St. Catharines Leisure Guide - Spring / Summer 2014

Recreation & Community Services

Leisure Guide Spring / Summer 2014

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Make a Splash in our Outdoor Pools

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Greetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Program Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Recreational Swimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17 Aquatic Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-22 Swimming Lesson Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-26 Private & Semi-Private Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-29 Spring Swimming Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 Summer Swimming Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-35 Instructional Swim Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 Leadership Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-40

Recreation Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Holiday and PA Day Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Preschool (Ages 0 – 5 years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-51 Themed Birthday Parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Children (Ages 6 – 10 years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53-56 Youth (Ages 11 – 13 years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-59 Teen (Ages 14 – 17 years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Adult (Ages 18+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-67

105 Beaches, Parks & Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Beaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Community Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Naturalized Park Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Leash Free Dog Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Community Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Program Registration Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Older Adult Centres & Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Public Skating & Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Art, Museums and Heritage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Volunteering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Facilities & Rental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Facility Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94-95 Sport Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Lakeside Park Carousel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Published by 10-1 St. Paul St, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7L4

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WELCOME

Mayor’s Message & Council Info Mayor’s Message On behalf of St. Catharines City Council, I am delighted to usher in the warm weather by inviting you to browse through the 2014 Spring and Summer Leisure Guide. There are plenty of activities and interests for all ages to explore this season.

The City of St. Catharines takes great pride in maintaining our outdoor spaces and facilities for our residents to enjoy. For those who want to venture out on their own with their bike or for a walk, there is a network of trails that traverse through the City. Our waterfront features three scenic beaches and we take pride in our lovely parks that offer various amenities and opportunities for leisure.

The Department of Recreation and Community Services offers a comprehensive selection of events, courses and activities that appeal to our diverse community. You are sure to find something o stimulate you physically or intellectually! This summer is the perfect time to challenge yourself by trying out one of our programs.

I hope that you will take advantage of all the opportunities the 2014 Spring and Summer Leisure Guide has to offer and let us guide you to a healthy, happy and productive season.

Enjoy!

Brian McMullan, Mayor

City Council December 1, 2010 to November 30, 2014 His Worship Mayor Brian McMullan............................................................ 905 688-5601 ext. 1540 Merritton Councillor Jeff urch.................... 905 327-5153 Councillor Jennifer Stevens......... 905 328-6722

St. George’s Councillor Peter Secord............... 905 327-9854 Councillor Laura Ip...................... 905 327-9905

Grantham Councillor Bill Phillips.................. 905 327-5363 Councillor Dawn Dodge............... 905 327-9704

St. Andrew’s Councillor Joseph Kushner.......... 905 685-1817 Councillor Matthew Harris........... 905 329-6802

St. Patrick’s Councillor Mark Elliott................. 905 327-1763 Councillor Mathew Siscoe........... 905 329-8162

Port Dalhousie Councillor Bruce Williamson........ 905 934-2787 Councillor Len Stack....................905-327-5235

Committees of Council The City of St. Catharines values the opinions of its residents and the organizations that help make this a dynamic community in which to live. Associations, boards and committees made up of residents, organizations and City representatives also provide information that can assist elected officials in their decision m ing process. For more information or to get involved visit www.stcatharines.ca/CouncilCommittees or phone 905-688-5601 ext. 1507.

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Registration Information Excludes Summer Red Cross Preschool and Swim Kids Lessons

Online: Tuesday, March 18, 6 p.m.

Walk In: Wednesday, March 19, 8:30 a.m.

Registration Methods ePlay Online

Find ePlay at www.stcatharines.ca/ePlay What will I need to use ePlay online registration: • Login ID and PIN number • Program Code (5 digit number for class) Payments may be made by Visa or MasterCard You will receive immediate email confirm tion / electronic receipt upon completion of registration and payment. Please retain for income tax purposes.

Altenative Payment Method for ePlay

If you do not have a Visa or MasterCard and would like to use ePlay online registration, a credit may be placed on your account by making a cash, cheque or debit payment at a Customer Service Centre.

Summer Red Cross Preschool and Swim Kids Lessons

Online: Tuesday, June 17, 6 p.m.

Walk In: Wednesday, June 18, 8:30 a.m.

In Person

Available at any city Registration Centre.

Payments may be made by either VISA, MasterCard, money order, cheque, debit or cash. Cheques must be made payable to the City of St. Catharines.

Register by Mail or Fax

All mailed and faxed forms will be processed after walk in registration in the order in which they are received. Participants may register by faxing to 905-682-1157 or completing the Program Registration Form and mailing to: Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre 240 St. Paul Street West St. Catharines, ON L2S 2E7 Payments may be made by VISA or MasterCard.

Registration Centres St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre 425 Carlton St. Hours: Monday to Friday; 5:30 am to 10:30 pm Saturday 7am-9:30pm Sunday 7:30am-8pm Telephone: 905 688-5601 ext. 1800

Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre 240 St. Paul St. West Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Telephone: 905 688-5601 ext. 1927

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PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Spring/Summer Registration Dates

Youth Rowing School

The school will operate 2 sessions:

Session 1: July 2 - July 30 Session 2: August 11 - August 29 Program A - 10 - 12 year old, class time 8:00 - 10:00 Program B - 13 - 15 years old, not participating in high school rowing, class time 10:30 - 12:30 Race day takes place the second last day of each session, weather permitting. Parents are welcome to attend!

Registration

can be completed on-line at www.stcatharinesrowingclub.org Enter the site and follow the link to Youth Rowing School for registration instructions and method of payment. Cost for first session is $175, second session $160.

A swimming safety test, held on the second day of class, is required for all registered. Participants must be able to swim 250 meters and tread water for 3 minutes.

Proof of swimming ability (e.g. Red Cross level badge) is required in order to be exempt from this safety test.

Fees are eligible for Child Fitness Tax Credit

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SPRING 2014

Swimming lesson registration opens Monday, March 17, at 5 p.m. and continues until classes are full. Classes begin March 24.

SUMMER 2014

Swimming lesson registration opens Monday, June 9, at 5 p.m. Classes begin June 30.

Junior Lifeguard Camps

Offered weekly starting June 30, 2014

ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE! Visit our website to log on.

Brock Niagara Aquatics Competitive Swim Teams

A program for youth ages seven and up (introductory sessions and competitive groups).

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Aquatics When children participate in sports and the arts, they quickly gain skills and enrich the quality of their lives.

Locations St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre 425 Carlton Street, corner of Carlton Street and Niagara Street 905 688-5601 ext. 1800

Outdoor Pools: June 28 - August 24, 2014 Arthur Street Small Pool 94 Arthur Street (at Melody Trail) 905 934-4271 Burgoyne Woods Pool 30 Edgedale Road 905 682-1477 Lincoln Park Small Pool 63 Chetwood Avenue 905 684-2566 Port Dalhousie Pool 205 Main Street 905 935-8755 June 6 - 22, 2014 Fri., Sat., Sun. only

June 28 - September 1, 2014 Lancaster Pool 30 Wood Street 905 937-7962 Lion Dunc Schooley Pool 32 Seymour Drive 905 641-8009

Splash Pads: Lester B. Pearson Park (Corner of Niagara St. and Carlton St.) Catherine Street Park (next to Russell Avenue Community Centre) Open daily 9am - 8pm beginning Friday May 23, 2014 Hours may be extended during heat alerts.

Please report any problems to 905 688-5601 x 1800

Please note:

✓ The City of St. Catharines reserves the right to cancel any swim in order to accommodate special events or courses. ✓ Pool facilities may close due to maintenance, thunder, lightning or pool foulings. ✓ Parents or guardians must supervise their children at all times when using the splash pad. ✓ Patrons who do not have bowel control must wear plastic pants or swim diapers underneath their bathing suits. No diapers please. ✓ Water wings, bubbles and flo tation devices are permitted only when the child has direct adult supervision in the water with him/her. ✓ Children 8 years of age and older must change in appropriate change rooms where a family change room is not available. ✓ Please leave all valuables at home. The City of St. Catharines is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. ✓ Day use lockers are available at most facilities. Locks must be removed nightly. Remaining locks will be removed at end of the day. ✓ Camera cell phones and cameras are not permitted in the washroom or change rooms. ✓ For the privacy of all swimmers picture or video taking is not permitted from the viewing area. To take a picture of your own child please speak to a lifeguard. ✓ No glass containers, food or beverages are allowed in the pool and splash pad areas or the area immediately surrounding the pool or splash pad. ✓ Do not enter the pool or splash pad if you have an open sore or rash, or are experiencing nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. ✓ Dogs are NOT permitted on pool decks or splash pads.

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Recreational Swimming Admittance & Supervision Requirements for Children

To assist us in ensuring your children have a safe and enjoyable swimming experience, the City of St. Catharines has implemented a wristband procedure. This system allows us to identify children at risk and ensure adequate supervision when in the pool area. All children 10 years of age and under will be given an identifying wristband by the facility staff. Any guest, regardless of age, may be required to complete the facility swim test in order to swim in the deep area of the pool. All children, 10 years of age and under, will be required to complete the facility swim test in order to swim in the deep area of the pool.

Age

Admission Requirements

Supervision Requirement Child: Caregiver

Wrist Band

Facility Swim Test

Large Outdoor Pool: Swim a minimum of 2 widths of the pool in a recognized front crawl without feet touching the bottom at any time.

Small Outdoor Pool: Front flo t, face submerged (5 seconds) and return to standing position unassisted.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre: Swim a minimum of 20 metres of the pool in a recognized front crawl without feet touching the bottom at any time.

Additional Information

• If child does not pass facility swim test, a RED wristband is worn (in addition to ORANGE).

• Child must remain in the shallow end of the pool.

6 yrs Always & under accompanied* • If child passes the facility test, a GREEN wristband is worn (in 2:1 Orange/Green addition to ORANGE).

• Child is permitted into the deep end.

• If child does not pass facility swim test, a RED wristband is worn (in Always addition to ORANGE) accompanied* 4:1 Orange/Red • Child must remain in the shallow end of the pool.

OR 7-10 yrs • If child passes facility swim test, the orange wristband is removed Pass Facility Green and replaced with a GREEN wristband.

Swim Test • Child may be admitted unaccompanied.

No supervision • At the lifeguard’s discretion you may be asked to complete a swim 11yrs + required test in order to swim in deep water . * Must be accompanied at all times in the water, within arms reach by a parent, guardian or designate (caregiver) who is at least 14 years of age.

2:1

Orange/Red

Admittance Requirement for Day Camps & Groups

Arrangements for your group should be made with the Recreation Coordinator at 905 688 5601 ext. 1958 in advance of your arrival.

The group caregiver(s) are entirely responsible for their group while in the facility and must effectively supervise the group at all times.

Admittance and Supervision Requirements must be met.

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Serious Medical Conditions

Those with serious medical conditions should be accompanied by an individual knowledgeable of their condition and responsible for their direct supervision. Your medical doctor should be consulted before swimming. To help ensure the maximum safety of all our patrons, we ask that those with serious medical conditions please report to the lifeguarding staff be ore entering the pool.

Leisure Swimming

Leisure Swim Leisure swims are open to everyone, whether you are an advanced swimmer or if you’re still wearing your arm floats. No pressure to perform or swim fast – everyone is welcome to drift lazily and enjoy a comfortable swim. These swims are an ideal time for people of all ages to play in an aquatic setting.

Toddler Time Are you looking for something to do with your little one do that will be fun and burn lots of energy? Toddler Time is just for you! Enjoy the warm water of the leisure pool and explore all the toys. Toddler Time is the perfect opportunity to give those young ones their very first splash in the water. This swim is specifi ally designed for preschoolers and their caregivers only (maximum two preschoolers per adult). For your children’s safety, caregivers must remain within arm’s reach of their preschoolers at all times.

Youth SWYM (Swim With Your Music) Bring your friends, have fun and listen to your favourite tunes! Must be 11 – 16 years old.

Aquatic Activity

Adult Swim and Adult Lengths at Outdoor Pools (Seasonal) Enjoy a leisure swim or lengths swim with other adults at our outdoor pools. This is a time to enjoy the large pool with people your own age!

Adult Swim Enjoy a leisure swim with other adults at the St.Catharines Kiwanis Aquatic Centre. This is a time to enjoy the Leisure Pool with people your own age! The Lane Pool is available for lengths swimming, deep water walking and a Forever Fit class.

Any Age Lengths Everyone welcome, at least one lane open for lengths swimming. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please check how pool lanes are divided and/or designated to other activities. Observe the pace of swimmers before jumping in to find the lane th t best suits your pace. See a lifeguard if you require assistance.

Deep Water Walking Self-guided time in the deep area of the lane or leisure pool. Use a flot tion belt or water noodle for support to eliminate any impact on your joints. Enjoy the social aspects of this friendly and relaxing environment.

Soak and Stretch A drop-in program for individuals who require space and time in the leisure pool to work through prescribed exercise or simply want to enjoy the benefits of the arm water.

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Recreational Swimming

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Recreational Swimming Leisure Swim and Activity Children/Youth (3-18) Entry Fees Day Entry $2.25 Outdoor Small Pool (Seasonal) FREE Clip Card – 12 visits $22.60 3 Month Pass $39.50 6 Month Pass $56.50 1 Year Pass $90.50 $28.25 Summer Pool Swim Pass Valid June 28th to September 1st, 2014

Adults (19+)

Older Adults (60+)

Family

$3.50 FREE $35.00 $56.50 $85.00 $135.50 $45.25

$2.25 FREE $22.60 $39.50 $56.50 $90.50 $28.25

$9.00 FREE $90.40 $147.00 $214.75 $361.50 $113.00

Children under 3 years of age are admitted free to leisure swims; however, they must be accompanied by a paying adult (not an older brother or sister).

Admission Requirements

✓ Clip cards and passes may be purchased at any outdoor City Pool, the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre and the Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre. ✓ Adults may use their clip card or pass for Leisure Swims and Aquatic Activity Swims. ✓ Children/Youth may use their clip card or pass for Leisure Swims and Any Age Lengths. ✓ Family Pass gain families entry into Leisure Swims and Aquatic Activity Swims (adults). Family passes and Family Clip Cards may be used for your immediate family living in the same household. ✓ All passes and clip cards must be submitted before entry to the pool is permitted. ✓ Lost swim pass replacement fee $5.65 (available with proof of payment). Lost clip cards are not replaced. ✓ Programs may end 5 minutes early to accommodate a transition to the next program.

Teachers

Instructional Swim Programs and Leisure Swims are offered at Aquatic Facilities. Call 905 688-5601 ext. 1800 for further information and to book times.

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Promotion Pack

Do you have a tough time coming up with gift ideas for your children or grandchildren? Give them the gift of fun and physical activity. Purchase a promotion pack of 10 Leisure Swim admissions for half the regular price.

Your gift will grant the child admission to any Leisure Swim offered by the City of St. Catharines. 10 child admissions $13.56.

Regular admission standards apply. Promotion Packs are available for purchase from April 7 - 19, 2014.

Family Fun Night

Join us on these nights for all kinds of wacky and fun filled game .

Incredible Mat Races, Tic-Tac-Toe and more fun awaits deck side and in the water as well. You’ll think you’re on a Cruise Ship so come out and enjoy family fun right here at your neighbourhood pool.

May 10, 2014, 5 – 9:30pm

April Pool’s Day

Celebrate swimming as a life skill with the City of St. Catharines and the Lifesaving Society. Leisure swim, life-saving demonstrations and other fun water safety activities. Admission by donation to the Lifesaving Society.

April 5, 1-3pm

Canada Day

All Pools, free leisure swim!

July 1, 2014

Loonie Swims

Join us for a leisure swim for only $1 St.Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre April 24 and May 21, 6-7pm, June 7, 1-3pm, July 18, 6:30 – 8pm, Aug 16, 5–7pm Burgoyne Woods Jul 8 and Aug 7, 6–8pm Port Dalhousie Pool Jul 13, 5:30–8pm, Aug 10, 1-3pm Lancaster Pool Jul 30 and Aug 27, 6–8pm Lion Dunc Schooley Pool Jul 24, 6-8pm, Aug 19, 1-4pm

Spring Leisure Swim and Aquatic Activity Schedule St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre March 24- June 9, 2014

The pool will be closed March 19, 20, April 18, 20, May 19, June 10 - 27, 2014.

Activity

Pool

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Leisure

8 - 9am

8 - 9am

8 - 9am

8 - 9am

8 - 9am

Lane Leisure Swim

Leisure

2 - 3pm 6 - 7pm

1 - 2pm 4 - 5pm

11am - 12pm 6 - 7pm

1 - 2pm 4 - 5pm

Lane Toddler Time

Leisure

Youth SWYM

Lane & Leisure

Any Age Lengths Adult Swim Deep Water Walking Soak and Stretch

Lane

11am - 12pm 6:30 - 9:30pm 6:30 - 9:30pm

Saturday

Sunday 9 - 11am

12 - 3pm

2 - 3pm

1 - 3pm 5 - 9:30pm

2 - 3pm 6 - 8pm

5 - 9:30pm

6 - 8pm

7:30 - 9am

7:30 - 9am

8 - 9:30pm 5:30 – 10am 11am – 1pm 2 – 4pm 4 – 6:30pm 8:30 – 10:30pm

5:30 – 10am 11am – 1pm 2 – 4pm 9 – 10:30pm

5:30 – 10am 11am – 1pm 2 – 4pm 4 – 10:30pm

5:30 – 10am 11am – 1pm 2 – 4pm 4 – 5:30pm 9 – 10:30pm

Leisure

11am – 12pm

11am – 12pm

Leisure

11am - 12pm

11am - 12pm

5:30 – 10am 7am – 9:30pm 11am – 1pm 2 – 10:30pm 6:30 – 8pm 9:30 – 10:30pm

Lane

11am - 1pm 2pm - 3pm

11am - 1pm

11am - 1pm 2pm - 3pm

11am - 1pm

11am - 1pm 2pm - 3pm

Leisure

6:30 - 8am 1 - 2 pm 8:00 - 9:30pm

6:30 - 8am 9 – 10am 9 - 9:30pm

6:30 - 8am

6:30 - 8am 9 – 10am

6:30 - 8am

8 - 9:30pm

7:30am – 5pm 6 – 8pm

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Recreational Swimming Summer Leisure Swim and Aquatic Activity Schedule St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre June 28 – September 3, 2014

Activity

Pool

Monday

Lane

11am - 12pm

Tuesday

Toddler Time

Thursday

Deep Water Walking Soak and Stretch

Saturday

11am - 12pm

Sunday 9 - 11am

Lane

1 - 4pm

1 - 2pm

1 - 5:30pm

1 - 2pm

1 - 4pm

12 - 3pm

2 - 3pm

Leisure

1 - 3pm 6 - 7:30pm

1 - 3pm 4 - 6pm

1 - 3pm 4 - 5:30pm

1 - 3pm 4 - 6pm

1 - 3pm 4 - 5:30pm

1 - 3pm

2 - 3pm

3 - 6pm

6:30 - 9:30pm

5 - 9:30pm

6 - 8pm

6:30 - 9:30pm

5 - 9:30pm

6 - 8pm

7:30 - 9am

7:30 - 9am

7am - 9:30pm

7:30am - 4pm 6 - 8pm

Lane

3 - 6pm

Leisure

7 - 8pm

Lane

8 - 9pm

8 - 9pm

Leisure

Youth SWYM Leisure & Lane Any Age Lengths

Friday 11am - 12pm

Leisure Leisure Swim

Wednesday

8 - 9:30pm

Lane

5:30am - 6:30pm 8:30 - 10:30pm

Lane

8 - 9am 12 - 1pm

Leisure

11am – 12pm

Leisure

6:30 – 8am 11am – 12pm 8 – 9:30pm

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5:30am - 10:30pm 5:30am - 10:30pm 5:30am - 10:30pm 5:30am - 5:30pm 6:30 - 8:00pm 9:30 - 10:30pm 8 - 9am 12 - 1pm 2 - 3pm

8 - 9am 11am - 1pm

8 - 9am 12 - 1pm 2 - 3pm

8 - 9am 12 - 1pm 11am – 12pm

6:30 – 8am

6:30 – 8am

6:30 – 8am

9 – 9:30pm

8:30 – 9:30pm

9 – 9:30pm

6:30 – 8am 11am – 12pm

Outdoor Pool - Recreational Swim Schedule June 28 – September 1, 2014

Location

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Any Age Lengths Lion Dunc Schooley Pool

11am - 12pm

Lancaster Pool

11am - 12pm 6 - 8pm

11am - 12pm 6 - 8pm

11am - 12pm 6 - 8pm

11am - 12pm 6 - 8pm

11am - 12pm 6 - 8pm

6 - 8pm

6 - 8pm

6 - 8pm

6 - 8pm

6 - 8pm

6 - 8pm

6 - 8pm

6 - 8pm

6 - 8pm

Burgoyne Woods Pool

11am - 12pm

11am - 12pm

Adult Swim and Adult Lengths Port Dalhousie Pool Lion Dunc Schooley Pool Burgoyne Woods Pool

11am - 12pm 5 - 6pm

11am - 12pm 5 - 6pm

11am - 12pm

5 - 6pm

11am - 12pm 5 - 6pm

11am - 12pm

5 - 6pm

5 - 6pm

11am - 12pm

Leisure Swim Port Dalhousie Pool 1 - 4:45pm 5:30 - 8pm

June 6-20 & 22, 2014

10am - 12pm

10am - 12pm

1 - 4:45pm 5:30 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 5:30 - 8pm

4 - 8pm

June 21, 2014 Port Dalhousie Small Pool 1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

June 6-20 & 22, 2014 June 21, 2014

10am - 12pm

10am - 12pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

4 - 8pm 1 - 4:45pm

1 - 4:45pm

1 - 4:45pm

1 - 4:45pm

1 - 4:45pm

1 - 4:45pm 5:30 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 5:30 - 8pm

Port Dalhousie Small Pool

11am - 12pm 1 - 4:45pm 5:30 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 5:30 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 5:30 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 5:30 - 8pm

11am - 12pm 1 - 4:45pm 5:30 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 5:30 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 5:30 - 8pm

Arthur Street Small Pool

10am - 4pm 5 - 7pm

10am - 4pm 5 - 7pm

10am - 4pm 5 - 7pm

10am - 4pm 5 - 7pm

10am - 4pm 5 - 7pm

10am - 4pm 5 - 7pm

10am - 4pm 5 - 7pm

Burgoyne Woods Pool

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

Burgoyne Woods Small Pool

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

Lancaster Pool

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

Lancaster Small Pool

10am - 12pm 1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

10am - 12pm 1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

10am - 12pm 1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

10am - 12pm 1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

10am - 12pm 1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4:45pm 6 - 8pm

Lincoln Park Small Pool

10am - 4pm 5 - 7pm

10am - 4pm 5 - 7pm

10am - 4pm 5 - 7pm

10am - 4pm 5 - 7pm

10am - 4pm 5 - 7pm

10am - 4pm 5 - 7pm

10am - 4pm 5 - 7pm

Lion Dunc Schooley Pool

1 - 4pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4pm 6 - 8pm

1 - 4pm 6 - 8pm

Lion Dunc Schooley Small Pool

1 - 4pm 5 - 8pm

1 - 4pm 5 - 8pm

1 - 4pm 5 - 8pm

1 - 4pm 5 - 8pm

1 - 4pm 5 - 8pm

1 - 4pm 5 - 8pm

1 - 4pm 5 - 8pm

Port Dalhousie Pool

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Recreational Swimming

AQUATICS

Aquatic Fitness Aquafit This program takes place in the shallow and deep areas of the lane pool. A fun exercise program combining the benefits of our shallow and deep aquafit. Emphasis is on cardiovascular fitness, conditioning and toning.

Deep Water Aquafit Must be able to swim 25 metres and be comfortable in deep water.

Classes are held in deep water in the lane pool eliminating any impact on your joints, using the floatation belts for added support.

Deep water classes are ideal for developing core strength and balance. Emphasis is on cardiovascular fitness, conditioning and toning.

Forever Fit Choose to participate in the Leisure Pool or the Lane Pool. This instructor led program will feature fitness activities to enhance your quality of life. Range of motion, core strength, cardio, balance, flexibility and overall muscle strength exercises will be featured. The program in the Leisure Pool will be modified to suit the individual needs of the participants.

Gentle Aquafit For those wanting to become active. Participants will work on gradually increasing their cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and flexibility along with improved joint mobility.

Persons wishing to exercise at a gentle pace and/or who have medical concerns will enjoy and benefit from this class.

Drop-In Aquatic Fitness Entry Fees Fitness Pay-As-You-Go Fitness Clip Card – 12 visits 3 month Fitness Pass 6 month Fitness Pass

Admission Requirements

“Oh My Aching Body” Arthritis Workout Recommended for people with arthritis, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis and related conditions and need to exercise in warm water.

Designed for people coping with pain from arthritis or other chronic conditions. Surround yourself with the warm water in the Leisure Pool and do gentle stretches and functional exercises. Breathing and relaxation will be incorporated into the class.

Strong and Steady One in three people over the age of 65 will fall at least once this year. Studies have shown that physically strong individuals have better balance and are less likely to fall. Improving strength, balance and flexibility allows recovery from a fall and builds confidence. Warm water is an ideal, safe environment to train posture, agility, strength and coordination.

Therapeutic Aquatics In this class in the Leisure Pool, exercises will focus on improving daily functioning and mobility. Improve your posture, stretch your muscles, develop muscular strength and work your cardiovascular system through a variety of exercises.

Use Your Noodle Enjoy the warm water in the Leisure Pool as you get a gentle full body workout with pool noodles. Improve your posture, stretch your muscles, develop muscular strength and work your cardiovascular system through a variety of exercises while utilizing pool noodles.

Adults (19+) $6.00 $60.00 $150.00 $285.00

Older Adults (60+) $3.75 $37.50 $91.50 $176.25

✓ Clip cards and passes may be purchased any outdoor City Pool, the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre and the Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre. ✓ Fitness passes may be used for any Aquatic Fitness program, Leisure Swim, Aquatic Activity Swims and where space is available in a registered Aquatic Fitness program. ✓ All passes and clip cards must be submitted before entry to the pool is permitted. ✓ Lost swim pass replacement fee $5.65 (available with proof of payment). Lost clip cards are not replaced. ✓ Programs may end 5 minutes early to accommodate a transition to the next program.

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St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Spring Aquatic Fitness Schedule March 24- June 9, 2014

The pool will be closed March 19, 20, April 18, 20, May 19, June 10 - 27, 2014. * Indicates program is also offered as a registered program. See pages 21 & 22.

Activity

Pool

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Aquafit

Lane

8 - 9am 5:30 - 6:30pm

8 - 9am

8 - 9am 5:30 - 6:30pm

8 - 9am

8 - 9am 5:30 - 6:30pm

Body for Birth and Beyond*

Lane

9 - 10am

8 - 9pm

Deep Water Aquafit

Lane

Gentle Aquafit Hip, Knee & Back*

Lane

2 - 3pm 11am - 12pm 11am - 12pm 2 - 3pm

Lane

2pm - 3pm

10 - 11am

“Oh My Aching Body” Arthritis Workout Leisure

12 - 1pm

12 - 1pm

Swim and Fit *

3 - 4pm

9 - 10am 10 - 11am 12 - 1pm 7 - 8pm

Totally Aqua Turbo Boot Camp*

Lane

8 - 9pm

Totally Tethered*

Lane

Totally Butts and Guts*

Lane

Totally Train*

Lane

Use Your Noodle Wittle Water Works*

3 - 4pm

Lane Leisure

Therapeutic Aquatics

3 - 4pm

10 - 11am 12 - 1pm 7 – 8pm

3 - 4pm

10 - 11am 3 - 4pm

12 - 1pm

9 - 10pm 8 - 9pm 9 - 10pm

Leisure Lane

11am - 12pm 11am - 12pm 2 - 3pm

11am - 12pm 10 - 11am

Leisure

8 - 9am

2 – 3pm 11am - 12pm

Leisure

Strong and Steady

Sunday

9 - 10am

Leisure Forever Fit

Saturday

8 - 9pm 9:15 - 10:15am

12 - 1pm 9:15 - 10:15am

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Aquatic Fitness

AQUATICS

Aquatic Fitness St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Summer Aquatic Fitness Schedule June 28 - September 3, 2014

* Indicates program is also offered as a registered program. See pages 21 & 22.

