Recreation Newsletter - April 2024

Spring has sprung and we're building a full slate of programs and events for you this year.

Save The Date

April 3 - The Lunch Brunch by Seniors at Home
April 6, 13, 27 - #CultureInArnpriorSpeakerSeries
April 10, 11 - Galilee Centre Welcome Back Luncheon
April 15 – Summer Camp Registration (Resident)
April 17 – Summer Camp Registration (Non-Resident)
April 17 - Diners' Club by Seniors at Home
April 20 - Nurturing The Caregiver Workshop
April 29-May 5 - Pitch In Week

 View these events online at calendar.arnprior.ca

Aquatics

Swimming lessons are open for registration for our spring session set to begin after Easter. View the available lessons online now!

Introducing a new free seniors’ program, Aqua Frolic! A free program for seniors aged 60+ to relieve joint pain, improve range of motion, strength, and balance. Aqua Frolic is designed to be a gentle, fun class using the healing power of water in a safe and welcoming environment. The program will be run in the shallow end only. This is a 7-week program on Fridays at 11am starting on April 12. Class is limited to 30 participants. Register online now!

Summer Camp

Summer camp registration opens on April 15 for residents and April 17 for non-residents. Learn more about these camps and register online at Arnprior.ca/camps

-        Camp Wanna-Go

-        Hockey and Ringette Camp

-        Drama Camp

-        Museum Camp

-        Library Camp

Spring & Summer Programs

The collection of spring and summer sport programs opened for registration on March 25^th. View more and register for the following programs online at arnprior.ca/programs

Adult Programs

• Badminton
• Ball Hockey
• Beach Volleyball
• Conditioning and Balance
• Dragon Boating
• Pickleball
• Table Tennis

Youth Programs

• Ball Hockey
• Beach Volleyball
• T-Ball
• Skateboarding

Pitch-In Week

Annually, the Town of Arnprior participates in Pitch-In Week and encourages our community to join in on cleaning up our parks and greenspaces. Pitch-In Kits will be available to collect at the Nick Smith Centre from April 29-May 5 with gloves and bags as well as a sweet coupon from our friends at Ottawa Valley Coffee. Thank you to our sponsors, Arnprior Home Hardware and RONA for providing the supplies.

Arenas, Shinny, Skating

Looking to rent ice? Check out the ice availability page of our website to see what might work for you.

Looking for extra hockey or ringette practice, or just to go for a skate? View our drop-in times online to see when you can hit the ice. We offer Minor Shinny (ages 9-12), Junior Shinny (ages 13-15), Ringette Shinny (ages 10-15), Adult Shinny (16+), Women’s Shinny (16+). Please note for all shinny programs:

-        Full equipment (including neck guards for all youth players)

-        Payment must be made in advance online or at the front counter

-        Capacity is limited to 20 skaters

-        Body contact and slapshots are prohibited

In addition to our regular public skates we have Toonie Skates over lunch hour during the week and a free Parent with Tots & Seniors Skates daily during the week from 1-2pm. Please note that helmets are required on skaters aged 12 and under. Strollers are permitted on the ice as long as the wheels are cleaned and the child is wearing a helmet.

We’re Hiring!

The Recreation Department is expanding the team to include a part-time permanent Recreation Programmer. Learn more about this opportunity and apply online at Arnprior.ca/jobs

Stay in the Know!

Things can change quick so stay tuned to our social media channels to catch all of the updates!

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