Active Living Guide - City of Powell River

Active Living Guide Spring Summer 2016

604.485.2891 PowellRiver.ca

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Message from the Mayor I am pleased to have the opportunity to offer a few words of encouragement about the importance of staying active in order to foster and sustain good health.

Whatever your activity of choice may be, the most important thing is that you do something – don’t just procrastinate citing unconvincing excuses. Caring for your health should not be just one of those New Year’s resolutions that many fail to keep.

Keep active for your own personal wellbeing. Do something as a family. You will gain much more than you realize. Remember, ensuring we are pro-active in our commitment to good health encourages others by example. Our children learn from us, so let’s take our lifestyle choice seriously.

As Spring brings a fresh start for those of you who may have been a little too dormant over the winter months, let’s put forth extra effort to participate in life by walking, running, cycling, or whatever activity strikes your fancy.

Hiking the myriad trails available to us in this beautiful community is satisfying both physically and mentally. You may wish to try your hand at a canoeing adventure on the Powell Forest Canoe route, a guaranteed treat for the senses and manageable for all fitness levels.

As well, the Recreation Complex offers fitness opportunities to satisfy every appetite. The possibilities in this community are virtually endless!

Our future starts now, so let’s make the decision to live it to the fullest. At the end of the day, it comes down to a simple matter of choice. As life brings greater rewards when one has their health, let’s make a commitment to get active together!

God Bless all of you!

Dave Formosa Mayor of Powell River

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Mayor’s Message Page 3 • Programs by age group Page 7 • Facility Rentals Page 6 Spring-Summer Calendar Pages 50&51 • “Me” time Page 7

Community Recreation Page 9 Deep water running • Water Wars • Lessons Galore

Page 26 & 27: Spring Break & Easter Weekend Day Camps and more Page 32: Pro D and Holiday events

Health and Fitness p. 33 British Soccer Camps • Hockey Section • Lacrosse

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Searching for summer?

Look for this sunshine symbol - it designates activities that happen in July & August.

This guide covers winter, spring and summer schedules, to Labour Day. Happy recreating!

Catch More Fish • Bike Section • Foodie Section

Aquatics p. 15

Pages 28 to 29: Summer Vacation, Day Camps & more

Yoga Section • Hearts in Motion Walking Club • Stretch Appeal

Skate & Sports p. 43 Community Directory Pages 52 & 53 • Fees and Discounts Pages 54 & 55

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Facility Rentals

Rent a space for your next event!

Powell River Parks, Recreation & Culture offers affordable rental opportunities throughout the City. We have spaces to accommodate everything from small intimate meetings to extravagant parties for up to 350 guests, and these rooms can be set up in a variety of configurations to suit your needs.

Consider Historic Dwight Hall’s charm and elegance for your next function. Dining capacity (as seen below) is for 350 guests.

In addition to meeting rooms and banquet halls, our ice rinks, dry floor rinks and aquatic facilities are also available for private rentals.

For larger events, consider the Evergreen Theatre (above) This 725-seat theatre has excellent acoustics, stage theatre lighting and an excellent in-house sounds system. It’s well-suited for conventions and seminars, as well as musical performances and theatre productions.

To book a room or for more information on rental rates and availability, please call 604 485-2891 to speak to our Facility Booking Clerk. Book early to secure the room you want for your next event.

Thursdays from 6:30 – 9:00

604.483.3234 Offering a challenging and dynamic program for all youth between the ages of 12 & 19 years

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JUST FOR YOU: Programs By Age For parents of wee ones: Childminding 55 Prenatal Yoga 36 Mom & Baby Bootcamp 34

Ages 0 to 5 Mini Summer Camps 31 Parent & Tot Swim Lessons 19 Preschool swim lessons 18 First Kicks Soccer 45 British Soccer Camps 44 Parent and Tot Ice Play 46 T-Ball 45 Orca Bus visits 10 Art We Messy 10 Summer Park & Play 31 Birthday parties 22 Drop-in skating 47 Drop-in swimming 21 Bike Park 11

Ages 5 to 12 Summer Day Camps 28 Spring Break Camps 27 Swim Lessons 23 Drop-in shinny hockey 47 Drop-in skating 45-47 Drop-in swimming 21 Bike Park 11 Kids Yoga 36 British Soccer Camps 44 Parent-child hockey 46 Lacrosse 45 Summer Park & Play 29 Mountain Biking 11 Cupcake Wars 10 Diva / Princess Pampering 10 Home Alone 10 Kids Can Cook 10 Baseball Spring Training 45

Youth (13-18) British Soccer Camps 44 Swim Lessons 23 Lifeguard Training 20 Bike Maintenance 11 Nutrition 34 & 39

Weight Room class 34 Fitness Centre drop-in 40 Drop-in swimming 21 Drop-in skating 47 Shinny Hockey 47 Baseball Spring Training 45 Factory Hockey 46 Mountain Biking 11 Bike Park 11 Learn to Catch More Fish 12

Adults (16+) Swim Lessons 16 Aquacise 17 Deep Water Running 17 Dragon Boat Pre 16 Lifeguard Training 20 Learn to Play Hockey 46 3 on 3 hockey 47 Pickleball 48 Ping Pong 48 Cheesemaking 12 Home Buyer’s Workshop 12 Fitness Classes 40 Personal Training 42 Yoga for Men 36

Kundalini Yoga 37 HIIT Yoga 37 Gentle Yoga 36 Learn to Catch More Fish 12 Oyster Picking 12 Tennis Lessons 14 Women’s Bike Maintenance 11 Nutrition 39 Open Air Fitness 35 Pilates 35 Tai Chi 37 Chair Yoga 37 8 Limbs Yoga 36 Water Yoga 36 Prenatal Yoga 36 Hearts in Motion 38 Weight Room 35

Just for Seniors Circuit Training 35 Shinny Hockey 47 Strength Training 35 Osteo-Arthritis 39 Steady Feet 39 Water Wellness 39 Walking Club 38 Variety Fitness 40

Parents: Let us help you find your “me” time The Complex offers childminding Tuesdays to Thursdays, 9 am til 11:30 am.

What’s on? Much more than you might guess! See Page 55 for fees and more.

Invest in some “me” time Work out in the gym Page 44 Swim, hot tub, sauna Page 21 Aquacise 9:15 to 10, Tuesdays and Thursdays Page 23 Pilates 9:15 to 10:15 Wednesdays (registration required Page 37) Morning yoga 9:15 to 10:15 Thursdays and Thursdays Page 42 HIIT Yoga Tuesdays in summer (registration required Page 39) Hearts in Motion Walking Club 10 to 11 Tuesdays Page 40

Barre / Sculpt class 9:15 to 10:15 Tuesdays Page 42 Stretch Appeal class 10:20 to 11:20 Tuesdays and Thursdays Page 42 Bodyshock class 9:15 to 10:15 Wednesdays Page 42 Moderate Moves class 10:20 to 11:20 Wednesdays Page 42 Cardio Sculpt class 9:15 to 10:15 Thursdays Page 42

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For grandparents caring for little ones Circuit training 55+ 9 to 9:45 Thuesdays and Thursdays (Registration required Page 37) Strength training 55+ 10 to 11 Tuesdays and Thursdays (registration required Page 37)

Drop off your little one and spend special time with your big kid!

Parent & Tot Ice Play 10:00 to 10:45 Wednesdays Page 42

Water Wellness 60+ Thursdays 10:15 to 10:45 (registration required Page 41) Shinny Hockey 50+ Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 to 11:30 Page 51

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SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION OF BC BRANCH NO. 49 • POWELL RIVER

6792 Cranberry Street • 604 414-9456 www.powellriverseniors.ca • seniorcitizens_pr@shaw.ca These are our classes & clubs plus activities at the Cranberry Senior Centre

CLASSES

Soup & Sandwich and General Meetings Held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Noon with speakers at Barowsky Hall, Cranberry Seniors Centre

Dinners

Once a month September through May BBQs June to Sept

ACTIVITIES

Computer Assistance Wed • 10 am – 3 pm Bridge • Call the Centre if interested in Bridge lessons.

Choir • Tues, 10:30 – Noon Crafts & Sewing • Thur, 9:30 – Noon Quilting • Wed & Thur, 10 am – 3 pm

SENIORS IN TRAINING

CLUBS

Tai Chi • Tues, 3:15 – 5 pm Balance Exercises • Fri, 10 – noon Aquacises • 1:15 – 2 pm • Mon, Wed, Fri

Crib Club Bridge Club

Mon • 7 – 9 pm Wed • 10 – Noon and Fri • 1 – 4 pm Carpet Bowling Mon, Wed & Fri @ 1 – 3 pm Monday Night Cards • 7 – 9 pm “Bitch & Complain,” “Sticks,” & Yatzee

at the Recreation Complex

Strong & Mobile • 11:25 – 12:25 Wed & Fri at the Recreation Complex

All activities, classes and clubws take place at the Cranberry Seniors' Centre except for Aquacises and Fitness Classes which are at the Recreation Complex.

