Parks and Rec Guide Fall 2019

WOODSTOCK

RECREATION & LEISURE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2019–2020

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 & 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.............................. 3 South Gate Centre.................................... 30 Woodstock District Community Complex...... 54 Fee Assistance in Recreation (FAIR)............ 71

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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

Summer is winding down and it is time to start planning for the leaves to fall and all the new programs to begin. This is a particularly exciting season as the City of Woodstock has introduced several new programming options for our growing community! The 2019–2020 Fall and Winter Recreation and Leisure Guide is full of fun registered and drop-in programs for all ages to keep you learning and playing all season long. The guide includes recreation programs, aquatic programs, culture programs and information on our facilities and parks. Don’t forget to check out some of our new programs located at Cowan Park Sportsplex! The fall is a great time to learn something new, meet new friends and get involved in the community. Let’s go out, get active and be healthy Woodstock!

COPYRIGHT STATEMENT ©2019, 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 14, 2020.

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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

Online

Parks & Recreation

What you need • Credit Card and expiry date Where • www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration

Phone

What you need • Credit/Debit Card, Cash, Cheque

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

Refund Policy Cancelled bookings are entitled to a refund of the fees unless included as part of a valid or active pass. You can leave the funds on your account for future use or request a refund.

Please note that there is a $25.00 administration fee charged for each refund. 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, Mezzanine Room Woodstock District Community Complex, Goff Hall

Registration Dates Program Aquatics

Address

Start Date

315 Finkle St

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Recreation 315 Finkle St Programs

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Cowan Park Sportsplex

895 Ridgewood Dr

August 7

Museum Programs

466 Dundas St

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Library Programs

445 Hunter St

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Art Gallery Programs

449 Dundas St

August 7

Goff Hall

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

Cowan Park Sportsplex

895 Ridgewood Drive Woodstock, ON N4S 7W2 Tel: 519 539 1291 ext. 2740 Payment Options

Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard

Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard

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Southside Aquatic Centre

Community Complex

In Person

Method of Payment & Registration

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

315 Finkle Street PO Box 1539 Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7 Tel: 519 539 2382 ext. 2701

What you need • Credit Card and expiry date

WDCC Mezz Room WDCC Goff Hall

RECREATION FACILITIES

Woodstock Art Gallery

449 Dundas Street PO Box 1539 Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7 www.woodstockartgallery.ca Tel: 519 539 6761 ext. 2801

PROGRAM REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

How to Register

Woodstock Museum

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

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

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PRESCHOOL

Curiosity Club

Calling all curious preschoolers: join us with your caregiver to learn through play, art, and handson activities! This interactive program will foster imagination and creativity while building early literacy skills.

Age: 2–5 Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Mon Sep 9–Mar 9* 2:00–3:00pm Free * No program Nov 11 and Dec 23.

Baby Bubblers

Join us in the pool at the Woodstock YMCA or Southside Aquatic Centre for this storytime for babies with stories, songs and lots of splashing!

Age: 3–36 months Southside Aquatic Centre Drop-in Wed Sep 18–Oct 30 10:15–10:45am $6.00 Drop-in Wed Jan 8–Feb 26 10:15–10:45am $6.00 Age: 3–36 months YMCA Drop-in Wed Nov 6–Dec 18 10:00–10:30am $6.00 Drop-in Wed Mar 4–Apr 29 10:00–10:30am $6.00

Toddler Tales for Ones & Twos

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers accompanied by a caregiver.

Age: 12–35 months Woodstock Public Library

Wed Sep 11–Oct 23 11:15–11:45am Free

Wed Nov 13–Dec 18 11:15–11:45am Free

Wed Jan 15–Mar 4 11:15–11:45am Free

Thu Sep 12–Oct 24 10:15–10:45am Free

Thu Nov 14–Dec 19 10:15–10:45am Free

Thu Jan 16–Mar 5 10:15–10:45am Free

Tales & Tunes

A fun-filled storytime with songs, rhymes and crafts for preschoolers.

Age: 3–5 Woodstock Public Library

Wed Sep 11–Oct 23 10:15–11:00am Free

Wed Nov 13–Dec 18 10:15–11:00am Free

Wed Jan 15–Mar 4 10:15–11:00am Free

Owls & Little Hoots

Join us at Oxford Gardens Retirement Residence for a drop in intergenerational storytime for preschoolers, parents, grandparents and grandparents at heart.

Age: 2–102 Oxford Gardens Drop-in Sat Sep 7–Oct 5 10:30–11:00am Free

Baby Picassos

It’s never too early to start creating! Join us the first Monday of the month for messy fun in a new interactive program, designed especially for little hands. Babies, from birth to 18 months, and their caregivers are invited to explore, experiment and create art together.

All materials are nontoxic and baby friendly.

Age: birth–18 months Woodstock Public Library

Mon Sep 9–Mar 2* 11:00–11:30am Free * No program Nov 4.

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Babytime

Participate with baby in a fun filled half hour of stories, rhymes and songs.

Age: birth–12 months Woodstock Public Library

Thu Sep 12–Oct 24 11:00–11:30am Free

Thu Nov 14–Dec 19 11:00–11:30am Free

Thu Jan 16–Mar 5 11:00–11:30am Free

Fri Nov 15–Dec 20 11:00–11:30am Free

Fri Jan 17–Mar 6 11:00–11:30am Free

Story Explorers

Build on stories through fun, hands on STEAM based activities for preschoolers.

Age: 3–5

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Fri

Fri

Sep 13–Oct 25 Nov 15–Dec 20 Jan 17–Mar 6

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Woodstock Public Library 10:15–10:45am Free 10:15–10:45am Free 10:15–10:45am Free

Walking Wonders

A storytime for infants and their caregivers that begins with a stroller walk and ends with songs, rhymes and stories at a nearby park! Enjoy time with your little one and social time with other parents and caregivers. If the weather is rainy or too cold, we will meet in the program room.

Age: birth–18 months Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Fri Sep 13–Oct 25 11:00am–12:00pm Free

PRESCHOOL

Sportball

Multi-Sport Parent and Child In our Parent & Child classes, children are introduced to the fundamental skills associated with eight different sports. Structured around a play-based curriculum, these classes are a fantastic kick start for an active life. This is a great program to get your special little one to follow simple instructions, share with other children, and develop their gross motor skills. The role of the parent/guardian is to be the personal trainer for their child. You are directly involved in each class led by one of the sportball coaches.

Age: 2–3 Cowan Park Sportsplex Turf 6927 Sat Sep 14–Nov 23* 9:00–9:45am $175.60 6929 Sat Jan 11–Mar 7* 9:00–9:45am $140.48 Age: 2–3 WDCC Goff Hall 6928 Tue Sep 17–Nov 5 6:05-6:50 pm $140.48 6930 Tue Jan 14–Mar 10 6:05–6:50pm $158.04 * No sessions Oct 12 and Feb 15.

STEAM Storytime

Join us in the program room for this interactive storytime for families with toddlers and preschoolers that include stories, songs, and fun STEAM activities.

Age: 1–5 Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Sat Oct 19–Dec 21 10:30–11:30am Free Drop-in Sat Jan 4–Mar 21 10:30–11:30am Free

Physical Literacy

“Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life.”

—International Physical Literacy Association

Little Movers

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.

Age: 3–4 WDCC Mezz Room 6859 Mon Sep 16–Nov 11* 5:30–6:00pm $34.00 6860 Mon Jan 13–Mar 9* 5:30–6:00pm $34.00 Age: 5–6 WDCC Mezz Room 6861 Mon Sep 16–Nov 11* 5:30–6:00pm $34.00 6862 Mon Jan 13–Mar 9* 5:30–6:00pm $34.00 * No sessions Oct 14, Feb 17.

Sportball

Multi-Sport, Drop-Off In our Drop-Off Indoor or Outdoor Multi-Sport classes, children learn the fundamentals of eight different sports in a fun, stress-free, non-competitive setting. Drop-Off Multi-Sport classes keep children moving and engaged and sends them home with a new skill from a different sport each class. If you’re looking for a way to give your child a well-rounded sports-base, that promotes their independence and leaves room for specialization later, look no further. Please note: Aside from the first class, and the parent participation class, it is expected that parents remain outside the gym area while the class is taking place.

Age: 3½–6 Cowan Park Sportsplex Turf 6932 Sat Sep 14–Nov 23* 9:50–10:50am $175.60 6934 Sat Jan 11–Mar 7* 9:50–10:50am $140.48 Age: 3½–6 WDCC Goff Hall 6931 Tue Sep 17–Nov 5 5:00–6:00pm $140.48 6933 Tue Jan 14–Mar 10 5:00-6:00pm $158.04 * No sessions Oct 12 and Feb 15.

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PRESCHOOL Introducing START WITH ART

Instructor: Dee Logan WAG is excited to roll out our newly designed preschool program introducing young children and their caregivers to the world of art. Create and explore stories, art and more! Registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Drop-in is available. This program is generously sponsored by United Way Oxford Community Initiatives Fund.

Age: 2–5 and 6830 Tue 6831 Tue 6832 Tue

their caregivers Sep 24–Nov 12 Jan 14–Mar 3 Mar 24–May 12

Woodstock Art Gallery 10:00–11:00am $40.00* 10:00–11:00am $40.00* 10:00–11:00am $40.00*

* $40/session (8 weeks) or $6/week

Li’l Sensory

Looking for something to do with your tot that will help them stimulate their senses, explore play naturally and socialize? Come to our new drop in program Li’l Sensory. You and your child will have a variety of activities you can participate in that will help enhance your child’s touch, smell, taste, movement, balance, sight and hearing through fun and interactive stations.

Age: 6 mos–3 yrs WDCC Mezz Room 6863 Fri Oct 4–Dec 6* 10:00–11:00am $6.25¹ 6864 Fri Feb 7–Apr 17* 10:00–11:00am $6.25¹ * No sessions Oct 25, Nov 15, Mar 6 and Mar 20. ¹ per session.

Halloween Toddler Tales

Dress up your toddler and drop in for a fun Halloween storytime and party!

Age: 12–36 months Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Thu Oct 31 10:15–10:45am Free

Halloween Babytime

Dress up your little one and drop in for a fun Halloween storytime with stories and rhymes!

Age: birth–12 months Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Thu Oct 31 11:00–11:30am Free

Wolfie’s Hibernation Stuffy Sleepover

Bring your stuffies for a hibernationthemed storytime and craft, then let them stay at the library overnight to enjoy a sleepover with Wolfie! Will they get any sleep or will they get into mischief? Pick up your stuffy the next morning and find out!

Age: 3–6 Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Fri Nov 22 6:30–7:15pm Free

Halloween Tales & Tunes

Dress up your preschooler and drop in for a fun Halloween storytime and party!

Age: 3–5 Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Wed Oct 30 10:15–11:00am Free

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PA Days

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.

Age: 6–12 Woodstock District Community Complex 6904 Fri Sep 27 8:30am–4:30pm $35.00 6905 Fri Oct 25 8:30am–4:30pm $35.00 6906 Fri Nov 15 8:30am–4:30pm $35.00 6907 Fri Jan 24 8:30am–4:30pm $35.00 6908 Fri Mar 6 8:30am–4:30pm $35.00

PA Day Fun @ the Library

Drop into the Children’s department for fun pop-up activities all day long!

Age: 4–10 Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Fri Sep 27 Fun with Food! Free Drop-in Fri Oct 25 Mad Science Spooktacular Free Drop-in Fri Nov 15 For the Love of Pets Free Drop-in Fri Jan 24 Winter Sports Free Drop-in Fri Mar 6 Community Helpers Free

PA DAY PROGRAMS

PA D AY P R O G R A M S

Creative PA Days

PA Days

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.

Age: 4–5 Woodstock District Community Complex 6868 Fri Sep 27 8:30am–4:30pm $39.50 6869 Fri Oct 25 8:30am–4:30pm $39.50 6870 Fri Nov 15 8:30am–4:30pm $39.50 6871 Fri Jan 24 8:30am–4:30pm $39.50 6872 Fri Mar 6 8:30am–4:30pm $39.50

Instructor: Dee Logan Explore a variety of artistic mediums and develop a basic understanding of the elements and principles of design. Materials included in registration fee.

Bring lunch and snacks. This program is offered on select days.

Age: 5–12 Woodstock Art Gallery 6833 Fri Sep 27 9:00am–4:00pm $45.00* 6834 Fri Nov 15 9:00am–4:00pm $45.00* 6835 Fri Jan 24 9:00am–4:00pm $45.00* 6836 Fri Jun 5 9:00am–4:00pm $45.00* * $45/non-members; $35/members per session. Early-care and/or after-care is an extra $5/day (drop off as early as 8:30am; pick up as late as 4:30pm).

Radio PA Day

Do you love being the DJ on road trips or interviewing your family members? Today you can learn all about radio with a special trip to Heart FM and a station tour!

Try your hand at sound effects, radio plays and making a unique advertisement. Tune in and rock out!

Age: 5–12 Woodstock Museum 7371 Fri Sep 27 8:30am–4:30 pm $40.00* * $40/non-members; $30/members.

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Home Alone

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.

Age: 9–12 Southside Aquatic Centre 6884 Fri Sep 27 9:00am-4:00pm $60.00 6885 Fri Mar 6 9:00am-4:00pm $60.00

Teen Virtual Reality PA Day

Are you VR ready? Sign up for your 15 minute timeslot to try our HTC Vive. Play active educational games like Job Simulator or enjoy a passive undersea experience like the Blu! Please note participants must be 10 years or older and have no preexisting medical conditions. Children age 10–12 years must have signed parental consent to participate in virtual reality activities.

Age: 10–14

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Woodstock Public Library 2:30–3:30pm Free 2:30–3:30pm Free 2:30–3:30pm Free

Sep 27 Oct 25 Mar 6

Mini Museum PA Day

Museums are fun places to visit and tiny things are super cute! Today we put those together so you can make your own mini museum in your pocket! Explore artifacts up close and have a behind the scenes tour of the vault! Create the museum of your dreams in miniature!

Age: 5–12 Woodstock Museum 7372 Fri Oct 25 8:30am–4:30 pm $40.00* * $40/non-members; $30/members.

My Safe Life

Babysitting Course

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.

Age: 11–14 Southside Aquatic Centre 6886 Fri Nov 15 9:00am-4:00pm $60.00

Phone a Friend PA Day

Phones can do so much more than when they were first invented. Learn about rotary dial phones, telegraphs of the past and all the amazing things smart phones can do today! Play fun voice activated games, make a fun phone craft and getting talking!

Age: 5–12 Woodstock Museum 7373 Fri Nov 15 8:30am–4:30pm $40.00* * $40/non-members; $30/members.

PA Day Interactive Movie: Home Alone

Kick start your holiday with an interactive viewing of the Christmas classic, Home Alone. Join Kevin as he protects his house from the Wet Bandits. Props and activities provided.

Age: 6–14 Woodstock Public Library

Fri Nov 15 2:00–3:30pm Free

Old School Tools PA Day

Not sure what that thingamajig in your great aunts cupboard is? Find out today as we explore fun tools of the past by churning butter, peeling applies, and more.

Many tools used before electricity are still around and fun to test how they work. See how technology has changed with games, and crafts too!

Age: 5–12 Woodstock Museum 7375 Fri Jan 24 8:30am–4:30 pm $40.00* * $40/non-members; $30/members.

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.

Age: 7–9 Southside Aquatic Centre 6883 Fri Oct 25 9:00am-4:00pm $60.00

Plastic Free PA Day

Concerned about the single use plastics in our environment? We’ll have fun swapping out plastic and learning what was used before plastic was invented. A bus trip to the County Waste Management Education Centre to see what our community is doing about trash will be followed by fun enviro games!

Age: 5–12 Woodstock Museum 7376 Fri Mar 6 8:30am–4:30 pm $40.00* * $40/non-members; $30/members.

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Weekend Pop Ups

Drop in to the Children’s area throughout the year for drop in activities, crafts and fun!

Age: 6–10 Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Sat Aug 31 Back to School Free Drop-in Sat Oct 12 Thanksgiving Free Drop-in Sat Oct 26 Halloween Free Drop-in Sun Oct 27 Halloween Free Drop-in Sat Dec 7 Christmas Free Drop-in Sun Dec 8 Christmas Free Drop-in Sat Dec 14 Christmas Free Drop-in Sun Dec 15 Christmas Free Drop-in Sat Dec 21 Christmas Free Drop-in Sun Dec 22 Christmas Free Drop-in Sat Jan 4 Winter Fun Free Drop-in Sun Jan 5 Winter Fun Free Drop-in Sat Feb 8 Valentine’s Day Free Drop-in Sun Feb 9 Valentine’s Day Free Drop-in Sat Feb 15 Family Day Free Drop-in Sat Mar 14 March Break Free Drop-in Sun Mar 15 March Break Free Drop-in Sat Mar 21 March Break Free Drop-in Sun Mar 22 March Break Free

I Spy Fun

Check out the display case in the Children’s department and test your skills with our seasonal I Spy quizzes.

Get the answers right and you could win fun prizes!

Age: 6–12 Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Daily Sep 3–28 Back to School Free Drop-in Daily Oct 5–31 Fall Hauntings Free Drop-in Daily Dec 1–23 Christmas Free Drop-in Daily Jan 2–25 Snowy, Blowy Winter Free Drop-in Daily Feb 1–29 Puppy Love Free Drop-in Daily Mar 13–22 March Break Free

After School Meet Up @ the Library

Drop in after school and meet up with your friends! We’ll have tons of fun in our program room with different activities each week: video gaming, Art Smarts, Lego Club, STEAM Team, Tech Time and more!