Activity

Pool

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Aquafit

Lane

8 - 9 am 5:30 - 6:30pm

8 - 9 am

8 - 9 am 5:30 - 6:30pm

8 - 9 am

8 - 9 am 5:30 - 6:30pm

Body for Birth and Beyond*

Lane

Forever Fit Hip, Knee & Back *

Lane

2 - 3pm

11am - 12pm

2 - 3pm

Leisure 9 - 10am

“Oh My Aching Body” Arthritis Workout Leisure

12 - 1pm

12 - 1pm

Strong and Steady

Leisure

3 - 4pm

Therapeutic Aquatics

Leisure

9 - 10am 12 - 1pm 7:30 - 8:30pm

Totally Aqua Turbo Boot Camp *

Lane

8:30 - 9:30pm

Totally Butts and Guts *

Lane

Totally Tethered*

Lane

Totally Train*

Lane

Wittle Water Works*

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3 - 4pm 3 - 4pm

9 - 10am 12 - 1pm 7:30 - 8:30pm

3 - 4pm 8 - 9pm

9 - 10am

8:30 - 9:30pm 9 - 10pm 9 - 10pm

Leisure Lane

11am - 12pm 3 - 4pm

9 -10am

8 - 9pm 11am - 12pm

12 - 1pm 11am - 12pm

Sunday 8 - 9 am

8:30 - 9:30pm

Leisure

Use Your Noodle

Saturday

12 - 1pm

Hip, Knee and Back (18 years & over)

In this class for adults (18 years & over) who are coping with hip and knee joint degeneration the instructor will focus on range of motion for the joints, muscle conditioning, balance and postural training.

Recommended for pre and post-operative conditions. This program will take place in the leisure pool.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 66757 Tue Mar 25, 10:00am-11:00am 10 $62.26 66756 Thu Mar 27, 10:00am-11:00am 10 $62.26 70053 Tue Jul 1, 9:00am-10:00am 9 $56.26 67297 Thu Jul 3, 9:00am-10:00am 9 $56.26

Totally Train (18 years & over)

In this class participants will have a totally intense water fitness workout. Muscle conditioning and strengthening sets combined with cardio intervals and circuit training give a dynamic and intense water experience. Participants must be prepared to get their hair wet and work hard. You need to be comfortable in deep water.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 66760 Thu Mar 27, 9:00pm-10:00pm 10 $62.26 70056 Thu Jul 3, 9:00pm-10:00pm 9 $56.26

Totally Turbo Boot Camp (18 years & over)

In this program for mature women (18 years & over) participants will enjoy a 30 minute gentle exercise program led by a qualified inst uctor with no music to distract, and two sets of 15 minutes for swimming lengths at the beginning and end of the class. Social activities outside of the water class are planned several times throughout the year.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 66754 Wed Mar 26, 9:00am-10:00am 10 $39.78

Are you ready for the challenge of Boot Camp? This high intensity workout will put you through the paces of a fun and interactive water workout. This progressive program will allow participants to set their own personal fitness goals while orking to achieve their own personal bests. You need to be comfortable in deep water.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee

10 $62.26 No class May 19, 2014

9 $56.26

Totally Butts and Guts (18 years & over)

Body for Birth and Beyond (18 years & over)

Swim and Fit (18 years & over)

This program contains a cardio component and focus on toning and strengthening your back, hip and abdominal muscles. You need to be comfortable in deep water.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee

10 $62.26

9 $56.26

Totally Tethered (18 years & over)

Enhance your cross training program by strapping on a flo tation belt and being tethered. This invigorating class will challenge your cardiovascular workout and enhance your stamina and strength. You need to be comfortable in deep water.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 66758 Tue Mar 25, 9:00pm-10:00pm 10 $62.26 70054 Tue Jul 1, 9:00pm-10:00pm 9 $56.26

In this class for adults (18 years & over) water exercise will provide a comfortable, enjoyable form of physical activity that benefits the mother to be and promotes healthy development for the unborn child.

This program is a medium intensity workout designed for moms and moms to be who wish to continue to exercise and maintain their fitness level. Suitable for mothers during pregnancy and after giving birth.

This program takes place in the lane pool.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 66761 Tue Mar 25, 9:00am-10:00am 10 $62.26

10 $62.26 67296 Wed Jul 2, 8:30pm-9:30pm 9 $56.26

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Aquatic Fitness

AQUATICS

Aquatic Fitness Wittle Water Works for Parent and Tot (18 years & over)

In this program for adults (18 years & over) and children (6 months to 24 months), participants will enjoy participating in an Aquafit class with your little one right beside you! The water work out encourages weight loss, toning, and revitalizing your energy level. The adult participates in a 45 minute Aquafit class then the child en will enjoy a 15 minute session where material from the Red Cross Swim PreSchool program is taught. Children must have good control of their head and neck and be able to sit up with little or no assistance. Floatation seats are provided for the children and the adult is within an arm’s reach during all exercises. This class is held in the lane and leisure pool.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 66763 Mon Mar 24, 9:15am-10:15am 10 $58.76

No class May 19, 2014.

66764 Thu Mar 27, 9:15am-10:15am 10 $58.76 67294 Mon Jun 30, 11:00am-12:00pm 9 $53.11 67295 Fri Jul 4, 11:00am-12:00pm 9 $53.11

Private and Semi Private Fitness Training

This customized class for adults 18 years of age and over will provide an individualized workout program utilizing the weightlessness of water. Our qualified aqu tic trainers can help you reach your hydrotherapy, fitness elated exercise or sport specific t aining goals. Training sessions are suitable for people requiring hydrotherapy as per doctor’s instructions. An aquatic fitness xpert will confirm d tes and times of your workouts.

Please call 905-688-5601 x 1800 for further details.

Swim Adult Endurance (18yrs & over)

In this class for adults (18yrs & over) participants will develop one or more swimming strokes, working toward proficien y and increased endurance. Participants will work with their Water Safety Instructor to choose the strokes and set goals and priorities. This course is ideal for adults looking to develop their strokes to train for a triathlon or to build their fitness le els.

St.Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 66743 Mon Mar 24, 7:30pm - 8:30pm 10 $69.72

No class May 19, 2014.

67285 Mon Jun 30, 7:30pm - 8:30pm 9 $62.97

Masters (18 years & over)

In this program for adults (18yrs & over) who want to train and/or those who wish to compete, a qualified oach will creatively develop a program that encompasses enjoyment, fitnes , friendship, personal challenges and a planned workout. Sound coaching will provide instruction for stroke development, fitness p ogression and training plans. You must register for the Masters program at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre.

St.Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Masters Evening Program Days Dates & Times Classes Fee Tue& Thu Mar 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm 20 $137.26 Tue & Thu Jul 1, 7:00pm – 8:30pm 16 $110.20 Masters Morning Program Days Times Mondays 5:30am-7:00am Tuesdays 6:00am- 7:30am Wednesdays 5:30am-7:00am Thursdays 6:00am- 7:30am Fridays 5:30am-7:00am Saturdays 7:00am-9:00am

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Spring Program Mar 24 – Jun 6, 2014 10 Weeks $69.72 $137.18 $204.64 $272.10 $339.57 $407.03

Summer Program Jun 30 – Aug 30, 2014 9 Weeks $62.98 $123.69 $184.41 $245.12 $305.83 $366.55

Six Steps to Successful Swimming Lessons

1. Participate in a Leisure Swim before the first lesson. rient your child to the change room, washrooms and pool. Everyone likes to know what to expect. Have fun in the water and practice skills that your child already knows.

2. H ave your child assessed to determine the appropriate level you should register your child. We offer free of charge screening during any leisure swimming time at all City of St. Catharines Pools.

3. S wimming is like any other skill; it requires lots of patience, practice and positive feedback. Children need to progress at their own rate. Talk with your child about their lessons and have realistic expectations. Look upon swim lessons as a long-term progression, a time for enjoyment in a special environment!

4. S peak to your child’s instructor. Ask about their progress and any areas that you could work on with your child during Leisure Swim.

5. L ook for the Head Guard to help direct you to where you should be.

They provide a link between you and the Instructor. Ask the Head Guard and they will be happy to assist you.

6. P lease check your registration receipt carefully for lesson dates, times and cancellations due to holidays and special events.

Evaluation Process

Parent updates will take place mid and end of session.

Children in the Red Cross levels are progressively evaluated throughout the session. Each child will receive a progress card at the end of each session. Children completing a level will receive a badge or a sticker.

Progress reports and report cards are kept on file or one complete session. If your child has not taken lessons for more than a year or you are unsure as to which level they should be registered in, please bring your child to any Leisure Swim for a free assessment.

Lesson Information

✓ There will be no make-up classes due to absenteeism, thunder, lightning, pool foulings, emergency or maintenance closings. ✓ In the event of a pool closure, children will be taught water safety and are encouraged to come to the lesson. ✓ Classes are geared to students registered in the appropriate Level only. Anyone who registers in an incorrect level (above or below the child’s ability) will be de-registered and will be charged an administration fee. ✓ Insuffici t registrations may result in class changes or cancellations.

Some classes may be combined with another.

Lesson Fees Outdoor Pools Level 5 Classes Starfish to Whale $27.26 Swim Kids Levels 1-6 $27.26 Swim Kids Levels 7-10 $29.76 St.Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Level 5 Classes 8 Classes Starfish to Whale $27.26 $42.26 Swim Kids Levels 1-6 $27.26 $42.26 Swim Kids Levels 7-10 $31.01 $46.26 Private Lessons 5 Classes 8 Classes Children $78.26 $123.86 Adults $95.09 $150.82 Older Adults $88.14 $139.70 Semi-Private Lessons 5 Classes 8 Classes Children $63.51 $100.25 Adults $84.30 $133.54 Older Adults $71.47 $112.98 All fees are per participant

10 Classes $52.26 $52.26 $59.76 10 Classes $154.26 $187.92 $174.02 10 Classes $124.76 $166.34 $140.69

Remember

Please Keep the Pool Area Clean!

Please remember to bring your indoor sandals or slippers when you come to the pool. Street shoes and strollers are not permitted on the pool deck.

In addition, remember to shower using warm water and soap before entering the pool. Thanks for helping to keep the change rooms and pool deck clean, and the swimmers healthy and happy!

Please Shower Before You Swim

It’s CLEAN, It’s GREEN, It’s the LAW Regulation 565/90 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act states that: Every bather shall take a shower or bath using soap and warm water before entering the deck.

Pool Fouling

Everyone is affected when the pool is fouled. Babies, tots and those without bowel control must wear snug protective swim diapers.

All participants should avoid eating or drinking too much prior to swimming and those not feeling well should stay at home.

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Swimming Lessons

AQUATICS

Swimming Lessons All Classes are 30 minutes with a maximum of 5 participants.

Preschool Starfish (4 to 12 months) In this introductory class for infants and their parent/caregiver, participants will have the opportunity to experience buoyancy and movement through songs and play in the water.

They will have the opportunity to learn front, back and vertical positions in the water and shallow water entries and exits. To enter this level, babies must be able to hold their head up. This level is participation-based only, without formal evaluation.

Preschool Salamander (3 to 5 years) Salamander is the next progression in the Red Cross Swim Preschool Program following the completion of Sea Otter. In this class, participants will work on improving their front and back flo t and jumping into chest-deep water unassisted. Kicking is added to the front and back glide and swimmers will be able to swim 2 metres upon completion. Emphasis is on safety skills including choosing flo ting objects for assistance, using a Personal Flotation Device (PFD).

Preschool Duck (12 to 24 months) In this beginner class for toddlers and their parent/caregiver, participants will have the opportunity to learn rhythmic breathing, moving forward and backward, front and back flo t with recovery, and shallow water entries and exits. Age is the only condition for entering this level. This level is participation-based only, without formal evaluation.

Preschool Sunfish (3 to 6 years) Sunfish is the n xt progression in the Red Cross Swim Preschool Program following the completion of Salamander. In this class for preschoolers participants learn to swim 5 metres, flo t without assistance in deep water, and jump into chest deep water while maintaining surface support for 5 seconds. Emphasis is on safety skills including deep water skills and use of a Personal Flotation Device (PFD).

Preschool Sea Turtle (24 to 36 months) In this beginner class for toddlers and their parent/caregiver, participants will have the opportunity to work on submersion, front and back flo ts and glides, jumping into chest-deep water with assistance, kicking on front and front swim.

This level is participation based only, without formal evaluation.

Preschool Sea Otter (3 to 5 years) Sea Otter is the next progression in the Red Cross Swim Preschool Program following the preschooler turning 3 years of age. In this beginner class for preschoolers without parent participation, participants will learn to swim through fun games and songs, and the basics of front and back flo ts with glides, kicking on front with a buoyant object, and will be able to swim 1 metre upon completion of this level. Emphasis is on safety skills including site orientation, safe entries and exits and using a PFD.

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Preschool Crocodile (3 to 6 years) Crocodile is the next progression in the Red Cross Swim Preschool Program following the completion of Sunfish. I this class preschoolers, participants learn to swim 5 m on their front and back, increase their distance on front and back glide with kick to 7 metres, jump into deep water, maintain surface support for 10 seconds and begin using rhythmic breathing. Emphasis is on safety skills including recognizing when a swimmer needs help.

Preschool Whale (3 to 6 years) Whale is the next progression in the Red Cross Swim Preschool Program following the completion of Crocodile.

In this class for preschoolers, participants learn to swim 15 metres, jump into chest deep water while maintaining surface support for 20 seconds and perform a front and back swim for 10 metres. Emphasis is on safety skills including when and where to swim, sitting dives, jumping into and changing direction in deep water and throwing assists.

Swim Kids Level 1-6 classes are 30 minutes with a maximum of 6 participants.

Swim Kids Level 7-10 classes are 60 minutes with a maximum of 10 participants.

Swim Kids Level 1 (5 to 12 years) In this class participants receive an orientation to water and the pool area and work on flo ts and glides. Emphasis is on building endurance by working on the 5 metre front swim.

Swim Kids Level 7 (5 to 12 years) In this class participants build skills and endurance for the front crawl 50 metres, back crawl 50 metres and elementary backstroke 25 metre and are introduced to whip kick on the front 15 metres . Participants learn about airway and breathing obstructions and participate in reaching assists with rescue equipment. Swimming endurance is increased to a 150 metre swim.

Swim Kids Level 2 (5 to 12 years) In this class participants work on propulsion skills to move through the water. Participants work on front swim 10 metre, front and back glides with flut er kick, side glides and a roll over glide with 5 metre kick. Emphasis is on weight transfer, calling EMS and creating awareness about deep water activities and proper use of a personal Flotation Device (PFD). Fitness activities include the flut er kick 10 metre and a distance swim 10 metres.

Swim Kids Level 3 (5 to 12 years) In this class participants increase their distance on front and back glide with flut er kick, perform flut er kick unassisted, wear a PFD in deep water, flo t in deep water, and swim 15 metres continuously. Emphasis on water safety includes when and where to swim, sitting dives and surface support for 20 seconds. Endurance is achieved by building strength in the flut er kick and a 15 metre swim.

Swim Kids Level 4 (5 to 12 years) In this class participants learn back swim with shoulder roll and front crawl 10 metre, work on flut er kick on back, and perform kneeling dives. Participants work on surface support (45 seconds, deep water) and develop a greater sense of self safety by understanding their own limits. Endurance is built through a 25 metre swim.

Swim Kids Level 5 (5 to 12 years) In this class for children participants develop front crawl 15 metre, learn back crawl 15 metre and whip kick on back. Emphasis in on water safety skills including how to be a safe boater, cold water survival, stride entries and treading water for 1 minute. Endurance is developed through flut er kick 25 metres and a distance swim of 50 metres. Swim Kids Level 5 uses continuous evaluation for participants to progress.

Swim Kids Level 6 (5 to 12 years) In this class participants increase their distance on front and back crawl 25 metres, learn elementary back stroke 15 metres, and learn dolphin kick. Emphasis is on water safety skills including how to be a safe boater, when and where to go on ice, throwing assist without a line, head-first s ulling on back 10 metres, and treading water 1:30 minutes and front dives. Endurance is built through a 75 metre swim.

Swim Kids Level 8 (5 to 12 years) In this class participants will increase their distance on front and back crawl 75 metre, and elementary back stroke 25 metre. Participants will learn breast stroke 15 metre, eggbeater/tread water, and perform feet-first su face dives and standing shallow dives. Emphasis is on water safety including hypothermia and the dangers of open water.

Swimming endurance is increased to 300 metres.

Swim Kids Level 9 (5 to 12 years) In this class participants refine the f ont crawl 100 metre, back crawl 100 metre, elementary backstroke 50 metre and breaststroke 25 metre, encouraging participants to combine different strokes and kicks 3 min. for fitnes . Participants also learn sidestroke kick and work on head-first surface dives and learn about wise choices, peer influen es and selfrescue from ice. Endurance is built through a 400 metre swim.

Swim Kids Level 10 (5 to 12 years) In this class participants have a final assessme t of the strokes for technique and distance (front crawl 100 metre, back crawl 100 metre, elementary backstroke 50 metre and breast stroke 50 metre) and introduces sidestroke. Participants learn about sun safety, rescue of others from the ice, and head-first and eet-first su face dives with underwater swim. Endurance is built using the dolphin kick and a 500 metre swim.

Swim All Year In this class your child(ren) will swim on the same day and time from September to June and you only register once. Participants will learn and move through the Red Cross Learn to Swim program at their own pace in a comfortable, consistent envrionment. Select the starting level based on your child’s current swimming ability and watch your child improve on his/her swimming skills. Evaluation of swimming skills is done on a continual basis.

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Swimming Lessons

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Swimming Lessons Progression Base

Red Cross Swim Preschool Swimmers progress through Starfish, uck and Sea Turtle is based on participation and age.

Pre-schoolers aged three to fi e move through the Sea Otter through Whale levels based on skill evaluation.

Red Cross Swim Kids Uses continuous evaluation for swimmers to progress through the levels.

Red Cross Swim Teens/Adults is based on personal interest and goal setting.

Red Cross Swim Preschool

Red Cross Swim Kids

Red Cross Swim Teens / Swim Adults

Starfis

Level 1

Basics Level 1

Duck

Level 2

Basics Level 2

Sea Turtle

Level 3

Stroke Correction

Sea Otter

Level 4

Aquatic Endurance

Salamander

Level 5

Sunfis

Level 6

Crocodile

Level 7

Whale

Level 8

Legend:

Level 9 Complete or Incomplete Incomplete Complete

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Level 10

Private Swimming Lessons

In these classes, participants 3 years & over benefit f om special attention and plenty of practice. Private lessons are restricted to the Red Cross Levels of Sea Otter to Whale, Swim Kids 1-10, Swim Teens and Swim Adults.

Semi-Private Swimming Lessons

Do you have two participants who would benefit f om personal instruction? The answer is semi-private lessons: one instructor-two participants. Expand any available private lesson to a two person class. Simply select the time of the private swim lesson and request it to be converted to semi-private lessons. You bring/arrange the two participants. If you are using the ePlay online system, register one

of the two participants in the class to lock-in your time slot. Then contact a customer service centre to adjust the class size, register the second participant, and make your final p yment.

It is recommended that semi-private lesson participants be within one swim level up or down from one another.

Instructor Requests

Staff eview all requests for specific inst uctors or specific gender o instructor and take all requests into consideration; however, the City of St. Catharines is unable to guarantee that any specific equest will be granted. Please contact a customer service representative to make a request or email online with ePlay.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Spring Weekly Private Lessons

Monday Starts March 24 10 classes Cancelled May 19

Tuesday Starts March 25 10 classes

Wednesday Starts March 26 10 classes

Thursday Starts March 27 10 classes

Friday Starts March 28 10 classes Cancelled April 18

Saturday Starts March 29 10 classes

Sunday Starts March 30 10 classes Cancelled April 20

9:00am*

66512

4:00pm

66462

9:00am*

66514

4:00pm

66478

9:00am*

66518

10:00am*

66501

11:00am*

66510

9:30am*

66515

4:30pm

66475

9:30am*

66547

4:30pm

66481

9:30am*

66517

10:00am

66543

12:30pm*

66506

11:00am*

66455

5:00pm

66463

1:00pm*

66520

4:30pm

66495

1:00pm*

66522

10:00am

66551

12:30pm

66505

11:00am*

66519

5:00pm*

66544

2:30pm*

66521

4:30pm

66487

2:00pm*

66489

10:30am*

66496

1:00pm*

66508

11:30am*

66456

5:00pm*

66466

4:00pm

66471

5:30pm*

66485

4:00pm*

66483

10:30am*

66538

1:00pm*

66511

4:00pm*

66457

5:00pm

66503

4:00pm

66472

5:30pm

66535

4:00pm*

66488

10:30am

66550

1:00pm

66507

4:00pm

66453

5:00pm

66464

4:30pm*

66476

6:00pm*

66482

4:00pm*

66490

11:00am*

66498

1:00pm

66527

4:30pm

66458

6:00pm*

66465

4:30pm

66480

6:30pm*

66545

4:30pm

66484

11:00am*

66497

1:30pm*

66528

5:00pm*

66459

6:00pm

66529

5:30pm

66473

7:00pm*

66546

4:30pm

66542

11:00am

66530

1:30pm*

66516

5:00pm*

66494

6:30pm*

66467

5:30pm*

66477

7:30pm*

66539

4:30pm*

66540

11:30am*

66500

1:30pm

66509

5:00pm

66454

6:30pm*

66534

6:00pm

66474

7:30pm*

66537

4:30pm*

66541

11:30am

66526

5:30pm*

66461

6:30pm*

66468

8:00pm*

66504

5:00pm*

66491

5:30pm*

66460

7:00pm*

66469

8:00pm*

66531

5:30pm*

66492

7:00pm*

66470

5:30pm*

66523

7:00pm

66486

5:30pm

66493

7:00pm

66502

6:00pm*

66549

6:00pm*

66548

6:00pm

66532

6:00pm

66536

*Private Swim Lesson is offered in the Leisure Pool and are limited to Sea Otter, Salamander, Sunfish, rocodile, Whale and Swim Kids 1 and Swim Kids 2 levels

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AQUATICS

Private & Semi-Private Lessons

AQUATICS

Private & Semi-Private Lessons St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Summer Weekly Private Lessons

Monday Starts June 30 8 classes

Tuesday Starts July 1 8 classes

Wednesday Starts July 2 8 classes

Thursday Starts July 3 8 classes

Friday Starts July 4 8 classes

Saturday Starts July 5 8 classes

Sunday Starts July 6 8 classes

4:00pm*

68647

6:00pm*

68654

5:30pm *

68522

6:00pm

68707

4:00pm

68669

9:00am

68531

11:00am

68689

4:00pm

68525

6:00pm

68518

5:30pm*

68659

6:00pm

68661

4:00pm

68668

9:00am

68678

11:00am*

68697

4:00pm

68557

6:30pm*

68655

6:00pm*

68660

6:30pm

68662

4:00pm

68667

9:30am

68532

11:00am

68710

4:30pm*

68649

6:30pm

68651

6:00pm*

68523

7:00pm

68663

4:30pm

68672

9:30am*

68682

11:00am

68709

4:30pm

68558

7:00pm

68652

6:30pm*

68519

7:00pm*

68665

4:30pm

68671

9:30am

68679

11:30am

68688

4:30pm

68527

7:30pm*

68653

7:00pm*

68520

7:30pm*

68666

4:30pm

68670

10:00am*

68683

11:30am

68687

5:00pm*

68650

7:30pm

68521

7:30pm

68664

5:00pm

68675

10:00am*

68680

11:30am*

68698

5:00pm

68706

7:30pm

68656

5:00pm

68674

10:00am

68533

11:30am*

68696

5:00pm

68646

8:00pm

68657

5:00pm

68673

10:30am*

68684

12:00pm*

68700

5:30pm*

68524

8:00pm

68658

5:00pm

68526

10:30am*

68708

12:00pm*

68699

5:30pm*

68648

5:30pm*

68677

10:30am

68534

12:00pm

68536

7:30pm

68517

5:30pm*

68676

11:00am*

68685

12:00pm

68690

8:00pm

68830

5:30pm

68528

11:00am

68535

12:00pm

68831

6:00pm*

68529

11:30am*

68686

12:30pm*

68691

11:30am

68539

12:30pm*

68701

12:30pm

68537

6:00pm

68530

12:30pm

68538

1:00pm

68692

1:00pm*

68702

1:00pm*

68703

1:30pm

68694

1:30pm

68693

1:30pm

68540

1:30pm*

68695

* Private Swim Lesson is offered in the Leisure Pool and are limited to Sea Otter, Salamander, Sunfish, rocodile, Whale and Swim Kids 1 and Swim Kids 2 levels.

Burgoyne Woods

Summer Daily Private Lessons Time

Session One June 30 - July 4 5 classes

Session Two July 7 - 11 5 classes

Session Three July 14 - 18 5 classes

Session Four July 21 - 25 5 classes

Session Five July 28 Aug 1 5 classes

Session Six Aug 4 - 8 5 classes

Session Seven Aug 11 - 15 5 classes

Session Eight Aug 18 - 22 5 classes

9:30am

68503

68504

68505

68506

68507

68803

68508

68509

10:30am

68510

68511

68512

68513

68514

68804

68515

68516

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St.Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Summer Daily Private Lessons

Time

Session One Jun 30 - Jul 4 5 classes

Session Two Jul 7 - 11 5 classes

Session Three Jul 14 - 18 5 classes

Session Four Jul 21 - 25 5 classes

Session Five Jul 28 - Aug 1 5 classes

Session Six Aug 4 - 8 5 classes

Session Seven Aug 11 - 15 5 classes

Session Eight Aug 18 - 22 5 classes

Session Nine Aug 25 - 29 5 classes

8:00am

68576*

68577*

68578*

68579*

68580*

68581*

68582*

68583*

68808*

8:30am

68584*

68585*

68586*

68587*

68588*

68589*

68590*

68591*

68807*

9:00am

68541

68542

68704

68602

68603

68546

68605

68606

68809

9:00am

68600

68601

68543

68544

68545

68604

68547

68548

68810

9:30am

68549

68550

68551

68552

68553

68554

68555

68556

68814

9:30am

68829

68828

68827

68826

68825

68824

68823

68822

68813

10:00am

68607*

68561

68562*

68563

68611

68612

68566

68559*

68817*

10:00am

68560

68608

68609

68610

68564

68565

68636*

68567

68815

10:00am

68568

68569

68570

68571

68572

68573

68574

68613

68811

10:00am

68630*

68631*

68632

68633*

68634*

68635*

68705

68575

68816

10:30am

68592

68623

68624*

68595

68681*

68597

68628

68599

68818*

10:30am

68622

68593

68594

68625

68596

68643*

68598

68629

68819

10:30am

68638*

68639*

68640*

68641*

68626

68627

68644*

68645*

68820

10:30am

68614

68615

68616

68617

68618

68619

68620

68621

68821

* Private Swim Lesson is offered in the Leisure Pool and are limited to Sea Otter, Salamander, Sunfish, rocodile, Whale and Swim Kids 1 and Swim Kids 2 levels.

ool trip h c s e t a im t l u e h t

Leofest

The ultimate school trip to the historic Lakeside Park Carousel for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3 students.

Thursday, June 12, 2014 9:45a.m. – 2p.m.

This one day multi school festival will feature: Educational workshop by St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre staff Painting and woodworking demonstration by the Friends of the Carousel volunteers Outdoor games, active play, inflatable bouncers, carousel themed crafts Tour and rides on the Carousel Visit to the Port Dalhousie Older Adult Centre Space is limited.