For information on Chess, Scrabble, Whist, Crib, Bowling & Open Games, call the Center at 604-414-9456

Arts training for all ages & skill levels

Powell River Academy of Music MUSIC • DANCE • THEATRE • VISUAL ARTS

Private lessons    

Violin Piano Voice Organ

 Woodwinds  Brass  Guitar  Drums

2015  2016

Drama Visual Arts Yoga

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Tuesday, February 16 • 7:30 pm

Elmer Iseler Singers Sunday, April 24 • 7:30 pm

Choirs for all Ages Preschool Music Dance

 Ballet  Tap  Jazz

Joy Yeh, Harp & Academy Chamber Choir

Academy Spring Sing Tuesday, May 17 • 7:30 pm

Join us July 5 – 9, 2016 for

lnternational Choral Kathaumixw

Powell River Academy of Music

7280 Kemano St, Tel 604 485 9633 Monday – Thursday • 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

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Community Recreation

Cooking Harvesting Bikes Art Day Camps Tennis Homebuyers Home Alone PJ Parties

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The Early Years

Children & Youth

Art We Messy & More!

Cupcake Wars

Not only will we continue to work on your child’s develo pmental skills through challenging and messy ‘art’ activities, we have now expanded this class to include literacy, movement and music! So come, read, paint, sing and move with your child!

If your child likes watching Cupcake Wars on the Food Network, or just loves baking, he or she will love this class! Kids will learn different baking techniques and apply those skills and their creativity as they bake and decorate cupcakes. We will work in teams to compete cupcake vs. cupcake!

17359 Mon 10:00-11:15am 17360 Mon 10:00-11:15am

Location: Rehearsal Room

17234 Thurs 4:30-6:30 pm April 7 - 28 Location: Kitchen

Age: 2 to 4 years

Age: 7 to 13 years

April 4 -25 $30/ 4 classes May 2 - 30 $30/ 4 classes (no class May 23)

$50/4 classes

Kids Can Cook!

Age: 6 to 12 years

Small Fry’s

Age: 2 Years and older Did you know that there is a mysterious world living just beneath the surface of our oceans and streams? In partnership with DFO, explore with a Fishery Officer in search of these critters and learn about the life surrounding the shoreline. This is a parent participation course.

16657 Tues 10:00-11:00am Mar 8 Location: Meet at Willingdon Beach stage

ORCA BUS

Age 18 months to 3 years Come join us for movement, literacy, learning & of course lots of fun! Programming is FREE and will be geared towards age’s 18mths-3yrs, but of course all are welcome.

10-11:30 am Tues Mar 1 - Complex Tues Mar 29 - Farmer’s Tues Apr 5 - Complex Tues April 19 - Willingdon Beach Tues May 3 - Complex Tues May 17 - Willingdon Beach Tues May 31 - Mowat Bay Tues Jun 7 - Complex

Day camps for ages 3 to 12 Spring Break Day Camps Age: 5 to 11 years Mar 14 - 18 and Mar 21 - 24. See pages 27 Summer Camps Age: 6 to 12 years July 4 to August 26. See pages 28 & 29 Mini Camps Age: 3 to 5 years July 11 to August 26 See pages 31

$5

In this fun new class we’ll create an assortment of yummy dishes from breakfast to dessert, featuring fresh ingredients. Get comfortable in the kitchen and learn to cook your favourites!

17235 Tues 4:30 -6:30 pm April 5 -26 Location: Kitchen

$40/4 classes

Diva Pampering Age: 10 to 12 years

Helloooo divas! Join us for an evening of pampering. We’ll get our hair and nails done, make tantalizing facial treatments, watch a movie, and more! PJ’s and slippers encouraged!

17241 Fri 7:00-9:00 pm April 15 Location: Rehearsal Room

$20

Petite Princess Pampering Age: 5 to 9 years

Here ye, here ye, calling all princesses! Join us for an evening of pampering. We’ll get our hair and nails done, make tantalizing facial treatments, watch a movie, and more! PJ’s and slippers encouraged!

17240 Fri 5:00-7:00 pm April 15 Location: Rehearsal Room

$20

Home Alone

Age: 9 to 13 years Learn the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time. This course will teach children how to prevent problems, handle real-life situations, and keep safe and constructively occupied.

17308 Weds 4-5:00 pm March 23 - April 20 $30/3 classes Location: Elm Room

Learn to Catch More Fish Age: 13 and up

Join Ben Rahier, a retired tidal waters sport fishing guide, for this exciting new course. See Page 12.

Park n’ Play Age: 5 to 8 years 1 to 3pm Mondays and Wednesdays July 18 to 27 and August 8 to 17. See pages 29 & 31

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Command Your Bike

I want to ride my bicycle...

Celebrating one year on March 7, 2016, the Powell River Bike Park, located adjacent to the Recreation Complex, offers plenty of play from beginner to advanced.

Make the most of the park and local bike trails by signing up for the Mountain Biking Workshop, or one of the Bike Maintenance programs this spring.

Mountain Biking Workshop

Women’s Basic Bike Maintenance Age: 18 and up

Learn the basics of repairing and maintaining bicycles. Bike anatomy, flat repair, chain care, and brake service are covered.

Learn tricks for increasing leverage without ever stripping a bolt.

16775 Mon 6-8 pm Mar 7-Mar 21 $125 / 3 classes 16776 Sat 10am-noon Mar 12-Mar 26 $125 / 3 classes 17366 Thurs 6:30-8:30 pm April 14 - 28 $125 / 3 classes Location: Bike and Skate Park

Age: 9 to 15 years

Join us for our mountain bike program where our awesome instructors will be teaching you how to take your riding to the next level! Riders will starts by being instructed in riding etiquette and taught about the different aspects of the entire park. The rest of the course students will work on building confidence through improving bike skills and getting stoked to ride and play in our incredible playground.

17363 Weds 5-7 pm 17364 Weds 5-7 pm Location: Bike and Skate Park

June 1 June 15

$20 $20

Youth Basic Bike Maintenance Age: 12 to 16 years

Some kid’s learn best ‘hands on’. In the process of learning to maintain and repair their own bikes, youth learn a bit about the science of how things work and gain confidence in learning how to do something on their own. Bike anatomy, flat repair, chain care, and brake service are covered.

16789 M/T/W 1-3 pm Location: Bike and Skate Park

Mar 14-16

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Feeling sporty?

You might also like: T-Ball for Tots page 45 First Kicks Soccer page 45 British Soccer Camps page 44 Baseball Spring Training page 45 Lacrosse page 45 Pickleball page 48 Ping Pong page 48 Adult Learn to Play Hockey page 47 Factory Hockey Program page 46 Ice Play pre-schoolers page 46 3-on-3 Hockey page 46 Fitness Classes page 40 Weight room orientation page 34 Pilates page 35 Yoga page 36 Tai Chi page 37

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Adult Cheese Making

Essential Oils

Age: 16 and up

Age: 16 and up

Learn how to make your own home made cheese! This is a demonstration-style class. This taste, touch, and feel style class will demystify the process of making your own cheese.

Ingredients and instructions included to make your own cheese at home. Each course will teach you how to make a different style of cheese!

Soft Cheeses: Exploring Chevre 17080 Sun 10:00am-12:00 pm Farmhouse Cheddar 17081 Sun 1:00-3:00 pm Mozza 17083 Sun 10:00am-12:00 pm Brie 17084 Sun 1:00-3:00 pm Location: Elm Room

April 17

$65

April 17

$65

June 19

$65

June 19

$65

Home Buyer’s Seminar Age: 18 and up

Presented by the First Credit Union, join us for this informative seminar. Whether this is your first home or you’re a seasoned home buyer, the costs associated with purchasing a new property can be confusing. We’d like to make your purchase a bit more straightforward. This seminar will help guide you through the borrowing process. Experts will answer your questions as well as connect you with other professional who will ensure you are well taken care of.

17229 Weds 6 - 8 pm Location: Poplar Room

April 20

FREE

Oyster Picking & Clam Digging Age: 16 and up

Join John for a delightful and informative hands on class.

Meet first at the complex for discussion and video then out to the beach for picking, digging & eating. Will build fire & cook a few with all the trimmings. Participants must have current tidal licence. Bring gum boots, bucket, small container with lid, work gloves, hand forked digging tool, & oyster shucker plus snack & drink. Dress for the weather.

17298 Sat 10:30am - 3 pm April 9 Single $18/Couple $27 17299 Sat 9am - 1:30 pm May 7 Single $18/Couple $27

Learn how essential oils can be used as a natural form of health care. Each class will address a different topic of interest.

Session 1: Spring Cleaning with Essential Oils Learn which Essential Oils are safe and effective for household cleaning and make your own all-purpose cleaner.

17368 Thurs 10:15 - 11:15am April 14 $5 Session 2: Detox & Cleanse Naturally Learn how Essential Oils and natural products can help the body Detox naturally.

17369 Thurs 10:15 - 11:15am April 28 $5 Session 3: Slim down and lose those last 10 pounds naturally Learn why you are having difficulties losing weight and how essential oils can assist your body in doing this naturally.