Age: 6–12 Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Wed Sep 4–Dec 18 3:45–4:45pm Free Drop-in Wed Jan 8–Mar 11 3:45–4:45pm Free

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Little Veterinarian School: Darling Doggies

Little Veterinarian School encourages preschool students to role play and explore the exciting world of veterinarians. Using interactive demonstrations, crafts and games, kids learn how to take care of their furry pet and use instruments that real veterinarians use.

Age: 4–7 Cowan Park Sportsplex Boardroom 6979 Tue Sep 10–Oct 15 5:45–6:30pm $120.00 Age: 8–12 Cowan Park Sportsplex Boardroom 6980 Tue Sep 10–Oct 15 6:45–7:30pm $120.00

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CHILDREN

Little Dentistry School

Little Dentistry School uses the power of role play, hands on demonstrations, crafts and games to stimulate a mini dental school experience. Principles of a healthy mouth and oral hygiene will be taught by encouraging students to assume the role of a dentist!

Age: 4–7 Cowan Park Sportsplex Boardroom 6990 Thu Sep 12–Oct 17 5:45–6:30pm $120.00 Age 8–12 6991 Thu

Cowan Park Sportsplex Boardroom Sep 12–Oct 17 6:45–7:30pm $120.00

Little Medical School: Parents’ Night Out

October’s Blood and Bones Night Parents – enjoy your Friday night and let us “edu-tain” your kids! Night includes dinner, snacks and drinks as well as fun and educational crafts and activities Did you know that our blood adds up to around 7% of our body weight? Join us on this spooky adventure as we learn about interesting blood facts and what our bones do! Participants will even get to make their own blood!

Age: 4–7 Cowan Park Sportsplex Boardroom 6996 Fri Oct 25 5:00–9:00pm $50.00

Little Veterinarian School: Let’s Go to the Office

Little Vet School: Let’s go to the office! Find out the different roles in a Vet’s office, learn how to take a radiograph, how does a dogs digestion work and how to read a dog’s body language!

Age: 4–7 Cowan Park Sportsplex Boardroom 6981 Tue Nov 5–Dec 10 5:45–6:30pm $120.00 Age 8–12 Cowan Park Sportsplex Boardroom 6982 Tue Nov 5–Dec 10 5:45–6:30pm $120.00

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Little Nutrition School

Kids will learn about the digestive system and the importance of eating nutritious foods through crafts and games!

Age: 4–7 Cowan Park Sportsplex Boardroom 6992 Thu Nov 7–Dec 12 5:45–6:30pm $120.00 Age 8-12 Cowan Park Sportsplex Boardroom 6993 Thu Nov 7–Dec 12 6:45–7:30pm $120.00

Little Veterinarian School: Fantastic Felines

Do you have a cat lover at home? Register for this session to learn how to do a complete head to tail exam. How does a vet greet a feline patient and how to create a PURR-fect stress free environment for your furry friend.

Age: 4–7 Cowan Park Sportsplex Boardroom 6983 Tue Jan 7–Feb 11 5:45–6:30pm $120.00 Age: 8–12 Cowan Park Sportsplex Boardroom 6984 Tue Jan 7–Feb 11 6:45–7:30pm $120.00

Little Medical School

This program encourages children to explore the exciting world of medicine though hands on demonstrations, crafts and games. Students will learn how the body and organs work, how to use medical instruments, administer basic first aid and even tie knots like a real surgeon.

Age: 4–7 Cowan Park Sportsplex Boardroom 6994 Thu Jan 9–Feb 13 5:45–6:30pm $120.00 Age: 8–12 Cowan Park Sportsplex Boardroom 6995 Thu Jan 9–Feb 13 6:45–7:30pm $120.00

Physical Literacy

“Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life.”

—International Physical Literacy Association

Tennis Level 1

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.

Age: 7–9 Richardson Park 6878 Tue Sep 10–Oct 29 5:30–6:30pm $66.00 Age: 10–13 Richardson Park 6879 Tue Sep 10–Oct 29 6:30–7:30pm $66.00

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Tennis Level 2

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.

Age: 9–13 6880 Tue Sep 10–Oct 29

Richardson Park 7:30-9:00pm $82.00

Indoor Tennis

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.

Age: 7–9 Holy Family Catholic School 6881 Tue Nov 5–Dec 17 6:30–7:30pm $57.75 Age: 10–13 Holy Family Catholic School 6882 Tue Nov 5–Dec 17 7:30–8:30pm $57.75

Sportball

Multi–Sport, Drop–Off In our Drop-Off Indoor or Outdoor Multi-Sport classes, children learn the fundamentals of eight different sports in a fun, stress-free, non-competitive setting. Drop- Off Multi-Sport classes keep children moving and engaged and send them home with a new skill from a different sport each class. If you’re looking for a way to give your child a well-rounded sports-base, that promotes their independence and leaves room for specialization later, look no further. Please note: Aside from the first class, and the parent participation class, it is expected that parents remain outside the gym area while the class is taking place.

Age: 6–10 Cowan Park Sportsplex Turf 6999 Sat Sep 14–Nov 23* 12:00–1:00pm $175.60 7000 Sat Jan 11–Mar 7* 12:00–1:00pm $140.48 * No sessions Oct 12, Feb 15.

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Sportball: Baseball and Soccer

This program is a skills based program designed to give children the opportunity to develop and progress their skills in soccer and baseball. The program will focus on one sport for the first half of the season, followed by the other sport for the last half of the season. Many gross motor skills will also be taught throughout the program to provide your child with the opportunity to become a well-rounded athlete. Please note: this is not a game based program. Short games are often played at the end of each session but the focus is on skill development and learning the game.

Age: 5–8 Cowan Park Sportsplex Turf 6935 Sat Sep 14–Nov 23* 10:55–11:55am $175.60 6936 Sat Jan 11–Mar 7* 10:55–11:55am $140.48

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Sportball: Girls Multi-Sport

This program is designed to build confidence and create a positive atmosphere for girls to learn the skills for 8 different sports. Promoting physical literacy is important in our youth, and the goal of this program is to help girls develop a love for sports and see the value in being part of team and being active.

Age: 7–12 WDCC Goff Hall 6937 Tue Sep 17–Nov 5 6:55–7:55pm $140.48 6938 Tue Jan 14–Mar 10 6:55–7:55pm $158.04

Basketball

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.

Age: 9–11 Springbank Public School 6892 Wed Sep 18–Nov 6 6:00–7:00pm $50.00 6893 Wed Jan 15–Mar 4 6:00–7:00pm $50.00

* No sessions Oct 12, Feb 15.

Maker Lab

The second Saturday each month we will introduce kids to really cool techy Maker fun. Program robots, play with Lego or try your hand at coding, just to mention a few.

Age: 6–12 Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Sat Sep 14–Mar 14 2:00–3:30pm Free

Science Literacy Week

Dive in at the Woodstock Public Library! Science Literacy Week is all about oceans, so join us as we celebrate the deep blue sea in our storytime, Curiosity Club and After School programs. We will explore sea creatures and do fun water experiments. “Sea” you there!

Age: 6–9 Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Daily Sep 16–22 Regular hours Free

Kids in Motion

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.

Age: 7–8 WDCC Mezz Room 6876 Mon Sep 16–Nov 11* 6:30–7:15pm $42.00 6877 Mon Jan 13–Mar 9* 6:30–7:15pm $42.00

Youth Yoga

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.

Age: 6–8 WDCC Mezz Room 6894 Wed Sep 25–Nov 13 6:00–6:30pm $50.00 6895 Wed Jan 22–Mar 11 6:00–6:30pm $50.00 Age: 9–12 WDCC Mezz Room 6896 Wed Sep 25–Nov 13 6:30–7:30pm $66.00 6897 Wed Jan 22–Mar 11 6:30–7:30pm $66.00

* No sessions Oct 14, Feb 17.

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Kids Make Meals

Do you have a child who always wants to help in the kitchen? Try out 1 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.

Age: 8–11 Woodstock Collegiate Institute 6890 Thu Sep 26 5:00–7:00pm $40.00 6891 Thu Dec 5 5:00–7:00pm $40.00

Home Alone

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.

Age: 9–12 6884 Fri 6885 Fri

12

Sep 27 Mar 6

Southside Aquatic Centre 9:00am-4:00pm $60.00 9:00am-4:00pm $60.00

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Lego Club & Gaming

The fourth Saturday each month come build, play board games or video game with your friends.

Age: 10–14 Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Sat Sep 28–Feb 22* 2:00–3:30pm Free * No program Dec 28.

Photography

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!

Age 8–12 WDCC Mezz Room 6900 Tue Oct 1–Nov 5 6:00–7:00pm $49.50

Kids in the Kitchen

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.

Age: 8–11 Woodstock Collegiate Institute 6887 Thu Oct 10–Nov 21* 5:00–6:30pm $61.50 * No class Oct 31.

Fall/Winter 2019–2020

Birthday Art Party Program

Tour current exhibitions and create a special art piece. Materials included in fee. Cakes and cutlery not included. To book a party, please contact Woodstock Art Gallery, Head of Education at wageducation@cityofwoodstock.ca Age: 5–12 Woodstock Art Gallery Sat By appointment only 2:00–4:00pm $150.00* * (max. 10 children)

CHILDREN

Cupcakes

If you enjoy baking and have a sweet tooth then this is the class for you! During the class participants will learn how to make cupcakes from scratch and get to explore and be creative with learning different piping techniques to decorate them.

Age: 8–12 Woodstock Collegiate Institute 6888 Thu Jan 9 6:00–7:30pm $20.00 6889 Thu Mar 26 6:00–7:30pm $20.00

Library Scavenger Hunt: Once Upon a Wolfie

Parents Night Out

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. Dinner Included!

Age: 6–10 Southside Aquatic Centre 6898 Fri Oct 11 6:00–9:00pm $25.00 6899 Fri Dec 6 6:00–9:00pm $25.00

Wolfie is off to Granny’s house, but Red Riding Hood has stolen the basket of goodies he planned to give her. Stumble through a world of fairy tales and nursery rhymes to help Wolfie find Red Riding Hood and the missing basket.

Drop in each week to find new clues to help Wolfie find Granny’s basket.

Age: 3–12 Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Daily Oct 15–Jan 4 Regular hours Free

Lego WeDO 2.0 Advanced Robotics

Each week explore a different medium, artist and art movement. Experience new techniques, discover, and apply visual art concepts such as colour theory, and 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.

Age: 6–12 Woodstock Art Gallery 6829 Sat Oct 12–Nov 16 10:30am–12:30pm $100.00*

The LEGO Education WeDo™ Robotics Construction Set, aimed at children aged 5–10 includes LEGO bricks with one motor, two sensors, and a hub that connects the model to the computer. Simple drag-and-drop visual programming software is then used to bring the model to life. With this kid-friendly approach, the set makes learning fun, inspiring and engaging. Kids will learn about complex topics in the fields of physics, engineering, and programming, as well as develop motor and cognitive skills through robot building, all as they have fun with LEGO bricks .Its simplicity and versatility make WeDo a great set to use in the classroom for teaching robotics and programming and enhancing STEM lessons. Children work in pairs using one WeDo set and one computer or tablet, which improves their collaboration and communication skills.

Age: 4–8 WDCC Mezz Room 6941 Thu Oct 17–Dec 12 6:00-7:00pm $92.00 6942 Thu Jan 16–Mar 5 6:00-7:00pm $92.00

* $100/non-members; $85/members.

* No class Oct 31.

Cycling Level 1

Learn to Ride: This course is focused on basic bike handling skills for adults and youth who have never ridden a bike. Instruction includes helmet fit, bike fit, ABC’s of bike safety readiness, handling skills, coasting/ balancing, signaling, steering, go and stop.

Please bring your bike, helmet, sunscreen and water bottle.

Age: 6+ Cowan Park Sportsplex Boardroom 6925 Sat Oct 5 9:30–11:30am $20.00

Saturday Kid’s Create

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VEX IQ

VEX IQ robotic tools enable anyone to lead their own STEM learning experience. Without even realizing it, kids will begin to instinctively apply these lessons to their as they advance through the program. VEX IQ allows students to develop hands-on learning experience and spark their interest before they decide that engineering “isn’t cool.” With the growing societal need to enhance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) instruction in classrooms, especially at the elementary and middle school levels, there is a call for integrated learning programs that allow teachers to engage students in creative and meaningful ways while also meeting today’s rigorous academic standards.

As the ideal platform for exploring essential STEM fundamentals and computer science concepts, VEX IQ is proud to offer standards-matched curriculum, ready for classroom use.

Age: 9–14 6943 Thu 6944 Thu

Oct 17–Dec 12* Jan 16–Mar 5

WDCC Mezz Room 7:15-8:15pm $92.00 7:15-8:15pm $92.00

* No class Oct 31.

My Safe Life

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.

Age: 7–9 Southside Aquatic Centre 6883 Fri Oct 25 9:00am-4:00pm $60.00

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Babysitting Course

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.

Age: 11–14 Southside Aquatic Centre 6886 Fri Nov 15 9:00am-4:00pm $60.00

Computer Science Education Week

Celebrate Computer Science week by participating in the #HourOfCode at WPL. No coding experience is required – the #HourOfCode is an opportunity for everyone to learn basic coding concepts in a fun way. Drop in to the After School Meet Up and STEAM storytime for fun coding activities.

Age: 6–12 Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Mon–Sat Dec 9–14 Regular hours Free

Family Literacy Day

Join us on Saturday, January 25th as we celebrate Woodstock Family Literacy Day with a variety of free drop in programs all day long starting with a family storytime at 10:30 am! Enter our draws to win great book prizes for children from babies to teens. Joining the festivities will be Dance in Style. Details to follow.

Age: All ages Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Sat Jan 25 10:00am–5:00pm Free

Fall/Winter 2019–2020

Holiday Camp

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.

Age: 4–5 Woodstock District Community Complex 6866 M, F Dec 23, 27 8:30am–4:30pm $79.00 6867 M, Th, F Dec 30, Jan 2–3 8:30am–4:30pm $118.50

Holiday I Spy

Check out the display case in the Children’s department and test your skills with our Christmas I Spy quiz. Get the answers right and you could win a fun prize! Winners will be announced January 7.

Age: All Ages Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Daily Dec 1–23 Regular hours Free

Christmas Storytime and a Visit with Santa

Families can enjoy a Christmas storytime and then visit with Santa by the fireplace upstairs in the Library. For a donation of $2 to the CAS, have a photo with Santa!

Age: 6–12 Drop-in Fri Dec 6 6:30–7:45pm Free

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

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

Holiday Camp

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 fun opportunities.

Age: 6–12 Woodstock District Community Complex 6902 M, F Dec. 23, 27 8:30am–4:30pm $70.00 6903 M, Th, F Dec 30, Jan 2–3 8:30am–4:30pm $105.00

Jingo and Lego Challenge

Drop in to play Christmas-themed Bingo and try your hand at fun Christmas Lego challenges! There will be prizes!

Age: 6–12 Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Sat Dec 7 2:00–3:30pm Free

Santa Saturdays!

Free Family Fun!

Discover and create free self-serve activities from the art cart for the whole family. Experience the Gallery and the current exhibits. This is a FREE family event.

Age: Everyone Woodstock Art Gallery Drop-in Sat Dec 7,14,21,28 11:00am–1:00pm Free

Super Hero Camp

Calling All Superheroes! Create your secret identity, improve your super skills, make new friends, create your ‘one of a kind’ cape, and don’t forget the backstory.

Play indoor/outdoor games, make crafts and get excited about Thor, Super Girl and everything super hero this week! Register before Dec 19.

Age: 5–12 Woodstock Museum 7374 M, T, Th, F Dec 30,31, Jan 2,3 8:30am–4:30 pm $140.00* * $140/non-members; $120/members.

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Let It Snow Day

Instructor: Dee Logan Explore a variety of artistic mediums and develop a basic understanding of the elements and principles of design. Materials included in registration fee.

Bring lunch and snacks. This program is offered on select days.

Age: 5–12 Woodstock Art Gallery 6875 Thu Jan 2 9:00am–4:00pm $45.00* * $45/non-members; $35/members per session. Early-care and/or after-care is an extra $5/day (drop off as early as 8:30am; pick up as late as 4:30pm).

Choose Your Own Adventure: Full Steam Ahead!

You and your friends are enjoying a nice, warm, tropical vacation. While on the beach, you notice a worn piece of paper lying next to a palm tree. You pick it up. It looks like a treasure map. Do you, a) Follow the map?

Or b) Leave it next to the tree? It’s a real life Choose Your Own Adventure Game at the library! Solve puzzles, program robots and see if the choices you make lead you to the treasure!

Age: 6–12 Woodstock Public Library

Thu Jan 2 2:00–2:45pm Free

Thu Jan 2 3:00–3:45pm Free

Holiday Drop-In Free Family Fun!

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.

This is a FREE family event generously sponsored by A&A Environmental Consultants Inc.

Age: Everyone Drop-in Thu–Sat

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Jan 2, 3, 4

Woodstock Art Gallery 11:00am–1:00pm Free

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Snowy, Blowy Theatre

Enjoy a warm movie on a cold day! Snacks provided.

Age: 5–12 Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Fri Jan 3 10:30am–12:00pm Free

Let It Snow!

Drop in any time during the afternoon for wintery activities and crafts throughout the children’s area.

Age: All Ages Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Fri Jan 3 1:00–5:00pm Free

CREATIVE PROGRAM Creative Family Day

Experience the Gallery, current exhibits and free activities for the whole family.

This is a FREE family event (excluding the morning movie – advance tickets only available at the Woodstock Art Gallery). Families can enjoy art and culture in Woodstock all within walking distance. Experience film, go for a swim, make art, partake in storytelling, learn history, and check out behind-the-scenes stage production. This is a FREE family event.