Make a reservation for your school at 905.688.5601 ext. 1556 or lmambella@stcatharines.ca Cit y of St. Catharines • Recreation and Communit y Services Department Tel: 905.688.5600 • TT Y: 905.688.4TT Y (4889) • www.stcatharines.ca Twitter@StCRecServices • Facebook.com/cit yofstcatharines

Register online at www.stcatharines.ca/ePlay • 29

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Summer Daily Private Lessons

AQUATICS

Spring Swimming Lessons St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Spring Weekly Lessons

Level

Monday Starts March 24 10 classes cancelled May 19

Tuesday Starts March 25 10 classes

Starfish

9:00am

66557

5:00pm 66558

10:00am

66559

Duck

9:30am

66567

7:00pm 66568

5:00pm

66569

10:30am

66570

Starfish/ Duck

4:30pm

66560

1:00pm 5:30pm

66563 66566

11:30am

66564

11:00am

66565

Sea Turtle

11:00am 4:00pm 5:30pm

66571 66572 66573

6:30pm 66575 9:00am 66584 5:30pm

2:00pm 66576

5:30pm 66577

66578

9:30am 2:30pm 5:00pm

66579 66580 66581

11:00am

66582

11:30am

66583

Sea Otter

9:00am 11:00am 11:30am 5:00pm

66601 66585 66586 66587

5:30pm 66606 9:30am 66602 5:00pm 5:30pm 66588 1:30pm 66589 5:00pm 6:00pm 66611 2:30pm 66590 6:00pm

4:00pm 66591

5:30pm 66592

66593 66610 66614

9:00am 9:30am 2:30pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:00pm

66604 66594 66595 66596 66603 66597 66612 66613

11:00am 11:30am

66609 66598

11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm

66599 66605 66608 66600 66607

9:30am 11:30am Salamander 4:30pm 5:30pm

66626 66615 66616 66617

5:30pm 66635 9:30am 66620 5:30pm 6:00pm 66618 2:00pm 66621 6:00pm 7:00pm 66619 4:00pm 66622

5:30pm 66623

66624 66634

9:00am 2:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm

66625 66633 66627 66628

10:00am 10:30am

66629 66630

11:30am 1:00pm

66631 66632

Sunfish

11:30am 4:00pm 5:00pm

66636 66637 66638

6:30pm 66639 9:00am 66640 6:00pm

1:00pm 66641

4:00pm 66642

4:30pm 66643

66651

1:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm

66644 66645 66646

10:00am 11:00am

66647 66648

11:30am 1:30pm

66649 66652

Crocodile

4:30pm

66653

6:00pm 66654 4:00pm 66655 5:00pm

66656

1:30pm

66658

10:30am

66659

11:00am 1:30pm

66660 66661

Crocodile/ Whale

5:30pm

66662

6:30pm 66663

Whale

4:30pm

66665

7:00pm 66666 4:30pm 66667

5:00pm

66670

11:30am

66671

12:30pm

66672

Wednesday Starts March 26 10 classes

1:30pm 66561 4:30pm 66562

Thursday Starts March 27 10 classes

Friday Starts March 28 10 classes cancelled April 18

Saturday Starts March 29 10 classes

Sunday Starts March 30 10 classes cancelled April 20

All Starfish, uck, Sea Turtle, Sea Otter, Salamander, Sunfish, rocodile and Whale and Swim Kids 1 and Swim Kids 2 classes take place in the Leisure pool.

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St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Spring Weekly Lessons

Level

Monday Starts March 24 10 classes cancelled May 19

Tuesday Starts March 25 10 classes

Swim Kids 1

4:30pm

66673

5:30pm 66676

4:30pm

66674

6:00pm

66675

Swim Kids 1/2

5:00pm

66677

5:00pm 66678

Swim Kids 2

4:00pm

66682

6:00pm 66687 6:30pm 66685

5:30pm

66683

5:30pm

66686 4:30pm

66684

Swim Kids 3

4:00pm 5:00pm

66688 66689

4:30pm 66698 5:30pm 66690

5:00pm 6:30pm

66697 66691

4:00pm

66692 4:00pm

66693

Swim Kids 4

4:30pm

66699

4:00pm 66700

7:00pm

66701

4:00pm

66702 4:00pm

66703

Swim Kids 4/5

4:00pm

66704

4:00pm

66707 4:00pm

66708

Swim Kids 5

4:00pm

66709

4:30pm 66716 5:30pm 66710

4:30pm

66711

4:00pm

66712 5:00pm

5:30pm

66713 66715

Swim Kids 6

4:00pm

66717

4:00pm 66718 5:30pm 66719

4:30pm 6:30pm

66722 4:00pm 66720

66721

Swim Kids 7/8

4:30pm

66725

6:30pm 66731

4:00pm

66727

4:30pm

66728 4:30pm

66732

Swim Kids 9/10 6:30pm

66733

4:00pm 66734

5:30pm

66735

7:30pm 64808

5:00pm

64809

Swim All Year

Wednesday Starts March 26 10 classes

Thursday Starts March 27 10 classes

Friday Starts March 28 10 classes cancelled April 18

Saturday Starts March 29 10 classes

Sunday Starts March 30 10 classes cancelled April 20

11:30am 66681 12:30pm

66680

10:00am 66694 12:30pm

1:00pm

66696 66695

1:30pm

66706

12:30pm

66714

11:30am 66723

1:30pm

66724

10:00am 66730

1:00pm

66729

11:00am 66737 12:30pm

66736

9:00am 9:30am

64812

10:30am 66705

64810 12:00pm 64811

All Starfish, uck, Sea Turtle, Sea Otter, Salamander, Sunfish, rocodile and Whale and Swim Kids 1 and Swim Kids 2 classes take place in the Leisure pool.

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AQUATICS

Summer Swimming Lessons St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Summer Weekly Lessons

Monday Starts June 30 8 classes

Level

Tuesday Starts July 1 8 classes

Wednesday Starts July 2 8 classes

Thursday Starts July 3 8 classes

Friday Starts July 4 8 classes

Saturday Starts July 5 8 classes

Sunday Starts July 6 8 classes

67655

11:00am 67656 12:00pm 67657

67682

5:30pm 67670 11:00am 67671

11:30am 67672 12:30pm 67673

7:30pm

67688

6:00pm 67689

67715

7:00pm

67716

6:00pm 67717 11:00am 67718

6:30pm 67747 6:30pm

67732

7:30pm

67733

6:00pm 67734

67749

7:00pm

67750

7:00pm

67751

4:30pm

67764

6:30pm

Swim Kids 1

4:30pm

67777

Swim Kids 2

4:00pm

67792

6:30pm 67793

Swim Kids 3

5:00pm 6:30pm

Swim Kids 4

Starfish/Duck

5:30pm

67653

6:00pm

67654

Sea Turtle

5:00pm

67667

6:00pm 67668 7:00pm

67669

7:00pm

Sea Otter

5:00pm 5:30pm

67684 67685

6:00pm 67686 5:30pm

67687

Salamander

4:30pm 5:00pm

67713 67714

6:00pm 67720 5:30pm

Sunfish

4:00pm

67731

Crocodile

4:00pm

Whale

9:30am

10:30am 67690 11:00am 67711 11:30am 67691 12:00pm 67692 11:00am 67719 12:30pm 67729

10:00am 67735 11:30am 67737 11:30am 67736 1:30pm 67738 9:30am 67752 10:30am 67753

1:00pm

67754

67765

10:00am 67766

1:00pm

67767

6:30pm 67778 6:30pm

67779

10:00am 67780 11:30am 67790

1:30pm

67781

6:00pm 7:00pm

67794 67805

11:00am 67795

1:30pm

67796

67808 67809

6:00pm 67810 6:30pm

67811

4:30pm 67812

10:00am 67823 11:30am 67813

1:00pm

67822

4:00pm 6:30pm

67825 67826

6:30pm 67827 6:30pm

67828

6:30pm

67829

4:00pm 67830

9:00am 67831 11:00am 67842 10:00am 67832 1:30pm 67841

Swim Kids 5

4:30pm 7:00pm

67845 67846

7:30pm 67847 7:00pm

67848

6:30pm

67849

5:30pm 68753 10:30am 67850

Swim Kids 6

4:00pm 7:00pm

67862 67863

7:00pm 67864 7:00pm

67865

6:00pm

67866

5:00pm 67867

Swim Kids 7/8

4:30pm

67881

6:00pm 67882

7:00pm

67883

4:00pm 67884 11:00am 67885 12:00pm 67886

Swim Kids 9/10

7:30pm

67896

6:00pm 67897

7:30pm

67806

5:30pm 67908

1:00pm

67851

9:30am 67868 11:30am 67879 10:30am 67869 1:00pm 67870

9:00am

67898 12:00pm 67899

All Starfish, uck, Sea Turtle, Sea Otter, Salamander, Sunfish, rocodile and Whale and Swim Kids 1 and Swim Kids 2 classes take place in the Leisure pool.

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St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Summer Daily Lessons

Time

Session One Jun 30 Jul 4 5 classes

Session Two Jul 7 - 11 5 classes

Session Three Jul 14 - 18 5 classes

Session Four Jul 21 - 25 5 classes

Session Five Jul 28 Aug 1 5 classes

Session Six Aug 4 - 8 5 classes

Session Seven Aug 11 - 15 5 classes

Session Eight Aug 18 - 22 5 classes

Session Nine Aug 25 - 29 5 classes

Starfish/Duck

10:00am

67658

67659

67660

67661

67662

67663

67664

67665

67666

Sea Turtle

10:30am

67674

67675

67676

67677

67678

67679

67680

67681

67683

Sea Otter

9:00am 10:30am

67693 67701

67694 67702

67695 67703

67696 67704

67697 67705

67698 67706

67699 67707

67700 67708

67709 67710

Salamander

9:30am

67721

67722

67723

67724

67725

67726

67727

67728

67730

Sunfish

10:00am

67739

67740

67741

67742

67743

67744

67745

67746

67748

Crocodile

10:30am

67755

67756

67757

67758

67759

67760

67761

67762

67763

Whale

10:00am

67768

67769

67770

67771

67772

67773

67774

67775

67776

Swim Kids 1

10:00am

67782

67783

67784

67785

67786

67787

67788

67789

67791

Swim Kids 2

10:30am

67797

67798

67799

67800

67801

67802

67803

67804

67807

Swim Kids 3

9:00am

67814

67815

67816

67817

67818

67819

67820

67821

67824

Swim Kids 4

9:30am

67833

67834

67835

67836

67837

67838

67839

67840

67844

Swim Kids 5

9:00am

67852

67853

67854

67855

67856

67857

67858

67859

67861

Swim Kids 6

9:30am

67871

67872

67873

67874

67875

67876

67877

67878

67880

Swim Kids 7/8

10:00am

67887

67888

67889

67890

67891

67892

67893

67894

67895

Swim Kids 9/10

9:00am

67900

67901

67902

67903

67904

67905

67906

67907

67909

Level

All Starfish, uck, Sea Turtle, Sea Otter, Salamander, Sunfish, rocodile and Whale and Swim Kids 1 and Swim Kids 2 classes take place in the Leisure pool.

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AQUATICS

Summer Swimming Lessons Burgoyne Woods

Summer Daily Lessons Time

Session One Jun 30 - Jul 4 5 classes

Session Two July 7 - 11 5 classes

Session Three July 14 - 18 5 classes

Session Four July 21 - 25 5 classes

Session Five Jul 28 - Aug 1 5 classes

Session Six Aug 4 - 8 5 classes

Session Seven Aug 11 - 15 5 classes

Session Eight Aug 18 - 22 5 classes

Sea Otter / Salamander

10:30am

68061

68062

68063

68064

68065

68066

68067

68068

Sunfish

10:30am

68109

68110

68111

68112

68113

68114

68115

68116

Crocodile / Whale

10:00am

68169

68170

68171

68172

68173

68174

68175

68176

Swim Kids 1/2

10:00am

68201

68202

68203

68204

68205

68206

68207

68208

Swim Kids 3/4

10:00am

68299

68300

68301

68302

68303

68304

68305

68306

Swim Kids 5/6

10:30am

68330

68331

68332

68333

68334

68335

68336

68337

Swim Kids 7/8

10:00am

68233

68234

68235

68236

68237

68238

68239

68240

Swim Kids 9/10

10:00am

68266

68267

68268

68269

68270

68271

68272

68273

Level

Lion Dunc Schooley Summer Daily Lessons

Time

Session One Jun 30 - Jul 4 5 classes

Session Two Jul 7 - 11 5 classes

Session Three Jul 14 - 18 5 classes

Session Four Jul 21 - 25 5 classes

Session Five Jul 28 - Aug 1 5 classes

Session Six Aug 4 - 8 5 classes

Session Seven Aug 11 - 15 5 classes

Session Eight Aug 18 - 22 5 classes

Sea Otter / Salamander

10:00am

68069

68070

68071

68072

68073

68074

68075

68076

Sunfish

10:00am

68117

68118

68119

68120

68121

68122

68123

68124

Crocodile / Whale

10:30am

68177

68178

68179

68180

68181

68182

68183

68184

Swim Kids 1/2

10:30am

68209

68210

68211

68212

68213

68214

68215

68216

Swim Kids 3/4

10:00am

68307

68308

68309

68310

68311

68312

68313

68314

Swim Kids 5/6

10:30am

68338

68339

68340

68341

68342

68343

68344

68345

Swim Kids 7/8

10:00am

68241

68242

68243

68244

68245

68246

68247

68248

Swim Kids 9/10

10:00am

68274

68275

68276

68277

68278

68279

68280

68281

Level

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Lancaster

Summer Daily Lessons Time

Session One Jun 30 - Jul 4 5 classes

Session Two Jul 7 - 11 5 classes

Session Three Jul 14 - 18 5 classes

Session Four Jul 21 - 25 5 classes

Session Five Jul 28 - Aug 1 5 classes

Session Six Aug 4 - 8 5 classes

Session Seven Aug 11 - 15 5 classes

Session Eight Aug 18 - 22 5 classes

Sea Otter

10:00am

68077

68078

68079

68080

68081

68082

68083

68084

Salamander

10:30am 11:00am

68085 68125

68086 68126

68087 68127

68088 68128

68089 68129

68090 68130

68091 68131

68092 68132

Sunfish

10:30am

68093

68094

68095

68096

68097

68098

68099

68100

Crocodile / Whale

11:00am

68161

68162

68163

68164

68165

68166

68167

68168

Swim Kids 1/2

10:00am

68193

68194

68195

68196

68197

68198

68199

68200

Swim Kids 3/4

11:30am

68291

68292

68293

68294

68295

68296

68297

68298

Swim Kids 5/6

11:30am

68322

68323

68324

68325

68326

68327

68328

68329

Swim Kids 7/8

10:00am

68225

68226

68227

68228

68229

68230

68231

68232

Swim Kids 9/10

10:00am

68258

68259

68260

68261

68262

68263

68264

68265

Level

Port Dalhousie

Summer Daily Lessons Time

Session One Jun 30 - Jul 4 5 classes

Session Two Jul 7 - 11 5 classes

Session Three Jul 14 - 18 5 classes

Session Four Jul 21 - 25 5 classes

Session Five Jul 28 - Aug 1 5 classes

Session Six Aug 4 - 8 5 classes

Session Seven Aug 11 - 15 5 classes

Session Eight Aug 18 - 22 5 classes

Sea Otter / Salamander

10:00am

68053

68054

68055

68056

68057

68058

68059

68060

Sunfish

10:30am

68101

68102

68103

68104

68105

68106

68107

68108

Crocodile / Whale

10:30am

68153

68154

68155

68156

68157

68158

68159

68160

Swim Kids 1/2

10:00am

68185

68186

68187

68188

68189

68190

68191

68192

Swim Kids 3/4

10:30am

68283

68284

68285

68286

68287

68288

68289

68290

Swim Kids 5/6

10:00am

68282

68315

68316

68317

68318

68319

68320

68321

Swim Kids 7/8

10:00am

68217

68218

68219

68220

68221

68222

68223

68224

Swim Kids 9/10

10:00am

68249

68251

68252

68253

68254

68255

68256

68257

Level

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AQUATICS

Summer Swimming Lessons

AQUATICS

Instructional Swimming Dynamite Drop In Swim Lessons (3 to 12 years)

In this drop in pay as you go swim lesson class for children (3 to 12 years) participants will be split into four groups: Preschool, Just Getting Started, Learn to Swim and Swim Skill Development. The multi-level teaching concept will be used, allowing instructors to teach participants with various skill levels within the same group. This swim lesson concept is perfect for those who cannot take “regular” lessons due to vacations, time constraints, when your schedule does not fit our “regular” lessons or when you would like extra practice.

Please note that the same instructor is not guaranteed, nor will badges be provided. Ratio 1 staff: 6 participants per level.

Payment will be accepted no earlier than 1/2 hour before class start time.

St.Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Days Dates & Times Fee Sat & Sun Mar 29-June 8, 4:00pm-4:45pm $3.00 Lion Dunc Schooley Sat & Sun June 30-Aug 22, 11:00am-11:45am $3.00

Angel Fish (5 to 14yrs)

In this class for children aged 5 – 14 years children with learning, physical or intellectual difficulties will focus on developing sound water safety habits and basic swimming skills. To participate in this program, each child must be accompanied in the water by a caregiver/ volunteer. The caregiver/volunteer must be at least 14 years of age and comfortable in a water environment. The caregiver/volunteer should be familiar with the child’s physical and emotional needs and be capable of managing their general progress in a safe manner. Our qualified Adapted Aquatics Instructors will work with caregivers/volunteers to help children learn to swim and be water safe. An affordable alternative for children with unique physical or educational needs who struggle in our Red Cross Swim Program.

St.Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 66552 Thu Mar 27, 6:30pm-7:30pm 10 $59.76 67011 Thu Jul 3, 6:00pm-7:00pm 8 $48.26

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Swim Time 101 (3 to 10 years)

In this class for children (3 to 10 years) the swimmers will work on the curriculum of the Sea Otter to Swim Kids 2 levels. The swimmers will be divided according to their ability. This program will be held in the Lane Pool. This is a great program for children who are home schooled or in school half days.

St.Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 66553 Tue Mar 25, 2:00pm-3:00pm 10 $59.76 66554 Thu Mar 27, 2:00pm-3:00pm 10 $59.76

Swim Time 201 (6 to 12 years)

In this class for children (6 to 12 years) the swimmers will work on the curriculum of the Swim Kids 3 to Swim Kids 10 levels. The swimmers will be divided according to their ability. This program will be held in the Lane Pool. This is a great program for children who are home schooled or in school half days.

St.Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 66555 Tue Mar 25, 2:00pm-3:00pm 10 $59.76 66556 Thu Mar 27, 2:00pm-3:00pm 10 $59.76

Swim Teens Basics Level 1 & 2 (10 years & over)

In this class for youth (10 years & over) participants will increase their comfort level and confiden e in the water through flo ts, glides, kicking and swimming. Participants will work with their Water Safety Instructor to set goals and priorities to build on their own skill level.

St.Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 66738 Thu Mar 27, 7:30pm-8:30pm 10 $67.24 67272 Mon Jun 30, 6:30pm-7:30pm 8 $54.24

Swim Teens Stroke Correction (10 years & over)

In this class for youth (10 years & over) participants will develop one or more swimming strokes, working toward proficien y and increased endurance. Participants will work with their Water Safety Instructor to choose the strokes and set goals and priorities. This course is ideal for youth looking to develop their strokes or in preparation for taking the Red Cross AWSI course.

St.Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 66739 Mon Mar 24, 7:30pm-8:30pm 10 $67.24

No class May 19, 2014 67273 Mon Jun 30, 7:30pm-8:30pm 8 $54.24

Swim Teens Aquatic Endurance (10 years & over)

In this class for youth (10 years to 18 years) participants will develop one or more swimming strokes, working toward proficien y and increased endurance. Participants will work with their Water Safety Instructor to choose the strokes and set goals and priorities. This course is ideal for youths looking to develop their strokes to train for a triathlon or to build their fitness le els.

St.Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 66740 Mon Mar 24, 6:30pm-7:30pm 10 $67.24

No class May 19, 2014 67274 Mon Jun 30, 6:30pm-7:30pm 8 $54.24

Swim Adults Basics Level 1 & 2 (16 years & over)

In this class for adults (16 years & over) participants will increase their comfort level and confiden e in the water through flo ts, glides, kicking and swimming. Participants will work with their Water Safety Instructor to set goals and priorities to build on their own skill level.

St.Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 66742 Wed Mar 26, 8:00am-9:00am 10 $69.76 66741 Thu Mar 27, 7:30pm-8:30pm 10 $69.76 67283 Mon Jun 30, 6:30pm-7:30pm 8 $56.26 67275 Mon - Fri Jun 30, 8:00am-9:00am 5 $36.01 67276 Mon - Fri Jul 7, 8:00am-9:00am 5 $36.01 67277 Mon - Fri Jul 14, 8:00am-9:00am 5 $36.01 67278 Mon - Fri Jul 21, 8:00am-9:00am 5 $36.01 67279 Mon - Fri Jul 28, 8:00am-9:00am 5 $36.01 67280 Mon - Fri Aug 4, 8:00am-9:00am 5 $36.01 67281 Mon - Fri Aug 11, 8:00am-9:00am 5 $36.01 67282 Mon - Fri Aug 18, 8:00am-9:00am 5 $36.01 67284 Mon - Fri Aug 25, 8:00am-9:00am 5 $36.01

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AQUATICS

Instructional Swimming

AQUATICS

Leadership Programs Why become a lifeguard?

Lifeguards accept an enormous responsibility. They work hard to master principles and skills crucial to one of the greatest risk-management challenges of organized recreation throughout the province. What lifeguards learn about communication, confli t resolution, responsibility, teamwork, public relations and administration serves them well for a lifetime.

How to become a lifeguard

How to become an instructor Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor

National Lifeguard Service Bronze Cross

Swim Teens Stroke Correction (highly recommended) Bronze Cross

Bronze Medallion

* Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid includes AED

Lifesaving Society Bronze Family Instructor

Red Cross Assistant Water Safety Instructor - AWSI * Including HIGH FIVE®

Standard First Aid / CPR (only recognized certifi ates from Canadian Red Cross*, Lifesaving Society, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Ski Patrol)

Bronze Star

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor – WSI

Standard First Aid / CPR (only recognized certifi ates from Canadian Red Cross, Lifesaving Society, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Ski Patrol)

Red Cross Swim Kids 10 * Lifesaving Society Assistant Instructor course is NOT interchangeable

Bronze Medallion Bronze Star

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

Leadership Programs: Consider lifeguarding as an investment in your child’s future!

Leadership Program Requirements Please review all prerequisite requirements carefully. Candidates must ensure that ORIGINAL* certifi ate cards are available for verifi ation on the first d y of the program. Candidates unable to provide original certifi ation cards, or without required certifi ations will not be permitted to continue in the program.

Age requirements Where noted candidates MUST meet the designated age requirement by the last day of the program.

Date of birth will be verified on the first cla . Please bring a copy of your I.D. Candidates that do not meet the age requirements will not be permitted to continue in the program. ‡ Aquatics Leadership Cancellation Policy: For all Aquatics leadership programs, no refunds will be issued.

Withdrawals 14 days prior to the start of the program, a credit will be applied to the account. *For lost or missing certifications please contact the appropriate agency: Lifesaving Society: 416 490-8844 | Red Cross: 1 877 356-3226 Note: For Lifesaving Society courses, a printout using the “Find a Member” feature at www.lifesavingsociety.com is acceptable proof of certifications.

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Bronze Star (target 12 years & over)

In this class for youth and adults (12 years & over) participants will develop problem solving and decision making skills individually and in partners. Participants learn how to keep a cool head and take charge in an emergency. Emphasis is on swimming skills and lifesaving fitnes .

Development of Water Smart confiden e and the lifesaving skills needed to be their own personal lifeguard. The Bronze Star award is excellent preparation for success in the Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Medallion program.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Time Classes Fee 66746 Sat Mar 29, 1:30pm-3:00pm 8 $ 82.26 67287 Thu Jul 3, 6:30pm-8:00pm 8 $ 82.26

Bronze Medallion (13 years & over or completed Bronze Star)

In this class for youth and adults participants will understand the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education - judgment, knowledge, skill and fitnes . Rescuers learn tows and carries, as well as defense methods and releases in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop stroke efficie y and endurance in a 500m timed swim. Participants must be 13 years by the exam date or completed Bronze Star.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 66747 Sat Mar 29, 11:00am-1:30pm 8 $152.26

Exam is May 24, 2014.

67288 Wed Jul 2, 6:30pm-9:00pm 8 $152.26

Exam is August 27, 2014.

Bronze Cross (completed Bronze Medallion)

In this class for youth and adults participants will learn the difference between lifesaving and life guarding. Candidates will learn the principles of emergency care, teamwork and use of specialized equipment and the introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities.

Pre-Requisite for this course are: Bronze Medallion, Standard First Aid/CPR prior to the exam date. Acceptable SFA awards are only from Canadian Red Cross, Lifesaving Society, St. John’s Ambulance or Canadian Ski Patrol.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 66748 Wed Mar 26, 7:00pm-9:30pm 8 $112.25

Exam is May 28, 2014.

67289 Wed Jul 2, 6:30pm-9:00pm 8 $112.25

Exam is August 27, 2014.

National Lifeguard Service (16 years and over)

In this class for youth and adults (16 years & over) participants work towards NLS certifi ation. NLS training consists of core material plus content specific o the working pool environment. NLS is the only nationally recognized lifeguard certifi ation program and is valid in all provinces as the legal certifi ation for lifeguarding throughout Canada.

Pre-Requisites for this course are: 16 years of age by the exam date, Bronze Cross certifi ation and current Standard First Aid/CPR prior to the exam date. Acceptable SFA awards are only from Canadian Red Cross, Lifesaving Society, St. John’s Ambulance or Canadian Ski Patrol.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 68453 Sun Apr 6, 8:00am-5:00pm 5 $280.26

No class April 20, 2014.

70455 M-F Aug 18-22, 8:00am-5:00pm 5 $280.26

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Leadership Programs

AQUATICS

Leadership Programs National Lifeguard Service Recert. (16 years & over) In this class for youth and adults (16 years & over) participants will recertify their National Lifeguard Service awards. Ontario Health Regulations require lifeguards to recertify every 2 years.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 68454 Sat Apr 26, 4:00pm-10:00pm 1 $78.26 66749 Sun Jun 1, 8:00am-4:00pm 1 $78.26 Participants must bring proof of NLS certification.

LSS Bronze Family Instructor (16 years & over)

In this class for youth and adults (16 years & over) participants will prepare to become instructors to teach the Lifesaving Society Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze medal awards and Emergency First Aid. PreRequisites for this course are: 16 years of age before the last class, current Bronze Cross or current NLS and Red Cross AWSI or Lifesaving Society Assistant Instructor.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 68455 Fri May 30, 5:00pm-10:00pm 3 $182.26

Sat May 31, 9:00am-6:00pm

Sun Jun 1, 9:00am-6:00pm

Red Cross AWSI & High Five (15 years & over)

In this class for youth and adults (15 years & over) participants will learn the foundation of instructional skills including teaching methods, learning styles, physical principles, progressions, communication, safety supervision and feedback. Candidates are evaluated during 8 hours of assistant teaching and through individual study assignments.

This certifi ation course is a prerequisite to the Water Safety Instructor Course. Stroke correction (Swim Teens Stroke Correction) is strongly recommended before taking this course. Once certifie , Assistant Water Safety Instructors have two years to become a Water Safety Instructor.

Pre-Requisite for this course is: Red Cross Swim Kids Level 10 or equivalent, 15 years of age before the last class.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 66751 Tues Apr 1, 5:00pm-9:00pm 8 $262.26

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Red Cross WSI (15 years & over)

In this class for youth and adults (15 years & over) participants will further develop their instructional ability by focusing on how to effectively plan and teach the Red Cross Swim continuum - Swim Preschool, Swim Kids and Swim Adults. Candidates apply their teaching skills and knowledge during 12 hours of practical teaching experience.

Pre-Requisites for this course are: 15 years of age before the last class and Red Cross AWSI. St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 68403 Fri May 23, 5:00pm-10:00pm 3 $202.26

Sat May 24, 8:00am-6:00pm

Sun May 25, 8:00am-6:00pm 70555 W-F Aug 6-8, 8:00am-5:00pm 3 $202.26

Red Cross WSI Recert (15 years & over)

In this class for youth and adults (15 years & over) participants will recertify their Red Cross Water Safety Instructor award. Ontario Health Regulations and Canadian Red Cross Society require Water Safety Instructors to recertify every 2 years.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 66753 Sun Apr 13, 8:00am-2:00pm 1 $78.26 67603 Sun May 11, 8:00am-2:00pm 1 $78.26 67604 Sun Jun 8, 8:00am-2:00pm 1 $78.26 Participants must bring proof of certification.

SAIL BOAT PROGRAMMING

Introduction tto oS Sailing ailing oon naK Kirby irby 25

(Three week weeek ssession, ession, TTues. ues. aand nd TThurs. hurs. 66:00 :00 - 99:00) :00)) $ $350 350 Get into Sailing on Saturday, June 21st--Opportunities for free sailing lessons on dinghies on members’ sailboats...check out DYC’s website for details

May 6 - 22 • May 26 - June 12 • June 17 - July 3 July 8 - 24 • July 29 - Aug 14 • Aug 19 - Sept 4 • Sept 9 - Sept 25

An introduction to sailing, outboard motor handling, safe docking and fun on the water.

The Dalhousie Yacht Club has a fully licensed restaurant open to the public on Fridays. Members of the Learn to Sail program are welcome!

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FAMILY RECREATION CENTRE

THE

STORE MORE! WITH

TABLE TENNIS FOR THE FAMILY ILY

Learn to Sail:

Includes Drawer!

Includes equipment and installation!

