Kings County RECREATION GUIDE Fall 2017
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COUNTY OF KINGS Page 3 VILLAGE OF Page 9 TOWN OF BERWICK Page 19 RECREATION SERVICES PORT WILLIAMS Director of Community Nichole Gilbert Village Office Development Coordinator of (902) 542-4411 Debbie J.H. Elliott Recreation Services villageoffi[email protected] (902) 538-8068 ext. 10 (902) 690-6124 www.portwilliams.com [email protected] [email protected] Carol Boylan-Hartling Ashley Brooker CANNING AND DISTRICT Page 12 Recreation Coordinator (902) 538-8068 ext. 2 Interim Active Living Coordinator RECREATION [email protected] (902) 690-6190 Jennie Weisner [email protected] Recreation Director Katie Verrette (902) 582-2033 Active Living Coordinator Check us out on Facebook: Municipality [email protected] (902) 538-8068 ext. 7 of Kings Recreation Services and online at www.canningrecreation.com [email protected] www.countyofkings.ca/common/pars www.berwick.ca
VILLAGE OF NEW MINAS Page 14 TOWN OF WOLFVILLE Page 7 VILLAGE OF KINGSTON Page 22 John Ansara, Recreation Director Wolfville Department of (902) 681-6577 Glen Abriel, Community Development: [email protected] Recreation Coordinator Nick Zamora www.newminas.com (902) 765-2800 Community Development Officer [email protected] www.kingstonnovascotia.ca (902) 670-0131 TOWN OF KENTVILLE Page 16 [email protected] Gillian Yorke, General Inquiries James Collicutt, Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant (902) 542-0368 (902) 679-2539 [email protected] [email protected] General Inquiries: recreation@wolfille.ca www.kentville.ca or www.wolfville.ca
JUMPSTART/KIDSPORT FUNDS 2017-2018 Jumpstart & Kidsport Funds help financially disadvantaged kids be involved in organized recreation and sport.
Application Deadlines: January 1st, March 1st, May 1st, July 1st, September 1st, November 1st
For more information please contact: Nicole Gilbert Municipality of the County of Kings Phone: (902) 690.6124 Email: ngilbert @countyofkings.ca www.countyofkings.ca/pars
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For more information on Community these grant opportunities Support Programs, please contact: Grants, & Funding Lisa Amon (902) 690-6191 Opportunities: /ÊÀii\Ê1-888-337-2999 Not for Profit Organizations [email protected] interested in applying for funding For more information on funding programs are encouraged to programs please visit: contact the Municipality to ensure www.countyofkings.ca/ they meet funding criteria and information/communitysupport. deadlines for the following grant aspx programs:
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Kings County Recreation Guide - Fall 2017 | 3 KINGS COUNTY RED CROSS Learn to Swim
Swimming lessons are located at the CoSt: NS Youth Facility: $50 for up to Level 6 1442 County Home Rd. Waterville, NS (30 minute class) Kings County Recreation offers $55 for Levels 7-10 Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions (45 minute class) (10 weeks each)
Fall Registration Date: Monday, September 11th, 2017. Registration will be ONLINE at www.countyofkings.ca or in person at the Municipality of the County of Kings Office – 87 Cornwallis Street, Kentville at the Finance counter. First Swim Lessons: Saturday September 23, 2017 and Sunday, September 24, 2017 Winter Registration Date: Monday, December 18, 2017. Registration will be ONLINE at www.countyofkings.ca or in person at the Municipality of the County of Kings Office – 87 Cornwallis Street, Kentville at the Finance counter. First Swim Lesson: Saturday January 6, 2018 Please note that this fall’s registration will be ONLINE or in person. For more information, contact: Nichole Gilbert at (902) 690-6124 Adult Learn to Swim Program: Please contact call (902) 690-6124 for more information. / iÃiÊiÃÃÃÊÀÕÊvÀÊ£äÊÜiiðÊ/ iÊVÃÌÊÃÊfÈä° Public Drop In KINGS COUNTY AQUATIC SUNDAY PUBLIC SWIM TIMES 4:30 - 5:30 pm Family Open Swim Swim Program: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Family Open Swim Kings County Recreation’s drop in swims TUESDAY 6:30 - 7:30 pm Aqua Fitness (adults) at the NS Youth Facility, Waterville will 9:00 - 10:00 am Senior’s Swim (50+) 7:30 - 8:30 pm Adult Lane Swim 10:00 - 11:00 am Aqua Fitness resume on Sunday, September 24th. / iÃiÊ«À}À>ÃÊ>ÀiÊvviÀi`ÊÌÊÌ iÊ (Shallow Water) We offer family swims, adult lane swims, general public and there is no ££\ääÊ££\{xÊ>Ê *>ÀiÌÉ/ÌÊ parent and tot swims, seniors’ swims registration required. The price is 11:45 - 12:45pm Aqua Fitness (Deep Water) and aquafit. $3.00 per adult and $1.00 per child, per session. Look for our drop in swim schedule at: WEDNESDAY www.countyofkings.ca/common/pars/ 4:30 - 5:30 pm Family Open Swim swimprograms.aspx 5:30 - 6:30 pm Family Open Swim POOL RENTALS: 6:30 - 7:30 pm Aqua Fitness (adults) Bookings for pool parties and group Cost: $3.00/Adult $1.00/Child 7:30 - 8:30 pm Adult Lane Swim functions are available on Saturday’s (January – May and October – December) Youth Aquatic Corps: THURSDAY from 4:30 pm - 5:20 pm, 5:30 pm - 6:20 pm, Looking to enhance your aquatic 9:00 - 10:00 am Senior’s Swim (50+) 6:30 pm - 7:20 pm. Cost $30. leadership skills by working towards your 10:00 - 10:30 am Aqua Walk To book please contact (902) 690-6124 Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion or Bronze 10:30 - 11:30 am Shallow Water or [email protected] Cross? Join the Youth Aquatic Corps! Aqua Fitness Please contact Nichole at 11:30 - 12:00 pm Aqua Walk Please park across the street in the 902-690-6124 or 12:00 - 1:00 pm Deep water Aqua gravel parking lot at the Waterville [email protected] Fitness with Fins (adults Fire Department. for more information.
4 | Kings County Recreation Guide - Fall 2017 Kings 55+ Bus Trip Thursday, November 23, 2017 GRAFTON STREET DINNER THEATRE PRESENTS
♣ Viva ♠ ♦ ♥ ♣ Las Vegas! ♦
$70
A Yuletide celebration featuring festive holiday hits from Elvis, The Rat Pack, Wayne Newton, Cher, Celine Dion and many more! $ TICKETS GO ON SALE SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 70 LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE Transportation ♣ Live Performance 3 Course Meal
The bus leaves Kingston Fire Hall at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Village Of Kingston office, Berwick School at 4 p.m. and Louis Millett Berwick Town Hall and Municipality of the County of Complex, New Minas at 4:30 p.m. Kings payment is required in order to reserve your ticket
For more information contact Nichole Gilbert at 902.690.6124 or [email protected]
Kings County Recreation Guide - Fall 2017 | 5 LOUIS MILLET COMMUNITY CENTRE, NEW MINAS
This workshop was specifically developed for female volunteers and staff within the Recreation, Sport and Physical Activity sectors in Nova Scotia. This engaging session will support participants in strengthening their leadership in vital roles such as: Boards of Directors, Committees, Task Groups, Special Events and Community Action initiatives.