Age: Everyone Gallery Cinemas

Mon Feb 17 9:30–11:00am $7.00* Age: Everyone Woodstock Art Gallery Drop-in Mon Feb 17 11:00am–1:00pm Free Age: Everyone Woodstock Museum Drop-in Mon Feb 17 11:00am–2:00pm Free Age: Everyone Theatre Woodstock Drop-in Mon Feb 17 1:00–3:00pm Free * $7.00/advance tickets only for the movie.

Family Day

Join us for some active games and fun with your family this Family day. Parachutes, balls, skipping ropes and other fun equipment available for you and your family to spend some quality time playing.

Age: Everyone Cowan Park Sportsplex Turf Drop-in Mon Feb 17 11:00am–3:00pm Free Age: Everyone WDCC Goff Hall Drop-in Mon Feb 17 3:00–5:00pm Free

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March Break ART CAMP 2020

Discover a new medium each day!

Explore the creative community and discover the people, animals and other creatures that share our space. This week design and create some amazing projects and objects from a ton of stuff! Discover sculpture, collage, drawing, painting, and more! Tour the exhibits, experiment with a variety of creative techniques and play some really cool games.

Age: 5–12 Woodstock Art Gallery 6837 Mon–Fri Mar 16–20 9:00am–4:00pm $175.00* * $175/non-members; $150/members for full week. Early-care and/or after-care is an extra $5/day (drop off as early as 8:30am; pick up as late as 4:30pm)

March Break – Mission to Mars Camp

Blast off! Join us for a fun look into people’s fascination with Mars and all things space! Try our astronaut training activities, see a space shuttle launch video, decide for yourself if Martians exist and learn all about the red planet. Each day will bring different space games, rover crafts and special guests.

Age: 5–12 Woodstock Museum 7377 Mon–Fri Mar 16-20 8:30am–4:30 pm $160.00* * $160/non-members; $140/members.

March Break Free Family Program Discover the gallery with self-serve activities from the art cart! Explore the exhibits, investigate a variety of techniques and create your own art. This is a FREE family event.

Age: Everyone Woodstock Art Gallery Drop-in Mon–Fri Mar 16–20 11:00am–1:00pm Free

March Break Camp

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.

Age: 4–5 Woodstock District Community Complex 6865 Mon–Fri Mar 16–20 8:30am–4:30pm $175.00

March Break Camp

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 fun opportunities.

Age: 6–12 Woodstock District Community Complex 6901 Mon–Fri Mar 16–20 8:30am–4:30pm $160.00

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Little Medical School: Winter Wilderness

MARCH BREAK

MARCH BREAK

Wilderness medicine brings medicine, science and the importance of health to children in an entertaining and fun way. Children learn about hypothermia, how to tie a tourniquet, splint a broken leg, as well as ice and water safety!

Age: 6–10 Cowan Park Sportsplex Boardroom 6997 Mon–Fri Mar 16–20 9:00am–12:00pm $165.00

LEGO WEDO 2.0 Advanced Robotics

The LEGO Education WeDo™ Robotics Construction Set, aimed at children aged 5-10 includes LEGO bricks with one motor, two sen- sors, and a hub that connects the model to the computer. Simple drag-and-drop visual programming software is then used to bring the model to life. With this kid-friendly approach, the set makes learning fun, inspiring and engaging. Kids learn about complex topics in the fields of physics, engineering, and programming, as well as develop motor and cognitive skills through robot building, all as they have fun with LEGO bricks.

Age: 5–12 WDCC Mezz Room 6998 Mon–Fri Mar 16–20 9:00am–4:00pm $175.00

Unlock Your Creative Genius!

This March Break, unlock your creative genius and exercise both sides of the brain! We’ll have programs for your creative right side with arts, music and craft programs and your genius left side with lots of STEM activities and programs. Check out our fun evening programs for teens to! All Library March Break programs are free, and some may require registration.

Stay tuned for more details!

Age: 3–14

Daily

Mar14–22

Fall/Winter 2019–2020

Woodstock Public Library Regular hours Free

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C O WA N PA R K S P O R T S P L E X

Cowan Park Sportsplex Drop-in Programs Drop-in Fees Age Groups Youth (1–17) Adult (18–59) Senior (60+) Group*

Single Book of 10 $2.75 $24.75 $4.00 $36.00 $3.25 $29.25 $9.00 $81.00

* Group should include at least 1 adult and 1 youth, to a maximum of 5.

Payment must be made before entering the facility.

Admission standards must be maintained at all times.

All children under 10 yrs must be accompanied by a parent/guardian (12+). All rates include HST. Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Debit and Cheque are accepted as methods of payment.

Adult Walking Soccer

Do you enjoy the game of soccer but find that running may be difficult on your body? Try Walking Soccer! The rules are the same as traditional soccer however you can’t jog or run. This is a great way to stay active and keep playing the sport you love! Please bring indoor running shoes.

Age: 5–18 Cowan Park Sportsplex Turf Mon–Sun Sep 3–Mar 22 11:00am–12:00pm See Fees

Adult Pickleball

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in Ontario! Join the fun at our drop in Pickleball times available. Come by yourself or with some friends to get some exercise and have fun. Teams will be organized by participants and made upon arrival of individuals who come to participate on that particular day.

Age: Adult, Beginner Cowan Park Sportsplex Hall Mon, Wed Sep 4–Mar 18 10:00am–12:00pm See Fees Age: Adult, Intermediate Cowan Park Sportsplex Hall Tue, Thu Sep 3–Mar 19 10:00am–12:00pm See Fees Age: Adult, Open Cowan Park Sportsplex Hall Tue, Thu Sep 3–Mar 19 2:00–4:00pm See Fees Fri, Sat, Sun Sep 6–Mar 22 10:00am–12:00pm See Fees

Parent & Tot Active Time

Get active with your little one in an instructed indoor turf environment. Equipment such as balls, hoops, ropes etc. will be provided for your convenience. Please bring indoor running shoes for you and your little one.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

Age: 16 mos–3 yrs Cowan Park Sportsplex Turf Mon Sep 3–Mar 22* 10:00–11:00am See Fees * No sessions Oct 14, Nov 11, Feb 17.

Youth/Teen Turf Drop In

Keep yourself moving with the Youth/Teen Drop in time.

Soccer Balls and Footballs will be supplied for youth/ teens to spend some time running on the turf and practicing their throws and kicks. Please bring indoor running shoes.

Age: 5–18 Cowan Park Sportsplex Turf Tue, Thu, Fri Sep 3–Mar 20 4:00–5:00pm See Fees Sun Sep 7–Mar 15 10:00–11:00am See Fees

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Youth Volleyball

Looking to get some extra practice in or just want to come and have some fun? Come to our youth volleyball drop in time to scrimmage with other attendees or spend some time practicing your volleyball skills!

Age: 10–17 Cowan Park Sportsplex Hall

Fri Sep 6–Mar 20 4:00–5:00pm See Fees

Imagination Playground Age: 16 mos–3 yrs Cowan Park Sportsplex Turf Thu Sep 5–Mar 19 1:30–2:30pm See Fees Sun Sep 8–Mar 15 1:30–2:30pm See Fees

Fall/Winter 2019–2020

Drop-in Tue Dec 17* 6:30–8:00pm

Christmas slime jars and a holiday movie Drop-in Tue Jan 28 6:30–8:00pm

Summer in January – beach candles and ice cream sundae bar Drop-in Tue Feb 25 6:30–8:00pm

DIY bath products and video gaming

Free Free Free

TEEN

TEEN

* December’s program held one week early on Dec 17.

Volunteer Information Session

TAG – Teen Advisory Group

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!

Age: 13–17 Drop-in Tue

Sep 10–Mar 10

Woodstock Public Library 7:00–8:00pm Free

Basketball

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.

Age: 12–14 Springbank Public School 6914 Wed Sep 18–Nov 6 7:00–8:00pm $50.00 6915 Wed Jan 15–Mar 4 7:00-8:00pm $50.00 Age 15–17 Springbank Public School 6916 Wed Sep 18–Nov 6 8:00–9:00pm $50.00 6917 Wed Jan 15–Mar 4 8:00–9:00pm $50.00

Teen Drop In

Drop in on the fourth Tuesday evening of the month for a variety of artsy projects and techy activities. Snacks provided. No registration required.

Age: 11–15 Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Tue Sep 24 6:30–8:00pm Free

Stress Less – Stress balls and mini Zen gardens Drop-in Tue Oct 22 6:30–8:00pm Free

Creepy cookies and a Halloween movie Drop-in Tue Nov 26 6:30–8:00pm Free

Minute to Win It and Perler bead creations

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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.

Age: 14+ Woodstock Art Gallery

Wed Sep 25 7:00–8:00pm Free

Sat Sep 28 1:00–2:00pm Free

Teen Yoga

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.

Age: 13–17 WDCC Mezz Room 6918 Wed Sep 25–Nov 13 7:30-8:30pm $66.00 6919 Wed Jan 22–Mar 11 7:30-8:30pm $66.00

Mad Skills

Drop in the first Tuesday evening of the month to develop some “mad skills” with this range of workshops for teens. Snacks provided. No registration required.

Age: 12–17 Woodstock Public Library

Tue Oct 1 6:30–8:00pm Free

Costume Makeup – Registration required Drop-in Tue Nov 5 6:30–8:00pm Free

Teen Finances Drop-in Tue Dec 3 6:30–8:00pm Free

TBA

High School Portfolio Day

The WAG is excited to offer the 3rd annual portfolio day information sessions. Find out how you can: meet new people/artists and arts professionals, expand your own portfolio skills, and experience engaging, relevant and insightful new learning opportunities. No experience required.

Age: 13+ Woodstock Art Gallery

Fri Oct 4 8:30am–2:00pm Free

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Printmaking Possibilities – Drypoint Etching

Instructor: Andrew Moore You don’t need to be an artist to discover the endless possibilities that printmaking has to offer. This workshop is an opportunity for everyone to check out the WAG’s newly developed environmentally responsible printmaking studio with no pressure. Students will discover intaglio printmaking methods and practices.

Make a beautifully designed, drypoint etching, suitable for greeting or birthday cards. All materials are included in the cost of registration. To save time, students are asked to bring in ready to use drawn or printed images in preparation for their idea. Images will be provided for those who require them.

Age: 14+ Woodstock Art Gallery 6842 Wed Oct 9–23 6:30–9:00pm $100.00* * $100/non-members; $85/members.

Snow Buddies

Interested in helping out a neighbor this winter? Or do you still need to earn community volunteer hours for school? Register with the Snow Buddies Program which will include training in customer service, safety, and more!

Age: 13–17 Location NA 6945 Tue Oct 22 3:30–5:00pm Free 6946 Tue Nov 19 3:30–5:00pm Free

Kitchen Prep for Students

Going off to school and moving out involves a lot of change for students! Help make the transition easier by ensuring you know how to cook for yourself. In this class you will learn how to make easy meals for single portions, how to eat healthy on a student’s budget and how to work safely in the kitchen.

Age: 16+ Woodstock Collegiate Institute 6913 Thu Nov 28 6:00–7:30pm $30.00

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Discover Drawing!

This March Break, students have the opportunity to work with arts professional, Mercedes Schuster.

Students will be introduced to contemporary and traditional drawing practices, exploring popular artists and art fundamentals through hands-on studio experience. Tour current exhibitions, and build your portfolio.

Age: 12–17 Woodstock Art Gallery 6838 Mon–Wed Mar 16–18 1:00–4:30pm $100.00* * 3-day session: $100/non-members; $85/members One-day: $35/non-members; $30/members

Silkscreen Printmaking

Instructor: Paulina Szczesny Discover screen printing. Design a logo, create a pattern, and practice printing techniques on paper and fabric. Explore the tools and materials and how to properly use them when creating stencils and stencil design with Paulina Szczesny. All materials are included in the cost of registration. Please bring a snack, your imagination and plastic bag to carry artworks home.

Age: 12–17 Woodstock Art Gallery 6839 Thu & Fri Mar 19 & 20 1:00–4:30pm $100.00* * $100/non-members; $85/members.

Principles of Healthy Child Development

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.

Age: 13+ Cowan Park Sportsplex Boardroom 6909 Sat Mar 21 9:00-3:30pm $67.80

Learn to Lead

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.

Age: 12–14 Southside Aquatic Centre Room A 6910 Thu Jan 9–Feb 13 6:00-8:00pm $84.25

Fall/Winter 2019–2020

Book a Librarian – Anytime!

Book a 30 or 60 minute session to talk to a librarian about any topics: downloading eBooks and eAudio books; navigating your devise or laptop; free eMusic or eMovies; local history or genealogy research; school project help; and more.

Age: 14+ Woodstock Public Library Mon Sep–Mar 2:30–3:30pm Free Tue Sep–Mar 2:30–3:30pm Free Wed Sep–Mar 6:30–7:30pm Free Thu Sep–Mar 6:30–7:30pm Free Fri Sep–Mar 10:15am–12:00pm Free Sat Sep–Mar 10:15am–12:00pm Free

Seed Library

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.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Daily Sep–Oct Regular hours Free

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For American Mah Jongg players looking for a friendly game, join us on Tuesday mornings in the Program room. Don’t know how to play? Drop in and we’ll teach you! We can accommodate up to 16 players.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Tue Sep 3–Mar 11 10:15am–12:15pm Free

ADULTS

Calling All “Mahj” Fans!

A D U LT S

Pilates Fundamentals

Pilates Fundamentals, and Modified Mat and Standing Exercises will be combined with resistance and weight bearing exercises to create a gentle, feel-good class.

A Pilates-based movement vocabulary will be used to explore alignment, breath, body awareness, and curiosity of movement. Perfect for men and women of all fitness levels. Benefits include maintaining bone density, improving muscle strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance.

Age: Adult Cowan Park Sportsplex Turf 6976 Tue Sep 3–Oct 22 9:30–10:15am $58.00 6977 Tue Nov 5–Jan 7* 9:30–10:15am $58.00 6978 Tue Jan 14–Mar 3 9:30–10:15am $58.00 * No class Dec 24, 31.

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Essentrics, Release, Rebalance Restore

Sign Language for Parents

Learn how to communicate with your baby through sign language with our beginner’s sign language class. This class will teach you the basics and provide you with the tools you need to be able to start teaching your child how to speak through sign language.

Age: 18+ 6923 Tue

Sep 3–Oct 8

Central Public School 6:00–7:00pm $60.00

Writer’s Circle

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.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Wed Sep 4–Mar 4* 6:00–8:15pm Free

Release, Rebalance, Restore Essentrics is a dynamic, full-body workout that simultaneously lengthens and strengthens while engaging all 650 muscles. Perfect for men and women of all fitness levels, this program rebalances the body, prevents and helps heal injuries, and unlocks tight joints. With a diverse music playlist accompanying each routine, this low-impact, equipmentfree workout leaves you feeling energized, youthful, and healthy.

Age: Adult Cowan Park Sportsplex Turf 6973 Fri Sep 6–Oct 25 9:30–10:15am $58.00 6974 Fri Nov 8–Dec 27 9:30–10:15am $58.00 6975 Thu Jan 16–Mar 5 9:30–10:15am $58.00

Parent and Tot Yoga

Join us for an hour of yoga with you and your 3 month to 3 year old. Practice strengthening core muscles, breathing and stability all while playing and engaging with your young one.

Age: 16+ 6924 Mon

Sep 9–Nov 14*

WDCC Mezz Room 10:00–11:00am $80.00

* No class Oct 14.

* No session on Jan 1.

Adult Yoga

Afternoon Book Club

Our afternoon book club is year round now! Join us each month for lively discussion and refreshments.

Age: 18+ Drop-in Thu Sep 5 1:00–2:30pm

‘Black Klansman’ by Ron Stallworth Drop-in Thu Oct 3 1:00–2:30pm

‘The Dead Celebrities Club’ by Susan Swan Drop-in Thu Nov 7 1:00–2:30pm

‘Save Me the Plums’ by Ruth Reichl Drop-in Thu Dec 5 1:00–2:30pm

‘Finding Dorothy’ by Elizabeth Letts

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Join us for an hour of morning yoga! Wake up with some stretching, balance and coordination before you start your day. Develop strength, expand your self-awareness and focus on your breathing on class at a time. No experience required.

Cowan Park Sportsplex Turf 6950 Mon Sep 9–Nov 4 9:00–10:00am $58.00 6952 Mon Feb 10–Mar 30 9:00–10:00am $58.00

Cowan Park Sportsplex Hall 6953 Sat Sep 14–Nov 9* 9:00–10:00am $58.00 6955 Sat Feb 15–Apr 4 9:00–10:00am $58.00 * No class Oct 12.

Free Free

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* No class Oct 14.

Evening Book Club @ Crabby Joe’s

Join us at Crabby Joe’s on our new night for an enjoyable evening of book discussion and refreshments of your choice.

Age: 18+ Crabby Drop-in Wed Sep 11 7:00–8:30pm

‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ by Heather Morris Drop-in Wed Oct 9 7:00–8:30pm

‘The Invited’ by Jennifer McMahon Drop-in Wed Nov 13 7:00–8:30pm

‘Save Me the Plums’ by Ruth Reichl Drop-in Wed Dec 11 7:00–8:30pm

‘The Night Tiger’ by Yangsze Choo

Joe’s Free

Learn Pickleball

Have you always wanted to try pickleball? Register for one of our Learn Pickleball events to learn the ABC’s of the game. Learn how to use your paddle, footwork, rules of the game and more. All experience levels welcome!

