Recreation Newsletter - March 2025

It’s the month of green! St. Patrick’s Day and hopefully some green grass to come. Check out what’s in store for you this month.

Dates to Circle on your Calendar

• March 4, 11, 18, 25 – Introduction to Bridge II
• March 5 – The Lunch Brunch by Seniors at Home
• March 7 – Junior Youth Night and Youth Night
• March 13 – Older Adult Focus Group
• March 15 – St. Paddy’s Party
• March 22 - VibeFest
• March 25 – Craft Program
• March 28 – Youth Night and Crafts & Craft

Learn more about these events and submit your own at calendar.arnprior.ca

The Bunny Run

The Easter Bunny is coming to town! The Bunny Run is a 2km or 5km run or walk in the heart of Arnprior along the waterfront trail and Grove on Saturday April 19. Starting and ending at Robert Simpson Park, this event is open to all ages and your registration has some pretty sweet perks.

Visit Arnprior.ca/BunnyRun to learn more and register.

March Break

The Nick Smith Centre will see a lot of action during the March Break with daily swimming and shinny as well as free ice skating. Not to mention the already full March Break Camp.

For full program schedules and a list of fees, visit Arnprior.ca/MarchBreak

Arena Project

Want to see the progress made within the first week of the Arena Revitalization project? Watch the one-week time lapse of Glenn Arthur Arena and learn more about the project.

Bert Hall Arena will be closed for revitalization starting on March 17.

Aquatics Update

The spring swimming lesson schedule will be available online starting March 11. Here are the important registration dates:

• Private Swim Lesson Applications:
• March 3 at 9:00am
• Aqua Fitness, Adult Lessons, and Greyfish Registration:
• Resident: March 24 at 9:00am
• Non-Resident: March 26 at 9:00am
• Children’s Swimming Lesson Registration:
• Resident: March 25 at 9:00am
• Non-Resident: March 27 at 9:00am

Effective April 1, all swimmers must check in at the front desk before entering the pool, regardless of whether they are registered online, using a punch card, or paying in person. Upon check-in, swimmers will receive a stamp on their hand as proof of payment. This stamp must be visible when you are in the pool area. Any swimmer without a stamp will be asked to return to the front desk to check-in.

Sports Programs and Leagues

Did you hear? Thanks to funding from Canadian Tire Jumpstart, Youth Club now features a new Youth Sports Program running weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30pm. Enjoy a new sport each week and socialize with friends. Learn more and register for this program now!

Registration is now open for all spring and summer sports program for all ages including:

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

Learn more about these programs and leagues by visiting the Town’s website.

Outdoor Rink Status

Due to the warmer temperatures and users continuing to use the outdoor rinks during these times, ice conditions have deteriorated significantly. Outdoor rinks will remain closed until further notice and rink lights at the Sullivan Rink of Dreams will be kept off at night.

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