Easy set up and storage

POOL TABLES FOR ALL BUDGETS AND ROOM SIZES

Youth Programs (Ages 9 and up):

SMASH 3.0 SMASH 5.0 SMASH 7.0

www.discoverdyc.com

INDOOR & OUTDOOR

Get Into Sailing on Saturday June 21st

MANY FLOOR MODEL SAMPLES ON DISPLAY IN SHOWROOM

3 FLOORS OF BARS & BAR ACCESSORIES!

ALL STOOLS: PICK YOUR STYLE, FABRIC + FINISH

OVER 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS 254 Ontario Street St. Catharines 905-641-0841 • www.familyrec.com

BILLIARDS, DARTS, BARSTOOLS AD{TS2944245}

Opportunities for free sailing lessons on dinghies on members’ sailboats..check out DYC’s website for details

CANSail 1 and 2 ( Two week sessions 9:00 - 4:00) Session 1: June 30- July 11 $350

• Family Dentistry • Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry • Aesthetic Dentistry • Orthodontics • Digital Xrays

+ tax if your child is 14 or over Session 2: July 14 - July 25 $390 Session 3 July 28 - Aug 8 $390 Session 4 Aug 11 - Aug 22 $390

CANSail 3 and 4 (Four week sessions 9:00 -4:00) Session 1: June 30 - July 25 $800 Session 2: July 28 - Aug 22 $800 CANSail 5 and 6 (Eight week sessions 9:00 -4:00)

Dr. Kimberley HillJohnston

June 30 - Aug 22

Register online at www.discoverdyc.com or call Club Manager John Brown at 905-934-8325 ext 21

1598 Niagara Stone Road (Hwy 55) AD{TS2958422}

905.468.2128

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Niagara Region provides community health and wellness programs for residents of all ages.

Visit www.niagararegion.ca to learn more.

H E L P I N G S E N I O R S AG E AT H O M E Respite Companion Program provides in-home respite service for those with Alzheimer’s or related dementia and their caregivers.

Adult Day Service provides a fun atmosphere where participants can socialize with other seniors.

Visit www.niagararegion.ca/seniors or call 905-984-2621 or toll-free 1-877-212-3922.

VO L U N T E E R TO P RO M OT E H E A LT H Y L I F E S T Y L E S Female instructors certified in self-defence, dance, aerobics, yoga, fitness, Pilates or Zumba can volunteer with F.U.E.L., an after-school, girls-only, physical activity program.

Motivate your friends, family and coworkers to adopt a more active lifestyle through the Physical Activity Advisor program.

Apply at www.niagararegion.ca/health.

LO O K I N G F O R C H I L D C A R E S E RV I C E S ?

The Niagara Region Child Care Waitlist allows you to apply to multiple service providers with the same form.

Visit www.niagararegion.ca/childcare or call 905-984-6900 or toll-free 1-800-263-7215.

Parents with children aged 2-12 and teens aged 12-16 can register for free parenting courses or seminars through the Triple P Parenting Program.

Call 905-688-8248 ext. 7555 or 1-888-505-6074.

The Niagara Region Bicycle Map has details about trails, bike paths and back roads in Niagara. Access the map at www.niagararegion.ca.

Building Community. Building Lives.

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Recreation Programs Children and youth (grades 6-12) get an average of 7 hours and 48 minutes of screen time per day. Get active. Register for spring recreation programs.

Index

Holiday and PA Day Programs Preschool (0-5 years) Birthday Parties Children (6-10 years) Youth (11-13 years) Teen (14-17 years) Adult (18+ years)

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Program Cancellation Dates Friday, April 18th, 2014 Monday, May 19th, 2014 Tuesday, July 1st, 2014 Monday, August 4th, 2014

Good Friday Victoria Day Canada Day Civic Holiday

Outdoor programs may be cancelled due to rain or inclement weather.

Partners in

Program Reminders

✓ P arent participation is mandatory for certain preschool programs. ✓ N on-marking shoes are required for all gym programs. ✓ R egistration for both Spring and Summer courses is available starting on Tuesday, March 18th, 2014 at 6:00 pm. ✓ F ull program descriptions are available online at www.stcatharines.ca/eplay

Additional Information

Programming If you have an idea for a recreation program and are interested in partnering with the City contact: Lori Mambella Phone: 905.688.5601 ext. 1556 email: lmambella@stcatharines.ca

If you have any questions, concerns or comments please e-mail eplay@stcatharines.ca We value your feedback. If you have recently participated in a recreation program please take this short online survey www.stcatharines.ca/programsurvey.

City of St. Catharines Tel: 905.688.5600 • TTY: 905.688.4TTY (4889) www.stcatharines.ca www.facebook.com/CityofStCatharines Twitter@St_Catharines

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Holiday and PA Day Programs Easter Egg-Stravaganza (6 to 8 years)

Hooray for Friday (6 to 13 years)

Participants will enjoy easter themed games, crafts, and activities including egg decorating.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69615 Wed Apr 16, 5:30pm-7:00pm 1 $8.00

I Love You Mom Craft Night (3 to 5 years)

Participants will enjoy games, crafts and activities celebrating their mom! Emphasis will be on creating a special gift for Mother’s Day. Parent participation is mandatory.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69614 Wed May 7, 5:30pm-7:00pm 1 $8.00

REGISTERED PROGRAMS

Dad You Are The Greatest Craft Night (3 - 5 years)

Participants will enjoy games, crafts and activities celebrating their dad!

Emphasis will be on creating a special gift for Father’s Day. Parent participation is mandatory.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69853 Wed Jun 11, 5:30pm-7:00pm 1 $8.00

Make your PA Day a fun one! This all day registered program will include a variety of activities such as sports, games, crafts, movie, free time and swimming at the Kiwanis Aquatics Centre. Morning drop off is at the Kiwanis Aquatics Centre. After the swim, participants will be bussed to the Port Weller Community Centre for the remainder of the day. Transportation is by bus with instructor supervision. Ratio of participants to instructor is 8:1. All admittance standards for the pool are in effect. Children ages 6 and all non-swimmers will participate in a swim lesson while the others who successfully pass the mandatory swim test will participate in a leisure swim. Participants bring their own lunch, snacks, beverages, swimsuit and towel. Before and after care is also available between 8:00 - 9:00am & 5:00 - 5:30pm ($5 optional).

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69503 Fri Jun 13, 9:00am-5:00pm 1 $30.00 Morning drop off is at Kiwanis Aquatics Centre.

Afternoon pick up is at the Port Weller Community Centre.

MARCH BREAK PROGRAMS

These all day programs for children ages 6 – 13 are available now for registration!

Hooray For Friday All Day Gym Class Dance the Day Away Artsy, Not Fartsy Rec Sampler Hooray For Friday

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Friday, March 7th, 2014 Monday, March 10th, 2014 Tuesday, March 11th, 2014 Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 Thursday, March 13th, 2014 Friday, March 14th, 2014

9:00 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Extended care is also available between 8:00 am – 9:00 am & 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm ($5.00 extra fee). Participants must bring their own peanut free lunch, snacks and beverages. For the Hooray For Friday programs, participants must bring their own bathing suit and towel. All admittance standards for the pool are in effect. For more information contact eplay@stcatharines.ca

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Preschool (0-5 years) Independent Participation Ballet (4 to 5 years)

Going To Be A Star One Day (3 to 5 years)

Participants will learn ballet, jazz, singing, modeling and some exercise activities. Emphasis will be on developing social skills while participating in the performing arts. Participants will work towards a dance performance at the end of the session.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69109 Mon Mar 31, 4:00pm-5:00pm 10 $46.10

Class is cancelled on Monday, May 19th, 2014.

69226 Mon Jun 30, 4:00pm-5:00pm 8 $36.88

Class is cancelled on Monday, August 4th, 2014.

Kinder Kids (3 to 5 years)

Participants will enjoy free play, story time, songs, crafts and exploration without their caregiver. Emphasis will be on social interaction, imagination, creativity and self-discovery. Please bring a nut free snack to each class. Participants must be toilet trained to attend.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69121 Fri Apr 4, 10:15am-11:45am 10 $69.15

Class is cancelled on Friday, April 18th, 2014.

69230 Fri Jul 4, 10:15am-11:45am 8 $55.32 NEW

Little Green Thumbs (3 to 5 years)

This program is designed to teach young inspiring gardeners the basics of planting and growing different types of fruits, vegetables and fl wers. Emphasis will include hands-on fun in the soil along with an introduction to composting and organic farming.

All materials are supplied.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69523 Tue Jul 8, 5:30pm-6:30pm 8 $36.88

NEW

Monkeynastix (2 to 3 years)

Our 2 to 3 year olds begin each class with a fun Monkeynastix song, stretching positions, locomotion and fine mo or activity. Using our specialized equipment, children then participate in the primary activity which focuses on developing a specific s ill such as balance (balance beam), strength (p-bar), gross motor skills (post box) etc.

New equipment and lessons are introduced weekly.

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69604 Wed Apr 2, 4:00pm-4:30pm 10 $89.00 69605 Wed Jul 2, 4:00pm-4:30pm 8 $74.00

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69606 Tue Apr 1, 4:45pm-5:15pm 10 $89.00 69607 Tue Jul 8, 4:45pm-5:15pm 8 $74.00

Monkeynastix (3 to 5 years)

Help your preschooler develop remarkable self image and self confiden e through the individual success they achieve in our program using our specialized equipment and more challenging classes!

Each class begins with a warm up which includes a fun energetic Monkeynastix song, challenging stretching positions, locomotion and fine mo or activity. Children then participate in a main activity circuit with sub stations focussing on a particular theme such as balance, strength, floor s ills, cardio, speed and agility.

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69553 Wed Apr 2, 4:45pm-5:15pm 10 $89.00 69554 Wed Jul 2, 4:45pm-5:15pm 8 $74.00

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69555 Tue Apr 1, 5:30pm-6:00pm 10 $89.00 69603 Tue Jul 8, 5:30pm-6:00pm 8 $74.00

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Participants will learn the basics of ballet. Emphasis will be on centre exercises and movement combinations. Participants will work towards a dance performance at the end of the session.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69097 Mon Mar 31, 5:15pm-6:15pm 10 $46.10

Class is cancelled on Monday, May 19th, 2014.

69225 Mon Jun 30, 5:15pm-6:15pm 8 $36.88

Class is cancelled on Monday, August 4th, 2014.

Preschool (0-5 years) Playball - Watch Me @ 3! (3 years)

Only 8 children per coach so no child is left behind. Lesson plans differ each session.

Playball - On The Ball at 4 (4 years)

This section of the Playball program provides our ‘Playballers’ with a solid grounding and a basic competence in ball skills. The children are exposed to a wide variety of different ball and sports skills in each lesson. The Playball environment remains fun-filled and non competitive . It is in this stage that they have the opportunity to practise the skills more rigorously to develop competence in multiple areas.

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69131 Sat Apr 5, 10:30am-11:15am 10 $89.00

REGISTERED PROGRAMS

Playball - Preps (5 years)

This part of the Playball program focuses on the more demanding ball and sports skills. The Playball environment remains fun-filled an non-competitive . Each child’s needs are taken into consideration, and this is the perfect way for boys and girls to be part of the ‘team’. The foundation skills are laid for the popular sports in which your child may want to participate: hockey, basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, golf and volleyball.

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69134 Sat Apr 5, 11:30am-12:30pm 10 $89.00

Playball - Summer Soccer Nursery (3 to 4 years)

The perfect introduction to soccer skills and team participation for your child. If this is your little one’s first time in sports, a positive, non-competitive and happy experience will help ensure your child’s future sports participation. 3’s and 4’s play together. Make sure your child is part of the team!

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69519 Sat Jul 5, 11:45am-12:30pm 8 $74.00 69513 Sat Jul 12, 10:45am-11:30am 8 $74.00

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Playball is a progressive age appropriate sports coaching program that encourages sport skills and teamwork in a fun and energetic environment. The Playball program provides children with a positive experience that lays the foundation for confide t sports participation for the rest of their lives. This is a comprehensive program of games carefully devised and structured to teach a wide range of sport and social skills. The emphasis is on having fun with movement and playing games with a ball so that the child’s first introduction to sport is a happy and positive one.

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69140 Sat Apr 5, 9:30am-10:15am 10 $89.00

Puppetry with Castlemoon Theatre (3 to 5 years) A fun filled orld of imagination and puppetry. In conjunction with the professional entertainers of Castlemoon Theatre this 8 week course is book theme based (The Paperbag Princess, Snail and the Whale, Looking for a Moose) and will explore the various types of puppet making. Participants will also make a sock puppet of their choice and the final class will include a special puppet pe formance for parents/ families. All materials provided.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69143 Sat Jul 5, 10:30am-11:30am 8 $56.00

Class is cancelled on Saturday, August 2, 2014.

Tiny Tot Dance (3 to 5 years)

Participants will learn basic ballet and jazz steps. Emphasis will be placed on improving motor coordination through movement. Participants work towards a dance performance at the end of the session.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69144 Sat Apr 5, 9:00am-9:45am 10 $38.00 69224 Sat Jul 5, 9:00am-9:45am 8 $31.00

Preschool (0-5 years) Participants will learn the basics of the sport of gymnastics. Emphasis will be on teaching participants how to tumble, roll and build self confiden e.

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69147 Mon Mar 31, 5:00pm-5:45pm 10 $46.10 69227 Mon Mar 31, 6:00pm-6:45pm 10 $46.10

Class is cancelled on Monday, May 19th, 2014.

69228 Mon Jun 30, 5:00pm-5:45pm 8 $36.88 69229 Mon Jun 30, 6:00pm-6:45pm 8 $36.88

Class is cancelled on Monday, August 4th, 2014.

Parent Participation Caterpillar Club

Participants will explore a variety of activities, crafts, songs and games based on child friendly themes, including dinosaurs, transportation, animals, bugs and more! Parent participation is mandatory.

18 to 36 months

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times 69099 Thu Apr 3, 9:00am-10:00am 69222 Thu Jul 3, 9:00am-10:00am

Classes Fee 10 $46.10 8 $36.88

3 to 5 years

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times 69101 Thu Apr 3, 10:30am-11:30am 69223 Thu Jul 3, 10:30am-11:30am

Fun with Friends

Participants will enjoy stories, songs, crafts and exploration. Emphasis will be on social skills such as sharing, cooperation, manners and making new friends. Parent participation is mandatory.

18 to 36 months

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times 69103 Tue Apr 1, 9:00am-10:00am 69221 Tue Jul 8, 9:00am-10:00am

Classes Fee 10 $46.10 8 $36.88

24 months & under

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69105 Fri Apr 4, 9:15am-10:15am 10 $46.10 Class is cancelled on Friday, April 18th, 2014.

69220 Fri Jul 4, 9:15am-10:15am 8 $36.88

3 to 5 years

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69107 Mon Mar 31, 10:45am-11:45am 10 $46.10 Class is cancelled on Monday, May 19th, 2014.

69219 Mon Jun 30, 10:45am-11:45am 8 $36.88 Class is cancelled on Monday, August 4th, 2014.

Grandparent & Me Classes Fee 10 $46.10 8 $36.88

Participants and their grandparents will enjoy a variety of structured games, crafts and activities. This is a great opportunity for grandparents to enjoy special time with their little ones! Parent participation is mandatory.

12 to 36 months

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times 69111 Tue Apr 1, 10:30am-11:30am 69218 Tue Jul 8, 10:30am-11:30am

Classes Fee 10 $46.10 8 $36.88

3 to 5 years

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times 69113 Thu Apr 3, 2:30pm-3:30pm 69217 Thu Jul 3, 2:30pm-3:30pm

Classes Fee 10 $46.10 8 $36.88

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Tiny Tumblers (3 to 5 years)

Preschool (0-5 years) Kinder Gym (18 to 36 months)

Participants and parents will work through a series of stations and activities that will focus on gross motor development, balance and coordination skills. Parent participation is mandatory.

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69119 Mon Mar 31, 4:00pm-4:45pm 10 $46.10 Class is cancelled on Monday, May 19th, 2014.

69215 Mon Jun 30, 4:00pm-4:45pm 8 $36.88 Class is cancelled on Monday, August 4th, 2014.

Messy Munchkins

Participants will use their imagination and explore a variety of craft textures and media. Emphasis will be on creating messy projects such as finger pai ting, making playdough and crazy concoctions! Classes may also include circle time, songs, stories and free play. Parent participation is mandatory.

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Monkeynastix (1 to 2 years)

Enjoy a fun packed Monkeynastix lesson with your little one with a variety of safe activities and music! Striving to develop children’s balance, eye hand/foot co-ordination, body awareness and gross motor skills each lesson begins with a warm up where 1-2 year olds participate in a fun Babynastix song, stretching positions, locomotion followed by a fine mo or activity. Children then follow a circuit with our specialized equipment focusing on a specific s ill. Parent participation is mandatory.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69608 Tue Apr 1, 4:00pm-4:30pm 10 $89.00 69609 Tue Jul 8, 4:00pm-4:30pm 8 $74.00

REGISTERED PROGRAMS

18 to 36 months

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times 69209 Thu Apr 3, 4:00pm-5:00pm 69125 Sat Apr 5, 9:00am-10:00am 69210 Thu Jul 3, 4:00pm-5:00pm 69208 Sat Jul 5, 9:00am-10:00am

Classes 10 10 8 8

Fee $46.10 $46.10 $36.88 $36.88

3 to 5 years

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times 69129 Thu Apr 3, 5:30pm-6:30pm 69214 Thu Jul 3, 5:30pm-6:30pm

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Classes Fee 10 $46.10 8 $36.88

Playball - Summer Soccer Nursery 2’s CAN PLAY TOO! (2 years)

Are YOU and your 2 year old ready for 2’s CAN PLAY TOO! - a gentle, safe, non-competitive and fun introduction to soccer and gross motor skills?

With a wide range of activities to stimulate and improve your child’s overall development, 2’s CAN PLAY TOO! builds the foundation for your child’s successful future participation in soccer and team sports. Parent participation is mandatory.

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69516 Sat Jul 5, 8:30am-9:00am 8 $74.00 69520 Sat Jul 5, 9:30am-10:00am 8 $74.00

Preschool (0-5 years)

TWO CAN DO! lays the foundation of coordinated movement through a fun approach rich in stimulating learning experiences. Praise, encouragement and an environment which is rich in opportunities to experience success, acceptance and safe boundaries, will ensure that your toddler blossoms. Appropriate social interaction, listening to instructions, participating, taking turns, sharing, assisting and having fun with friends, are some of the important life skills facilitated and reinforced. Only 8 children per coach ensures that no child is left behind.

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69137 Sat Apr 5, 8:30am-9:00am 10 $75.00

Parent participation is mandatory.

Wee Wigglers - Angels (4 months to Walking)

Modern MUSICAL FITNESS program. Infant & Adult participation. It’s never too early to build a solid foundation of music with movement.

This unique, fun and friendly class will inspire and bond you and your little one using musical fitnes , dramatic play & sign language. Infants will develop fundamental motor and cognitive skills as caregivers enjoy light fitness and socializin . Mini recital included. Indooronly, supportive shoes for adult required. Instructor: Rhegan Favell from FITTogether. *Financial credit eligible on a pro-rated basis for participants that complete their maternity leave and are no longer able to attend classes.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69151 Thu Apr 3, 11:15am-12:00pm 10 $81.00 69262 Thu Jul 3, 11:15am-12:00pm 8 $65.00

Wee Wigglers - Buds (1 to 3 years)

Modern MUSICAL FITNESS program. Toddler/Preschooler & Adult participation. Welcome to a fitness party! You are your child’s most important teacher, enjoying moving and grooving together will help your little one develop musical awareness, rhythm, agility, balance and coordination. Make fitness fun or your little one(s) as we use tools such as dramatic play, celebrate individuality and inspire ultra-creative movement! Mini recital included. Indoor-only, supportive shoes for adult & child, required. Instructor: Rhegan Favell from FITTogether.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69153 Thu Apr 3, 10:15am-11:00am 10 $81.00 69263 Thu Jul 3, 10:15am-11:00am 8 $65.00

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Playball - TWO CAN DO! (2 years)

Spring and Summer 2014

Theme Party Packages

Themes Include: Party Princess, Pirate Mayhem, Sports Spectacular, Super Hero Birthday Bash, Pool Party, Dance Party, Scavenger Hunt at the Museum, Night at the Museum, Carousel Party, Skating Party.

All Packages Include: Balloons and streamers, paper plates, plastic cutlery, plastic cups, napkins, table cloths.

How to Book: Call our Customer Service Team at 905.688.5601 ext. 1927 Party supplies based on total number of participants only - does not include adults. These supplies are not provided for Lakeside Park Carousel parties and the craft pavilion is not decorated.

We do the planning and the clean up.

You enjoy the fun!

City of St. Catharines PO Box 3012, 50 Church St., St. Catharines ON L2R 7C2 Tel: 905.688.5600 | TTY: 905.688.4TTY (4889)

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Children (6-10 years) Dance

Karate (8 to 10 years)

Participants will learn the basics of ballet, jazz and modern dance while focusing on poise, coordination and self-esteem. Participants will work towards a dance performance at the end of the session.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69065 Sat Apr 5, 9:45am-10:45am 10 $46.10 69213 Sat Jul 5, 9:45am-10:45am 8 $36.88

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times 69083 Sat Apr 5, 10:00am-11:00am 69204 Sat Jul 5, 10:00am-11:00am

Special Interest

Hip Hop

Participants will experience the exciting style of hip hop dance.

Emphasis will be on high energy and choreographed dance combinations. Participants will work towards a dance performance at the end of the session.

6 to 8 years

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69075 Fri Apr 4, 5:00pm-6:00pm 10 $46.10

Class is cancelled on Friday, April 18th, 2014.

69211 Fri Jul 4, 5:00pm-6:00pm 8 $36.88

9 to 10 years

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69077 Fri Apr 4, 6:00pm-7:00pm 10 $46.10

Class is cancelled on Friday, April 18th, 2014.

69212 Fri Jul 4, 6:00pm-7:00pm 8 $36.88

Martial Arts Karate

Participants will learn the basic principles of Karate, a traditional Japanese style of self-defense. Emphasis will be on improved coordination, courtesy, self confiden e and control.

Classes Fee 10 $46.10 8 $36.88

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Bringing Friends Together with Food (6 to 10 years)

Kids will work on recipes and skills they can share with friends and family during this session. Week One’s focus is on easy and portable snacks, perfect for sharing. During Week Two we will prepare a party for friends that is sure to impress. Week Three will give us the skills and recipes to amaze our family with a great meal from start to finish. Week Four finds us ooling around in the kitchen, creating menu items that aren’t what they appear to be! Not Peanut Free & no doggy bags.

The Real Canadian Superstore 411 Louth Street, St. Catharines Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69613 Wed May 14, 5:30pm-7:30pm 4 $56.50 NEW

Cooking 101 - Kitchen Basics (6 to 10 years)

Our focus this session is cheap and cheerful menu items your kids can carry with them through the years and into young adulthood. Each week we will create a breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert item - junior chefs will work on basic kitchen skills and collect a roster of easy to follow and affordable recipes designed to set them up for success as they gain independence in the kitchen. Not peanut free & no doggy bags.

The Real Canadian Superstore 411 Louth Street, St. Catharines Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69612 Wed Apr 9, 5:30pm-7:30pm 4 $56.50

6 to 8 years

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times 69205 Sat Apr 5, 8:45am-9:45am 69206 Sat Jul 5, 8:45am-9:45am

Classes Fee 10 $46.10 8 $36.88

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You Go Girl Dance (6 to 8 years)

Children (6-10 years) Chess for Beginners (8 to 10 years)

This course is designed for beginners with no previous chess experience or knowledge of the game. Participants will be provided with weekly instruction on board memorization, rules of the game, moves of the pieces, checkmating an opponent and overall chessmen strategies.

Boards are provided. Emphasis is on friendly competition in a fun, social environment.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69360 Thu Apr 3, 6:30pm-8:00pm 10 $69.15

REGISTERED PROGRAMS

Dance, Drama & Modelling (6 to 10 years)

Participants will learn classical and lyrical ballet, jazz, public speaking, modeling, drama sequences and some exercise activities. Emphasis will be on building self confiden e and introducing choreographed and creative dance. Participants work towards a performance at the end of the session.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69071 Mon Mar 31, 6:30pm-7:30pm 10 $46.10

Class is cancelled on Monday, May 19th, 2014.

69202 Mon Jun 30, 6:30pm-7:30pm 8 $36.88

Class is cancelled on Monday, August 4th, 2014.

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Monkeynastix (6 to 8 years)

Participants will build on the solid foundation of increased strength, fl xibility, co-ordination and good sportsmanship. Each class begins with a warm up which includes an energetic Monkeynastix song, challenging stretching positions and locomotion. Participants with then engage in activities that are geared to more specific s ill building, challenging the child by adding a new activity each week.

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69610 Wed Apr 2, 5:30pm-6:15pm 10 $89.00 69611 Wed Jul 2, 5:30pm-6:15pm 8 $74.00

Sports

Badminton (8 to 10 years)

In this beginner course participants will learn the basics of the sport of badminton which encourages aerobic stamina, agility, speed, precision and improved hand-eye coordination. The emphasis will be on basic racquet skills, rules of the game and fun, friendly competition. Racquets and shuttlecocks are supplied. Wear non-marking shoes.

Port Weller Community Centre Learn to Sing (6 to 10 years) Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee NEW No prior experience is required for this introductory course 69369 Thu Apr 3, 6:45pm-7:45pm 10 $46.10 which emphasizes the basics of music theory and vocal control. All skills 69370 Thu Jul 3, 6:45pm-7:45pm 8 $36.88 levels are welcome and there will be opportunities for both solo and group instruction. Final class will include a musical performance for Basketball (6 to 10 years) family and friends. No instruments required.

Participants will learn the basics of the sport of basketball. Emphasis Russell Avenue Community Centre will be on developing skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, team Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee work and more.

69367 Fri Apr 4, 5:00pm-6:00pm 10 $46.10 Port Weller Community Centre

Class is cancelled on Friday, April 18th, 2014.

Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69067 Thu Apr 3, 4:30pm-5:30pm 10 $46.10 Little Green Thumbs (6 to 8 years) 69201 Thu Jul 3, 4:30pm-5:30pm 8 $36.88 NEW This program is designed to teach young inspiring gardeners the basics of planting and growing different types of fruits, vegetables and fl wers. Emphasis will include hands-on fun in the soil along with an introduction to composting and organic farming. All materials are supplied.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69524 Tues Jul 8, 6:45pm-7:45pm 8 $36.88

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Children (6-10 years) Golf Lessons (8 to 10 years)

Gymnastics (6 to 10 years)

Participants will learn the basics of the sport of gymnastics. Emphasis will be on safety and proper techniques in tumbling and working on apparatus such as the balance beam, vault and bars.

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69073 Mon Mar 31, 7:00pm-8:00pm 10 $56.00 69200 Mon Jun 30, 7:00pm-8:00pm 8 $46.00

Playball - Indoor Floor Hockey

This dedicated sport program takes all of the attributes from the Playball philosophy and applies them directly to recreational floor hockey. The Playball environment remains fun-filled and non competitive . Each child’s needs are taken into consideration and this is the perfect way for boys and girls to be part of the ‘team’.

The foundation skills for floor hoc ey include stick control, passing, shooting, mini games and more. Only 8 children per coach so no child is left behind. Participants can bring their own stick (no black tape on the blades) but sticks will also be available at the community centre.

Helmet and gloves are highly recommended.

6 to 8 years

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times 69088 Wed Apr 2, 6:30pm-7:30pm 69521 Wed Jul 2, 6:30pm-7:30pm

Classes Fee 10 $75.00 8 $60.00

8 to 10 years

Not Your Typical Gym Class (6 to 10 years)

Created in consultation with the home schooling community in Niagara, this multi-sport fitness p ogram is an ideal physical education opportunity for all children who are available during the day. Based out of the newly renovated Ballhockey.com Athletic Centre participants will have the opportunity to explore stick sports, indoor soccer, tennis, beach volleyball, squash, games and overall cardio fitness and agili y.

Emphasis is on basic skills, teamwork and networking with peers.

Children will be separated into age appropriate groups for safety and optimal skill development.

Ballhockey.com Athletic Centre 16 Melbourne Avenue, St. Catharine Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69085 Tue Apr 1, 1:00pm-3:00pm 10 $86.20

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times 69090 Wed Apr 2, 7:30pm-8:30pm 69522 Wed Jul 2, 7:30pm-8:30pm

Classes Fee 10 $75.00 8 $60.00

Skateboarding (8 to 10 years)

Participants will learn the basics of skateboarding including simple tricks. Emphasis will be on skateboard safety, assembly, maintenance and etiquette. This program is ideal for children who are new to skateboarding. Participants must bring their own skateboard, helmet and pads.