17370 Thurs 10:15 - 11:15am May 12 $5 Session 4: Makeover your Medicine Cabinet with Natural Products Learn how to replace many items in your medicine cabinet to assist your body in maintaining its optimum Wellness.

17371 Thurs 10:15 - 11:15am May 26 Location: Poolside Room

$5

Women’s Basic Bike Maintenance

Age: 18 and up

See the bike section, on Page 11, for more.

Learn to Catch More Fish Age: 13 and up

Join Ben Rahier, a retired tidal waters sport fishing guide, for this exciting new course.

Session #1: Tidal water salmon fishing Expect to learn about techniques, gear, bait, locations, run timing, depths, current, regulations, processing of catch, general salmon biology, and more. Increase your odds of success!

Session #2 Other species in tidal waters Rockfish (including yellow eye), lingcod, halibut, flounder/ sole, pacific cod, kelp greening, herring, surf perch and tuna.

Learn about bottom fishing techniques, gear, bait, habitat, and regulations.

Session #3 Trap fishing for invertebrate tidal water species.

Species such as spot prawns, sidestripe/humpback shrimp, Dungeness/red rock/box crabs, and Pacific Giant Octopus.

The course will not only cover the fine details of these fisheries, but it will also provide variety of tips and tricks that will help the average recreational angler haul in fuller traps.

17294 Session 1 Mon 6-7:30 pm 17295 Session 2 Mon 6-7:30 pm 17296 Session 3 Mon 6-7:30 pm Fee: $15 per session/$40 for all three sessions Location: Poplar Room

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Just for Foodies Cook up a more delicious spring with these skill-enhancing programs!

Cupcake Wars

Age: 7 to 13 years If your child likes watching Cupcake Wars on the Food Network, or just loves baking, he or she will love this class! p. 10

Kid’s Can Cook!

Age: 6 to 12 years

In this fun new class we’ll create an assortment of yummy dishes from breakfast to dessert, featuring fresh ingredients. p. 10

Cheese Making Age: 16 and up

This taste, touch, and feel style class will demystify the process of making your own cheese. Chevre, Farmhouse Cheddar, Mozza, Brie. p. 12

Learn to Catch More Fish Age: 13 and up

Join Ben Rahier, a retired tidal waters sport fishing guide, for this exciting new course. Tidal water salmon fishing, tidal “other” species fishing; and trap fishing for crabs, prawns and more. p. 12

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Oyster Picking & Clam Digging Age: 16 and up

Meet first at the complex for discussion and video then out to the beach for picking, digging & eating. Will build fire & cook a few with all the trimmings. Participants must have current tidal licence. Bring gum boots, bucket, small container with lid, work gloves, hand forked digging tool, & oyster shucker plus snack & drink. p. 12

MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It) Age: 7 to 13 years

MEND is a free, fun healthy living program for children aged 7-13 who are above a healthy weight. The programs are 10 week family-based education programs designed to help children and their families get fitter, healthier and happier. p. 34

Nutrition Workshops Age: 13 and up

These workshops are designed to educate and support community members on making healthy lifestyle choices.

Eating for Performance: Fueling Your Mind & Body or Love the Skin You’re In. p. 39

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Pickleball Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Saturdays Levels Play Saturdays Sundays

4:00 – 6:00pm 6:00 – 9:00pm 6:00 – 8:00pm 8:00 – 10:00pm 1:00 – 4:00pm

Oceanview School Brooks School Oceanview School Oceanview School Oceanview School

9:00 – 11:00am Oceanview School 3:00 – 6:00pm Oceanview School

$2 drop in or purchase a package of 10 tickets for $18 at the Recreation Complex

Ping Pong Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1:00 – 3:00pm 6:00 – 9:00pm 6:00 – 9:00pm 1:00 – 3:00pm

Rec Complex Rec Complex Rec Complex Rec Complex

$2 drop in or purchase a package of 10 tickets for $18 at the Recreation Complex *No play from June 14th – July 8th due to Kathaumiwx and PRISMA

Tennis, anyone?

Make the most of the newly-re-floored tennis courts in Townsite. They’re open year-round, and are free to use anytime!

Tennis Lessons Age: 16 and up

Beginner & Intermediate It has never been easier to pick up a racket and start your life as a tennis fanatic!

This class is for those who have not played before and those that have played, buy want to improve their strokes and their technique and have more fun as you meet others.

17139 Tues & Thurs 5 -7pm Location: Townsite Tennis Courts

June 7- 16 $55/4 classes/8 hours Instructor: Don Johnson

Advanced This class is for players who are ready for a challenge! For this advanced class, players should already have good stroke fundamentals and be able to play offensive and defensive tennis.

17140 Tues & Thurs 5 -7pm Location: Townsite Tennis Courts Instructor: Don Johnson

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June 7-16

$55/4 classes/8 hours

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Aquatics

Swimming Pool Swim Lessons Aquacise Aquatic Events Lifeguard Training Dragonboat Training Stand-up Paddleboarding

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Aquatics for Adults Who knew being a grown-up could be this much fun?

Dragon Boat Safety Prep

Safety and confidence around the water is important for all paddlers. This one-hour water class is for the first-time Dragon Boater or those who want a safety refresher. Practice water entries, test your lifejacket and learn how to handle emergency situations. Please bring your lifejackets.

17236 Wed

6:00-7:00

April 20

$7.00

Aqua Yoga

Age: 19 Years and older Aqua yoga adapts traditional hatha poses to the water environment. The gentle nature of Aqua yoga makes it ideal for all ages & fitness levels.

See Page 36.

Sign up today!

Adult Lessons This is a great course to help increase your comfort level in the water through floats, movement and breathing skills. You can start to develop your swim strokes, technique and endurance.

17230 Beginner Thu 2:00 - 2:30 pm April 7 – May 5 $33.75 17231 Intermediate Thu 2:30 – 3:00 pm April 7 – May 5 $33.75 17232 Beginner Thu 5:30 – 6:00 pm April 7 – May 5 $33.75

Aquatic Personal Training

All sessions are 45 minutes The viscosity of water provides an excellent source of resistance that can be easily incorporated into an Aquatic Personal Training program. This resistance allows for muscle strengthening without the need of weights. This program is especially useful for those with arthritis, healing fractured bones or who are overweight.

See Page 42.

604 485-2891 www.powellriver.ca or visit us at the Recreation Complex

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Aquacise Morning Aquacise

Drop in for this shallow water class. Improve muscle tone, strength and physical conditioning using water as resistance.

Date Tuesdays & Thursdays (Classes start March 29) Time 9:15 - 10 am Fee Regular admission Instructor Bianca Hoppe

Afternoon Aquacise

Drop in for 45 minutes of water exercise to music. This popular fitness program can also be enjoyed by those who do not swim. It is also suitable for expectant mothers and those just starting a new fitness program.

Date Time Fee

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 1:15 - 2:00 pm Regular swim admission

Evening Aquacise

Enjoy exercise to music in shallow water. Drop in for water exercise to music. Improve your fitness in a comfortable, safe environment. The buoyancy of water relieves the stress on your joints and acts as a resistance to strengthen and tone your muscles. You won’t be disappointed.

Date Time

Fee

Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30 - 9:15 pm (Note slight change of schedule in summer, Page 24.)

Regular swim admission

Low impact, social, and as much work-out as you can handle. We offer both regular weekday drop-in classes, as well as special programs.

We’d love to see you there!

Deep Water Aquacise

Add the resistance of the water to your jogging and watch how you’ll pick up the pace on land. Add a variety of exercises for a total body workout including cardio, circuit, interval and strength training.

16909 16911 16910 16912

Mon Mon Mon Wed

9:15 – 10:00 am 9:15 – 10:00 am 6:00 – 6:45 pm 5:15 – 6:00 pm

Apr 4-25 May 2-30 Apr 4 – May 16 Apr 6 – May 18

$27.00 $27.00 $47.25 $47.25

Deep Water Running

Experience the benefit of non-impact, deep water running.

Unload the joints for a safer workout. Interval workload will provide a cardiovascular challenge and the water adds resistance. Aquacise belts are provided.

16908 Wed 16913 Sat

6:00 – 6:45 pm 9:00 – 9:45 am

Apr 6 – May 18 Apr 9-30

$47.25 $27.00

Mother’s Day Aquacise Tea Join us for tea and treats to celebrate Mother’s Day! May 4 1:15 – 2:30

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What level am I?

Prior to registration, a free screening is available for those unsure of their swimming level. Please call 604 485-2891 to set up a time for an evaluation.

Parent & Tot

Ages 6 months to 3 years. 30 minute classes. Supports and holds for the caregiver, buoyancy and movement skills are practiced along with songs and games.

Pre-School 1

Minimum age 3 years. An introduction to the water, bubble blowing, submersion and assisted floats.

Pre-School 2

Breath control, unassisted front floats and glides are covered.

Pre-School 3

After completing Pre-School 2, your child is ready to spend some time in the “big� pool. Back floats and unassisted glides with kicks are covered.