Age: Adult Cowan Park Sportsplex Reeves Hall 6956 Thu Sep 12 10:00am–12:00pm $14.50 6957 Fri Sep 13 10:00am–12:00pm $14.50 6958 Sat Sep 14 10:00am–12:00pm $14.50 6959 Thu Nov 7 10:00am–12:00pm $14.50 6960 Fri Nov 8 10:00am–12:00pm $14.50 6961 Sat Nov 9 10:00am–12:00pm $14.50 6962 Thu Feb 6 10:00am–12:00pm $14.50 6963 Fri Feb 7 10:00am–12:00pm $14.50 6964 Sat Feb 8 10:00am–12:00pm $14.50

ADULTS

Resistance Band for Beginners

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.

Age: 16+ WDCC Mezz Room 6921 Mon Sep 9–Oct 21 7:50–8:35pm $43.50

Free Free Free

Early Bird Book Club @ Early Bird Coffee

Zumba

Tone and sculpt your body with Zumba©, the exercise in disguise! This cardio based fitness class combines Latin dance and fun music. Easy to follow, lots of fun, and no dance experience required!

Cowan Park Sportsplex Reeves Hall 6965 Wed Sep 11–Oct 30 9:00–10:00am $58.00 6967 Wed Feb 12–Apr 1 9:00–10:00am $58.00 6968 Sun Sep 8–Nov 10* 9:00–10:00am $58.00 6970 Sun Feb 19–Apr 19* 9:00–10:00am $58.00 * No class Oct 13, 20, Mar 1, Apr 12.

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Join us at Early Bird Coffee, 815 Julianna Drive, and start your day with fresh brewed coffee and great book discussion.

Age: 18+ Early Bird Coffee Roasters Drop-in Fri Sep 13 9:00–9:45pm Free

‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ by Heather Morris Drop-in Fri Oct 11 9:00–9:45pm Free

‘The Invited’ by Jennifer McMahon Drop-in Fri Nov 8 9:00–9:45pm Free

‘Save Me the Plums’ by Ruth Reichl Drop-in Fri Dec 13 9:00–9:45pm Free

‘The Night Tiger’ by Yangsze Choo

Artist TALK

Everyone Welcome to an “Afternoon with the Jurors”.

Please join Visual Elements Jurors, Aidan Urquhart, London Artist, Jamie Dickson, Burgessville Artist, and Rhona Wenger, Director, Grimsby Public Art Gallery as they walk and talk us through the challenging task of developing the annual juried exhibit.

Age: Everyone Woodstock Art Gallery

Sat Sep 14 2:00pm Free

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Health & Well-Being Series

Join us this fall for a six session series about health and well-being. Our presenters are local professionals who enjoy sharing their expertise. Make new connections that will assist you in living well.

Age: Adult Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Tue Sep 17 2:00–3:00pm Free

Understanding Pharmaceutical Options with Lisa Silverthorne Drop-in Tue Oct 1 2:00–3:00pm Free

Managing a Low Salt Diet with Angie Cornwall Drop-in Tue Oct 15 2:00–3:00pm Free

Healthy Sleep Habits with Kathy Nyman Drop-in Tue Oct 29 2:00–3:00pm Free

Chair Yoga with Little Mango Tree Drop-in Tue Nov 12 2:00–3:00pm Free

Coping During the Holiday Season with Anne Marie Wallace-Phillips Drop-in Tue Nov 19 1:00–2:00pm Free

Essential Oils with Marsha Barona

Introduction to Printmaking

Instructor: Dee Logan This 8 week Printmaking Sampler/Exploration Program designed in partnership with Woodstock District Developmental Services for individuals ages 16+ and explores the five methods of Printmaking (the transfer of an image) which include: Relief, Intaglio, Planographic/ Lithographic, Monotype, and Stencil.

Students will practice the basic fundamentals of each method discovering new techniques and materials to create a variety of multiple artworks and art cards to make, and share. No experience required. All tools and materials are included in the cost of registration.

Age: 16+ Woodstock Art Gallery 6874 Wed Sep 18–Nov 6 1:00–2:30pm $100.00* * $100/non-members; $85/members. Discount codes are available for this program. Please call the Woodstock Art Gallery for more information.

Pub Trivia

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!

Age: 19+ Upper Thames Brewing Company Drop-in Wed Sep 18 7:00–9:00pm Free Drop-in Wed Oct 16 7:00–9:00pm Free Drop-in Wed Nov 20 7:00–9:00pm Free Drop-in Wed Dec 18 7:00–9:00pm Free Drop-in Wed Jan 15 7:00–9:00pm Free Drop-in Wed Feb 19 7:00–9:00pm Free

Oxford Reads Virtual Reality: Moon of the Crusted Snow

Are you VR ready? Sign up for your 15 minute timeslot to discover the amazing landscapes of northern Ontario with our HTC Vive. Spaces are limited so register early. Please note participants must be 10 years or older and have no pre-existing medical conditions. Children age 10–12 years must have signed parental consent to participate in virtual reality activities.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library

Thu Sep 19 6:30–7:30pm Free

Thu Oct 17 6:30–7:30pm Free

Introduction to Facebook

Learn about posting and sharing, saving photos, finding friends, privacy and security settings, and more! Spaces are limited so register early.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library

Fri Sep 20 2:30–3:30pm Free

Fabric Sculpting Workshop

Create a unique sculpture using fabrics and fibres, along with Liquid Polymer. The results are amazing and very exciting. Beginners start with a wire armature and watch it morph into a beautiful statue, all in a few hours with instructor Gale Lemery. Bring your own lunch and water. All materials supplied.

Age: Adult Woodstock Museum 7382 Sat Sept 21 10:00am–3:00pm $80.00* * $80/non-members; $75/members.

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Join Tessa Pretty, of Pretty Pieces, as she teaches you how to make essential oil bracelets using wooden beads and semi-precious stones. Each person will receive supplies to make 2 bracelets.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library

Mon Sep 23 6:30–8:00pm $15.00

Let’s Talk About Art

A monthly program for anyone interested in art and art appreciation and that is looking to connect with like-minded individuals to engage in meaningful conversations. This program includes monthly topics, guest speakers and artful discussions aimed to explore and inspire.

Age: Everyone Welcome!

Woodstock Art Gallery

Wed Sep 25 6:00–7:00pm Free

Jamie Dickson

Wed Oct 30 6:00–7:00pm Free Rick Beaver

Wed Nov 27 6:00–7:00pm Free Andrew Moore

Wed Jan 29 6:00–7:00pm Free TBD

Wed Feb 26 6:00–7:00pm Free TBD

Wed Mar 25 6:00–7:00pm Free Heather Vollans

LIFE DRAWING – Discover a NEW way of seeing

Instructor: Ron Milton 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.

Age: 16+ Woodstock Art Gallery 6840 Wed Sep 25–Nov 13 7:00–9:00pm $100.00* 6841 Wed Jan 15–Mar 4 7:00–9:00pm $100.00* * $100/session or $15/week (10% discount for students).

Tech Test Drive

Drop in and try out WPL’s newest technologies and devices! Test drive coding robots, magnetic building blocks, gaming consoles, and more.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Thu Sep 26 6:30–7:30pm Free Drop-in Thu Oct 24 6:30–7:30pm Free Drop-in Thu Nov 28 6:30–7:30pm Free

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Age: 18+ Drop-in Thu

Join us as author, Elaine Cougler, speaks about her newest book, The Man Behind the Marathon. This newest work shares the inspiring story of how Dr. Ron Calhoun helped Terry Fox and other heroes raise millions for charity.

Woodstock Public Library Sep 26 7:00–8:00pm Free

ADULTS

Elaine Cougler Author Reading

Essential Oil Bracelets

Using Ancestry

Learn how to make Ancestry (Library edition) work for you. Access the database and its census data, records, directories and photos for free in the Library! Spaces are limited so register early.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library

Mon Sep 30 10:15–11:15am Free

See You at the Movies

The Woodstock Art Gallery presents SEE YOU @ THE MOVIES program in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival Film Circuit outreach program.

Mark your calendar and learn how to become a member of the Woodstock Art Gallery. Be the first to purchase a 2019/20 season’s pass for $85 on Tuesday, July 30 at 10:00 am – Members only sale!

Tuesday, August 6 passes are available to the public.

The TIFF’s Film Circuit outreach program brings the best of Canadian and International films and artists to Woodstock. Visit woodstockartgallery.ca for upcoming movie listings.

Age: Everyone Welcome!

Gallery Cinemas

Mon Sep 30 4:00pm & 7:00pm $11.00* Maiden

Mon Oct 28 4:00pm & 7:00pm $11.00*

Falls Around Her

Mon Nov 25 4:00pm & 7:00pm $11.00*

Sink or Swim (Le Grand Bain)

Mon Jan 27 4:00pm & 7:00pm $11.00*

Mon Feb 24 4:00pm & 7:00pm $11.00*

Mon Mar 30 4:00pm & 7:00pm $11.00* * Rush single tickets on sale 20 mins. prior to screening.

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Doors Open, Fall Social

Please join the Woodstock Art Gallery Saturday, October 5 for a sneak peek of the vault. Stay for a conversation with the curator of the exhibition, Life on the Back of the Turtle: Woodlands and Plains Indigenous Art, Maxine Noel C.M. Participate in fee self-guided studio activities and much more! This event is presented in conjunction with Doors Open Oxford–Woodstock and the Oxford Indigenous Advisory Committee’s 3rd Annual Fall Social Gathering in Museum Square.

Age: Everyone Woodstock Art Gallery

Sat Oct 5 10:00am–4:00pm 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.

WDCC Mezz Room 6922 Wed Oct 2–Nov 6 11:00–11:45am $43.50

“Self” Preservation

Learn about the Local History collection at WPL, and the importance of preserving our collective history.

You’ll learn about preserving your own historic documents and photos, best practices, methods and materials (both physical and digital), hands-on.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library

Tue Oct 8 2:30–3:30pm Free

Thu Oct 10 6:30–7:30pm Free

The Transformational Power of Plants

Join Kimberly and Sydney Kohse for this introductory workshop on implementing a plant-based diet and lifestyle. They will focus on what foods to eat, meal planning and nutritional guidance for you and your family. Join one of the healthiest growing communities today!

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Wed Oct 2 7:00–8:00pm Free

Online Shopping

Learn how to use online shopping sites Amazon and Wayfair. Discuss searching, creating an account, ordering and more. This session will not provide support with payment information and financial details. Spaces are limited so register early.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library

Fri Oct 4 2:30–3:30pm Free

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Online Selling

Learn how to use online selling sites Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace. Discuss searching, creating an account, posting and responding to an ad, and more.

This session will not provide support with payment information and financial details. Spaces are limited so register early.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library

Fri Oct 18 2:30–3:30pm Free

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ADULTS

Meet Your iPhone

A hands-on iPhone basics workshop. Learn about buttons, ports, and more. Spaces are limited so register early.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library

Mon Oct 21 10:15–11:15am Free

Oxford’s Anthropocene

Join us for a look at how our local environment has been changed by humans. If you saw the AGO’s exhibit or the film Anthropocene you’ll know ways our world has been drastically altered, but it’s also happening right here in our community too. Explore local photos, share your stories and hopes for the future.

Age: Adult Woodstock Museum 7386 Tue Oct 22 7:00–8:30pm $5.00* * $5/non-members; members free.

Meet Your iPad

A hands-on iPad basics workshop. Learn about buttons, ports, and more. Spaces are limited so register early.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library

Fri Nov 8 2:30–3:30pm Free

Introduction to Mosaic Art

Instructor: Heather Vollans Working on a prepared plywood board, students will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of materials to design and create an ungrouted mosaic artwork. Choose 3 different materials in any combination of colours and/or textures for your design.

Instructor Heather Vollans will discuss and examine design ideas for dynamic composition. Vollans will also demonstrate proper use of tools and materials provided. This workshop includes information about how and where to source bases for mosaic work, how to prepare your base and what to avoid! Take home notes will be provided on all adhesives used.

Age: 16+ 6843 Sat

Woodstock Ghost Tour

Chill-seekers will enjoy this fun guided ghost tour of haunted sites in old historic Woodstock. As you walk to some of the haunted locations in the city, we will share spooky stories and unexplained events. Please wear comfortable shoes and arrive a few minutes early.

Ghastly weather? Any cancellations and new rain dates will be posted on our website, mywpl.ca Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library

Wed Oct 23 7:00–8:00pm Free

Thu Oct 24 7:00–8:00pm Free

The Battlefields of France

Join Joanne and Warren Birtch for a slide presentation on their recent trip to the battlefields of France. They will share pictures and stories of their experience.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library Drop-in Wed Nov 6 7:00–8:00pm Free

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Nov 9

Woodstock Art Gallery 10:30am–4:00pm $100.00*

* $100/non-members; $85/members.

Using Your App Store

This is a continuation of the hands-on Meet Your iPad workshop. Learn even more about your iPad including the App Store, Settings App, and more. Spaces are limited so register early.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library

Mon Nov 18 10:15–11:15am Free

Tiny Turtle Felting Workshop

Needle felting is fun and easy. Sign up to make a tiny felted turtle with your friends. All materials included.

Age: Adult Woodstock Museum 7389 Tue Nov 19 7:00–8:30pm $30.00* * $30/non-members; $25 members.

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Holiday Cooking Series

Spice up your holiday cooking with this year’s three session series on holiday cooking and entertaining. Join professional chefs as they teach and you sample some fantastic holiday fare.

Age: Adult Woodstock Public Library

Thu Nov 21 7:00–8:00pm $10.00

Holiday Treats with Kim Quigley

Thu Dec 5 7:00–8:00pm $10.00

Holiday Appetizers with Jed Lau

Thu Dec 12 7:00–8:00pm $10.00

Holiday Breakfast with the Grateful Plate

iPad Photos

Digital Photography Basics

Learn more about your iPad camera and photos apps.

Learn how to take photos, plus organize, download from iCloud and share your photos and albums. Spaces are limited so register early.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library

Fri Nov 22 2:30–3:30pm Free

Join professional photographer, Courtney Richardson, to learn more about digital photography. Learn the basics of how to take a better photo with your camera or camera app.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library

Wed Nov 27 7:00–8:00pm Free

Block Printing – Create a Patterned Scarf

Introduction to iCloud

Instructor: Paulina Szczesny Discover a variety of block printing techniques to create and develop original patterns. Design a square block pattern and discover more than one way to create stunning repeating patterns. All materials are included in the cost of registration. Please bring a towel for clean-up and plastic bag to carry home.

Age: 16+ Woodstock Art Gallery 6844 Sat Nov 23 10:30am–4:00pm $100.00* 6845 Sat Feb 29 10:30am–4:00pm $100.00*

Learn what iCloud and iCloud Drive are and how this cloud computing service can be useful for you. Bring your Apple device and your questions. Spaces are limited so register early.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library

Fri Nov 29 2:30–3:30pm Free

* $100/non-members; $85/members.

Local Author Fair

WPL will host a local author fair to bring together published authors and aspiring writers for an afternoon of learning and sharing. The event begins with author readings and author tables that offer published books for sale. At 3 pm we will feature a guest speaker who will share ideas on improving your technique and taking steps to get your work published. WPL’s Writer’s Circle invites you to join them for a NaNoWriMo circle.

Registration for author tables begins October 28. Limit of 15 tables available.

Age: 18+

Sat

Nov 23

Woodstock Public Library 1:00–4:00pm Free

Holiday Card Workshop

Bring your crafty self to this fun card making workshop.

A cup of hot chocolate or tea will be provided while you craft. No experience required. All materials included.

Age: Adult 7611 Tue

Dec 3

* $10/non-members; $5 members.

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Woodstock Museum 6:00–8:00pm $10.00*

ADULTS

Meet Your Android Tablet

A hands-on Android tablet basics workshop. Learn about buttons, ports, and more. Spaces are limited so register early.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library

Fri Dec 6 2:30–3:30pm Free

Internet Safety

Have you ever wondered how safe your information is online? Learn about best practices when it comes to protecting your privacy when using the internet. Spaces are limited so register early.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library

Mon Dec 9 10:15–11:15am Free

Using Your Google Play Store

This is a continuation of the hands-on Meet Your Android Tablet workshop. Learn even more about your Android tablet including the Google Play Store, Settings App, and more. Spaces are limited so register early.

Age: 18+ Woodstock Public Library

Fri Dec 13 2:30–3:30pm Free

Stretch and Relax

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.

WDCC Mezz Room 6920 Mon Jan 6–Feb 10 7:50–8:35pm $43.50

Pysanky Egg Dying Workshop Family Yoga

Strengthen and build your connection with family through this family yoga class. Practice balance, breathing and coordination. This program is designed to be practiced between and adult and school age child.

Age: Everyone Central Public School 6926 Mon Jan 6–Mar 2* 6:00–7:00pm $80.00

* $30/non-members; $25 members.

* No class Feb 17.

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. Space is limited so register for this unique class early. Register in advance.

Age: Adult Woodstock Museum 7609 Sat Mar 28 1:00–4:00 pm $30.00*

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SOUTH GATE CENTRE

S O U T H G AT E C E N T R E

191 Old Wellington Street South, Woodstock N4S 3J2 519-539-9817 www.southgatectr.ca

How to Become a Member at South Gate Centre

Drop into South Gate Centre for a tour and consider becoming a 2019 Member. 2019 Membership Rates – All Inclusive Membership Fees are pro-rated.

Email: SGC@southgatectr.ca

Type of Membership

Who Are We

All Inclusive 5 Months (August to Dec)................................. $85.00 4 Months (Sept to Dec).................................... $85.00 3 Months (Oct to Dec)...................................... $75.00 2 Months (Nov to Dec)...................................... $60.00 1 Month (Dec).................................................. $30.00

South Gate Centre is a not for profit charitable organization that provides innovative, recreational, educational and social programs to enrich lives of adults 50 + within our community.

Our programs and activities are fostered by a large volunteer base. Possibly the largest in our area.

Volunteers teach classes, help cook and serve meals, plan events and so much more.

South Gate is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year.

