Kings County Recreation Guide
County of Kings Page 3 Program & Events Coordinator Email: activeliving@kentville.ca Parks & Recreation Services Meagan Griffin 542-6282 Website: www.kentville.ca mgriffin@wolfville.ca Interim manager of Parks and recreation General Inquiries Administrative Assistant Website: www.wolfville.ca Megan Cuming 690-2214, Karen Outerleys, 679-2539, [email protected] Email: adminassistant @kentville.ca Admin Assistant – Lisa Amon 690-6191 Village of Port Williams Page 11 Website: www.kentville.ca [email protected] Village Office Town of Berwick Page 20 Website: www.county.kings.ns.ca 542-4411 [email protected] Recreation Coordinator Website: www.portwilliams.com Carol Boylan- Hartling 538-8616, Community Briefs Page 5 cboylan @town.berwick.ns.ca Canning and District Recreation Page 13 Website: www.town.berwick.ns.ca Town of Hantsport Page 6 Recreation Director Director of Recreation Stephanie Wadden 582-2033, Village of Kingston Page 22 and Community Services [email protected] Karrie Ritchie 684-3200, Website: www.canningrecreation.com Recreation Coordinator [email protected] Glen Abriel 765-2800, Website: www.hantsportnovascotia.com Village of New Minas Page 16 [email protected] Website: www.kingstonnovascotia.ca Recreation Director Town of Wolfville Page 8 John Ansara 681-6577, Manager of Community Development [email protected] Jennifer Boyd 542-2400 Website: www.newminas.com [email protected] Active Living Coordinator Shannon Read 542-3486, Town of Kentville Page 18 [email protected] A c t i v e L i v i n g Coordinator Nichole Lutz, 679-2556,
Valley Speed winner of the RICOH Nova Scotia Sport Asso - known as the Western Kings Arena). See the ciation of the Year Award in its first year of attached Fall Program flyer for more informa - Skating Club operation, will hold a series of four open tion. gearing up for houses this fall at arenas in Kentville, second season. Kingston, Wolfville and Bridgetown. See the For more information, please contact val - attached flyer for details. The Club will begin [email protected], find us on The Valley Speed Skating Club (VSSC) is busy its regular practices on October 19th at the Facebook at Valley Speed Skating or call preparing for its second season. The VSSC, newly named Credit Union Centre (formerly Steve Raftery at 824-0387. 2 | King’s County Recreation Guide - Fall 2013 Kings County KINGS COUNTY AQUATIC PROGRAMS Drop in Swim Schedule (Starting October 1, 2013)
TUESDAY and THURSDAY MORNINGS WEDNESDAY and SUNDAY EVENINGS 9:00-10:00 am ...... Senior’s Swim (50+) 5:30-6:30 pm ...... Family Open Swim 10:00-11:00 am ...... Aqua Fitness (adults) 6:30-7:30 pm ...... Aqua Fitness (adults) 11:00-11:45 am ...... Parent/Tot 7:30-8:30 pm ...... Adult Lane Swim All programs offered to the general public. No registration required! THE PRICE IS $2.00 PER ADULT AND $1.00 PER CHILD. KINGS COUNTY RED CROSS LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM This 10 week program is offered to the children and youth Contact: [email protected], Phone: 690-2214 of Kings County as part of our Red Cross Learn to Swim Pro - or visit www.county.kings.ns.ca/pars/swim.asp gram. Minimum age is 4 years old (minimum height 3.5 feet). Rent the Waterville Pool! The NS Youth Facility Pool in Waterville is available for rental Registration IN PERSON ONLY – September 30th, for birthday parties or other group swims. 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipality of the County of Book for 2014 starting December 1, 2013. Kings, 87 Cornwallis St., Kentville, NS. Cost: $35 for 1.5 hours (Includes a lifeguard for up to 35 Lessons start: Saturday, October 5, 2013 people). Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Saturdays. When: Saturdays 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. – Location: Nova Scotia Youth Facility, Waterville (1442 7:30 p.m. Call Kings County Recreation at 690-6191 to re - County Home Rd) serve your spot! Cost: $40 for up to Level 6 (30 minute class), $45 levels 7- 10 (45 minute class) COMMUNITY RECREATION ASSISTANCE FUND
During each fiscal year (April 1 - staffing and program equipment by: • Adult programs, tournaments and regional March 31) Kings County Municipal events are not eligible for funding. • Promoting and encouraging the develop - Council will consider applications ment of new recreation programs, leader - • Applicants who receive financial assistance from Kings County Volunteer Com - ship and leisure activities. must provide a detailed financial statement munity Recreation Associations for at the end of the programming year. provision of recreation programs • Providing financial assistance to offset the and services for youth. cost of recreation programs, leadership • Priority will be given to communities which and leisure activities. demonstrate long-term planning. Programs that are designed for adults are not eligible for funding • Helping to maintain quality community • New program development will receive assistance. recreation programs and the expansion of special consideration under this program. such programs. The primary goal of this funding • Facility maintenance/development costs are program is to assist (in a partner - Eligibility: not eligible. ship) with funds to offer commu - nity youth programs. Therefore, • This assistance is available to incorporated • CRAF funding allocation will strongly con - assistance will only be provided as (and current) volunteer community recre - sider the following factors: number of a means to contribute to the suc - ation associations who are recognized as youth served by the program /activity, cost cess of the program after all other part of the Municipal Leisure Service Deliv - to operate the program/activity and other sources of funding have been iden - ery System and provide direct leisure pro - sources of funding (i.e. other grants, dona - tified. grams in/for their community. tions/sponsorships, fundraising, fees, etc) in support of the program/activity. Objectives: Criteria: • The Municipality of the County of Kings • The annual application period for the may provide funding to assist with the de - Community Recreation Assistance Fund is DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: velopment of communities including youth January - February, subject to approval by February 28th, each year only recreation programs, part-time Municipal Council (approximately May 2014). King’s County Recreation Guide - Fall 2013 | 3 Kings County
Kidsport and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Programs in Kings County Financial Assistance for Youth in Financial Need There are two programs available to Kings ACTIVE KIDS HEALTHY KIDS County residents who cannot afford the costs of Recreation and Sports Program registration fees and equipment costs. The KIDSPORT Program which has a local chapter in Kings County, can assist youth reg - istering in sports which have member associ - ations at Sport Nova Scotia, with up to $ 300.00 per year/per child available to for reg - istration and/or equipment costs. There are qualifying levels of family income (depending on family size) and proof of income must be supplied by the applying family before fund - ing can be approved. Kidsport does not fund the following activities: Sports camps, Day camps, swim lessons, Boy Scouts/Girl Guides, dance, or other non sport programs however Help our kids get more active! Jumpstart does fund these. The Kidsport (check application form) • Include fair and safe play principles Program is administered every two months with application deadlines of Jan To obtain downloadable copies of application • Provide either structured or unstructured 1, March 1, May 1, July 1, September 1 forms for both Kidsport or Jumpstart pro - opportunities for youth to participate in and November 1 in effect each year. grams go to the County of Kings website at physical activity www.county.kings.ns.ca/common/pars/kid - The Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program also • Focus on daily activities at home, at sport.htm or contact your local recreation has a local chapter in Kings County and can school and/or in your community and department (page 2 of this guide). assist children and youth under 19 years with build on what is currently offered by up to $ 300.00 per year for registration costs Successful projects will: groups/organizations in the community. of any active recreation or sports program. • Increase the ability of the group or com - The application must be signed by an individ - munity to provide ongoing physical activi - For more information, or an application, ual /official (see application form) who is ties and leadership please contact your local recreation depart - aware of the families financial need, and is • Be able to report on the progress of the ment (page 2 of this guide) or contact Meg willing to verify this on the application form. project Cuming - [email protected], 690- The Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program is 2214. • Show your group needs funding support administered three times per year in mid DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS – –April, late June and early Octobe r with • Involve youth in the planning and leader - February 2014 (details TBA) deadline dates varying slightly each year ship of the program