Pre-School 4

Some of the lesson will be spent in the main pool. Unassisted back floats and back glides are practiced

Swim Kids Level 1

Swimmers develop front and back floats, front and back glides, flutter kick (assisted), shallow water entries and exits, and swim 5 metres.

Swim Kids Level 2

Swimmers learn front and back glide with flutter kick, develop front swim, complete deepwater activities (assisted) and swim 10 metres continuously.

Swim Kids Level 3

Swimmers increase their distance on front and back glide with flutter kick, perform flutter kick unassisted, wear a PFD in deep water, float in deep water, and swim 15 metres continuously.

Swim Kids Level 4

Swimmer learn back swim with shoulder roll and front crawl (10m), work on flutter kick on back, perform kneeling dives, introduction to sculling, and swim 25 metres continuously.

Swim Kids Level 5

Swimmers develop front crawl (15m), learn back crawl (15m) and whip kick on back, learn stride dive and treading water, perform head-first sculling on back, and swim 50 metres continuously.

Swim Kids Level 6

Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (25m), learn elementary back stroke (15m), learn dolphin kick, tread water in deep water, perform front dive, and swim 75 metres continuously.

Swim Kids Level 7

Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (50m) and elementary back stroke (25m), they learn front scull, perform whip kick on front and dolphin kick, learn stride entry, and they also swim 150 metres continuously.

Swim Kids Level 8

Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (75m) and elementary backstroke (25m), learn breast stroke (15m), learn eggbeater/tread water, perform feet-first surface dive and standing shallow dive, and swim 300 metres continuously.

Swim Kids Level 9

Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (100m), elementary backstroke (50m) and breast stroke (25m), learn sidestroke kick, perform head-first surface dive, and swim 400 metres continuously.

Swim Kids Level 10

Swimmers refine their front and back crawl (100m), elementary backstroke (50m), learn breast stroke (25m), learn sidestroke (25m), perform dolphin kick (vertical), learn feet- and head-first surface dives with underwater swim and swim 500 metres continuously.

Home school

Sign up for our afternoon lessons that are a perfect time for those who are home schooled.

Our Red Cross Swim Kids program will be taught. Great networking time for parents.

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Parent and Tot

Ages 6 months to 36 months A fun registered program for children, infants, and their caregiver. Buoyancy, submersion and movement skills are practiced along with songs and games.

16840 Fri 10:30-11:00am Apr 15 – May 6 $19.80 16841 Sat 9:00 – 9:30am Apr 16 – May 7 $19.80

Home School Lessons

Sign up for our afternoon lessons that are a perfect time for those who are home schooled. Our Swim Kids program will be taught.

April 5 - May 24 $39.45 16922 Swim Kids 1 16933 Swim Kids 2 16941 Swim Kids 3 16951 Swim Kids 4 16958 Swim Kids 5 16964 Swim Kids 6

Tue 12:00 – 12:30 pm Tue 12:00 – 12:30 pm Tue 12:30 – 1:00 pm Tue 12:30 – 1:00 pm Tue 1:00 – 1:30 pm Tue 1:00 – 1:30 pm

Sea Snake Sunday April 10, 2:30 to 3:30pm

Come test your skills! See if you can go the distance on the inflatable sea snake.

Pro-D Day Toonie Swim April 15, 2 to 4pm

Get in for just a toonie! School age or younger.

National Lifejacket Day May 13

Help us celebrate! Post a picture of yourself wearing your lifejacket at work or school to our Facebook page using #PRlifejacketday for your chance to win a prize.

Freezie Friday July 15 & Aug 19, 2 to 4pm

Beat the heat, join us for a treat!

Private Swim Instruction

• Does your child keep repeating the same level?

• Do the scheduled lessons not fit into your personal schedule?

• Does your child have difficultly in a class situation?

• Are you a beginner yourself and would you like to join in?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, private or semiprivate lessons could be what you are looking for Private Semi-private

Aqua Kids!

$21.95 per half-hour session $30.20 per half-hour session

The Water Wars!

July 21, 1:30 to 3pm

Get your game face on! Bring your super soaker for a great afternoon in the pool.

Pool Mini-Olympics Aug 11, 1:30 to 3pm

Compete in a fun Olympic course.

1st POWELL RIVER Beavers Cubs AGES 5  7

AGES 8  10

Scouts

Venturers

AGES 11  14

AGES 14  17

Rovers

AGES 18  28 YRS

Adult volunteers are always welcome

Contact Tina Bevans 604 483-9634

CHILDREN LEARN THROUGH PLAY – PLAY EARLY; PLAY OFTEN! The bus provides free, early years experiences and parenting supports for families with children 0-6 years in all regions of Powell River.

Visit the ORCA Bus for some FREE, FUN, QUALITY TIME with your child!

The ORCA Bus schedule is posted in “Around Town” in The Peak & on the Success by 6 website; www.successby6powellriver.ca or follow us on Facebook at Success by 6 - ORCA Bus - Powell River For schedule information call the Success By 6/ORCA Bus eryy Ever Playy Ev lk && Pla Talk ad,, Ta Re Read Da Dayy

Coordinator at (604) 485-2132

Bring on the Adventure!

Active Living Guide Spring/Summer 2016

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Would you like to work in Aquatics?

For employment at most pools, you need to have both a National Lifeguard (NL) certification and a Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Prerequisites: Minimum age 12 Candidates are taught about how to make WaterSmart choices and learn basic lifesaving and resuscitation skills needed to be their own personal lifeguard.

Bronze Medallion

Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness. Rescuers learn advanced lifesaving techniques for challenging rescues of increased risk, involving conscious and unconscious victims in varying water depths

Bronze Cross

Pre-requisites- Bronze Medallion Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced lifesaving training and an introduction to safety supervision. Candidates develop proficiency at performing patient assessments, managing aquatic spinal injuries, and preventing the loss of life in a variety of aquatic emergencies.

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The National Lifeguard Pool certification is designed to develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness required by lifeguards.

17378

July 11-15, 18 & 19

9am - 4pm

$350

Prerequisites: Minimum age 15 and Bronze Cross or Emergency First Aid The Red Cross has made some exciting new changes to the Instructor Development Program. There are now 4 components to become a WSI.

Skills Evaluation

Prerequisites: Minimum age 13 or Bronze Star

Tue & Thu May 10 - June 9

Prerequisites: Minimum age 16 years, Bronze Cross, and Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED

Water Safety Instructor

Bronze Star (Optional)

17383

National Lifeguard

4-6pm

$105

17378 17374

Sat Fri

March 5 March 11

12-4pm 4-8pm

$200 $200

Online Completed over March Break or Prior to Teaching Experience Teaching Experience To be arranged with Instructor Classroom and Pool 17375 July 5, 6, 7 9am-4pm $195 If you would like to take one of these courses; call the Recreation Complex – leave your name and phone number. Classes will begin when sufficient interest is shown.

Water Safety Instructor Recertification 17136

Sat June 11, 12:30 – 4:30pm $75

Active Living Guide Spring/Summer 2016

Winter Aquatic Schedule until May 1 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Leisure Swim Leisure Swim 6:00 – 10:00 am 6:00 – 11:00 am

Leisure Swim Leisure Swim 6:00 – 10:00 am 6:00 – 11:00 am

Aquacise 9:15 – 10:00 am

Aquacise 9:15 – 10:00 am

Swim Lessons Leisure Swim 9:00 – 10:00 am 8:00 – 10:00 am

Fitness Swim 10:00 – 1:15 pm

Fitness Swim 11:00 – 1:00 pm

Fitness Swim 10:00 – 1:15 pm

Swim Lessons 10 am – noon

Aquacise 1:15- 2:00 pm

Swim Lessons 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Aquacise 1:15- 2:00 pm

Fitness Swim 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Leisure Swim 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Leisure Swim 2:00- 3:30 pm

Fitness Swim 10:00 – 1:15 pm Aquacise 1:15 – 2:00 pm Leisure Swim 2:00 – 5:00 pm

Fitness Swim 11:00 – 1:00 pm Leisure Swim 1:00 – 3:30 pm

Swim Lessons 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Swim Lessons 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Swim Lessons 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Swim Lessons 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Leisure Swim 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Leisure Swim 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Leisure Swim 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Leisure Swim 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Everyone Welcome 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Drop-in Water Polo 8:30 – 9:30 pm No Lap Lanes

Family Fun 1:00 – 2:00 pm Leisure Swim 2:00 – 7:00 pm

Everyone Welcome 2:00 – 4:00 pm Leisure Swim 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Everyone Welcome 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Leisure Swim 8:30 – 9:30 pm Aquacise 8:30 – 9:15 pm

Leisure Swim 6:00 – 9:00 am

Aquacise 8:30 – 9:15 pm

Everyone Welcome 7:00 – 8:30 pm Note: Spring Break schedules are in effect March 14 to 27.

See schedule on the Spring Break spread, on Page 26.

Schedules subject to change.