6 | Kings County Recreation Guide - Fall 2017 CONTINUE KINGS COUNTY FALL 2017 PROGRAMS START SEPTEMBER 18TH FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Toddler Tonics Preschool Program Let’s Get Up & Move Preschool Program Playful Pals 9:30 - 11:00 am 9:30 - 11:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 11:30 am Playgroups 10 weeks 9:30 - 11:30 am Child Care Parent Club Sept 20th - Dec 6th Parent Club all locations 9:30 - 11:30 am 9:30 - 11:30 am Rhyme Time 9:30 - 11:30 am Oct 6th - Dec 15th 9:30 - 10:30 am Wolfville Rec Centre Tumble Bugs County Crafters Location: Kingston Child Care 7 Victoria Ave, Wolfville 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 11:30 am Lions Club 9:30 - 11:30 am Location: Louis Millet Centre, New Minas Child Care Tumble Bugs Let’s Get Messy! Waterville Fire Hall Sept 18th to Nov 27th 9:30 - 11:30 am 10:30 - 11:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am 1415 County Home Rd, Cambridge 10 weeks Location: Louis Millet Fun with Food Scholastic Book orders Sept 20th to Nov 29th Centre, New Minas New Beginnings Church 9:30 - 11 am are available monthly. Baby & Me 1151 Bridge Street, Location: Louis Millet Greenwood Centre, New Minas 10:30 - 11:30 am Parenting Course 10 weeks Play With Me 6:00 - 8:00 pm LE Shaw Oct 2nd to Dec 11th 1:30 - 2:30 pm Play Group Plus NSCC Kingstec Campus Elementary School Location: Autism Centre 10 - 11:30 am 4 weeks 486 Oak Island Road, Kingston Oct 19th, 26th, Avonport Wellness Child Care 9:30 - 11:30 am Nov 2nd & 9th for Women Child Care available 1:00 - 2:30 pm Rhyme Time SATURDAY 10:00 - 11:00 am 10 weeks SHAFT: Oct. 2nd - Dec. 11th Location: Louis Millet Centre - New Minas Super Happy Child Care Active Family-fun 1:00 - 2:30 pm Express Yourself Time Prenatal with Art Help Support the Every Saturday from Nov 4th 1:00 - 2:00 pm Kings County Family 6:00 - 8:30 pm to March 17th Location: Louis Millet Oct 4th - Dec 13th Resource Centre (Except Dec 23rd & 30th) Centre - New Minas Family Fitness Time when you eat at Sept 11th - Oct 30th Boston Pizza! Location: Kentville 6:00 - 7:00 pm Soccer Dome Mixing Generations Location: Louis Millet Write our name (various staff) Centre - New Minas on the back of your 10:00 - 12:00 pm 2:30 - 3:30 pm Nov 1st to Dec 6th receipt and put it in Shannex - Second their box. /ÕiÃ`>ÞÊvÊÌ iÊÌ Oct 10th, Nov 14th & Dec 12th
SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS are available monthly!
*Contact us for information on parenting workshops: (902) 678-5760 | [email protected] | www.kcfrc.ca 503A Main Street, Kentville
Kings County Recreation Guide - Fall 2017 | 7 TOWN OF WOLFVILLE Wolfville Visitor Information Centre / iÊ6ÃÌÀÊvÀ>ÌÊ iÌÀiÊ>ÌÊ 11 Willow Avenue is open 10 am - 6 pm, 7 days per week from early May until the end of October. Here you can find information and resources about Wolfville and the entire Fundy Shore region. For more information about the Visitor Information Centre please contact: For the most up to date information Darrell Doucette, Visitor Information about recreation and active living Centre Manager. (902) 542-7000 opportunities in Wolfville visit Toll Free: 1-877-999-7117 www.wolfville.ca. [email protected] Programs & event information can also be found at Valley Events Online, Acadia WOLFVILLE’S Athletics, the Grapevine & Valley Family Fun. NIGHT OF LIGHTS Join us for an evening full of great / iÊ /Ê/À>Êi>`ÊÊ7vÛiÊÃÊV>Ìi`Ê Wolfville Community entertainment and fun activities that the at the East end of Main Street, across Development Department: whole family can enjoy from 6:30 - 8:30 pm from Willow Park. Nick Zamora, Community on Friday, December 1st, 2018 at Development Officer Clock Park. (902) 670-0131 [email protected] HARVEST MOON TRAILWAY After years of planning, collaboration, THE MUDLEY FUND consultations and trail-building, the ÃÃÃÌ}ÊÀiÃ`iÌÃÊvÀÊÌ iÊ/ÜÊvÊ >«ÃÊ6>iÞÊ/À>ÃÊ >ÌÊ6/ ®]Ê Wolfville to participate in recreational of which Wolfville is a member, is proud programming. Please visit www.wolfville.ca/ ÌÊ«ÀiÃiÌÊ/ iÊ>ÀÛiÃÌÊ Ê/À>Ü>Þ]Ê program-assistance.html for more a high-quality trail experience united information. under one name to increase trail use and experience in the Valley region.
/ iÊ££ÇiÌÀiÊ>ÀÛiÃÌÊ Ê/À>Ü>ÞÊ /®ÊÌÀ>ÛiÀÃiÃÊÌ iÊ>«ÃÊ6>iÞÊ through beautiful towns along the former rail line, connecting the UNESCO World TOWN OF WOLFVILLE Heritage Site of Grand Pré to the historic AFTER SCHOOL seaside town of Annapolis Royal. PROGRAMS
Wolfville After School Programs are open to school-aged children from Wolfville and the surrounding area. Students may bus from Gaspereau and L.E. Shaw TRAILS Elementary Schools, or be dropped off Check out Wolfville’s many walking/ at Wolfville School. Program Instructors hiking trails and the Reservoir Park Bike will meet participants at Wolfville School -ÃÊ*>ÀÊEÊ iÊ/À>ÃtÊTown of Wolfville between 2:45 and 3 pm and walk them to Trails Map: www.wolfville.ca/parks-and- the Rec Centre for programming. trails.html To register, please email: [email protected]
8 | Kings County Recreation Guide - Fall 2017 CONTINUED TOWN OF WOLFVILLE MONDAY AFTER THE BELL WOLFVILLE CURLING CLUB / iÊ ÌÌiÊ,VÃÊ«À}À>ÊLi}ÃÊi>ÀÞÊ THEATRE PROGRAMS ÛiLiÀÊ>`ÊÀÕÃÊÊ/ ÕÀÃ`>ÞÊ AND IMPROV afternoons from 3:30-5 pm. Children from 2:45 - 5 pm at the Wolfville Recreation Stay tuned to: ages 6 to 16 are welcome to join and to Centre. 10 classes starting September www.wolfville.ca/recreation-programs learn to curl. 18th, 2017. Open to children ages 6-12 for more information on additional For information, please contact: Cost: $50 for 10-week session or $5 for after school programs! Violy Curry one day drop-in. Coordinator 902-542-3615 TUESDAY COMMUNITY CLUB / iÊiÊ>`ÊÜiÊ-iÀÃÊ>}iÊxä³®Ê TRAILBLAZERS PROGRAMS curl on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2:45 - 5 pm at the Wolfville Recreation mornings from 9:30 - 11:30am. New BLOMIDON MULTISPORT CLUB curlers are always welcome and pay only Centre. 10 classes starting September / iÊVÕLÊvviÀÃÊ>Ê««ÀÌÕÌÞÊÌÊiÝ«ÀiÊ 19th, 2017. Open to children ages 6-12 $200 in their first season with the club. a variety of fundamental sport and Regular membership fees are $300 if Cost: $60 for 12-week session or $5 for movement skills that encourage lifelong one day drop-in. paid on or before December 1 and $330 participation in swimming, cycling and after December 1, in any given year. New running. members are always welcome and need WEDNESDAY www.wolfvilletriathlonclub.wordpress.com only arrive before 9:15 am in order to be WOLFVILLE placed on a team. ART Stick curling is thriving at the Wolfville 2:45 - 5 pm at the Wolfville Recreation GYMNASTICS CLUB Curling Centre. with over 30 or more Centre. 12 classes starting September Starts mid Oct. and runs to the end of members already using the stick for 27th, 2017. Open to children ages 6 - 12 March for ages 3-4 and the end of April regular play. Come and give it a try. Cost: $80 for 12-week session or $10 for vÀÊxÞÀÃÊ>`ÊÕ«°Ê/ iÊVÕLÊÀÕÃÊÊÌ iÊ one day drop-in. Üiii`ÃÊvÀÊ7vÛiÊ-V °Ê/ iÀiÊ Visit www.wolfvillecurlingclub.ca are various 1 hr times and programs for more information on curling programs that you may choose from. Coaches are THURSDAY in Wolfville. all qualified instructors, most of whom are Acadia University students and all WOLFVILLE SKATING CLUB COOKING of which have years of experience in >->ÌiÊ>`Ê-/,->ÌiÊ«À}À>ÃÊ 2:45 - 5 pm at the Wolfville Recreation V>V }ÊÀÊÌÀ>}ÊÊ}Þ>ÃÌVðÊÊ/ iÊ beginning in October. Centre. 11 classes starting September gymnasts are exposed to all of the Artistic Visit www.wolfvilleskatingclub.ca for more 21st, 2017. Open to children ages 6 - 12 gymnastic apparatuses: floor, vault, bars, Cost: $80 for 11-week session or $10 for beam, pommel horse, rings etc. information. one day drop-in. [email protected] VALLEY ATHLETICS [email protected] WOLFVILLE SOCCER CLUB http://wolfvillesoccer.ca HIKE NOVA SCOTIA www.hikenovascotia.ca/news-events
Kings County Recreation Guide - Fall 2017 | 9 PORT WILLIAMS
Information about Village organizations and activities can be found on the Port Williams website www.portwilliams.com. Under Community choose Recreation. If you have any questions please DANCETIME AT KENWO DUPLICATE contact Recreation Director PORT WILLIAMS BRIDGE CLUB Matt MacKenzie at 902-698-9086 or >Vi/iÊ>ÌÊ*ÀÌÊ7>ÃÊÃÊ>ÊÃV>Ê KenWo is the friendly Duplicate Bridge email [email protected]. dance club comprised of people interested ÕL°Ê/ iÞÊ `Ê}>iÃÊÊ `>ÞÊ>`Ê in both Standard and Latin ballroom /ÕiÃ`>ÞÊiÛi}ÃÊ>ÌÊÇÊ«ÊÕÌÊ"VÌLiÀÊ `>V}°ÊÊ/ iÞÊiiÌÊÌÊ`>ViÊÊ-Õ`>ÞÊ 1st when the days and times will change afternoons from 3 - 5 pm at the Community ÌÊ/ÕiÃ`>Þ]Ê7i`iÃ`>ÞÊ>`Ê/ ÕÀÃ`>ÞÊ Centre. afternoons at 1 pm.