4 | King’s County Recreation Guide - Fall 2013 Kings County Valley Volunteer Coalition Free Learning opportunities for 2013-2014 A series of FREE sessions designed for volunteers, and those working with volunteers in the Annapolis Vall ey Seats are limited and Registration is required, please contact: The Kings Volunteer Resource Centre at: 902- 678-1398 or: [email protected]
Title /Description Date/Time/Location Recruiting Board Members & Governance Fall Session: September 17th, 11:30-1pm • Structuring your board to be effective KVRC multi-purpose boardroom • Assessing what skills you need on your board [35 Webster Street, Kentville, rear/side entrance & upstairs] • Risk Assessments/Liability of being a board member Winter Session TBA How to Prevent Volunteer Burnout Fall Session: October, 16th 11:30-1pm • The Volunteer Code – what is it? KCIC Building, at Acadia University • Volunteer Etiquette – How to be a reliable volunteer? Winter Session TBA • Term of Volunteer Employment - How to hire, manage & fire volunteers? Volunteer Screening & an Introduction to the Volunteer Passport Fall Session: November, 20th, 1-4pm • Criminal Record Check – When/is this necessary? Greenwood Military Family Resource Centre • Child Abuse Registry – when do I ask for this, and how? Spring Session TBA • Reference Checks – why are these important? What type? Volunteer Coordinators & Managers Unite! Fall Session: December 5th, 11:30- 1pm • Networking KVRC multi-purpose boardroom • learning about other organizations & opportunities [35 Webster Street, Kentville, rear/side entrance & upstairs] sharing best practices Event Planning 101 & Fundraising Winter Session TBA • Best practices & tips for successful event planning • Fundraising in the age of technology • Crowd Sourcing Employer Supported Volunteerism Spring Session TBA • Company benefits • Impact on employees • Current Employer Support Volunteerism in the valley Resume Building through Volunteering Spring Session TBA • Skill Building • Strategic Volunteering
Community Briefs
Woodville has busy fall The best little Christmas Craft Sale in the usually the 1st or 2nd Sunday evening in De - and winter schedule Valley will be held on Saturday,Dec.7 from 10 cember. am – 2 pm. Lots of great crafts, yummy Zumba will continue at the community cen - Winter Coffee mornings will begin in Janu - baked goods and of course our famous Fish tre on Monday and Thursday evenings from ary. Each Saturday morning for about 6 Chowder Lunch. Tables book quickly ,so call 7:30-8:30 Contact Suzi Fevens for more de - weeks we are invited to visit at someone's Alice for details, 678-3928 or email at van - tails on prices and extra classes home for coffee and conversation.These are [email protected] informal affairs and children are welcome. Our annual Pumpkin Party will be held on Every year we gather for a Christmas There willl be a scehdule on the website after Saturday, Oct. 26 from 2-4 Foote Family Farm Potluck Supper at the community Christmas and it will be on the sign and in provides the pumpkins . Just bring along centre.The date will be on our website in the the newsletter. carving tools and warm clothes if the fall and in our community newsletter. It is weather is chilly
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“NEW” HANTSPORT TAE KWON DO FITNESS JUNKIES Where: Hantsport Legion FITNESS JUNKIES (Previously known as Fal - When: Monday/Wednesday/Friday Septem - mouth Boxing Beauties) WE are offering an in - ber-June troduction to Fitness Boxing & Kickboxing course. No, you won’t get hit but you will be Contact: Fidel Castro for further information punching and kicking focus pads throughout on classes and times 791-0458 or info@cas - this fantastic workout. This workout is perfect trostkd.com for anyone who has little to no previous box - CHILD/YOUTH DANCE CLASSES ing experience but likes tough workouts. De - DARE TO DREAM DANCE tails: Contact: Kailee 790-4128 for upcoming When: October 2nd – October 30th on Fall/Winter classes or visit www.daretodream - Wednesdays 8pm dance.com Where: Hantsport Fire Hall Located in Windsor. Cost: $35 for the month (that’s $7 per class) + $7 for hand wraps = $42 PROGRAM FOR SENIORS Please bring your own mat, water, and clean- Seniors 55 & Older is welcome! “NEW” ZUMBA GOLD CLASSES ish sneakers. Wear comfortable workout clothes (and a good sports bra!) We have box - Hantsport Elders Project meets 1st Tuesday of Where: Hantsport Fire Department ing gloves to borrow, but if you have your Every month Potluck lunch at 12:00 followed When: Monday’s at 10am Sept 23rd – Nov own, please bring them. Everyone over the by our business meeting. The 2nd & 4th Tues - 25th excluding Oct 14th& Nov 11th age of 16 is welcome – women and men! day of Every Month at 1:00 drop in if you’re Cost: $40.00 8 Weeks must pre-register at Contact me, Kathy Johnston, with any ques - interested in games or crafts. The 3rd Tuesday Town Hall. (Need a min of 10) tions or for our current class schedule: of Every Month at 2:00 meets to celebrate Zumba Gold® Classes with Josie Lake -This Birthdays & Anniversaries of that month. Here Email : [email protected] amazing fitness program takes the Zumba® entertainment or guest speakers are provided. formula and modifies the moves and pacing Phone: 880-2135 For further information contact Vera Bower at to suit the needs of the active older partici - Facebook : www.facebook.com/Fitness 798-5597. pant, participants with mobility issues as well JunkiesNS as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. HARVEST FEST 2013 Josie has been a licensed Zumba Instructor “NEW” KETTLE BELL FITNESS The Somewhat True Tale of Churchill House- and member of the Zumba Instructor Network SWING A BELL. CHANGE YOUR LIFE! DINNER THEATER since 2010 and is also a certified Can Fit Pro Classes taught by Shawn Ross, PTS, Agatsu Thursday October 17th 5:30-7:30 pm at the Group Fitness Instructor. Certified Kettle bell Trainer and Alison Ross, Churchill House. PTS Chili and a harvest dessert $15pp ADVANCED ZUMBA Kettlebell training classes with kettlbells is the tickets only available September 1st –October main focus of our classes, primal movements, 10th at Pharmasave and Town Hall. Where: Hantsport Legion bodyweight exercises, battle ropes and more When: Tuesdays 6.30pm Sept. 17-Nov 26 are all used in combination to give you unique workout. Kettle bell training is suitable for all CEMETERY TOUR Cost: $55.00 Min 8 People… $6.00 Drop in levels of fitness. Where: Hantsport Fire Dept. rate When: Thursday October 17th 8pm When: Wednesday’s 6.30pm Sept 25th – Amber Dearman returns with Zumba® Nov20th Where: Riverbank Cemetery all welcome! …these exercise classes are “fitness-parties " Cost: $10.00 2hr Clinic on the 25th plus that blend upbeat world rhythms with easy-to- $80.00 8 Weeks (Need a min of 10) Bring a follow choreography, for a total-body workout yoga mat!!! that feels like a celebration.