Spring Aquatic Schedule May 2 - June 12, 2016 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Leisure Swim Leisure Swim 6:00 – 10:00 am 6:00 – 11:00 am

Leisure Swim Leisure Swim 6:00 – 10:00 am 6:00 – 11:00 am

Aquacise 9:15 – 10:00 am

Aquacise 9:15 – 10:00 am

Fitness Swim 10:00 – 1:15 pm Aquacise 1:15 – 2:00 pm Leisure Swim 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Fitness Swim 11:00 – 1:00 pm Leisure Swim 1:00 – 3:30 pm

Saturday

Sunday

Leisure Swim 6:00 – 10:00 am Leisure Swim 9:00 – 10:00 am Leisure Swim 9:00 – 2:00 pm

Fitness Swim 10:00 – 1:15 pm

Fitness Swim 11:00 – 1:00 pm

Fitness Swim 10:00 – 1:15 pm

Swim Lessons 10 am – noon

Aquacise 1:15- 2:00 pm

Swim Lessons 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Aquacise 1:15- 2:00 pm

Leisure Swim 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Leisure Swim 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Leisure Swim 2:00- 3:30 pm

Leisure Swim 2:00 – 5:00 pm

Everyone Welcome 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Leisure Pool Only 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Swim Lessons 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Swim Lessons 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Swim Lessons 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Leisure Swim 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Leisure Swim 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Leisure Swim 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Leisure Swim 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Everyone Welcome 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Drop-in Water Polo 8:30 – 9:30 pm No Lap Lanes

Active Living Guide Spring/Summer 2016

Leisure Pool Only 5:00 - 7:00 pm Everyone Welcome 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Leisure Swim 8:30 – 9:30 pm Aquacise 8:30 – 9:15 pm

Friday

Aquacise 8:30 – 9:15 pm

The Aquatic Center is CLOSED for Annual Maintenance Monday, June 13 & REOPENS Monday, July 4 at 6:00 am Fitness Gym schedule during the Maintenance Closure: Monday – Friday 6:00 – 9:00 pm Saturday & Sunday CLOSED

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July 4 - September 5, 2016 Summer Aquatic Schedule Monday

Tuesday

Leisure Swim 6:00 – 9:30 am

Wednesday

Thursday

Leisure Swim 6:00 – 9:30 am

From 8:30 -9:30 Main Pool closed except for 2 lap lanes

Friday

Saturday

Leisure Swim 6:00 – 9:30 am

Lane Space

Swim Lessons 9:30 - 11:30 am Fitness Swim 11:30 – 1:15 pm

Fitness Swim 11:30 – 1:00 pm

Fitness Swim 11:30 – 1:15 pm

Aquacise 1:15 – 2:00 pm

Fitness Swim 11:30 – 1:00 pm

Fitness Swim 11:30 – 1:15 pm

Aquacise 1:15- 2:00 pm

Everyone Welcome Everyone Welcome 1:00 – 4:00 pm 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Leisure Swim 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Leisure Swim 2:00- 3:30 pm

Leisure Pool Only 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Leisure Swim 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Leisure Swim 2:00 – 5:00 pm

Everyone Welcome 2:00 – 4:00 pm The Recreation Complex will be CLOSED on BC Day, August 1 & Labour Day, September 5

Everyone Welcome Everyone Welcome Everyone Welcome Everyone Welcome 7:00 – 8:30 pm 7:00 – 8:15 pm 7:00 – 8:30 pm 7:00 – 8:15 pm Aquacise 8:15 – 9:00 pm

Aquacise 8:15 – 9:00 pm

Leisure Swim 8:30 – 9:00 pm

Aquatic Center is CLOSED on Sundays during the summer

Aquacise 1:15- 2:00 pm

Leisure Swim 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Leisure Swim 6:00 – 7:00 pm

The number of lanes may vary due to program requirements.

Sunday

Everyone Welcome 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Party in the Pool!

When can I swim?

Leisure Swim

2 - 4 lap lanes are available

Fitness Swim

4 - 6 lap lanes are available

Everyone Welcome

No lap lanes

Family Fun

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Celebrate your child’s next birthday at the Recreation Complex! Active Party Fun! Includes a Party Room!

Swim Party $60 Skate Party $72.80 (includes skate rentals) For up to 10 children and two supervising adults.

Food service is not provided.

Book your party at (604) 485-2891

Karate ... a great investment More than ever in today’s world, your child needs positive values and self-discipline to succeed. Our unique programs will teach your child a series of physical skills which will quickly translate into a feeling of confidence and high self-esteem.

This, in turn, will promote self-discipline and concentration which often pays off at school in the form of higher grades.

Add to all of this a positive attitude, acceptance of responsibility, and leadership skills, and you can see why so many parents feel that martial arts lessons are the best investment that they have ever made for their child.

So, ask yourself this - if you could create the perfect activity for your children, what sort of things would they learn while doing it?

• What if they learn how to become more disciplined?

(Maybe their school work would improve as a result?)

• What if they learnt to be more self-confident?

(Wouldn’t you feel better knowing your child could deal with pressure from their friends?)

• What if they learn to have genuine respect for others, like parents and teachers? (Imagine that!)

• What if they learn how to set goals and overcome obstacles to achieve them?

(What if you had learned how to set and achieve goals when you were eight?)

Canadian Martial Arts Academy 604 485 8255 f

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Active Living Guide Spring/Summer 2016

Spring 2016 Swim Lessons

Preschool 1

10:00 am 11:00 am 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm

Preschool 2

10:00 am 11:00 am 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm

Preschool 3

10:30 am 16888 4:30 pm 16890

11:00 am 16889 3:30 pm 16891 5:00 pm 16892

5:00 pm 16893

11:30 am 16894

11:00 am 16887

Preschool 4

10:30 am 16899 4:30 pm 16901

11:00 am 16900 3:30 pm 16902 5:00 pm 16903

5:00 pm 16904

11:30 am 16905

11:00 am 16898

Swim Kids 1

4:30 pm

16919

4:00 pm 16915 4:30 pm 16914

4:30 pm 5:30 pm

16916 16918

11:30 am 16917

Swim Kids 2

Mon/Wed Apr 4 - May 4 10 Lessons

3:30 pm 16923 5:00 pm 16924

3:30 pm 16925 4:00 pm 16926

4:00 pm 16927 4:30 pm 16928

10:30 am 16929 11:00 am 16930

Swim Kids 3

Sat Apr 9-June 11 10 Lessons

4:00 pm 16934 5:00 pm 16935

3:30 pm 16936 5:00 pm 16937

5:00 pm 16938

10:00 am 16939 11:30 am 16942

Swim Kids 4

Wed Apr 6 -June 8 10 Lessons

3:30 pm 4:30 pm

4:30 pm 16945 5:00 pm 16946

5:00 pm 5:30 pm

16947 16948

10:00 am 16950 10:30 am 16949

Swim Kids 5

Tue/Thur May 10-June9 10 Lessons

4:00 pm 16953

3:30 pm

4:00 pm 16955

11:00 am 16956

Swim Kids 6

Tue/Thur Apr 5 - May 5 10 Lessons

5:00 pm 16960

4:00 pm 16961

5:30 pm

11:30 am 16963

Mon/Wed May 9 -June 8 9 Lessons

16863 16849 16852 16853 16854

10:00 am 10:30 am 4:00 pm 4:30 pm

16850 16851 16855 16856

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

16857 16858 16859

10:00 am 16860 10:30 am 16861 11:00 am 16862

10:30 am 16847

10:30 am 16846 11:00 am 16848

16871 16872 16875 16876 16877

10:00 am 11:00 am 4:00 pm 4:30 pm

16873 16874 16878 16879

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

16880 16881 16882

10:00 am 16883 10:30 am 16884 11:00 am 16885

10:30 am 16868

10:30 am 16848 11:00 am 16870

Swim Kids 7

4:15 pm

16965

4:30 pm

16966

4:45 pm

16967

10:00 am 16968

Swim Kids 8

16962

4:15 pm

16970

4:30 pm

16971

4:45 pm

16972

10:00 am 16973

Swim Kids 9

16954

3:30 pm

16975

4:00 pm 16976

10:45 am 16977

Swim Kids 10

16943 16944

3:30 pm

16978

4:00 pm 16979

10:45 am 16980

Active Living Guide Spring/Summer 2016

Looking for Spring Break lessons? See Page 26.

Sign up today!

604 485-2891 www.PowellRiver.ca Or visit us at the Complex.

10 Lessons 30 min - $49.30 10 Lessons 45 min - $57.50 9 Lessons 30 min - $44.35 9 Lessons 45 min - $51.75 Programs are subject to change. Classes may be adjusted or cancelled due to low registration, so please book early!

Children’s Tax Credits: Be sure to hold on to you receipts as some programs may qualify for the Children’s Fitness Tax Credi on your income tax.