/ iÊVÕLÊ >ÃÊLiiÊÊiÝÃÌiViÊÃViÊ 2003, with members coming from all over with different levels of dance experience. / iÞÊ>ÀiÊ>ÊVÕL]ÊÌÊ>ÊÃV ]ÊLÕÌÊ`Ê occasionally have certified guest instructors offering workshops for club members and club members are always willing to share expertise. Pre-existing knowledge of ballroom dancing is a requirement to join COMMUNITY FAMILY the club. In addition to their regular practice sessions, CHRISTMAS TREE they also host several dances throughout LIGHTING PARTY the year: Christmas and Spring dances and / iÊ>Õ>Ê ÕÌÞÊ>ÞÊ ÀÃÌ>ÃÊ some theme dances in-between. /ÀiiÊ } Ì}Ê*>ÀÌÞÊÜÊLiÊ i`ÊÊ-Õ°Ê / iÞÊ>ÃÊ«ÀÛ`iÊLÀ`}iÊiÃÃÃÊ Nov. 26 starting at 6 pm at the Community >Vi/iÊÛÌiÃÊÞÕÊ>`ÊÞÕÀÊ`>ViÊ periodically and will try and provide a Centre. Dress for outside and inside as the partner to drop by and see what they are partner if needed (contact Joy Cavazzi evening will begin with the Christmas tree >Ê>LÕÌ°Ê/ iÊÀi}Õ>ÀÊÃi>ÃÊÀÕÃÊvÀÊ at (902) 678-6738). For more lighting, carol singing and greeting Santa as September to May. If you would like further information email Brian DeLong at he arrives on a PWVFD fire truck and then information, please email [email protected] or call everyone is invited into the Community [email protected]. (902) 765-4182 (home) or (902) 760-2814 (cell). iÌÀi°Ê/ iÀiÊÜÊLiÊa treat bag for the You may also contact Jean Mackenzie kids after they tell Santa their Christmas at [email protected]. wishes, refreshments, and more. A highlight of the event is the United Baptist Church’s baked goods ticket auction.
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MURDOCH C. SMITH PORT WILLIAMS PARK For more information please contact / iÊ*ÀÌÊ7>ÃÊ*>ÀÊÃÊV>Ìi`ÊÊ Christina by calling (902) 599-1900 MEMORIAL LIBRARY or emailing [email protected] or / iÊLÀ>ÀÞÊÃÊV>Ìi`Ê>ÌÊ£ä{xÊ >Ê-Ì]Ê Highway 358, across from Centennial Drive. / iÊ«>ÀÊÜ>ÃÊiÃÌ>Là i`ÊÊÓä£äÊ>`ÊÜ>ÃÊ contact Gemma by calling (902) 300-5405 beside the fire hall. We’re open Mondays or emailing [email protected]. and Fridays from 2 - 5 pm and 6:30 - 8:30 pm, a community effort with the goal being a Wednesdays from 10 am - 5 pm, and safe and friendly place for kids of all ages to Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm. gather and play. In addition to having plenty PORT WILLIAMS Our library is part of the Annapolis Valley of parking, the park includes, an amazing Regional Library enabling items to be «>ÞÊÃÌÀÕVÌÕÀiÊvÀÊV `ÀiÊÓ£ÓÊÞi>ÀðÊ/ iÀiÊ RECREATION PROGRAMS borrowed from, and returned to, any of are five awesome slides, climbers and these branches. ÃÌi««}ÃÌiðÊ/ iÊiµÕ«iÌÊÃÊÀÕ`i`Ê Active Aging: Acadia’s top Kinesiology out with swings (for babies as well), some Students use their expertise to design What kind of items does the library stationary pieces and most recently, a tire- physical training sessions for seniors of all carry? 9ÕÊ>iÊÌ°Ê/ iÞÊ >ÛiÊwVÌÊ>`Ê swing that was donated by a local resident. iÝiÀVÃiÊ>LÌiÃtÊ/ iÀÊ«À}À>ÊÃÊvVÕÃi`Ê non-fiction for all ages and all reading / iÀiÊÃÊ>Ê >À`ÃÕÀv>ViÊVÕÀÌÊÌ >ÌÊÃÊÕÃi`ÊvÀÊ on improving health through aerobic, abilities including a children’s area with basketball and ball hockey (a local resident flexibility and strength based exercise for books, toys and DVDs and a teen corner. donated hockey nets). ÃiÀÃ°Ê ÛiÀÞÊ/ÕiÃ`>ÞÊ>`Ê/ ÕÀÃ`>ÞÊ>ÌÊÌ iÊ / iÞÊ >ÛiÊiÝÌiÃÛiÊViVÌÃÊvÊ>À}iÊ As their 40th anniversary project the Port Port Williams Community Centre. Start print books, graphic novels, magazines Williams & District Lions Club donated a date and times to be posted on our >`Ê Ê ÕLÊÊ>Ê >}ÊÌðÊ/ iÞÊ >ÛiÊ sun shelter built by local business, Wise website at: www.portwilliams.com. audiobooks on CD as well as a wide "ÜÊiÀÞ°Ê/ iÊÜ>}ÊÌÀ>Êvi>ÌÕÀiÃÊÌÀiiÃÊ variety of music CDs. For all those with >`ÊLiV iÃÊ`>Ìi`ÊLÞÊÀiÃ`iÌðÊ/ iÊ Tennis for Seniors: Fun, social, physical devices, we have an incredible selection *>ÀÊÃÊ>ÃÊ iÊÌÊ>ÊiÜÊ-ÌÀÞ7>\Ê/ iÊ exercise! Beginners welcome. Every of downloadable eBooks and audiobooks. ÕVÊ->ÞÃÊLÞÊ/ÀÞÊ7ÃÊqÊ>ÊÌiÀ>VÌÛiÊ Wednesday 9 am, at the tennis courts next And don’t forget the staggering variety of initiative that combines the benefits of to the elementary school. We move indoors in the Community Centre at the ÛiÃ]Ê/6Êà ÜÃÊ>`Ê`VÕiÌ>ÀiÃÊÊ physical activity, time outdoors, literacy, art, i`ÊvÊ-i«ÌiLiÀ°Ê/ ÃÊ«À}À>ÊÃÊ DVD and Blu-Ray. Or their Wii and X-Box community and family time. Picnic tables absolutely FREE. }>iðÊ/ iÞÊiÛiÊ >ÛiÊ«i`iÌiÀÃÊ>`Ê and waste receptacles are in good supply energy meters. and there is even a porta-potty! Visit our donor garden and take a peek at all those Senior Walking: Every Monday and Friday at 9 am. Find your own pace and rhythm In addition to six public computers, they Ü Ê>`iÊÌ ÃÊ«>ÀÊ«ÃÃLi°Ê/ iÊ*ÀÌÊ to the tunes of rock and roll. Port Williams have open Wi-Fi and offer colour printing Williams Park – built by the community Community Centre. for 50 cents per sheet, black and white for all to enjoy. printing for 20 cents per sheet and free After School Multisport Program: scanning. September 25th - December 21st.
At various times throughout the year, / ÃÊÕÌëÀÌÊ«À}À>ÊÜÊÃiiÊ>ÊÛ>ÀiÌÞÊ we offer one-on-one computer tutorials, of sports being offered teaching the preschool storytimes, afterschool art kids teamwork and numerous physical workshops, teen hangouts and an ever- skills. Sports include tennis, baseball, changing assortment of programs, shows soccer, volleyball, ball hockey, badminton, and special events. Currently the following basketball, track and field activities programs are being offered: and more!