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GHOST STORY NIGHT When: Friday October 18th 6.30pm Where: Churchill House Sponsored by the Friends of the Hantsport Li - brary Readings from selected ghost stories followed by readings of the short story contest winners. Bring a flashlight!!!!
PUMPKIN PACER 5K When: Saturday October 19th 9am Where: Race Starts at the little yellow building by the basketball courts at the HMCC Grounds. Cost: $30.00 includes a T-shirt & Breakfast. In support of the Hantsport & Area Food Bank. This is a Chip Timed Event!!! Register at http://mostersandothermayhem.weebly.com or email [email protected] or call 684-9302
Church after the parade. CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WOMEN’S INSTITUTE OF PARTY NIGHT NOVA SCOTIA 100TH Join us Thursday December 5th for the Town ANNIVERSARY TEA ZOMBIE CHASE of Hantsport Christmas shopping party night, Sponsored by the Lockhartville Chapter of the When : Saturday October 26th 3pm Hosted by Hantsport & Area Business Associa - Women’s Institute. Where: Hantsport Community Centre tion. Watch our website for further details. When: October 19th 2-4pm Cost: $10.00p/p Location: Hantsport Churchill House Register: http; //monstersandother may - CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW Cost: Free-Will Offering hem.weebly.com When: Friday December 6th 10am-5pm Satur - Come enjoy booths, demos, Birthday Cake. Or email [email protected] or day December 7th 10am-4pm The first 50 attendees will receive a goodie call 684-9302 Where: Hantsport Fire Department bag. In support of Hantsport & Area Food Bank
MAYOR’S NEW YEARS LEVEE PUMPKIN PARADE & REMEMBERANCE DAY SERVICE CHILDREN’S PARTY Join us January 1st 1-3pm at Town Hall to wel - November 11th at Hantsport school door come in the New Year!! When: Friday October 25th 6:15pm Parade open 10:15am service commences at 10.45 6:30pm Please visit www.hantsportnovascotia.com To check for additional programs and events Where : Line up at St. Mary’s Church !!!! Children’s Party will be at the St. Mary’s
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Inservice Day Activities portunity to pursue their own skills of interest 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and plan special field trips that support these Wolfville Recreation Centre interests. Youth also have the option of com - pleting the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Sept. 23/13: On Tree Fun & Adventure Park, through Youth Group activities & field trips (at Gr P-8, $40 an additional cost). Oct. 25/13: Noggin’s Corner Farm Market, Gr P-5, $40 Discovery Rides For detailed information about recreation and Oct. 25/13: Babysitter’s Course*, Gr 5-8, $50 Mountain bike adventures with Trips For Kids active living opportunities in the Town of Nov. 7/13: Canada Games Centre, Gr 3-8** & TrailFlow for ages 12-16. Saturdays: Sept Wolfville visit our website at www.wolfville.ca $40 21-Oct 19; 10 AM- 12 Noon. Nov. 27/13: Neptune Theatre, Gr P-8, $40 Contact: [email protected] CHILDREN & YOUTH Feb. 17/13: Ski Martock, www.trailflow.com PROGRAMS: Gr 3-8**, $40
After School Programs Mar. 21/13: Discovery Centre, Gr P-5, $40 Home Schooling Playgroup Beginning September 9 * @ Wolfville School Time: 10 AM; Wednesdays Gr P—5, 3:00—5:00 PM. @ Wolfville School & ** Must be 8 years of age Contact: [email protected] Recreation Centre Go to wolfville.ca for more detailed program info. Mondays: Parks & Playgrounds, Free** 1st Wolfville Scout Group Contact: Tuesdays: Art Works, $400 [email protected] Wednesdays: Imagine That, $400 Youth Group First Wednesday of each month (Oct—Jun) Wolfville Gymnastics Club Thursdays: Off the Cuff, $400 4:30—5:30 pm, @ Wolfville Recreation Cen - Contact Kathy 437-2357 or 437-2357 wolfvill - Fridays: Games Galore, Free** tre, Gr 6 and up, $50/Year, $7/Day [email protected] *Payment in installments available. Youth will explore essential skills for group en - **Supported by AVH gagement and explore how to become an ac - Promoting Schools Programs, Department of tive member of one’s school, community, and Health & Wellness, and Wolfville Recreation. other organizations. Youth will have the op -
Acadia Minor Basketball Contact: [email protected] www.acadiaminorbasketball.ca
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month; 7-9 PM @ the Wolfville Farmer’s Mar - ket. Contact: [email protected] or visit us at http://www.wolfvillenewcomers. org/index.html Painting Morning with Evangeline Artist Cooperative Informal, unstruc - tured & social, Mondays 9:30 AM – Noon, @ Wolfville Recreation Centre, 7 Victoria Avenue Cost: $2 drop in. Contact: Jean Leon 542- 5415 Tai Chi Contact: Marilyn Manzer: 542- 0558, [email protected]
PROGRAMS Wolfville Tritons Swim Club Contact: 542-3972 FOR ALL AGES : Contact: http://tritons.ca/ Acadia Athletic Complex Community Yoga For information on swimming lessons, fitness Wolfville Skating Club programs and Aquatic fitness: Yoga for all levels (mats available). Wednes - Contact: 542-3204 http://fitness.acadiau.ca days and Fridays, 12-1 PM at [email protected] Dance Studio at Old SUB, Acadia. Students Fitness & Recreation Program Coordinator www.wolfvilleskatingclub.ca (902) 585-1610 [email protected] free; $5 drop in fee for others.
Tumble Bugs Kettlebell Fitness Basic movement & play for young children. Contact: [email protected] Mondays & Thursdays, 6:15-7:15 AM. 902.300.8070 (mobile) Wolfville Farmer’s Market Contact: 542-3486 [email protected] ADULT & OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS Seniors Afternoon Out Spend social time with peers in a supervised & Fit As A Fiddle friendly environment! A functional fitness and healthy lifestyles pro - Wickwire Place; 1:30-4:30 PM; Tuesdays & gramming with some adaptations for mobility Thursdays challenged older adults with instructor Janet Mooney. Cost: $10/session. Contact: Robin Foster, 698-6309 Cost: $2 drop in. Call Janet @ 698.0581 or email [email protected] Silver & Gold Club
Cochrane’s Walk & Talk Meeting 1:30 PM every Tuesday @ the Wolfville Lion’s Club. Contact: Alton Allen, Join us for a Heart & Stroke Walkabout Pro - 542-9870 gram with leaders from Pharmasave; Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 a.m. meeting at Cochrane’s Pharmasave. No Charge. W o l f v i l l e & A r e a N e w c o m e r s C l u b Meetings held the first Tuesday of the
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Wolfville Triathlon Club & Valley Athletics Run, swim & cycling programs for adults, uni - versity students & youth Contact Shannon 582.7874 [email protected] - tico.ca
Hiking & Snowshoeing with “We’re Outside” For all levels plus look for the Urban Hike Se - ries fundraiser in support of physical activity equipment for individuals with disabilities (Adults $10/Children & Youth $5) . Visit “We’re Outside” on Main Street or call 542- 3066 for details.