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Summer 2016 Swim Lessons Mon - Fri Aug 2-Aug 12 9 Lessons

Mon - Fri Aug 15-Aug 26 10 Lessons

Preschool 1

9:30 am 16981 10:00 am 16982 10:30 am 16983

Preschool 2

9:30 am 16992 10:00 am 16993 10:30 am 16994

Preschool 3

11:00 am 17005

Preschool 4

11:00 am 17010

Swim Kids 1

9:30 am 17017 10:30 am 17021

Swim Kids 2

10:00 am 17025 10:30 am 17026

Swim Kids 3

10:00 am 17035

Swim Kids 4

9:30 am 17043 11:00 am 17044

Swim Kids 5

11:00 am 17055

Swim Kids 6

9:30 am

Swim Kids 7

10:00 am 17063

Swim Kids 8

(No Class Aug 1)

10:00 am 17067

Swim Kids 9

Mon - Fri July 18-July 29 10 Lessons

10:45 am 17071

10:45 am 17072

Swim Kids 10

Mon - Fri July 4-July 15 10 Lessons

10:45 am 17076

10:45 am 17077

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17058

Tues/Thurs July 5-28 8 Lessons

Tues/Thurs Aug 2-25 8 Lessons

9:30 am 16984 10:30 am 16985

10:00 am 16986 10:30 am 16987

9:30 am 16988 10:00 am 16989 11:00 am 16990

5:30 pm

16991

9:30 am 16995 10:30 am 16996

10:00 am 16997 10:30 am 16998

9:30 am 16999 10:00 am 17000 11:00 am 17001

5:30 pm

17002

10:00 am 17006 11:00 am 17004

9:30 am 17007 11:00 am 17004

10:30 am 17009

6:00 pm 17003

10:00 am 17011 11:00 am 17015

9:30 am 17012 11:00 am 17013

10:30 am 17014

6:00 pm 17016

10:30 am 17018

9:30 am 17019 11:00 am 17020

9:30 17024 11:00 17022

5:30 pm

9:30 am 17027 10:00 am 17028 11:00 am 17029

10:00 am 17030 10:30 am 17031

10:00 am 17032 10:30 am 17033

6:00 pm 17034

10:30 am 17036 11:00 am 17037

9:30 am 17038 10:00 am 17039

9:30 am 17040 11:00 am 17042

6:00 pm 17041

10:00 am 17045 11:00 am 17046

10:30 am 17047

9:30 am 17048 11:00 am 17049

9:30 am

17054

9:30 am

17057

10:30 am 17053

9:30 am

17062

11:00 am 17059

10:00 am 17060

10:00 am 17064

10:00 am 17065

10:00 am 17066

17023

Don’t be disappointed.

Sign up today!

604 485-2891

10:00 am 17068

10:00 am 17069

10:00 am 17070

www.powellriver.ca Or register in person at the Complex 10 Lessons 30 min - $49.30 10 Lessons 45 min - $57.50 9 Lessons 30 min - $44.35 9 Lessons 45 min - $51.75

Active Living Guide Spring/Summer 2016

Vacation Planner

Spring Break & Easter Weekend Summer Vacation ages 0 to 6 Summer Vacation ages 5 to 18 Pro-D Days and Holidays

Active Living Guide Spring/Summer 2016

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Spring Break Spring Break Skating Schedule March 14 - 27, 2016

Spring Break Skating Schedule March 14 - 27, 2016 Monday March 14 & 21

Tuesday March 15 & 22

Wednesday March 16 & 23

Shinny Hockey 13-17 years 11:45 - 1:15 pm

Shinny Hockey Ice Play Shinny Hockey Family 50 years & over Parent & Tot 50 & Over Skate 10:00 - 11:30 am 10:00 – 10:45 am 10:00 - 11:30 am 11:00 - 12:30 pm

Everyone Welcome Skate 1:30 – 3:00 pm

Shinny Hockey 18 years & over 11:45 – 1:15 pm

Friday March 18 & 25

Shinny Hockey 18 years & over 11:45 – 1:15 pm

Shinny Hockey 13-17 years 11:45 - 1:15 pm

Shinny Hockey Under 12 years 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Shinny Hockey Under 12 years 1:30 – 3:00pm

Parent and Child Hockey 5:45 - 7:15 pm Not March 25th

Everyone Welcome Skate 6:15 - 8:15 pm

Toonie Skate 3:30 - 5:00 pm (skate rentals extra)

Friday Night Out Everyone Welcome 7:30 – 9:00 pm Not March 25th

Spring Break Swim Lessons

2 weeks of daily lessons Monday to Thursday March 14th – 24th $39.45 for 8 lessons

Shinny Hockey 13 – 17 years 11:45 – 1:15pm

Thursday March 17 & 24

Saturday March 19 only

Sunday March 20 only

Everyone Welcome Skate Noon - 2:00 pm Not March 26

Everyone Welcome Skate Noon - 1:30 pm Not March 27th

9:30 am

Level 1 (16518)

Level 6 (16523)

Pre-school 3/4 (16426)

10:00 am

Level 2 (16520) Level 3 (16522)

Pre-school 1/2 (16514)

10:30 am

Level 1 (16519)

Level 2 (16521)

Pre-school 1/2 (16515)

11:00 am

Level 4 (16478) Level 5 (16484)

Pre-school 1/2 (16516)

Spring Break Aquatic Schedule March 14 - 27, 2016 Monday March 14 & 21

Tuesday March 15 & 22

Wednesday March 16 & 23

Thursday March 17 & 24

Leisure Swim 6:00 – 11:00 am

March 14-24 Main Pool closed except for 2 lap lanes 9:30 – 11:30 am

Fitness Swim 11:00 - 1:15 pm

Fitness Swim 11:00 - 1:00 pm

Aquacise 1:15 – 2:00 pm

Everyone Welcome Everyone Welcome 1:00 – 4:00 pm 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Fitness Swim 11:00 - 1:15 pm

Fitness Swim 11:00 - 1:00 pm

Aquacise 1:15- 2:00 pm

Everyone Welcome Everyone Welcome 1:00 – 4:00 pm 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Friday March 18 & 25

Saturday March 19 & 26

Leisure Swim 6:00 – 11:00 am

Leisure Swim 6:00 – noon

Fitness Swim 11:00 - 1:15 pm

Fitness Swim noon – 1:00 pm

Sunday March 20 & 27 Leisure Swim 8:00 – 1:00 pm

Aquacise 1:15- 2:00 pm

Family Fun 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Everyone Welcome 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Everyone Welcome 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Leisure Swim 4:00 - 7:00 pm Everyone Welcome Everyone Welcome Everyone Welcome Everyone Welcome Everyone Welcome 7:00 – 8:30 pm 7:00 – 8:30 pm 7:00 – 8:30 pm 7:00 – 8:30 pm 7:00 – 9:00 pm Leisure Swim 8:30 – 9:30 pm

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Leisure Swim 8:30 – 9:30 pm

Leisure Swim 8:30 – 9:30 pm Drop-in Water Polo No Lap Lanes

Leisure Swim 8:30 – 9:30 pm

Everyone Welcome 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Good Friday, March 25 & Easter Monday, March 28 Leisure Swim 10:00-1:00 pm Everyone Welcome 1:00–4:00 pm

Active Living Guide Spring/Summer 2016

Spring Break & Easter Weekend March 12 to 28, 2016 Spring Break Drop-in Fitness Class Times March 14- 24, 2016 (no Monday or Friday classes) Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Barre/Sculpt Nichole Yoga Keely (Elm Rm) 9:15 – 10:15 am

Bodyshock Natalie 9:15 – 10:15 am

Cardio Sculpt Nichole Yoga Keely (Elm Rm) 9:15 – 10:15 am

Stretch Appeal Donna 10:20 – 11:20 am

Moderate Moves Donna 10:20 – 11:20 am

Stretch Appeal Donna 10:20 – 11:20 am

Tune & Tone Vivian 11:25 – 12:25 pm

Strong & Mobile Margot 11:25 – 12:25 pm

Tune & Tone Vivian 11:25 – 12:25 pm

Day Camps Easter Egg Hunt Swim Lessons Pool Ice Rink Bike Park

Circuit Fusion Megan 5:30 – 6:15 pm

4X4 Grit & Burn Dina 5:30 – 6:15 pm

Dynamic Core Keely Yoga Kelly (Elm Rm) 5:30 – 6:15 pm

Note: No Childminding services available over Spring Break or Summer.

See class descriptions on Page 40.

Toonie Skate Shinny Hockey Parent & Child Hockey Orca Bus Home Alone Class Bike Maintenance Class

The Great Community Easter Egg Hunt

Spring Break Day Camps

Saturday March 26th @ Willingdon Beach, 10:30

Age: 5 to 11 years Looking for a great way to keep busy this Spring Break?

Escape during the break and join us for our action packed camps! There will be games, crafts, swimming, skating, and much more! Come have fun with us!

16590 Week 1 9:00am-3:00pm 16591 Week 2 9:00am-3:00pm Location: Rehearsal Room

What to do with your kids & teens on Spring Break:

Mar 14 - 18 Mar 21 - 24

Active Living Guide Spring/Summer 2016

$175 $140

For children 10 and under. Look for your child’s age group’s designated egg hunting area placed around the park. The hunt starts at 10:30am for all age groups! Please bring a basket for each child participating.