/ iÊLÀ>ÀÞ½ÃÊv>Ê«À}À>}ÊVÕ`iÃÊ Stay tuned to www.portwilliams.com Bookworms Story time for children 3 - 5 PORT WILLIAMS PLAYGROUP / iÊ*ÀÌÊ7>ÃÊ*>Þ}ÀÕ«ÊÀÕÃÊ`ÕÀ}Ê for more details regarding this program! from 10:30 - 11:30 am followed by Busy the school year (from September to June) Babies where there will be reading, singing vÀÊ£ä\ÎäÊ>ÊÊ£ÓÊ«ÊiÛiÀÞÊ/ÕiÃ`>ÞÊ FREE Adult Yoga: Join us Monday nights and playing for little ones from 0 - 2 and morning at the Port Williams United Baptist from September 18th - December 11th their caregivers on Fridays from 11:30 am ÕÀV °Ê/ iÊ}ÀÕ«ÊÃÊ«iÊÌÊv>ÌÃÊÕ«ÊÌÊ for a free Yoga class from 7 pm - 8 pm. - noon. For more info about these preschoolers and their caregivers and there / iÊ«À}À>ÊÜÊLiÊi>`ÊLÞÊÕÀʵÕ>wi`Ê programs visit valleylibrary.ca or ÃÊÊV >À}iÊÌÊ>ÌÌi`°Ê/ iÊÀ}ÊÃÊÃiÌÊ teachers in training, Lisa Quintin and Beth call (902) 542-3005. up with unstructured playtime and snacks Louise Ross. Bring your mat, and a smile - for the children and adults! all levels are welcome and encouraged!
Kings County Recreation Guide - Fall 2017 | 11 PORT WILLIAMS Community Coed Slo Pitch: REMEMBRANCE DAY For more information call Ruth Butler Let’s Play Ball! Bring your glove and your at (902) 542-5805 or visit our blog at bat and join us in playing a fun game of OBSERVANCE townandcountryquilters.blogspot.ca baseball. All ages are welcome, and all skill / iÊ6>}iÊÜÊ `ÊÌÃÊ>Õ>Ê levels are encouraged to join! We will play Remembrance Day Observance on Sun. Wednesdays from 6 - 7:30 pm, starting June Nov. 5 at 2 pm at the Veteran’s Memorial VALLEY STAMP CLUB / iÊ6>iÞÊ-Ì>«Ê ÕLÊiiÌÃÊ>ÌÊ£\ÎäÊ«Ê 6th until late October at the Newcombe Ball (behind the Community Centre) where on the first and third Saturdays of the Field (behind PWES). Free of charge, just tribute will be paid to those men and month (except July and August) in the all we ask is you bring a friend and a smile! women who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend the freedom that Canadians enjoy Multi-Purpose Room at the Port Williams Community Centre. Each meeting includes Port Williams Run/Walk Club: today. Members of the Habitant Branch a short program presented by a club /ÕiÃ`>ÞÃÊ>ÌÊÈ\ÎäÊ«Ê>`Ê->ÌÕÀ`>ÞÃÊ #73 Royal Canadian Legion will provide the member or guest and an auction. at 8:30 am. We would like to welcome colour party and members of the Atlantic Visitors and guests always welcome. runners of ALL levels (beginner to hardcore) Canadian WWII Living History Association For more information about the club as well as walkers to our club. Membership ÜÊ>iÊÕ«ÊÌ iÊÛ}Ê«>ÀÌÞ°Ê/ iÊ, *Ê*«iÊ please contact Gordon Leslie at is FREE! We meet twice a week at the Port and Drum Band will be provide music for (902) 679-2851 or [email protected] Williams Community Centre (youth room). the service. Refreshments will be served Come when you can, make some friends, after the ceremony and the Living History and become part of an active community Association will have a display of Second of movers. Match up your pace and goals World War uniforms and equipment. with others in the club. Return to a common space and socialize as a group. All runners/ SANTA BREAKFAST walkers will be self directed and choose to / iÊ>Õ>Ê*7 -É ÃÊ run/walk at their own risk. Santa Breakfast will be held on November 25 from Stay tuned for updates to Port Williams 8 - 10 am at the Port Williams Programs at www.portwilliams.com or Community Centre. Pancakes join the Facebook group online! Please and sausage will be served. contact Matt MacKenzie at (902) 698-9086 ÀiiÜÊvviÀ}°Ê/ViÌÃÊÜÊ or [email protected]. be sold on Christmas gift basket and Santa and the PORT WILLIAMS VOLUNTEER Acadia Hockey Axemen and Soccer Axewomen will be FIRE DEPARTMENT – there. Proceeds will go to the FIRE PREVENTION WEEK PWES Breakfast Program, the OPEN HOUSE Home and School and the Port / iÊ i«>ÀÌiÌÊÜÊLiÊ `}Ê>Ê"«iÊ Williams and District Lions Club ÕÃiÊÊ-Õ`>Þ]Ê"VÌLiÀÊ£x°Ê/ ÃÊÞi>À½ÃÊ Christmas Hamper Project. Fire Prevention Week theme is: “Every -iV`Ê ÕÌÃ\Ê*>ÊÓÊ7>ÞÃÊ"ÕÌ»°Ê/ iÀiÊ TOWN AND COUNTRY will be colouring sheets, a storytime, games, QUILTERS’ GUILD and the chance to look at fire trucks and /ÜÊ>`Ê ÕÌÀÞÊ+ÕÌiÀÃ½Ê equipment close up. Kids will even be able Guild meets at the Port to use a real fire hose and help a firefighter Williams Community Centre in put out a “house fire”. the multi-purpose room at 7 pm on the second Wednesday of each month from September to June. All quilters, beginner to expert, are welcome to join the guild for meetings, monthly workshops, charity projects, guest speakers, show and share, and a biennial retreat. Membership is $20 yearly.
12 | Kings County Recreation Guide - Fall 2017 CANNING & DISTRICT RECREATIONAL COMMISSION ARCHERY Every Sunday at NKEC join Gordon Porter from 1 - 3 pm there is a drop in archery program. It is $4 per person for the afternoon. Children (who are old enough to understand and respect all safety rules) and adults are invited. All needed equipment is provided by Gordon Porter.
WALKING GROUP IN CANNING Need a little motivation to get moving? ANNAPOLIS VALLEY iiÌÊÕ«ÊÜÌ ÊÕiÊ-Õ`>ÞÃ]Ê/ÕiÃ`>ÞÃ]Ê>`Ê TABLE TENNIS CLUB / ÕÀÃ`>ÞÃÊvÀÊ>ÊÜ>Ê>ÀÕ`ÊÌ iÊÌÜt / iÊ>«ÃÊ6>iÞÊ/>LiÊ/iÃÊ ÕLÊ For more info, contact Julie at 6// ®ÊÃÊ«iÊÌÊiÛiÀÞiÊvÊ>Ê>}iÃ°Ê (902) 582-3602.
CANNING & DISTRICT / iÊ}ÀÕ«ÊiiÌÃÊ>ÌÊ Ê ÀÌ i>ÃÌÊ }ÃÊ Education Centre) on Wednesdays from KINGSPORT FITNESS RECREATIONAL COMMISSION 5 pm - 6:30 pm or Sundays from 1 pm - 3 pm. & WELLNESS SOCIETY Jennie Weisner Recreation Director PROGRAM (902) 582-2033 CANNING RECREATION Want to improve your fitness, strength [email protected] TENNIS “TRY-IT”! >`ÊviiÊ}Ài>ÌÊ̶ÊÊÕÃtÊ/ iÊ }ëÀÌÊ www.canningrecreation.com We will be hosting a family tennis try-it Fitness and Wellness Society has something www.facebook.com/canningrecreation session for anyone looking to try out the for everyone! We run a variety of programs at affordable prices throughout the year at **Please note our Facebook page has changed! sport! We will have coaches available to lead a 1 hour session covering the the Lloyd Memorial Centre in Kingsport. basics from the serve, rally, and scoring! All classes are listed on our events calendar NKEC LIFTS at canningrecreation.com! We will be launching our weight lifting Contact the rec office for more information and to register. For more information please contact program in partnership with Acadia Melanie at (902) 300-6300 or Christine at *iÀvÀ>ViÊ/À>}Ê>}>ÊÌ ÃÊv>ÊqÊÌ ÃÊ CANNING RECREATION (902) 692-8277. Check out our Facebook year we are expanding to include a boys page by searching Kingsport Fitness and weight lifting program as well. Details will OUTDOOR FITNESS Wellness Society. be made available in early September so ORIENTATION keep an eye out in the school newsletter! Have you seen the excellent outdoor Our programs are partially funded by Kings fitness equipment available behind the Active Seniors Grant, the Eastern Kings GLOOSCAP new multi-compex on J. Jordan Road? Ever Memorial Health Foundation and Canning AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM wonder what kind of fun you could have & District Recreation Commission. Jennie will be working with a great team there? Join us for a orientation session this at Glooscap again this year to continue to September Contact the rec office for BIGELOW NATURE TRAIL provide a fantastic and FREE after school more information and to register! Officially opened in September of 2011, program for everyone! Be sure to check out Ì iÊ }iÜÊ >ÌÕÀiÊ/À>Ê«ÃÊvÀÊ the information sent out in early September. GLOOSCAP DISTRICT ARENA behind the soccer field at Northeast Kings / iÊViÊÜÊLiÊL>VÊÊ>`ÊÀi>`ÞÊvÀÊ Education Centre on Bains Road and winds OPEN GYM & rentals in October! Free skate times will be `ÜÊÌ ÀÕ} ÊÌ iÊÜ`ÃÊÌÊÜÞÊÓÓ£°Ê/ iÀiÊ RACKET SPORT ROULETTE announced in mid-September! are markers designating the local foliage We will be back with our open gym and For more information contact along the path as well as foot bridges and pickleball/badminton programming this fall! Arena Manager Frank Spicer an outdoor fitness centre at the exit by the Beginning the third week of September. by email at [email protected] vÌL>Êwi`ÊÊÊÀ`>Ê,>`°Ê/ iÊÌÀ>ÊÃÊ Check our facebook page for more or by phone (902) 670-0674. open year-round for all foot walkers. information! Please keep dogs on leash.