Wolfville Curling Club Contact: 542- 3819 www.wolfvillecurlingclub.ca
Wolfville Tennis Club Contact Diana Baldwin: [email protected]
Financial Assistance The Mudley Fund assists Wolfville residents with financial limitations to participate in sport, recreational, and cultural activities. Download: http://www.wolfville.ca/youth-pro - grams/
Parks & Trails in Wolfville http://www.wolfville.ca/living-in- wolfville/parks-recreation-and-trails/trails
Festivals and Events; Things To Do; and the Wolfville Calendar of Events Find information on current activities and spe - cial events on our “Experiencing Wolfville” section of our website: www.wolfville.ca/expe - riencing-wolfville Recreation & Active Living brochures & flyers also available at the Live Well Centre at Cochrane’s Pharmasave.
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Information about all Village organizations and activities can be found on the Port Williams website www.portwilliams.com. If you have any questions please contact the Village Office at 542-4411 open Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or email villageof - [email protected]
Community Family Christmas Tree Lighting Party Anyone interested is welcome to drop by and launchers.ca. The annual Community Family Christmas tree see what we are all about. The regular season lighting party will be held on Sun. Dec. 1 start - runs from September to May. If you would like ing at 6 p.m. at the Community Centre. Dress further information, please feel free to contact Port Williams Park for outside and inside as the evening will begin Alan Miller at [email protected] or phone The Port Williams Park is located on Hwy 358, with the Christmas tree lighting, carol singing 678-0375, or Marion Schlaich at adjacent to Centennial Drive. The park was es - and greeting Santa as he arrives on a PWVFD [email protected] or via phone 532- tablished in 2010 and was a community effort fire truck and then everyone is invited into the 5970. with the end goal being a safe and friendly Community Centre. There will be treats to the place for kids of all ages to gather and play. In kids after they tell Santa their Christmas addition to having plenty of parking, the park wishes, refreshments, and more. A highlight of Launchers Athletics includes, an amazing play structure for children the event is the United Baptist Church’s baked Launchers Athletics is a throws club in the 2-12 years. There are FIVE awesome slides, goods ticket auction. sport of track and field. The field events include climbers and stepping-stones. The equipment the discus, shot put and javelin events. Estab - is rounded out with swings (for babies as well), DanceTime at lished in 2001, the aim of the club is to give some stationary pieces and most recently, a Port Williams specialized training in throwing events and pro - tire-swing that was donated by a local resident. mote fair play, skill development and have fun There is a hard-surface court that is used for DanceTime at Port Williams is a social dance throwing. basketball and ball hockey (a local resident do - club comprised of people interested in both nated hockey nets!). There is a sun shelter With all young athletes, goals are different Standard and Latin ballroom dancing. We built by local business, Wise Owl Joinery and with each person. The clubs main goal will be meet to dance Sunday afternoons from 3 to 5 sponsored by the Port Williams & District Lion’s to prepare athletes for several competitive op - p.m. at the Port Williams Community Center, Club, as well as a wonderful walking trail that portunities. (1) The 2017 Canada Summer 1045 Main Street, Port Williams. is lined with trees and benches donated by resi - Games (2) National Junior and Senior Champi - dents. As of, July 2012 the PW Park is also The club has been in existence for 10 years, onships (3) Team Canada Opportunities (4) home to StoryWalk – an interactive initiative with membership coming from all over with Provincial Legion team and (5) students who that combines the benefits of physical activity, different levels of dance experience. We are a would like to get ready for the school track time outdoors, literacy, art, community and club and not a school, but do occasionally have season. guest instructors offering workshops, and club family time. Picnic tables and waste receptacles The club is open to individuals ages 13 and members are always willing to share expertise. are in good supply and there is even a porta- up. Interested individuals are asked to contact In addition to our regular practice sessions, we potty! Visit our donor garden and take a peek Steve Wohlmuth at 542-4848 or email him at also host several dances throughout the year: a at all those who made this park possible. The [email protected] to answer any Christmas and Spring Dance, and some other Port Williams Park – built by the community for questions you may have. Additional informa - Theme dances in between. all to enjoy. tion and photos can be found on their website
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bers of local Legion Branches will provide the Agility, Balance, and Co-ordination. Specialized colour party and members of the Atlantic equipment is provided (racquets with bigger Canadian WWII Living History Association will heads and larger balls with less bounce) that make up the vigil party. Refreshments will be help kids hit the ball more successfully. served after the ceremony and the Living His - Young players share the court with their par - tory Association will have a display of Second ents in the Little Champions program for ages World War uniforms and equipment. 4-7. It is on Sat. from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The focus is on pre-rally tennis skills, and games. Taekwondo Cost $5 per session. The Seniors’ Fitness and Tennis program starts The newest Taekwondo school in the valley, in September. Equipment will be provided. It Victory Takwondo, is now located at the Com - will be a program of socializing, fun, co-opera - munity Centre. There are two instructors so tive games, and physical activity. Drop ins, $5 Port Williams Volunteer everyone gets the attention they need to suc - per session or 10 sessions for $40. More de - Fire Department – ceed. Offering 2 FREE classes to everyone! tails are available on the Recreation page of the Come in, give this dynamic sport a try and find Fire Prevention village website (www.portwilliams.com Village out what you can really do. If you are looking Week Open House Services/Recreation). to learn Taekwondo for fun, self defence, be - The Department will be holding an Open come more flexible or just keep fit, this is the House during Fire Prevention Week, Sunday, class for you! Check out our website for more Yoga October 6, from 2-4 p.m. This year’s theme is: info at www.victorytkd.ca and visit us on Face - Prevent Kitchen Fires. There will be colouring book to see updates and pictures. Official sign Vinyasa yoga classes (all levels) will take place sheets, games, and the chance to look at fire up dates are Sunday, September 15th and at the Port Williams Community Centre from trucks and equipment close up. Kids will even Thursday, September 19th from 5:30-7:30 7:30-8:30 p.m. starting on Wed. Sept. 11 with be able to use a real fire hose and help a fire - p.m. the ten classes running until Dec. The cost is fighter put out a “house fire”!! $85 for 10 classes, $50 for 5 or the drop in fee is $12.50 per class. There will also be a 5-week Tennis for Everyone "Yoga for Runners" program starting Sat. Port Williams Playgroup Sept. 7 from 9-10:30 a.m. at a cost of $50. Afterschool tennis for kids in grades 3-5 will For more information contact the instructor, The Port Williams Playgroup runs during the run from Mon. Sept. 9 – Mon. Oct. 14. While Laura Jacobs, by email school year (from September to June) from students are exposed to the fundamentals of [email protected], or phone 300- 10:30 a.m. to 12 every Tuesday morning at the tennis the emphasis is placed on physical exer - 9306. Port Williams United Baptist Church. The group cise. The program includes the ABC's of tennis: is open to infants up to preschoolers and their caregivers and there is no charge to attend. The morning is set up with unstructured play - time and snacks for the children and adults! For more information please phone 542-3495 or email [email protected].