This free, fun event will also feature entertainment and face painting. Fun for the whole Family, rain or shine!

This event is sponsored by Parks, Recreation & Culture and CUPE 798

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Summer Vacation Day Camps Choose your own adventure!

School’s Out Party!

17141 Week 1 July 4 - 8 $180 School’s out! Let’s have some fun this week as we let loose.

This week is full of fun and exciting games and activities, with a tropical theme! To top it off we’ll end the week off with a beach party and BBQ!

Beach Wrecked I

Outdoor Adventure Camp 17165 Week 5 Aug 2 - 5 $225 Join us this week as we’ll head out to the Haywire Bay Outdoor Learning Centre! Padding boarding, canoeing, eco forest games, and swimming are just a few of exciting activities that await us this week!

Olympic Week

17147 Week 2 July 11 - 15 $200 We’ll try to get to as many beaches as we can! Let’s see if we can make it to Mahood’s, Donkersley, Willingdon, Haywire Bay, and we’ll even make a day trip to Savary Island!

17170 Week 6 Aug 8 - 12 $180 Olympic week will bring the Olympic Spirit to life with everything from a torch relay, to specific individual and team events, a mini pool Olympics and much more!

Fear Factor

Beach Wrecked II

17153 Week 3 July 18 - 22 $180 Do you have what it takes!? Join us for this exciting week of FUN and unexpected activities as we face up to our fears! Tasks will range from gross foods to wacky challenges that will have you laughing all week!

17176 Week 7 Aug 15 - 19 $200 Just like Beach Wrecked I! How many beaches do you think we can make it to?!

Survivor

17182 Week 8 Aug 23 - 26* $225 Dive into the fun all week long with plenty of fun, games, scavenger hunts for our last camp of the summer! We will end the week with an awesome overnight sleepover on Thursday night at the Complex. *Pick up is 11 am on Friday.

17159 Week 4 July 25 - 29 $180 Get your dose of Survivor fun with exciting tribes, obstacle courses, shelter building, reward challenges and more! In this fun packed week nobody is sent to tribal council.

We’ll all outlast and outplay in Survivor style!

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Endless Summer Sleepover

Active Living Guide Spring/Summer 2016

For kids & youth age 5 to 16 Summer Camps Age: 6 to 12 years

Can you imagine an entire week filled with games, activities, crafts and, of course, swimming and beach fun? Well you’re in luck! Jump into Summer fun and experience a new adventure each week! Come join our staff; they are excited to bring you a summer jam packed full of eight exciting camps to choose from.

See right.

Location: Rehearsal Room

• Weekly July 4 to August 26 • 9am to 3pm each day • Before and after care is available (see below) • Summer Camp sibling discounts are available when you register 2, 3, or more siblings. See Page 54 for possible help with fees.

Summer Camp - Before & After Camp Care

For parents who require child care beyond the hours of 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, we offer Before and After Camp Care. You can drop your child off as early as 8:00 am with pick-up extending until 5:00 pm. Arrange for this service when you register for camp.

Before Care Weekly $35 After Care Weekly $35 Before & After Care Weekly $70

Daily Daily Daily

$8 $8 $15

Park n’ Play

Age: 5 to 8 years Join us for fun and games down at the beach! The fun will include games, songs, crafts, experiments, and more that relate to the theme of the day! Register for a full session or with daily drop in rates. Registrations will only be accepted at the Complex.

• Monday & Wednesday • 1pm to 3pm • $55 /4 classes/$15 daily drop in 17330 Mon & Weds 1-3pm 17331 Mon & Weds 1-3pm Location: Meet at Willingdon Beach Stage

July 18-27 Aug 8 - 17

Age: 3 to 16 years

July 18 to 22 at Larry Gouthro Park. For more details, see Page 44 11am-Noon 9am-10:30am 9am-Noon 1pm-4pm 9am-4pm

Summer Day camps far left Park & Play at left British Soccer Camps page 44 Weight Room Orientation page 34 Kids Yoga page 36 Swim Lessons page 24

Also don’t miss: Freezie Friday Swim July 15 and August 19, 2 to 4 pm Beat the heat: Join us for a treat!

British Soccer Camp First Kicks Mini Soccer Half Day Half Day Full Day

What to do with your kids & teens on Summer Vacation

3 to 4 yrs 4 to 6 yrs 6-16 yrs 6-16 yrs 8-16 yrs

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$122 $137 $187 $187 $267

The Water Wars!

July 21, 1:30 to 3pm

Get your game face on! Bring your own super soaker for a great afternoon at the pool.

Pool Mini Olympics August 11, 1:30 to 3pm

Get in the spirit and compete in a fun Olympic course.

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July 1 Celebration at Willingdon Beach Join us this Canada Day as we’re celebrating Canada’s Birthday back at Willingdon Beach for a day of fun, food, entertainment, activities and more!

New this year, the First Annual Canada Day Fishing Derby. Details coming soon, check our website for more information and how to enter.

Powell River FAMILY

PLACE

Programs & Services

• Any time is storytime Come see our new space right beside Coles in the Town Centre Mall • FREE lunch Wednesday OPEN Tues – Thur • 10:30 – 4:30 & Friday • 12:30 – 4:30 • Parent-Topic monthly workshop A FREE DROP-IN CENTRE for ALL families & caregivers with young children Meet and make new friends Find information & support to raise happy, healthy children Childsafe & Breastfeeding Friendly

Find out more by calling 604 485-2706

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& discussion Parent-Child Mother Goose program Immigrant Parent Group (Mondays) ”Rhythm Circle Time” Little Green Bookshelf “Good Food Box” sales & pick-up CAP computer & Internet site Mother-led Breastfeeding Group

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Summer Vacation For children age 0 to 6

Mini Camps

Age: 3 to 5 years Anything is possible when we use our imagination! Each preschool mini camp will feature exciting games, stories, and crafts all around the weekly theme!

Summer with little ones can be a handful!

• $75 per week/$25 daily drop in

The Recreation Complex is here to help, with Day Camps (featureing drop-in rates, if you choose), Park n’ Play, and our very popular British Soccer Camps.

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See the opposite page for even more ideas for filling your summer with sand, sea and memories.

• Monday to Friday • 9:30am to 12pm Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4

Movin’ & Groovin’ July 11 - 15 Treasure Hunters July 18 - 22 Under the Sea July 23 - 29 Wild Wild West Aug 2 - 5* (no camp on Monday) 17267 Week 5 Walking with Dinosaurs Aug 8 - 12 17313 Week 6 Mad Science Aug 15 - 19 17314 Week 7 Out of this World Aug 22 - 26 Location: Poolside Room

Park n’ Play

Age: 5 to 8 years Join us for fun and games down at the beach! The fun will include games, songs, crafts, experiments, and more that relate to the theme of the day! Register for a full session or with daily drop in rates. Registrations will only be accepted at the Complex.

What to do with your young kids on Summer Vacation: Mini Camps see left Park and Play see left Pool page 22 Bike Park page 11 Swimming Lessons page 24

British Soccer Camps page 46 Playgrounds page 49 Beaches page 49 Freezie Friday swims page 29

• Monday & Wednesday • 1pm to 3pm • $55 / 4 classes or $15 daily drop in 17330 Mon & Weds 1-3pm 17331 Mon & Weds 1-3pm Location: Meet at Willingdon Beach Stage

July 18-27 Aug 8 - 17

British Soccer Camp Age: 3 to 16 years

July 18 to 22 at Larry Gouthro Park. For more details, see Page 46 First Kicks Mini Soccer Half Day Half Day Full Day

11am-Noon 9am-10:30am 9am-Noon 1pm-4pm 9am-4pm

3 to 4 yrs 4 to 6 yrs 6-16 yrs 6-16 yrs 8-16 yrs

$122 $137 $187 $187 $267

Sign up today!

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Pro-D & School Holidays

SD47 is planning two professional development / curriculum days this season: April 15 & June 6.

What will you do with your kids?

We’ve got the answer!

April 15 Pro-D

Pool open Kids Shinny Hockey 9:15-10:45 am Everyone Welcome Skate 1:30-3 pm Toonie Swim 2-4pm Petite Princess Pampering 5-7 pm page 10 Diva Pampering 7-9 pm page 10

Easter weekend

Easter Egg Hunt March 26 10:30 also see Spring Break pages 26 & 27

Victoria Day Complex Open 10-4 pm

June 6 Pro-D

Pool open Toonie Swim 2-4pm

Canada Day & BC Day Complex closed

POWELL RIVER FIRE RESCUE

NEEDS YOUR HELP TO

KEEP OUR

PARKS & TRAILS

FIRE SAFE

No fires allowed at any time on beachs or trails.

BBQs are allowed in CSA or ULC rated devices only.

Discard briquettes with care Take care with your smoking materials.

Avoid smoking in trails or bush areas.

Discard smoking material in appropriate containers.

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Plan your summer Canada Day July 1

Food & entertainment at Willingdon Beach.

BC Bike Race July 8

Watch for details about the kids’ bike race coming soon.

