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WOODSTOCK

RECREATION & LEISURE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2017–2018

The Woodstock Recreation & Leisure Guide is the City of Woodstock’s official listing for recreation, leisure, cultural programs and events.

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Recreation & Leisure Guide

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WOODSTOCK

RECREATION & LEISURE GUIDE

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FALL/WINTER 2017–2018

Recreation & Cultural Program Listings ou’ll find a great number of exciting Y programs arranged by age group from Preschool through to Adults. There is something here for everyone!

Aquatics tart here for swimming S lessons, recreational swims and leadership courses.

Quick List…

Registration Information.............................. 4 South Gate Centre.................................... 44 Woodstock District Community Complex...... 59 Fee Assistance in Recreation (FAIR)............ 75

18 64

Holiday Programs tart here for great Holiday S opportunities from the Recreation Dept, Library, Museum and Art Gallery.

Parks & Open Spaces I t’s time to get outdoors and enjoy the weather. Start here for your guide to trails, walking the dog and more!

This Guide can also be accessed on the city’s website at www.cityofwoodstock.ca

Message from the Mayor

Trevor Birtch, Mayor

The summer has flown by as we now enter the fall and winter seasons.

No fear, the City of Woodstock still has plenty of activities and events available to keep you and your family busy. With a variety of both scheduled and drop-in programs for all ages, the possibilities are endless.

This guide contains programs for all ages and all interests – activities from the Library, Art Gallery, Museum, Community Complex, Southside Aquatic Centre, Recreation Dept, South Gate Centre and more! Stay active this fall and winter by going for a sponsored skate, or swim at the Aquatic Centre. Learn to play tennis, or refine your artistic abilities. With online registration, it’s never been easier! As winter approaches, remember to be a good neighbour and help those in our community who need it most.

COPYRIGHT STATEMENT ©2017, The City of Woodstock. The Recreation & Leisure Guide is produced two times a year. Every effort has been made to provide correct information, however details may change from the time of publication. Please refer the City of Woodstock Departments for up‑to-date information concerning your area of interest.

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NEXT EDITION RESERVATION DEADLINE Are you interested in advertising in the Spring/Summer Recreation & Leisure Guide? Contact the Parks & Recreation Dept. at 519‑539‑2382 Ext. 4101 or email parksandrecreation@ cityofwoodstock.ca. The reservation deadline is January 16, 2018.

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PROGRAM REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

P R O G R A M R E G I S T R AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S

How to Register

RECREATION FACILITIES

Online

Parks & Recreation

What you need • Credit Card & Visa/Debit Where • www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

What you need • Credit Card & expiry date

315 Finkle Street PO Box 1539 Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7 Tel: 519 421 7665

In Person

Community Complex

What you need • Credit/Debit Card, Cash, Cheque Refund Policy Cancelled bookings are entitled to a refund of the fees paid for booking. You can leave the funds on your account for future use or request a refund. Please note that there is a $25.00¹ administration fee charged for each refund per person, per course. Refund fees will not be charged if the City of Woodstock cancels the class and a refund is requested.

Location Legend Woodstock District Community Complex Woodstock District Community Complex, Mezzanine Room Woodstock District Community Complex, Goff Hall Southside Aquatic Centre, Room A

Registration Dates Program Aquatics

Address

Method of Payment & Registration

Start Date

315 Finkle St

Fall: Aug 31 Winter: TBD

Recreation 315 Finkle St Programs

Fall: Aug 31 Winter: Aug 31

Museum Programs

466 Dundas St

Fall: Aug 31 Winter: Aug 31

Library Programs

445 Hunter St

Fall: Aug 31 Winter: Aug 31

Art Gallery Programs

Fall: Aug 31 449 Dundas St Winter: Aug 31

Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Payment Options Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express

¹ May be subject to change according to City By-Law.

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Southside Aquatic Centre

Phone

WDCC WDCC Mezz Room WDCC Goff Hall SAC Room A

Recreation & Leisure Guide

192 Old Wellington Street PO Box 1539 Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7 Tel: 519 539 2382 ext. 4101

381 Finkle Street PO Box 1539 Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7 Tel: 519 421 3484

Goff Hall 381 Finkle Street PO Box 1539 Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7 Tel: 519 421 3484 ext 4301

Woodstock Art Gallery 449 Dundas Street PO Box 1539 Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7 www.woodstockartgallery.ca Tel: 519 539 6761

Woodstock Museum 466 Dundas Street PO Box 1539 Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7 www.woodstockmuseum.ca Tel: 519 537 8411

Cash, Debit

Woodstock Public Library

Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard

445 Hunter Street Woodstock, ON N4S 4G7 www.mywpl.ca Tel: 519 539 4801

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Colour-coded ta bs for each section

Little Movers Age: 3–4 Through active games and imagination Little Movers provides an introduction to dance and focuses on the fundamental movement principles. In this group setting children will develop coordination, balance, and a better understanding of how their body moves.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Mon Mon

Sep 11 Jan 8

5:30–6:00pm 5:30–6:00pm

8 8

WDCC Mezz Room WDCC Mezz Room

1952 1953

$32.00 $32.00

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Mon Mon

Sep 11 Jan 8

6:00–6:30pm 6:00–6:30pm

8 8

WDCC Mezz Room WDCC Mezz Room

1954 1955

$32.00 $32.00

Barcode

Fee

PRESCHOOL

PRESCHOOL

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NEW

Age: 5–6

Babytime Age: birth–12 months Participate with baby in a fun filled half hour of stories, rhymes and songs. Enquire about our additional fall and winter Babytime programs.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Wed Fri

Sep 13 Sep 15

11:00–11:30am 11:15–11:45am

7 7

Library Library

FREE FREE

Toddler Tales for Ones & Twos Age: 12–35 months Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers accompanied by a caregiver. Enquire about our additional fall and winter Toddler Tales for Ones & Twos programs.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Wed Thu

Sep 13 Sep 14

10:15–10:45am 10:15–10:45am

7 7

Library Library

Barcode

Fee

FREE FREE

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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PRESCHOOL

Tales & Tunes Age: 3–5 A fun-filled storytime with songs, rhymes and crafts for preschoolers. Enquire about our additional fall and winter Tales & Tunes programs.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Thu Fri

Sep 14 Sep 15

11:00–11:45am 10:15–11:00am

7 7

Library Library

FREE FREE

Me Too! Tuesdays Age: 2–5 and their caregivers Instructor: Deanna Logan Create and explore stories, songs, art and more! Registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Tue

Sep 19

10:00–11:00am

8

Woodstock Art Gallery

Tue

Jan 16

10:00–11:00am

8

Woodstock Art Gallery

$40.00 all sessions or $6 per session $40.00 all sessions or $6 per session

Family Storytime Ages: 1–5 Join us in the program room for this interactive storytime for families with toddlers and preschoolers that include stories, songs, active rhymes and a craft.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat Sat

Oct 7 Jan 6

10:30–11:15am 10:30–11:15am

12 11

Library Library

FREE FREE

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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Age: 16–24 months This program is focused on introducing preschoolers to 8 different sports. During the program preschoolers will have the opportunity to build self-confidence and learn skills in a fun and interactive way. 16 months–3 year olds require a parent to participate during program.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Tue Tue Tue Tue

Sep 12 Sep 12 Nov 28 Jan 30

9:30–10:15am 5:00–5:45pm 5:00–5:45pm 5:00–5:45pm

8 8 8 8

WDCC Mezz Room WDCC Goff Hall WDCC Goff Hall WDCC Goff Hall

1960 1961 1962 1963

$128.00 $128.00 $128.00 $128.00

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Tue Tue Tue

Sep 12 Nov 28 Jan 30

5:45–6:30pm 5:45–6:30pm 5:45–6:30pm

8 8 8

WDCC Goff Hall WDCC Goff Hall WDCC Goff Hall

1964 1965 1966

$128.00 $128.00 $128.00

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Tue Tue Tue

Sep 12 Nov 28 Jan 30

6:30–7:30pm 6:30–7:30pm 6:30–7:30pm

8 8 8

WDCC Goff Hall WDCC Goff Hall WDCC Goff Hall

1967 1968 1969

$128.00 $128.00 $128.00

PRESCHOOL

Sportball

Age: 2–3

Age: 4–5

Indoor Tennis Age: 5–6 The indoor tennis session is a great opportunity for individuals to learn the fundamentals of indoor tennis and build on their active skill set. With a focus on physical literacy and an attention to the development of gross motor skills, participants will be provided with the support and instruction to learn a variety of skills in a fun and active way.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Thu Thu

Nov 16 Feb 1

5:30–6:00pm 5:30–6:00pm

8 8

Holy Family School Holy Family School

1970 1971

$48.00 $48.00

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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PA DAY PROGRAMS

PA D AY P R O G R A M S

Creative PA Days Age: 5–12 Instructor: Deanna Logan Explore a variety of artistic mediums. Develop a basic understanding of the elements and principles of design. Materials included in registration fee. Bring lunch and snacks.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee*

Fri

Sep 29

9:00am–4:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

Fri

Oct 27

9:00am–4:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

Fri

Nov 17

9:00am–4:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

Fri

Jan 19

9:00am–4:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

$45.00/non-members $35/members $45.00/non-members $35/members $45.00/non-members $35/members $45.00/non-members $35/members

*Per session. Early-care and/or after-care is an extra $5.00/day(drop off as early as 8:30am; pick up as late as 4:30pm)

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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Age: 4–5 Designed for first-time campers, this program offers a great introduction with a busy, full-day routine. Children must be potty trained.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Fri Fri Fri Fri

Sep. 29 Oct. 27 Nov. 17 Jan. 19

8:30am–4:30pm 8:30am–4:30pm 8:30am–4:30pm 8:30am–4:30pm

1 1 1 1

WDCC Goff Hall WDCC Goff Hall WDCC Goff Hall WDCC Goff Hall

1976 1978 1979 1981

$39.50 $39.50 $39.50 $39.50

PA DAY PROGRAMS

PA Day Camps

PA Day Fun @ the Library Age: 4–12 Drop into the Children’s department for fun pop-up activities all day long!

Day

Date

Time

Theme

Location

Fee

Fri Fri Fri Fri

Sep 29 Oct 27 Nov 17 Jan 19

10:00am–5:00pm 10:00am–5:00pm 10:00am–5:00pm 10:00am–5:00pm

Fall Fun! Halloween Hauntings Christmas is coming!

Super Spies

Library Library Library Library

FREE FREE FREE FREE

PA Day Camps Age: 6–12 Looking for a day filled with adventure, crafts, and active games? Experienced, trained and talented staff are dedicated to providing a safe day full of new opportunities.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Fri Fri Fri Fri

Sep. 29 Oct. 27 Nov. 17 Jan. 19

8:30am–4:30pm 8:30am–4:30pm 8:30am–4:30pm 8:30am–4:30pm

1 1 1 1

WDCC Goff Hall WDCC Goff Hall WDCC Goff Hall WDCC Goff Hall

1983 1984 1985 1986

$35.00 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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Trendy Toys PA Day Age: 5–12 Are you obsessed with fidget spinners? Can’t get enough of Shopkins or Hatchimals? We’ll see why these toys are popular and play with fun trendy toys of the past. Heard of pogo sticks or cabbage patch kids? Try historic games that are still fun 100+ years later. Enjoy crafts and outdoor games too.

Day

Date

Time

Location

Fee

Fri

Sep 29

8:30am–4:30 pm

Woodstock Museum

$38.00/non-members $28.00/members

Stuck On You PA Day Age: 5–12 Did you invent post its? Love a little glitter glue? See what’s so fun about the history of all things sticky today as we explore ways things stick to one another. Make a duct tape wallet or purse and try magnets, sticky hand toys and super fun suction cup toys!

Day

Date

Time

Location

Fee

Fri

Oct 27

8:30am–4:30 pm

Woodstock Museum

$38.00/non-members $28.00/members

Woodland Critters PA Day Age: 5–12 Learn about forest animals in this fun and crafty day! Explore the habitat and life of deer, fox, raccoon, and owls among others. Play forest themed games, go outside and make your own woodland critter ornament to take home.

Day

Date

Time

Location

Fee

Fri

Nov 17

8:30am–4:30 pm

Woodstock Museum

$38.00/non-members $28.00/members

Take Shape PA Day Age: 5–12 Mold, sculpt and create fun and interesting shapes today as we investigate the history of making shapes of clay, food and many more exciting moldable materials. Learn about historic stone sculptors, where jello molds got their start and what county created the first square watermelon!

Day

Date

Time

Location

Fee

Fri

Jan 19

8:30am–4:30 pm

Woodstock Museum

$38.00/non-members $28.00/members

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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CHILDREN

CHILDREN

Maker Lab Age: 6–12 The second Saturday of each month we will introduce kids to really cool gadgets and gizmos. Program robots, play with Lego or try your hand at computer programming, just to mention a few.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

Sep 9

2:00-3:30

7

Library

FREE

Kids in Motion Age: 7–8 Try a bit of everything in this multi-disciplinary class that combines various dance styles. Students exercise their own creativity and focus as they develop their fundamental movement skills.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Mon Mon

Sep 11 Jan 8

6:30–7:15pm 6:30–7:15pm

8 8

WDCC Mezz Room WDCC Mezz Room

1956 1957

$40.00 $40.00

Youth Yoga Age: 6–8 Participants will learn yoga through the use of themes and practical life concepts such as establishing balanced, creating strength and expanding self-awareness. Classes are designed to make learning fun and to enable students to take their lessons off the mat and into their home and school life.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed Wed Wed

Sep 13 Nov 15 Jan 31

6:00–6:30pm 6:00–6:30pm 6:00–6:30pm

8 8 8

WDCC Mezz Room WDCC Mezz Room WDCC Mezz Room

1988 1990 1992

$48.00 $48.00 $48.00

Age: 9–12 Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed Wed Wed

Sep 13 Nov 15 Jan 31

6:30–7:30pm 6:30–7:30pm 6:30–7:30pm

8 8 8

WDCC Mezz Room WDCC Mezz Room WDCC Mezz Room

1993 1995 1997

$64.00 $64.00 $64.00

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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CHILDREN

Basketball Age: 9–11 Recreational activities will help develop hand/eye coordination and will focus on developing the fundamental skills of basketball.

Emphasis is on passing, ball control skills and shooting. Participants will enjoy practicing their skills in a fun and active environment.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed Wed Wed

Sep 13 Nov 15 Jan 31

6:00–7:00pm 6:00–7:00pm 6:00–7:00pm

8 8 8

Central Public School Central Public School Central Public School

1941 1942 1943

$48.00 $48.00 $48.00

Minecraft Jr. Age: 6–9 Drop in the fourth Saturday of each month to show us your building talents in this creative and collaborative building program. December’s program moved to Dec 16.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

Sep 23

1:00–2:00pm

6

Library

FREE

Tennis Level 1 Age: 7–10 This is an introductory level and will stress racquet and ball control drills as well as skill development in the four basic strokes: forehand, backhand, serve and volley. This program is for players with little or no previous tennis experience or youngsters who have completed the preschool tennis program.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed

Sep 13

6:00–7:00pm

8

Richardson Park

2001

$64.00

Tennis Level 2 Age: 9–12 Building on the skills developed in the introductory tennis program, participants will continue to develop more skills and tennis knowledge as they dive deeper into the world of tennis.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed

Sep 13

7:00–8:30pm

8

Richardson Park

2004

$80.00

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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Age: 8–11 Participants will be introduced to the basic kitchen know how. This program will focus on teaching the safety, preparation, and clean up.