Our doors opened on November 4th, 1999. Please join us in our celebration Open House on Monday, November 4th, 2019 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Please come and enjoy refreshments, entertainment and tours of the Centre.

Social August to October............................................ $60.00 Plus $2–$3 activity per day Non-Members Always Welcome Fees All Fitness Instructor Led Drop-In Programs...................$5.00 per activity per day (Does not include Registered Programs) Other Drop-In Programs...........$4.00 per activity per day

South Gate Inc. – Charitable Organization Number – 11914 5209 RR0001. Tax receipts will be issued for donations.

Hours of Operation

Facility Hours Monday – Thursday......................... 8:00 am–10:00 pm Friday.............................................. 8:00 am–4:30 pm Office Hours Monday – Friday............................... 8:30 am–4:00 pm

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What Your Membership Includes:

All Memberships expire December 31st

All Inclusive – An All-Inclusive Membership gives you unlimited access to South Gates Drop-In Programs at no cost and discounts on Registered Programs. Our Woodshop, Toning Room and T-Zone are available to All Inclusive Members.

Social – The Social Membership allows you to attend all South Gate Drop-In Programs for an additional fee of $2.00 to $3.00 per activity per day. You also receive Member rates for all Registered Programs. Perfect if you come to one or two programs a week.

Non-Members Are Always Welcome Non-Member are welcome to participate in our Drop-In Programs and Registered Programs.

Instruction Led Class..............$5.00 per activity per day Other Drop-In Programs...........$4.00 per activity per day NO MEMBERSHIP REFUNDS Non-members are always welcome at South Gate in our Drop-in Programs, Registered Programs and Special Events.

How to Register for Registered Programs

All Registered Programs are on first come first serve basis Two ways to Register: Walk in: Register in person at South Gate Centre, 191 Old Wellington Street South, Woodstock, N4S 3J2.

Phone: 519-539-9817, (payment only by Credit Card).

How Can I Pay? Cash, Cheque, Debit/Credit Card (Visa Or Mastercard) Class Cancellations: Insufficient registration may necessitate the cancellation of a registered program. South Gate reserves the right to change or cancel programs if necessary. Refunds will be given for the cancellation of a registered program.

Do You Need to Register for Any of Our Drop-in Programs?

No registration is required to attend any of our Drop-in Programs.

Please visit our website at www.southgatectr.ca for further information.

Recreation & Leisure Guide

REGISTERED PROGRAMS: FITNESS Zumba Gold with Yolandra

Low-impact, high intensity class that utilizes dance moves that focus on balance, range of motion and coordination.

Fall 1 Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Tue Sep 10–Oct 29 9:15–10:00 am Duration: 8 weeks Cost: Members: $48.00 + HST

Non-Members: $64.00 + HST Fall 2 Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Tue Nov 5–Dec 3 9:15–10:00 am Duration: 5 weeks Cost: Members: $30.00 + HST

Non-Members: $40.00 + HST Winter Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Tue Feb 11–Mar 3 9:15–10:00 am Duration: 4 weeks Cost: Members: $24.00 + HST

Non-Members: $32.00 + HST

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Chair Yoga

A gentle style of yoga you can do from a seated position that also incorporates the breathing and mind-body benefits of traditional yoga practice. Perfect for anyone who can sit.

Fall 1 Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Wed Sep 11–Oct 30 11:30 am–12:15 pm Duration: 8 weeks Cost: Members: $48.00 + HST

Non-Members: $64.00 + HST Fall 2 Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Wed Nov 6–Dec 11 11:30 am–12:30 pm Duration: 6 weeks Cost: Members: $36.00 + HST

Non-Members: $48.00 + HST

Yoga with Elizabeth Jones

Strengthen and tone muscle and abdomen, learn relaxation, breathing, improve posture, balance and concentration the yoga way. For all levels.

Fall 1 Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Wed Sep 11–Oct 30 6:30–7:30 pm Duration: 8 weeks Cost: Members: $48.00 + HST

Non-Members: $64.00 + HST Fall 2 Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Wed Nov 6–Dec 11 6:30–7:30 pm Duration: 6 weeks Cost: Members: $36.00 + HST

Non-Members: $48.00 + HST Winter Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Wed Jan 8–Feb 26 6:30–7:30 pm Duration: 8 weeks Cost: Members: $48.00 + HST

Non-Members: $64.00 + HST

Yoga with Shelley DeGier

Strengthen and tone muscle and abdomen, learn relaxation, breathing, improve posture, balance and concentration the yoga way.

Fall 1 Session – Two Class Times Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Thu Sep 12–Oct 31 10:00–11:00 am

11:15 am–12:15 pm Duration: 8 weeks Cost: Members: $48.00 + HST

Non-Members: $64.00 + HST Fall 2 Session – Two Class Times Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Thu Nov 7–Dec 12 10:00–11:00 am

11:15 am–12:15 pm Duration: 6 weeks Cost: Members: $36.00 + HST

Non-Members: $48.00 + HST

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Winter Session – Two Class Times Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Thu Jan 9–Feb 27 10:00–11:00 am

11:15 am–12:15 pm Duration: 8 weeks Cost: Members: $48.00 + HST

Non-Members: $64.00 + HST

Osteo Moves – Theresa Corman, Bone Fit Trainer

A safe and effective exercise program designed for participants with Osteoporosis and Osteopenia. Each class incorporates light cardio postural and balance exercises, strength training specifically for areas most affected by osteoporosis (spine, hips, shoulders and wrists).

Fall 1 Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Thu Sep 12–Oct 31 1:00–2:00 pm Duration: 8 weeks Cost: Members: $48.00 + HST

Non-Members: $64.00 + HST Fall 2 Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Thu Nov 7–Dec 12 1:00–2:00 pm Duration: 6 weeks Cost: Members: $36.00 + HST

Non-Members: $48.00 + HST Winter Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Thu Jan 9–Feb 27 1:00–2:00 pm Duration: 8 weeks Cost: Members: $48.00 + HST

Non-Members: $64.00 + HST

Tai Chi Program – Instructor Michael Klein, Taiji Yang 108 Form Program

Traditional Teachings: Yang’s Ten Essential Points & Chi Lin Four Golden Rules Class Structure: One Hour Class includes: Four Gates Warm Up, Individual Posture Moving Line Basics, Group Form Practice, Q & A, Supplemental Training, push hand drills, silk reeling or open practice.

Fall 1 Session Hall Day Date Time Tue Sep 10–Oct 29 1:00–2:00 pm Duration: 8 weeks Cost: Members: $48.00 + HST

Non-Members: $64.00 + HST Fall 2 Session Hall Day Date Time Tue Nov 5–Dec 10 1:00–2:00 pm Duration: 6 weeks Cost: Members: $36.00 + HST

Non-Members: $48.00 + HST

Fall/Winter 2019–2020

Beginners Nordic Walking

Take a Walk on the Park Side… Nordic Walking takes place around Southside Park. Have you had instructions in the safe and effective use of Nordic Polies? If you are a member of South Gate, Nordic Poles are available for your use (limited supply). You may sign out Poles for an hour to take a walk in the park.

This program consists of four one hour sessions, held the first to the fourth Friday of each month, starting at 10 am. A progressive one hour walking program will teach the technique of using the original Urban Poles.

Fall Session Southside Park Day Date Time Fri Sep–Dec 10:00–11:00 am Duration: 4 weeks Cost: Members: Free

Non-Members: $25.00 + HST

South Gate Offers Dance Lessons

Are you interested in learning to dance? We offer Ballroom and Latin or Social Dance lessons by request.

We will set up classes or private (and small groups) lessons to suit your desires. Contact Gary or Janice for more information 519-539-3678.

MUSIC/ART South Gate Silver Chimers with Paulette Kydd

Learn to play Suzuki Tone Chimes (very similar to the brass hand bells in churches). It’s a fun, easy way to create music- even if you think you haven’t a musical bone in your body.

Fall 1 Session Boardroom Day Date Time Thu Sep 12–Oct 31 2:00–3:00 pm Duration: 8 weeks Cost: Members: $48.00 + HST

Non-Members: $64.00 + HST Fall 2 Session Day Date Time Thu Nov 7–Dec 12 2:00–3:00 pm Duration: 6 weeks Cost: Members: $36.00 + HST

Non-Members: $48.00 + HST Winter Session Boardroom Day Date Time Thu Jan 9–Feb 27 2:00–3:00 pm Duration: 8 weeks Cost: Members: $48.00 + HST

Non-Members: $64.00 + HST

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Ukulele with George McMaster

Learn the basics of how to play the Ukulele while developing current playing skills. For all new participants the Instructor will have Ukulele’s available for the first class. Ukuleles can be purchased from the Instructor after the 1st class. Get ready to strum!

Fall 1 Session Boardroom Day Date Time Thu Sep 12–Oct 31 1:00–1:45 pm Duration: 8 weeks Cost: Members: $64.00 + HST

Non-Members: $80.00 + HST Fall 2 Session Boardroom Day Date Time Thu Nov 7–Dec 12 1:00–1:45 pm Duration: 6 weeks Cost: Members: $48.00 + HST

Non-Members: $60.00 + HST Winter Session Boardroom Day Date Time Thu Jan 9–Feb 27 1:00–1:45 pm Duration: 8 weeks Cost: Members: $64.00 + HST

Non-Members: $80.00 + HST

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Winter 1 Session Hall Day Date Time Tue Jan 7–Feb 25 1:00–2:00 pm Duration: 8 weeks Cost: Members: $48.00 + HST

Non-Members: $64.00 + HST

Art with Michael deBelleval Watercolour

The goal is to paint a picture a week, with explanations for each step of the painting experience. All ability levels welcome. Materials: watercolour paints, Arches paper, watercolour brushes, water container, plastic sheet to protect the table, paper towel, Kleenex and a plastic surface on which to mix paint.

Fall 1 Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Mon Sep 9–30 8:45–10:45 am Duration: 4 weeks Cost: Members: $32.00 + HST

Non-Members: $40.00 + HST Fall 2 Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Mon Nov 4–25 8:45–10:45 am Duration: 4 weeks Cost: Members: $32.00 + HST

Non-Members: $40.00 + HST Winter Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Mon Jan 6–27 8:45–10:45 am Duration: 4 weeks Cost: Members: $32.00 + HST

Non-Members: $40.00 + HST

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Learn to Draw

These lessons are for those persons who have often wondered how to draw and are interested in discovering what the secrets are to producing a reasonable sketch, and have some fun doing it. Materials: a sketch book, a set of soft pencils from HB to 8B, paper towels, a soft piece of cloth and a soft eraser.

Fall 1 Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Wed Sep 11–Oct 2 1:00–3:30 pm Duration: 4 weeks Cost: Members: $32.00 + HST

Non-Members: $40.00 + HST

Fall 2 Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Wed Nov 6–27 1:00–3:30 pm Duration: 4 weeks Cost: Members: $32.00 + HST

Non-Members: $40.00 + HST

South Gate Centre and Glass Passion have partnered to offer introductory Stained Glass workshops for Beginners to Advanced.

Learn the art of stained glass first hand with well known local Stained Glass Artist Kimberly Prince.

Stained Glass Treasures that we will be creating for 2019–2020 season include Suncatchers, Jewellery, Garden Stepping Stones, Christmas Themed Ornaments & Windows!

These six workshops will be offered once a month through South Gate but you can take additional classes directly through Glass Passion to work on other stained glass projects.

Glass Passion Studio, 478 Henry St. (near South Gate) Day Date Time Wed Sep 18 1:00–4:00 pm Wed Oct 16 1:00–4:00 pm Wed Nov 13 1:00–4:00 pm Wed Dec 11 1:00–4:00 pm Wed Jan 15 1:00–4:00 pm Wed Feb 12 1:00–4:00 pm Cost: Member: $35.00 + HST per Workshop

Non-Member $40.00 + HST per Workshop (Price Includes Instruction for 3 hours and all materials)

Pen & Ink

Autumn Wreath Making

Figure Drawing

We will make use of a clothed live model and explore how to draw people. Lessons will progress from 3–4 minute sketches to longer 20 minute poses. Instruction will be provided. Materials: a sketch book, a set of pencils from HB to 8B, or whatever you have to sketch with. Material will be explained further in class, as needed.

We will draw with pen and ink and apply coloured pencils or markers or whatever the student wishes to use to complement their picture. Materials: pens, nibs, ink, marker (etc.), a sketch book, plastic table covers to protect the table. Instructions on how to do this will be provided.

Winter Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Wed Jan 8–29 1:00–3:30 pm Duration: 4 weeks Cost: Members: $32.00 + HST

Non-Members: $40.00 + HST

Greeting Card Making Class with Kathryn Corbett

Have you always wanted to learn to make your own greeting, birthday or get well cards? This two week program will teach you how to make three different cards each week Fall Session South Gate Café Day Date Time Thu Sep 26 & Oct 4 1:00–3:00 pm Duration: 2 days Cost: Members $35.00 + HST

Non-Members $40.00 + HST

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Create and make your own autumn wreath for your door or to hang it in your home over the autumn season.

All materials provided.

Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Wed Oct 9 1:00–3:30 pm Duration: 1 Day Cost: Members $25.00 + HST

Non-Members $30.00 + HST

Christmas Wreath Making

Create and make your own Christmas wreath for the holiday season. All materials provided.

Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Wed Dec 4 1:00–3:30 pm Duration: 1 Day Cost: Members $25.00 + HST

Non-Members $30.00 + HST

Christmas Floral Centerpiece

Create and make your own Christmas Floral Centerpiece for the upcoming holiday season. All materials provided.

Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Wed Dec 18 1:00–3:30 pm Duration: 1 Day Cost: Members $25.00 + HST

Non-Members $30.00 + HST

Fall/Winter 2019–2020

If you want to learn new facts, new ideas and new ways of looking at historical events, concepts and personalities then this education program is for you.

Session Kinsmen Room Day Date Time Tue Sep 24–Dec 17* 1:00–3:00 pm Duration: 11 weeks Cost: Members $33.00 + HST

Non-Members $49.50 + HST * Cancelled: Oct 15 and Nov 12.

Cards Euchre – Progressive Day Time Mon 7:00–10:00 pm Thu 1:00–4:00 pm Cribbage Day Time Mon 1:00–3:30 pm Bridge Day Time Tue & Thu 1:00–3:30 pm Klaverjas Day Time Tue 6:30–9:30 pm Pepper Day Time Tue & Wed 1:00–4:00 pm

Location Hall Hall Location Small Hall Location Reeves Room Location Kinsmen Room Location Hall

Crafting

Woodshop

Available to All Inclusive Members South Gate Centre has a fully equipped Woodshop that is perfect for the experienced or beginner woodworking enthusiast. Drop into South Gate for a tour of the Woodshop and see some of the projects that are members have created. Mandatory woodshop orientations are required.

Day Time Location Mon–Fri 8:30 am–12:00 pm Woodshop

Toning Tables & T-Zone Machine

Available to All Inclusive Members Six toning machines and a T-Zone Machine help you perform a variety of exercises without stressing your joints. Increase your flexibility, mobility and improves coordination and core stability. Mandatory orientations are required.

Day Time Location Mon–Fri Hours of Operation Toning Table Room

Badminton & Pickleball

Members of South Gate can play badminton and/or pickleball one time per week free at the Woodstock Badminton Club located at 310 Hunter Street in Woodstock. Court fees for additional play is at a cost of $9.00 + HST for South Gate Members. Check the Woodstock Badminton Club website to see days & times.

DROP IN PROGRAMS

SOUTH GATE CENTRE

Education Class

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Open Craft Session Day Time Location Wed 1:00–3:00 pm Reeves Room Knitting Group Day Time Location Mon 9:30–11:30 am Board Room Bunka Day Time Location Tue 10:00 am–12:00 noon Reeves Room Beginner Crochet/Knitting Day Time Location Fridays 1:00–3:00 pm Reeves Room

Music South Gate Musicares Day Time Mon 1:00–3:00 pm Olde Thyme Music Jam Session Day Time Wed 12:00–12:50 pm

Location Reeves Room Location Reeves Room

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Leisure Beginner Billiards Day Time Thu 9:00 am–12:00 pm Billiards Day Time M, W, F 9:00 am–12:00 pm Bingo Day Time Fri 1:00–4:00 pm Bowling Day Time Thu 1:30–3:30 pm Carpet Bowling Day Time Mon 1:00–3:00 pm Darts Day Time Thu 7:00–9:00 pm Shuffleboard Day Time Tue & Thu 8:30–10:30 am

Location Reeves Room Location Reeves Room Location Kinsmen Room Location C & D Lanes Location Hall Location Kinsmen Room Location Hall

Fitness Intensity Levels – Light * / Medium ** / High *** COME DANCING Ballroom & Latin Line Dancing ** Day Time Location Tue 6:30–7:00 pm Hall Ballroom, Latin & Social Dancing ** Day Time Location Tue 7:00–9:00 pm Hall

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Line Dancing ** Day Time Location Wed 8:30–10:00 am Kinsmen Room Learn to Line Dance ** Day Time Location Wed 10:10–11:30 am Kinsmen Room Fun Fit (Functional Fitness) * Day Time Location Tue 10:15–11:30 am Kinsmen Room Wed 11:15 am–12:30 pm Hall Fri 11:00 am–12:15 pm Kinsmen Room Regular Fitness ** Day Time Location M, W, F 7:45–8:45 am Hall M, W, F 9:00–10:00 am Hall Just Weights ** Day Time Location Mon* 10:15–11:00 am Hall * 2nd & 4th Mondays Stability Ball *** Day Time Location Mon* 10:15–11:00 am Hall * 1st, 3rd, 5th Mondays Strictly Cardio *** Day Time Location Mon 11:15 am–12:00 pm Hall Wed 10:15–11:00 am SM Hall Total Body Workout*** Day Time Location Tue & Thu 11:10 am–12:10 pm Hall Tai Chi – Open Practice (No Instructor) * Day Time Location Tue 2:00–3:00 pm Hall Fri 10:30–11:30 am Hall Stretch Your Body * Day Time Location Thu 8:55–9:40 am Kinsmen Room Why Weight? To Be A Super Senior ** Day Time Location Tue & Thu 8:00–8:45 am Kinsmen Room Let’s “Talk Turkey” – Discussion on Nutrition and Healthy Living Day Time Location Fri* 10:00–10:45 am Board Room * 1st, 3rd, 5th Fridays Trail Walkers & Hiking Please check our website at www.southgatectr.ca to find out more about our weekly Trail Walking Group and our Hiking Group.