Kings County Recreation Guide - Fall 2017 | 13 NEW MINAS Cost: $6 to drop in, or $70 for a CODING CLUB 14 week session Mondays and Wednesdays Instructor: Gary Ross Socialize, hangout and learn about Scratch programming ZUMBA GOLD À}ÊÞÕÀÊÜÊ >«Ê/« Active older adults who are looking for a Ages 8+ modified Zumba class that recreates the Room 119 original moves you love at a lower intensity. 7 - 8:30 pm Mondays - 13 Sessions Sept 1 - Dec 21 Sept 18, 2017 - Dec 18, 2017 $40 for fall season (on-line registration is not Louis Millett Community Complex available for this program) FALL PROGRAMS Facilities - Gymnasium /i\ÊÈ\ÎäÊÊÇ\ÎäÊ« KINGS FAMILY RESOURCE Drop in, or register on line and save $$ Cost: $4 Drop in, or $50 for a 14 week session on our fun and affordable fitness classes! Instructor: Michele Elderkin PROGRAMS AT THE LOUIS To register, visit: www.newminas.com MILLETT COMMUNITY COMPLEX recreation and follow the seasonal Please register directly through the KRFC program links ZUMBA Zumba combines Latin and International by calling (902) 678-5760 or by email: music with a fun and effective workout system. [email protected] Wednesdays - 13 Sessions FITNESS FOR ALL Sept 20, 2017 - Dec 20, 2017 TUMBLE BUGS Louis Millett Community Complex /ÕLiLÕ}ÃÊÃÊ>ÊÛiÀÞÊ««Õ>ÀÊ£äÜiiÊ VINYASA FLOW YOGA Facilities - Civic Centre program for children ages 3-5 years old Vinyasa, also called flow because of the smooth /i\ÊÈ\ÎäÊÊÇ\ÎäÊ« >`ÊÌ iÀÊ«>ÀiÌÊÀÊV>Ài}ÛiÀ°Ê/ÕLiLÕ}ÃÊ way that the poses run together, it is one of Cost: $4 Drop in, or $50 for a 14 week session teaches basic movement activities and the most popular contemporary styles of yoga. Instructor: Jessica Hutchinson modified gymnastics that are fun, safe, Each movement in the series is cued by an and developmentally appropriate. inhalation or an exhalation of the breath. Great POUND FITNESS /ÕLiÊÊÛiÀÊ>`ÊV iVÊÕÃÊÕÌtt for beginners! No Fall Session – Back In January 9:30 - 10:30 am 14 Sessions: Sept 21, 2017 - Dec 21, 2017 *Registration will open in December Location: Louis Millet Community Complex /i\ÊÈ\ÎäÊ«ÊÊÇ\ÎäÊ« New Minas Louis Millett Community Complex - Facilities Sept. 18 - Nov. 27 Civic Centre Instructor: Tanya McInnis YIN YOGA Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga with postures, or asanas, that are held for longer periods of time – for beginners, it may range from 45 seconds to two minutes; more advanced practitioners may stay in one asana for five minutes or more. Better for experienced participants. 14 Sessions: Sept 21, 2017 - Dec 21, 2017 /i\ÊÇ\{xÊ«ÊÊn\{xÊ« Louis Millett Community Complex FUN WITH FOOD Facilities - Civic Centre CULTURAL PROGRAMS Would you like to learn great new recipes Instructor: Tanya McInnis that are healthy and nutritious? Looking to prepare snacks and meals on a budget and KALEIDESCOPE NEW MINAS things that your children will eat? Join us at HATHA YOGA Social recreation for special needs (16+) Fun with Food to explore new recipes and to Come out and join us for gentle Hatha Yoga. Sept 27 - Dec 6 VÊÜÌ ÊÞÕÀÊV `°Ê/ ÃÊÃÊ>Ê«>ÀiÌÊqÊV `Ê Get fit and have fun. Youth Room & Gym interactive group. 14 Sessions: Sept 19, 2017 - Dec 19, 2017 9:45 - 11:45 am 9:30 - 11 am Louis Millett Community Complex $5 drop in (on-line registration Location: Louis Millet Community Complex Facilities - Multi Purpose Room 119 is not available for this program) New Minas /i\ÊÈ\ÎäÊÊÇ\ÎäÊ« Oct. 2 - Dec. 11th
14 | Kings County Recreation Guide - Fall 2017 NEW MINAS PRENATAL LOT’S TO DO FOR $2 Fridays, 6 - 8 pm We offer a prenatal program for expectant FREE, must register. women. You will receive information to Call New Minas Rec New Minas Recreation offers a variety of drop (902) 681-6577 help you become prepared for the weeks in programs for only $2 per class! and months ahead. A few things we cover are: what to expect during each trimester, RADSQUAD (formerly RadGirls) what you need to help keep you and your PICKLEBALL Ongoing baby healthy, and what to anticipate during Mondays & Fridays, 1 - 3 pm Sundays, 6 - 8 pm delivery. Our prenatal program is offered Gymnasium Youth Room, LMCC in a comfortable atmosphere with many opportunities to connect with other expectant mothers. SPECIAL EVENTS 6 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Louis Millet Community Complex 2017 IRON LEAF New Minas PROFESSIONAL/AMATEUR DISC Sept. 11 - Oct. 30 GOLF TOURNAMENT Location: Lockhart Ryan Park RHYME TIME Date: October 14 - 15 Children love to move and sing! Our Rhyme PDGA Sanctioned event /iÊÜÊÌi>V ÊÞÕÊ>`ÊÞÕÀÊV `Ê>ÞÊiÜÊ Contact: [email protected] songs, rhymes, and movement activities. Come out and join us for a great parent-child experience. HALLOWEEN DANCE 10 - 11 am October 27 Location: Louis Millet Centre 6 - 8 pm New Minas BADMINTON Civic Centre, LMCC Sept. 20 - Dec. 13 /ÕiÃ`>ÞÃ]ÊÇÊÊ« NEW MINAS ROTARY FAMILY FITNESS TIME FIT AS A FIDDLE PARADE OF LIGHTS Come out with your family to a great night Fun Senior Fitness Saturday, November 18 at 6 pm vÊÛiiÌÊ>`ÊiÞiÌ°Ê/ ÃÊÃÊÌiÊvÀÊ /ÕiÃ`>ÞÃÊEÊ/ ÕÀÃ`>Þà Commercial St, New Minas all family members to get active and enjoy 2 Sessions each day: 9 - 10 am & 10:15 - 11:15 am spending time together. All ages and abilities Sept 26 - May 24 JIMMY FLYNN’S are welcome. Gymnasium 6 - 7 pm “REDNECK CAMMO PARTY” Location: Louis Millet Community Complex OPEN GYM November 24, 8 pm New Minas Mondays, 5 - 6:30 pm /ViÌÃÊÊ->iÊ-i«ÌiLiÀÊ£xÊ>ÌÊÌ iÊ6>}iÊ Nov. 1 - Dec. 6 Saturdays, 4:30 - 9 pm Offices at the LMCC `ÀiÊ£ÓÊ>`ÊÕ`iÀÊ 1-/ÊLiÊ LET’S GET MESSY! accompanied by an adult 18 years Children are naturally inclined to explore and of age or older. get messy!! So let’s help them along! Bring Mondays your child out to explore various art forms >`ÊÃiÃÀÞÊ««ÀÌÕÌiðÊ/ ÃÊ«À}À>Ê CARD PARTIES is a parent-child interactive group. Saturdays, 7 - 9 pm All ages welcome. Ongoing / ÕÀÃ`>ÞÃ]Ê\ÎäÊÊ£ä\ÎäÊ> Room 120 Location: Louis Millet Community Complex New Minas Sept. 21 - Dec. 14 FREE PROGRAMS www.kcfrc.ca GIRLS NIGHT OUT 55+ HOLIDAY DINNER Social Recreation for girls aged 9 - 13 AND DANCE Starts late September December 8 (stay tuned to www.newminas.com Civic Centre, LMCC and/or facebook/newminasrec)