Seymour-Hannah Sports and Ent. Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69092 Sat Apr 5, 9:00am-10:00am 10 $46.10 69258 Sat Apr 5, 10:15am-11:15am 10 $46.10 69257 Sat Jul 5, 9:00am-10:00am 8 $36.88 69259 Sat Jul 5, 10:15am-11:15am 8 $36.88

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Participants will learn the basics of golf. Emphasis will be on learning chipping, putting, driving and golf etiquette. Participants must supply their own golf clubs.

Fairview Golf & Mini Putt Golf Course Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 67546 Tue May 27, 5:00pm-6:00pm 5 $35.00 67547 Wed May 28, 5:00pm-6:00pm 5 $35.00 67548 Tue Jul 1, 5:00pm-6:00pm 5 $35.00 67549 Wed Jul 2, 5:00pm-6:00pm 5 $35.00 67550 Tue Aug 5, 5:00pm-6:00pm 4 $28.00 67551 Wed Aug 6, 5:00pm-6:00pm 4 $28.00

Children (6-10 years) Tennis Level One

Participants will learn the basics of the sport of tennis. Emphasis will be on developing an understanding of rules, etiquette, scoring, positioning, strokes and serving. Participants must supply their own racquet.

6 to 7 years

Realty Park Code Days 69303 M-F 69304 M-F 69305 M-F

Dates & Times Jul 7, 9:00am-10:00am Jul 21, 9:00am-10:00am Aug 11, 9:00am-10:00am

Classes 5 5 5

Fee $35.00 $35.00 $35.00

8 to 10 years Dates & Times May 6, 6:00pm-7:00pm Jul 7, 10:00am-11:00am Jul 14, 9:00am-10:00am Jul 28, 9:00am-10:00am Aug 18, 9:00am-10:00am Aug 25, 9:00am-10:00am

Classes 8 5 5 5 5 5

Fee $56.00 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00

Participants will continue to learn the sport of tennis. Emphasis will be on developing a deeper understanding of rules, etiquette, scoring, positioning, strokes and serving. Prior tennis experience is required. Participants must supply their own racquet.

Realty Park Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 67537 M-F Jul 21, 11:00am-12:00pm 5 $35.00 67538 M-F Aug 11, 11:00am-12:00pm 5 $35.00 67539 M-F Aug 25, 11:00am-12:00pm 5 $35.00

Volleyball (6 to 10 years)

Participants will learn the basics of the sport of volleyball. Emphasis will be on developing skills such as bumping, volleying, serving, spiking and team play. Lessons will be followed by non-competitive mini-games.

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69095 Tue Apr 1, 4:30pm-5:30pm 10 $46.10 69199 Tue Jul 8, 4:30pm-5:30pm 8 $36.88

REGISTERED PROGRAMS

Realty Park Code Days 67532 Tue 67525 M-F 67526 M-F 67528 M-F 67530 M-F 67531 M-F

Tennis Level Two (8 to 10 years)

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Youth (11-13 years) Life Skills & Personal Development

Music

In this certifi ation course participants will gain knowledge in becoming an effective babysitter. Topics will include Child Development, Safety, Nutrition, Emergencies, Games and caring for Children with Special Needs. A Canadian Safety Council Certifi ate will be issued with successful completion of the course and exam. Please bring a peanut free lunch.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69172 Sat Apr 12, 9:00am-4:30pm 1 $55.00 69265 Sat Jun 14, 9:00am-4:30pm 1 $55.00

Participants will learn fundamental skills for playing the guitar.

Emphasis will be on learning to read music, playing guitar chords and practicing simple songs. Participants must supply their own guitar.

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69178 Tue Apr 1, 5:30pm-6:30pm 10 $46.10 69511 Tue Jul 8, 5:30pm-6:30pm 8 $36.88

Home Alone (11 to 13 years)

Participants will learn skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time. Discussions will include how to prevent problems, handle real-life situations, keeping safe and how to constructively occupy one’s time.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69180 Tue Apr 29, 5:00pm-7:30pm 1 $24.95 69453 Tue May 20, 5:00pm-7:30pm 1 $24.95 69455 Tue Jun 3, 5:00pm-7:30pm 1 $24.95 69454 Tue Jul 8, 5:00pm-7:30pm 1 $24.95

Martial Arts

Karate (11 to 13 years)

Participants will learn the basic principles of Karate, a traditional Japanese style of self-defense. Emphasis will be on improved coordination, courtesy, self confiden e and control.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69186 Sat Apr 5, 11:15am-12:15pm 10 $46.10 69203 Sat Jul 5, 11:15am-12:15pm 8 $36.88

Guitar - Learn to Play (11 to 13 years)

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Chess for Beginners (11 to 13 years)

This course is designed for beginners with no previous chess experience or knowledge of the game. Participants will be provided with weekly instruction on board memorization, rules of the game, moves of the pieces, checkmating an opponent and overall chessmen strategies. Boards are provided. Emphasis is on friendly competition in a fun, social environment.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69361 Thu Apr 3, 6:30pm-8:00pm 10 $69.15

F.A.M.E (11 to 13 years)

F.A.M.E. Fashion, Acting, Modelling and Exercise. Participants will take part in fitnes , jazz, hip hop, modern dance, acting and modelling sequences. Emphasis will be on building self-confiden e, developing a positive attitude and enhancing creativity while interacting with others.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69176 Mon Mar 31, 7:30pm-8:30pm 10 $46.10

Class is cancelled on Monday, May 19th, 2014.

69198 Mon Jun 30, 7:30pm-8:30pm 8 $36.88

Class is cancelled on Monday, August 4th, 2014.

Sports

Badminton (11 to 13 years)

In this beginner course participants will learn the basics of the sport of badminton which encourages aerobic stamina, agility, speed, precision and improved hand-eye coordination. The emphasis will be on basic racquet skills, rules of the game and fun, friendly competition. Racquets and shuttlecocks are supplied. Wear non-marking shoes.

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69371 Thu Apr 3, 8:00pm-9:00pm 10 $46.10 69372 Thu Jul 3, 8:00pm-9:00pm 8 $36.88

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Babysitter Training (11 to 13 years)

Youth Forum Mental Health for Teens

Friday, April 25, 2014 | 8:30a.m. – 2p.m.

Market Square, Downtown St. Catharines

To find out how your school can participate please contact Lori Mambella at 905.688.5601 ext. 1556 lmambella@stcatharines.ca

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Youth (11-13 years) Participants will learn the basics of the sport of basketball. Emphasis will be on developing skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, team work and more.

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69174 Thu Apr 3, 5:30pm-6:30pm 10 $46.10 69256 Thu Jul 3, 5:30pm-6:30pm 8 $36.88

Golf Lessons (11 to 13 years)

Participants will learn the basics of golf. Emphasis will be on learning chipping, putting, driving and golf etiquette. Participants must supply their own golf clubs.

Fairview Golf & Mini Putt Golf Course Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 67540 Tue May 27, 6:00pm-7:00pm 5 $35.00 67541 Wed May 28, 6:00pm-7:00pm 5 $35.00 67542 Tue Jul 1, 6:00pm-7:00pm 5 $35.00 67543 Wed Jul 2, 6:00pm-7:00pm 5 $35.00 67544 Tue Aug 5, 6:00pm-7:00pm 4 $28.00 67545 Wed Aug 6, 6:00pm-7:00pm 4 $28.00

Skateboarding (11 to 13 years)

Participants will learn the basics of skateboarding including simple tricks. Emphasis will be on skateboard safety, assembly, maintenance and etiquette. Great for children who are new to skateboarding.

Participants must bring their own skateboard, helmet and pads.

Seymour-Hannah Sports and Ent. Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69191 Sat Apr 5, 11:30am-12:30pm 10 $46.10 69260 Sat Jul 5, 11:30am-12:30pm 8 $36.88

Tennis Level One (11 to 13 years)

Participants will learn the basics of the sport of tennis. Emphasis will be on developing an understanding of rules, etiquette, scoring, positioning, strokes and serving. Participants must supply their own racquet.

Realty Park Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 67522 Tue May 6, 7:00pm-8:00pm 8 $56.00 67517 M-F Jul 7, 11:00am-12:00pm 5 $35.00 67518 M-F Jul 14, 10:00am-11:00am 5 $35.00 67519 M-F Jul 28, 10:00am-11:00am 5 $35.00 67520 M-F Aug 18, 10:00am-11:00am 5 $35.00 67521 M-F Aug 25, 10:00am-11:00am 5 $35.00

Tennis Level Two (11 to 13 years) Not Your Typical Gym Class (11 to 13 years)

Created in consultation with the home schooling community in Niagara, this multi-sport fitness p ogram is an ideal physical education opportunity for all children who are available during the day. Based out of the newly renovated Ballhockey.com Athletic Centre participants will have the opportunity to explore stick sports, indoor soccer, tennis, beach volleyball, squash, games and overall cardio fitness and agili y.

Emphasis is on basic skills, teamwork and networking with peers.

Children will be separated into age appropriate groups for safety and optimal skill development.

Ballhockey.com Athletic Centre 16 Melbourne Avenue, St. Catharines Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69188 Tue Apr 1, 1:00pm-3:00pm 10 $86.20

Participants will continue to learn the sport of tennis. Emphasis will be on developing a deeper understanding of rules, etiquette, scoring, positioning, strokes and serving. Prior tennis experience is required.

Participants must supply their own racquet.

Realty Park Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 67533 M-F Jul 14, 11:00am-12:00pm 5 $35.00 67534 M-F Jul 28, 11:00am-12:00pm 5 $35.00 67535 M-F Aug 18, 11:00am-12:00pm 5 $35.00

Volleyball (11 to 13 years)

Participants will learn the basics of the sport of volleyball. Emphasis will be on developing skills such as bumping, volleying, serving, spiking and team play. Lessons will be followed by non-competitive mini-games.

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69194 Tue Apr 1, 5:30pm-6:30pm 10 $46.10 69255 Tue Jul 8, 5:30pm-6:30pm 8 $36.88

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Basketball (11 to 13 years)

Teen (14-17 years) Life Skills & Personal Development Babysitter Training (14 to 17 years)

In this certifi ation course participants will gain knowledge in becoming an effective babysitter. Topics will include Child Development, Safety, Nutrition, Emergencies, Games and caring for Children with Special Needs. A Canadian Safety Council Certifi ate will be issued with successful completion of the course and exam. Please bring a peanut free lunch.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69155 Sat Apr 12, 9:00am-4:30pm 1 $62.15 69264 Sat Jun 14, 9:00am-4:30pm 1 $62.15

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Red Cross CPR & AED Recert (14 years +)

In this class participants will recertify Basic Rescuer CPR Level C and AED. Yearly recertifi ation is recommended to maintain competence.

Please bring your original certifi ation card.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69404 Tue Mar 25, 4:00pm-10:00pm 1 $42.25 69405 Wed May 14, 4:00pm-10:00pm 1 $42.25 69618 Thu Jun 5, 4:00pm-10:00pm 1 $42.25

Red Cross Standard First Aid & Basic Rescuer CPR (14 years +) In this class participants will learn comprehensive first aid and CPR techniques for those who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies in the home or workplace. A variety of topics are covered from basic first aid such as ardiovascular and breathing emergencies, CPR level C, prevention of disease transmission to more severe sudden medical conditions and injuries to the head and spine.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69407 Sun Mar 23, 9:00am-6:00pm 2 $115.26 69406 Sun Jun 15, 9:00am-6:00pm 2 $115.26

Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Recert (14 years +)

In this class participants will recertify their Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED award. Please bring your original certifi ation card.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69408 Sun Mar 23, 9:00am-6:00pm 1 $70.26 69409 Sun Jun 15, 9:00am-6:00pm 1 $70.26

Music

Guitar - Learn to Play (14 to 17 years)

Participants will learn fundamental skills for playing the guitar.

Emphasis will be on learning to read music, playing guitar chords and practising simple songs. Participants must supply their own guitar.

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69159 Tue Apr 1, 6:30pm-7:30pm 10 $52.09 69512 Tue Jul 8, 6:30pm-7:30pm 8 $41.67

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Leader in Training (14 to 17 years)

The Leader in Training program is designed for teens who are interested in gaining hands on experience in our recreation programs. The course is divided into two parts. The first pa t consists of eight, 1 hour in-class training sessions teaching the fundamentals of recreational programming. The second part is completion of 10 hours of community service during summer recreation programs (July - Aug 2014). The 10 hours are eligible for volunteer community service hours. Learn new employable skills, meet new friends, get active and get your community service hours all at the same time.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69161 Thu Apr 3, 5:30pm-6:30pm 8 $41.67

Sports

Tennis Level One (14 to 17 years)

Participants will learn the basics of the sport of tennis. Emphasis will be on developing an understanding of rules, etiquette, scoring, positioning, strokes and serving. Participants must supply their own racquet.

Realty Park Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 67523 M-F Jul 21, 10:00am-11:00am 5 $39.55 67524 M-F Aug 11, 10:00am-11:00am 5 $39.55

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Concord Soccer Club Niagara’s most successful co-ed soccer club is taking registration for its co-ed mini and house leagues and for its travel boys program for the summer 2014 season.

Concord is a fully sanctioned club. All players are registered with the Ontario Soccer Association (OSA) and covered by OSA insurance. All referees are trained by and registered with the OSA. Coaching seminars are made available to all coaches.

Special low-priced Under 3 program - $50.00/player Under 4 league - $80.00/player Micro, mini and house league starting at $125.00/player Travel programs starting at $375.00/player See our website or call the Club for details.

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Adult (18+ years) Dance

Ballroom Basics (18 years & over)

In this beginner class for adults participants will be introduced to social ballroom and latin dances. Emphasis will be on the Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango, Rumba, Cha Cha, Salsa and more. No dance experience or partner is required. Great practise for special occasions! Instructor: Herb Schoss.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69009 Fri Apr 4, 7:30pm-8:30pm 10 $101.70 Classes are cancelled on Friday, April 18th and 25th, 2014.

69359 Fri Jul 4, 7:30pm-8:30pm 8 $81.36

REGISTERED PROGRAMS

Ceilidh Wedding Dancing (18 years & over)

Learn fun, friendly and fli ty jigs and reels to the irresistible music of Scottish and Irish Ceilidh (pronounced ‘kay-lee’) or party dances. No partner or previous experience is required to enjoy this low impact, highly sociable dancing which originated in the pubs of Glascow. Kilts are not required, but a great sense of humour is a must. Nonmarking shoes please.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69043 Wed Apr 2, 6:15pm-7:15pm 10 $74.81

Fitness

Beginner Adult Indoor Spinning Program (18 years & over)

This program combines indoor spinning instruction, heart rate training and the concept of periodized training to help promote long term fitnes benefit . Learn from Ironman Triathletes and be amazed how enjoyable spinning can be. Equipment needed: water bottle, running shoes (SPD clip bike shoes if you have them) and comfortable exercise shorts (biking shorts if you have them).

Tri Cycling Studios 2393 First Street Louth, St. Catharines Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69011 Tue Apr 1, 7:00pm-8:00pm 10 $74.81

Fitness Bootcamp (18 years & over)

In this introductory class for adults, participants will be put through a dynamite boot camp workout incorporating running, walking, cardio, circuit and resistance designed by a certified fitness ins uctor.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69022 Tue Apr 1, 7:30pm-8:30pm 10 $81.36 69023 Thu Apr 3, 7:30pm-8:30pm 10 $81.36 69358 Thu Jul 3, 7:30pm-8:30pm 8 $65.09 69357 Tue Jul 8, 7:30pm-8:30pm 8 $65.09

Mommy Fitness, Baby Fun (18 years & over) Back Fit 101 (18 years & over)

Learn how proper back exercise can reduce or eliminate neck and back pain. This two session course will include instructional and practical sessions. Focus will be on the importance of back strengthening, fl xibility and spinal stabilization. Participants must sign a medical release for practical session. Light fitting clothing recommended.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 70303 Wed April 23, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 2 $24.86

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Renowned certified fitness ins uctor Brenda Niles of Lifestyle Fitness will lead a dynamic cardio workout for mom, grandparent, nannie or caregiver while baby is right upstairs in the Russell Ave. Community Centre pre-school room being cared and supervised by a professional early childhood educator. Children (ages 0 - 5 years) are dropped off t 9:00am and the fitness class will sta t at 9:15am. The fee includes both daycare and fitness clas . No more excuses, get out of the house and get into shape while your child plays and socializes with other toddlers.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69029 Mon Mar 31, 9:15am-10:15am 10 $88.14 Extra child fee $46.33

Class is cancelled on Monday, May 19th, 2014.

69510 Mon Jul 7, 9:15am-10:15am 7 $60.27 Extra child fee $31.64

Class is cancelled on Monday, August 4th, 2014.

Adult (18+ years)

This Pilates Class is slow and accurate focused on the 5 principles of Pilates, helping clients to perfect stabilization, muscle patterning, breathing techniques, as well as shoulder, pelvis and ribcage stabilization. This class is ideal for clients who want to relieve back pain, shoulder and neck tension or have knee, hip or back issues as well as those new to Pilates.

Pilates Emporium 350 Ontario Street, St. Catharines Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69364 Mon Mar 31, 7:45pm-8:45pm 10 $74.81

Class is cancelled on Monday, May 19th, 2014.

69365 Mon Jun 30, 7:45pm-8:45pm 8 $59.84

Class is cancelled on Monday, August 4th, 2014.

Pilates Essential Mat Class (18 years & over)

This Pilates Class focuses on core and joint strength. Provided by Certifie Pilates Instructors trained in assisting clients to make accommodations and modifi ations as necessary. Every 1 hour class moves every joint and muscle through the body to provide a whole body workout. Pain-free movement and muscle patterning increases balanced muscle strength through the body supporting good posture and relieving back and neck strain. This class is intended for people who have had some Pilates experience or have participated in a group fitness p ogram.

Pilates Emporium 350 Ontario Street, St. Catharines Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69362 Mon Mar 31, 6:45pm-7:45pm 10 $74.81

Class is cancelled on Monday, May 19th, 2014.

69363 Mon Jun 30, 6:45pm-7:45pm 8 $59.84

Class is cancelled on Monday, August 4th, 2014.

Power Flow Yoga (18 years & over)

Experience core training yoga using power fl w techniques without the sweaty hot box. Build dynamic strength and fl xibility with slow and graceful movements, poses and stretches. The focus is on controlled breathing and building core strength. Look good and feel good after a releasing your stress and re-energizing your body.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69037 Wed Apr 2, 6:45pm-7:45pm 10 $74.81

Rediscover Cycling - Cycling Training (18 years & over)

This one evening classroom course is ideal for intermediate and advanced riders. Topics will include improving your power and endurance for event training. Emphasis will be on energy management, fluids and nutrition, periodiz tion training, improving weaknesses and preparing annual training plans.

Museum & Welland Canals Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69366 Mon Jun 2, 6:30pm-9:00pm 1 $22.60

Rediscover Cycling - Get Cycling (18 years & over)

This one evening classroom course is ideal for beginners and cycling re-starters. Topics will include selecting and buying the ideal bike for you, factors that affect your cycling, using gears and on road tips.

Emphasis is on basic bike safety in urban and rural areas, group riding and bike handling skills.

Museum & Welland Canals Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69704 Mon May 5, 6:30pm-9:00pm 1 $22.60

Rediscover Cycling - On-Road Bike Skills (18 years & over)

This half day course is ideal for both beginners and intermediate riders and will include both classroom and on-road instruction. Emphasis will be on bike handling, group riding safety and individual mentoring.

Topics include the Highway Traffic ct, positioning at intersections, safety equipment, signaling, passing and emergency braking. On-road portion of this course is subject to weather conditions.

Museum & Welland Canals Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69703 Sat May 10, 9:00am-11:30am 1 $22.60

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Pilates Beginner Mat Class (18 years & over)

Adult (18+ years) Tai Chi For Beginners (18 years & over) Rock & Roll Strollers (18 years & over)

Indoor/Outdoor stroller fitness p ogram. Bring your infant/child to an ‘action packed’ and visually entertaining class which allows adults the convenience of bringing their little ones ‘along for the ride’ while they workout. Spring/Summer - outside (with indoor option). Social, active, non-competitive, baby-friendly environment led by an instructor who will encourage you to challenge your own current fitness le el. Sturdy stroller, outdoor blanket (yoga mat in winter) & athletic shoes for adult required. Instructor: Rhegan Favell Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69039 Wed Apr 2, 11:00am-12:00pm 10 $91.53 69261 Wed Jul 2, 11:00am-12:00pm 8 $73.45

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Tabata Bootcamp (18 years & over)

Tabata was founded in Japan by Izumi Tabata and is now popular all over the world. It is a form of high intensity interval training. It is a method that is much more beneficial than egular moderate intensity training (jogging, biking, skipping, and so forth) and is much more fun and personally challenging. Tabata’s philosophy is to be cardio wise while promoting lean muscle mass.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69049 Wed Apr 2, 7:30pm-8:30pm 10 $74.81 69355 Wed Jul 2, 7:30pm-8:30pm 8 $59.84

Chi Gong for Beginners (18 years & over)

Participants will learn Chi Gong healing exercises that combine breath with movement. Emphasis will be on circulating chi (life force energy) through your body while nourishing the organs and improving your vitality, fl xibility and strength. This program is great for older adults and can be done seated or standing.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69051 Mon Mar 31, 10:00am-11:00am 10 $74.81

Class is cancelled on Monday, May 19th, 2014.

69617 Mon Jun 30, 10:00am-11:00am 8 $59.84

Class is cancelled on Monday, August 4th, 2014.

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Participants will discover the healing world of Tai Chi through exercise for the body, mind and spirit. Emphasis will be on tuning into your body, focusing your mind and becoming aware of the power and energy within all creation. Participants will experience a tranquil sense of well-being.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69055 Mon Mar 31, 9:00am-10:00am 10 $74.81

Class is cancelled on Monday, May 19th, 2014.

69616 Mon Jun 30, 9:00am-10:00am 8 $59.84

Class is cancelled on Monday, August 4th, 2014.

Virtual Indoor Spinning Tour (18 years & over)

This program combines beginner indoor spinning instruction with video tours of some of the world’s most beautiful cycling destinations. This class is appropriate for adults and older adults who simply want to get their legs moving in a safe, fun and social atmosphere. Equipment needed: water bottle, shorts, running shoes (SPD clip bike shoes if you have them), comfortable exercise shorts (biking shorts if you have them).

Tri Cycling Studios 2393 First Street Louth, St. Catharines Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69059 Thu Apr 3, 7:00pm-8:00pm 10 $74.81

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Adventures of a Psychic Medium (18 years & over)

Are you curious about Psychic Phenomenon? Is there really life after life? In this open forum you have the opportunity to meet Andrea Claire, a 5th generation Psychic Medium and Counsellor. Andrea Claire will explain the mechanics of mediumship, what is involved ‘behind the scenes’ in delivering messages, and answer any questions you have about psychic mediumship. While there is no guarantee that you will receive a message, Andrea will connect with a number of different Loved ones on the other side, and convey as many messages as possible.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69411 Tue Apr 8, 7:00pm-9:30pm 1 $19.78 69412 Tue May 6, 7:00pm-9:30pm 1 $19.78

Adult (18+ years) Messages From The Other Side (18 years & over) Capturing Your Kids On Camera (18 years & over)

This course for beginner shutterbugs will teach you some of the tricks and tips for capturing the most precious moments in your child’s life.

Bring your own camera regardless of whether it is a traditional one or on your mobile device. Though children are the subject matter, this course is for adults only.

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69403 Tue Apr 1, 6:00pm-8:00pm 2 $30.51 NEW

Creativity Class (18 years & over)

Looking for an opportunity to allow your natural creativity to flourish? This course offers basic art instruction with a focus on enhancing creativity as you explore the process of drawing, painting and collage in this fun and insightful course. All materials supplied.

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69368 Mon Mar 31, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 8 $101.07

Class is cancelled on Monday, May 19th, 2014.

Flexing Your Intuitive Muscle (18 years & over)

Through stimulating discussions, some fun exercises, and a brief meditation, you will learn how to acknowledge your intuitive gifts, draw them into your life, and discover how to ‘hear’ that voice of your Higher Self. Expect a few ‘lightbulb moments’! Understanding how your unique ‘intuitive voice’ speaks directly to you is empowering! Learn how to flex your intuitive muscle, and start making solid decisions in your life.

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69415 Tue Apr 22, 7:00pm-9:30pm 1 $19.78 69416 Tue Jun 3, 7:00pm-9:30pm 1 $19.78

Meditation (18 years & over)

This meditation course for beginners will focus on relaxation and building internal energy. Practised since antiquity, meditation provides an opportunity to calm and train your mind for overall improved wellbeing and productivity. Bring your own mat/towel.

Port Weller Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69410 Thu Apr 3, 7:00pm-8:30pm 8 $94.92

Sports

50+ Golf Lessons (50+ years)

In this introductory class for active adults participants learn the basics of golf with our qualified golf inst uctor. Emphasis will be on learning chipping, putting, driving and golf etiquette. Participants will have the opportunity to practise their skill in a session-end round of golf.

Participants must bring their own golf clubs.

Garden City Golf Course Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 67552 Mon May 26, 5:30pm-6:30pm 5 $35.31 67553 Mon May 26, 6:45pm-7:45pm 5 $35.31 67554 Mon Jul 7, 5:30pm-6:30pm 5 $35.31

Class is cancelled on Monday, August 4th, 2014.

67555 Mon Jul 7, 6:45pm-7:45pm 5 $35.31

Class is cancelled on Monday, August 4th, 2014.

Adult Tennis Level One (18 years & over)

Participants will learn the basics of the sport of tennis. Emphasis will be on developing an understanding of rules, etiquette, scoring, positioning, strokes and serving. Participants must supply their own racquet.

Realty Park Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 67515 Wed May 7, 5:30pm-7:00pm 8 $96.05

Adult Tennis Level Two (18 years & over)

Participants will continue to learn the sport of tennis. Emphasis will be on developing a deeper understanding of rules, etiquette, scoring, positioning, strokes and serving. Prior tennis experience is required.

Participants must supply their own racquet.

Realty Park Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 67516 Wed May 7, 7:00pm-8:30pm 8 $96.05 Register online at www.stcatharines.ca/ePlay • 67

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Psychic Medium Andrea Claire will deliver messages from Loved Ones on the Other Side to seminar participants. While there is no guarantee that everyone in attendance will receive a message, students will witness the process, and leave with validations that our loved ones in spirit are always with us. The bonds of love are never broken!

Russell Avenue Community Centre Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 69413 Tue May 27, 7:00pm-9:30pm 1 $19.78 69414 Tue Jun 10, 7:00pm-9:30pm 1 $19.78

Older Adult Centres

50+ Years

The Older Adult Centres provide a wide range of social, recreational and educational activities and programs. Our goal is to enhance the well-being of older adults through a lifestyle that embraces daily physical activities and social interaction.

OAC Membership Cards (50 years+)

An OAC Membership Card is required in order to use and participate in the activities noted in this section. The OAC membership is valid at all facilities and can be purchased at any of the OAC or Community Centre locations. Membership to the Senior Citizens Association (SCA) is also required at each of the facilities that you wish to participate at.

Senior Citizens Associations (SCA):

Each location has a SCA, which requires a nominal yearly membership. The SCA assists programs and activities at the facilities. SCA members are offered discounted fees for special events. Refreshments are available at the Centres for a minimal cost. The membership elects a board of directors and executive committee to oversee the SCA each year. The Associations are always looking for new volunteers.

Fees:

Older Adult Membership Card: January-December: $52.00 • Pro-rated rates as of - Apr $39.00 / Jul $26.00 / Oct $13.00 • Memberships for individuals 90 years of age and older, no charge.

• SCA annual member fees are $5.00 for DD &W, $2.00 for PD. • Be Our Guest cards are available to try our programs for 3 free visits.

• Some drop-in programs require an additional fee.

For more information, please call the Older Adult Coordinator at 905-688-5601 ext. 1554

Locations

Please call the Centre to confirm as all schedules and ees are subject to change.

Dunlop Dr. Centre 80 Dunlop Dr. • 905-685-6668 Port Dalhousie Centre 19 Brock St. • 905-646-8000 West St. Catharines Centre 117 Chetwood St. • 905-684-0993

Russell Ave. Community Centre 108 Russell Ave. • 905-685-6071 Port Weller Community Centre 1 Bogart St. • 905-937-6232

These facilities are all also available to rent for special events. Please see pages 94 and 95 for details on rental rates and amenities at each location.