Fall/Winter 2019–2020

Upcoming Trips Aug 24

Winona Peach Festival, $55

Sep 17

Niagara Casino, $15

Oct 8 Cider & Ice – Studio Freezer & Bad Apple Brewing Company, $95 Nov 5 Toyota & Gleaners – Tour of Christian Gleaners & Toyota Plant. Lunch at the Mandarin and much more, $80 Nov 26–27 Niagara Falls, Casino, Oh Canada Eh Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner Show, Chocolate FX, Poinsettia Greenhouse & Christmas Lights, $225 pp Double Occ & $285 pp Single

SPECIAL EVENTS AT SOUTH GATE CENTRE September 2019 to March 2020

South Gate Centre offers a wide variety of special events throughout the year for Members and NonMembers to enjoy.

Aug 11

Streetfest Cruise, Downtown Woodstock

Aug 22

Peachfest Euchre Tournament

Dec 4 CATS, Princess of Wales Theatre with lunch at Tuckers Market Place, Price $199

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SOUTH GATE DAY TRIPS

All Trips Leave From South Gate Centre Call South Gate at 519-539-9817 for further Bus Trip Information.

Aug 22 Cruise Night in Southside Park, Local Roots Concession Sep 14 Annual Bob McFarland Charity Memorial Golf Classic, Woodstock Meadows Sep 20

Welcome Back Dinner & Dance

Sep 25

Autumn Pepper Tournament

Oct 4

Thanksgiving Lunch

Oct 17

Octoberfest Euchre Tournament

Nov 2

Oxford Creative Connections Art Show

Nov 4

20th Anniversary Open House & Tours

Nov 8

Country Dinner & Dance

Nov 12

12 Days of Christmas Lottery Launch

Nov 16

Christmas Bazaar & Penny Sale

Dec 6

Christmas Dinner & Dance

Dec 20

Christmas Lunch

Dec 31

New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance

Jan 22

Mid Winter Pepper Tournament

Feb 2

Chilly Charlie Prediction & Breakfast

Feb 14

Valentine’s Lunch

Feb 21

Valentine’s Dinner & Dance

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Local Roots Café

Our Café is open to the public Monday to Friday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.

Come try out our delicious meals Lunch (Mondays) Large Soup & Roll..................... $4.00 Lunch (Tuesday – Friday)..................................... $7.00 (Unless otherwise listed) Check out our Frozen Food Selection Frozen Meal ...................................................... $5.00 Soup................................................................. $2.00 To see our monthly Local Roots Café lunch menu, check out our website, www.southgatectr.ca.

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A Q U AT I C S

Southside Aquatic Centre Fall/Winter: September 3, 2019–March 31, 2020 Facility

Building Hours

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

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. 44.

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Fall/Winter Hours: Sep 17–Mar 31 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 • Pool Closure – Sep 2–15, 2019 • Thanksgiving Day – Oct 14, 2019 • Christmas Day – Dec 25, 2019 • Boxing Day – Dec 26, 2019 • New Year’s Day – Jan 1, 2020

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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 27 Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 24 Mar 6

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

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Holiday Public Swim

A portion of the shallow area is available for Additional Public Swims will be added over adults with young children to enjoy a quiet the December Holiday (Dec 21–Jan 3) and swim. Pool is shared with other programming. March Break (Mar 16–22) Admission standards and parent to child Day Time ratios apply.

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

Mon–Fri Mon–Thu Sat & Sun

1:15–3:00 pm 6:30–8:00 pm 10:00–11:50 am

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*

Deep Water Aqua-fit

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 Mon & Wed

10:10–10:50 am* 8:10–8:55 pm

AQUATICS

Adult & Child Swim

Water Walking

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 $87 $75

$182.50 $320 $275

FITNESS MEMBERSHIP (Aqua-fit & Water Walking)

$45

$112

$410

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

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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.

Changeroom Policies The family changeroom is available for all persons to use. Children 7 years and older are required to use the changeroom designated for their gender. All changerooms have lockers for your personal items. Do not leave anything on the benches or in the change stalls.

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

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 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, swim diapers 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 519-539-2382 ext. 2701.

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 • All children 6–9 years who have met the swim admission test must have a Parent/Guardian in the pool area

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12+

Ages 5 & Under

12+

Ages 6–9

Ages 6–9 Swim Test

Program length

30 minutes (Parent & Tot to Swimmer 2) 45 minutes (Swimmer 3–Swimmer 6) 60 minutes (Swimmer 7–Swimmer 9) Privates (30 mins) Semi-privates (30 mins) What to Expect from Swimming Lessons 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 We have, during all lessons times, 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 time.

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 would most benefit from their involvement.

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.

9 sessions

8 sessions

$62.55 $64.89 $67.14 $207.90 $151.20

$55.60 $57.68 $59.68 $184.80 $134.40

AQUATICS

Swimming Lessons

First Lesson

We Cancelled It

In our effort to ensure that your child receives the best possible instruction, we ask that you bring your child’s most recent report card with him/her to the first lesson. This will help your swim instructor tailor their classes to effectively meet the needs of each child.

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 enrolment will be either cancelled or combined with another level approximately 10 days prior to start date.

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.

Progress Evaluation 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.

Registration and Transfers Registration will be permitted as long as space is 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.

Waiting Lists 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.

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Concerns or Questions?

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.

Inclement Weather 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.

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How to Register You can register online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/onlineregistration, by calling Southside Aquatic Centre, 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.

Swim for Life Program 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.

SWIM LESSON DESCRIPTIONS

guidance and answers to your questions.

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

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

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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

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preschoolers will have fun learning to get in 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 5m, interval training and get a giggle out of whip kick.

Class Length: 30 mins

Fall/Winter 2019–2020

These intermediate swimmers will swim 5m 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 25m and 4 × 25m front or back crawl interval training.

Class Length: 45 mins

SWIMMER 5 These swimmers will master shallow dives, cannonball entries, eggbeater kicks, and inwater backward somersaults. They will refine their front and back crawl over 50m swims of The Lifesaving Society’s 6-level Swimmer each, and breaststroke over 25m. Then they program makes sure your children learn will pick up the pace in 25m sprints and how to swim before they get in too deep. two interval training bouts: 4 × 50m front or Swimmer progressions accommodate children 5 years and older including absolute back crawl; and 4 × 15m breaststroke.

Class Length: 45 mins beginners as well as swimmers who want to build on the basics. We stress lots of SWIMMER 6 in-water practice to develop solid swimming strokes and skills. We incorporate Lifesaving These advanced swimmers will rise to the challenge of sophisticated aquatic skills Society Water Smart® education in all including stride entries, compact jumps and Swimmer levels. lifesaving kicks like eggbeater or scissor SWIMMER 1 kick. They will develop strength and power in head-up breaststroke sprints over 25m. They These beginners will become comfortable will easily swim lengths of front crawl, back jumping into water with and without a crawl, and breaststroke, and they will be lifejacket. They will learn to open their eyes, proud to complete the 300m workout. exhale and hold their breath underwater.

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

SWIM PATROL Class Length: 30 mins The Lifesaving Society’s 3-level Canadian SWIMMER 2 Swim Patrol program (Swimmer 7, 8, 9) provides enriched training for those who These advanced beginners will jump into want to develop swim strokes and skills. deeper water, and learn to be comfortable Swim Patrol develops swimming strength and falling sideways into the water wearing efficiency with emphasis on Water Smart® a lifejacket. They will be able to support behaviour. Skill drills enhance capability in themselves at the surface without an aid, the water, good physical conditioning and learn whip kick, swim 10m on their front lifesaving judgment. and back, and be introduced to flutter kick interval training (4 × 5m).

Class Length: 30 mins

SCHOOL AGE – SWIMMER PROGRAM

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

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

Class Length: 45 mins

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

Class Length: 60 mins

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SWIMMER 4

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 600m workouts, 300m timed swims and a 25m 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 with partners.

Candidates learn CPR and develop the lifesaving skills. Also includes a timed swim of 400m.

Participation: 8 years and older Prerequisite: None (Swim Patrol experience recommended) Cost: $87.95

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Southside Aquatic Centre Fall 1: Sep 16–Nov 17. NO CLASSES Oct 7, Oct 31.

Fall 2: Nov 18–Feb 2. NO CLASSES Dec 21–Jan 3.

Winter: Feb 3–Apr 9. NO CLASSES Feb 17, Mar 16–22.

Want to know more about each program level? Program info can be found on pages 42–43.

PARENT AND TOT 1 Day Mon Tue Tue Wed Wed Thu Thu Sat Sun

Time 6:20pm 10:15am 5:00pm 10:15am 6:20pm 10:15am 5:00pm 9:00am 10:00am

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Fall 1 7630 7631 7632 7633 7634 7635 7636 7637 7649

Barcode Fall 2 7651 7652 7668 7653 7654 7655 7657 7658 7659

Winter 7671 7672 7676 7673 7674 7675 7677 7678 7679

Barcode Fall 2 7651 7652 7660 7653 7654 7655 7661 7662 7663

Winter 7671 7672 7680 7673 7674 7675 7681 7682 7683

Barcode Fall 2 7651 7652 7664 7653 7654 7655 7665 7666 7667

Winter 7671 7672 7684 7673 7674 7675 7685 7686 7687

PARENT AND TOT 2 Day Mon Tue Tue Wed Wed Thu Thu Sat Sun

Time 6:20pm 10:15am 4:30pm 10:15am 6:20pm 10:15am 4:30pm 10:00am 11:00am

Fall 1 7630 7631 7639 7633 7634 7635 7640 7641 7642

PARENT AND TOT 3 Day Mon Tue Tue Wed Wed Thu Thu Sat Sun

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Time 6:20pm 10:15am 6:00pm 10:15am 6:20pm 10:15am 6:00pm 11:00am 9:00am

Fall 1 7630 7631 7643 7633 7634 7635 7647 7648 7650

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Day Mon Mon Mon Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Wed Wed Wed Wed Thu Thu Thu Thu Thu Thu Thu Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun

Time 6:20pm 6:50pm 7:20pm 11:05am 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 11:05am 6:20pm 6:50pm 7:20pm 11:05am 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:30am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:30am

Fall 1 7001 7002 7003 7004 7005 7006 7007 7008 7009 7010 7011 7012 7013 7014 7015 7016 7017 7018 7019 7021 7020 7022 7023 7024 7025 7026 7027 7028 7029 7030 7031

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Barcode Fall 2 7688 7689 7690 7691 7692 7693 7694 7695 7696 7697 7698 7699 7700 7701 7702 7703 7704 7705 7706 7707 7708 7709 7710 7711 7712 7713 7714 7715 7716 7717 7718

Winter 7094 7095 7096 7100 7103 7106 7110 7112 7115 7118 7120 7121 7122 7123 7126 7128 7131 7132 7135 7137 7140 7142 7145 7147 7149 7152 7153 7154 7157 7159 7160

Day Mon Mon Mon Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Wed Wed Wed Wed Thu Thu Thu Thu Thu Thu Thu Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun

Time 6:20pm 6:50pm 7:20pm 11:05am 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 11:05am 6:20pm 6:50pm 7:20pm 11:05am 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am

Fall 1 7032 7033 7034 7035 7036 7037 7038 7039 7040 7041 7042 7043 7044 7045 7046 7047 7048 7049 7050 7051 7052 7053 7054 7055 7056 7057 7058 7059 7060 7061 7062 7063 7064

Barcode Fall 2 7719 7720 7721 7722 7723 8002 7724 7725 7726 7727 7728 7733 7734 7729 7730 7731 7732 7735 7736 7737 7738 7739 7740 7741 7742 7743 8003 7744 7745 7746 7747 7748 7749

Winter 7161 7162 7163 7164 7165 7166 7167 7168 7169 7170 7171 7172 7173 7174 7175 7176 7177 7178 7179 7180 7181 7182 7183 7184 7185 7186 7187 7188 7189 7190 7191 7192 7193

Fall 1 7075 7076 7077 7078 7079 7080 7081 7082 7083 7084

Barcode Fall 2 7750 7751 7752 7753 7754 7755 7756 7757 7758 7759

Winter 7194 7195 7196 7197 7198 7200 7210 7212 7215 7220

PRESCHOOL C Day Mon Mon Mon Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Wed

Time 6:20pm 6:50pm 7:20pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:20pm

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Day Wed Wed Thu Thu Thu Thu Thu Thu Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun

Time 6:50pm 7:20pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am

Fall 1 7085 7086 7087 7088 7089 7090 7091 7092 7097 7098 7099 7101 7102 7468 7104 7105 7107 7108 7109 7111

Barcode Fall 2 7760 7761 7762 7763 7764 7765 7775 7776 7777 7778 7779 7780 7781 7782 7783 7785 7784 7786 7794 7796

Winter 7222 7223 7226 7228 7230 7232 7235 7237 7241 7242 7244 7245 7246 7247 7249 7251 7253 7255 7257 7258

Fall 1 7199 7201 7202 7203 7204 7205 7206 7207 7208 7209 7211 7213 7214 7216 7217 7218 7219 7221 7224 7225 7227 7229 7231 7233 7234

Barcode Fall 2 7798 7801 7802 7803 7804 7806 7808 7809 7810 7811 7812 7813 7814 7815 7817 7821 7822 7824 7826 7828 7830 7834 7836 7838 7839

Winter 7259 7260 7261 7262 7263 7264 7266 7271 7272 7274 7275 7276 7277 7278 7279 7280 7281 7282 7283 7284 7285 7286 7287 7288 7289

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PRESCHOOL B

PRESCHOOL D Day Mon Mon Mon Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Wed Wed Wed Thu Thu Thu Thu Thu Thu Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sun

Time 6:20pm 6:50pm 7:20pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:20pm 6:50pm 7:20pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 9:00am

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Day Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun

Fall 1 7236 7238 7239 7240 7243

Barcode Fall 2 7840 7844 7845 7842 7843

Fall 1 7331 7332 7333 7334 7335 7336 7337 7338 7339 7340 7341 7342 7343 7344 7345 7346 7362 7348 7349 7350 7363 7352 7353 7354 7355 7356 7357 7358 7364 7360

Barcode Fall 2 7853 7854 7855 7856 7857 7858 7859 7860 7861 7862 7863 7864 7865 7866 7867 7868 7869 7870 7871 7872 7873 7874 7875 7876 7877 7878 7879 7880 7881 7882

Winter 7290 7291 7292 7293 7294

PRESCHOOL E Day Mon Mon Mon Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Wed Wed Wed Thu Thu Thu Thu Thu Thu Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun

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Time 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am

Time 6:20pm 6:50pm 7:20pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:20pm 6:50pm 7:20pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am

Winter 7391 7395 7397 7400 7401 7402 7403 7404 7405 7407 7409 7410 7414 7415 7416 7417 7418 7420 7421 7422 7423 7424 7425 7426 7427 7428 7429 7430 7431 7432

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SWIMMER 1 Day Mon Mon Mon Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Wed Wed Wed Thu Thu Thu Thu Thu Sat Sat Sat Sun Sun Sun

Time 6:20pm 6:50pm 7:20pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:20pm 6:50pm 7:20pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 9:00am 10:00am 11:00am 9:00am 10:00am 11:00am

Fall 1 7248 7250 7252 7254 7256 7265 7267 7268 7269 7270 7273 7295 7296 7297 7298 7299 7300 7301 7302 7303 7304 7305

Barcode Fall 2 7883 7884 7885 7886 7887 7888 7889 7890 7891 7892 7893 7894 7895 7896 7897 7898 7899 7900 7901 7902 7903 7904

Winter 7433 7434 7435 7437 7441 7458 7465 7466 7469 7470 7471 7472 7473 7474 7475 7476 7477 7478 7479 7480 7481 7482

Fall 1 7365 7366 7367 7368 7369 7370 7378 7379 7380 7383 7384 7385 7387 7388 7390 7393 7394 7396

Barcode Fall 2 7905 7906 7907 7908 7909 7910 7911 7912 7913 7914 7915 7916 7917 7918 7919 7920 7922 7921

Winter 7504 7505 7506 7507 7508 7509 7510 7511 7512 7514 7515 7516 7517 7518 7519 7520 7521 7522

SWIMMER 2 Day Mon Mon Tue Tue Tue Tue Wed Wed Thu Thu Thu Thu Sat Sat Sat Sun Sun Sun

Time 6:50pm 7:20pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 6:50pm 7:20pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 9:30am 10:30am 11:30am 9:30am 10:30am 11:30am

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Day Mon Mon Tue Tue Tue Wed Wed Thu Thu Thu Sat Sat Sat Sun Sun Sun

Time 6:20pm 7:05pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:15pm 6:20pm 7:05pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:15pm 9:00am 10:15am 11:15am 9:00am 10:15am 11:15am

Fall 1 7398 7399 7406 7408 7411 7464 7413 7419 7438 7439 7440 7442 7443 7444 7445 7446

Barcode Fall 2 7923 7924 7925 7926 7927 7928 7929 7930 7931 7932 7933 7934 7935 7936 7937 7938