As they learn to create snacks and meals for themselves and others.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Thu Thu Thu

Sep 14 Nov 9 Jan 18

6:00–7:30pm 6:00–7:30pm 6:00–7:30pm

6 6 6

Goff Hall Kitchen Goff Hall Kitchen Goff Hall Kitchen

2005 2006 2008

$60.00 $60.00 $60.00

CHILDREN

Kids in the Kitchen

Lego WeDo Stemotics Age: 5–8 The LEGO® Education WeDo is an easy-to-use robotics kit that introduces young students to robotics. Students will be able to build LEGO models featuring working motors and sensors; program their models; and explore a series of crosscurricular, theme-based activities while developing their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as well as language, literacy, and social studies.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Tue

Sep 19

6:00–7:00pm

8

WDCC Mezz Room

2013

$92.00

Mindstorms Stemotics Age: 9–14 Design awesome machines with the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3. LEGO Mindstorms EV3 is designed for those with no programming background and introduces students to concepts such as coding, looping, decision-making and flow control as they utilize the visual drag and drop-programming interface.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Tue

Sep 19

7:00–8:00pm

8

WDCC Mezz Room

2014

$92.00

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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CHILDREN

Kids Make Meals Age: 8–11 Do you have a child who always wants to help in the kitchen? Try out one or all of the Kids Make Meals program where participants will get the opportunity to learn how to make a big meal from start to finish. Each session is a different meal where participants will learn a variety of different cooking skills they can later apply at home.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed Wed Wed Wed

Sep 27 Nov 22 Jan 24 Mar 14

5:00–8:00pm 5:00–8:00pm 5:00–8:00pm 5:00–8:00pm

1 1 1 1

Goff Hall Kitchen Goff Hall Kitchen Goff Hall Kitchen Goff Hall Kitchen

2015 2016 2017 2018

$60.00 $60.00 $60.00 $60.00

My Safe Life Age: 7–9 In this interactive and fun safety program, kids learn and practice skills for a lifetime of safety. Traditional and digital gaming techniques are used to cover topics like people safety, appropriate social and digital behaviours, safe travels, online safety, getting help, fire safety, accident prevention and basic first aid.

Children take home the My Safe Life manual and card of completion.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Fri Sat

Sep 29 Jan 20

9:00am–4:00pm 9:00am–4:00pm

1 1

SAC Room A WDCC Mezz Room

2019 2020

$60.00 $60.00

After School Meet Up @ the Library Age: 6–12 Drop in after school and meet up with your friends! We’ll have tons of fun in our program room: PS4 gaming, Lego Club, movies, STEAM Team, Minecraft and more!

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Oct 4

3:30–5:00pm

12

Library

FREE

Football Fundamentals Age: 6–8 Come score a touchdown as we learn how to play Flag Football. This program is an introduction to the sport and a great place to start for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals. The program will focus on teaching running, receiving, passing and more!

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Sun

Oct 1

12:00–1:00pm

8

WDCC Goff Hall

2021

$48.00

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Sun

Oct 1

1:00–2:00pm

8

WDCC Goff Hall

2022

$48.00

Age: 9–12

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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Age: 3–10 Drop in to the Children’s Department throughout the year and make a fun craft to take home.

Day

Date

Time

Seasonal Craft

Location

Fee

Sat Sat Sun Sat Sun Sat Sun Sat Sun Sat Sat Sun Sat Sun Sat Sat Sun Sat Sun

Oct 7 Oct 28 Oct 29 Dec 2 Dec 3 Dec 9 Dec 10 Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 23 Jan 6 Jan 7 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 17 Mar 10 Mar 11 Mar 17 Mar 18

10:00am–5:00pm 10:00am–5:00pm 1:00–5:00pm 10:00am–5:00pm 1:00–5:00pm 10:00am–5:00pm 1:00–5:00pm 10:00am–5:00pm 1:00–5:00pm 10:00am–5:00pm 10:00am–5:00pm 1:00–5:00pm 10:00am–5:00pm 1:00–5:00pm 10:00am–5:00pm 10:00am–5:00pm 1:00–5:00pm 10:00am–5:00pm 1:00–5:00pm

Thanksgiving Halloween Halloween Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Winter Fun Winter Fun Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day Family Day March Break March Break March Break March Break

Library Library Library Library Library Library Library Library Library Library Library Library Library Library Library Library Library Library Library

FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE

CHILDREN

Weekend Crafts

Parents Night Out Age: 6–10 Looking for something to do on a Friday night?

Parents looking for a night out? Join us for fun games and swimming at Southside Aquatic Centre.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Fri Fri Fri

Oct 13 Dec 8 Mar 2

6:00-9:00pm 6:00-9:00pm 6:00-9:00pm

1 1 1

Southside Aquatic Centre Southside Aquatic Centre Southside Aquatic Centre

2023 2024 2025

$18.00 $18.00 $18.00

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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CHILDREN

Saturday Kids Create Age: 6–12 Instructor: Deanna Logan Each week explore a different medium, artist and art movement. Experience new techniques, discover, and apply visual art concepts such as colour theory, the elements and principles of design while being free to create. Students will also learn and exercise appropriate visual art terminology and vocabulary and visit current exhibitions.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

Oct 14

10:30am–12:30pm

3

Woodstock Art Gallery

Sat

Feb 3

10:30am–12:30pm

3

Woodstock Art Gallery

$55.00/non-members $45.00/members $55.00/non-members $45.00/members

Home Alone Age: 9–12 Is your child ready to stay home alone? The Home Alone safety for Kids program helps children and their families get ready for their child’s first steps towards independence and being without adult supervision. Safety and accident prevention are the common themes throughout the program.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Fri Sat

Oct 27 Feb 17

9:00am–4:00pm 9:00am–4:00pm

1 1

SAC Room A WDCC Mezz Room

2026 2027

$60.00 $60.00

Indoor Tennis Age: 7–9 The indoor tennis session is a great opportunity for individuals to learn the fundamentals of indoor tennis and build on their active skill set. With a focus on physical literacy and an attention to the development of gross motor skills, participants will be provided with the support and instruction to learn a variety of skills in a fun and active way.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Thu Thu

Nov 16 Feb 1

6:00–7:00pm 6:00–7:00pm

8 8

Holy Family School Holy Family School

2028 2029

$64.00 $64.00

Age: 10–13 Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Thu Thu

Nov 16 Feb 1

7:00–8:00pm 7:00–8:00pm

8 8

Holy Family School Holy Family School

2030 2031

$64.00 $64.00

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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Age: 11–14 In this course, participants learn how to run a small babysitting business and how to supervise younger siblings or other children in a safe and responsible manner.

Aspiring babysitters also learn basic first aid skills.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Fri Mon

Nov 17 Mar 12

9:00am–4:00pm 9:00am–4:00pm

1 1

SAC Room A SAC Room A

2032 2033

$60.00 $60.00

CHILDREN

Baby Sitting Training Course

Photography Age: 8–12 Do you have an interest in taking photos and getting the perfect shot? Come learn different techniques to improve your photography skills. Learn about lighting, backgrounds and even how to take the perfect selfie! Please bring your own camera.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Tue

Jan 16

6:00-7:00pm

6

WDCC Mezz Room

2035

$60.00

Birthday Art Party Program Age: 5–12 Instructor: Deanna Logan Tour current exhibitions and create a special art piece.

Materials included in fee. Cakes and cutlery not included.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

By appointment only

2:00–4:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

$150.00 (max. 10 children)

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

H O L I D AY P R O G R A M S

Holiday Card Photos Age: All Ages Grab your family and head to the Library for your holiday photo using our green screen photo booth. One photo per family.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

Nov 18

11:15am–1:00pm

1

Library

FREE

All Wrapped Up: The Art of Gifting Ages: 18+ Learn the art of how to wrap holiday presents in quick and clever ways. No more store bags or frustrating moments with torn wrapping paper. Everyone will be able to practice making bows and how to apply simple tips to achieve great results.

To add holiday fun to the evening we will even have a wrap-it-up challenge.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Thu

Nov 30

7:00-8:00

1

Library

FREE

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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Age: All Ages Check out the display case in the Children’s area and test your skills with our holiday I spy quiz. Get the answers right and you could win a prize! Winners will be announced January 8.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri

Dec 1

All day

23

Library

FREE

Wolfie on the Shelf Age: All Ages Wolfie loves the holidays, and this Christmas, he’s not letting any Elf have all the fun. Visit the library this December for a month of hide and seek with our festive wolf.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri

Dec 1

All day

23

Library

FREE

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

Holiday I Spy

Santa Saturdays!

Age: Everyone Welcome Discover and create free self-serve activities from the art cart for the whole family. Experience the Gallery and the current exhibits.

Day

Date

Time

Weeks

Location

Fee

Sat

Dec 2

11:00am–1:00pm

4

Woodstock Art Gallery

FREE

Stuffy Sleepover and Evening Storytime with a Visit from Santa Age: 3–5 Bring your favourite stuffy for a bedtime storytime and a sleepover at the Library with Wolfie. Come back on Saturday to pick up your stuffy and see what shenanigans they got into. Santa will be dropping by at 7:00 to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Visit with Santa and get your photo with a $2 donation to the Children’s Aid Society.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri

Dec 8

6:30–7:30pm

1

Library

FREE

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

Christmas Author Reading with Vicki Delany Join us in the fiction area of the Library for an evening of holiday murder as mystery writer, Vicki Delany, reads from her new book Hark the Herald Angels Slay, to be released November 28.

Hear her talk about mystery writing and the writing life.

Age: 18+ Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Thu

Dec 14

7:00–8:00

1

Library

FREE

Christmas Break Camps Age: 4–5 Designed for first-time campers, this program offers a great introduction with a busy full day routine. We will spend our week making crafts, playing active games and building friendships! Children must be potty trained.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed–Fri Tue–Fri

Dec 27–29 Jan 2–5

8:30am–4:30pm 8:30am–4:30pm

3 4

WDCC SAC Room A

2037 2038

$90.00 $120.00

Holiday Break Camp Age: 6–12 Looking for a week filled with adventure, crafts and active games? Experienced, trained and talented staff are dedicated to providing a safe day full of new opportunities.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed–Fri Tue–Fri

Dec 27–29 Jan 2–5

8:30am–4:30pm 8:30am–4:30pm

3 4

WDCC WDCC

2040 2041

$81.00 $108.00

Let It Snow Days Age: 5–12 Instructor: Deanna Logan Explore a variety of artistic mediums and seasonal activities. Develop a basic understanding of the elements and principles of design.

Materials included in registration fee. Bring lunch and snacks.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee*

Thu

Dec 28

9:00am–4:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

Wed

Jan 3

9:00am–4:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

Thu

Jan 4

9:00am–4:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

$45.00/non-members $35.00/members $45.00/non-members $35.00/members $45.00/non-members $35.00/members

*Per session. Early-care and/or after-care is an extra $5.00/day(drop off as early as 8:30am; pick up as late as 4:30pm)

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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Age: 4–7 This 1/2 day camp is focused on developing skills associated with 8 different sports. We integrate activities, and skills that encourage self-confidence and socializing. This fun and structured camp aims to develop basic skills at a developmentally appropriate level.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Tue–Fri

Jan 2–5

9:00am–12:00pm

4

WDCC Mezz Room

2042

$120.00

Winter Camp Age: 5–12 Welcome to January’s wintery camp at the Museum! Each day will feature different hot and cold games, craft and activities to excite and amaze you this week. Enjoy warm mitten crafts, cool polar bear games and so much more.

Fun both indoor and out if the weather co-operates! Register by Dec 20.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Tue–Fri

Jan 2–5

8:30am–4:30 pm

4

Woodstock Museum

$130.00/non-members $110.00/members

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

Sportball Christmas Camp

Chilly Cook’n Craft Age: 6–12 Cook up some shivery treats and make some cool crafts!

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Jan 3

2:00–3:30pm

1

Library

$2.00

Paw Patrol Escape Ice Mountain Age: 3–5 Help! Ryder needs you! The pups have been frozen in a mountain of ice. Using only science and your superhero skills, save the Paw Patrol and get them back on a roll.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Thu

Jan 4

10:30–11:30am

1

Library

$2.00

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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Holiday Drop-In FREE Family Fun! Age: Everyone Welcome Discover and create free self-serve seasonal activities from the art cart for the whole family. Stay and explore the Gallery and the current exhibits.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Tue–Fri

Jan 2–5

11:00am–1:00pm

4

Woodstock Art Gallery

FREE

Snow Day! Age: All Ages Drop in any time throughout the day for fun snow day pop-up activities and crafts, including our green screen photo booth from 2:00–3:30pm in the program room Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri

Jan 5

10:00am-5:00pm

1

Library

FREE

Creative Family Day Age: Everyone Welcome Experience the Gallery, current exhibits and free activities for the whole family.

This is a FREE family event that takes place at the Gallery Cinemas (excluding the morning movie – advance tickets only can be purchased at the Woodstock Art Gallery for $5 each), Woodstock Museum, Woodstock Art Gallery and Theatre Woodstock. Families can enjoy culture all in walking distance. Experience film, make art, partake in storytelling, history, drama, and live performance.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon

Feb 19

9:30–11:00am

1

Gallery Cinemas

Mon

Feb 19

11:00am–1:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

$5.00/advance tickets only for the movie FREE

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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MARCH BREAK

MARCH BREAK

March Break Camp Age: 4–-5 Designed for first-time campers, this program offers a great introduction with a busy, full-day routine. We will spend our week making crafts, playing active games and building friendships! Children must be potty trained.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Mon–Fri

Mar 12–16

8:30am–4:30pm

5

WDCC Goff Hall

2043

$150.00

March Break Camp Age: 6–12 Looking for a week filled with adventure, crafts, and active games? Experienced, trained and talented staff are dedicated to providing a safe day full of new opportunities.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Mon–Fri

Mar 12–16

8:30am–4:30pm

5

WDCC Goff Hall

2044

$135.00

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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March Break Family Art Program Age: Everyone Welcome Discover the gallery with self-serve activities from the art cart! Explore the exhibits, investigate a variety of techniques and create your own art.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon–Fri

Mar 12–16

11:00am–1:00pm

5

Woodstock Art Gallery

FREE

Museum March Break Camp Age: 5–12 Explore the Woodstock Museum and have a blast from the past! Learn about fun historic pastimes like parlour games, croquet or potato sack races. Try the game of Graces, spinning fleece into yarn or baking some jam tarts. Put your team to the test with an old-fashioned round of tug-o-war. Each day will bring different games, crafts, out trips and visitors.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon–Fri

Mar 12–16

8:30am–4:30 pm

5

Woodstock Museum

$140.00/non-member $120.00/member

March Break Art Camp Age: 5–12 Instructor: Deanna Logan Explore new territories, markings, maps, treasures and more as you locate your barrings! This week design and create some amazing projects from a ton of stuff!

Discover sculpture, collage, drawing, painting and more! Explore the exhibits, experiment with a variety of creative techniques and play some really cool games.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon–Fri

Mar 12–16

9:00am–4:00pm

5

Woodstock Art Gallery

$175.00/non-member $150.00/member

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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TEEN

TEEN

TAG – Teen Advisory Group Age: 12–17 The Library is looking for teens in grades 7 to 12 who want the opportunity to share their ideas for ways to improve our teen space, YA collections and help to plan fun events for teens. We meet the second Tuesday of each month from September to June.

You can also earn community service hours towards your high school diploma. Interested teens can fill out the application form available at the library or on our website. New members are always welcome!