Kings County Recreation Guide - Fall 2017 | 15 TOWN OF KENTVILLE PROGRAMMING FITNESS CLASSES AT THE KENTVILLE REC. CENTRE KENTVILLE INDOOR WALKING Are you looking for ways to get fit and lead a healthier lifestyle moving forward into 2018? CLUB AND PARENT & TOT Why not join one of our fitness programs ACTIVITY TIME offered this winter? Visit the Indoor Soccer facility on Park Street from November through April for safe (and OLDER ADULT FITNESS climate friendly!) activity! Walk, run or bring Join Suzi Fevens for a fun, low impact cardio the kids for quality play time. class designed for older participants or those For detailed information about Monday through Friday wishing to have lower intensity workouts. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. recreation and active living opportunities /ÕiÃ`>Þ\Ê£ä\ÎäÊ>Ê££\ÎäÊ>Ê FREE! in the Town of Kentville visit our website at www.kentville.ca. Our programs and events can also be found online at Valley Events Online, Valley Family Fun, Valley Connect and our Facebook page >`Ê/ÜÌÌiÀÊvii`°
Parks and Recreation Contact Information General Inquiries Gillian Yorke Email: [email protected] Phone: (902) 679-2539 Website: www.kentville.ca
Active Living Community Coordinator Julia Stephenson Email: [email protected] Phone: (902) 679-3998 Website: www.kentville.ca
Facilities Manager Kevin Bennett Email: [email protected] Phone: (902) 679-2533 or (902) 680-6407 SHAFT – SUPER HAPPY / ÕÀÃ`>Þ\Ê£ä\ÎäÊ>Ê££\ÎäÊ>Ê Website: www.kentville.ca ACTIVE FAMILY - FUN TIME Cost: $2/class Location: Kentville Rec. Centre Every Saturday (except Nov. 21 and Director of Parks and Recreation Dec. 26) from now until March 10 am to 12 Rachel Bedingfield noon at the Soccer Dome in Kentville. Bring ZUMBA GOLD Email: rbedingfi[email protected] your friends, family, and a clean pair of shoes Join Suzi Fevens and dance your way to good Phone: (902) 679-2541 for some indoor field play time for ALL AGES. i>Ì tÊ/ ÃÊV>ÃÃÊÃÊÌ iÊÃ>iÊ`>ViÊÌ >ÌÊ >ÃÊ Website: www.kentville.ca Leadership provided by the Kings County taken the world by storm for older adults or ÜÊÕÃÊ>ViLÊJ/Üv iÌÛiÊ/ÜÌÌiÀÊ Family Resource Centre those wishing to workout at a lower intensity J/Üv iÌÛiÊ>`ÊÃÌ>}À>JÌ iÀi>ÚÌ level. Friday: 10:30 am -11:30 am / ÃÊ«À}À>ÊÃÊvÕ`i`ÊLÞÊÌ iÊ Cost: $2/class Location: Kentville Rec. Centre ÛiÀiÌÊvÊ Û>Ê-VÌ>ÊÌ ÀÕ} Ê/ ÀÛitÊ A plan for a healthier Nova Scotia. PICKLEBALL ÀÊÀiÊvÀ>ÌÊ>LÕÌÊ-/\Ê Adult 16+ Pickleball at KCA http://bit.ly/superhappyfuntime Monday nights 7-9 p.m. $12 for fall term (September 12th - December 19th) Registration is required please visit www.kentville.ca for registration form or phone Gillian for full details.
16 | Kings County Recreation Guide - Fall 2017 TOWN OF KENTVILLE
COMMUNITY YOGA SKATING SCHEDULE KENTVILLE HARVEST Starting mid-September and running until Tuesday FESTIVAL AND CAR SHOW April join Amanda Cox every Wednesday at Adult Skating: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. September 30th, 10 am - 2 pm 5:30 pm with in the Rec. Centre for yoga. *>ÀiÌÊEÊ/Ì\Ê £ä\ÎäÊÊ££\ÎäÊ>°°Ê Aberdeen Street, Webster Street and $5 drop in fee. Adult Shinny: 12 - 1:30 p.m. Centre Square, Kentville. After School Skate: 3 - 4 p.m. ÊÌ iÊ/ÜÊvÊ iÌÛiÊ>`ÊÌ iÊ ÜÌÜÊ Wednesday Business Group as they celebrate the Harvest AFTERSCHOOL Public Skate 12 -1:30 p.m. season and downtown Kentville. A car show After School Skate 3 - 4 p.m. is planned by the Downtown Business group PROGRAMS taking place in Centre Square and Webster Thursday Street and Harvest Festival will happen Adult Skating: 9:30 - 10:30 am (complete with live music and pumpkin After school programs are available for people workshop!) on Aberdeen Street. children in grades P-6, and take place at KCA *>ÀiÌÊEÊ/Ì\Ê £ä\ÎäÊÊ££\ÎäÊ>Ê school from October through the end of May. Adult Shinny: 12 - 1:30 pm After School Skate: 3 - 4 p.m. For full event details visit Programs are physical activity based and will www.kentville.ca, www.kdcl.ca allow children to experience a wide variety of Friday or phone (902) 679-2539. recreation opportunities. Adult Shinny: 12 - 1:30 p.m. For more information or to sign your child up please contact Julia Stephenson Sunday at (902) 679-3998 or by email at Public Skate: 4 - 5 p.m. [email protected]. * schedule subject to change; when in doubt, please call (902) 679-2539 or (902) 679-2542
Kings County Recreation Guide - Fall 2017 | 17 CONTINUE TOWN OF KENTVILLE KENTVILLE 2ND ANNUAL WINTER TORCHLIGHT PARADE WEEKEND OF WINTER EQUIPMENT RENTAL Friday, November 17th February 10th, 11th and 12th! We can help you pass those winter days and 6 pm - 9 pm Winter is coming, and we couldn’t be have fun at the same time! Borrow our skates ÊÕÃÊ>ÃÊÜiÊ} ÌÊÕ«ÊÌ iÊ ÀÃÌ>ÃÊ/ÀiiÊ happier! We’re going to kick off the at the arena, our snowshoes and our kick sleds downtown and being celebrating the weekend with sledding under the lights at vÀÊ/ÜÊ>Ê>`ÊÞÕ½ÀiÊLÕ`ÊÌÊ >ÛiÊ>Ê iÃÌÛiÊÃi>ÃÊÊ iÌÛi°Ê/ iÀiÊÜÊLiÊ Memorial Park (with hot chocolate so we can great time exploring in the snow! caroling, merriment and a free skate at the stay nice and toasty warm!) on Friday night Contact Gillian for more information on Kentville Arena. from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Saturday is packed with (902) 679-2539 or [email protected] family-friendly events, and will give you a chance to use our snow shoes and our brand new kick sleds, and family skating on Sunday. Check our website for more event details.
