing and fat biking. In the off season, you may access Summer Bucket List Challenge with these trails for hiking and cycling. Bring a $10 donation some new challenges to complete! to leave at the trail head to support this groups trail maintenance if oyu don’t have a membership. Contact [email protected] or 613-659-2415 ext. 228 to express ATV Trails your interest in participation. All Thousand Island ATV Club ages are welcome to participate. For information on area ATV parking and trails, visit www.tiatv.org. To get in touch with the club call Greg at 613-572-4369 or Henry at 613-659-3717.

34 Community Recreation Guide | Spring Summer 2019 www.leeds1000islands.ca | www.gananoque.ca 35 FACILITIES FACILITIES

Facilities for Rent Other Community Facilities for Rent We have facilities for family functions, celebrations, meetings and community events. For Rockport Recreation Hall rental of Gananoque Facilities, visit app.bookking.ca/Ganpub. For rental of TLTI facilities, 115 Escott-Rockport Rd., Rockport Contact Jessica Mallory at 613-659-3296 follow the instructions below. Users must obtain required licenses and event insurance. Main floor | Capacity: 59 Amenities: accessible washroom, kitchen facilities Second floor | Capacity: 75 Community Halls/Banquet Facilities Meeting Rooms Amenities: accessible ramp and washroom Lou Jeffries, Gananoque & T.L.T.I Recreation Centre Seniors Room Gananoque Curling Club Banquet Facilities 1 Jessie St., Lansdowne Contact Jayne at 613-382-3281 or 600 King St. E. in Gananoque Capacity: 40 people [email protected] Capacity: 185 people Amenities: small fridge, kitchenette, arrangements can Capacity: 169 Amenities: kitchen and bar be made to supply dishes, tables and chairs Amenities: tables, chairs, kitchen, catering, bar Lansdowne Community Hall Lyndhurst Library 1 Jessie St., Lansdowne 426 Lyndhurst Rd., Lyndhurst (back of library) Capacity: 275 people Capacity: 20 people Amenities: air conditioning, bar area, commercial Amenities: tables and chairs kitchen, sound system, stage area, wheel chair Fire Station 3 accessible washrooms, tables and chairs 153 County Road 32, Gananoque Seeley’s Bay Community Hall Capacity: 30 people 151 Main St., Seeley’s Bay Amenities: small kitchen with stove, sink, microwave, The Canada 150 Gord Brown Memorial Rink Capacity: 250 people tables, chairs The Town of Gananoque was the successful applicant to receive the Canada 150 Rink from the Ottawa International Amenities: elevator, kitchen, wheel chair accessible Hockey Festival and the Department of Canadian Heritage in September of 2018. The full size NHL rink which TLTI Emergency Services Training Centre washrooms, tables and chairs, air conditioning, bar area enjoyed over 150,000 skaters while it was in use at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, will be located adjacent to the Lou 312 Lyndhurst Road, Lyndhurst Jeffries Arena. In fall of 2018, Town Council voted to rename the ice rink to honour the legacy of long time Member Contact [email protected] of Parliament, Gord Brown and his many contributions to the community. Physical work will take place in May of Capacity: 15 or 20 (two rooms available) 2019 to ensure it is constructed for July of 2019 for the public to enjoy summer recreational amenities. Look for a Amenities: kitchenette, AV equipped, washrooms grand opening as the weather gets cool enough to make ice in November/December!

36 Community Recreation Guide | Spring Summer 2019 www.leeds1000islands.ca | www.gananoque.ca 37 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Emergency Preparedness Are you and your family prepared for emergency situations? Read below for information and tips on preparing for a severe storm. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR SEVERE STORMS DINNER & SPECIAL EVENT CRUISES Cruise through the 1000 Islands on one of our elegant dinner cruises or on an event cruise with ﬁrst class entertainment. How do I prepare for a storm? • Secure everything that might be blown around or torn loose – indoors and outdoors. Flying objects such as MAY garbage cans and lawn furniture can injure people and damage property. Mother’s Day Lunch Cruise ...... 12 • Trim dead branches and cut down dead trees to reduce the danger of these falling onto your house during a storm. Ambush, Canada’s Rockin Country Band ...... 25 • If you are indoors, stay away from windows, doors and fireplaces. JUNE • You may want to go to the sheltered area that you and your family chose for your emergency plan. Boldt Castle Family Fun Day ...... 15 • If you are advised by officials to evacuate, do so. Take your emergency kit with you. Sunset Dinner Cruise ...... 21 & 28 • You can use a cellular telephone during a severe storm, but its not safe to use a land-line telephone. Elvis Presley Tribute ...... 29 • If you are on the water and you see bad weather approaching, head for shore immediately. Always check the marine forecast before leaving for a day of boating and listen to weather reports during your cruise. • If you are in a car, stop the car away from trees or power lines that might fall on you. Stay there. JULY • On a farm, generally, the effects of severe storms on livestock are lessened by moving animals to avoid the Boldt Castle Fireworks & Family Dance ...... 4 storm; mitigating the storms effect if it cannot be avoided; or sheltering the animals, ensuring they have access to food and water. The approach taken would depend upon the type of disaster anticipated. Sunset Dinner Cruise ...... 5, 12, 19 & 26 Eagles Tribute...... 13 Know the Risks – Severe Storms include: Moonlight Dinner & Dance ...... 6 & 20 • Lightning Abba Mania ...... 27 • Thunderstorms Do you have a 72-hour kit? • Hail Visit getprepared.ca for more information on keeping safe during emergencies. AUGUST • Ice Storms Sunset Dinner Cruise ...... 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Blizzards Garth Brooks Tribute...... 3 The Bee Gee’s ...... 17 Moonlight Dinner & Dance...... 10 & 24 Fleetwood Mac Mania ...... 31

SEPTEMBER Sunset Dinner Cruise ...... 6, 13 & 20

For more details for dinner or event cruises go to GANBOATLINE.COM 613-382-2144 • 280 Main Street Gananoque, ON, K7G 2M2 38 Community Recreation Guide | Spring Summer 2019