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Tue

Sep 12

7:00–8:00pm

10

Library

FREE

Basketball Age: 12–14 Recreational activities will help develop hand/eye coordination and will focus on developing the fundamental skills of basketball. Emphasis is on passing, ball control skills and shooting. Participants will enjoy practicing their skills in a fun and active environment.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed Wed Wed

Sep 13 Nov 15 Jan 31

7:00–8:00pm 7:00–8:00pm 7:00–8:00pm

8 8 8

Central Public School Central Public School Central Public School

1944 1945 1948

$48.00 $48.00 $48.00

Age: 15–17 Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed Wed Wed

Sep 13 Nov 15 Jan 31

8:00–9:00pm 8:00–9:00pm 8:00–9:00pm

8 8 8

Central Public School Central Public School Central Public School

1949 1950 1951

$48.00 $48.00 $48.00

Teen Yoga Age: 13–17 Participants will learn yoga through the use of themes and practical life concepts such as establishing balanced, creating strength and expanding selfawareness. Classes are designed to make learning fun and to enable students to take their lessons off the mat and into their home and school life.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed Wed Wed

Sep 13 Nov 15 Jan 31

7:30–8:30pm 7:30–8:30pm 7:30–8:30pm

8 8 8

WDCC Mezz Room WDCC Mezz Room WDCC Mezz Room

1998 1999 2000

$64.00 $64.00 $64.00

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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TEEN

Kitchen Prep Age: 12–14 Tired of frozen dinners when you’re home alone? Want to learn how to make meals for you and your family? This program will focus on teaching the safety, preparation, and clean up.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Thu Thu Thu

Sep 14 Nov 9 Jan 18

7:30–9:00pm 7:30–9:00pm 7:30–9:00pm

6 6 6

Goff Hall Kitchen Goff Hall Kitchen Goff Hall Kitchen

2010 2011 2012

$60.00 $60.00 $60.00

Minecraft Sr. Age: 10–14 Drop in the fourth Saturday of each month to make your defenses strong to survive in Minecraft.

December’s program moved to Dec 16.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

Sep 23

2:30–3:30pm

6

Library

FREE

Teen Drop In Age: 11–15 Drop in the fourth Tuesday evening of the month for a variety of fun activities using our green screen, PS4, iPads, VR, robotics and much more. Snacks provided. No program in December.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Tue

Sep 26

6:30–8:00pm

5

Library

FREE

Teen Book Club Ages: 12–16 Drop in the first Tuesday of the month for our new teen book club. Great book discussions and snacks! No book club in January.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Tue

Oct 3

7:00–8:00pm

5

Library

FREE

Learn to Lead Age: 12–14 This program prepares young people for life and leadership opportunities through dynamic and fun team building experiences. This program will challenge attitudes and ways of thinking to help young people reach their full potential as leaders, whether it is in their school, in their work or in their community. Their personal limits will be tested in order to better prepare them for life.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Thu Thu

Oct 12 Jan 11

6:00–8:00pm 6:00–8:00pm

6 6

SAC Room A SAC Room A

2045 2046

$84.00 $84.00

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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TEEN

Snow Buddies Age: 13–17 Interested in helping out a neighbour this winter? Or do you still need to earn community volunteer hours for school? Register with the Snow Buddies Program

by Oct 30th, which will include training in customer service, safety, and more!

This program runs throughout winter as snow-shovelling is needed.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Thu Mon

Oct 26 Oct 30

4:00–5:30pm 4:00–5:30pm

1 1

SAC Room A SAC Room A

2047 2048

$10.00 $10.00

Indoor Tennis Age: 14–16 The indoor tennis session is a great opportunity for individuals to learn the fundamentals of indoor tennis and build on their active skill set. With a focus on physical literacy and an attention to the development of gross motor skills, participants will be provided with the support and instruction to learn a variety of skills in a fun and active way.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Thu Thu

Nov 16 Feb 1

8:00–9:00pm 8:00–9:00pm

8 8

Holy Family School Holy Family School

2049 2050

$64.00 $64.00

Introduction to Drawing (for Anime Character Studies) Age: 13–17 Instructor: Jaclyn Caughill Students will discover the elements and principles of art as they explore a variety of drawing exercises, demonstrations and projects. All materials are included in the cost of registration.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

Nov 18

10:30am–2:00pm

2

Woodstock Art Gallery

$45.00/non-members $35.00/members

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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TEEN

Principles of Healthy Child Development Age: 13+ High Five® training provides participants with nationally recognized certification that will assist them in working with children’s programs in the sport and recreation industry.

Several municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, and service providers either require or recommend High five certification for employment. The principles of healthy Child Development certification course is designed to assist leaders in best practices for delivering programs to children. This one day course is a requirement for anyone interested in working for the City of Woodstock Summer programs and/or recreation programs.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Fri Sat

Jan 12 Mar 17

9:00–3:30pm 9:00–3:30pm

1 1

SAC Room A WDCC Mezz Room

2051 2052

$67.80 $67.80

Introduction to Chalk Pastel Age: 13–17 Instructor: Mercedes Schuster In this introduction to chalk pastel students will build on the basic elements and principles of design. Explore and experiment with chalk pastel that is different from typical pastel or graphite drawing. Students are asked to bring a few images they are interested in drawing. All materials included in cost of registration.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

Jan 13

1:00–4:30pm

2

Woodstock Art Gallery

$45.00/non-members $35.00/members

Photography Age: 13–17 Do you have an interest in taking photos and getting the perfect shot? Come learn different techniques to improve your photography skills. Learn about lighting, backgrounds and even how to take the perfect selfie! Please bring your own camera.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Tue

Jan 16

7:00–8:00pm

6

WDCC Mezz Room

2053

$60.00

Introduction to Painting Age: 13–17 Instructor: Jaclyn Caughill Students will discover the elements and principles of art as they explore a variety of painting exercises, demonstrations and projects. All materials are included in the cost of registration.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

Mar 10

10:30am–2:00pm

2

Woodstock Art Gallery

$45.00/non-members $35.00/members

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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Artist Talk: A Night with the Jurors Age: Everyone Welcome Please join Visual Elements Jurors, Gary Evans, Corinna Ghaznavi and Michael Hunter as they walk and talk us through the challenging task of developing the annual juried exhibit.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Sep 13

7:00–8:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

FREE

ALL AGES

ALL AGES

Artist in Conversation Age: Everyone Welcome Please join Visual Elements Juror and Woodstock artist, Michael Hunter as he walks us through the exhibit, Taking the Natural and Forcing it into a Constructed State.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

Sep 16

2:00–3:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

FREE

Artist Talk: Dr. Mary Ann Steggles Age: Everyone Welcome Please join, Dr. Mary Ann Steggles, Associate Director of the University of Manitoba.

She is a specialist in ceramics and has recently done research on the impact of Vietnam era resistors (both women and men) on Canadian ceramics. This program has been generously supported by the Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre (ICAC).

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Sep 20

7:00–8:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

FREE

See You at the Movies The Woodstock Art Gallery is celebrating our 20th Anniversary of SEE YOU @ THE MOVIES program in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival film circuit group. The Toronto International Film Circuit’s outreach program brings the best of Canadian and International films and artists to Woodstock.

Visit woodstockartgallery.ca for upcoming movie listings.

LET’S CELEBRATE! Mark your calendar! Passes are now available to purchase.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon

Sep 25 Oct 30 Nov 27 Jan 29 Feb 26

4:00pm & 7:00pm

Last Monday of the month

Gallery Cinemas

Rush single tickets on sale 20 mins. prior to screening $9.00/each

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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Make Do Age: All Ages MAKE DO combines the creativity of MAKER events with the sensibility of being resilient by DOING for yourself. MAKE will feature the chance to experience new technologies and devices such as Sphero robots, green screen and drone photography. DO offers 10 minute demonstrations featuring great practical tips. Multiple topics including new computer programs, household tips and gardening advice will be presented with the goal that each participant will walk away with a new skill that will help make life easier.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri Sat

Sep 29 Sep 30

2:00–5:00pm 1:00–4:00pm

1 1

Library Library

FREE FREE

WAG IT Wednesdays Age: Everyone Welcome This is an open family studio program supported

by Schaus Decorating and Design Centre Inc., 593 Dundas St., Woodstock. No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Oct 4 Nov 1 Dec 6 Jan 3 Feb 7 Mar 7

5:00-7:00pm

First Wednesday of the month

Woodstock Art Gallery

FREE

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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Artist Talk: Stu Oxley Age: Everyone Welcome Please join Canadian Artist and Master Printer, Stu Oxley, as he walks and talks us through his exhibition, Distant Grounds. This exhibition is on display at WAG from Saturday, October 14 to Saturday, January 27.

Stu Oxley (Canada) Untitled. 2015. Monoprint. 5×5 ft

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

Oct 14

3:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

FREE

Artist Talk: “Chasing Klimt: Nazi Art Theft, Responsible Restitution and the Journey Towards Justice” Age: Everyone Welcome Please join Sarah “Sadie” MacDonald, former summer WAG Curatorial and Collections Assistant, in a discussion of Nazi-era art theft and restitution. Learn about art confiscation cases such as that of Gustav Klimt’s Woman In Gold, and discover what modern galleries, government and art lovers can do to help return stolen artworks to their rightful owners.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Oct 18

7:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

FREE

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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ADULT

A D U LT

Calling All “Mahj” Fans!

Age: 18+ For American Mah Jongg players looking for a friendly game, join us on Tuesday mornings in the Program room. We can accommodate up to 16 players, so first come, first serve. Refreshments are permitted.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Tue

Sep 5

10:15am–12:15pm

26

Library

FREE

Writer’s Circle Age: 18+ Have you ever wanted to write fiction, craft a memoir or write poetry? Would you like feedback, encouragement and the chance to share with other writers? Then join our writer’s circle open to all ages from teen to senior. The group meets the first and third Wednesday each month.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Sep 6

6:00–8:15pm

13

Library

FREE

Escape the Principals Office!

Age: Adult / 14 + Can you solve the challenge of this fun escape room game at the Woodstock Museum?

See if you can smart your way out of the Principal’s Office with clues and riddles!

Thursday/Friday/Saturday evenings from September 7 to October 7. Please be on time.

Groups of 6 people maximum can be purchased at www.woodstockmuseum.ca Day

Date

Time

Location

Fee

Thu/Fri/Sat

Sep 7–Oct 7

5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00pm

Woodstock Museum

$20/person

Book a Librarian Age: 14+ A new service for our customers! Call to book a 30 minute session with a librarian to cover a variety of topics: downloading eBooks and eAudio books, navigating your hand held devices, using our local history collection, hands on tutorials for our library online resources such as Ancestry, NoveList, Hoopla, RB Digital Magazines, Freegal, etc., research topics – the sky’s the limit!

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Thu Fri Sat

Sep 7 Sep 8 Sep 9

6:30–8:00pm 10:15–11:45am 10:15–11:45am

11 16 16

Library Library Library

FREE FREE FREE

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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ADULT

Tabletop Gaming Club Age: 13+ Drop in the program room every Friday evening for our new Tabletop Gaming Club! Choose from a variety of WPL’s games, such as Dungeons and Dragons, or bring one of your own if you’re comfortable teaching others to play. Have fun, improve your strategic thinking and take over the world… all in one night.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri

Sep 8

6:30–8:00pm

16

Library

FREE

iPad for Beginners Ages: 18+ This is a hands-on iPad basics tutorial for beginners. Learn about hardware, home screen, apps, settings and more.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon Mon

Sep 11 Nov 6

10:15am–12:00pm 10:15am–12:00pm

1 1

Library Library

FREE FREE

Resistance Band for Beginners Age: 16+ Join us for this 45 minute once per week class that will ensure you get a great workout while having fun! Resistance bands are great to increase strength without having to carry around a lot of heavy equipment. Open to all levels but designed for the beginner exerciser.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Mon Mon

Sep 11 Jan 15

7:50–8:35pm 7:50–8:35pm

6 6

WDCC Mezz Room WDCC Mezz Room

2054 2055

$42.00 $42.00

Brain Games Age: 18+ Gather in the rotunda area of the library Monday afternoons for a great workout for the brain. Socialize as you participate in trivia games, Scrabble, and other games that exercise the mind! Refreshments are permitted.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon

Sep 11

1:00-3:00

22

Library

FREE

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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ADULT

Stretch and Relax Age: 16+ Know the importance of stretching but find you often neglect it? Register for this 6 week program to set you on a consistent routine of stretching. In this class you will learn how to stretch safely and effectively to alleviate stress, improve flexibility, reduce muscle soreness and increase overall wellbeing. Please bring your own yoga mat. This class is for beginners.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Tue Tue

Sep 12 Jan 16

7:50–8:35pm 7:50–8:35pm

6 6

SAC Room A SAC Room A

2056 2057

$42.00 $42.00

Learning American Mah Jongg Age: 18+ Mah Jongg is a game of skill and strategy with an element of chance. Learn the basics of playing American Mah Jongg during a two week program being offered by the Library.

Mah Jongg cards and games will be provided. Space is limited so register early.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Tue Tue

Sep 12 Jan 9

10:15am–12:15pm 10:15am–12:15pm

2 2

Library Library

FREE FREE

Baby and Me Fitness This weekly class will incorporate muscular conditioning, cardiovascular exercises and stretches. Your baby will enjoy their experience being used as resistance while they are lifted and cuddled throughout the class. This program is geared towards parents who are looking to incorporate physical activity back into their lifestyle up to 1 year following the birth of their child. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Barcode

Fee

Wed Wed

Sep 13 Jan 17

11:00–11:45am 11:00–11:45am

6 6

WDCC Mezz Room WDCC Mezz Room

1958 1959

$42.00 $42.00

Creative Space Age: 18+ This is an opportunity to gather and converse with like-minded creative people and share your talents: knitting, needlework, crocheting, sketching, however you express your creativity.

Meet in the fiction area of the Library the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Refreshments are permitted.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Sep 13

1:00-3:00

12

Library

FREE

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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ADULT

Seed Library Age: 18+ Fall is here and it is time to drop off your prized vegetable or flower seeds to add to our seed library. We collect the seeds; they will be packaged over the winter and will be ready for you to choose from in the spring.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon–Sun

Sep–Oct

10:00–closing

Daily

Library

FREE

iPad for Intermediate Users Ages: 18+ This is a continuation of the hands-on basics tutorial for beginners. Learn even more about your iPad’s App Store, camera, mail and more.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri Fri

Sep 15 Nov 10

2:00–3:45pm 2:00–3:45pm

1 1

Library Library

FREE FREE

Life Drawing – Discover a NEW way of seeing Age: 16+ Guest instructor: Ron Milton – Jason Deary (*selected dates only) Weekly figure drawing classes include a curriculum, at-home practice and monthly critique by arts professional, Ron Milton. Models will be posing nude and/or in costume for various lengths of time throughout the evening.

Registrants are required to bring their own drawing tools and materials.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

*Sep 20

7:00–9:00pm

8

Woodstock Art Gallery

Wed

*Jan 17

7:00–9:00pm

8

Woodstock Art Gallery

Wed

*Mar 21

7:00–9:00pm

8

Woodstock Art Gallery

$96.00 all sessions or $15.00 per session $96.00 all sessions or $15.00 per session $96.00 all sessions or $15.00 per session

10% discount for students

Pub Trivia Ages: 19+ Join us at Upper Thames Brewing Company once a month for Pub Trivia, where you and your teammates will test your smarts against other beer enthusiasts. Upper Thames Brewing Co. will sell the drinks and WPL will provide the questions!

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed Wed Wed Wed

Sep 20 Oct 18 Nov 15 Dec 13

7:00–9:00pm 7:00–9:00pm 7:00–9:00pm 7:00–9:00pm

1 1 1 1

Upper Thames Brewing Company Upper Thames Brewing Company Upper Thames Brewing Company Upper Thames Brewing Company

FREE FREE FREE FREE

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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ADULT

iPad for Advance Users Age: 18+ This is the final session to the iPad series. Learn more about navigating your iPad and built in apps, plus multitasking, iCloud and more.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri Fri

Sep 22 Nov 17

2:00–3:45pm 2:00–3:45pm

1 1

Library Library

FREE FREE

iPad Photos Age: 18+ Learn more about your iPad’s Photos app! Explore how to organize your photos into albums, edit them and share them with family and friends.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon

Sep 25

2:00–3:45pm

1

Library

FREE

Songwriting Workshop Age: 18+ Join world-traveller and professional Singer/Songwriter Sarah Smith in this workshop designed to help you take your creative ideas and develop them into a SONG, complete with a melody, chord structure, lyrics and a catchy hook. You can feel the beauty of a song unfold before your very eyes, all using YOUR creative ideas and thoughts! Pure Magic!