18 | Kings County Recreation Guide - Fall 2017 BERWICK BERWICK & DISTRICT PLAYTIME FOR PARENTS AND COMMUNITY LIBRARY, TOTS - “MOMS, POPS & TOTS” THE COMMUNITY’S -Ì>ÀÌÊÞÕÀÊÀ}ÊÜÌ Êº-ÌÀÞÊ/i»Ê>ÌÊÌ iÊ Berwick Library then head to the Gym to play LIVING ROOM and share parenting ideas with other parents. We have moved into our fabulous new space For more information on Programs and Date: Wednesdays, starting September 13th at 236 Commercial St. Come visit our bright /i\Ê£äÊ>ÊÊ££\ÎäÊ> Special Events in the Town of Berwick, new library. Enjoy the outdoor reading room please visit the Town Website: V>Ì\Ê iÀÜVÊ/ÜÊ> and green space. ÃÌ\ÊfÎÊ À«ÊÊiiÊvÀÊÞÊ/i www.berwick.ca, Facebook Page 7iÊ>ÀiÊ«i\Ê/ÕiÃ`>ÞÃÊ£äÊ>ÊÊxÊ«Ê (Town of Berwick and Berwick Active Living) Wednesdays 10 am - 5 pm / ÕÀÃ`>ÞÃÊ£ÓÊ«ÊÊnÊ«]ÊÀ`>ÞÃÊ£ÓÊ«ÊÊnÊ«Ê BABYSITTING COURSE Contact information for Department: and Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm. / ÃÊVÕÀÃiÊÃÊ`iÃ}i`ÊvÀÊÞÕÌ Ê££ÊÞi>ÀÃÊ Town of Berwick ÀiiÊ7Ê>Û>>Li°Ê Ã]Ê 6 Ã]Ê/6Ê-iÀiÃ]Ê and up who want to become a babysitter or Recreation Coordinator documentaries, magazines, kits, audios >ÞÊ>Ài>`ÞÊLiÊi°Ê/ iÊ >LÞÃÌÌ}Ê ÕÀÃiÊ Carol Boylan-Hartling (902) 538-8068 ext.2 books, Be Fit Kits, downloads, large print, covers the responsibilities of a babysitter, [email protected] pedometers, energy meters, games, puzzles, safety tips for children of all ages, basic child Wii and X-box games, 4 public computers, care skills and what to do in case of Active Living Coordinator BW and colour printers. an emergency. Katie Verrette, (902) 538-8068 ext.7 Programs, events and workshops for all ages, Date: November 4th [email protected] check our website regularly for details /i\ÊÊ>ÊÊÎÊ« Website: www.town.berwick.ns.ca and updates. V>Ì\Ê iÀÜVÊ/ÜÊ>Ê />Ê-}Ê,i>`Ê-ÌÀÞÊ/iÊ7i`iÃ`>Þ½ÃÊ Multi-Purpose Room Director of Community Development >}iÃÊäÊÊx®]Ê/iV }ÞÊ*À}À>]Ê vviiÊEÊ Cost: $60 Debbie J.H. Elliott Conversation, and Book Clubs. Ages: 11 and up (902) 538-8068 ext. 10 Please visit the library or our website Contact: Berwick Recreation, [email protected] (902) 538-8068, ext. 2 [email protected] for details on all the fall and winter activities. www.valleylibrary.ca CONTACTS FOR MINOR SPORTS TAE KWON DO Berwick Minor Hockey INDOOR WALKING AT KINGS >Ìi\Ê/ÕiÃ`>ÞÃÊEÊÀ`>ÞÃÊÃÌ>ÀÌ}Ê-i«ÌiLiÀÊ£ÓÌ Ê [email protected] /i\ÊÈÊ«ÊÊÇÊ« www.berwickminorhockey.com MUTUAL CENTURY CENTRE V>Ì\ÊÊ iÀÜVÊ/ÜÊ>ÊÞ>ÃÕ Berwick & District Ringette Association Start walking, stay active and warm during the Cost: Various Marlene Connell, (902) 670-3175 winter months! Visit http://kmccberwick.ca Contact: Greg Durling, (902) 825-3489 for information on Indoor Walking times for the upcoming season. 2ND BERWICK SCOUTING TOWN OF BERWICK FACILITIES: Location: Kings Mutual Century Centre / iÊ/ÜÊvÊ iÀÜVÊ >ÃÊÌÜÊL>wi`Ã]Ê We are ready to begin another year of fun, 7>}Ê/À>V® games, camping, and adventure. a soccer field, and tennis courts. Our new Cost: Donations box on site /ÜÊ>ÊÃÊ iÊÌÊ>ÊÕÌ«ÕÀ«ÃiÊÀÊ Contact people for each section are Contact: Apple Dome Arena Manager, as follows: and a gymnasium, both of which are available Bob Best, (902) 679-2031 to rent. All of these facilities are available for BeaversÊxÊÊÇÞÀîÊqÊ/ ÕÀÃ`>ÞÃ®Ê use by the general public. Arrangements can 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Berwick Baptist Church be made to rent these facilities by contacting Contact: Kris Graham (902) 538-9882 or the Berwick Recreation Department. Berwick PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH krissysfl[email protected] also has playground and park facilities at CubsÊnÊÊ£äÞÀîÊqÊ/ÕiÃ`>ÞîÊÇÊ«ÊÊn\ÎäÊ«Ê Rainforth Park, Centennial Park, and Spicer AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM at Berwick Baptist Church *>À°Ê/ iÃiÊ>ÀiÊv>Ì>ÃÌVÊ«>ViÃÊÌÊ}iÌÊ>Ê}ÀÕ«Ê / ÃÊ««Õ>ÀÊ«À}À>ÊÃÊ>ÊiÝVÌ}ÊÜ>ÞÊÌÊ Contact: Jeff Reeves (902) 538-0483 of friends together to play outdoor games, spend time after school being physically or [email protected] have a picnic, celebrate a birthday or just active and making new friends. enjoy the fresh air! Pre-registration is required. Scouts (11 - 14 yrs) – (Wednesdays) 7:30 pm - 9 pm Date: Starts Wednesday, September 6th at Berwick United Church Basement /i\ÊÎÊ«ÊÊx\ÎäÊ« Contact: Michelle Park at [email protected] V>Ì\Ê iÀÜVÊ/ÜÊ>Ê Cost: $8 per day Contact: Berwick Recreation (902) 538-8068 ext. 2, [email protected]
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Venturers (14 - 17yrs) - (Wednesdays) 7 pm - 9 pm Cost: $3 Drop In Fee Contact: For more information or to at Berwcik United Church Basement Contact: Berwick Recreation register please visit www.suzifevens.ca or Contact: Robert Chittick (902) 680-8753 (902) 538-8068, ext. 2 contact Suzi Fevens at [email protected] or [email protected] or (902) 680-6787 Registration is done online at Scouts.ca, FLEX AND FLOW or contact us directly, The fee for HULA-HOOP FITNESS CLASS 2017 - 2018 year is $215. FITNESS CLASSES Based on the new exercise recommendations Hoopercise is an awesome, high-energy, fitness-based, hula-hoop class that gives you For families that qualify for assistance, there LÞÊ"ÃÌi«ÀÃÃÊ >>`>ÊÊ/ ÃÊV>ÃÃÊvVÕÃiÃÊ on multicomponent exercises including a fun and effective workout like no other! are also Jump Start and No One Left Behind / iÃiÊV>ÃÃiÃÊ>ÀiÊ«iÀviVÌÊvÀÊLi}iÀÃÊÜ Ê programs available. balance and strength training in addition to aerobic training for the best health benefits. just want to give it a try or for experienced Regular exercise improves health in many hoopers simply looking to get in a fabulously WALKING SCHOOL BUS ways so try to make it a priority in your life. fun workout! All levels may drop in at any In partnership with the Berwick & District All levels of fitness welcome! week. Hula Hoops provided. School, we hope to launch the Walking Cost: $5 drop in When: 6 week session beginning School Bus for the months of September /i\ÊÊn\£xÊ>ÊÊ\ÎäÊ>]Ê `>ÞÊ>`Ê `-i«ÌiLiÀÊ/ ®Ê and October. Drop off will be at Rainforth Wednesdays beginning September 11th /i\Ê/ park at 8:00am, the group will leave the V>Ì\Ê iÀÜVÊ/ÜÊ>ÊÞ>ÃÕ park at 8:15am to walk to School. If you are Contact: Berwick Recreation, able to volunteer to lead the walk on any (902) 538-8068 ext.2, or program morning(s) please contact instructor, Ann Corbin (CANfit certified) Katie Verrette 902-538-8068 ext. 7 (902) 538-8378, (902) 670-1436. or [email protected] for more information.