Winter 7523 7524 7525 7526 7527 7528 7529 7530 7531 7532 7533 7534 7535 7539 7537 7538

Fall 1 7412 7448 7449 7450 7451 7452 7453 7454 7455 7456 7457 7459 7460 7461 7462 7463

Barcode Fall 2 7939 7940 7941 7942 7946 7947 7948 7955 7958 7691 7963 7965 7967 7969 7974 7977

Winter 7540 7541 7542 7543 7544 7545 7546 7547 7548 7549 7550 7551 7552 7553 7554 7555

Fall 1 7315 7330 7318 7319 7320 7317

Barcode Fall 2 7980 7983 7985 7987 7988 7989

Winter 7602 7603 7604 7605 7606 7607

SWIMMER 4 Day Mon Mon Tue Tue Tue Wed Wed Thu Thu Thu Sat Sat Sat Sun Sun Sun

Time 6:20pm 7:05pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:15pm 6:20pm 7:05pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:15pm 9:00am 10:15am 11:15am 9:00am 10:15am 11:15am

SWIMMER 5 Day Mon Mon Tue Tue Tue Wed

Time 6:20pm 7:05pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:15pm 6:20pm

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Day Wed Thu Thu Thu Sat Sat Sat Sun Sun Sun

Time 7:05pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:15pm 9:00am 10:15am 11:15am 9:00am 10:15am 11:15am

Fall 1 7316 7321 7322 7323 7324 7325 7326 7327 7328 7329

Barcode Fall 2 7986 7984 7982 7981 7979 7978 7976 7975 7973 7972

Winter 7608 7766 7767 7768 7769 7816 7770 7771 7772 7773

Fall 1 7074 7148 7150 7151 7155 7156 7158 7306 7307 7308 7309 7310 7311 7312 7313 7314

Barcode Fall 2 7846 7847 7848 7849 7850 7851 7852 7943 7944 7945 7962 7964 7966 7968 7970 7971

Winter 7774 7787 7788 7789 7790 7791 8004 7792 7793 8005 7795 7797 7799 7800 7805 7807

AQUATICS

SWIMMER 3

SWIMMER 6 Day Mon Mon Tue Tue Tue Wed Wed Thu Thu Thu Sat Sat Sat Sun Sun Sun

Time 6:20pm 7:05pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:15pm 6:20pm 7:05pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:15pm 9:00am 10:15am 11:15am 9:00am 10:15am 11:15am

SWIM PATROL - SWIMMER 7/8/9 Day Mon Tue Wed Thu Sat Sun

Time 7:05pm 5:00pm 6:05pm 4:00pm 10:00am 11:00am

Fall 1 7065 7066 7067 7068 7069 7070

Barcode Fall 2 7829 7831 7835 7833 7837 7841

Winter 7556 7818 7819 7558 7559 7560

Fall 1 7071 7072 7073

Barcode Fall 2 7820 7827 7825

Winter 7561 7562 7563

BRONZE STAR Day Thu Sat Sun

Time 5:00pm 9:00am 6:00pm

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PRIVATES Day Mon Mon Mon Mon Tue Tue Wed Wed Wed Wed Thu Sat Sat Sat Sat Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun Sun

Time 6:05pm 6:35pm 7:05pm 7:35pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 6:05pm 6:35pm 7:05pm 7:35pm 5:30pm 9:00am 9:30am 11:00am 11:30am 9:00am 9:00am 9:30am 9:30am 10:00am 10:00am 10:30am 10:30am

Fall 1 7113 7114 7116 7117 7119 7124 7125 7127 7129 7130 7133 7134 7136 7138 7139 7141 7990 7143 7991 7144 7992 7146 7993

Barcode Fall 2 7483 7484 7485 7490 7491 7492 7494 7501 7502 7503 7584 7586 7587 7588 7589 7590 7994 7591 7995 7592 7996 7593 7997

Winter 7486 7487 7488 7489 7495 7496 7497 7498 7499 7500 7585 7594 7595 7596 7597 7598 7998 7599 7999 7600 8000 7601 8001

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.

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 doing so in a group environment.

Prerequisite: Must be able to swim 100m front crawl without stopping

JUNIOR GROUP 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

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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 Group.

9 Sessions: $63.00 8 Sessions: $56.00 Day

Time

Fall 1

Fall 2

Winter

Tue Thu Sun

6:00pm 6:00pm 4:00pm

7565 7566 7567

7568 7569 7570

7571 7572 7573

INTRO TO SWIM SYNCHRO An introductory program to Swim Synchro for children aged 6 years and up. Swimmers will begin strengthening swimming abilities, developing synchro skills and music appreciation 9 Sessions: $63.00 8 Sessions: $56.00 Day

Time

Fall 1

Fall 2

Winter

Sat

10:30am

7574

7575

7576

SWIM SYNCHRO This creative, routine-based synchro orientation program is designed to develop basic synchro skills while increasing existing swimming skills. The program is designed so that there is success at every level! Recreational synchronized swimming teaches skill development, provides an opportunity for interpersonal relations in both individual and group components, physically and creatively challenges both participant and instructor and, in its simplest form, provides a FUN and exciting aquatic activity!

9 Sessions: $67.50 8 Sessions: $60.00 Day

Time

Fall 1

Fall 2

Winter

Mon Sat

6:05pm 11:15am

7577 7578

7579 7581

7582 7583

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ADULT 3

Water polo is physical and demanding but if you love the water, it is a whole lot of fun! Played in the deep end of a pool, water polo is a bit like basketball, but you score on a soccer style goal which is defended by a keeper, rather than shooting on a basket.

Day

Time

Fall 1

Fall 2

Winter

Sun

4:05pm

7620

7621

7622

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.

9 Sessions: $73.35 8 Sessions: $65.20 Day

Time

Fall 1

Fall 2

Winter

Wed Sat

8:15pm 12:15pm

6822 6823

6824 6825

6826 6827

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TRY-IT: WATER POLO

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 3 times 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.

9 Sessions: $96.00

TEEN SWIM LESSONS If you are between 12–18 years of age and looking to take swimming lessons, the Teen program is for you! Whether you have difficulty putting your face in water, swimming in deep water, or are simply looking for stroke correction, our Teen Swim Lessons will give you the confidence to enjoy being in and around the water.

9 Sessions: $73.35 8 Sessions: $65.20 Day

Time

Fall 1

Fall 2

Winter

Wed Sun

8:15pm 12:15pm

7623 7624

7625 7626

7627 7628

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 4 × 12m interval training set.

ADULT 2 Kick it up a notch while you work on two interval training workouts of 4 × 25m 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.

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Day

Time

Fall 1

Fall 2

Winter

Tue Thu Sat

6:30pm 6:30pm 7:30am

6856

6857

6858

BABY AND ME AQUATIC FITNESS Babies help you work out while they get their first orientation to the water. Strong focus on tightening abdominals after childbirth.

You and your child will participate in a music and Movement filled class. This class is geared to improving the parent’s fitness level and the child’s comfortability in the water. Bond with your baby and get fit with the benefits of the water.

Fee: $43.50 Day

Date

Time

Classes

Code

Tue Thu Tue Thu Tue Thu Tue Thu

Sep 17 Sep 19 Oct 29 Oct 31 Jan 7 Jan 9 Feb 18 Feb 20

10:10am 10:10am 10:10am 10:10am 10:10am 10:10am 10:10am 10:10am

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

6814 6815 6816 6817 6818 6819 6820 6821

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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 Materials Needed: Canadian Lifesaving Manual

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 Materials Needed: Canadian Lifesaving Manual, $44.48

BABY BUBBLERS: STORIES AND SONGS Join us in the pool for this 30 min storytime for babies with stories, songs and lots of splashing! No registration required.

Day

Dates

Time

Fee

Wed Wed Wed

Sep 18–Oct 30 Jan 8–Feb 26 May 6–Jun 24

10:15am 10:15am 10:15am

$6.00 Drop In $6.00 Drop In $6.00 Drop In

Leadership

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

BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR

BECOME A LIFESAVER 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 400m.

Participation: 8 years and older Prerequisite: None (Swim Patrol experience recommended) Cost: $87.95

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 Materials Needed: Canadian Lifesaving Manual, $44.48

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LIFESAVING SOCIETY ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS 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 Materials Needed: Workbook provided

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 Materials Needed: Swim and Lifesaving Instructor pack, $82.02

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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 Materials Needed: Swim and Lifesaving Instructor pack, $82.02

BECOME A LIFEGUARD

ADVANCED AQUATIC LEADERSHIP EXAMINER COURSE 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 instructorevaluated content.

Cost: $54.00* Materials Needed: Workbook provided

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LIFESAVING SOCIETY LIFESAVING INSTRUCTORS

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* Materials Needed: Ontario Guide to Public Pools (purchase from the Lifesaving Society)

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 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* Materials Needed: Alert Manual, $44.48

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*

*ADD $5 for Nonresidents

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Aquatic Leadership Course Dates Course

Bronze Star Bronze Star Bronze Star Bronze Star Bronze Star Bronze Star Bronze Star Bronze Star Bronze Star 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 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 Cross and Standard First Aid Bronze Combo Course Assistant Instructor Assistant Instructor Assistant Instructor Assistant Instructor Swim Instructor

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Day

Dates

Time

Code

Fee

Thu Sat Sun Thu Sat Sun Thu Sat Sun

Sep 19–Nov 14 Sep 21–Nov 16 Sep 22–Nov 17 Nov 21–Jan 30 Nov 23–Feb 1 Nov 24–Feb 2 Feb 6–Apr 16 Feb 8–Apr 18 Feb 9–Apr 19

5:00–6:00pm 9:00–10:00am 6:00–7:00pm 5:00–6:00pm 9:00–10:00am 6:00–7:00pm 5:00–6:00pm 9:00–10:00am 6:00–7:00pm

7071 7072 7073 7820 7827 7825 7561 7562 7563

Wed

Sep 18–Oct 23

5:00–9:30pm

6846

Sun

Sep 22–Nov 10

4:30–7:30pm

6847

Sun

Nov 24–Jan 26

4:30–7:30pm

6848

Wed

Jan 8–Feb 12

5:00–9:30pm

6850

Sun

Feb 9–Apr 19

4:30–7:30pm

6849

$87.95 $87.95 $87.95 $87.95 $87.95 $87.95 $87.95 $87.95 $87.95 $107.25 Manual: $44.48 $107.25 Manual: $44.48 $107.25 Manual: $44.48 $107.25 Manual: $44.48 $107.25 Manual: $44.48

Sun

Sep 22–Nov 10

4:30–8:30pm

6851

$123.00

Wed

Oct 30–Dec 11

5:00–9:30pm

6852

$123.00

Sun

Nov 24–Jan 26

4:30–8:30pm

6853

$123.00

Sun

Feb 9–Apr 19

4:30–8:30pm

6854

$123.00

Wed

Feb 19–Apr 8

5:00–9:30pm

6855

$123.00

Mon–Fri

Mar 16–20

12:00–8:00pm

8006

$150.36 Manual: $44.48

Fri Sat Sun Fri Sat Sun Fri Sat Sun Mon–Thu Fri Sat, Sun

Sept 27 Sept 28 Sept 29 Jan 17 Jan 18 Jan 19 April 3 April 4 April 5 Jul 20–23 Oct 4 Oct 5, Oct 6

4:00–9:00pm 12:00–8:00pm 9:00am–4:00pm 4:00–9:00pm 12:00–8:00pm 9:00am–4:00pm 4:00–9:00pm 12:00–8:00pm 9:00am–4:00pm 9:30am–3:00pm 5:00–10:00pm 10:00am–7:00pm

6784

$140.85

6785

$140.85

6786

$140.85

6787

$140.85 $125.10 Manual: $82.02

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Fall/Winter 2019–2020

Swim Instructor Swim Instructor Lifesaving Instructor Lifesaving Instructor Lifesaving Instructor Swim Instructor and Lifesaving Instructors National Lifeguard and Airway Management National Lifeguard and Airway Management National Lifeguard and Airway Management National Lifeguard and Airway Management National Lifeguard Recertification National Lifeguard Recertification National Lifeguard Recertification National Lifeguard Recertification National Lifeguard Recertification Examiners Clinic Examiners Clinic First Aid Instructors Course National Lifeguard Instructor Course Aquatic Supervisor Training Aquatic Supervisor Training Pool Operator Level 1 Lifesaving Society Trainer

Day

Dates

Time

Fri Sat, Sun Fri Sat, Sun Fri Sat, Sun Fri Sat, Sun Fri Sat, Sun

Jan 31 Feb 1, 2 May 8 May 9, 10 Oct 18 Oct 19, 20 Feb 7 Feb 8, 9 May 22 May 23, 24

5:00–10:00pm 10:00am–7:00pm 5:00–10:00pm 10:00am–7:00pm 5:00–10:00pm 10:00am–7:00pm 5:00–10:00pm 10:00am–7:00pm 5:00–10:00pm 10:00am–7:00pm

Mon–Fri

Aug 24–28

9:00am–6:00pm

Fri Sat Sun Fri Sat Sun Fri Sat Sun

Nov 8, Nov 22 Nov 9, Nov 23 Nov 10, Nov 24 Feb 21, 28 Feb 22, 29 Feb 23, Mar 1 April 17, 24 April 18, 25 April 19, 26

5:00–10:00pm 10:00am–7:00pm 10:00am–7:00pm 5:00–10:00pm 10:00am–7:00pm 10:00am–7:00pm 5:00–10:00pm 10:00am–7:00pm 10:00am–7:00pm

Mon–Fri

Aug 31–Sep 4

9:00am–7:00pm

6799

Sun Sun Sun Sun Sat Sat Sun Fri Sat, Sun

Sept 22 Nov 24 Mar 1 April 26 Jun 20 Nov 16 Mar 29 May 1 May 2, 3

3:00–9:00pm 3:00–9:00pm 3:00–9:00pm 3:00–9:00pm 3:00–9:00pm 12:00–6:00pm 12:00–6:00pm 5:00–10:00pm 12:00–9:00pm

6800 6801 6802 6808 6803 6805 6811

$226.66 Manual: $44.48 $69.75 $69.75 $69.75 $69.75 $69.75 $54.00 $54.00

6809

$133.40

Sat, Sun

Jun 6, 7

10:00am–7:00pm

8007

$130.00

Nov 1 Nov 2 Jan 10 Jan 11 Mar 28 Jan 25, 26

4:00–8:00pm 12:00–8:00pm 5:00–9:00pm 12:00–8:00pm 12:00–8:30pm 10:00am–7:00pm

6804

$70.00

6806

$70.00

6810 6807

$85.00 $156.00

Fri–Sat Fri Sat Sat Sat, Sun

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6789 6790 6792 6793 6794 6795

Fee

$125.10 Manual: $82.02 $125.10 Manual: $82.02 $125.10 Manual: $82.02 $125.10 Manual: $82.02 $125.10 Manual: $82.02 $250.17 Manual: $82.02

6796

$226.66 Manual: $44.48

6797

$226.66 Manual: $44.48

6798

$226.66 Manual: $44.48

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The City of Woodstock is very pleased to offer

FREE Skating

for the 2019–2020 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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Ice Rental Rates

Prime Ice $193.00 /hour* Non-Prime Ice $146.00 /hour* Casual Ice $65.00 /hour* * subject to change. NEW! All bookings must be paid in full at the time of booking. We accept all major credit cards. Online bookings coming soon!

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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, and only for the Green Rink.

• Booking cannot be made more than 24 hrs in advance.

• 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.

2019 – 2020 SKATING INFORMATION

Community Complex – Southwood Arena Skate

Monday

Adult Skate Sep 9–Apr 29

Tuesday

Parent & Tot Shinny Hockey Sep 9–Apr 28

4:00–4:50pm Green Pad (West Side) 4:00–4:50pm Green Pad (East Side)

Thursday

NEW TIME! 1:45–3:05pm Red Pad NEW TIME! 1:00–1:50pm Green Pad

1:45–2:35pm Red Pad

Parent & Tot Skate Sep 9–Apr 29

Wednesday

Friday

9:00–9:50am Green Pad

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. Please respect all skaters.

No skating dates – Oct 14, Dec 25, Jan 1, Feb 17, Apr 6, 13 Parent and Tot Skating – Maximum age of child participants is 6 years of age. Puck & sticks are NOT PERMITTED on ice. Parent and Tot gliders (skating aids) will be available.

No skating dates – Oct 14, Dec 25, Jan 1, 3, Feb 17, Apr 6, 13

Parent and Tot Shinny Hockey – Maximum age of child participants is 6 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 14, Dec 24, 31, Feb 17, Apr 6, 7, 13

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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Sunday’s, 1:15–2:05pm

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

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Complex – Green Pad

Date

Sponsor

Sep 11 Sep 18 Sep 25 Oct 2 Oct 9 Oct 16 Oct 23 Oct 30 Nov 6 Nov 13 Nov 20 Nov 27 Dec 4 Dec 11 Dec 18 Dec 25 Jan 1 Jan 8 Jan 15 Jan 22 Jan 29 Feb 5 Feb 12 Feb 19 Feb 26 Mar 4 Mar 11 Mar 18 Mar 25

Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund Castle Allen Lumber Woodstock Professional Firefighters Association CIMCO Refrigeration CUPE 1146 Woodstock Police Association Watters Graphics Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Kerry Mills, City of Woodstock Retiree Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Woodstock Minor Hockey Assoc.

Baird Machines Ltd. Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund City of Woodstock – Mayor’s Office City of Woodstock – Parks & Rec. NO SKATING NO SKATING Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry CUPE 1146 Beautiful Empowered You Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Complex Social Club Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund City of Woodstock – Parks & Rec. Woodstock Police Association Brickhouse Brewpub Castle Allen Lumber CUPE 1146 City of Woodstock – Parks & Rec.