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Tue

Oct 3

7:00–8:30pm

1

Woodstock Museum

$20.00

Afternoon Book Club Ages: 18+ Join any or all of our afternoon book clubs for thoughtful discussion and refreshments.

Day

Date

Time

Book Title

Location

Fee

Thu

Oct 5

1:00–2:30pm

Library

FREE

Thu Thu Thu Thu

Nov 2 Dec 7 Feb 1 Mar 1

1:00–2:30pm 1:00–2:30pm 1:00–2:30pm 1:00–2:30pm

Panel discussion of the 2017 Evergreen nominated titles Miller’s Valley by Anna Quindlen The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly Ginny Moon by Benjamin Ludwig

Library Library Library Library

FREE FREE FREE FREE

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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Evening Book Club Ages: 18+ Join any or all of our evening book clubs for thoughtful discussion and refreshments.

Day

Date

Time

Book Title

Location

Fee

Thu Thu

Oct 5 Nov 2

7:00–8:15pm 7:00–8:15pm

Library Library

FREE FREE

Thu

Dec 7

7:00–8:15pm

Library

FREE

Thu Thu

Feb 1 Mar 1

7:00–8:15pm 7:00–8:15pm

Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly Dear Ijeawele and Purple Hibiscus

by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie The Accusation: Forbidden Stories from North Korea by Bandi ?? Mystery Book ??

Goodnight, Beautiful Women: Stories

by Anna Noyes

Library Library

FREE FREE

Computer Skills Club Age: 18+ Come learn and practice basic computer skills in a supportive environment. New topics each week include using a mouse and keyboard, navigating the Internet, saving a document and emailing a photo. It is not necessary to register for all 4 sessions.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri

Oct 6

2:00–3:00pm

4

Library

FREE

Dipped Beeswax Candles Workshop Age: Adult The ancient technique of hand-dipping candles by repeatedly dipping a wick into melted beeswax remains unchanged to this day. Two candles are dipped at once, one on each end of a long wick. Candles are a beautiful and universal symbol for the winter season and functional art. All materials are provided. Class start times are 10:00am, 12:30pm, and 2:00pm.

Location: Woodstock Fair Grounds – Festival Barn.

Register online at www.fleecefestival.com.

Day

Date

Time

Location

Fee

Sat

Oct 14

10:00am, 12:30pm, and 2:00pm

Woodstock Fairgrounds

$40 (plus $8 admission)

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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ADULT

Volunteer Information Session Age: 14+ The WAG is looking for volunteers in a variety of capacities throughout our organization.

Learn how you can share your passion of art. During the information session, find out how you can; meet new people, expand your skills, and experience engaging, relevant and insightful new learning opportunities. No experience required.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat Wed

Oct 21 Oct 25

1:00–2:00pm 7:00–8:00pm

1 1

Woodstock Art Gallery Woodstock Art Gallery

FREE FREE

Introduction to Windows 10 Age: 18+ If you have just downloaded Windows 10, this is the session for you!

Explore new functions from the start menu to the store, signing in with Windows Hello, Microsoft Edge web browsing, and the Photos app.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon

Oct 23

10:15am–12:00pm

1

Library

FREE

Holiday/Spring Card Making Workshops Age: 16+ Instructor: Pat Menary Students will learn how fun and creative greeting card stamping can be!

Explore design, composition, and discuss proper tools and materials.

All materials are included in the cost of registration.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Oct 25

6:30–9:00pm

One day

Woodstock Art Gallery

Wed

Apr 11

6:30-9:00pm

One day

Woodstock Art Gallery

$45.00/non-members $35.00/members $45.00/non-members $35.00/members

Tech Test Drive Age: 18+ Test drive the Library’s newest tech from gaming and virtual reality to robots, drones, and more. Special guests to be announced.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Thu Thu

Oct 26 Nov 23

6:30–8:00pm 6:30–8:00pm

1 1

Library Library

FREE FREE

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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ADULT

Haunted House Age: Adult/14+ Get terrified for a good cause as the Museum gets into the Halloween spirit. Are you brave enough to make it through the historic haunted house?

Proceeds go towards both Theatre Woodstock & the Woodstock Museum. Tickets can be purchased at www.theatrewoodstock.com.

Day

Date

Time

Location

Fee

Fri, Sat

Oct 27, 28

7:00–9:00pm

Woodstock Museum

$10/person

Introduction to Mosaic Workshop Age: 16+ Instructor: Heather Vollans Students will discover the endless possibilities for mosaic using a variety of materials including stained glass, china, metals, stones, etc. A mosaic is a piece of art or image made from the assemblage of small pieces of coloured glass, stone or other materials. All materials Heather Vollans (Brantford). Town and Country (detail). 2015. Mosaic. 12×18 in are included in the cost of registration.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

Oct 28

10:30am–4:00pm

One day

Woodstock Art Gallery

$100.00/non-members $85.00/members

Introduction to Microsoft Word Age: 18+ Learn and practice Word basics such as creating a document, working with text and formatting, and designing layouts with pictures and more.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri

Nov 3

2:00–3:45pm

1

Library

FREE

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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ADULT Introduction to Natural Dye Wood Block Printmaking This workshop is part of IMPRINTING GENERATIONS program. A series of printmaking workshops created to introduce students to printmaking in the newly developed printshop at WAG. IMPRINTING GENERATIONS is funded by Service Canada, New Horizons for Seniors.

Age: 13+ Instructor: Paulina Szczesny Students will be introduced to natural dye wood block printing techniques. Discover the proper tools, techniques and have a basic understanding of the history and terminology. All materials are included in the cost of registration. However, if students wish to print on fabric or t-shirt, please bring with you the day of the workshop.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

Nov 4

10:30am–4:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

$100.00/non-members $85.00/members

Basics of Wire Art Jewellery Workshop Age: 16+ Instructor: Judy Feskun Students will learn basic techniques for making wire jewellery. At least two projects will be completed. Students will take with them a step-by-step list of instructions to insure future success with the designs that have been shared in the workshop! Explore design, composition, and discuss proper tools and materials. All tools will be available for use in the workshop and all materials are included in the cost of registration.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Nov 8

6:30–9:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

Wed

Mar 28

6:30–9:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

$45.00/non-members $35.00/members $45.00/non-members $35.00/members

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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Fall/Winter 2017–2018

ADULT

Introduction to Intaglio Printmaking This workshop is part of IMPRINTING GENERATIONS program. A series of printmaking workshops created to introduce students to printmaking in the newly developed printshop at WAG. IMPRINTING GENERATIONS is funded by Service Canada, New Horizons for Seniors.

Age: 13+ Instructor: Ron Milton Students will be introduced to intaglio printing. This type of printmaking is considered to be the most painterly and produces non-editionable prints because the images and lines usually cannot be exactly reproduced so no two prints end up being perfectly alike.

Discover the proper tools, techniques and have a basic understanding of the history and terminology. All materials are included in the cost of registration. Students are asked to bring in images or photographs of interest to use as reference material.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Nov 15

6:30–9:30pm

2

Woodstock Art Gallery

$100.00/non-members $85.00/members

Introduction to Stencil Printmaking This workshop is part of IMPRINTING GENERATIONS program. A series of printmaking workshops created to introduce students to printmaking in the newly developed printshop at WAG. IMPRINTING GENERATIONS is funded by Service Canada, New Horizons for Seniors.

Age: 13+ Instructor: Ron Milton Students will be introduced to stencil printing. This is the method of transferring an image or pattern or design, by brushing, spraying or squeeging ink through the open areas of a design of a stencil cut from thin metal, cardboard or mylar. Discover the proper tools, techniques and have a basic understanding of the history and terminology. All materials are included in the cost of registration. Students are asked to bring to images or photographs of interest to use as reference material.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

Nov 18

10:30am–4:00pm

1

Woodstock Art Gallery

$100.00/non-members $85.00/members

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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ADULT

Introduction to Skype Age: 18+ Learn and practice Skype basics such as creating contacts, making video calls, instant messaging and more.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon

Nov 20

10:15am–12:00pm

1

Library

FREE

Introduction to iCloud Age: 18+ Learn cloud computing basics and explore options from Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive to Apple iCloud and DropBox. Please bring your own laptop or device.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri

Nov 24

2:00–3:45pm

1

Library

FREE

Travelling with Your iPad Age: 18+ Learn more about using your iPad while traveling including using public wifi networks, tablet safety and security, and communication methods such as Skype.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon

Nov 27

10:15am–12:00pm

1

Library

FREE

Introduction to Planographic Printmaking This workshop is part of IMPRINTING GENERATIONS program. A series of printmaking workshops created to introduce students to printmaking in the newly developed printshop at WAG. IMPRINTING GENERATIONS is funded by Service Canada, New Horizons for Seniors.

Age: 13+ Instructor: Ron Milton Students will be introduced to planographic printmaking. This method of printmaking is done on a flat surface as opposed to a raised surface like intaglio or relief both use an incised surface. Discover the proper tools, techniques and have a basic understanding of the history and terminology. All materials are included in the cost of registration. Students are asked to bring to images or photographs of interest to use as reference material.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Wed

Nov 29

6:30–9:30pm

2

Woodstock Art Gallery

$100.00/non-members $85.00/members

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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Age: 18+ Meet your new Android tablet! This is a hands-on Android tablet basics session for beginners. Please bring your own Android tablet, all makes and models welcome.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri

Dec 1

2:00–3:45pm

1

Library

FREE

ADULT

Android Tablets for Beginners

Introduction to Apple Computers Age: 18+ Learn more about Apple computer functions from navigating the interface to using Mac applications and exploring system preferences. Please bring your MacBook if you have one.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Mon

Dec 4

10:15am–12:00pm

1

Library

FREE

Android Tablets for Intermediate Users Age: 18+ This is a hands-on Android tablet basics session for intermediate users.

Please bring your own Android tablet, all makes and models welcome.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Fri

Dec 8

2:00–3:45pm

1

Library

FREE

Pysanky Egg Dying Workshop Age: 18+ Explore the art of historical Ukrainian egg dying in this hands-on adult workshop. The amazingly intricate method of egg decorating is brought back by popular demand! All materials included.

Day

Date

Time

Session(s)

Location

Fee

Sat

Mar 24

1:00–4:00pm

1

Woodstock Museum

$30/non-members $25/members

Register Online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

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ADULT South Gate Centre 191 Old Wellington Street South • 519-539-9817 • www.southgatectr.com Please visit us online at www.southgatectr.com or drop by our facility for more information.

Registered Programs

Fitness Intensity Levels: Light  Medium   High    Everyone Welcome! Member and Non-member pricing available.

Activity REGISTERED Art – Painting Beginners Nordic Pole Walking Chair Yoga History Class Osteo Moves Oxford Creative Connections Workshops Silver Chimers Music Silver Streaks Acting Troupe Stretch & Relaxation

Intensity

Day

Time



Monday Friday

9:30 am 10:15 am



Wednesday

11:30 am



Tuesday Thursday

1:00 pm 1:00 pm 2:15 pm 2:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:00 pm



Thursday Thursday Wednesday Wednesday

Ukulele for Beginners Woodshop Yoga



Thursday Monday–Friday Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

1:00 pm 8:30 am 10:00 am, 6:30 pm

Zumba Gold



Tuesday

9:15 am

Local Roots Café SG Local Roots Café is known for our affordable & delicious home cooked meals & baking! Open to the public, Monday thru Friday, 11:30am–1:00pm!

Menu available online: www.southgatectr.com/lunch-menu

Newly Renovated Altadore Hall • Room capacity seats 200. • Onsite caterer.

• Decoration package available.

• Beautiful grounds.

• Please do not hesitate to call with any questions you may have or to set up an appointment to tour our facility. We look forward to the opportunity to share in your vision of a perfect day.

Call 519-539-9817

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Fitness Intensity Levels: Light  Medium   High   

Everyone Welcome! No fee with All Inclusive Membership.

Activity LEISURE Beginner Billiards Billiards

Intensity

Day

Time

Thursday Monday, Wednesday, Friday

9:00 am 9:00 am

Bingo Carpet Bowling Darts Shuffleboard CARDS Beginners Bridge Bridge Euchre

Fridays Monday Thursday Tuesday, Thursday

1:00 pm 1:00 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 am

Monday Tuesday, Thursday Monday, Thursday

Klaverjas Pepper FITNESS Come Dancing

Tuesday Tuesday, Wednesday

1:00 pm 1:00 pm Mon 7:00 pm Thur 1:00 pm 6:30 pm 1:00 pm



Tuesday

6:30 pm

Fitness



Monday, Wednesday, Friday

7:45 am, 9:00 am

Fun Fit



Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Line Dancing



Wednesday

Tue 10:15 am Wed 11:15 am Fri 11:00 am 8:30 am, 10:10 am

Stability Ball / Just Weights



Monday

10:15 am

Strictly Cardio



Monday, Wednesday

Tai Chi



Tuesday, Friday

Total Body Workout



Tuesday, Thursday

Mon 11:15 am Wed 10:15 am Tue 1:00 pm Fri 10:30 am 11:10 am

Trail Walkers



Friday

10:15 am

Why Weight?



Tuesday, Thursday

8:00 am

Monday Wednesday

1:00 pm 1:00 pm

Tuesday Friday Monday, Friday

10:00 am 1:00 pm Mon 10:15 am Fri 1:00 pm 2:30 pm

MUSIC SG Musicares SG Singers CRAFTING Bunka Crochet/Knitting Knitting Group Open Studio

Wednesday

ADULT

SG Regular Programs

Volunteering South Gate Centre is generously supported by over 350 “Awesome” Volunteers!

Volunteer opportunities available – inquire today.

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AQUATICS

A Q U AT I C S

Facility

Building Hours

Southside Aquatic Centre 315 Finkle Street 519-421-7665 www.cityofwoodstock.ca/aquatics

Fall/Winter Hours: Sep 5–Mar 24

Features • “L” Shaped 25m six lane section • 10m by 10m deep end • Diving Board • Ramp Entry • Sauna • 3 change room options (mens, ladies and family) • Meeting Room • Viewing Gallery

Program Info Swim Lessons: See pg. 52.

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Day

Time

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

6:30 am–10:15 pm 6:30 am–9:30 pm 6:30 am–10:15 pm 6:30 am–9:30 pm 6:30 am–8:30 pm 7:30 am–3:00 pm 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Building Closed • Labour Day – Sep 4, 2017 • Thanksgiving Day – Oct 9, 2017 • Pool Closure – Nov 28-Dec 12 • Christmas Day – Dec 25, 2017 • Boxing Day – Dec 26, 2017 • New Year’s Day – Jan 1, 2018

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RECREATIONAL SWIMS

Public Swim All sections of the pool are available for everyone to enjoy a leisurely swim.

Admission standards and parent to child ratios apply.

Day

Time

Tue & Thu Fri Sat & Sun

7:05–8:05 pm 7:05–8:30 pm 1:35–3:00 pm

PA Day Public Swim Date

Time

Sep 29 Oct 27 Nov 17 Jan 19

1:15–3:00pm 1:15–3:00pm 1:15–3:00pm 1:15–3:00pm

Fall/Winter 2017–2018

Deep Water Aqua-fit

A portion of the shallow area is available for adults with young children to enjoy a quiet swim. Pool is shared with other programming.

Admission standards and parent to child ratios apply.

A challenging, non-impact program conducted in deep water. Participants should be comfortable in deep water. Buoyancy belts are required and provided.

