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spring & summer 2010 burnaby.ca/active message from commission burnaby parks, recreation & culture commission Spring. Just the word alone has a bounce to it, an immediate sense of renewal Commission Meetings and fresh starts. And if you’re a golfer, the bounce of spring is the sight of a The Commission meets once a month, generally on small, white, dimpled ball landing on a fresh green carpet of grass (and, if you’re the third Wednesday, in the City Hall council chambers lucky, rolling right into the cup with a satisfying clunk). at 7pm. During commission meetings, which are For Burnaby golfers anticipating a new season of bounces, breaks and birdies, open to the public, public delegations are heard, there’s even more than the usual reason for cheer. At Burnaby Mountain, help correspondence is received and reports are presented us celebrate the opening of a brand-new, two-tiered, 60-stall driving range and by staff. Members then discuss the issues raised, debate expanded teaching facility (stay tuned for news about the spring opening!). With and vote. We extend a sincere invitation for you to get a fresh modern design concept, this 24,000-square-foot expansion will keep up involved in your community by attending a meeting. with ever-increasing demand for driving range space and allow our pros to offer For more information, please call 604-294-7115. even more advanced instruction areas. Community Over at Riverway Golf Course, plans are underway for an 11,500-square-foot Commission Meetings clubhouse with views of the championship course’s attractive water features. It’s your chance to see the Parks, Recreation and Culture Work is expected to be completed by next year. And remember, with both courses Commission in action right in your neighbourhood. The now outfitted with extensive new drainage systems, you can golf year-round – meeting is followed by a question-and-answer period, even after a west coast rain! then everyone is invited to join the commissioners for coffee and a chance to chat. Join us on: There are more great reasons to active: on a golf course, sports field or Wednesday, May 19, 7pm hiking trail; in a pool, skateboard park or yoga class; in a dance studio, painting Alan Emmott Centre class or pottery workshop. Inside or out, there are so many ways to active in 6650 Southoaks Crescent Burnaby. Open up this Leisure Guide or go to burnaby.ca/active. You’ll discover Wednesday, October 20, 7pm hundreds of ways to be creative, active and inspired through the top-notch arts Bonsor Recreation Complex and recreation programs offered all over our vibrant city. Start this spring with a 6550 Bonsor Avenue bounce in your step. active! Sav Dhaliwal Chair, Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission Brian Pound Coni O’Neill Brian Nasu Pietro Bruno Di Spirito Matt Foley Calendino (Council Representative) Katy Alkins-Jang Sav Dhaliwal Angela Thiele (Chairperson and Council Representative) Visit our website at burnaby.ca/active 3 Tax is No Longer Included in Fees welcome! it’s all here just for you! Due to the expected upcoming When work is finished or school’s out, that’s when you have time for yourself. Time to learn something changes to taxes in BC, taxes are new, take up a relaxing hobby or get some exercise. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services activities are no longer reflected in our fees. happening all over Burnaby in recreation centres, swimming pools and arenas. You and your family can ice Taxes will be added at the time of skate, make crafts or play basketball. You can learn to paint or dance, you can lift weights or just lift your payment, where applicable. spirits with some fun. And recreation isn’t just fun. It helps keep us all healthier and happier. This book lists hundreds of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services classes and activities taking place from March to August. There are things to do with your family, on your own or with a friend. Recreation is for everyone: children, teens, adults and seniors; people of all income levels; people with disabilities and people from different countries. The Leisure Guide tells you everything you need to know—how to sign up for an activity, where it’s held, how much it costs and what you’ll learn. Drop by any of our recreation or community centres anytime. We’ll be happy to show you around and tell you about all the exciting things you can do in Burnaby. Look for the next Leisure Guide in August. And remember, it’s all here just for you! bienvenue! c’est tout là pour vous! Après les classes ou le travail, le temps libre se pose. Voilà l’occasion d’apprendre quelque chose de nouveau, de se pencher sur un passe-temps relaxant, ou encore de faire de l’exercice. Les activités du Département des Parcs, de la Récréation et des Services culturels ont lieu dans des centres de récréation, des piscines et des centres sportifs dans tous les secteurs de Burnaby. Vous pouvez apprendre à peinturer ou à danser, à faire de l’haltérophilie ou tout simplement venir vous relever les esprits en vous amusant. Bien sûr, les activités récrrécréatives,éa en plus d’être amusantes, améliorent aussi la santé et facilitent le sourire! recreate with us! The Leisure Guide tells you everythingeveryth you need to know— hhowow tto sign up for an activity, wwherehere itit’s held, how much it costs andan what you’ll learn. 