Recreation Newsletter - March 2024

February 29, 2024

What a busy month on the horizon. March Break, St Patrick’s Day, Swim Registration and Easter! Here’s what you need to know…

Save The Date

March 2 - Music! Music! Music!
March 6 - The Lunch Brunch by Seniors at Home
March 16 - St Paddy's Party
March 22 - CIBC Presents Music Trivia with a Twist
March 23 - Nurturing the Caregiver

March 23 – Discover Scuba Diving

March 30 – Discover Scuba Diving
March 30 - Easter Egg Hunt in the Park

To learn more about these events or to submit your event to be featured visit calendar.arnprior.ca

March Break

Need to stay busy over the break? There are daily swims and skates at the Nick Smith Centre to keep you moving. Check out the full list of activities at www.arnprior.ca/marchbreak

Aquatics

The spring session of aquatics programs are just around the corner with registration opening this month. Here’s what you need to know:

The swimming lesson schedule will be visible online starting March 11 at www.arnprior.ca/registration.

Aqua Fitness, Adult Lessons, and Greyfish Registration:

Resident: March 18 at 9:00am

Non-Resident: March 20 at 9:00am

Children’s Swimming Lesson Registration:

Resident: March 25 at 9:00am

Non-Resident: March 27 at 9:00am

Become a Lifeguard by Registering Now

Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid | Sundays | 5pm-7pm

Bronze Cross | Sundays | 5pm-8pm

National Lifeguard and Standard First Aid with CPR C | April 26-28 and May 10-12

Registration requires an online account. To learn more about registering for swimming lessons and to view our FAQ, visit www.arnprior.ca/swimming

Spring & Summer Programs

The collection of spring and summer sport programs open for registration on March 25^th. View more and register for the following programs

Adult Programs

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

Youth Programs

• Ball Hockey
• Beach Volleyball
• T-Ball

Events

Our new event, St. Paddy’s Party, has sold out! Thank you to everyone who bought tickets and expressed interest. We are excited to see you at the Nick Smith Centre on March 16^th. There’s still a chance to secure your tickets. Listen to Valley Heritage Radio every morning from 5am-9am for a chance to be entered in to the draw to win a pair of tickets.

Each year the Easter Bunny runs through Arnprior parks and leaves behind goodies for the children. This year we have early reports that the Easter Bunny has teamed up with the Arnprior Optimistic Women's Club and will have several parks across Town full of chocolate.

Stay tuned to Arnprior's social media channels to learn more.

Youth Club

After a successful launch, Youth Club returns in 2024 with two seasons, January-May and September-December. Both seasons follow a rate of $10 per month that provides all access to Youth Nights, Jr. Youth Nights, Craft Programs, Monthly Skates, Sledge Hockey and two special events. The Afterschool Program continues at a subsidized rate of $3.00 per day.

Learn more about Youth Club and join in today by visiting www.arnprior.ca/youthclub

Public Open House - Fairview Park Design

We want your feedback! Come to the Nick Smith Centre Community Hall on Tuesday March 5 from 5:30-7:30pm and provide your take on the following options for Fairview Park:

- 2 Splash Pad Design Options

- 3 Parkour Circuit Options

- 2 Swing & Climbing Structure Options

Can't make it out? Provide your feedback online. The following link will have a survey option on 7:30pm on March 5^th. https://renfrew-county.civilspace.io/en/projects/fairview-park-design

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+). Full equipment is required for all shinny’s and participants must sign-in and pay at the front desk.

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. Note: Parent with Tots & Seniors Skates and Toonie Skates will not run during the holiday break (December 27 – January 5). 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.

Arnprior Packers

The Arnprior Packers are in the playoffs! Visit their webpage or view their social media to see their schedule and cheer them on! Congratulations to the Arnprior Rivermen on another great season!

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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