Day

Time

Mon–Fri

10:00–11:00 am

Lane Swim Two or more lanes are open for swimming lengths. Lanes are set up by pace. Circle swimming is in use and will be enforced. A leisure lane is available. Pool may be shared with other programming.

Day

Time

Mon – Fri Mon – Fri Mon & Wed Tue & Thu Sat Sat & Sun

6:30–9:00 am 11:05 am–1:00 pm 9:15–10:15 pm 8:10–9:30 pm 7:30–8:55 am 12:05–1:30 pm

Day

Time

Mon & Fri Mon & Wed

10:10–10:55 am* 8:10–8:55 pm

AQUATICS

Adult & Child Swim

Water Walking FITNESS PROGRAMS

Shallow Water Aqua-fit An excellent fitness class in the water for all age groups. Instructors are trained in the latest techniques in providing safe aquatic exercises to improve flexibility, aerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance.

Day

Time

Mon–Fri Tue & Thu

9:10–9:55 am* 8:10–8:55 pm*

A low-impact exercise, water walking provides an excellent aerobic workout, as the water provides more resistance than air. You are strengthening and building muscle as you water walk.

Day

Time

Mon–Fri

11:05–11:35 am*

* Lanes will be available for swimming.

Aquatic Admission Fees Please note: Fees include HST.

Recreation Membership Rates (Recreation Swims)

Drop In Rates Age Group

Youth (1-17) Adult Senior (60+) Group * Aqua-fit Water Walking

Single

Book of 10

$2.75 $4.00 $3.25 $9.00 $5.25 $3.75

$24.75 $36.00 $29.25 $81.00 $47.25 $33.75

Age Group

Youth (1-17) Adult Senior (60+)

1 Month

3 Month

1 Year

$20 $35 $30

$50 $90 $75

$175 $325 $275

FITNESS MEMBERSHIP (Aqua-fit & Water Walking)

$45

$115

$400

*(At least 1 adult and 1 youth, Max of 5)

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AQUATICS

Pool Temperature

Lockers & Jewellery

We do our best to maintain the pool temperature between 83-84°F; the pool temperature may vary depending on the bather load and time of day.

Lockers are provided for your use. Some lockers will require you to bring your own lock. Please do not wear any jewellery while swimming. Please Always Lock Your Locker.

Do not leave anything in the stalls. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Swim Attire

GENERAL INFORMATION Footwear Outdoor footwear (shoes or boots) is not allowed near the showers or pool area.

Individuals with serious medical conditions (seizure disorders, etc.)

Those with seizure disorders or other serious medical conditions should be accompanied by an individual (14 years or older) knowledgeable of their condition.

Shower All swimmers must shower from head to toe with soap and water before entering the pool. (Reg 565.s.19.2)

Participants who do not have a bathing suit may wear clean clothes that have been brought to the pool for swimming. Underwear or garments that have been cut off are not acceptable.

All Children not toilet trained must wear: • Plastic pants with tight fitting elastic around the legs and waist • Disposable or reusable swim diapers For your convenience, these products can be purchased at Southside Aquatic Centre and Lion’s Pool.

Photography Policy at the Pool The privacy and comfort of our pool customers is important to us! Therefore the use of any device capable of rendering a photographic image is prohibited in showers, change rooms, washrooms and adjoining areas. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Pool Contaminations The City of Woodstock follows the guidelines of the Oxford County Public Health Unit and the Centre for Disease Control for pool contaminations. Pools will be closed from one (1) to twenty-four (24) hours depending on the contamination. To prevent Recreational Water Illnesses please do not come swimming if you are ill, have open sores, a rash, or experiencing nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.

AQUATICS RENTALS Payment and a signed contract are due at least 2 weeks in advance. Short notice (within 2 weeks) rentals may be accepted on a case by case basis. (All rates include HST).Bookings is made by emailing parksandrecreation@cityofwoodstock.ca or by calling 519-421-7665.

Admission Policy Colour

Red Band

Yellow Band

Green Band

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Policy • All Children 5 years of age or under MUST swim in the shallow end with a Parent/Guardian (12+years) • Children must remain within direct supervision and within arm’s reach • Maximum of 2 children per each Parent/Guardian (1:2) • Children 6–9 years. MUST swim in the shallow end with Parent/ Guardian (12+ years) • Children must remain within direct supervision and within arm’s reach • Maximum of 4 children per each Parent/Guardian (1:4) • Children 6–9 years who pass the Swim Admission Test may swim unaccompanied • Children with green bands may be asked to take the test if aquatic staff are concerned that they cannot demonstrate the ability to maintain the Swim Admission Standard • All patrons 10+ years must wear a green band to public swims.

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12+

Ages 5 & Under

12+

Ages 6–9

Ages 6–9 Swim Test

Program length

AQUATICS

Swimming Lessons 10 session

30 minutes (Parent & Tot to Swimmer 2) 45 minutes (Swimmer 3–Swimmer 6) 60 minutes (Swimmer 7–Swimmer 9) Privates (30mins) Semi-privates (30mins) Must be booked at the same time

$65.00* $67.50* $70.00* $220.00* $160.00*

*Add $5 for non-residents

What to Expect from Swimming Lessons

Registration and Transfers

Developing swimming skills requires a lot of practice and positive feedback to be successful. We encourage you to talk with your child about his/her lessons. Make sure that you have realistic expectations and your child feels no pressure to “pass” a level. You both should acknowledge the importance of completing the skills taught in each lesson at a pace that is suitable for your child. Swimming lessons are a long-term progression.

Deck Supervisor During all lessons we have a Deck Supervisor available to you. If you have any concerns, questions, or comments please do not hesitate to communicate with this designated person at any time. They are available to you to make sure your child is having a safe and fun lesson every class.

First Lesson We want to ensure that you child has a great time during lessons, so we ask that you come to the first lesson 10 minutes ahead. Once changed and on the pool deck please locate your designated lesson sign and wait for your instructor to approach and begin the class. You instructor will introduce themselves to the children and go over any emergency procedures just before beginning the lesson.

Fifth Lesson On the fifth lesson for each session we offer parents and guardians an opportunity to take photos of their child swimming. As well instructors will end the class 5 minutes early to do a mini-evaluation and talk to parents about any concerns they may have. Please ask the deck supervisor for more details.

Registration will be permitted as long as space in available in the classes. Transfers will be permitted for the first 2 weeks of lessons. Talk to the deck supervisor immediately if you feel your child needs to be transferred, so we can make the switch as soon as possible.

would most benefit from their involvement.

Concerns or Questions?

If your child cannot be placed in any of your class choices, he/she will be placed on a waiting list, in numerical order, for your requested class time. If a spot opens staff will contact you and inform you that a spot has opened up and you will have 24hrs to register for your reserved spot. If you are registered in a class already, we cannot put you on a waiting list for another class.

Your feedback is very important to us as it helps us provide quality programs and successful aquatic experiences. A pool deck supervisor is on duty at all times during our lesson programs. As lesson experts, the supervisors are available to answer your questions and assist with any of your concerns. Should you have a concern, do not hesitate to speak with a pool deck supervisor immediately, we encourage you to not wait until the last class. All participants in swimming lessons are evaluated on an ongoing basis throughout the session.

Parents or guardians may talk with instructors at the beginning or end of each class about any concerns.

We Cancelled It

Inclement Weather

Waiting Lists

Sometimes excellent programs with super instructors are cancelled when too many people wait until the last minute to register.

Don’t wait, avoid disappointment and register early! Classes with low enrollment will be either cancelled or combined with another level approximately 10 days prior to start date.

Instructors and Assistance Instructors All classes will be taught by a qualified instructor. Our instructors have spent more than 200 hours taking courses and volunteering in aquatic instructional programs to prepare them to teach your children. As well, our assistants instructors are assigned to programs each evening.

They are our future instructors and have spent more than 100 hours taking courses and volunteering in preparation to assist with classes. The assistant instructors are assigned to classes the supervisors feel

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During inclement weather, please check the city’s website (www.cityofwoodstock.ca) and the city of Woodstock Facebook page for any cancellations.

Missed a Lesson?

Unfortunately, due to the large volume of swimming participants, we are unable to make up or reschedule missed lessons.

Lesson or program sessions missed by participants will not be rescheduled or refunded. If you miss the last lesson, you may pick up your progress report at Southside Aquatic Centre or go online to www.Swimgen.net and retrieve their report card online.

Instructor Requests We review all requests for specific instructors or specific gender of instructor; however we are unable to guarantee that any specific requests will be granted.

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How to Register You can register online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration, by calling, or in person at Southside Aquatic Centre. Please always select a couple of times that work well with your schedule so we can place you into a class easily. If you are not sure where to register your child, ask their current instructor or come in during a public swim time so we can do an assessment. Payment must be made at the time of registration.

PRIVATES & SEMI PRIVATE A one-to-one or a two-to-one instructional setting to provide extra attention to a specific skill. Semi-private participants must be registered at the same time.

The City of Woodstock does not provide matches. Private and semi-private lessons run for 30mins. However, we will be taking private lesson requests which will allow us to accommodate more privates. Call 519‑421‑7665 to submit your requests.

Because activities and progressions are based on child development, register in the level appropriate for your child’s age: 4–12 months, 12–24 months or 2–3 years.

PARENT & TOT 1 Designed for children 4 to 12 months, they will learn to be comfortable in the water with the parent or caregiver.

Class Length: 30 mins

PARENT & TOT 2 Designed for children 12 to 24 months, they will learn to enjoy the water with the parent or caregiver.

Class Length: 30 mins

SWIM LESSON DESCRIPTIONS

PARENT & TOT 3 Designed for children 2 to 3 years, they will learn to enjoy the water with the parent or caregiver and prepare for independent swimming lessons.

Class Length: 30 mins

PRESCHOOL AGE – LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM

PARENT & TOT PROGRAM Spend quality time with your child while you have fun together, learn and socialize.

We stress the importance of play while developing water-positive attitudes and skills, through structured in-water interaction between parent and child. We provide Lifesaving Society Water Smart® tips on keeping your child safe in any aquatic setting. Certified instructors provide guidance and answers to your questions.

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Give your child a head start in learning to swim. The City of Woodstock Learn to Swim Program develops an appreciation and healthy respect for the water before kids get in too deep. In our basic aquatic progressions, we work to ensure 3 to 5 year olds become comfortable in the water and have fun acquiring and developing a foundation of water skills. We incorporate Lifesaving Society Water Smart ® education in all preschool levels.

PRESCHOOL A We encourage the parent to participate until their child lets them know they can do it themselves (thank you very much). These preschoolers will have fun learning to get in

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and out of the water. We will help them jump into chest deep water. They will float and glide on their front and back and learn to get their faces wet and blow bubbles underwater.

Class Length: 30 mins

PRESCHOOL B These preschoolers learn to jump into chest-deep water by themselves, and get in and get out wearing a lifejacket. They will submerge and exhale underwater. Wearing a lifejacket they will glide on their front and back.

Class Length: 30 mins

PRESCHOOL C These youngsters will try both jumping and a sideways entry into deep water while wearing a lifejacket. They will recover objects from the bottom in waist-deep water. They will work on kicking and gliding through the water on their front and back.

Class Length: 30 mins

PRESCHOOL D Advanced preschoolers will learn to do solo jumps into deeper water and get out by themselves. They will do sideways entries and open their eyes underwater. They will master a short swim on their front wearing a lifejacket and gliding and kicking on their side.

Class Length: 30 mins

PRESCHOOL E These youngsters get more adventuresome with a forward roll entry wearing a lifejacket and treading water for 10 sec. They will work on front and back crawl swims for 5 m, interval training and get a giggle out of whip kick.

Class Length: 30 mins

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These intermediate swimmers will swim 5 m underwater and lengths of front, back crawl, whip kick, and breaststroke arms with breathing. Their new bag of tricks includes the completion of the Canadian Swim to Survive® Standard. They will cap it all off with front crawl sprints over 25 m and 4 x 25 m front or back crawl interval training.

Class Length: 45 mins

SWIMMER 5 These swimmers will master shallow dives, cannonball entries, eggbeater kicks, and in-water backward somersaults. They will refine their front and back crawl over 50 m The Lifesaving Society’s 6-level Swimmer swims of each, and breaststroke over 25 m. program makes sure your children learn Then they will pick up the pace in 25 m how to swim before they get in too deep. sprints and two interval training bouts: 4 x Swimmer progressions accommodate children 5 years and older including absolute 50 m front or back crawl; and 4 x 15 m breaststroke. beginners as well as swimmers who want Class Length: 45 mins to build on the basics. We stress lots of in-water practice to develop solid swimming SWIMMER 6 strokes and skills. We incorporate Lifesaving These advanced swimmers will rise to the Society Water Smart® education in all challenge of sophisticated aquatic skills Swimmer levels. including stride entries, compact jumps and SWIMMER 1 lifesaving kicks like eggbeater or scissor kick. They will develop strength and power in These beginners will become comfortable head-up breaststroke sprints over 25 m. They jumping into water with and without a will easily swim lengths of front crawl, back lifejacket. They will learn to open their eyes, crawl, and breaststroke, and they will be exhale and hold their breath underwater. proud to complete the 300m workout.

They will work on floats, glides and kicking Class Length: 45 mins through the water on their front and back.

Class Length: 30 mins

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SWIM PATROL

SWIMMER 2 These advanced beginners will jump into deeper water, and learn to be comfortable falling sideways into the water wearing a lifejacket. They will be able to support themselves at the surface without an aid, learn whip kick, swim 10 m on their front and back, and be introduced to flutter kick interval training (4 x 5 m).

Class Length: 30 mins

The Lifesaving Society’s 3-level Canadian Swim Patrol program provides enriched training for those who want to develop swim strokes and skills while having fun in the challenging world of lifesaving. Swim Patrol develops swimming strength and efficiency with emphasis on Water Smart® behaviour.

Skill drills enhance capability in the water, good physical conditioning and lifesaving judgment.

SWIMMER 3 These junior swimmers will dive and do in-water front somersaults and handstands.

They will work on 15 m of front crawl, back crawl and 10 m of whip kick. Flutter kick interval training increases to 4 x 15 m.

Class Length: 45 mins

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SWIMMER 7 (ROOKIE PATROL) Swimmers continue stroke development with 50 m swims of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Lifesaving sport skills include a 25 m obstacle swim and 15 m object carry. First aid focuses on assessment of conscious victims, contacting EMS, and treatment for bleeding. Fitness improves in 350 m workouts and 100 m timed swims.

Class Length: 60 mins

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SWIMMER 8 (RANGER PATROL) Swimmers develop better strokes over 75m swims of each stroke. They tackle lifesaving sport skills in a lifesaving medley, timed object support and rescue with a buoyant aid. First aid focuses on assessment of unconscious victims, treatment of victims in shock and obstructed airway procedures.

Skill drills develop a strong lifesaving foundation.

Class Length: 60 mins

SWIMMER 9 (STAR PATROL) Swimmers are challenged with 600 m workouts, 300m timed swims and a 25 m object carry. Strokes are refined over 100m swims. First aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies including asthma and allergic reactions. Lifesaving skills include defence methods, victim removals and rolling over and supporting a victim face up in shallow water.

Class Length: 60 mins

BRONZE STAR This course is an excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. Participants develop problem-solving and decision making skills individually and in partners.

Candidates learn CPR and develop the lifesaving skills. Also includes a timed swim of 400 m. Participation: 8 years and older Prerequisite: None (Swim Patrol experience recommended)

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SOUTHSIDE AQUATIC CENTRE

Fall Sessions run from Mon, Sep 18–Mon, Nov 27 NO CLASSES Thanksgiving Day (Oct 9)

Winter Sessions run from Mon, Jan 8–Mon, Mar 26 NO CLASSES Family Day (Feb 19) and March Break (Mar 12–18)

Want to know more about each program level? Program info can be found on pages 48–49.