Remembrance Day Observance The Village will hold its annual Remembrance Day Observance on Sun. Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial (behind the Commu - nity Centre) where tribute will be paid to those men and women who made the ultimate sacri - fice to defend the freedom that Canadians enjoy today. Providing music will be the mem - bers of the RCMP Pipe and Drum Band, mem -
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Adult co-ed Volleyball Every Wednesday evening from 7:30pm- 8:45pm at Glooscap Elementary gymnasium there will be Adult Co-ed Volleyball. This is a non competitive atmosphere and costs $30 for the year, $15 for half the year, or a $2 drop in fee. For more information please contact Brad Dykens at [email protected].
Kingsport Fitness & Wellness Society Program: Want to improve your fitness, strength and feel great too? Join us! The Kingsport Fitness and Wellness Society has something for everyone! We run a variety of programs at affordable prices throughout the year at the Lloyd Memo - rial Centre in Kingsport. All our instructors have Annapolis Valley Table Tennis Club Archery appropriate certification and our programs range from daytime Therapeutic Yoga to The Annapolis Valley Table Tennis Club (AVTTC) Every Sunday at NKEC join Gordon Porter from evening Co-ed Circuit Training. As it says on is open to every one of all ages. The group 1:00-3:00pm there is a drop in archery pro - our blog: All Ages - All Sizes, All Seasons - All meets at NKEC (Northeast Kings Education gram. It is $3 per person for the afternoon. Levels. Everyone is welcome. Centre) on Wednesdays from 5:00pm-6:30pm Children (who are old enough to understand or Sundays from 1:00pm-3:00pm. These are and respect all safety rules) and adults are in - great opportunities to practice your skills and vited. All needed equipment is provided by Currently we are offering: make new friends! Gordon Porter. Cross Training: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9-10am (call Christine 582-1624 for details) Adult co-ed Badminton Co-ed Circuit Training: Tuesday, Thursday: On Monday nights in the Glooscap Elementary 5:30-6:30pm ( Irene 582-3013) Gymnasium from 7:00pm- 8:45pm there will Gentle Stretch and Strengthening Yoga: Mon - be Adult Co-ed Badminton. Cost is $30 for the day: 6-7:15pm (Melanie 582-7700) year, $15 for half the year, or a $2 drop in fee. Please contact Steve Cauthers at 582-3500 for New Daytime Low Impact Co-ed: six week more information. class starting Monday September 16: 10:30 – 11:30 am (Niamh 582-1786) Email:[email protected] Adult co-ed Dodge ball for more information. Tuesday nights the Glooscap Elementary Gym Our blog: hosts Adult co-ed Dodge ball from 7:30pm – kingsportfitnessandwellness.blogspot.ca carries 8:45pm. Cost is $30 for the year, $15 for half our calendar, updates and changes. the year, or a $2 drop in fee. Please contact Jim Best for more information. Our programs are partially funded by Kings Ac - tive Seniors Grant, the Eastern Kings Memorial Health Foundation and Canning & District Recreation Commission.
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weather is inclement (rain or heavy snow/ice). the east end of the business section on Main Street, Canning. Features include a playground Rug Hooking Group If you decide to join us, feel free to bring a and a bandstand. friend! For more info, contact Julie at 582- Meeting on Mondays at the Lloyd Memorial 3602. Center in Kingsport from 1:00pm-3:30pm please contact Liz Huyer for more information. Bigelow Nature Trail Glooscap Elementary Officially opened in September of 2011, the Winter Concert Bigelow Nature Trail loops from behind the Glooscap Terry Fox Walk soccer field at Northeast Kings Education Cen - The winter concert for this year will be happen - The Terry Fox walk/run will be held at Glooscap tre on Bains Road and winds down through ing on December 4th at Glooscap Elementary Elementary on Friday September 27th at the woods to Hwy 221. There are markers des - with show times being12:45pm and 6:00pm. 12:45pm. Please contact Glooscap Elementary ignating the local foliage along the path as well Please contact Glooscap Elementary at 582- for more information 582-2010. as foot bridges and an outdoor fitness centre 2010 for more information. at the exit by the football field on J Jordan Road. The trail is open year-round for all foot Annual Christmas tree Lighting walkers. Please keep dogs on leash. Ceremony at Bruce Spicer Park
Join the Village for some hot drinks and snacks Glooscap Arena Updates down in the park as we celebrate the lighting The renovations at the Glooscap Arena, lo - of our tree again this year. Ceremony starts at cated at 1051 J Jordan Road, look spectacular. 5:00pm and will be held during on the first This past summer we installed a new chiller two weeks of December on a Sunday. Please system, increased the size of the dressing contact Ruth at 582-3768 for more informa - rooms, installed new front doors, and put tion. The confirmed date will be on the Village down more new mats. The next step of the website as the date approaches. Capital campaign project will be to address the Public Skate issues regarding the substructure of the park - Join us on Sundays from 12:45-1:45pm at 6th Annual Polar Dip at ing lot and eventually to get it paved! For more Glooscap District Arena for public skate $2 per Kingsport Beach Wharf information on the Glooscap Arena please call individual or $5 per family. Helmets are re - Joe Keddy at 582-3727. quired, if you don’t have one there are some Join us at 12noon on January 1st 2014 at available to borrow at the arena. For more in - Kingsport Beach to take part in the 6th Annual formation please contact Joe Keddy at 582- Polar Bear Dip! Participants will receive a certifi - Canning & District Recreation 3727. There will be a few FREE public skates in cate of completion along with hot drinks and a The Canning & District Recreation Commission December which will be on our website snack after the dip at the Lloyd Memorial Cen - is currently seeking new board members! If http://www.canningrecreation.com ter in Kingsport. Ring in the New Year with you are interested in finding out more about style by taking an icy plunge into the Bay of the Rec Commission or becoming a new mem - Fundy. For more information please contact ber, please contact Dave Morton or Stephanie Walking Group [email protected] at 582-2033. Need a little motivation to get moving? Join Acadia Hockey Camp For a copy of the Fall Edition of the Kings Julie Sheffield and gang on Tuesday and Thurs - Acadia’s Hockey camp is scheduled to be held Recreation Guide, local trail maps, and infor - day evenings at 7:00pm at Glooscap Elemen - at Glooscap Arena on September 23rd-29th mational brochures please stop by the Canning tary to walk on the Canning sidewalks (for 2013, please contact Joe Keddy at 670-5231 and District Recreation Office at 9845 Main safety) Bring a flashlight if you can, some re - for details. Street. flective vests may be available. Like Canning & District Recreation on Face - Also meeting on Sunday mornings at Glooscap book or check out our website at Elementary at 9:00am, routes will be decided Bruce Spicer Park http://www.canningrecreation.com upon arrival. We usually don't walk if the The Bruce Spicer Park is a picnic park located at
