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General Information Mayor’s Message 2 Recreation & Culture Table of Contents Mission and Vision 2 Community Services Department 3 Registration Start Dates: Richmond Hill Recreation Projects 4 FALL WINTER How to Register 5 Resident Resident Registration Information 6 Registration Wednesday, August 29 Registration Wednesday, December 5 Advertising and Sponsorship 8 Non-Resident Non-Resident David Dunlap Observatory Rental 9 Registration Monday, September 3 Registration Monday, December 10 Recreation Facility Information 10 Preschool Programs 13 Children’s Programs 28 For registration information, turn to page 6. Birthday Party Packages 45 School Break Programs 46 Richmond Hill offers a wide range of recreation and culture Teen Programs 52 Volunteer Development 60 programs for all ages, skill levels and abilities. We are dedicated Inclusion Services and Programs 62 to providing you with accessible and inclusive opportunities in Astronomy Series at the DDO 66 our facilities, programs and services that support your needs Richmond Hill Adventure Series 68 and suit your abilities. We offer both adapted and integrated Family Programs 69 programs to provide participants, of all abilities, opportunities Adult Programs 72 Adult 55+ Programs 91 within their chosen recreation area. Fitness 111 Skating 116 Swimming Programs 129 Drop-in Swimming 129 Drop-in Swim Fees 130 Fall/Winter Swim Schedules 131 Swim Lesson Information and Placement 134 Swim Lesson Descriptions 136 Children’s Fall 138 Swimming Lessons Children’s Winter 153 Swimming Lessons Richmond Hill Lifesaving Club 167 Teen and Adult Swimming 171 Aquatic Leadership 176 Arts, Culture & Heritage 184 Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts 186 Festival & Events 187 Grant and Partnership Opportunities 192 Translation Services Interpretation assistance is available for residents who need Other Richmond Hill Services Activities 193 services in languages other than English. This service is available Holiday Service Schedule 193 through Access Richmond Hill at 905-771-8800. (See page 194.) Community Advertising Index 211 Registration Form 224 1 Mayor’s Message and Richmond Hill Council I hope you are having a great summer and have had time to enjoy Richmond Hill’s festivals and events, including Canada Day, Moonlight Movies and our weekly Farmers Market. Richmond Hill I am proud to announce that we are now offering Astronomy Recreation Series programs at the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory! Registration is open for astronomy-themed and Culture speaker nights, stargazing nights, family events and more. Divison These unique recreation programs are bringing us one step closer to creating a destination park for our community that the David Dunlap Observatory Park Master Plan envisions. Our Mission Dave Barrow Mayor Ed Sackfield Arena and Fitness Studio is slated to open in Essential to quality of life, 905-771-2493 early 2019, with its new NHL-sized pad, enhanced fitness Richmond Hill’s Recreation [email protected] facilities, suspended walking track and new program rooms. and Culture Division I encourage you to stay active throughout the year, register – as a partner with the for programs at our community centres and enjoy a healthy community – encourages all lifestyle. residents to embrace active and healthy lifestyles by Sincerely, providing high quality and inclusive services, programs and facilities. Dave Barrow Mayor Our Vision We envision a community in Richmond Hill Council 2014-2018 which everyone is engaged in meaningful, accessible Vito Spatafora Castro Liu recreation and culture Deputy Mayor and Councillor, Ward 3 experiences that foster: Regional & Local Councillor 905-771-5497 905-771-2517 [email protected] [email protected] • Individual well-being Brenda Hogg David West • Community well-being Regional & Local Councillor Councillor, Ward 4 905-771-2498 905-771-2480 • The well-being of [email protected] [email protected] our natural and built environments Greg Beros Karen Cilevitz Councillor, Ward 1 Councillor, Ward 5 905-771-2530 905-771-2510 [email protected] [email protected] Tom Muench Godwin Chan Councillor, Ward 2 Councillor, Ward 6 905-771-2549 905-771-2509 [email protected] [email protected] 2 Community Services Department The Community Services Department delivers integrated public facing services Contact Information: required to provide for an active, attractive, safe and connected community. By COMMUNITY SERVICES creating strong connections between these services, operational improvement DEPARTMENT opportunities are realized as we strive to accomplish our corporate mission of 225 East Beaver Creek Road providing exceptional public service to our community. Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 COMMISSIONER EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Telephone: 905-771-8870 OF COMMUNITY SERVICES TO COMMISSIONER Fax: 905-771-2481 SHANE BAKER • 905-771-2422 KAREN DaCOSTA • 905-771-5442 Recreation & Culture Services The Recreation & Culture Services Division provides Richmond Hill residents with a wide variety of affordable and accessible arts, culture and recreational opportunities. These programs can help participants get fit, be active and have fun, while reducing stress levels and providing options to learn new things and to get creative. Participating in recreational activities in Richmond Hill brings the community closer together and helps improve the quality of life of residents. DIRECTOR OF RECREATION & CULTURE SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT DARLENE JOSLIN • 905-771-2423 SANDRA VENTRELLA • 905-747-6464 By-law & Licensing Enforcement The By-law and Licensing Enforcement Division provides information about and enforces Richmond Hill By-laws including property standards, signs, animal control, tow truck and taxi licensing, noise and many more. The Division also issues, reviews and adjudicates parking tickets, and offers temporary on-street parking permits for sale online. DIRECTOR OF BY-LAW AND LICENSING ENFORCEMENT TRACEY STEELE [email protected] • 905-771-2476 Fire & Emergency Services The Fire & Emergency Services Division provides fire prevention, suppression and other emergency services to Richmond Hill. The Division responds to a variety of calls, including fires, medical assistance, rescue, auto extrication, public assistance, spills and the release of materials hazardous to the environment. FIRE CHIEF STEVE KRAFT [email protected] • 905-780-2898 Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-Emergency/Dispatch Centre: Administration: 905-883-5444 Emergency TTY 905-883-5450, ext. 0 Fax: 905-780-2939 (Hearing Impaired): 905-883-3664 Fire Prevention: 905-883-5444 Email: [email protected] Public Works Operations The Public Works Operations Division provides roads maintenance and repairs, water/wastewater infrastructure operations, winter maintenance, traffic operations, fleet, garbage and recycling/organics programs. Parks Operations helps Richmond Hill look its best by maintaining, operating and beautifying all parks and parks facilities, sports fields, open spaces, trail systems, arboriculture and horticultural areas. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS GRANT TAYLOR [email protected] • 905-780-2966 3 Richmond Hill Recreation Projects Recreation in communities supports healthy lifestyles, provides opportunities to connect and socialize and helps establish vibrant neighbourhoods. Richmond Hill is embarking on these very exciting projects that meet the needs of the community and help to expand recreational opportunities. Astronomy Series at the David Dunlap Observatory Richmond Hill is proud that the DDO continues to be a regional centre for education and public outreach related to astronomy. Our new Astronomy Series offers programs that allow residents to experience the wonders of astronomy through an indoor planetarium and enjoy stargazing, lectures and family events. The DDO Park includes 40 hectares of land that was protected from development. The DDO Park Master Plan sets out a vision for the future enhancement, management and programming of the DDO Park. Lake Wilcox Park Youth Area – Opening spring 2019 We’re creating a unique space for youth (ages 13 to 19) at the south end of Lake Wilcox Park. It will include a skatepark, 4 beach volleyball courts, 2 multi-use courts for basketball, futsal soccer and ball hockey, fitness equipment, Wi-Fi access and space to hang out and socialize. David Hamilton Park and Ed Sackfield Arena and Fitness Studio Construction We’re redeveloping David Hamilton Park, which was originally built in 1987. The modernized park will include new play areas, a splash pad, multi-use courts, new walkways, seating, lighting and sports facility upgrades. We’re also expanding Ed Sackfield Arena. The new wing will include an NHL-sized ice pad, a new fitness studio and aerobics room, new change rooms and a walking track. For construction updates, visit RichmondHill.ca/RecProject. New gymnasium at Rouge Woods Community Centre In November 2016, Council approved the repurposing of the indoor bocce facility at Rouge Woods Community Centre into a gymnasium. The design of the new multi-purpose gym is complete and renovations are projected to begin in September 2018. It is expected that the gym will be open for public use in winter 2019. 4 How to Register STEP STEP STEP Login to or create your personalized 11ActiveRH1 account. STEP STEP STEP Find your programs and create wish 222lists of your top picks. STEP STEP STEP Login to ActiveRH, register for your 333 selected programs
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