4 Register online: burnaby.ca/webreg welcome services & children adults Arts . 36-46 Arts . 100-111 information Activities . 46-47 Fitness . 116-119 Advertiser Index . 159 Camps . 56-61 Heritage . 113 Arts & Heritage . 146-152 Playground Activities . 63 Outdoor Recreation . 114-115 Active, Every Day . 154 Outdoor Recreation . 48-49 Safety Skills . 112 Birthday Party Information . 58 Sports . 49-55 Special Events . 112 Community Group Directory . 158-159 Swimming . 64-73 Sports . 120-124 Facility Information & Location Map . 6-7 Swimming . 125 Facility Rental Information . 156-157 Financial Assistance . 11 teens Golf Courses . 88 Burnaby’s Youth Centres . 74 55+(age 55 & older) Move for Health Day Events . 155 Arts . 75, 90-93 Arts . 126-128 Parks Information . 153 Activities . 94 Fitness . 135-137 Playcare Centres . 82 Outdoor Recreation . 94-95 General Interest. 129 Special Events . 78-79, 112, 138-139 Sports . 95-96 Health Services . 140-141 Swimming . 97-99 Social Activities . 130-134 Special Events . 138-139 adapted Trips . 142-145 for people with disabilities Services & Programs . 8-9 family NEW! Activities . 10-11 preschoolers Arts . 12-16 Activities . 17-20 Camps . 21 Outdoor Recreation . 21 Sports . 22-23 Swimming . 24-35 new this guide! We have pulled all the Family Activity offerings together in one section of this guide for easy reference. Flip to pages 10 & 11 to find an activity that your whole family can enjoy doing together! Access Services Events & Schedules Many recreation centres have automatic In the centre of this brochure is a section that includes: doors and accessible washrooms. Special events | active pass information | Weight room schedules For complete details, refer to Indoor cycling classes | Racquet court rentals | Golf courses | Fitness classes Burnaby’s Access Guidebook. Swimming schedules | Yoga/Pilates schedules To get a copy, call 604-294-7421. See pages 77-88 for all the details. Registration information is on page 162. 5 facility locations & features Registration information is on page 162. | burnaby.ca/webreg Cultural Centres Ice Skating Arenas Golf Courses Burnaby Art Gallery Bill Copeland Sports Centre Hours are seasonal at all locations; please call for details. 6344 Deer Lake Avenue | Phone: 604-297-4422 3676 Kensington Avenue Burnaby Mountain See pages 150 & 151 for complete information. Phone: 604-291-1261 | 24-hour Info: 604-298-0533 Golf Course & Driving Range Burnaby Village Museum M 9am-3:30pm, Tu-F 9-11:30am & 1-3pm 7600 Halifax Street | Phone: 604-280-7355 Closed Sa, Su & Statutory holidays 6501 Deer Lake Avenue | Phone: 604-297-4565 Twin arenas, 2,000-seat spectator capacity, ice skating and Central Park Pitch & Putt See pages 148 & 149 for complete information. other ice sports (fall/winter), dry-floor season (spring/summer), 3883 Imperial Street | Phone: 604-434-2727 Shadbolt Centre for the Arts meeting room rentals, food service; 73,000-sq-ft. space Kensington Park Pitch & Putt 6450 Deer Lake Avenue | Phone: 604-291-6864 available for conventions, consumer shows, concerts and 5889 Curtis Street | Phone: 604-291-9525 Box Office: 604-205-3000 | Rentals: 604-205-3020 banquets. Access Features: seating, washrooms, showers. See pages 146 & 147 for complete information. Riverway Golf Course & Driving Range Kensington Complex 9001 Riverway Place | Phone: 604-280-4653 Community Recreation Centres 6159 Curtis Street & Indoor Pools Phone: 604-299-8354 | 24-hour Info: 604-298-0533 Sports Fields & Stadiums M-W 9am-12noon & 1-3pm Burnaby Lake Sports Complex Bonsor Recreation Complex (with pool) Th & F 9am-1pm 3677 Kensington Avenue 6550 Bonsor Avenue | Phone: 604-439-1860 Closed Sa, Su & statutory holidays Info: 604-294-6047 | Bookings: 604-294-7459 M-F 6am-11pm, Sa 7:10am-10pm, Su 7:10am-11pm Ice skating and other ice sports (fall/winter), dry-floor season Five artificial turf fields, a 10,000-sq-ft. clubhouse with Swimming pool, leisure pool, sauna, whirlpool, racquet courts, (spring/summer), snack bar, meeting room rentals. changing/meeting rooms and food services. gymnasium, weight room, fine arts, yoga and dance studios, Access Features: wheelchair-accessible main level. Access Features: washrooms/changing rooms. seniors’ lounge/activity rooms, pro shop, fitness classes, meeting/activity/party room rentals, banquet hall (capacity Seniors’ Centres Swangard Stadium 300).