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SPECIAL EVENTS BERWICK COMMUNITY GARDENS Join the “Berwick Community Gardens” >ViLÊ«>}iÊÀÊ`À«ÊÌÊÌ iÊ/ÜÊ>Ê BODY SCULPT for a map of this year’s edible community ADULT PROGRAMS A full body strength building and muscular gardens. Are you looking for healthier food endurance training class that will work you options at your fingertips? Here is your chance SENIOR /OLDER ADULT FITNESS from head to toe. All equipment provided at for accessible healthy produce, or finding the the location, please bring an exercise mat if Popular Fitness Program designed to help right ingredient to add to your meal, or try you have one. older adults maintain cardiovascular health, something different as you explore Berwick’s When: Every Wednesday Starting September 6th strength and flexibility. treasures. We encourage everyone in the /i\ÊÈ\ÎäÊ«ÊÊÇ\ÎäÊ« Open to all ages who want a lighter workout. community to help by weeding, watering, 7 iÀi\Ê iÀÜVÊ/ÜÊ>ÊÞ>ÃÕ >Ìi\Ê"}}Ê `>ÞÃÊEÊ/ ÕÀÃ`>ÞÃ]Ê or picking! Cost: $7 drop-in beginning September 7th $30 for 5 - class punch card /i\Ê\ÎäÊ>ÊÊ£ä\ÎäÊ> $50 for 10 week session V>Ì\Ê iÀÜVÊ/ÜÊ>ÊÞ>ÃÕ
20 | Kings County Recreation Guide - Fall 2017 BERWICK HALLOWEEN PARTY Games, healthy treats, and prizes for the best costume. All ghosts and goblins up to age 12 are invited to join in Berwick Recreation’s Annual Halloween Party. Come in costume and play games, make new friends and win prizes! Date: Wednesday, October 25th /i\ÊÈÊ«ÊÊnÊ« Location: Kings Mutual Century Centre, Berwick Lions Hall Cost: $2 BERWICK SANTA CLAUS CELEBRATIONS / iÊ/ÜÊvÊ iÀÜVÊVÌÕiÃÊÌÊVÊvvÊ the Holiday Season with celebrations for one and all. Events include Breakfast with Santa, Free Skate, Craft Fair and Flea Market, Children’s Activities, Magical Evening Parade and Hay and Wagon Rides at the United Church Campground. Date: Friday, November 24th - Sunday, November 26th /iÊ>`Ê V>Ì\Ê6>ÀÕÃÊ
MOONCOAST YOGA CHRISTMAS SESSION Local Yoga business MoonCoast yoga is happy to offer another free Christmas Session this year. Please also look for MoonCoast ANNUAL YOUTH REGISTRATION WALK FOR ALS Yoga online at mooncoastyoga.weebly. “One Stop Shopping” for all fall and winter Bring your friends and family and partake in com, on Facebook as MoonCoast Yoga, youth activities in Berwick. Ì iʺ7>ÊvÀÊ -»°Ê/ iÀiÊÜÊ>ÊL>iÊÃ>i]Ê or by phone Ciara: (902) 300-2661, Everyone Welcome! yardsales, barbeque, 50/50 and entertainment Cassie: (902) 300-9389, for more Date: Friday, September 8th throughout the day. information on weekly classes and /i\ÊÀ`>Þ]ÊxÊ«ÊÊnÊ«Ê Date: Sunday, September 24th programs. Location: Berwick Council Chambers, /i\Ê,i}ÃÌÀ>ÌÊ>ÌÊ£äÊ> Date: Wednesday, December 20th iÀÜVÊ/ÜÊ> Walk starts at 11 am /i\ÊÇ\ÎäÊ« Location: Centennial Park on Union Street V>Ì\Ê iÀÜVÊ/ÜÊ>ÊÞ>ÃÕ Cost: Free, but food bank donations are TERRY FOX RUN happily accepted. Bike, run, walk, roll ….and take part in this Annual Event “It’s got to keep going without me”. Pledge sheets are available at VALLEY JR. A WILDCATS / iÊ iÀÜVÊ/ÜÊ>ÊÀÊiÊ>ÌÊ / iÊ }ÃÊ ÕÌÕ>Ê iÌÕÀÞÊ iÌÀiÊÃÊ iÊÌÊ www.terryfox.org. Route is 5k around the the Valley Jr.A Wildcats hockey team, please /ÜÊvÊ iÀÜVÊLÕÌÊÊÕÃÊÌÊ`Ê>ÃÊÕV Ê>ÃÊ visit http://themhl.ca for a detailed schedule. the route as you would like! / iÊÀi}Õ>ÀÊÃi>ÃÊ iÊ«iiÀÊÃÊÃiÌÊvÀÊ Date: Sunday, September 17th Friday, September 15, 2017 at 7 pm /i\Ê,i}ÃÌÀ>ÌÊ>Ìʣʫ]Ê vs St. Stephen Aces. Run Beginning at 1:30 pm Game admission: Adults - $10, Seniors - $7, V>Ì\Ê iÀÜVÊ/ÜÊ> Students - $5, 5 and Under - FREE Contact: Berwick Recreation, (902) 538-8068 ext.2, [email protected]
Kings County Recreation Guide - Fall 2017 | 21 KINGSTON Interested? Please contact Debbie PARAGON GOLF COURSE at [email protected] or the Starting in September, look for 2018 Group Commissioner, Robert, at membership specials and Jr. Golf programming. [email protected] with inquiries or questions. KINGSTON FREE TERRY FOX RUN OUTDOOR CONCERTS KINGSTON/GREENWOOD AT CENTENNIAL PARK Check www.kingstonnovascotia.ca Please watch the Village Website for updates. www.kingstonnovascotia.ca for upcoming Fall Concerts at Centennial Park. KASA – KINGSTON AREA KINGSTON / GREENWOOD SENIORS ASSOCIATION MINOR BASKETBALL Meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Contact: Justin Veinot (KMBA President) 10am at the Kingston Legion excluding July & (902) 760 - 0906 August. Fun Days are the 2nd & 4th Fridays of Email: [email protected] each Month excluding July & August.
SQUASH CF CYSTIC FIBROSIS PUMPKIN LAUNCH Saturday November 4th , 2017 – Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis at the Kingston recreation Grounds on Elm St. Kingston. Come launch your own pumpkin from a giant sling shot. Rain Date: Sunday Nov 5th. Mark your calendar and watch the website: www.squashcf.org KINGSTON STRONACH PARK FITNESS TRAIL À`}iÊ-Ì°Ê }ÃÌ]Ê -°ÊÊ/ iÊÌiÃÃÊÌÀ>ÊÃÊ>Ê beautiful place to stop and have a healthy lunch, enjoy feeding the ducks and then take a walk through the 1.5 km fitness trail which has 1st Kingston Scouting - Scouting is a great CHAIR YOGA FOR SENIORS eight (8) fitness stations for your enjoyment. opportunity for youth of all ages to experience /ÕiÃ`>ÞÃÊEÊ/ ÕÀÃ`>ÞÃ\ÊÊ>ÊÊ£äÊ>Ê>ÌÊÌ iÊ a fun and challenging program where they can Kingston Legion. Cost $1/class. explore their community, participate in exciting outdoors activities including camping, make KINGSTON OLDER ADULT FITNESS great friends and build amazing memories! 2017 FALL/WINTER SESSION Our Group is co-ed and includes : Starting late September. Session will be 10am Beavers 5 - 7 located at the Kingston Legion and continuing Cubs 8 - 10 iÛiÀÞÊ/ÕiÃ`>ÞÊ>`Ê/ ÕÀÃ`>ÞÊÕÌÊ` iV]Ê Scouts 11 - 13 2017. For inquiries contact the Village and Venturers 14 - 17. Office at (902) 765-2800 or
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22 | Kings County Recreation Guide - Fall 2017 KINGSTON FREE PUBLIC SKATING /iÃÊ/ ÊÊ>ÌÊÌ iÊ }ÃÌÊ Ài`ÌÊ1Ê iÌÀi°Ê/iÃÊÌÊLiÊ>ÕVi`°ÊÊPlease call (902) 765-2516 or visit www.wkaa.ca. FREE YOUTH INSERVICE DAY SKATES AT KINGSTON CREDIT UNION CENTRE Please call (902) 765-2516 to confirm dates. October and November dates include: ÀiÊÃ>ÌiðÊ/ ÊvÀÊ iVÊEÊÌÊÓä£ÇÉ£n° KINGSTON WALKING CLUB ÀiiÊÌÊ>°Ê/ iÊÜ>}ÊVÕLÊiiÌÃÊÊ Wednesday afternoons at the Village Office in Kingston at 1 pm. 671 Main St. Limited number of Nordic Walking Poles available.
SANTA COMES TO KINGSTON Friday Dec 1st, 6 pm - 8 pm – Kingston Credit Union Center - 1490 Westwood St. Kingston. Free to All – Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Cider, Hot Chilli, a Visit from Santa, Free Family Skating. KINGSTON NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION Sunday Dec 31st – Kingston Credit Union Center - 1490 Westwood St. Kingston. Free to All – Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Cider, Hot Chilli, popcorn, free family skating. Fireworks at 9:30 pm from the Superstore Parking Lot.
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING Kingston Recreation works closely with schools within Kingston & surrounding communities. If you have a skill you would like to share as an afterschool program, Kingston Recreation ADULT SKATING AT FREE SPIRIT THERAPEUTIC Department has funding available. KINGTSON CREDIT UNION RIDING (FSTRA) Please contact (902) 765-2800 or is a non-profit program for individuals of all email [email protected] CENTRE to discuss possibilities. Starting Wednesday late Sept early October ages and abilities. Rohan Wood Stables in ÞiÃvÀ`Ê Û>Ê-VÌ>]Ê-/,ÊvviÀÃÊÌÀ>`Ì>Ê at 10:30 am – Noon and continuing every therapeutic riding lessons for individuals who FREE SOUP LUNCHEON Wednesday until Dec . 12 pm - 1 pm at the Kingston United Church – present with exceptionalities, as young as Cost is $4/skate. Come join some friendly folks at the Kingston Ì ÀiiÊÞi>ÀÃÊvÊ>}i°Ê-/,ÊÀiµÕÀiÃÊÛÕÌiiÀÃÊ Contact Glen at (902) 765-2800 United Church as they reap the harvest from to assist with each lesson by either leading or email [email protected]. the summer time Community vegetable horses or providing support. We cannot run garden to enjoy FREE Soup on the 1st & 3rd this program without the help of volunteers. Wednesdays each month. Contact us if you would like to get involved in your community. To ride or volunteer contact Brittany Pulsifer at (902) 670-8402 or at [email protected].
Kings County Recreation Guide - Fall 2017 | 23 Annapolis Valley Connect.ca Recreation The experience that results from freely chosen participation in physical, social, intellectual, creative, and spiritual pursuits that enhance individual and community wellbeing.
Check out the online version of our Recreation Guide for communities in West Hants, Kings, and Annapolis. Find information about recreation for all; including parks, trails, facilities, programs, activities, sports, community groups and clubs, and much more. www.valleyconnect.ca