FALL 2021 & WINTER 2022 MUNICIPAL NEWS communityCommunity TOWN TIMES Guide PAGES 11-17 Tourism Services and About the Cover – See Page 1 Community Services Office Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm 613-687-5678 | www.petawawa.ca www.facebook.com/townofpetawawa | www.instagram.com/townofpetawawa Message from the Director of Community Services Life can sometimes be a grind. Certainly for most of us, the past year and a half has had its challenges, to say the least. What I have re-learned over the past year and a half, and to coin a well-known phrase, is that it is important that we “don’t sweat the little things”. It is easy these days to get bogged down in the details. To get stressed-out over minor things that in most cases we have little or no control over. “Control the things you can control” my dad used to say to me. Focus on what you can control and what is important for you to live a healthy and fulfilled life. Stress is the enemy. Its negative effects on the human mind and body, over time, are too numerous for me to list in this short message. Managing stress is an important factor in human health and happiness. There are many ways to manage your daily stress load. Most of us know that regular exercise is key to managing stress. Eating well and things like meditation, yoga or reading a good book can also assist your mind and body to manage stress. Forest bathing, gardening, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing are other good healthy options. Just being outdoors in nature can also lower stress. The 2021/22 Fall-Winter Community Guide provides lots of options in terms of healthy living. Recreation by its very nature (no pun intended) is about replenishing your mind, body and soul so that you can tackle the daily stressors in your life before they tackle you. You may have already tried a new recreational activity or two during the pandemic. Congratulations if you have! Stay with it. Your mind and body will thank you. If you are unsure where to start, give Community Services a call. Our recreation professionals would be more than happy to assist you. Yours in Recreation, Kelly Williams, Director of Community Services KELLY WILLIAMS COLIN COYLE BRITTANY THRASHER Director of Community Services Recreation Program Coordinator Community Services Liaison [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 613-687-5678 ext. 2104 613-687-5678 ext. 2102 613-687-5678 ext. 2112 MARK REINERT SHALLAN DAMENT KELSEY PARKER Parks & Recreation Facilities Supervisor Recreation Program Assistant Administrative Support/Receptionist [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 613-687-5678 ext. 2108 613-687-5678 ext. 2103 613-687-5678 ext. 2101 MAINTENANCE STAFF & AFTER HOURS 613-687-5678 ext. 2105 PETAWAWA COMMUNITY GUIDE • www.petawawa.ca • FALL 2021 & WINTER 2022 contents Gemeren Photo by Jack Van Message from the Director of Community Services ............ Inside Front Cover Community Services Staff and Contact Information ......................... Inside Front Cover Come Wander in the Town of Petawawa ............................. 1 Program Registration Information ........................................ 2 Program Registration Form ................................................... 3 Toddler & Preschool Programs ............................................. 4 Come wander Children & Youth Programs ................................................... 5 Adult & Older Adult Programs ................................................ 6 Silver Threads ........................................................................... 6 Winter Fun in Petawawa ......................................................... 7 TOURISM SERVICES All Up in Your Business ........................................................... 8 AND VISITOR INFORMATION Check out our display of brochures for local attractions and speak Special Events .......................................................................... 9 with our knowledgeable staff to make your visit unforgettable! A September to Remember • Petawawa Ramble Petawawa Civic Centre Christmas Craft Show • Petawawa Cabin Fever 16 Civic Centre Road Petawawa Trivia ..................................................................... 10 613-687-5678 ext. 2101 • [email protected] Staff are available Mon-Fri, 8:00 am-4:30 pm year round TOWN TIMES Message from the Mayor ...................................................... 11 Garrison Petawawa Command Team ................................... 11 Town of Petawawa Municipal Office .................................... 12 Tax Notes .............................................................................. 12 Winter Parking Restrictions .................................................. 12 ABOUT THE COVER Town of Petawawa Staff Recognitions ................................. 12 The cover photo of this Community Guide was taken on Grand Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park. As residents of Reminders from the Fire Department ................................... 13 Petawawa, we are extremely lucky to live in a place with Important Numbers & Websites ........................................... 13 so many options for outdoor adventure and exploration. Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre ................................. 14 Algonquin Provincial Park is world famous for its paddling Petawawa Centennial Family Health Centre ........................ 14 routes but also has top notch opportunities for hiking, Important Health Numbers ................................................... 14 camping, fishing and nature exploration. Fall is an excellent time of year for hiking and paddling due to the vibrant fall Did You Know? Jolan Wong ................................................. 15 colours, cooler temperatures, and little to no bugs. If this Then & Now Silver Dart ......................................................... 16 has been a place on your bucket list for a while, now is a Petawawa Remembers – Private Mark Anthony Graham .... 16 great time to get out there and cross it off. The eastern Terry and Marg Behnke - Volunteers .................................... 17 portion of the park can be accessed through Sand Lake Recognizing Volunteer Tina Yandt ........................................ 17 Gate – only 18 km from Petawawa. For more information on Algonquin Provincial Park, visit Scentral Bark Off-Leash Dog Park ...................................... 18 www.ontarioparks.com/park/algonquin or check out Snowmobile Friendly Community ........................................ 19 the Friends of Algonquin at www.algonquinpark.on.ca. Birthday Party Packages ....................................................... 20 Outdoor Rink .......................................................................... 21 Indoor Rink ............................................................................. 21 Petawawa Terrace Provincial Park ...................................... 22 Petawawa Tobogganing Hill ................................................. 22 Community Contact List ....................................................... 23 Petawawa Public Library...................................................... 24 PETAWAWA COMMUNITY GUIDE • www.petawawa.ca • FALL 2021 & WINTER 2022 1 PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED – REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID FULL OR CANCELLED PROGRAMS IN PERSON REGISTRATION: PROGRAM POLICIES Community Services Office FORM 16 Civic Centre Rd. A signed registration form is required for every program, camp and Petawawa rental. Signatory must be 18 years or older. Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm FORMS OF PAYMENT Cash, Cheque (made out to Town of Petawawa), Debit EXTENDED HOURS IN PERSON WAITING LISTS REGISTRATION: If you cannot be accommodated in any of your selections, your October 5 & 6 from 7:00am-7:00pm name will be added to the Waiting List. You will be notified if a space becomes available and payment will be required to secure the spot. REFUNDS OR WITHDRAWALS ASSISTANCE All requests for refunds or withdrawals must be made in writing. 613-687-5678 ext. 2101 A $20 administration fee plus a fee for classes attended will be [email protected] deducted from all approved refunds. Refunds will be processed according to the date the request is received by the Community Services Department. Please allow 1-2 weeks for refunds to be processed. MAIL IN Community Services Department PRORATE POLICY 16 Civic Centre Rd. Classes will not be prorated for any reason. Petawawa, Ontario K8H 3H5 FULL REFUNDS – CANCELLATIONS The Community Services Department reserves the right to cancel programs due to insufficient registration or operational needs. A full Sometimes, families need refund or credit will be provided for any such programs. All refunds will be issued by cheque; please allow 1-2 weeks for processing. financial assistance to get their kids NSF CHEQUES into a sport or physical activity. All cheques returned to the Town of Petawawa will be subject to Canadian Tire Jumpstart is committed a $20 administration fee. The Community Services Department will withhold processing of all program registration until the to helping all families access a range replacement payment has cleared and payment of NSF charges of activities, from boxing to bowling has been made in full. and skating to skiing, and more. NSF cheques are to be repaid in one of the following four ways: 1. Cash 2. Certified Cheque 3. Money Order 4. Debit Want to see your photo in print? 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