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LEGEND: DD (Dunlop Drive), PD (Port Dalhousie), W (West St. Catharines), PWCC (Port Weller), RACC (Russell Ave.)

50 Plus Golf Lessons

In this introductory class for active adults, participants will learn the basics of golf with our instructor. Emphasis will be on learning chipping, putting, and driving and golf etiquette. Participants will have the opportunity to practice their skill in a session-end round of golf. Equipment is available for rent or bring your own. Fee includes round of golf.

Garden City Golf Course Code Days Dates & Times Classes Fee 67552 Mon May 26, 5:30-6:30pm 5 $37.40 67553 Mon May 26, 6:45-7:45pm 5 $37.40 67554 Mon July 7, 5:30-6:30pm 5 $37.40 67555 Mon July 7, 6:45-7:45pm 5 $37.40 *no class August 4 due to Civic Holiday

Board Games

Come out and challenge yourself and your peers with board games! Scrabble lovers unite. Name your game and come out and play.

Mon: 1:00pm (W), Tue: 6:00pm (DD), Tue: 12:30pm (PD)* *1st and 3rd Tue of each month, alternates with potlucks and teas.

Bunka Punch Art

Bunka is a form of Japanese embroidery. Create your own masterpiece and learn a new skill.

Fri: 9:30am (DD)

Cards

Billiards

500 Cards A game of cards that is usually played with 4 players in partnerships. The game is an extension of Euchre which also incorporates the basic principles of Bridge.

Tue: 7:00pm (W), Thu: 1:30pm (DD), Sun: 1:30pm (RACC)

Drop In Billiards Billiards is available daily during regular operating hours at DD, W & PD older adult centres.

Duplicate Bridge Duplicate Bridge is the most widely used variation of bridge. The same bridge deal is played at each table and scoring is based on relative performance. Every hand, is played in competition with other teams playing the identical cards. The element of skill is heightened whilst that of chance is reduced.

Mon & Fri: 12:45pm (DD), Wed: 12:45pm (RACC)

Drop In Billiards for Women Learn how to play or brush up on your skills. You’re guaranteed an evening of fun and laughter. Please note women can play at regular drop in times as well.

Tue & Thu: 6:30pm (DD)

Bingo

Come out for a friendly game of Bingo. Cards and markers are provided.

Mon: 1:00pm (PD), Wed: 1:00pm (W), Thu: 1:00pm (PD) & 6:00pm (DD), Fri & Sat: 1:30pm (DD)

Progressive Bridge Progressive Bridge encourages sociability, after several deals, players move to other tables to meet other players.

Partnerships can change when the switch occurs or partners can move together. New players welcome.

Tues & Thu: 12:30pm (DD), Thu: 1:00pm (PD)

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OLDER ADULT CENTRES & PROGRAMS

Older Adult Centres LEGEND: DD (Dunlop Drive), PD (Port Dalhousie), W (West St. Catharines), PWCC (Port Weller), RACC (Russell Ave.) Cribbage A card game traditionally for two players but commonly played with 4. It involves playing and grouping cards in combinations which gain points. Fun and challenging!

Fri: 1:00pm (W), Wed: 1:00pm (DD), 7:00pm (W)

Crafts

Euchre A trick-taking card game played with four people in two partnerships with a deck of 24 standard playing cards. A fun filled a ternoon of cards and friendship.

Tue: 1:00pm (W), 1:30pm (DD), Wed: 1:00pm (PD) Mon & Fri: 1:15pm (RACC), Fri: 7:00pm (W) *1st Sat of the month: 7:00pm (PD)

Dancing

Bid Euchre & 6-Hands Bid Euchre A variation of the game of euchre where bidding is introduced. Slightly more challenging than regular euchre, but equally as fun.

Mon: 7:00pm (W), Wed & Fri: 1:15pm (RACC) 6-Hands Bid Euchre Thu: 7:00pm (W)

Line Dancing Line dancing is a great way to stay in shape! Listen to some of your favourite music and dance along. Beginner and intermediate classes available.

Mon & Thu: 10:00am (DD)

Texas Hold’em Poker Learn to play and participate in this variation of the standard game of poker. Sessions run in twelve week increments.

4 week teaching session begins Thursday March 20, 6:30pm (DD) New session starts Tuesday April 15, 12:30pm (PD)

Carpet Bowling

Carpet Bowling is open for everyone of all abilities, no equipment is required.

Mon: 10:00am (W)

Come join this class! Things such as knitting, crocheting, and decorating crafts are done. Learn some new crafts or share your expertise with your fellow crafters.

Mon: 1:00pm (PD), Fri: 9:30am (DD)

Ballroom Dance Lessons Put on your dancing shoes and come out for some lessons and fun. Learn the tried and true techniques of ballroom dancing. No dance experience or partner required.

Wed: 11:00am (DD)

Intermediate Line Dancing Tue: 1:00pm (RACC), Fri: 11:00am (RACC) Tea Dances Come out for an afternoon of dancing. On Wednesday afternoons live musicians take the stage for your entertainment. No partner required, come and enjoy the music.

Wed: 2:00pm – 4:00pm (DD)

Darts

A throwing game where darts are thrown at a circular target (dartboard), fi ed to a wall. Come out and give it a try! All Chair Yoga levels of players are welcome.

Yoga promotes a feeling of overall well-being. You will learn a Mon: 7:00pm (DD), Tue & Thu: 10:00am (DD), Thu: 7:00pm (DD) variety of Yoga postures, breathing techniques, and methods of relaxation. Yoga stretches and strengthens the muscles in a safe, gentle way.

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LEGEND: DD (Dunlop Drive), PD (Port Dalhousie), W (West St. Catharines), PWCC (Port Weller), RACC (Russell Ave.)

Gentle Exercise

Quilting

Come out for a series of gentle exercises. Some stretching and Come learn the art of quilting and enjoy the fellowship. chair exercises involved. Loose clothing is ideal.

Mon: 1:00pm (PD), Wed & Fri: 9:30am (DD) Tue: 10:00am (RACC), 10:30am (W), Thu: 10:30am (W), Fri: 10:15am (RACC) Shuffleboard Shufflebo d is a game in which players use broom-shaped Horseshoes paddles to push weighted pucks, sending them gliding down Come enjoy the outdoors and test your skill at pitching an elongated court, with the purpose of having them come to horseshoes. Four pits available for play in Fitzgerald Park, rest within a marked scoring area. (adjacent to Dunlop Dr. OAC) No experience required.

Mon: 2:00pm (DD), Tues & Thurs: 1:00pm (DD), Call the centre for start date.

Tue: 6:30pm (DD) Table Tennis

Indoor Model Flying

Enjoy flying? Try the indoor kind, models of all shapes and sizes. Learn all about indoor aviation and make some new friends.

Tue & Thu: 9:00am (PWCC)*

Nordic Pole Walking

Kick up your walking routine using the Nordic poles. Pole walking incorporates 90% of body muscles versus 40% through regular walking. Each centre has poles for members to sign out and use on a daily basis.

Mon: 10:00am (PD)

Painting

This is a lively class accommodating beginners and experienced artists. All mediums explored in this class.

Personal attention is offered to all from a talented, diverse teacher. Discover your hidden talents!

Mon: 9:30am (DD)

Grab a paddle and come out play a friendly game of table tennis.

Tues: 6:30pm (DD), Wed: 7:00pm (W), Fri: 9:30am (DD), Sat: 1:00pm (DD)

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a series of slow, gentle, relaxing stretches. The goal is to increase mobility, fl xibility and strength while reducing stress and pain.

Thu: 11:30am (W)

Woodcarving

Carve your own work of art along with others who share their love of carving. Tools are not provided.

Mon & Thu: 9:30am (PD)

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Public Skating & Hockey Only 7% of children and youth are meeting Canada’s guidelines of 60 minutes of physical activity a day.* Skating is something the whole family can do. It’s fun, great exercise and you can beat the summer heat by grabbing your skates and heading to the arena! * 2012 Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card

Arena Locations:

Summer Ice is available at: Seymour-Hannah Sports & Entertainment Centre 240 St. Paul Street West

Recreational Skating Descriptions

Public Skating Everyone welcome! Enjoy a leisurely skate with family and friends. All children 12 and under must be supervised on and off the i e by an adult.

Preschool Stick & Puck (3 to 6 years) This is a great opportunity for parents or caregivers to practice stick handling skills with their preschooler. Maximum 2 children per adult.

Parents or caregivers must be 18 years of age or older and are required to directly supervise their child on the ice at all times. Full equipment, including a CSA approved helmet, is mandatory for children. Adults are required to wear a helmet, gloves, and skates. Slap shots and organized games or practices are not permitted.

Shinny Hockey ✓ P layers of all abilities can participate in drop in pick up hockey on a first ome, first se ved basis. Maximum 24 players. ✓ F irst 2 goalies free, any additional goalies $8.00. ✓ F ull equipment, including CSA approved helmet, and a light and dark jersey are required. ✓ S lap shots are not permitted. ✓ A ll games are non-contact. No checking or fig ting. ✓ P ersons not adhering to the rules may be asked to leave.

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Public Skate Hotline: 905-688-5601 ext. 1535 Customer Service: 905-688-5601 ext. 1927

Ticket Ice This hour of public skate is solely for figu e skating practice. Skaters must provide their Skate Canada Number upon sign in. Children 12 years and under must be supervised on and off i e by an adult. Coaches accompanying paid participants are free.

Public Skating Fees: Age Single Admission Clip Card (12 visits) Child/Youth $2.75 $27.50 (17 years & under ) Adults (18 - 64 years) $3.50 $35.00 Seniors (65+ years) $2.75 $27.50 Family* $9.50 $95.00 * Family fee applies to immediate family living in the same household.

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Public Skating & Hockey Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre Recreational Skate Schedule

April 1 to August 31, 2014 Please note that the schedules and fees in the Leisure Guide are subject to change.

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Tuesday & Thursday

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✓ All children 6 years and under must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet when participating in public skating and Stick & Puck. ✓ All participants must pay and sign in at the front counter prior to entering ice surface. ✓ Assistive devices (e.g. chairs, pylons, strollers etc.) are not permitted, except for individuals with disabilities requiring assistance. ✓ All participants on the ice must wear skates. ✓ Food and drink are not permitted on the ice surface or players bench.

✓ Please skate at a sensible speed, adhere to the directions of arena staff member . ✓ NO HORSEPLAY! Games such as tag or racing, as well as backwards skating, figu e skating maneuvers or erratic skating are not permitted. ✓ Refrain from carrying children. No more than 2 people are permitted to hold hands. ✓ DO NOT throw ice or snow. ✓ No sitting on the boards. ** Failure to abide by the rules may result in ejection from the program or program cancellations.** Register online at www.stcatharines.ca/ePlay • 79

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Co-Ed House League (All Divisions are Non-Contact)

ST. CATHARINES RECREATIONAL SKATE

Mite - Hockey School Program for 3-4 year olds Tyke - Midget House League for 5 - 17 year olds Juvenile and Alumni Divisions for 18 + years old CYO Heat Special Needs Division

Seymour-Hannah Sports & Entertainment Centre Skating Lessons • 9 week sessions • Child 2 years to Adult Sessions Available : October 2014 - March 2015 LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAMS POWER SKATE PROGRAMS ADULT PROGRAMS

House League SELECT HOCKEY (Non Contact) Hurricanes MD Travel Hockey Novice to Peewee (Non-Contact) Bantam to Midget (Contact)

KATHI PLUG PROGRAM DIRECTOR 905-680-2152 • kppskate@aol.com

Watch for Online Registration

For registration forms, class times and Information www.kppskate.ca

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HOUSE LEAGUE Fundamental Novice Atom PeeWee Bantam Midget Intermediate

4-6 6-8 9-10 11-12 13-14 15-17 18-21

Watch for information on house league registration on our website in May.

GIRLS HOCKEY

P.O. Box 28044 600 Ontario St. St. Catharines, L2N 7P8 905-685-8635 scfha.com e-mail: scfha@scfha.com

REP TEAMS Atom PeeWee Bantam Midget Intermediate Tryouts for Brock Jr. Badgers Rep Hockey (formerly Chaos) start in April.

Watch the website for details.

The only fully women's program in St. Catharines, SCFHA offers enhanced training opportunities for players and coaches, thanks to a new partnership with Brock University's women's hockey team.

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Great Big Theatre Company Summer 2014

ACTING CAMPS

IN BUSINESS SINCE 1987

LOCATED IN THE LINWELL PLAZA, CORNER OF LINWELL AND GRANTHAM

Summer Day Camps / July & August

One-week sessions / Performances every week!

AGES 2½ TO 18 YEARS OF AGE

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Studios

For ages 6 to 14 / Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm 45 locations in the GTA & southwest Ontario

BALLET, TAP, JAZZ, ACRO, LYRICAL & HIP HOP

Camps in Niagara Falls, St. Catharines and Grimsby Call or check our Web site for schedules (and early registration discounts!)

A great confidence-and-skill-building experience!

866-864-4282 (toll-free)

The Staff at Broadway Lights are very knowledgeable and are sure to keep up to date with choreography and the creativity of their classes.

www.gbtc.com onstage@gbtc.com

www.broadway-lights.com

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July 5, 2014 Downtown St. Catharines FREE ADMISSION

Call 905-685-8424 or email scda@mydowntown.ca for more information.

Visit www.mydowntown.ca to find out what’s happening Downtown.

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GOING TO WORK, SHOPPING OR VISITING...

Relax! Enjoy!

Think Green.

Take Transit.

Whatever route you may take.... put your seat in ours.

Environmentally correct for our community.

For all your transit information call 905-687-5555 or visit

www.yourbus.com

All routes are now accessible and all buses equipped with bike racks!

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Art, Museums & Heritage We asked the community to tell the story of St. Catharines in 6 words or less…here’s one…

“Vibrant, engaging, ethnocultural, diversified, strategic, spiritual” Get in touch and get involved!

— A.H.

Get in Touch!

Cultural Services

www.facebook.com/StCathCulture @StCathCulture

www.facebook.com/stcatharinesmuseum @StCMuseum

The New Performing Arts Centre

www.newpac.ca www.facebook.com/StCatharinesPerformingArtsCentre @StCathPAC

Get involved

The City of St. Catharines has six committees of Council related to culture and offers a host of other volunteer opportunities. From preserving artifacts at the St. Catharines Museum to helping plan the City’s annual Arts Awards, you can make a difference.

Visit www.stcatharines.ca/committees to learn more.

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Photo: STRUTT 2013, Brian Yungblut

St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre

ART, MUSEUMS & HERITAGE

Museums St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre 1932 Welland Canals Parkway 905-984-8880 or 1-800-305-5134

The City of St. Catharines owns and manages the St. Catharines Museum and the Welland Canals Centre at Lock 3.

Home of the outdoor Discovery Park, Lock 3 Observation Deck, Lock View Lounge and Merritt’s Mercantile gift shop, the Museum’s indoor exhibition galleries feature local history and include: the story of the four Welland Canals; Follow the North Star – the local experience of the Underground Railroad; and the First Nations story of lacrosse in the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame & Museum.

The Museum also possesses a major collection of artifacts, archives and art material related to the history of St. Catharines and the Welland Canal.

If you are a teacher looking for educational programming for your classroom, the Museum is here to help! Learn about the evolution of the Welland Canal or St. Catharines connection to the Underground Railroad with a guided gallery tour or lead your class on a self-guided adventure through the galleries.

Alternatively, you can bring the Museum to your classroom with a Travelling Museum presentation or by renting one of our education kits. All our programmes are designed to meet the needs of the curriculum. For more information on all our programmes and to download our school tour guide visit: www.stcatharines.ca/SchoolPrograms.

Subscribe to Tales of the Twelve, the St. Catharines Museum’s annual newsletter published three times a year, and stay on top of upcoming exhibits, lectures and special presentations. For more info or to subscribe email museum@stcatharines.ca.

For more information on the St. Catharines Museum Advisory Committee, the Mayor’s Advisory Committee for Black History and other current and upcoming volunteer opportunities check out our website at www.stcatharines.ca/volunteer.

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Morningstar Mill

2714 Decew Rd, St Catharines, ON L2R 6R2 (905) 688-6050 Morningstar Mill is a picturesque heritage site owned by the City of St. Catharines and operated in partnership with the Friends of Morningstar Mill. The Mill provides residents with a look at the community’s milling history and connects that story to the region’s larger natural environment. Located at Decew Falls, the site backs onto the Bruce Trail and is a popular picnic and photo location for local residents and visitors.

Professional photography on site requires a permit. Information regarding permits for photography can be found at: www.stcatharines.ca/ParkPermits The Friends of the Morningstar Mill are committed to preserving the Morningstar Mill site and interpreting its heritage for the enjoyment of the public. New Friends are always welcome!

Call 905-688-5601 ext 5251 For more information about the Morningstar Mill and its history visit our website at www.stcatharines.ca/morningstarmill

Photo: Old Port Dalhousie

Heritage in St. Catharines

St. Catharines is home to four heritage districts, making our city a heritage leader in Ontario municipalities.

Discover a beautiful home, monument, landscape or a remarkable story through the self-guided tours that promote the heritage in our neighbourhoods.

Tours Commemorative plaques in the downtown core provide an overview of St. Catharines’ rich history. The Canal Driving Tour, starting from the St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre, provides visitors with information about the history of Merritton and highlights important sites along the first th ee Welland Canals. Contact St. Catharines Tourism at 905 688-5601 ext.1731 or visit www.stcatharines.ca.

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Museums & Heritage

Photo: Kernel Memory by Laura Moore

ART, MUSEUMS & HERITAGE

Arts & Culture

Visit City Hall to experience one of three distinct art exhibits throughout the year as well as Kernel Memory, the outdoor art installation currently on display on the front lawn!

For more information on the City’s Art Collection visit www.stcatharines.ca/publicart

Calls to Artists

There’s a new page on our website! The City of St. Catharines has opportunities for artists through exhibit, public art and concert programming. Visit www.stcatharines.ca/CallstoArtists.asp to view the latest.

Niagara’s online resource for arts, heritage, festivals and events helps you search for events your way – via calendars, event types, interactive map, or keywords. cNiagara is all about cultural events in your backyard.

Keep up to date on culture-related news and events in the city with Culture Ink, a quarterly electronic newsletter from the City. Sign up for the latest issue at www.stcatharines.ca/enewsletter

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Tickets are available NOW for the 2014 St. Catharines Arts Awards. 6 Awards, one Fantastic Party! Join us May 3 at Rodman Hall Art Centre, Brock University as we celebrate the artists, volunteers, patrons and educators that make St. Catharines an exciting and unique place to live. For more information or to reserve your tickets call 905-688-5601 ext. 5229 or visit www.stcatharines.ca/artsawards

ART, MUSEUMS & HERITAGE

Photo: 2013 nominees Juliet Dunn & Peter Shea perform at the Arts Awards!

Arts & Culture

St. Catharines Invests in Culture

St. Catharines is helping to build a strong and vibrant cultural sector through three distinct grant programs.

For more information, or to learn how to apply visit www.stcatharines.ca/InvestIn The St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP). Established in 2004, this program has invested over one million dollars in local arts, heritage and ethnocultural organizations.

Arts for Kids and Youth

Niagara Arts Inspire Niagara Schools: Resource Guide & DVD! Inspire YOUR Students!

This resource helps connect parents, students and teachers to an amazing variety of arts experiences with dance, music, theatre and visual arts companies based in Niagara.

You can find the video on acebook at www.facebook.com/CultureinNiagara Educator’s Resource Guide

Festivals & Events Program, established in 2013 to support projects that generate positive economic impact and increase visitation to the City.

Heritage Designated Property Grant – Owners of properties designated under the Ontario Heritage Act are eligible to receive grants toward the conservation and restoration of heritage features on their properties.

Performances • Exhibitions • Workshops • Residencies Summer camps • Educational initiatives • Training ElEmEnTaRy and SEcondaRy School PRogRamS 2012-2013

Our new DVD is a celebration of the partnerships between Niagara schools, arts organizations and youth in our community. Profiled are performances and activities for youth, arts outreach programs and classroom activities from schools in the District School Board of Niagara and Niagara Catholic District School Board.

Since November 2011, Fourgrounds Media has been filming highlights of participatory arts experiences offered by over 20 of Niagara’s visual and performing arts organizations and includes taped interviews with artists, teachers, parents and participating students.

Find the video on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CultureinNiagara

For more information contact Jane Gardner, General Manager, Carousel Players 905-682-8326 ext. 23

Photo Credits Front Cover (Top) Mary Jo Mullins, Niagara Dance Company; (l to r) PK Hummingbird Steel Orchestra; The Number 14, Centre for the Arts; Chorus Niagara; Theatre Beyond Words. Back Cover (l to r): Carousel Players, Here to Hear with Amy Lee and William Vickers; Photo by Cosmo Condina, photography courtesy of the Shaw Festival; Grimsby Art Gallery; Niagara Symphony

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Experience History and Family Fun! Watch giant ships navigate one of the world’s engineering marvels – the Welland Canal, explore local history in the Museum’s exhibition galleries or enjoy a picnic in our tranquil outdoor Discovery Park.

There is no limit to the fun you can have at the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre.

Admission is by Donation!

Follow us:

@StCMuseum

Host your next birthday party, special event, meeting or conference with us, or just drop in and enjoy all that we have to offer!

For more information contact us at: 1932 Welland Canals Pkwy. St. Catharines, ON museum@stcatharines.ca or 1-800-305-5134.

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OPENING FALL 2015

PAC

Located in downtown St. Catharines, this state-of-the-art performance venue will feature concerts, theatre, film, dance and more.

Join us online today to stay up-to-date with the PAC construction, progress and special announcements.

Facebook.com/ StCatharinesPerformingArtsCentre

www.NewPAC.ca

Twitter @StCathPAC

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COME & BE A Jr. BADGER THIS WINTER • PLACE: Saint Catharines Collegiate Secondary school, 34 Catharine St, St.Catharines. • TIME: Level 1 (beginners) : Wednesday & Thursday, 6:00-7:30 (Jan 08 to May 08) • Time: Level 2 (experienced) : Monday & Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 (Jan 08 to May 08) • COST: $135.00 (plus $55.00 for OAWA registration if you have not registered this season) (Plus $60.00 refundable deposit for a Badger singlet FOR USE AT TOURNAMENTS)

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Volunteering If you have a passion for the water, a keen interest in history and art or just love to help others, then we want you!

The City of St. Catharines also hosts several special programs and initiatives throughout the year. Volunteers are needed to help with special events, children’s and older adult activities and programs, and to act as goodwill ambassadors. Times and needs vary depending on event or program.

Please contact the Community Relations Coordinator for more information: 905-688-5601 ext. 1563 or check the City website for the current listings and the volunteer application at https://www.stcatharines.ca/Volunteer The 26th Annual Volunteer Recognition Night

The Volunteer Recognition Awards recognize those outstanding volunteers whose unselfish and dedi ated service to an organization has made a signifi ant difference in the community.

Holiday Inn Parkway Convention Centre Apr 15, 2014 from 5:30 pm – 9 pm Tickets $30.00 (HST included) For more information please call: 905-688-5601 ext. 1508

COMMUNITY

Nominations are open to youth and adults, who are presented with their awards at a banquet hosted by the Mayor and councillors. One award is given each to a youth volunteer under 19 years of age and an adult volunteer.

Nomination deadline is Mar 21, 2014 and the nomination form is available online. www.stcatharines.ca/volunteerawards

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Facilities & Rentals The City has a number of facilities available to rent including arenas, community centres, sport fields, gyms, halls, pools and parks.

Visit www.stcatharines.ca/ePlay to view facility availability and learn more about facility amenities and terms and conditions for use. Additional information about renting a facility as well as an application forms can be found by visiting www.stcatharines.ca/rentals.

To rent a facility please email eplay@stcatharines.ca or call 905-688-5601 ext. 1927.

All facility rentals require liability insurance; this can be purchased through the City of St. Catharines in most cases.

If you are applying for a special occasion permit, copies of the Municipal Alcohol Policy are also available online at www.stcatharines.ca/alcoholpolicy.

All City facilities are smoke free.

Arenas Rental Fees

Day

Time

Hourly Rate (incl. HST)

Additional Surcharge (incl. HST)

5:00 pm – 11:00 pm 7:00 am – 11:00 pm 6:00 am – 5:00 pm 11:00 pm – 12:00 am

Adult/Private $198.88 Youth $167.24

$11.30 per hour

Non-Prime Time Ice

Mon-Fri Sat & Sun Mon – Fri Daily

Adult/Private $110.74 Youth $67.80

$11.30 per hour

July 1 to August 31 Prime Time Ice

Daily

6:00 am - 12:00 pm

Adult/Private $198.88 Youth $167.24

$11.30 per hour

Floor April 1 to August 31 Prime Time

Daily

6:00 am – 12:15 am

Adult $88.14 Youth $67.80 Commercial $203.40

Ice September 1 to June 30 Prime Time Ice

WMKL Mini Rink at Seymour-Hannah Sports & Entertainment Centre Goalies must be fully equipped. Forwards must have skates, gloves and helmet.

September 1 to June 30 Prime Time Mon-Fri 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Sat & Sun 7:00 am – 11:00 pm Non-Prime Mon – Fri Daily 6:00 am – 5:00 pm 11:00 pm – 12:00 am July 1 to August 31 Prime Time Daily 6:00 am - 12:00 pm 94 • www.stcatharines.ca

$ 23.17 per ½ hour

$3.39 per ½ hour

$18.08 per ½ hour

$3.39 per ½ hour

$ 23.17 per ½ hour

$3.39 per ½ hour

Community Rooms Rental Fees Capacity Day Time Hourly Rate (incl. HST) Small Meeting Room 55 or less Daily Varies by centre $18.08 Large Meeting Room 56-150 Daily Varies by centre $26.56 Large Gym / Hall over 150 Daily Varies by centre $37.29 A $13.96 per hour late night premium rental fee is applicable for all rentals after 9 p.m. at all community and older adult centres and after 11 p.m. at St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre.

Facility Location

Access A/C

Bill Burgoyne Arena 129 Linwell Rd.

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Dunlop Drive Older Adult Centre 80 Dunlop Dr. Gatorade Garden City Complex 8 Gale Cres.

Haig Bowl Arena 17 Beech St. Port Dalhousie Older Adult Centre 19 Brock St. Port Weller Community Centre 1 Bogart St. Russell Avenue Community Centre 108 Russell Ave. Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre 240 St. Paul St. W.

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Large Small Pool Meeting Meeting Room Room

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PA system, Licensed restaurant, sports store, mini rink, 1200 seats LCD projector PA system LCD projector, PA system, equipment rentals PA system

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Facilities & Rentals

FACILITIES & RENTALS

Sport Fields The Recreation and Community Services department prides itself on offering some of the finest pl ying field facilities in outhern Ontario. Tournaments are welcome at all playing fields with special ournament fees.

For further information on the seasonal use of playing field , visit www. stcatharines.ca/rentals or contact a customer service representative at 905-688-5601 ext. 1927.

Type C fields These fields a e not lined and have no maintenance other than mowing or trimming. Minimum of 3 hours must be booked.

Adult Minors Seasonal Rentals & Tournament Play $15.26 $2.26

Kiwanis Field, 240 St. Paul St. West

St. Catharine’s first artificial turf is large enough to accommodate regulation Canadian Football League games, FIFA soccer games and fiel lacrosse. Amenities include lighting, change rooms, and washrooms.

Playing Field Conditions Line: 905 688-5601 ext. 1534.

Hourly Rental Rates (incl. HST)

Type A fields Lighted diamonds or fields th t are fenced, may have washrooms, bleachers, and are lined as per schedules.

Seasonal Rentals Adult Minors Prime Time: 6pm –11pm $32.77 $10.74 All other times $30.51 $7.35 Tournament Play Prime Time: 6pm –11pm $42.94 $11.87 All other times $39.55 $9.61

Hourly Prime Time (incl. HST) Mon.–Fri. 6pm–11pm, Sat. & Sun. 7am–11pm Adult Youth Commercial/Private $99.44 $62.15 $180.80

Type B fields These fields h ve bleachers, and are lined a minimum of three times per week during regular working hours only.

Adult Minors Seasonal Rentals $30.51 $7.35 Tournament Play $39.55 $9.61

Amenities Soccer Dressing Room (per booking/per day) Football Dressing Room (per booking/per day) Lighting Fee (per hour)

Hourly Non-Prime Time (incl. HST) Mon.–Fri. 7am–6pm Adult Youth $74.58 $49.72

Commercial/Private $124.30

$16.95 $24.86 $13.00

Playing Field Locations (with Type A Fields)

Some restrictions may be applicable for age/division on some of the playing field . Some parks listed have both Type A and B diamonds and/or fields. A complete description of all park locations is available at www.stcatharines.ca.