14 | King’s County Recreation Guide - Fall 2013 New Minas New Minas Recreation can be foudn on facebook and twitter
LMCC = Louis Millett Community Complex, 9489 Commercial St, New Minas, B4N 3G3
LMCC = Louis Millett Community Cost: All sessions are free [email protected] or 300-5355 Complex , 9489 Commercial St, New Minas, Location: LMCC, room 121 B4N 3G3 Gymnasium. Banquet Hall. Fitness Celtic BodyWorkArt Dance Class Centre. Multi-Purpose Rooms. Event Planning Classes involve a mixture of Irish steps with Card Parties Starts Here. For booking information please workout movements presented in an exquisite 45’s visit www.newminas.com or call 681-6972 Irish Choreography style. If you are looking for $2 drop in a great way to stay in shape join these short 50/50 draws each night GENERAL PROGRAMS dance sessions. If you are interested in rejuve - Snack provided nating yourself with empowering Celtic Saturday nights, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Financial Advice Sounds, this is the place to come! Experiment Starts Sept 14th Making your Money Last: 10 Principles for Liv - creative movements, cardio & muscular exer - Contact Paulette Hersey: 681-2540 ing in Retirement: Wed Sep 25, 2013 09:00 cises when you join the art of creative danc - Location: LMCC, room 120 a.m. (45 mins) ing. Guaranteed Income for Your Retirement: Dance Instructor : Johanne McInnis (see adver - Decorative Painting Wed Oct 9, 2013 09:00 a.m. (30 mins) tisement) Classes are designed to take a beginner Estate Planning: Building your Legacy: Wed $150.00 for 10 classes painter to a more experienced level using Oct 23, 2013 09:00 a.m. (60 mins) Thursdays, 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., September birds, flowers and landscapes as a subject. w/ Catherine Silver (see advertisement) 26 to November 28 Classes are divided into individual projects, of - Location: LMCC, room 120 To register, please contact: fering a growing level of challenges with each
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project. Weekly round robin for kids up to grade 5. Open House Wed. Sept. 18 from 1:00 p.m. - Enjoy match play a relaxed but competitive set - 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. ting. Open to participants of all Valley school Classes begin Oct 2 @ 1:00 p.m. tennis programs. Play for points and prizes! Location: LMCC, room TBA Saturdays, October 5 – Nov 23 Contact: Debi Fitzpatrick, 798-5831 for more Grades P-2: 3:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. information Grades 3-5: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $2 drop in. ZOOMERS (55+) Location: LMCC, gymnasium Register by calling New Minas Recreation Fit as a Fiddle (Ages 55+) The Village’s most popular fitness class and in - Drama structor are back on Tuesday and Thursday Ages 9-13 mornings! Programs have been formatted with Explore your imagination and bring out your new music and dance is now incorporated, so creative side with this 8 week course. Learn come on out and give exercise a try! All new how to break free from a script and play with participants receive a thera band. different situations, build characters and be Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays comfortable being in the moment in front of an S1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., S2: 10:15 a.m. – audience! 11:15 a.m. Saturdays, 1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m. $2 Drop in Oct 5-Nov 23rd Location: LMCC, banquet hall Cost: $40 Classes start Sept 24 W/ Aaron Cumberland Classes start Sept 24 Location: LMCC, The Gate (Youth Drop In Note: Classes break for holidays Dec 17 – Jan 7. Centre) Register by calling New Minas Recreation YOUTH PROGRAMS and Tennis Canada curriculums during this 8 week course. Taught by Tennis Nova Scotia Youth Floor Hockey Coach of the Year, Aaron Cumberland. Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. ADULT PROGRAMS Sundays, Oct 6 – Nov 24 S1: October 3 – Dec 5 Yoga Grades p – 2: 9:00 a.m. -10 a.m. S2: Jan 30 – March 3 Vinyasa Flow Yoga links a series of movements Grades 3-5: 10:00 a.m. – 11 a.m. Cost: $25/session together with the breath. This fun, fast paced Cost: $40 Location: LMCC, gymnasium yoga class will explore breathing techniques, Location: LMCC, gymnasium Register by calling New Minas Recreation sun salutations, standing and seated postures Register by calling New Minas Recreation and will conclude with a resting pose. Indoor Tennis w/ CANgaroo Tennis Thursdays, Oct 3 – Dec 5 New Minas Indoor Tennis League Learn the FUNdamentals of tennis with lots of 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. w/ CANgaroo Tennis games, drills and skills using Progressive Tennis $45
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Instructor: Christina Campbell S1: Oct 6 – Dec 15 Christmas Dinner and Christina took her Yoga Teacher Training at Sol S2: Jan 5 – March 9 Dance 55+ - Dec 13th Cost: $30/Session or $2 drop in fee Louis Millett Community Complex Location: LMCC, gymnasium Register by calling New Minas Recreation NEW MINAS Contact: Jesse Steeves (e) jessesteeves@hot - mail.com RECREATION DEPARTMENT Floor Hockey The New Minas Recreation Department em - Saturdays, 7:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m. ploys a full-time recreation director as well as S1: Oct 5 – Dec 14 seasonal and part-time stafff, and is responsible S2: Jan 4 – Mar 8 for the development and maintenance of facili - Cost $2 drop in ties within the Village as well as the operation Location: LMCC, gymnasium of recreational activities, special events, Contact: (TBA) New Minas Recreation, 681- prorgams and special projects. The recreation 6577 office is located at the New Minas Civic centre. For more information contact John Ansara, EVENTS Recreation Director, 681-6577. Halloween Party – October 27th 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. all ages dance party Conact Information Humans vs Zombies (ages 9+) John Ansara 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Recreation Director Louis Millett Community Complex Village of New Minas 9489 Commercial St, New Minas, NS, B4N 3G3 New Minas Tree (t) 681-6577 or (village office) 681-6972 Lighting Ceremony– Dec 4th [email protected] Louis Millett Community Complex
Yoga and became 200 hour certified in May, 2012. Christina has taught Vinyasa Flow classes regularly since her certification. Location: LMCC, room 121 Register by calling New Minas Recreation
Men’s Team Handball (European Handball) (Ages 16+) New Minas Handball Association enters its sec - ond year after a very successful first season. The league is currently looking for new teams to join this fast-paced, 4 on 4 indoor sport. Games are played on either Monday or Wednesday evenings from Nov to the end of Feb. Teams must be submitted by October 1st to be eligible to play. Call New Minas Recre - ation @ 681-6577 or email village.newmi - [email protected] for more info. Location: LMCC, gymnasium
Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Sundays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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KENTVILLE REC CENTRE cardio class designed for older participants or RENTALS AVAILABLE those wishing to have lower intensity work - HARVEST FESTIVAL outs. Join us on Tuesday’s Bring your family and join the fun as Kentville The Recreation Centre is available to rent year 10:30am – 11:30am at the Kentville Recreation celebrates the Harvest season and the arrival of round. Two separate levels offer large open Centre. Cost $2 /class the Pumpkin People! www.kentville.ca spaces appropriate for banquets, meetings, parties, dances, fitness classes and all kinds of Instructor: Suzi Fevens Date: Saturday, October 5, 2013 other group activities. Upstairs includes full Zumba Gold: Dance your way to good Time: 10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. kitchen, and downstairs is fully accessible. To health! This class is the same dance that has book the Rec Centre contact Karen Outerleys Location: Centre Square, Kentville taken the world by storm for older adults or at 679-2539 or email: those wishing to workout at a lower intensity Contact Information: [email protected] level. Administrative Assistant, Karen Outerleys: [email protected] or 679-2539 Join us Friday’s 10:30am – 11:30am at the LEARN TO RUN Kentville Recreation Centre. Cost $2 / class Active Living Coordinator Nichole Lutz: PROGRAMS [email protected] or 679-2556 Instructor: Suzi Fevens Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to cross the finish line at a 5km or 10km KENTVILLE running event? This is your opportunity to 3RD ANNUAL TORCHLIGHT PARADE learn in a very non-competitive environment! SHANNEX HARVEST PUMPKIN MILE The Parade begins in the back of Town Hall This program is open to people of all abilities. and once we have lit up the town everyone is The learn to run program is designed to guide Celebrate Kentville’s Harvest Festival by running welcome to come to the Kentville Centennial you through a safe program to reach your end the 3rd annual Shannex Harvest Pumpkin Mile Arena to visit with Santa and to enjoy a cup of goal. on October 20th 2013 Hot Chocolate, Cookies and a “FREE FAMILY For more information, starting dates, and cost Race begins at 9:00 sharp on West Main street SKATE”, www.kentville.ca please contact Nichole Lutz at 679-2556 or by by KCA school Date: Friday, November 22, 2013 email at [email protected] Registration from 7:30am-8:30am at the Time: 7:00pm to 9:00 pm Kentville Fire Hall Location: Centre Square, Kentville FITNESS CLASSES IN Cost to register is $10 and $15 after October KENTVILLE 14th KENTVILLE INDOOR Are you looking for ways to get fit and lead a T-shirts for first 50 registrants WALKING CLUB healthier lifestyle moving forward into 2013? Online registration can be found at www.at - Why not join one of our fitness programs of - lanticchip.ca Located at the indoor soccer facility on Park fered this fall. Street Older Adult Fitness: A fun, low impact A weekly time for people of all ages to enjoy safe, low impact physical activity. Walk, run or bring the kids for some quality play time! KENTVILLE CENTENNIAL ARENA November – April PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE Skate Day Time Admission Monday, Wednesday and Friday – FREE Adult Skating Tuesday / Thursday 9:30am-10:30am $3.00 / person Tuesday and Thursday - $2.00 Mom & Tot’s Tuesday / Thursday 10:30am – 11:30am $7.00 / family Adult Shinny Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 12:00pm – 1:30pm $5.00 / person 10:00am – 11:00am Legend Shinny (50+) Friday 2:30pm – 3:30pm $3.00 / person Administrative Assistant, Karen Outerleys: Public Skating Wednesday 12:00am – 1:30pm $3.00 / person Sunday 4:00pm – 5:00pm $3.00 / person [email protected] or 679-2539 Active Living Coordinator Nichole Lutz: FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OUR INFORMATION LINE AT 679-2542 [email protected] or 679-2556 For arena rentals please contact Kevin Bennett – Facility Manager www.kentville.ca Office: 679-2533 or email: [email protected]
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AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM AT KCA After school programs are available for children TOWN OF KENTVILLE PARKS & in grades P-6 at KCA School. Programs will RECREATION FALL PROGRAMMING begin in October and run until the end of May. Active Living Coordinator Programs will run on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 2:30pm -4:30pm at the KCA School Nichole Lutz Email: [email protected] Phone: 679-2556, Website: www.kentville.ca Programs are physical activity based and will allow children to experience a wide variety of games, sports and recreation opportunities. General Inquiries Administrative Assistant For more information or to sign your child up Karen Outerleys Email: [email protected] please contact Nichole Lutz at 679-2556 or by Phone: 679-2539, Website: www.kentville.ca email at [email protected]
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Contact: Berwick Recreation 538-8616. cboy - Drop in Youth Badminton (Ages 13 [email protected] and up) Playtime for Parents and Tots Date: Sundays, Beginning September 8th “Moms & Tots” Time: 7 to 9 pm Start your morning with “Story Time” at the Location: Town Hall Gym Berwick Library then head to the Gym to play Cost: Free and share parenting ideas with other parents. Contact: Berwick Recreation, 538-8616, cboy - Date: Wednesday, starting September 11th [email protected] Time: 9:45 to 11:30 am. Babysitting Course Location: Berwick Town Hall Date: Saturday, October 19th Time: 9 am to 4 pm Cost: $3 Drop In Fee for Gym Time Location: Multi Purpose Room, Town Hall Contact: Berwick Recreation 538-8616. cboy - Cost: $55 [email protected] Ages: 11 and up Tumblebugs Contact: Berwick Recreation, 538-8616, cboy - Tumblebugs is an introductory program for [email protected] basic movement and modified gymnastics that Tae Kwon Do is fun, safe, inclusive and developmentally ap - Programs for Youth propriate for 3 ½ to 5-year-olds . Date: Tuesdays and Fridays After School Program Date: Starts Saturday, September 21, 2013 for Time: 6:00 to 7:00 pm 10 weeks. This popular program is a great way to spend Location: Town Hall Gym time after school. There will be learning, healthy Time: 11:00 am to 12 noon Cost: Various snacks, playing games and much more! Location: Berwick Town Hall Gym Contact: Greg Durling, 1-902-825-3489 Date: Starts Thursday, September 5th Cost: $40 Time: 3:00 to 5:00 pm Contact: Berwick Recreation 538-8616. cboy - Location: Berwick Town Hall [email protected] Cost: $7 per day
Boxing Date: Sunday, Monday and Wednesday Time: Various Location: Town Hall Gym Cost: Various Contact: Nancy Chittick, 1-902-679-1243
Adult Programs Senior /Older Adult Fitness Popular Fitness Program – designed to help older adults maintain cardiovascular health, strength and flexibility. Open to all ages who want a lighter workout. Date: Starts Monday, September 9th, held on Monday and Thursday