PARENT & TOT 1 Monday – 6:20pm Tuesday – 10:15am Tuesday – 6:00pm Wednesday – 10:15am Thursday – 10:15am Thursday – 4:00pm Saturday – 9:00am Sunday – 10:00am

PARENT & TOT 2 Monday – 7:20pm Tuesday – 10:15am Tuesday – 5:00pm Wednesday – 10:15am Wednesday – 6:20pm Thursday – 10:15am Thursday – 5:00pm Saturday – 10:00am Sunday – 11:00am

PARENT & TOT 3 Tuesday – 10:15am Tuesday – 4:00pm Wednesday – 10:15am Wednesday – 7:20pm Thursday – 10:15am Thursday – 6:00pm Saturday – 11:00am Sunday – 9:30am

PRESCHOOL A Monday – 6:20pm Monday – 6:50pm Monday – 7:20pm Tuesday – 10:15am Tuesday – 4:00pm Tuesday – 4:30pm Tuesday – 5:00pm Tuesday – 5:30pm Tuesday – 6:00pm Tuesday – 6:30pm Wednesday – 10:15am Wednesday – 6:20pm

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Wednesday – 6:50pm Wednesday – 7:20pm Thursday – 10:15am Thursday – 4:00pm Thursday – 4:30pm Thursday – 5:00pm Thursday – 5:30pm Thursday – 6:00pm Thursday – 6:30pm Saturday – 9:00am Saturday – 9:30am Saturday – 10:00am Saturday – 10:30am Saturday – 11:30am Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 10:00am Sunday – 10:30am Sunday – 11:00am Sunday – 11:30am

PRESCHOOL B Monday – 6:20pm Monday – 6:50pm Monday – 7:20pm Tuesday – 10:15am Tuesday – 4:00pm Tuesday – 4:30pm Tuesday – 5:00pm Tuesday – 5:30pm Tuesday – 6:00pm Tuesday – 6:30pm Wednesday – 10:15am Wednesday – 6:20pm Wednesday – 6:50pm Wednesday – 7:20pm Thursday – 10:15am Thursday – 4:00pm Thursday – 4:30pm Thursday – 5:00pm Thursday – 5:30pm Thursday – 6:00pm Thursday – 6:30pm Saturday – 9:30am Saturday – 10:00am

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Saturday – 10:30am Saturday – 11:00am Saturday – 11:30am Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 9:30am Sunday – 10:00am Sunday – 10:30am Sunday – 11:30am

PRESCHOOL C Monday – 6:20pm Monday – 6:50pm Monday – 7:20pm Tuesday – 10:15am Tuesday – 4:00pm Tuesday – 4:30pm Tuesday – 5:00pm Tuesday – 5:30pm Tuesday – 6:00pm Tuesday – 6:30pm Wednesday – 10:15am Wednesday – 6:20pm Wednesday – 6:50pm Wednesday – 7:20pm Thursda7 – 10:15am Thursday – 4:00pm Thursday – 4:30pm Thursday – 5:00pm Thursday – 5:30pm Thursday – 6:00pm Thursday – 6:30pm Saturday – 9:00am Saturday – 9:30am Saturday – 10:00am Saturday – 10:30am Saturday – 11:00am Saturday – 11:30am Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 9:30am Sunday – 10:00am Sunday – 10:30am Sunday – 11:00am Sunday – 11:30am

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PRESCHOOL D Monday – 6:20pm Monday – 6:50pm Monday – 7:20pm Tuesday – 4:00pm Tuesday – 4:30pm Tuesday – 5:00pm Tuesday – 5:30pm Tuesday – 6:00pm Tuesday – 6:30pm Wednesday – 6:20pm Wednesday – 6:50pm Wednesday – 7:20pm Thursday – 4:00pm Thursday – 4:30pm Thursday – 5:00pm Thursday – 5:30pm Thursday – 6:00pm Thursday – 6:30pm Saturday – 9:00am Saturday – 9:30am Saturday – 10:00am Saturday – 10:30am Saturday – 11:00am Saturday – 11:30am Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 9:30am Sunday – 10:00am Sunday – 10:30am Sunday – 11:00am Sunday – 11:30am

PRESCHOOL E Monday – 6:20pm Monday – 6:50pm Monday – 7:20pm Tuesday – 4:00pm Tuesday – 4:30pm Tuesday – 5:00pm Tuesday – 5:30pm Tuesday – 6:00pm Tuesday – 6:30pm Wednesday – 6:20pm Wednesday – 6:50pm

SWIMMER 1 Monday – 6:20pm Monday – 7:20pm Tuesday – 4:00pm Tuesday – 5:00pm Tuesday – 6:00pm Wednesday – 6:20pm Wednesday – 7:20pm Thursday – 4:00pm Thursday – 5:00pm Thursday – 6:00pm Saturday – 9:00am Saturday – 10:00am Saturday – 11:00am Sunday – 10:00am Sunday – 11:00am

SWIMMER 2 Monday – 6:50pm Monday – 7:20pm Tuesday – 4:30pm Tuesday – 5:30pm Tuesday – 6:30pm Wednesday – 6:50pm Wednesday – 7:20pm Thursday – 4:30pm Thursday – 5:30pm Thursday – 6:30pm Saturday – 9:30am Saturday – 10:30am Saturday – 11:30am Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 9:30am Sunday – 10:30am Sunday – 11:30am

SWIMMER 3 Monday – 6:20pm Monday – 7:05pm Tuesday – 4:00pm Tuesday – 5:00pm Tuesday – 6:15pm Wednesday – 6:20pm Wednesday – 7:05pm Thursday – 4:00pm Thursday – 5:00pm Thursday – 6:15pm Saturday – 9:00am Saturday – 10:15am Saturday – 11:15am Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 10:15am Sunday – 11:15am

SWIMMER 4 Monday – 6:20pm Monday – 7:05pm Tuesday – 4:00pm Tuesday – 6:15pm Wednesday – 6:20pm Wednesday – 7:05pm Thursday – 4:00pm Thursday – 6:15pm Saturday – 9:00am Saturday – 10:15am Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 10:15am Sunday – 11:15am

Saturday – 9:00am Saturday – 10:15am Saturday – 11:15am Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 10:15am Sunday – 11:15am

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Wednesday – 7:20pm Thursday – 4:00pm Thursday – 4:30pm Thursday – 5:00pm Thursday – 5:30pm Thursday – 6:00pm Thursday – 6:30pm Saturday – 9:00am Saturday – 9:30am Saturday – 10:00am Saturday – 10:30am Saturday – 11:00am Saturday – 11:30am Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 9:30am Sunday – 10:00am Sunday – 10:30am Sunday – 11:00am Sunday – 11:30am

SWIMMER 9 Monday – 7:05pm Tuesday – 6:00pm Wednesday – 7:05pm Thursday – 5:00pm Saturday – 10:00am Sunday – 11:00am

SWIMMER 7 Monday – 7:05pm Tuesday – 6:00pm Wednesday – 7:05pm Thursday – 5:00pm Saturday – 10:00am Sunday – 11:00am

BRONZE STAR Wednesday – 6:05pm Saturday – 11:00am

PRIVATE Monday – 6:20pm Monday – 7:35pm Tuesday – 5:00pm Wednesday – 6:05pm Wednesday – 6:35pm Thursday – 6:15pm Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 9:30am Sunday – 10:00am Sunday – 10:30am

SWIMMER 8 Monday – 7:05pm Tuesday – 6:00pm Wednesday – 7:05pm Thursday – 5:00pm Saturday – 10:00am Sunday – 11:00am

SWIMMER 5 Monday – 6:50pm Tuesday – 4:00pm Tuesday – 5:00pm Wednesday – 6:35pm Thursday – 4:00pm Thursday – 5:00pm Saturday – 9:00am Saturday – 10:15am Saturday – 11:15am Sunday – 9:00am Sunday – 10:15am Sunday – 11:15am

SWIMMER 6 Monday – 6:50pm Tuesday – 4:00pm Tuesday – 5:00pm Wednesday – 6:35pm Thursday – 4:00pm Thursday – 5:00pm

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First Splash ☹☺

Interested in the programs Southside Aquatic Centre has to offer? Does your child struggle with new people and new environments? Not sure what to expect out of swimming lessons?

Come join us for an information session which includes a facility tour, optional water session with parents and children and a question and answer period.

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2:30–3:30pm 5:30–6:30pm

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more information, contact Southside Aquatic Centre or visit ð&#x;ŒŽ For www.cityofwoodstock.ca/aquatics.

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JUNIOR GROUP

GENERAL AQUATIC PROGRAMS WOODSTOCK LIFESAVING CLUB The Woodstock Lifesaving Club (WLC) aims to teach fair play, team-building, and ethics in sport while helping swimmers develop their skills in the pool and working towards achieving their personal best. Success with the WLC can be gained with a positive attitude and putting forth a best effort each week. We will be learning and practicing together as a team, so respect for ourselves and each other is a very important component in our progress. Please arrive to practice on time, ready to give your best effort so that the team can achieve their goals together.

FUNDAMENTAL GROUP The fundamental group is a chance for stroke development and the introductions of lifesaving sport. Once learning the basic skills, participants will be challenged with increasing distance as well as increasingly demanding skill sequences.

Recommended: Completed Swimmer 3 Age: 8–12 Day

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Sep 19 Sep 21 Jan 9 Jan 11

4:00–5:00pm 4:00–5:00pm 4:00–5:00pm 4:00–5:00pm

10 10 10 10

1935 1936 1980 1982

$70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $70.00

This program will focus on the further improvement of lifesaving skills in addition to learning and developing more advanced lifesaving techniques. Athletes will continue to work on their swimming fitness and strokes through more challenging practices in preparation toward attending the junior provincial junior lifeguard championships in June.

Prerequisite: The Junior Group is for swimmers who have completed Swimmer 6 and who have participated in the Developmental age group.

Age: 11–16 Practice: Tuesday and Thursday Start Date

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6:00–7:00pm 6:00–7:00pm 6:00–7:00pm

12 12 12

1939 1994 1996

$120.00 $120.00 $120.00

DEVELOPMENTAL GROUP With a focus on the sport of lifesaving, participants will begin to train by completing swim workouts and skill development with equipment.

This is an opportunity to challenge personal bests and have fun SWIM SYNCHRO doing so in a group environment.

Prerequisite: Must be able to swim 100m front crawl without This creative, routine-based synchro orientation program is stopping designed to develop basic synchro skills while increasing existing Age: 8–14 swimming skills. The program is designed so that there is success at every level! Recreational synchronized swimming teaches skill Day Start Time SesBarFee development, provides an opportunity for interpersonal relations in Date sion(s) code both individual and group components, physically and creatively Tue Sep 19 5:00–6:00pm 12 1937 $84.00 challenges both participant and instructor and, in its simplest form, Thu Sep 21 5:00–6:00pm 12 1938 $84.00 provides a FUN and exciting aquatic activity!

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ADULT SWIM LESSONS ADULT 1 You will work towards a 15m swim on your front and back. You can work on jumping into the pool from the side and recover an object from the bottom in chest-deep water. Work to improve your fitness level and your flutter kick with a 4x12m interval training set.

ADULT 2 Kick it up a notch while you work on two interval training workouts of 4x25m kicking and front or back crawl. You will be able to perform dive entries and demonstrate breaststroke arms and breathing while covering a 15m distance. You will learn to support yourself at the surface for 1-2 minutes and show off your handstands in shallow water.

ADULT 3 You will learn and work on eggbeater, stride entries and compact jumps. You will work towards completing a 300m workout and sprint distances of 25-50m. Your progress will help you master front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke.

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Wed Sat Wed Sat

Sep 20 Sep 23 Jan 10 Jan 13

8:15–9:00pm 12:15–1:00pm 8:15–9:00pm 12:15–1:00pm

10 10 10 10

$61.90 $61.90 $61.90 $61.90

ADULT SWIM FITNESS Looking for some fitness motivation? Want to increase your fitness level and meet new people with the same goals? Swim up to 3x each week and the swim coach will help guide you through a workout each day geared towards each individual’s goals and abilities. You should be able to swim 400m prior to beginning this program.

Sessions Tuesday 6:30–7:30am Thursday 6:30–7:30am Saturday 7:30–8:30am Start Date

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12¹ 12² 12

1972 1974 1977

$144.00 $144.00 $144.00

¹ No classes Nov 28–Dec 11 ² No classes Mar 12–18

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Leadership BECOME A LIFESAVER BRONZE MEDALLION WITH EMERGENCY FIRST AID AND CPR-B Teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water-rescue education – judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a 500 m timed swim.

Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (need not be current).

Cost: $107.25 + $44.48 for Canadian Lifesaving Manual

BRONZE CROSS WITH STANDARD FIRST AID AND CPR–C Designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross includes a timed 600 m swim.

Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid certification (need not be current).

Cost: $123.00

BRONZE COMBO COURSE Want to become a lifeguard? Haven’t had a chance to take the prerequisites? Bronze Combo Crash course includes Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross and Standard First aid all packed into one class.

Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (need not be current).

Cost: $150.36 + $44.48 for Canadian Lifesaving Manual

BRONZE MEDALLION OR BRONZE CROSS CHALLENGE This program allows participants to challenge a bronze Medallion or Cross course. Doesn’t matter if you are recertifying or attempting after an incomplete course. During this course you will be taken through the evaluation process of the designated course, without any instruction.

Prerequisite: See specific program description Cost: Bronze Medallion - $94.90; Bronze Cross - $108.50

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ADVANCED AQUATIC LEADERSHIP

LIFESAVING SOCIETY ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS

EXAMINER COURSE

Through classroom learning and in-water practice, the Lifesaving Society Assistant Instructor course prepares candidates to help certified instructors with swimming and lifesaving classes.

Prerequisite: Must be 14 years of age by the end of the course and have their Bronze Cross Certification (need not be current).

Cost: $140.85*

LIFESAVING SOCIETY SWIM INSTRUCTORS The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate basic swim strokes and related skills. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques. Current swim Instructors teach and certify candidates in all levels of Swim for Life program.

Prerequisites: 16 years of age by the end of the course, Bronze Cross (need not be current).

Cost: $125.10* (must purchase swim and Lifesaving Instructor pack separately $82.02*)

LIFESAVING SOCIETY LIFESAVING INSTRUCTORS The Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor course prepares individuals to organize, plan, teach and evaluate lifesaving and first aid skills and resuscitation techniques in the Society’s lifesaving and First Aid awards. Because the society’s first aid courses are recognized by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, the Society complies with the WSIB’s request that only ‘first aid instructors’ teach WSIB approved courses. Successful candidates receive two certification cards: Lifesaving Instructor and Emergency First Aid Instructor.

Prerequisites: 16 years of age by the end of the course, Bronze Cross (need not be current).

Cost: $125.10* (must purchase swim and Lifesaving Instructor pack separately $82.02*)

The Examiner Course is the first step in the three-step process to be appointed as an examiner for the Society, and prepares candidates to successfully apprentice as an Examiner on the exam of their choice. The Examiner Course builds on the evaluation experience that candidates have attained in the instructor -evaluated content.

Cost: $54.00*

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BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR

AQUATIC SUPERVISOR TRAINING For deck-level supervisory staff, the Aquatic Supervisor course provides the knowledge and skills, beyond National Lifeguard certification, to manage a safe aquatic environment.

Prerequisite: National Lifeguard or Swim Instructor or Lifesaving Instructor certification; and 100 hours experience as a lifeguard and/or instructor. Prerequisites need not be current.

Cost: $70.00*

FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR The Lifesaving Society’s Standard First Aid Instructor course is designed to provide Lifesaving Instructors with the knowledge and resources required to organize, plan, and deliver Lifesaving Society First Aid awards up to and including Standard First Aid and CPR-A, -B, and -C. Prerequisite: Standard First Aid, Minimum of 16 years of age by the end of the course Cost: $133.40*

NATIONAL LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR The National Lifeguard Instructor course provides candidates with an understanding of the principles and practices on which the National Lifeguard program is based and explores teaching approaches and techniques appropriate for National Lifeguard candidates.