Park Alex McKenzie Park 17 Beech St. Berkley Park 44 Ridgeview Ave. Community Park 4 Seymour St. Fitzgerald Park 42 Fitzgerald St. Grantham Lions Park 732 Niagara St. Joe McCaffery Park 61 Vansickle Rd. Lester B. Pearson Park 352 Niagara St. Lancaster Park 31 Wood St. West Park 78 Louth St. 96 • www.stcatharines.ca

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Garden City Golf Course

Fairview Golf & Mini-Putt

Garden City Golf Course is a scenic 18-hole, challenging par 60 executive course located in the heart of St. Catharines. Our course also features a licensed clubhouse, scenic patio overlooking the first fai way, putting and chipping green, practice driving cages, beverage cart and many other amenities.

Fairview Golf Course is a nine-hole, par 27 course located in central St. Catharines. This course is ideal for the golfer who is just beginning or anyone who wants to work on their short game. The course offers clubhouse services, a putting and chipping green.

37 Lincoln Ave. Tee Time Bookings: 905-685-0076 Online: GolfNow.com

285 Geneva St. (behind Fairview Mall) Tee Time Bookings: 905-937-5796 Online: GolfNow.com

Birthday Parties

Looking to host a golf tournament?

Our 18-hole outdoor mini putt course is also a great way to celebrate a birthday or spend time with friends and family.

We invite you to consider us as your host course. To request a tournament information package or to find out about vailable dates please call the Clubhouse Services Supervisor at 905.685.0076.

Tournaments require a minimum of 24 paid golfers.

For daily green fees visit www.stcatharines.ca/golf or visit GolfNow.com to book online.

2014 Course Fees Garden City Golf Course

Fairview Golf & Mini-Putt

Annual Membership Fees Monday–Friday (excl. holidays) Junior (9 to 17 years) $200 Adult (18 to 59 Years) $575 Senior (60+ Years) $475 Activity Packs - Must be used in current season Weekday 10 rounds $170 20 rounds $320 30 rounds $420 45 rounds $580

Anytime

Anytime

$275 $675 $575

Monday–Friday (excl. holidays) $140 $399 $299

Weekend n/a n/a n/a n/a

Weekday $80 $150 $200 n/a

Weekend $85 $160 $225 n/a

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Golf

FACILITIES & RENTALS

Tennis

Municipal Tennis Courts Park Alex McKenzie Park Berkley Park Bogart St. Park Burgoyne Woods Eastport Park Guy Road Park Linlake Park Merritton Lions Park Pearson Park Port Dalhousie Lions Park Valleyview Park Woodgale Park

Location Thomas St. Bunting Rd. Bogart St. Glenridge Ave. Bromley & Broadway Dr. Guy Rd. Linlake Dr. Seymour Ave. Carlton & Niagara Sts. Main St. Willow St. Glendale Ave.

# of Courts 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2

Lights Yes No Yes No No No Yes No Yes Yes No Yes

Note: Municipal tennis courts are available with floodlighting until 10:30 p.m.

Competition Courts

Reality Park on Vine Street offers 3 lit courts for registered members.

Memberships can be purchased and activated at Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre, 240 St. Paul Street West.

For information, please call 905-688-5601 ext. 1927.

Please note that Reality Park courts are shared with registered youth and adult tennis programs throughout the spring and summer sessions.

Things to remember:

Tennis court lights are on a timer. If there is a power failure, the timer is affected. Tennis lights turn on at dusk and off y 10:30 pm. Please report any variations by calling 905-937-7210 between 8:30-4:30 pm.

Please respect the rights of others. Double play is recommended when players are waiting.

No ball hockey or skateboarding on the courts.

Tennis Membership Rates (incl. HST) Child Season Pass (14 years and under) Youth Season Pass (15-17 years) Adult Season Pass (18+ years) Family Season Pass (2 adults & 2 children) 98 • www.stcatharines.ca

$30.00 $33.90 $65.54 $109.05

Tennis nets are in place from May to October. Realty Park will remain open until November 10, 2014 (weather permitting).

Photo: Splash Photography

Location: Lakeside Park, 9 Main Street The smiles and laughter which the Lakeside Park Carousel inspires is a century-old tradition! For 5 cents a ride, you can experience the Carousel’s magic and its wonderful ability to bring out the child in all of us. The Carousel is a timeless tradition connecting our past, present and future generations.

The Lakeside Park Carousel is one of approximately 350 antique hand carved carousels still operating in North America - only nine of which are in Canada - and it’s considered large in size. The Lakeside Park Carousel has 68 animals, including horses, lions, camels, goats and giraffes, and four chariots.

The Lakeside Park Carousel continues to be beloved by all who come to visit it.

Hours of Operation

May 17 – June 8 Weekends Only (Saturday & Sunday) 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Victoria Day, Monday, May 19, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm.

June 9 – September 1 Daily 10:00 am – 9:00 pm September 2 – October 12 Weekends Only (Saturday & Sunday) 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 13 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Friends of the Carousel

The Carousel animals have all been carefully restored by the Friends of the Carousel, a community volunteer organization comprised of dedicated wood carvers, restorers and talented detail painters, who continue with annual repair work to keep the Carousel looking beautiful. If you are interested in participating please call 905 688-5601 ext. 1556.

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FACILITIES & RENTALS

Lakeside Park Carousel

Beaches, Parks & Trails The City of St. Catharines administers and maintains more than 1,000 acres of parks and trails. Within the parks are 250 carefully manicured floral displays.

A full list of city parks and amenities can be found by visiting www.stcatharines.ca/parks.

For further information on city park permits, visit www.stcatharines.ca/rentals or contact a customer service representative at 905-688-5601 ext. 1927.

Daily Park Fees (incl. HST)

To report graffiti on public operty call 905.688.5601 ext. 3138.

Showmobile Rentals

For long grass inside City parks and other maintenance concerns call 905.688.5601 ext. 3222..

Special Events, picnic and wedding photos are available at following parks: • Burgoyne Woods • Happy Rolphs • Jaycee Gardens • Lakeside Park • Lester B. Pearson • Montebello Park (wedding photos and special events only) • Morningstar Mill

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Park Reservation Fee Pavilion Reservation Fee Non-Profit vent Commercial Event

$74.58 $99.44 $332.22 $598.90 (additional fees may apply)

Take your show to the audience. The Recreation and Community Services Department operates a mobile stage that stretches out to a 16x38 stage with a large weatherproof covering. Featured is a 2 x 600 watt sound system that provides enough power and fl xibility for a variety of needs. Rent your sound and stage for the price of one!

Beaches St. Catharines features three scenic, unsupervised beaches on the shores of Lake Ontario for visitors to soak up the sun, take a leisurely stroll, dip into the lake or relax and watch the sunset.

For transient dockage fees and to book a slip, call the Harbour Reservation Hotline at (905) 688-5601 ext. 1565 For more information please visit www.stcatharines.ca/portdalhousieharbour.

This quiet beach is located in a protected bay on Lake Ontario with views to the lake and small lighthouse beacon.

Lakeside Park Beach - 1 Lakeport Rd.

A picturesque beach on the south shore of Lake Ontario situated in historic Port Dalhousie with stunning views of the Port Dalhousie harbour, lighthouse and Lake Ontario.

Port Dalhousie Harbour - adjacent to Lakeside Park 43°12’ :N, 79°16’ :W Located 24 miles ESE of Hamilton Harbour and 9 miles WSW of the Niagara River.

Day-docking is made available from Victoria Day until Labour Day. Amenities include a boardwalk, beach access, change rooms, picnic area, playground equipment, snack bar, and washrooms.

Municipal Beach - 1 Lombardy Ave.

This park has 365 metres of sandy beach to enjoy. There is a playground and picnic areas with barbecues for visitors. A free public boat launching ramp is available for small and personal watercrafts during the boating season and daylight hours.

Beach Conditions The water quality is monitored by the City in partnership with the Niagara Region Public Health at city beaches. Beach conditions are posted daily on the City’s Facebook, Twitter and Google+ accounts during the summer as well as through a Beach Hotline, which can be reached at 905-935-2722

Experience

our parks

Join us in Montebello and Lakeside Parks for a variety of unique arts experiences.

check out www.stcatharines.ca/parkexperiences for details about events happening June through August.

Montebello Park • 64 Ontario St., St. Catharines Lakeside Park • 9 Main St., St. Catharines Enjoy music, theatre, dance and more.

Fun for the whole family!

City of St. Catharines PO Box 3012, 50 Church St., St. Catharines ON L2R 7C2 Tel: 905.688.5600 ext. 1563 | TTY: 905.688.4TTY (4889)

www.stcatharines.ca/parkexperiences Twitter@StCRecServices Facebook.com/cityofstcatharines

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Jones Beach - 142 Broadway Dr.

Community Gardens The community gardens program provides gardening space and all necessary items for participants to grow and harvest their own fresh produce. Sharing knowledge and expertise supports the project with the goal of increasing fresh produce for participants. There are several community garden projects in St. Catharines: Greening Niagara – Community Gardens

Formerly Climate Action Niagara, this group oversees 4 very busy community gardens, tree planting and fruit tree trail initiatives.

For information, to book your plot or volunteer please call: 289-434-0474, can.info@cogeco.net www.climateactionniagara.ca

• Centennial Gardens at 321 Oakdale Ave.

• Friendship Garden, at Harbour Fellowship Church, 51 South Service Rd.

• Rykert Gardens behind 212 Rykert St.

• Stokes Goodwill Gardens at 36 Page St.

BEACHES, PARKS & TRAILS

St. Catharines Community Gardens

This program is a partnership between The City of St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Housing and Community Care of St. Catharines & Thorold. This garden is intended for those community members without gardening space. For more information or to volunteer please call: 905-685-1349, www.communitycarestca.ca

• Torosian Park at 37 Ventura Drive

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Do you already have a garden and would like to give back your surplus to the community?

Encouraging you to share your extra fruits and vegetables with others in the city who have no easy access to the abundance of our land. Through August and September citizens are encouraged to donate any surplus harvest to Community Care. Donations are gratefully accepted at Community Care locations in both St. Catharines and Thorold.

For more information call Community Care: 905-685-1349

Naturalized Park Areas This unique park offers residents with an opportunity to explore and learn about our native flo a and fauna. It contains the Malcolmson Eco Park and nature trails.

The Friends of Malcolmson Eco-Park (FMEP) are a group of volunteers that have dedicated themselves to preserving and enhancing the park resources. The FMEP remove garbage, plant native wildfl wers and trees, maintain and enhance trails and wetland areas, and provided environmental educational opportunities to local schools. Volunteers are always welcome! More information is available on their website at: www.malcolmsonecopark.com or call 905-688-5601 ext. 3140.

Earth Day Planting and Plant Sale: Saturday, April 26, 2014 (325 Lakeshore Rd – 8:00am) Native Plant and Tree Sale: Saturday, May 10, 2014 (325 Lakeshore Rd – 8:00am)

Walker’s Creek Park – 142A Parnell Rd.

Walker’s Creek Park is a comprehensive system of trails, park areas and nature areas that follow Walkers Creek and runs from Grantham Ave. to Lake Ontario. The park contains passive areas and play areas, with playground equipment.

Friends of Walkers Creek is a volunteer group that brings residents and nature lovers together to ensure safety, suggest improvements, manage concerns and encourage participation in this park. Hosting a variety of programs, plant sales and gardening work parties through the year, volunteers are always welcome and membership is only $10.00/yr/ household. More information is available on their website: www.wcna.ca or by phone: 905-688-5601 ext. 1912.

Spring Outdoor Travelling Walks

Explore your community, get active, learn about our green spaces and connect with new friends! Join an outdoor guided walk, hosted by the Friends of Malcolmson Eco Park (FMEP) and the Friends of Walkers Creek (WCNA) as they lead us through the parks and trails that define the Garden City.

No registration, no fees – just meet us at 10am, on the date, and at the location below.

Please note walks are approximately 1 ½ hrs and are weather permitting; if it is raining please join the group at the next scheduled walk.

Walkers Creek Thurs May 15 NEW - Sat May 17 Thurs May 29 Thurs June 12

Walkers Creek South Cindy Drive and Cherie Rd Walkers Creek North & Cindy Dr Cherie Drive Park

Malcolmson Park Thurs May 22 & Thurs June 5

Meet on Parnell Road Meet on Cindy Drive Meet on Parnell Road Meet on Cindy Drive

Meet at the park entrance

For information call 905.688.5601 ext. 1912 or visit: www.wcna.ca or www.malcolmsonecopark.com.

WCNA Annual Plant Sale: Saturday, June 7st, 2014 (88 Cherie Rd - 8:00am)

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Malcolmson Park – 325 Lakeshore Rd.

Trails Through a network of city trails, the Bruce Trail and Short Hills Provincial Park, there are more than 90 kilometers of pathways that crisscross the city.

These include: •9/11 Memorial Walkway •Bruce Trail •East Port Weller Spit •George Nicholson Trail •Green Ribbon Trail •Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail

•Merritt Trail •Participark Trail •Port Dalhousie Harbour Walk •Terry Fox Trail •Walker’s Creek Trail •Welland Canals Parkway Trail

Trail Rules and Courtesy

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✓ “Wheels Yield to Heels”: Pedestrians always have the right of way. ✓ Cyclists must yield to both pedestrians and in-line skaters. ✓ I n areas where the trail crosses a roadway, all trail traffic must yield o the vehicular traffic. ✓ R emember, no motorized vehicles on trails and dogs must be leashed.

What to do if you notice graffiti?

The City of St. Catharines is committed to reducing and eliminating graffiti in our neighbourhoo . Prompt reporting and removal of graffiti is ess tial in reducing incidents and keeping our neighbourhoods clean.

The Graffiti ylaw requires property owners to maintain their property free of graffiti. roperties not maintained free of graffiti will b served a notice and are obligated to clean graffiti within 7 ys of the notice being served. The bylaw is not intended to be punitive to property owners victimized by graffiti but ather it is intended to encourage prompt reporting and removal of graffit

Graffiti Removal Assistance Program

Funds are available to property owners for removal of graffiti on their operty. Property owners may be eligible to receive 50% of the cost of removal of graffiti up o a maximum payment of $500.00 for a maximum of 3 times per year.

How to Report Graffiti Phone: 905-688-5601 ext. 3138 Facebook: City of St. Catharines Twitter: @St_Catharines To report graffiti in ogress call 911.

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Leash Free Dog Parks Burgoyne Woods - 70 Edgedale Rd.

There are two leash free areas fully enclosed (6’ high fences) for your pups to enjoy. The small dog park is 1 acre and is for small dogs (under 16”) only. The larger 4 acre enclosure is intended for medium and large dogs but small dogs are welcome as well. Water is available in the warmer months. Follow the trail markers to the pavilion and dog park.

Catherine St Park - 69 Catherine St.

The Catherine St. Dog Park is centrally located in the core of St. Catharines adjacent to the Russell Ave. Community Centre. It is a one acre totally fenced leash-free dog park. The dog park is shared by dogs of all sizes and water is available in the warmer months.

PALZ (People Advocating LeashFree Zones) is a volunteer committee working with the City of St. Catharines to ensure that the Burgoyne Woods & Catherine Street Leash free dog parks are a continued success. PALZ is working to establish a third leashfree zone within the City limits.

For more information please email: palzlfdp@gmail.com To improve these parks, we need donations. Are you a park user?

Consider a charitable donation to the City of St. Catharines with the notation PALZ leash free dog parks.

More information is available www.stcatharines/leashfreedogpark.

Happy Rolph’s - 650 Read Rd.

Happy Rolph’s provides visitors with an opportunity to experience a variety of animals, birds and plants. The park contains a large playground, picnic area, washrooms and passive areas. Visitors can enjoy quiet seating and viewing opportunities along Lake Ontario or stroll along the 9/11 Memorial Walkway.

Memorial Programs The City of St. Catharines operates a Memorial Bench program that provides the public with the opportunity to pay tribute to a person(s) or occasion by donating a bench for installation in a public park or along a public walkway.

The Hulse and English Memorial Forest Fund is a non-profit t ee planting charity. It provides individuals with the opportunity to contribute towards the greening of St. Catharines in the memory of loved ones. A tree symbolizes strength, durability, shelter and beauty.

Not only will your donations provide a lasting memory, they will also help to beautify the City’s parks and trails.

For more information about Memorial Benches or the Hulse and English Memorial Forest contact 905-688-5601 ext. 3140 or www.stcatharines.ca/memorials.

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Please remember to keep your dog(s) leashed when not in the designated leash free area. Be courteous to other park users and CLEAN UP the poop and the trash!

Victoria Lawn Cemetery For Peace of Mind

PLAN TODAY!

Pre-planning gives you peace of mind. Pre-planning allows you the benefit of purchasing your services at today’s prices, free from inflationary pressures of the future.

Earth & Cremation Interment Mausoleum Crypt Entombment Mausoleum & Columbarium Inurnment For an appointment, call 905-688-5601 ext. 1557, e-mail: vlc@stcatharines.ca 480 Queenston St., St. Catharines, Ontario City of

St. CatharineS Victoria Lawn Cemetery is owned and operated by the City of St. Catharines, Recreation and Community Services Department.

City of St. Catharines, PO Box 3012, 50 Church St., St. Catharines ON L2R 7C2. Tel: 905.688.5600 | TTY: 905.688.4TTY (4889) | www.stcatharines.ca

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FEBRUARY

Consider the Influence of a Nurse: Reflections on the Mack Schools of Nursing 1874-1974

African Drumming Lessons

Location: St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre

1932 Welland Canals Pkwy., St. Catharines Date: on display through December Time: 9am - 5pm Admission: by donation Description: This exhibit showcases the Mack Schools of Nursing’s major impact on the nursing profession in Canada.

Phone: 905-984-8880 Website: www.stcatharines.ca/museum

Location: 85 Church Street, St. Catharines

Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Center Date & Time: February 2, 2014 Registration, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Description: Starting February 2014 for all ages (children & adults)

at the Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Center.

Drums will be provided.

Contact: Christiana Fixon-Owoo Phone: 905-341-1024 Email: africaassociation1@gmail.com Website: www.aaniagara.weebly.com

Merritton: Unearthing a Community’s Roots

Forbidden Music

Location: Centennial Gardens

321 Oakdale Ave., St. Catharines Date: on display through December Time: dawn to dusk daily Admission: Free Description: This exhibit of historic photos celebrates the vibrant history of the former Town of Merritton, now a neighbourhood within St. Catharines.

Phone: 905-688-5601 ext. 5244 Website: www.stcatharines.ca/merritton

Playing Favourites

Location: St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre

1932 Welland Canals Pkwy., St. Catharines Date: on display through December Time: 9am - 5pm Admission: by donation Description: The staff t the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre knows they aren’t supposed to pick favourite artifacts, but we couldn’t help ourselves! Check out the staff choi es from the St. Catharines Museum collection and share your favourites with us.

Phone: 905-984-8880 Website: www.stcatharines.ca/museum

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Location: St. Barnabas Church, 33 Queenston Street Date & Time: February 9, 2014, 3:00 pm Admission: $29.00 - $32.00 Description: This program includes the performance of works by superb composers Mendelssohn, Schoenberg, Weill, Hindemith and Rachmaninoff which ere banned by Hitler and Stalin.

Contact: Karen Williamson Phone: 905-329-9987 Email: primavera@primaveraconcerts.ca Website: www.primaveraconcerts.ca

Good Food and Good Company

Location: St. Barnabas Church, 33 Queenston Street Date & Time: February 9, 2014, 5:00 pm Admission: $55.00 Description: Following our concert on February 9th, enjoy a fine catered dinner by local chef Greg Willis including 4 course meal and complimentary glass of wine Contact: Karen Williamson Phone: 905-329-9987 Email: primavera@primaveraconcerts.ca Website: www.primaveraconcerts.ca

MARCH Building Champions to Meet Tomorrow’s Challenge: Soap Box Derbies in St. Catharines

Location: St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre 1932 Welland Canals Pkwy., St. Catharines Date: on display through August 14 Time: 9am - 5pm Admission: by donation Description: Held over by popular demand! Discover the thrill of Soap Box Derby racing and explore St. Catharines’ rich “Derby” history!

Phone: 905-984-8880 Website: www.stcatharines.ca/museum

Fur Trade Nation Exhibition

Location: St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre

1932 Welland Canals Pkwy., St. Catharines Date: March 8 - August 24 Time: 9am - 5pm Admission: by donation Description: Immerse yourself in the world of the fur trade with this travelling exhibit produced by Point of View Exhibits and the Hudson’s Bay Company History Foundation. Learn about the life of the voyageur and even try your hand at packing a canoe!

Phone: 905-984-8880 Website: www.stcatharines.ca/museum

March Break at the Museum

Location: St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre 1932 Welland Canals Pkwy., St. Catharines Date: Monday to Friday, March 10-14 Time: 9am - 5pm Admission: by donation Description: Play @ St. Catharines Museum this March Break. This week features crafts, activities and special events for the whole family including a visit from the dinosaurs of Club Rex! Phone: 905-984-8880 Website: www.stcatharines.ca/museum

Dib and Dob and The Journey Home

Location: Sullivan Mahoney Courthouse Theatre Date & Time: Saturday, March 22, 2014, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Admission: $15.00 Contact: Catie Cordes Description: The comic story of two brothers and their adventure in the forest as they search for home (Ages 5 - 8).

Phone: 905-682-8326 Ext. 26 Email: info@carouselplayers.com Website Link: www.carouselplayers.com

Jayme Stone’s Room of Wonders

Location: St. Barnabas Church, 33 Queenston Street Date & Time: March 23, 2014, 3:00 pm Admission: $29.00 - $32.00 Description: Juno award winning composer Jayme Stone. The quartet will perform a Moorish sword-fig ting dance, Malian melodies, a Bach fugue, and symphonies composed by Jayme.

Contact: Karen Williamson Phone: 905-329-9987 Email: primavera@primaveraconcerts.ca Website: www.primaveraconcerts.ca

Downtown Ghost Walks

Admission: Tickets $8.00 pp Description: On the evening of the calendar full moon Monthly between March and November, explore downtown’s haunted history on a professionally guided walking tour.

Phone: 905-685-8424 Website: www.mydowntown.ca

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Community Calendar Messy Church

Location: Silver Spire United Church

366 St. Paul Street, Downtown St. Catharines Dates & Times: Thursday, March 27, Thursday, April 24

and Thursday, May 22, 2014, 4:30 - 6:30 pm Admission: Free, donations accepted Description: This family-friendly event includes making crafts, a bible-story, and a meal. Drop in and discover the fun of Messy Church!

Contact: Rev. Jane Capstick Phone: 905 682 8328 Email: rev.jane.capstick@silverspire.ca Website: www.silverspire.ca

APRIL 26th Annual Volunteer Recognition Night

Location: Holiday Inn – Parkway Convention Centre 327 Ontario St., St. Catharines Date: Tuesday, April 15 Time: 5:30 pm Admission: Free to nominees and guest, ($30) for others Description: Nominations are currently being accepted to recognize those outstanding volunteers whose unselfish and dedicated services to an organization have made a signifi ant difference in their community. Deadline is Friday, March 21, 2014.

Phone: 905-688-5601 ext. 1508 Website: www.stcatharines.ca/VolunteerAwards

Fabric|ation: Exploring the World of Fibre Arts

Location: St. Catharines City Hall – 2nd Floor

50 Church St., St. Catharines Date: Monday to Friday, April 21 to August 15 Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm Admission: Free Description: In the 10th Annual Juried Exhibition local artists display artwork in which fib e or textile is the principle element, incorporating traditional and/or non-traditional materials.

Phone: 905-688-5601 ext. 5244 Website: www.stcatharines.ca/exhibits

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Ontario Senior Games, District 24

Location: Dunlop Older Adult Centre

80 Dunlop Dr., St. Catharines Date: Saturday, May 3 Time: 10am Admission: TBD Description: These are official ents of the Ontario 55+ Summer Games! Join us for the Dart Tournament, our champion qualifies to move onto the finals in Windsor-Amherstburg in August. Preregistration will be required, forms will be available at the facility or online.

Phone: 905-688-5601 ext. 1554 Website: www.stcatharines.ca/ontarioseniorgames.ca

Ontario Senior Games, District 24

Location: Russell Ave. Community Centre 108 Russell Ave., St. Catharines Date: Thursday, May 8 Time: 9am Euchre and 1pm Cribbage Admission: TBD Description: These are official ents of the Ontario 55+ Summer Games! Join us for Euchre and/or Cribbage Tournaments, our champion qualifies o move on to the final . Preregistration required, forms will be available at the facility or online.

Phone: 905-688-5601 ext. 1554 Website: www.stcatharines.ca/ontarioseniorgames.ca

City of St. Catharines’ Arts Awards

Location: Rodman Hall Arts Centre, Brock University 109 St. Paul Cres., St. Catharines Date: Saturday, May 3 Time: 8pm Admission: PWYC (suggested donation $10.00) Description: Join us as at the picturesque Rodman Hall Arts Centre and help celebrate the Artists, Patrons, Volunteers and Educators that help make St. Catharines a beautiful city in which to live, work and play!

Phone: 905-688-5601 ext. 5229 Website: www.stcatharines.ca/artsawards

Outdoor Travelling Walks Location:

alker’s Creek Park W 142A Parnell Rd., St. Catharines Malcolmson Park 325 Lakeshore Rd., St. Catharines Date: Thursdays May 15 – June 12 Saturday May 17 Time: 10am Admission: Free Description: Explore your community, get active, learn about our green spaces and connect with new people. Walks are weather permitting; if it’s raining please join us on the next scheduled walk. Please check our websites for details and meeting points 905-688-5601 ext. 1912 Phone: Website: www.wcna.ca www.malcolmsonecopark.com

Morningstar Mill Opening

Location: Morningstar Mill

2714 Decew Rd., St. Catharines Date: Saturday, May 17 Time: 10am - 3pm Admission: by donation Description: Visit this working grist mill built in 1872, and the home of the Morningstar family. The mill provides a rare glimpse back in time to when moving water was used to mechanically grind grain into flou .

Phone: 905-984-8880 Website: www.morningstarmill.ca

Jacques Israelievitch and Christina Petrowska

Location: St. Barnabas Church, 33 Queenston Street Date & Time: May 25, 2014, 3:00 pm Admission: $29.00 - $32.00 Description: Our season finale is an all M zart program by Jacques Israelievitch and Christina Petrowska, two of Canada’s most distinguished musicians.

Contact: Karen Williamson Phone: 905-329-9987 Email: primavera@primaveraconcerts.ca Website: www.primaveraconcerts.ca

Seniors Day

Location: Royal Canadian Polish Legion

294 Vine St., St. Catharines Date: Monday, May 26 Time: 10am - 3pm Admission: Free Description: A special day for and about seniors! Come see local and regional exhibitors and get information about their products and services.

Phone: 905-688-5601 ext. 1563 Website: www.stcatharines.ca/seniorsday

JUNE Experience Our Parks

Location: Montebello Park 64 Ontario St., St. Catharines Lakeside Park 9 Main St., St. Catharines Date: various days in June through August Time: various times Admission: Free Description: Join us in Montebello Park for a variety of unique arts experiences. Enjoy music, theatre, dance and more! Fun for the whole family! Please check our website for more details Phone: 905-688-5601 ext. 1563 Website: www.stcatharines.ca/parkexperiences

Market Discovery Table

Location: Market Square 91 King St., St. Catharines Date: Saturdays, June 7 – September 27 Time: 9am – 11am Admission: Free Description: Fun for kids of all ages, featuring a different farm theme each week. Participants will enjoy hands-on experiences, including making butter, creating seed mosaics, honey tasting, market searches and more.

Phone: 905-688-5601 ext. 1508 Website: www.stcatharines.ca/DiscoveryTable

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Community Calendar Dancing in the Park

Music in the Square

Location: Montebello Park Pavilion, Corner of Ontario St. and Lake St., St Catharines Date & Time: Every Tuesday evening in June Admission: Free to newcomers Description: EVERYONE WELCOME! Enjoy the Ballroom Dances of Scotland to lively Gaelic music or join in the fun and learn a dance or two. No special attire required but a folding chair is a good idea! Complimentary refreshments. Great fun and exercise! More info on website.

Contact: Robert Cary Phone: 905-687-6537 Email: rscdsstcatharines@gmail.com Website link: www.rscdsstcatharines.ca

Location: Market Square

91 King St., St. Catharines Date: Saturdays from June 7 – September 27 Time: 11am – 1:30pm Date: Tuesdays from June 10 – August 26 Time: 4:30pm – 8pm Admission: Free Description: Enjoy the light sounds of local musicians while shopping at the St. Catharines Farmers’ Market in, Downtown St. Catharines. Please check website for lineup.