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Time: 9:30 to 10:30 am Location: Berwick Town Hall Gym Cost: $55 plus HST or $3 Drop In Fee Contact: Berwick Recreation 538-8616. cboy - [email protected] Adult Fitness Interval Training. A fun energetic way to get fit by combining resistant training and cardio moves. The action is fast, changing activities often while you work at your own fitness level. Date: Ongoing, Tuesday and Friday Time: 9:00 to 10:00 am Location: Berwick Town Hall Gym Contact: Judy Griffith Coulombe, 538-0117 R & R – Reflexes and Reflections A series of exercises aimed at toning and tight - ening your muscles while adding to your strength and balance. Christian and Spiritual developing lean muscle due to the incredibly in - Terry Fox Run music will be in the background, guiding your tense workout theyprovide while keeping your every move. Bike, run, walk….and take part in this Annual metabolic rate revved up. These unique weights Event. Pledge sheets are available at The Date: Starts September 10th, Tuesday and Fri - work the body as a complete unit which im - Berwick Town Hall or online at day proves functional fitness, helping you regain www.terryfox.org lost mobility and flexibility. Kettlebells provided. Time: 10:15 to 11:15 Date: Sunday, September 15th Date: Saturday morning and Tuesday evenings Location: Berwick Town Hall Gym beginning September 14th Time: Registration from 1 to 1:30, Run Starts at Contact Judy Griffith Coulombe, 538-0117 1:30 Time: Saturday 9:00 to 10:00 am/Tuesday 7:15 Taoist Tai Chi to 8:15 pm Location: Berwick Town Hall Beginner Classes – improve core strength, seek Location: Berwick Town Hall Gym Halloween Party balance in body and mind, increase bone den - Cost: Contact Shawn/Allison Ross Games, Treats and Prizes for Best Costume. sity, lean/practice focus Contact: Shawn/Allison Ross at shawn - All ghosts and goblins up to age 12 are invited Date: Mondays (ongoing) [email protected] to join in Berwick Recreation’s 2nd Halloween Time: 6:00 to 7:30 pm Party. Come in costume and play games, get Indoor Walking at Kings Mutual some treats and win prizes! Location: Berwick Town Hall Gym Century Centre Date: Friday, October 25th Cost: 4 months for $100 adults and $90 sen - Date: Daily starting mid September. iors Time: 6 to 8 pm Time: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm Contact: Mary Anne at 678-4609 Location: Berwick Lions Hall/Apple Dome Location: Kings Mutual Century Centre Zumba Toning Cost: $2 Cost: Donations accepted We take the music and moves you love from Berwick Santa Claus Celebrations Contact: Bob Best, 679-2031 Zumba Fitness classes and add Zumba Toning This is the 33rd year the Town of Berwick has Sticks* to give you a strength training class like been kicking off the Holiday Season with cele - no other! *Toning Sticks provided by instructor. Special Events: brations for one and all. Date: Wednesdays, Beginning September 4th Annual Youth Registration Date: Friday, November 22nd to Sunday, No - Time: 6:30 to 7:30 pm vember 24th “One Stop Shopping” for all fall and winter Location: Berwick Town Hall Gym youth activities in Berwick. Everyone Welcome! Time: Various Cost: $7 drop-in, 5-class card $30, 10-class Date: Friday, September 6 and Saturday, Sep - Location: Various locations throughout Berwick card $55, 20-class card $100 tember 7th with Kick Off and Tree Lighting at Berwick Town Hall on Friday, November 23rd Contact: Suzi at 680-6787 Time: Friday – 6 to 8 pm, Saturday, 9 am to 12 noon Kettlebell Class Location: Town Hall Gym Kettlebells are the ultimate tool for fat loss and
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- Beavers Email: registrar at beavers@1stk - Kingston Older Adult ingston.ca Fitness 2013 Fall/Winter - Cub Pack Contact : Robert Estey email: Session [email protected] Starting Tuesday September 10th at 10am lo - Phone: 765-2136. Our Pack meets every Wednesday night in Kingston from September cated at the Kingston Legion and continuing to June. every Tuesday and Thursday until Thursday Dec 12th, 2013. To register contact the Village Of - This year, 1st Kingston Scouting will be cele - fice at 765-2800 or Email: brating their 90th birthday as our charter was [email protected] issued in 1923. Our Scouting Group Commis - sioner is Darren Struble and the 1st Kingston Scouting movement includes girls and boys di - Squash CF Kingston / Greenwood vided into Beavers 5-7, Cubs 8-10, Scouts 11- 13 and Ventures14-16. Darren's email is Cystic Fibrosis Pumpkin Launch – Sunday No - Minor Basketball [email protected]. vember 3rd, 2013 – Fundraiser for Cystic Fibro - - Contact : Alain Chalifoux (KMBA President) sis at the Kingston recreation Grounds on Elm 765-0999 email : [email protected] ST. Kingston. Come launch your own pump - KASA – Kingston Area kin from a giant sling shot. Mark your calan - der and watch the website: www.squashcf.org 1st Kingston Scouting Seniors Association will be holding an all sections (Beavers, Cubs, Meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Scouts & Venturers) registration at the Kingston 10am at the Kingston Legion excluding July & Lions Hall on Monday September 3rd August. Fun Days are the 2nd & 4th Fridays of (evening). each Month excluding July & August.
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KINGSTON STRONACH Kingston at 9:00am 671 Main St. Limited afterschool program, Kingston Recreation De - number of Nordic Walking Poles available. partment has funding available. Please contact PARK FITNESS TRAIL 765-2800 or email recreation@kingstonnovas - Bridge St. Kingston, NS. The Fitness trail is a cotia.ca to discuss possibilities. beautiful place to stop and have a healthy Santa Comes To Kingston lunch, enjoy feeding the ducks and then take a walk through the 1.5km fitness trail which –Friday Dec 6th 5pm – 7pm – Kingston Credit Kingston Recreation has eight (8) fitness stations for your enjoy - Union Center - 1490 Westwood St. Kingston. ment. Free to All – Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Cider, Open Skating Wagon Rides, Hot Chilli, a Visit from Santa, At the Kingston Credit Union Centre (formerly Free family skating. Kingston Rink) Starting 2nd week of October - Jump 2 Q Dog Agility Twice per week - Cost $4/personor $50 until – Sanctioned Agility Trial – September 27th – Kingston New Years week of December 19th. Days and times of 29th – Ravenwood Ball Fields 842 Baltzer week to be determined. Drive, Kingston NS. (In case of rain – Event will Eve Celebration be held indoors at Shooting Star Stables, Nic - Tuesday Dec 31st – Kingston Credit Union taux) All Welcome to observe or compete. Reg - Center - 1490 Westwood St. Kingston. Free Snowshoeing anyone??? istration required. To register or for further to All – Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Cider, Kingston Recreation is excited to have pur - information contact: Trial Chair: Brigitte Eisen - Wagon Rides, Hot Chilli, popcorn, free family chased a limited number of Snow shoes avail - gruber (902) 242-2474 skating. Fireworks at 9:30pm from the Super - able at the Kingston Village office for families [email protected] ENTRY CLOSING store Parking Lot. to sign out when the snow arrives. Call 765- DATE Friday, September 13, 2013 2800 or email [email protected] Afterschool KINGSTON Programming WALKING CLUB Kingston Recreation works closely with schools Free to all. The walking club meets on within Kingston & surrounding communities. Wednesday mornings at the Village Office in If you have a skill you would like to share as an
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