Prerequisite: Lifesaving and emergency Fist Aid Instructors. National Lifeguard in the option you wish to teach.

Cost: $130.00*

BECOME A LIFEGUARD NATIONAL LIFEGUARD WITH AIRWAY MANAGEMENT The National Lifeguard certification builds on the fundamental skills, knowledge and values of the Lifesaving Society to develop the practical skills and knowledge required by lifeguards.

Prerequisite: 16 years of age, Bronze Cross Certification, and Standard First Aid from: Lifesaving Society, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Red Cross, Canadian Ski Patrol. (need not be current).

Cost: $226.66* + $44.48 for Alert Manual

*ADD $5 for Nonresidents

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Aquatic Leadership Course Dates Course

Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid Bronze Combo Bronze Combo Assistant Instructor Assistant Instructor Swim Instructor Swim Instructor Lifesaving Instructor Lifesaving Instructor National Lifeguard and Airway Management National Lifeguard and Airway Management National Lifeguard Recertification National Lifeguard Recertification National Lifeguard Recertification National Lifeguard Recertification First Aid Instructors Course National Lifeguard Instructor Course Examiner Course Aquatic Supervisor

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FREE Skating

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The City of Woodstock is very pleased to offer

for the 2017–2018 season This couldn’t be done without the support of all of our Community Sponsors. Please show them your support throughout the season!

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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS!

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Ice Rental Rates Prime Ice $186.00 /hour* Non-Prime Ice $140.00 /hour* Casual Ice $60.00 /hour* *subject to change. All bookings must be paid in full at the time of booking. We accept all major credit cards.

Ice Time Descriptions Prime Ice Monday to Friday after 5:00pm, any time on weekends or holidays.

Woodstock District Community Complex

Non-Prime Ice Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm

381 Finkle St Woodstock, ON Two Ice/Floor pads

Casual Ice • Booking must be between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm (last booking is from 3:00–4:00pm) from Monday to Friday only on the Green Pad. • Booking cannot be made more than 24 hrs in advance. When booking for a Monday booking must be made on Friday as the office is closed for weekends.

• Maximum of 6 people per booking group. Should you have more than 6 people in your party at any time you will be charged the non-prime rate.

Civic Centre Arena 895 Nellis St Woodstock, ON One Ice/Floor Pad For general inquiries for either facility please call 519-421-3484 2017 – 2018 SKATING INFORMATION

Community Complex – Southwood Arena Skate

Monday

Adult Skate Sep 11–Apr 30 Parent & Tot Skate Sep 13–Apr 26 Parent & Tot Shinny Hockey Sep 11–Apr 30

Tuesday

1:45–2:35pm Red Pad

4:00–4:50pm Green Pad

Wednesday

Thursday

2:15–3:35pm Red Pad 1:15–2:05pm Red Pad

9:45–10:45am Red Pad

Friday

9:30–10:20am Green Pad

FREE – SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF WOODSTOCK PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Definitions and Cancellation Dates Adult Skating – Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

This will be strictly enforced.

No skating dates – Oct 9, Dec 25, 27, Jan 1, Feb 19, Apr 2 Parent and Tot Skating – Maximum age of child participants is 5 years of age. Puck & sticks are NOT PERMITTED on ice. Parent and Tot gliders (skating aids) will be available.

No skating dates – Nov 2, Dec 27, 28, Apr 5, 12

Parent and Tot Shinny Hockey – Maximum age of child participants is 5 years of age. Puck & sticks ARE PERMITTED on ice. All participants must wear a helmet and gloves. Parent and Tot gliders (skating aids) will NOT be available.

No skating dates – Oct 9, Dec 25, 26, Jan 1, Feb 19, Apr 2

Please note skating times may change due to Special Events not scheduled at time of printing. Please check What’s on Woodstock magazine for updates.

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Free Public Skating Wednesday’s, 4:00–4:50pm

Southwood Green

Date

Sponsor

Sep 6 Sep 13 Sep 20 Sep 27 Oct 4 Oct 11 Oct 18 Oct 25 Nov 1 Nov 8 Nov 15 Nov 22 Nov 29 Dec 6 Dec 13 Dec 20 Dec 27 Jan 3 Jan 10 Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31 Feb 7 Feb 14 Feb 21 Feb 28 Mar 7 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28

AP Hurley CIMCO Refrigeration Cutchies Sports Tap and Eatery Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund Brock & Visser Funeral Home Kerry Mills, City of Woodstock Retiree Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry CUPE 1146 Woodstock Professional Firefighters Association Woodstock Police Association City of Woodstock Parks and Rec. Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Baird Machines Ltd. Woodstock Police Association Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry NO SKATING Tim Hortons Castle Allen Lumber CUPE 1146 Woodstock Professional Firefighters Association Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Watters Graphics City of Woodstock Parks and Rec. Woodstock Police Association Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund Fanshawe College - Woodstock Castle Allen Lumber Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry

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Southwood Red

Date

Sponsor

Sep 9 Sep 16 Sep 23 Sep 30 Oct 7 Oct 14 Oct 21 Oct 28 Nov 4 Nov 11 Nov 18 Nov 25 Dec 2 Dec 9 Dec 16 Dec 23 Dec 30 Jan 6 Jan 13 Jan 20 Jan 27 Feb 3 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24 Mar 3 Mar 10 Mar 17 Mar 24 Mar 31

NO SKATING Thomas Electric Woodstock Minor Hockey Association Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Steve Hart Excavating Upper Thames Brewing Company NO SKATING Legion Hockey Tournament Committee NO SKATING Fanshawe College – Woodstock Woodstock BIA/Santa Claus Parade Committee Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry NO SKATING David Hilderley, Century 21 Heritage House Ltd. Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund Tim Hortons Tim Hortons NO SKATING Easy Way Cleaning Products Ltd. Fanshawe College – Woodstock Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Taplay Fire Protection Dr. Ed Hoben Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Vance Construction Upper Thames Brewing Company Woodstock Professional Firefighters Association Thomas Electric Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry NO SKATING NO SKATING

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Saturday’s, 1:15–2:05pm

Free PA Day Skating Sponsored by Palleck Orthodontics Date

Time

Arena

Sep 29 Oct 27 Nov 17 Jan 19

11:15am–12:05pm 11:15am–12:05pm 11:15am–12:05pm 11:15am–12:05pm

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Sunday’s, 1:00–1:50pm Date

Civic Centre Free Public Skating Tuesday’s, 4:00–4:50pm Sponsor

Oct 17 Oct 24 Oct 31 Nov 7 Nov 14 Nov 21 Nov 28 Dec 5

Castle Allen Lumber Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry NO SKATING Taplay Fire Protection Watters Graphics Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Tiffany Fewster-Salt, Sales Rep The Realty Firm Inc. Woodstock Woodstock Professional Firefighters Association Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry NO SKATING Tim Hortons Woodstock Police Association Woodstock Minor Hockey Association Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Pepper Plumbing Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund Woodstock Professional Firefighters Association Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Castle Allen Lumber Woodstock Professional Firefighters Association CUPE 1146 Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry

Dec 12 Dec 19 Dec 26 Jan 2 Jan 16 Jan 23 Jan 30 Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 20 Feb 27 Mar 6 Mar 13 Mar 20 Mar 27

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Oct 15 Oct 22 Oct 29 Nov 5 Nov 12 Nov 19 Nov 26 Dec 3 Dec 10 Dec 17 Dec 24 Dec 31 Jan 7 Jan 14 Jan 21 Jan 28 Feb 4 Feb 11 Feb 18 Feb 25 Mar 4 Mar 11 Mar 18 Mar 25

Civic Centre Arena Sponsor

Pepper Plumbing Al McCulloch’s Lock Service Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Gary McQuaid Law Office Upper Thames Brewing Company Laidlaw Carriers Tiffany Fewster-Salt, Sales Rep The Realty Firm Inc. Woodstock Dr. Ed Hoben Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry NO SKATING NO SKATING NO SKATING Thomas Electric Oxford Plumbing Tiffany Fewster-Salt, Sales Rep The Realty Firm Inc. Woodstock Woodstock Police Association Woodstock Lions Club Tiffany Fewster-Salt, Sales Rep The Realty Firm Inc. Woodstock Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Symons, Wearn & Smith, LLP Upper Thames Brewing Company Steve Hart Excavating NO SKATING

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Free New Year’s Eve Skating

Sponsored by Tim Hortons, TDL Group Ltd.

Sponsored by City of Woodstock – Parks & Recreation Dept

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Time

Arena

Dec 23 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 30 Jan 2 Jan 3 Jan 4 Jan 4

1:15–2:05pm 4:00–4:50pm 4:00–4:50pm 1:15–2:05pm 4:00–4:50pm 4:00–4:50pm 11:00–11:50am 4:00–4:50pm

Southwood Red Civic Centre Civic Centre Southwood Red Civic Centre Southwood Green Civic Centre Southwood Green

Date

Dec 31

Time

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2:15–4:05pm

Community Complex

Free Family Day Skating

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Free Holiday Skating

Sponsored by City of Woodstock – South East Hope Mutual Insurance Co. Date

Feb 19

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4:15–6:05pm

Southwood Red

Free March Break Public Skating Date

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Mar 12 Mar 13 Mar 14 Mar 15 Mar 16

11:15–12:05pm 11:15–12:05pm 11:00–11:50am 11:15–12:05pm 11:15–12:05pm

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Bill McKinnon, Trustee Your Neighbourhood Credit Union Your Neighbourhood Credit Union Brock and Visser Funeral Home Brock and Visser Funeral Home

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PA R K S & O P E N S PA C E S

Woodstock offers over 350 Hectares of Parkland and Open Spaces to the 41,000 people that live in the city.

The City of Woodstock is proud of our gardens and floral displays found throughout the city.

You will find a variety of gardens and floral displays including roadside gardens, gateway gardens, planters, hanging baskets and wonderful destination gardens that keep our city looking bright, vibrant and beautiful.

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Planning process for new parks

The City of Woodstock has 34 playgrounds located in 51 parks. The replacement and upgrading of playground equipment with city funds remains a challenge that the community can help us with. Local community groups and School Parent Councils can help to expedite the replacement or enhancement of playgrounds in their area through local fundraising. City staff will meet with interested citizens or groups to help develop a fundraising plan for your playground. By getting involved in this way, you’ll assist us in designing a playground that not only meets safety standards but reflects your community’s special needs.

Parks and pathways play a key role in enhancing Woodstock residents’ quality of life. They contribute to residents’ physical and psychological health, enhance civic pride and strengthen local identity. Parks and pathways also support the greenspace network, enhance the City’s natural beauty and promote active transportation. In order to achieve customer service excellence, the City of Woodstock strives to provide new and growing communities with excellent parks and pathways that meet the active and passive recreational needs of residents.

If you would like to discuss fundraising for your neighbourhood or would like to sponsor a playspace please call the Parks and Recreation office.

If you notice damage to city parks please contact the Park office at 519-539-2382 Ext. 4101.

The success of parks and pathways begins in the early stages of planning, during the pre-application consultation stage and again at the subdivision review stage, when park blocks and pathways are selected and acquired. The size and shape of a park block helps define which facilities can be accommodated while the location of pathway locks helps provide an interconnected greenspace network.

The City’s annual park budgeting exercise, as well as park design and construction process, are key factors that influence the delivery of new parks.

Rotary Skate/Bike Park

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Playgrounds

Playground Safety Tips To ensure that playgrounds are safe for our children we need to work together! Here are some safety tips which parents and caregivers should be familiar with and teach your children.

• Playgrounds are not to be used during freezing or wet conditions, • Remove cords and drawstrings on children’s hoods, hats and jackets, • Tuck in all clothing that can get caught on playground equipment, • Wear a neck warmer instead of a scarf, • Take off bicycle helmets before using playground equipment.

Bicycle helmets can get trapped in equipment and strangle a child, • Make sure children do not tie ropes or skipping ropes to slides and other playground equipment, • Supervise children on the playground, • Teach children how to use playground equipment and play safely, • Pets are not allowed on playground surfaces.

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The Woodstock Skate/Bike Park is located in Southside Park. Here are the rules of use: • This is an unsupervised playground – use at your own risk.

• PERIOD OF OPERATION – Dawn to Dusk, weather permitting.

The facility is closed when wet or frozen conditions exist.

• This outdoor facility is designed for use by skateboards, bicycles and rollerblades.

• All children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by an adult.

• It is recommended that all users wear protective equipment including a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads to minimize any opportunity for injuries.

• The City of Woodstock is not responsible for any injuries that may occur.

• All users agree to act in an orderly, safe and considerate manner while on the premises. Extreme recklessness will not be tolerated.

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• Profanity, fighting and loud music are prohibited.

• Drugs and alcohol are prohibited in this park.

• Graffiti and littering are prohibited.

• In accordance with the Provincial Bylaw no person shall smoke on and around children’s playgrounds including the skate/bike park and public sports fields/surfaces.

• No makeshift equipment may be brought onto the premises. No individual or group will be permitted to alter, modify or construct any additions to the equipment that has been established on the site by the City of Woodstock.

• The City of Woodstock reserves the right to revoke use of the facility privileges for individuals who do not comply with these guidelines.

Tennis Courts

Basketball Courts

Woodstock has three basketball courts across the city. The courts are available for public use on a first-come first-serve basis or by reservation.

• Park Row Park – 176 Park Row (Located at Park Row and Alma Street) • Victoria Park – 413 Buller St. (Located between Drew Street, Graham Street, Buller Street and Light Street) • William Dutton Park – 89 Algonquin Rd. (Located at Ojibway Street to Algonquin Road)

Beach Volleyball Court Woodstock has six tennis courts located at Richardson Park and Brompton Park. The courts are available for public use on a firstcome first-serve basis or by reservation. These courts are maintained by the City and are open for your enjoyment on a seasonal basis from May 1, until October 30. Look under the Recreation programs for more information on tennis lessons offered by the Parks & Recreation Dept.

Pickleball Courts

Woodstock has 3 unlit pickleball courts located in Park Row Park.

(176 Park Row - Located at Park Row and Alma Street). The courts are available for public use on a first-come first-serve basis or by reservation.

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Come and join in on the fun at the beach volleyball court located in Southside Park. The court is available for public use on a first-come first-serve basis or by reservation. Contact the Parks & Recreation Dept. for reservation information. parksandrecreation@cityofwoodstock.ca

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Picnics & Photos in City Parks

Bike, Walk or Roll!

Woodstock has an extensive multi-use recreational trail and bikeway system that consists of on- and off-road leisure opportunities for cyclists, in-line skaters, walkers and other non-motorized recreational pursuits. For more information about these trails call 519-539-2382 Ext. 4101.

Dog Walking on Trails The city of Woodstock requires all dog owners to abide all by-laws (212.4.1 to 216.4.1).

• Dogs must be on a leash, • dogs must wear an up-to-date City of Woodstock License tag, • owners must “stoop and scoop” their dog’s waste, • owners must maintain control at all times. Others dogs and people may not appreciate your dog approaching them, • unleashed dogs chase local wildlife and affect animal habitat.

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Trails & Bikeways

Looking for a picturesque location for wedding photos or to host an event? Southside Park is an ideal place to host events such as company, family, and church picnics. Picnic areas available for booking include the Band Shell, Boat House and ten picnic areas throughout Southside Park. For more information of booking and rental fees please call the Park and Recreation office at 519‑539‑2382 Ext. 4101.

Cycling on Trails It is the responsibility of the cyclist to give way to all other trail users.

You must sound your approach and ride safely at all times.