Phone: 905-688-5601 ext. 1508 Website: www.stcatharines.ca/MusicInTheSquare

Quilt Canada 2014: Wonders of Niagara

Location: Market Square

91 King St., St. Catharines Date: Tuesdays, June 10 – August 26 Time: noon – 8 pm Admission: Free Description: This fun evening market features vendors from our Saturday Farmers Market lineup, food trucks, prepared foods, cheese, fresh local produce, artisans, live music, local wine and micro-breweries. Come for the best Niagara grows! Stay for the fun!

Phone: 905-688-5601 ext. 1508 Website: www.stcatharines.ca/FarmersMarket

Older Adult Center Open Houses

JULY

Location: Brock University - 500 Glenridge Ave., St. Catharines Date & Time: June 11 - 14, 2014, 10 am to close Admission: $12.00 Description: Canada’s premier quilt show will feature innovative quilts from across Canada, several concurrent shows, Trend-Tex Challenge, outstanding workshops and Merchant Mall.

Contact: Marilyn Michelin Phone: 905-937-7556 Email: qc2014@vaxxine.com Website: www.canadianquilters.com

Location: Dunlop Older Adult Centre (DD) 80 Dunlop Dr., St. Catharines, 905-685-6668 West St. Catharines Older Adult Centre (WS) 117 Chetwood St., St. Catharines, 905-684-0993 Port Dalhousie Older Adult Centre (PD) 19 Brock St., St. Catharines, 905-646-8000 Date & Time: Saturday, June 14, from 11am - 3pm (DD) Thursday, June 19, from 2pm - 4pm (WS) Saturday, June 24, from 12:00pm - 4:00p (PD) Admission: Free Description: June is the month we recognize and celebrate our older adults. Come explore our centres and participate in special events. Make some new friends or reacquaint yourself with ones from the past.

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Tuesday Night Market

Canada Day Celebrations

Location: St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre 1932 Welland Canals Pkwy., St. Catharines Tuesday, July 1 Date: Time: 9am - 5pm Admission: by donation Description: Join in the fun at the Museum’s Dominion Day Picnic! Try your hand at bean-bag-toss or croquet and meet some historic “characters” from St. Catharines’ past.

Phone: 905-984-8880 Website: www.stcatharines.ca/museum

Canada Day Street Party

Location: Market Square 91 King St., St. Catharines Date: Tuesday, July 1 Time: 11am - 4pm Admission: Free Description: Fun for the whole family featuring live musical entertainment on our main stage, free children’s activities including crafts, bouncers, pony rides, face painting and much, much more.

Phone: 905-688-5601 ext. 1508 Website: stcatharines.ca/CanadaDay

Carousel Players Summer Theatre School

Location: Sullivan Mahoney Courthouse Theatre Date & Time: July 7 - August 22, 2014, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Admission: $200.00 week Contact: Catie Cordes Description: Six different camps for ages 5 to 13 years in July and August. Great opportunity to explore your creative side and build confiden e. Free brochure.

Phone: 905-682-8326 Ext. 22 Email: schools@carouselplayers.com Website Link: www.carouselplayers.com

Downtown Classic Car Show

Date & Time: July 6, 2014, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Admission: Free Description: Over 500 classic cars grade the streets of Downtown St. Catharines during this large, family event.

Classics, customs, hot rods, exotics, low riders, high performance; live entertainment, food vendors, children’s activities.

ADMISSION TO THE CAMPFIRE IS FREE

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JO I N US around the fire pit for a good old fashion hot dog roast and sing–a–long!

Tuesday, July 8, 2014 | Tuesday, August 19, 2014 LOCATION: Burgoyne Woods Park across from the pool, behind the tennis courts.

6:00 - 8:00pm 7:30 - 8:00pm

WHAT TO BRING: Refillable water bottle, Hot dogs, Hot dog buns.

Roasting sticks, Blankets, Lawn chairs.

WE WILL SUPPLY: Marshmallows, condiments, beverages and entertainment.

Hot Dog/Marshmallow Roast, Children’s Games, Crafts & Face Painting.

Campfire Sing - A - Long

RECOMMENDED AGE: PRESCHOOL – 12 YEARS

(PLEASE NOTE THE FIRE PIT WILL BE UNAVAILABLE FOR ROASTING DURING THIS TIME) WEATHER AND FIRE BAN PERMITTING. FOR MORE INFO CALL: 905-688-5601 ext. 1556

Thank You to our sponsors for their generous support:

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Community Calendar The St. Catharines Performing Arts Centre presents Driftwood Theatre’s The Tempest.

Moonlight Movies

Location: Lakeside Park 9 Main St., St. Catharines Montebello Park 64 Ontario St., St. Catharines Date: July 11 - August 22 (except August 1) Time: dusk - 11pm Admission: Free Description: Grab your lawn chair/blanket, snacks and head to the park to enjoy movies under the stars! Non parishable food items will be accepted for Community Care. Please check website for line up and locations! In partnership with Open Concept Films Website: stcatharines.ca/moonlightmovies

A special

Location: Montebello Park

67 Ontario St., St. Catharines Date: Friday, July 18 Time: 7:30pm (rain location: Market Square) Admission: PWYC (suggested donation $15.00) Description: The Tempest is a story of magic, power and forgiveness told in Driftwood’s signature style blending movement, song, puppetry and classic storytelling. Please bring your own blankets and/or lawn chairs!

Phone: 905-688-5601 ext. 5229 Website: www.driftwoodtheatre.com

New Year’s Eve

Family Day

Rock N’ Skate

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Campfire Sing-A-Long

Dog’s Day of Summer

Location: Burgoyne Woods 70 Edgedale Rd., St. Catharines Date: Tuesday, July 8 Time: 6pm – 8pm Admission: Free Description: Join us for a good old fashioned campfi e sing-a-long.

We supply the beverages, marshmallows and roasting sticks. BYO blanket / lawn chair and hot dogs or snacks!

Weather & fi e ban permitting.

905-688-5601 ext. 1556 Phone: Website: www.stcatharines.ca/campfi e

Location: St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre

1932 Welland Canals Pkwy., St. Catharines Date: Saturday, August 9 Time: 11am - 4:30pm Admission: by donation Description: Dogs and their owners are welcomed to the grounds of the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre to explore special displays while enjoying food truck fare and a pet product marketplace.

905-984-8880 Phone: Website: www.stcatharines.ca/museum

AUGUST

Downtown D’Lish Summer Edition

Art by the Lighthouse

Location: 247 Ricardo St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON Date & Time: August 2 & 3, 2014, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Admission: Free Description: Art By The Lighthouse original art show and sale at Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre in Niagara-on-theLake, Ontario. Free admission. Paintings, sculpture, jewelry, glasswork, and more.

Contact: Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre (office) Phone: 905-468-5455 Email: office@niagarapumphouse.ca Website: artbythelighthouse.ca

Date & Time: August 16 - 31, 2014 Description: Many downtown restaurants offer specialty 3 course, fi ed price lunches and dinners during Downtown D’Lish. Visit www.mydowntown.ca to view the participating restaurants & menus.

Campfire Sing-A-Long

Location: Burgoyne Woods 70 Edgedale Rd., St. Catharines Date: Tuesday, August 19 Time: 6pm – 8pm Admission: Free Description: Join us for a good old fashioned campfi e sing-a-long.

We supply the beverages, marshmallows and roasting sticks. BYO blanket / lawn chair and hot dogs or snacks!

Weather & fi e ban permitting.

Phone: 905-688-5601 ext. 1556 Website: www.stcatharines.ca/campfi e

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Community Contacts Arts & Culture St. Catharines Photographic Club

Contact Name: Victor Ens 905-937-4903 vic.ens@sympatico.ca www.stcphotoclub.ca Meeting on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, September to April at 7:30 pm, Grantham Mennonite Brethren Church, Grantham Avenue. Everyone Welcome!

Centre for the Arts, Brock University

Box Office 905-688-5550 x3257 Fax: 905-688-4277 www.Arts.BrockU.ca Centre for the Arts, Brock University presents an 45th Annual HOT TICKET Professional Entertainment Season of music, dance, theatre, comedy and young audience performances from October to April, showcasing national and international artists.

Tickets go on sale to the general public the day after Labour Day. Become a HOT TICKET member in May to order tickets before the general public. More than a performance, it’s a live experience.

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Marilyn I Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts

Contact Name: Marie Balsom Phone Number: (905) 688-5550 Ext 4765 Address: 500 Glenridge Ave St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1 Email: mbalsom@brocku.ca website: brocku.ca/finea ts Description: The Marilyn I Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts at Brock University is comprised of the departments of Dramatic Arts, Music,Visual Arts and the Centre for Studies in Arts & Culture. A vibrant multidisciplinary creative environment in which student centered learning is emphasized, the School connects the arts to their cultural roots and historical context-on stage, in studios and galleries and at regional venues.

Join us for our 2013-14 season as we present over 70 events that showcase our student creativity, faculty and professional talent.

Our vision is to engage and inspire audiences while enriching Niagara’s cultural legacy. facebook.com/miwsfpa Twitter: @miwsfpa

Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Contact Name: Robert Cary 905-687-6537 rscdsstcatharines@gmail.com www.rscdsstcatharines.ca Enjoy invigorating Celtic music while learning the Ballroom Dances of Scotland. Certified teachers guide you through graceful Waltzes, Stathspeys and lively Jigs and Reels. No partner or special attire required. Classes: Tuesday evenings 7:30 to 10:00 September to May at the Black Sea Hall, 455 Welland Avenue, St. Catharines. TWO FREE LESSONS and complimentary refreshments for newcomers. Great fun and healthy exercise!

For details on the mental and physical health benefits of cottish Country Dancing check out our website: www.rscdstcatharines.ca Don’t miss “Dancing in the Park” every Tuesday in June 7:30 to 9:00pm in the Montebello Park Pavilion.

The Gallery Players of Niagara

Contact Name: Margaret Gay 905-468-1525 info@galleryplayers.ca www.galleryplayers.ca The Gallery Players presents chamber music concerts in Niagara from November to June each season. Please visit our website or call us for more information.

CHUMS - St. Catharines Chamber Music Society

Contact Name: Gordon Cleland 905-934-8148 Fax: 904-934-8148 stcatharineschambermusic@gmail.com www.chumsmusic.ca A production/presentation company presenting high quality performances of vocal and instrumental chamber music featuring Niagara’s own professional vocalists, instrumentalists and composers.

Sing Niagara

Contact Name: Nancy Reed 905-935-3965 info@singniagara.com www.singniagara.com Be part of this fun loving all female vocal group dedicated to singing four part harmony Acappella style. Let us help you find our voice.

The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre

Contact Name: Cheryl Morris 905-468-5455 office@niagarapumphouse.ca www.niagarapumphouse.ca Art gallery and classes in heritage NOTL building. Free admission. Instruction in various art media. Special events: Grand Bazaar June 14; Art-by-the-Lighthouse August 2 and 3; Artful Treasures December 5 and 6 and more!

Check website for more details.

Carousel Players

Contact Name: Jane Gardner 905-682-8326 fax: 905-682-9313 info@carouselplayers.com www.carouselplayers.com Carousel Players develops theatre for young audiences and tours its shows to schoools, festivals, and theatres including the downtown courthouse.

Treblaires Ladies Show Choir

Contact Name: Rhonda Baker 905-892-0357 prbaker@cogeco.ca www.treblaires.com Love to sing and entertain? Join the Treblaires Ladies Show Choir: all genres of music, professional voice development, lots of fun! practices Tuesdays 7 pm at local venues.

Primavera Concerts

Contact Name: Karen Williamson 905-329-9987 primavera@primaveraconcerts.ca www.primaveraconcerts.ca We continue to present the best of chamber, choral, vocal, and instrumental music by notable artists in a small, beautiful, and intimate space.

Mercredi Musique Chamber Orchestra

Contact Name: Rose Weber 905-646-3418 mercredimusique@hotmail.com home.cogeco.ca/mercreditmusique The group welcomes members with experience playing at an intermediate or advanced level. Weekly rehearsals are held Wednesdays in St. Catharines. New members always welcome. Spring concert April 13, 2014, 3 pm. Knox Presbyterian Church.

Tickets $15 at door Students $5.

Clubs & Organizations Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region

Arthritis Society

Contact: Lorna Anstruther 1-866-273-2229 Ext. 1301 Niagara Regional Office 905-646-7284 lanstruther@on.arthritis.ca www.arthritis.ca The Arthritis Society is dedicated to providing and promoting education, community support and research-based solutions.

Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program; Arthritis self-management program, chronic pain management workshop.

Best Buddies Canada Niagara Region

Contact Name: Steven Pinnock 888-779-0061 fax: 416-531-0003 info@bestbuddies.ca www.bestbuddies.ca Best Buddies is a national volunteer program that pairs children and adults with intellectual disabilities and student volunteers in one-toone friendships in over 300 elementary & high schools, colleges & universities across Canada.

Newcomers Club of St. Catharines and District

Contact: Maureen (905) 397-7593 or Judi (905) 228-5881 website: www.Newcomersofstcatharinesdistrict.weebly.com Description: Open to all women NEW to St. Catharines and area. We provide you opportunities to meet new friends through participating in a variety of activities (some include spouses). Join us at our monthly meetings and more.

905-687-3914 1-403 Ontario Street, St. Catharines L2N 1L5 niagara@alzheimerniagara.ca www.alzheimerniagara.ca

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Community Contacts Niagara Bruce Trail Club

Contact Name: Corrie Kellestine 289-213-5014 niagarabrucetrailclub@gmail.com www.niagarabrucetrail.org A non-profit o ganization responsible for hiking and maintenance of the Niagara section of the Bruce Trail. Information and hiking schedules available on website.

Niagara Nature Tours

Contact Name: Carla Carlson 905-562-3746 info@niagaranaturetours.ca www.niagaranaturetours.ca Birthdays, Family Reunions, Corporate…

“Come and explore Niagara’s outdoors.

Discover its secret places”, with our naturalists, horticulturists, geologists, historians and musicians.

Summer Solstice Drumming Down the Sun, Monthly Gratitude Walks, Wine and Culinary Tours. Gift Certifi ates.

St. Catharines Horticultural Society

Contact Name: Denis Fallat 905-937-6728 www.gardenontario.org/site.php/stcatherhs Monthly meeting, expert speakers at Grace Mennonite Church, Niagara Street. Main Events: Plant Sale Saturday, May 10, 2014, Garden Tour July 6, 2014.

St. Catharines Downtown Association

Contacts: Tisha Polocko, Carolyn Watson 905-685-8424 admin@mydowntown.ca www.mydowntown..ca 80 King St. Main Floor, St. Catharines ON L2R 7G1 The St. Catharines Downtown Association is focused on the improvement and beautifi ation of Downtown St. Catharines, as 118 • www.stcatharines.ca

well as the promotion of the core as a great place to live, meet, dine, shop, work, and play. Contact us, or visit our website to locate businesses, read news, learn about available retail space, and gather information about upcoming events in Downtown St. Catharines.

Community Support Silver Spire United Church

Contacts: Rev Bill Thomas rev.bill.thomas@silverspire.ca Rev Jane Capstick rev.jane.capstick@silverspire.ca 905-682-8328 Fax: 905-682-8329 www.silverspire.ca 366 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3N2 We are the United Church in downtown St. Catharines and the only church on St. Paul Street. We gather as a community to celebrate our faith Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM, Monday – Friday at 9:00 AM. Our Mission Statement: Learning, Living, Loving leads to our commitment to be a community centred in Christ that welcomes, comforts and transforms. Through a variety of ministries, with the rich diversity of our congregation in mind, we strive to live our faith in an open and inviting manner.

Our ministries include: * Weddings – ‘All weddings are different, all marriages are the same.’ We are one of the few churches in Niagara that celebrates same-sex marriages. We will also marry a man and a woman * Adult Choir, Children’s Choir, Bell Choir * Sunday School, a staffed Nursery and a midweek Youth Group * Messy Church – an inter-generational evening the last Thursday of the month

* Book and Bible Studies * Sew and Sews – a teaching/mentoring ministry with fabrics * Out of the Cold – a meal and a safe space to sleep on Monday nights throughout the winter * AA, Al Anon, Al Ateen -- support programmes for those experiencing the effects of alcoholism in their lives

Silver Spire offers opportunities for spiritual growth including Dream Group, Wellness Centre and “Care for the Soul,” as well as recreational opportunities including yoga, carpet bowling, badminton, exercise for Seniors and quilting.

We are also pleased to host a number of community groups and we have a number of spaces that can be rented on a long or short term basis.

Silver Spire is committed to all age groups, being Christ-Centred, compassion, hospitality, learning, openness and acceptance, reverence, stewardship and celebrating our diversity.

Follow us on Twitter: #SilverSpire @RevBillThomas

St. Thomas Daycare

Contact Name: Janet Saunders 905-688-3191 daycare.centre@stthomaschurch.ca St. Thomas’ Day Care - Serving the Niagara Region for over 30 years. Available spaces (both full and part-time) for children from 18 months to - 5 years. Nutritious snacks and lunch. RECE’s. For more information contact Janet Saunders 905-688-3191 or email daycare.centre@st.thomaschurch.ca.

Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region

Contact Name: Sarah Farrell 905-641-1021 fax: 905-641-2336 programsLdan@cogeco.net LDANR is offering children 6-12 with reading difficulties a summer program. Children spend half the day on literacy and the other on recreational activities.

Wellspring Niagara

Contact Name: Ann Mantini-Celima 905-684-7619 Fax: 905-684-1262 info@wellspringniagara.ca www.wellspringniagara.ca Wellspring Niagara is a regional organization that offers free supportive care programs and services to people living with cancer and their caregivers. No referral necessary.

Health Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi

905-935-7583 niagara@taoist.org www.taoist.org/niagara Taoist Tai Chi™ internal arts are founded upon a rich tradition of Taoist training and include a gentle set of movements that promote well-being for people of all ages and in all conditions. Each step in the training is intended to help the mind return to stillness, clarity and wisdom, and the body to a balanced, relaxed and healthy state. Classes, taught by accredited volunteer instructors, start regularly throughout the Niagara region. Call 905-935-7583 or visit www.taoist.org/niagara for dates and times.

Seniors for Seniors

Contact Name: Mary Tice 905-937-3677 mtice@seniors4seniors.ca seniorsforseniors.ca Helping seniors stay independent since 1991.

Companions, Drivers, Cleaners, Respite and Overnights. Call us. We can help.

Wellness and Wealth 4U

Contact Name: Daniel Frye 905-935-5072 dfrye1@bellnet.net https://frimex.mysynergy.net Providing a solution for your cardio health with the most dynamic supplement known today.

ProArgi-9+ is real science clinically proven to provide real results.

YMCA of Niagara

905-934-9622, 905-934-9665 www.ymcaofniagara.org The St. Catharines Walker Family YMCA features a 25 metre six-lane pool, outdoor splash pad, gymnasium, squash/ racquetball courts, state of the art fitness entre with Fitlinxx technology, indoor track, cyclefit studi , Ontario Early Years Centre and a variety of multipurpose rooms.

Your YMCA membership can help you and your family grow in spirit, mind and body. As one of Canada’s leading charities, the YMCA provides affordable fees, convenient hours, choice of values-based programs, qualified aring staff and access to all Niagara region Y’s.

Hobbies Modern Bee

Contact Name: Monique or Heide Kruppa 905-468-8190 1507 Niagara Stone Road, Virgil info@beefabrics.ca www.beefabrics.ca A neighbourhood boutique for your creative side. Fresh, modern cotton fabrics, delightful yarns, knitting, crochet, quilting and sewing classes. New location closer to you!

Marina’s Sew Much Fun

Contact Name: Marina Cirone 905-937-1271 Sewing lessons for young and old starting at 10 years of age. Small class size. Evenings and Saturdays. Fun learning environment.

Garden City Productions Contact: John Koerner 905-682-1353 jhkoerner@hotmail.com www.gcp.ca

Library St. Catharines Public Library Contact: CEO 905-688-6103 Ext 236 Fax: 905-688-6292 admin@stcatharines.library.on.ca www.stcatharines.library.on.ca

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Community Contacts Sports & Activities Concord Soccer Club

Contact: Joanna Collini Phone: 905-988-5682 concordsoccerclub@bellnet.ca 905-988-9879 concordsoccerclub.ca The St. Catharines Concord Soccer Club is a co-ed club fielding house league and t avel teams from 4 upwards. The club emphasizes development and opportunity.

Special Needs Learn To Skate Contact Name: Kathi Plug 905-680-2152 kppskate@aol.com www.kppskate.ca

St. Catharines Recreational Skate Contact Name: Kathi Plug 905-680-2152 kppskate@aol.com, www.kppskate.ca

Kathi Plug Power Skate Contact Name: Kathi Plug 905-680-2152 kppskate@aol.com www.kppskate.ca

St. Catharines Female Hockey Association

Office Location: Seymour-Hannah Arenas 240 St. Paul Street West.

Phone: 905.685.8635 Wednesdays: 3-7 pm and Saturdays 9-1 pm.

Email: scfha@scfha.com www.scfha.com

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Adventure Running Kids

Contact Name: Patrick Saile ark-niagara@dontgetlost.ca www.adventurerunningkids.ca Adventure Running Kids is an adventure running training program for boys and girls aged 6-14. It runs for 12 weeks, starting March 17

Niagara Freewheelers Bicycle Touring Contact Name: Paul Nemy 905-892-6584 paulnemy@aol.com www.thefreewheelers.com

St. Catharines Road Runners & Walkers

Contact Name: Cam Johnson 905-329-2265 scrrwmail@gmail.com welovetorun.com The St. Catharines Roadrunners and Walkers is a not-for-profit unning club for every ability. We emphasize the enjoyment and camaraderie of running. Please visit us at http://welovetorun.com

Workshops/ Classes Garden City Productions

Always looking for new talent, both on and off stage for two musical productions a year.

905-935-3681 www.gcp.ca

Program Registration Policies All prices listed in the Leisure Guide include HST. Facility Surcharge Included in all aquatic programs is a $2 (plus HST where applicable) per participant per program facility surcharge.

Family Rates Registering one child: Full Price Registering two or more children: First child at full price, each additional child 20% discount. Children must be from the same family, living in the same household registered in the same session for a recreation program and the Red Cross Swim Lessons.

Participants registering with ePlay online registration must request their discount at any registration centre within three months of the program start date.

Children’s Fitness Tax Credit Receipt Where indicated, the receipt is proof of eligibility for the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit. Replacement receipts are available online using ePlay or may be reproduced by paying a $6 fee.

Waiting List

Refund Policy and Program Transfers

These policies apply to all classes EXCEPT Aquatic Leadership programs: ✓ No refunds or transfers will be issued after the third class. If the program has started, registration fees will be refunded on a pro-rated basis. ✓ A Program Withdrawal Refund Request form must be completed and approved by a Recreation Supervisor. Please bring your receipt with you when making this request. ✓ All refunds and transfers are subject to a $6 per person, per registration administration fee. ✓ A full (100 per cent) refund is given if a program is cancelled by the City of St. Catharines. ✓ Refunds or transfers can be requested at any Registration Centre.

This policy applies to all Aquatic Leadership programs: ✓ For all aquatic leadership programs, no refunds will be issued. ✓ Withdrawals 14 days prior to the start of the program, a credit will be applied to the account.

Fee Assistance in Recreation (FAIR) Program

Individuals experiencing financial difficulties may apply for fee assistance for programs and passes. Application forms can be found online in the Play In page of www.stcatharines.ca or at a customer service centre. For more information call 905 688-5601 ext. 1923.

You have the option of going on a waiting list for any full program.

When an opening occurs you will be contacted by phone to confirm your interest and make payment arrangements. You will have 48 Individuals with Disabilities hours to confirm your participation before registration staff will offer All programs strive to be fully accessible and inclusive to all the spot to the next person on the list. members of our community. Information is extremely important in making this happen. If you or your child have any type of Program Changes special consideration, please call 905 688-5601 ext. 1556 or 1800 The City of St. Catharines reserves the right to change the time, to speak to a recreation staff member who an assist you with location, instructor or fee if required. All program and facility your enrolment. information advertised in the Leisure Guide is subject to change.

Class Cancellations Low registration numbers may result in the cancellation or changing of classes.

Attendant Fees

Fees are waived for support persons who accompany a person with a disability for purposes of participation, communication, mobility, personal care, medical needs or access to services.

Make up Classes There will be no make-up classes due to absenteeism, thunder, lightning, pool foulings, emergency or maintenance closures for any program. If there is a pool closure during a swim lesson, children are still encouraged to attend and will be taught water safety.

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Program Registration Form THE CITY OF ST.CATHARINES RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT PHONE: 905 688-5601 EXT.1927 | FAX: 905 682-1157 PART A : FAMILY INFORMATION - PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Have you previously registered for our programs? ❏ YES ❏ NO

Has your address changed since your last registration? ❏ YES ❏ NO

Adult/Parent/Guardian’s Last Name:__________________________________First Name:_ _______________________ Older Adult (60+) ❏ Yes

❏ No

Family Address:______________________________________________ Apt/Unit:_ ____ City:_ __________Postal Code:_ ___________________ Home Phone #: (_____)_______________ Business/Cell #:(_____)____________________ E-Mail:_____________________________________

PART B : EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION - PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Emergency Contact Name:_ _______________________________________________________________Permission to Pickup: ❏ Yes ❏ No Home Phone #: (_____)_______________ Business/Cell #:(_____)____________________ Relation To Participant:___________________________

Participant 1

Last Name:__________________________________ First Name:___________________________________ Age:_____ Sex: ❏ M

Participant 2

PROGRAM REGISTRATION

PART C : PARTICIPANT INFORMATION - CAN BE USED FOR MORE THAN 1 FAMILY MEMBER

Last Name:__________________________________ First Name:___________________________________ Age:_____ Sex: ❏ M

Special Needs: ❏ No

Birth Date MM/DD/YY:___________________________ PROGRAM NAME

CODE #

❏F

❏ Yes (If Yes, Please Request & Fill Out a Special Needs Form)

DAY(S) / TIME

FEE

START DATE

1 2 IMPORTANT! Sign participant up for Both Programs ❏ OR Program 2 is my Alternate Choice to Program 1 ❏

Special Needs: ❏ No

Birth Date MM/DD/YY:___________________________ PROGRAM NAME

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❏ Yes (If Yes, Please Request & Fill Out a Special Needs Form)

DAY(S) / TIME

FEE

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1 2 IMPORTANT! Sign participant up for Both Programs ❏ OR Program 2 is my Alternate Choice to Program 1 ❏

• If you or your child has any SPECIAL NEEDS (physical or intellectual disabilities, attention difficulties, learning disabilities, allergies (peanuts, bees, etc.) or requires medication) or if there is any information you would like to provide us with, please check the special needs box on this form and fill out a special needs form. This information will remain confide tial and is requested only to help the city provide inclusive programs.

• I certify that my child or myself is of age and is physically capable of participating, in the program(s) registered for. In case of an emergency, I grant department officials author y to act on my behalf and transport my child to a local doctor or hospital for medical treatment if necessary.

• I give the Corporation of the City of St. Catharines permission to use or publish photographs taken in which my children or I may be included, to publish in whole or part, for the purpose of promoting the activities of the Recreation and Community Services Department, without royalty rights.

Parent / Guardian Signature:_ _____________________________________ Date:________________________________________________ PART D : METHOD OF PAYMENT - PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY ❏ CHEQUE ❏ CASH ❏ DEBIT ❏ VISA ❏ MASTER CARD Cardholder’s Name (Please Print):_ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Card # _ __________________________________________________Validation # (back of card)_ ________ Exp. Date: _____________________ Cardholder’s Signature:_ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ * * * FOR OFFICE USE ONLY * * *

❏ CHEQUE ❏ CASH ❏ DEBIT ❏ VISA ❏ MASTER CARD

Receipt #_______________________________Amount:_ ____________________

NO POST-DATED CHEQUES PLEASE. MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO THE CITY OF ST. CATHARINES MAIL OR DROP FORM & PAYMENT TO: Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre 240 St. Paul St. West, P.O. Box 3012, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2 City of St. CatharineS Mark Envelope: REGISTRATION

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Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used for the purpose of program registration, payment aggregate statistical reporting and allocation of staff esources.

Questions about this collection may be directed to the City of St. Catharines, Recreation and Community Services Department – Manager of Administration Services, 320 Geneva Street, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2N 2G6

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