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Date

Sponsor

Sep 15 Sep 22 Sep 29 Oct 6 Oct 13 Oct 20 Oct 27 Nov 3 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 Dec 1 Dec 8 Dec 15 Dec 22 Dec 29 Jan 5 Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan 26 Feb 2 Feb 9 Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 1 Mar 8 Mar 15 Mar 22 Mar 29

Steve Hart Excavating Woodstock Minor Hockey Association Brickhouse Brewpub Taplay Fire Protection Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund NO SKATING Silver Stick Committee NO SKATING Fanshawe College – Woodstock Campus Pepper Plumbing NO SKATING Cochetto Solutions Inc. NO SKATING Easy Way Cleaning Solutions Tim Hortons City of Woodstock – Parks & Rec. NO SKATING Fanshawe College – Woodstock Campus Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Upper Thames Brewing Company Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund Riley Manufacturing Oxford Plumbing Al McCulloch’s Lock Service Taplay Fire Protection Woodstock Professional Firefighters Association NO SKATING Brickhouse Brewpub NO SKATING

Free PA Day Skating Sponsored by Palleck Orthodontics Date

Time

Arena

Sep 27 Oct 25 Nov 15 Jan 24 Mar 6

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

Complex – Red Pad Complex – Red Pad Complex – Red Pad Complex – Red Pad Complex – Red Pad

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

Civic Centre Arena

Date

Sponsor

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 3 Mar 10 Mar 17 Mar 24 Mar 31

Cutchies Sports Tap and Eatery City of Woodstock – Parks & Rec. Castle Allen Lumber Woodstock Professional Firefighters Association Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund Riley Manufacturing CUPE 1146 Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Woodstock Police Association NO SKATING NO SKATING City of Woodstock – Parks & Rec. Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Woodstock Police Association Woodstock Professional Firefighters Association Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Castle Allen Lumber Woodstock Professional Firefighters Association City of Woodstock – Parks & Rec. CUPE 1146 Watters Graphics Kerry Mills, City of Woodstock Retiree

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Date

Sponsor

Oct 19 Oct 26 Nov 2 Nov 9 Nov 16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Dec 7 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Jan 4 Jan 11 Jan 18 Jan 25 Feb 1 Feb 8 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Mar 7 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28

Silver Stick Committee Brickhouse Brewpub Al McCulloch’s Lock Service Upper Thames Brewing Company Woodstock BIA/Santa Claus Parade Committee Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Woodstock Wildcats Girls Hockey Association Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund Brickhouse Brewpub Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund NO SKATING Woodstock Minor Hockey Association Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund Pepper Plumbing City of Woodstock – Parks & Rec. Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry Brickhouse Brewpub Woodstock Professional Firefighters Association Woodstock Police Association Woodstock Wildcats Girls Hockey Assoc.

Upper Thames Brewing Company Steve Hart Excavating NO SKATING

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Saturday’s, 1:00–1:50pm

U O Y K N A H R T U O L L A TO NSORS! SPO Fall/Winter 2019–2020

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Free Holiday Skating

Free New Year’s Eve Skating

Sponsored by Tim Hortons

Sponsored by City of Woodstock – Parks & Recreation Dept

Date

Time

Arena

Date

Time

Arena

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29 Dec 30 Jan 2

1:00–1:50pm 1:15–2:05pm 11:15am–12:05pm 11:15am–12:05pm 1:00–1:50pm 1:15–2:05pm 11:15am–12:05pm 11:15am–12:05pm

Civic Centre Complex – Red Pad Complex – Red Pad Complex – Red Pad Civic Centre Complex – Red Pad Complex – Red Pad Complex – Red Pad

Dec 31

2:15–4:05pm

Community Complex Red Pad – Intermediate/ Advanced skaters Green Pad – Beginners only

Free Family Day Skating

Sponsored by South East Hope Mutual Insurance Co. Date

Time

Arena

Feb 17

4:15–6:05pm

Complex – Red Pad

Free March Break Public Skating Date

Time

Arena

Sponsor

Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 19 Mar 20

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

Complex – Red Pad Complex – Red Pad Complex – Green Pad Complex – Red Pad Complex – Red Pad

City of Woodstock – Parks and Recreation Dept.

Your Neighbourhood Credit Union Brock and Visser Funeral Home Brock and Visser Funeral Home City of Woodstock – Parks and Recreation Dept.

GOFF HALL The Destination for your Special Event For details, visit www.cityofwoodstock.ca/en/city-hall/goff-hall.asp

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PARKS & OPEN SPACES

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 award winning parks, 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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Playgrounds

The City of Woodstock has 39 playgrounds located in 51 parks and 9 parkettes. 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.

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.

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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Rotary Skate/Bike Park

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.

• Profanity, fighting and loud music are prohibited.

• Drugs and alcohol are prohibited in this park.

• Graffiti, littering and loud music 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.

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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

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

Soccer Fields

PARKS & OPEN SPACES

Tennis 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.

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).

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Woodstock has 34 soccer fields within the city. Each soccer field is categorized into three classes, which describes its field quality and associated amenities. Class A fields are full size, lit and have nets.

Class B fields are full size with nets, and may be irrigated. Class C fields are small fields that have no nets and are not irrigated.

• Cowan Park Sportsplex – 895 Ridgwood Drive – 1 class A field and 21 Class B fields.

• Les Cook Park – 1227 Sprucedale Road – 1 Class B field • William Dutton Park – 89 Algonquin Rd. – 1 Class C field.

• Hunting Estates Park – 1103 Pearson Dive – 1 Class B field.

• Southside Park – 219 Finkle Street – 1 Class B field.

• McIntosh Park – 140 Butler Street – 4 Class B fields.

• Woodstock District Community Centre – 347 Finkle Street – 2 Class B fields.

• Southwood Sports Field – 375 Juliana Drive – 1 Class B field.

• Les McKerral Park – 664 Southwood Way – 1 Class B field.

For more information or bookings please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 519-539-2382 Ext. 4101.

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Outdoor Ice Rinks (Weather Permitting)

Picnics & Photos in City Parks

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 Park

Rink Location

Broadview Park

277 St. Andrews Rd.

Cowan Park Sportsplex

895 Ridgewood Dr. (east side of building) 647 Springbank Ave. N. 1103 Pearson Dr.

Donald Thompson Park Hunting Estates Park Northland Park Park Row Park

69 Northland Cres.

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

Looking for a picturesque location for wedding photos or to host an event? City parks are 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.

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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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.

Outside of the Leash free Parks, the requirements of the Dog Control By-Law must Bike, Walk or Roll!

Woodstock has an extensive multi-use recreational trail and bikeway be met at all times: • Dogs must be on a leash. system that consists of on- and off-road leisure opportunities for cyclists, in-line skaters, walkers and other non-motorized recreational • Dogs must wear an up-to-date City of Woodstock License tag. pursuits. For more information about these trails call 519-539-2382 • Owners must “stoop and scoop” their dog’s waste.

• Owners must maintain control at all times. Others dogs and people Ext. 4101. may not appreciate your dog approaching them.

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.

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.

Cycling on Trails

Planning a Festival or Event?

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.

PARKS & OPEN SPACES

Trails & Bikeways

Hosting Festivals & Events in Woodstock

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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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.

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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.

Trees and Woodlots 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.

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.

Watering Young Street Trees 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.

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• 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.

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Keeping your tree out of harm’s way • 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.

Planning process for new parks

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.

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.

How to Rent Sportsfields

PARKS & OPEN SPACES

Weeding and Protecting

Reserving Park Facilities Areas/Facilities Available for Private Use Southside Park: • Ball Diamonds • Soccer Pitches We are committed to a fair and balanced allocation of public • Volleyball Sand Court recreational spaces for all Woodstock residents. Recognizing the ever • Various picnic areas (2 include large rain shelters changing landscape and increased demand for recreational services, - Boathouse and Bandshell) we are responsive to community needs and our recreational facilities • Gazebo area perfect for small wedding and photos and services are delivered in a fair and equitable manner. All city Woodstock District Community Complex: run sports fields are open for play May 1st. For more information • Ball Diamonds contact the Parks and Recreation Dept. email: parksandrecreation@ • Soccer Pitches cityofwoodstock.ca or call (519) 539-2382 Ext. 4101.

• Entire outdoor facility – may also include indoor facilities in the Community Complex Building Cowan Park Sportsplex Various other sports facilities available on request.

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).

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Altadore

0.9

10.67 West of Finkle St.

Bexley

0.59

51 Bexley St.

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Broadview

1.57

277 St. Andrews Ave.

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Brompton

12.43 871 Grosvenor St.

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Burtch St.

0.51

74 Burtch St.

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Charlie Tatham Peace

1.92

121 Dundas St.

Chuck Armstrong Memorial

6.48

188 Phelan St.

Civic Square (Museum)

0.74

466 Dundas St.

Community Complex

37.26 347 Finkle St. 3.73

Cowan Fields Cowan Park Sportsplex

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Picnic Pavilion

Washroom/Porta Pottie Seasonal

Parking

Indoor Facility

Leash Free

River/Lake/Pond

Trails/Track

Outdoor Ice Rink

Splash Pad

Volleyball

Basketball

Tennis

Community Gardens

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24.77 1495 Devonshire Ave.

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48.41 895 Ridgewood Dr.

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Cree Ave.

5.12

48 Seneca Place

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David Lowes Memorial

3.09

291 Lakeview Dr.

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Donald A. Thomson

6.51

647 Springbank Ave. N

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1.13

489 Lakeview Dr.

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Eastdale

2.01

919 Alice St.

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Edgewood

3.27

225 Edgewood Dr.

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Ferncrest

2.57

289 Ferncrest Rd.

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Henry Street (Dog Park)

2.33

Henry St.

Homer Brown

7.78

818 Alice St.

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Hunting Estates

3.43

1103 Pearson Dr.

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Kintrea

9.87

320 Parkinson Rd.

Knightsbridge

2.71

747 Knightbridge Rd.

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Les Cook

5.39

1227 Sprucedale Rd.

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Les McKerral

5.44

664 Southwood Way

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Ludington

3.88

945 Springbank Ave.

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Marlboro

0.27

22 Marlboro St.

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Meadow Wood

0.69

Meadow Wood Way

McIntosh

6.98

140 Butler St.

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McWinnie

22.18 760 Juliana Dr.

Northland

2.56

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69 Northland Cres.

Skate Park

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664 Parkinson Rd.

Pickleball Court

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Argyle

Cottle

Cricket/Lawn Bowling

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Indoor Walking Track

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Soccer Fields

36 Altadore Cres.

Ball Diamonds

Address

Playground Equipment Accessible

Park Area (Acres)

Playground

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Park Row

2.05

176 Park Row

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Richardson

6.43

860 James St.

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Roth Park – UTRCA

17.7

655 Highland Dr.

Shanna Larsen Memorial

3.93

1100 Upper Thames Dr. •

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Sloane Street

4.27

791 Sloane St.

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Sudsworth

15.66 224 Springbank Ave. S

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Sutherland

5.17

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89 Algonquin Rd.

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William Grey

5.65

499 Leinster St.

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Beale St./Ingersoll Ave.

Fletcher

0.12

Norwich Ave./Cedar St.

Grant Street

0.15

Grant St./Ingersoll Ave.

Hillside

0.45

Hillside/Cathrine St.

North Park Cres.

0.5

North Park Cres./Sloane St.

James Street

0.7

James St./Stafford St.

Main Street

0.12

Mill St./Main St.

Environmental

0.68

683 Lansdowne Ave.

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0.34

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CAW

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Naturalized Area

Address

Broadway St./Main St.

Playground

PARKETTES

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Picnic Pavilion

208 Dundas St.

5.87

Washroom/Porta Pottie Seasonal

3.66

William Dutton

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Parking

West End

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2

Accessible Walkways

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413 Buller St.

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Indoor Facility

170 Vansittart Ave.

5.02

River/Lake/Pond

3.05

Victoria

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Trails /Track

Vansittart Avenue

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Picnic Table

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0.08

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62 Finch Ave.

Broadway

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700 College Ave.

2.41

Name

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Trevor Slater

Parkette Area (Acres)

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Garden Beds

4

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Playground Equipment Accessible

Terry Fox Track - TVDSB

685 Sutherland Dr.

Picnic Pavilion

375 Juliana Dr.

Washroom/Porta Pottie Seasonal

6.59

Parking

Southwood Sportsfield

Indoor Facility

995 Dundas St.

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Leash Free

0.31

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River/Lake/Pond

Springbank Snow Countess

Community Gardens

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Trails/Track

113 Springbank Ave. N

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Outdoor Ice Rink

1.46

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Splash Pad

Springbank

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Volleyball

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Basketball

3

Tennis

•

Skate Park

Soccer Fields

3

Pickleball Court

Ball Diamonds

192 Old Wellington St. S.

Cricket/Lawn Bowling

Playground Equipment Accessible

64.89

Address

Indoor Walking Track

Playground

Southside

Park Area (Acres)

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131.15

Meadow Trail

1.9

>4%

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99 Eleventh Line

Homestead Lane

0.5

>4%

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Burgess

117.4

403 Tecumseh St.

Cedar Creek

30.8

132 Dundas St.

Finch

1.64

62 Finch Ave.

River Trail

<4%

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1.8

>4%

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Youth Start Trail

1.5

>4%

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Burgess Homestead Trail

Parking

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Indoor Facility

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Leash Free

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Picnic Pavilion

37 Eleventh Line

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Washroom/Porta Pottie Seasonal

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River/Lake/Pond

<4%

Bench/Seating

2.1

Garbage Receptical

Trails

Lions Trail (Connects Bexley and Standard Tube)

Playground

Address

51 Bexley St. 41 Dundas St.

Standard Tube

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516 Oxford Rd #17 Hickson

7.3

McIntosh

2.52

35 Pittock Park Rd. 28 Pittock Park Rd.

Hickson Trail

1.5

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>4%

49 Fredrick St. Patullo Pittock North Shore, UTRCA Pittock South Shore, UTRCA Environmental

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Trail Accessible

Bexley

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Name

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Trail Length

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139.38

0.68

140 Butler St.

N/A

1489 Patullo Ave.

N/A

221 Pittock Park Rd.

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Husky Trail, UTRCA

2.3

>4%

North Shore Trail, UTRCA

2.1

>4%

566 Highland Dr.

Roth Park Trail, UTRCA

6.7

>4%

647 Springbank Ave. N

Donald Thompson Park Trail

0.2

>4%

683 Lansdowne Ave.

South Shore Trail, UTRCA

2.6

>4%

N/A N/A 0.7

>4%

Potter’s Way

1.6

Potters Way/ Pembers Pass

Sudsworth

15.7

224 Springbank Ave. S

Trevor Slater

2.4

62 Finch Ave.

Trevor Slater Park Trail

West End

2.24

208 Dundas St. W

N/A

Woodall Woods

4.84

1459 Devonshire Ave.

Woodall Woods Trail

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Did we miss your organization? Contact the Parks & Recreation Dept. at parksandrecreation@cityofwoodstock.ca or 519-539-2382 Ext. 4101 to be included in the next edition.

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

519-608-2222

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

Scouts Canada Woodstock/Oxford County 519-539-6561

scouts.ca/join

Co-ed outdoor scouting adventures

South Gate Centre

519-539-9817

www.southgatectr.ca

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™

Iron Monkey MMA & Fitness Club

519-421-8260

www.ironmonkeymma.ca

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

Radiant Health Yoga

519-539-0654

www.radianthealthyoga.ca

Yoga: hot, warm, regular, prenatal

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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COMMUNITY CONTACTS

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

Swimming for arthritic people

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

Woodstock Legion Athletic Club

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Sailing

www.woodstocklawnbowling.com

Lawn bowling

www.wlac.ca

Track & Field Men’s Slo-pitch

Woodstock Men’s Slo-pitch League

mitch_lattimer18@outlook.com

www.woodstockmensslopitch.com

Woodstock Minor Ball Association

519-535-0571

www.woodstockminorbaseball.com

Youth co-ed baseball

Woodstock Minor Football Association

519-536-6988

woodstockwolverines.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

The Woodstock School of Dance & Yoga

226-228-5673

info@woodstockdanceyoga.com www.woodstockdanceyoga.com

Dance and yoga classes offered

Woodstock Skating Club

woodskater@execulink.com

www.woodstockskatingclub.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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Fall/Winter 2019–2020

Fee Assistance in Recreation (FAIR) The FAIR program assist City of Woodstock residents living in low income with the opportunities to participate in recreation and leisure activities provided by the City.

• 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 recreational city programs.

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

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

Walk in Woodstock!

Cowan Park Sportsplex Walking Track Ridgewood Dr

You can purchase your membership at Cowan Park Sportsplex from Monday to Friday between 8:45am–9:00pm or Saturday and Sunday between 9:00am–12:00pm. If you are unable to come during office hours you can purchase your membership at Southside Aquatic Centre and pick up your fob card on the next business day at Cowan Park Sportsplex. You will not be able to use the track until you have your fob card.

Description-per hour

Fee including HST

1 week 1 month 3 month 6 month 1 year

$16.95 $28.25 $73.45 $113.00 $158.20

Walking Track Hours Day

Opening Time

Closing Time

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

8:45am 8:45am 8:45am 8:45am 8:45am 9:00am 9:00am

10:00pm 10:00pm 10:00pm 10:00pm 10:00pm 12:00pm 12:00pm

Community Complex Walking Lane 318 Finkle St

You can walk for free during operating hours at the Woodstock District Community Complex. The walking lane is located in the Red Pad arena and is open to everyone. The walking lane is 65m long.

David Lowes Walking Path 291 Lakeview Dr

Visit this outdoor paved path at David Lowes Park. The path is accessible and is in the form of a figure eight, it is 250m long.

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