Bicycle Etiquette & Safety Tips for Cyclists How to Ride on Trails: • Obey all signs and signals • Use hand signals • Keep bike in good repair • Follow lane markings if present • Don’t pass on the right • Never ride against traffic • Use pack or rack for belongings • Make eye contact with pedestrians • Lock your bike • Pass other cyclists and pedestrians on the left after alerting them with a bell or horn • Ride with caution • Travel at speed safe for conditions • Be polite, stay to the right!

Let us know if there are any issues on the trail system.

Some issues may include hazardous trees, wash outs or ruts in the trail. We want to know about it. E-mail us at parksandrecreation@cityofwoodstock.ca

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Leash Free Dog Park The City of Woodstock has leash free dog parks on Henry Street and Roth Park (Roth Park is operated by UTRCA). Leash free zones are fully fenced areas where owners are allowed to have their dogs run off leash.

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Outside of the Leash free Parks, the requirements of the Dog Control By-Law must be met at all times: • Dogs must be on a leash, • Dogs must wear an up-to-date City of Woodstock License tag, • Owners must “stoop and scoop” their dog’s waste, • Owners must maintain control at all times. Others dogs and people may not appreciate your dog approaching them.

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Dogs are not permitted in the following areas under any circumstances: • The protective surfacing • Sports fields, surrounding or beneath • Tennis courts, playground equipment, • Garden plots.

• Floral gardens,

Hosting Festivals & Events in Woodstock Planning a Festival or Event?

The urban forest is made up of all the trees growing in the City of Woodstock, including city owned street and park trees, trees in forested areas, as well as trees on private property. Trees are an important part of Woodstock’s urban landscape, and provide a wide variety of social, health, aesthetic, economic and environmental benefits. The City’s Forestry Department manages Woodstock’s urban forest using a long-term, sustainable strategy of development and maintenance in order to provide a healthy green cover on public lands.

Arbor Day

The City of Woodstock recognizes the importance that festivals and events can play in our community. They contribute to our quality of life, local economic development and community identity.

The city intends to be proactive in attracting new events, as well as working with existing event organizers to support the success of their activities.

We can assist event organizers in identifying the permits and approvals required to provide a safe and successful event. Anyone planning an outdoor festival or event must first contact the Parks & Recreation Department to obtain event guidelines to ensure all requirements for hosting an event are in place. For more information contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 519-539-2382 Ext. 4101.

Tree Planting Ceremony Each year Woodstock celebrates Arbor Day by planting trees at a preselected school in our community. Students, teachers, parents, local community groups and City staff join together to help plant a variety of trees and shrubs.

Arbor Day originated in Nebraska in 1872 where a day was set aside and over a million trees were planted. This idea quickly spread to neighbouring states and to Canada. Today we still celebrate by planting trees each spring in Woodstock.

Do your part to green up Woodstock by participating in Arbor Day activities by planting a tree at your residence.

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The goal is moist soil as far as 8 to 12 inches below the surface.

• For the first three years, young trees need weekly watering from mid-April to mid-October.

• Probe your soil below the surface before watering. If the soil feels moist and sticky, allow it to dry for several more days before watering. If the soil feels dry and crumbly, water deeply once a week.

• Water deeply by setting your hose on a slow trickle at the base of the tree or use a soaker hose around the tree. On average, your tree will need 15 gallons of water per week.

• Remember that lawn watering will not replace the need to deeply water young trees.

• Mulch will keep soil temperatures cool, retain water, and discourage weeds. It will slowly decompose and should be replenished as needed during the first three growing years.

• Fertilizer is not recommended at planting time. Trees come with enough fertilizer from the nursery, and over time mulch will provide new nutrients to the tree.

• Avoid using “weed and feed” fertilizers. They contain herbicides that can damage or kill young trees.

Pruning All pruning will be done by the City of Woodstock Parks Department staff. Any damages done to a street tree by a homeowner pruning may include a fine of the removal and full cost of a replacement tree. Please contact the Park and Recreation office at 519‑539‑2382 Ext. 4101 with any tree inquiries.

Weeding and Protecting

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Watering Young Street Trees

Keeping your tree out of harm’s way

Mulching Young Trees 4 feet in diameter, 4 inches from the trunk, and 4 inches deep The City of Woodstock places mulch around the new street tree, but not around the trunk which creates a healthy environment for the tree. Please follow the next guidelines.

• Remember the 4x4x4 rule: spread mulch in a 4-foot diameter around the tree, 4 inches away from the trunk, and 4 inches deep.

• Weeds and grass compete with trees for water and nutrients. They are also allopathic (they produce a chemical which inhibits other plant growth, including trees).

• Do not use weed trimmers or lawn mowers near the base of trees.

Hand-pull weeds instead. When the thin bark of young trees is injured, the bark will split and die back. This can cause disease, unwanted pests, and the sun to scald the bark, resulting in decay or death.

• For optimal tree growth and health, keep a four foot circle around your young tree clear of grass, weeds, or other plant life.

How to Rent Sportsfields

We are committed to a fair and balanced allocation of public recreational spaces for all Woodstock residents. Recognizing the ever changing landscape and increased demand for recreational services, we are responsive to community needs and our recreational facilities and services are delivered in a fair and equitable manner.

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For more information contact the Parks and Recreation Dept. email: parksandrecreation@cityofwoodstock.ca or call 519‑539-2382 Ext. 4101.

Outdoor Ice Rinks (Weather Permitting) The City of Woodstock has several outdoor ice rinks that are organized by volunteers with assistance by the Parks Dept. If you are able to volunteer to maintain your neighbourhood outdoor ice rink this winter, then please complete the Volunteer Outdoor Ice Rink application agreement which can be located on the City of Woodstock website, www.cityofwoodstock.ca/winterrec.

Please return to the Parks & Recreation Dept.

(192 Old Wellington St, located in Southside Park) or email parksandrecreation@cityofwoodstock.ca

Reserving Park Facilities Areas/Facilities Available for Private Use Southside Park: • Ball Diamonds • Soccer Pitches • Volleyball Sand Court • Various picnic areas (2 include large rain shelters - Boathouse and Bandshell) • Gazebo area perfect for small wedding and photos Complex: • Ball Diamonds • Soccer Pitches • Entire outdoor facility-may also include indoor facilities in the Community Complex Building Various other sports facilities available on request.

Park

Rink Location

Broadview Park

277 St. Andrews Road 895 Ridgewood Drive (east side of building) 647 Springbank Ave. N. 1103 Pearson Drive

Cowan Park Donald Thompson Park Hunting Estates Park Northland Park Park Row Park

69 Northland Crescent 176 Park Row

Hours of Operation

(Lights) dawn to 11pm daily (No Lights) dawn to dusk (Lights) dawn to 11pm daily (Lights) dawn to 11pm daily (Lights) dawn to 11pm daily (Lights) dawn to 11pm daily

Making a Reservation For more information on reservations and rental fees please contact the Parks and Recreation office at 519‑539‑2382 Ext. 4101 or email parksandrecreation@cityofwoodstock.ca. The Parks and Recreation Office is located at 192 Old Wellington St. S. (Southside Park).

Toboggan Hill The City of Woodstock has one toboggan hill located in Southside Park (485 Parkinson Road) directly behind Southside Aquatic Centre. Skiing or snowboarding is prohibited. Parking is available.

For more information please refer to the Toboggan Hill Guidelines on the City of Woodstock website, www.cityofwoodstock.ca/winterrec.

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Organization Name

Contact Number

Lions Club of Woodstock

519-537-1553

Community Groups E-mail or Web

Optimist Club of Woodstock

Sport or Activity Offered

mschadenberg@rogers.com

Meet the first and third Monday of the month

info@woodstockoptimistclub.com

A service club focused on giving back

Oxford Winds Community Concert Band

519-539-5879

www.oxfordwinds.ca

Brass and woodwind band. All levels welcome.

Rotary Club of Woodstock

519-532-2181

www.woodstockoxfordrotary.org

Service club who provides humanitarian aid

St. John Ambulance

519-537-5622

woodstock@on.sja.ca

First aid training, volunteer opportunities

South Gate Centre

519-539-9817

www.southgatectr.com

Programming for active adults 50+

Theatre Woodstock

Box Office 519-537-2582 General Manager 519-537-8871

tw@execulink.com gm@theatrewoodstock.com

Theatre arts

Woodstock Choralaires

519-539-7630

www.woodstockchoralaires.ca

Choral singing in a wide range of musical genres

Health & Well Being E-mail or Web

Organization Name

Contact Number

FLK-Taoist Tai Chi™

519-421-9956

www.taoist.org/woodstock

Taoist Tai Chi™

Sport or Activity Offered

Iron Monkey MMA & Fitness Club

519-421-8260

www.ironmonkeymma.ca

MMA, boxing, wrestling, judo, jiu judo, muay Thai

Radiant Health Yoga & Fitness

519-539-0654

www.radianthealthyoga.ca

Yoga: hot, aerial. Fitness: cardio box, kettlebell.

Reflections Yoga and Wellness

519-537-6608

wanda@reflectionsyogaandwellness.ca

Hatha yoga

Woodstock Fitness & Racquet Club

519-539-5599

info@wfrc.ca & www.wfrc.ca

Squash, fitness & cardio, group fitness classes, personal and team training.

YMCA of Woodstock

519-539-6181

www.ymcawo.ca

Family fitness and recreation

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Organization Name

Sport & Recreational Clubs Contact Number E-mail or Web

Sport or Activity Offered

Elite Dance Centre

519-537-2105

www.elitedance.ca

Quality dance education for all ages

Footprints Dance Centre

519-532-4905

www.footprintsdancecentre.com

Dance lessons

Friendly City Taekwon-Do

519-788-0640

www.friendlycitytkd.com

Taekwon-do

Move with Grace

519-536-7963

www.movewithgrace.ca

Recreational & competitive dance

Navy League of Canada

519-539-2111

www.navyleague.ca

Naval programs for youth aged 9–18

Oxford Sailing Club

519-533-1849

Rotary Dragon Boat Fun Race League

dragonboatwoodstock@gmail.com

www.woodstockdragonboat.ca

Learn to dragon boat for 6 weeks each spring

carolampy@yahoo.ca

Mixed 5 pin bowling night

Sunday Nite Parties

519-539-9772

Swimettes

519-539-3627

Thames Valley Squares

226-401-3631

markvort@execulink.com

Square dancing & cued waltzing

Woodstock Badminton Club

519-539-1191

www.woodstockbadmintonclub.org

Badminton and pickleball

Woodstock Community Services Lobball League

519-539-9772

carolampy@yahoo.ca

Co-ed slow pitch

Woodstock Cooperative Dance School

Info@dancewoodstock.com

www.dancewoodstock.com

Dance including regular sessions, camps

Woodstock Cricket Club

519-472-9896

eurilglasgow@rogers.com

Cricket

Woodstock Curling Club

519-539-9512

curl@woodstockcc.on.ca

Curling for all ages and all skill levels

Woodstock Cycling Club

woodstockcyclingclub@gmail.com

www.woodstockcyclingclub.ca

Mountain biking and road cycling

Woodstock Dragon Boat Club

226-289-3894

woodstockdbc@gmail.com twitter.com/woodstockdbc

Adult and junior dragon boating

Woodstock Field Naturalists’ Club

519-424-2673

www.execulink.com/~wfnc

Protecting and learning about nature

Woodstock Flying Club

519-537-8948

www.wofc.ca

Flying for certified pilots

Woodstock Gym Club

519-421-0953

www.woodstockgymclub.com

Gymnastics

Woodstock Industrial Co-Ed Baseball League

519-539-0220

egauvin58@rogers.com

Slo-pitch co-ed baseball

Woodstock Lawn Bowling Club

519-537-7345

www.woodstocklawnbowling.com

Lawn bowling

Woodstock Legion Athletic Club

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Sailing

Swimming for arthritic people

www.wlac.ca

Track & Field

Woodstock Men’s Slo-pitch League

mitch_lattimer18@outlook.com

www.woodstockmensslopitch.com

Men’s Slo-pitch

Woodstock Minor Ball Association

519-535-0571

www.woodstockminorbaseball.com

Youth co-ed baseball

Woodstock Minor Football Association

519-536-6988

www.woodstockfootball.ca

Youth tackle and flag football

Woodstock Minor Hockey Association Inc.

519-539-3181

wmha@bellnet.ca woodstockminorhockey.com

Hockey

Woodstock Model Sailing Club

226-785-0749

mckinneyja@gmail.com

Remote control sailing

Woodstock Oxford Minor Basketball Association

519-421-2057

www.womba.ca

Basketball

Woodstock Radio Control Flying Club

519-537-2539

www.woodstockrcflyingclub.ca

Flying radio control airplanes and helicopters

Woodstock Rotary Dragon Boat Festival

dragonboatwoodstock@gmail.com

www.woodstockdragonboat.ca

Dragon boat paddling and festival

Woodstock Skating Club

519-421-1661

woodskater@execulink.com

Teaching skating to all ages including hockey players

Woodstock Soccer Club

519-421-0030

www.woodstocksoccer.com

Soccer

Woodstock Taekwon-Do Club

519-533-7320

c.w.parker@hotmail.com

Taekwon-do martial arts

Woodstock Triathlon Club

519-788-1255

woodstocktriathlonclub@gmail.com

Triathlon and duathlon training: swimming, biking, running.

Woodstock Volleyball Club

519-421-(BALL)2255

www.woodstockvolleyballclub.com

Youth and adult volleyball

Woodstock Water Striders

519-421-0994

mcroutenburg@sympatico.ca

Dragonboat team

Woodstock Wildcats Girls Hockey Association

519-536-9639

www.woodstockwildcats.com

Girls hockey

Woodstock Women’s Fastball Association

519-532-2881

WWFAlovethegame@live.com facebook.com/ladiesfastballwoodstock

Softball

Woodstock Women’s Slo-Pitch

519-608-2294

streuts2002@hotmail.com

Women’s slo-pitch

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Goff Hall Sportball London The FAIR program assist City of Woodstock residents living in low Woodstock Minor Football income with the opportunities to participate in recreation and leisure Long & McQuade Musical Instruments activities provided by the City.

Woodstock Fire Department • A credit will be placed on the City Recreation account for families who qualify. The account will be good for 1 year and can be used on Domestic Abuse Services Oxford Oxford Winds Community Concert Band recreational city programs.

Woodstock Transit

Who can apply?

To qualify you must meet the following criteria; • Live in the City of Woodstock • Have a family income that falls below the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) for your family size. (See chart below) Family Size

Annual Income

1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people 7 people

$24,600 $30,625 $37,650 $45,712 $51,846 $58,473 $65,101

2 2 2 55 63 73 73 76

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Advertise in our Spring/Summer 2018 Rec Guide by contacting the Parks & Recreation Department Clerk at 519-539-2382 ext. 4101.

Size Quarter page Half page (tall or wide) Full page Covers (inside, back)

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Regular $275 $450 $725 $850

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Fee Assistance in Recreation (FAIR)

Ad Reservations are due by January 16, 2018.

Call today to reserve!

More than 7 people, for each additional person, add $6,628.

(Source: Statistics Canada, 2017, Income Research Paper Series, 75002M, Table 2, Low income cut-offs[1992 base] before tax)

How to Apply • Download and complete the Fee Assistance in Recreation (FAIR) Application Form • Photocopy proof of residence (i.e. driver’s license, property tax bill or utility bill) • Photocopy last year’s Notice of Assessment form the Canadian Revenue Agency to cover the entire family. If you are not able to find last year’s Notice of Assessment you can call the Canadian Revenue Agency at 1-800-959-8281 to obtain a copy of the “Income Tax Return”-Information Regular (which shows line 150) • Place form and documentation in an envelope marked: City of Woodstock Fee Assistance in Recreation Program P.O. Box 1539, 500 Dundas St. Woodstock, Ontario N4S 0A7 • For any question call 519-539-2382 x4101 or e-mail: parksandrecreation@cityofwoodstock.ca

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