Kathaumixw July 5 to 9 Free concerts.

Logger Sports July 16 & 17

Back in Powell River after more than a decade! Lots of action.

Texada Sandcastle Weekend July 16 & 17 Fun on the beach.

Sea Fair July 22 to 24

Powell River’s go-to community event.

Blackberry Fest August 19

REPORT ALL FIRES TO 9-1-1

Street party! Entertainment, food, fireworks.

For information on how to protect your property from fires, visit www.firesmartcanada.ca

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Health & Fitness

Weight room Fitness classes Outdoor fitness classes Yoga Tai chi Personal training Specialty fitness, rehabilitation & prevention programs

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Mom & baby fitness

Youth fitness

Prenatal Yoga

Youth Weight Class

Mom & Baby Bootcamp

This is a 6 week progressive weight lifting program. A personal trainer will introduce you to good exercise technique to instill safe and correct lifting techniques. This co-ed class will start with a dynamic warm-up, flow right into the weight training part and end with proper stretching.

Age: 13 to 18 Years

17135 Thu 6:30-8:00pm Apr 7-Jun 9 See Yoga section on Page 36 for more.

Age: 19 Years and older

Want to learn fun and effective ways to incorporate baby into your workout. Mom & Baby Bootcamp includes a variety of drills that focus on strength, power, agility, balance, cardio and core.

17096 Fri 11:30-12:30pm Location: Dogwood Room

Apr 8-Jun 10 10/$85 Instructor: Joe Caldarone

17095 Wed 4:00-5:00pm Location: Weight Room

Apr 13-May 18 6/$50 Instructor: Brandon Frey

Weight Room Orientation Age: 13 to 18 Years

New to the weight room or to working out in a gym? Attend a one-time introduction session to our weight room to get familiar with the different cardio and weight equipment options and how to use them safely and effectively. Please sign up for the session of your choice in advance.

Kid’s fitness Kids Yoga

Age: 9 Years to 12 Years 17094 Tue 4:00-5:00pm 17115 Tue – Thu 11:30-12:30pm See Yoga section on Page 36 for more.

Apr 12-May 17 Jul 12-Jul 21

6/$55 6/$55

17116 Wed 4:00-5:00pm Apr 6 1/$20 17118 Mon 5:15-6:15pm May 9 1/$20 17121 Wed 4:15-5:15pm Jun 15 1/$20 17122 Wed 1:00-2:00pm Jul 13 1/$20 Location: Weight Room Instructors: Various Weight Trainers

FAMILIES WANTED! Join a healthy living program for the entire family!

MEND is a fun, FREE healthy lifestyle program that empowers children and their families to become fitter and healthier through group sessions that promote healthy eating and physical activity.

Powell River MEND 7-13 • FREE program for families with a child 7-13 years • Two sessions a week for 10 weeks • FREE programming credits to the Recreation Complex Mind Exercise Nutrition Do it!

HealthyFamiliesBC

MEND runs Tues. & Thurs.

6:00-8:00pm Starts April 2016 visit www.bchealthykids.ca to learn more!

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Secondary Logo – Vertical Format (stacked)

Graphic Standards Fullcolour, Reverse

Colours Corporate Gold Pantone 130C, or 129U CMYK 0 . 30 . 100 . 0 RGB 227 . 168 . 43 HEX #e3a82b

Grayscale, Positive

Corporate Blue Pantone 288C CMYK 100 . 67 . 0 . 23 RGB 35 . 64 . 117 HEX #234075

For information call or email Christine Parsons at 604-485-8903 or cparsons@cdpr.bc.ca

Corporate Blue (Reverse) Pantone 70% of 288C, or 7462C CMYK 70 . 47 . 0 . 16 RGB 101 . 121 . 158 HEX #65799e

Grayscale, Reverse

Pink

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Pantone 213C CMYK 0 . 95 . 27 . 0 RGB 198 . 30 . 104 HEX #c61e68

Pink (Reverse) Pantone 80% of 213C CMYK 0 . 76 . 21 . 0 RGB 209 . 76 . 134

Solid Black, To be used for special applications only (Please note: the sun must always appear lighter than the background colour.)

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Adult fitness

Senior’s fitness

Open Air Fitness

Circuit Training 55+

Open Air Fitness classes are held in beautiful outdoor locations around Powell River. We explore parks, beaches and trails for endless inspiration during your workouts. Classes will improve your muscular strength, build endurance, target your cardiovascular system and accelerate the burning of an amazing number of calories per hour...all while taking in the freshness of the great outdoors.

This circuit style class incorporates balance techniques with strength exercises. With guidance from our fitness instructors this self paced class will help you feel steady and more confident when you move and engage in daily activities.

Age: 19 Years and older

17097 Mon & Wed 17098 Mon 17099 Wed 17106 Mon & Wed 17107 Mon 17108 Wed Various Locations

Age: 55 Years and older

5:30-6:30pm Apr 4-Jun 13 20/$160 5:30-6:30pm Apr 4-Jun 13 10/$100 5:30-6:30pm Apr 6-Jun 8 10/$100 6:00-7:00am Jul 4-Aug 29 16/$128 6:00-7:00am Jul 4-Aug 29 8/$80 6:00-7:00am Jul 6-Aug 24 8/$80 Instructors: Natalie Friesen & Jan Del Mistro

Pilates

Introduction to Senior’s Fitness Age: 55 Years and older

Our most popular program is back! This self-pacing, progressive program is fun, safe and includes all fitness components. We emphasize fall prevention with specific balance and mobility exercises. Resistance equipment is used for strength training.

17092 Tue & Thu 12:45-1:30pm Location: Dogwood Room

Age: 19 Years and older Pilates improves flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in the whole human body. It puts emphasis on alignment, breathing, developing a strong powerhouse, and improving coordination and balance. Pilates’ system allows for different exercises to be modified in range of difficulty from beginner to advanced.

17110 Mon 7:00-8:00pm Location: Elm Room 17111 Wed 9:15-10:15am 17112 Wed 9:15-10:15am Location: Elm Room

17102 Tue & Thu 9:00-9:45am Mar 29-May 5 12/$75 17103 Tue & Thu 9:00-9:45am May 10-Jun 16 12/$75 Location: Poolside Room Instructors: Jan Del Mistro & Vivian Thickett

Apr 4-May 30 8/$85 Instructor: Keely Fandrick Mar 30-May 18 8/$85 May 25-Jun 29 6/$64 Instructor: Bianca Hoppe

Weight Room Orientation Age: 19 and older

New to the weight room or to working out in a gym? Attend a one-time introduction session to our weight room to get familiar with the different cardio and weight equipment options and how to use them safely and effectively. Please sign up for the session of your choice in advance.

17117 Tue 11:30-12:30pm Apr 19 1/$20 17120 Mon 5:15-6:15pm May 16 1/$20 17119 Thu 10:30-11:30am Jun 23 1/$20 17123 Tue 11:30-12:30pm Jul 19 1/$20 Location: Weight Room Instructors: Various Weight Trainers

Mar 22-May 26 20/$70 Instructor: Vivian Thickett

Strength Training 55+ Age: 55 Years and older

Get the benefits of strength training. Including arthritis relief, reducing the risk and severity of falls, weight maintenance, sleep improvement and a sense of mental well-being. A qualified fitness instructor monitors the gym floor at all times and will guide you through your fitness journey, providing support at every turn.

Beginner 17100 Tue & Thu 10:00-11:00am Mar 29-May 5 Location: Weight Room Advanced 17101 Tue & Thu 11:00-12:00pm Mar 29-May 5 Location: Weight Room

12/$75

12/$75

What’s hot for Summer?

Some of these listings happen only in the spring. What’s on in July & August as well as Spring?

Kids’ Yoga next page Youth Weight room orientation this page Open Air Fitness this page Circuit training 55+ this page

Sign up today!

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Nam

Kids Yoga

Age: 9 Years To 12 Years Kids learn yoga poses to boost their favourite sports outside the yoga studio. Dynamic and static flexibility exercises will allow kids to run faster, jump higher and condition themselves for all kinds of dance and sporting activities.

17094 Tue 4:00-5:00pm 17115 Tue – Thu 11:30-12:30pm Location: Dogwood Room

Apr 12-May 17 6/$55 Jul 12-Jul 21 6/$55 Instructor: Kelly Edwards

Prenatal Yoga

Age: 19 Years and older Prenatal yoga can reduce stress and anxiety, increase the strength, flexibility and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth, as well as decreasing lower back pain.

We will cover: perineum and deep abdominal muscle strengthening, optimal fetal positioning technique, relaxation and breathing techniques for labor, global practices in preparation to the birth. Class #7 is a 2-hour workshop for couples in preparation to childbirth. There is an additional $20 fee for the course manual.

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Thu 6:30-8:00pm Apr 7-Jun 9 Single 10/$140 Couple 10/$180 Partner Workshop 1/$15 Location: Dogwood Room Instructor: Marie-Eve Lambert

Aqua Yoga

Age: 19 Years and older Aqua yoga adapts traditional hatha poses to the water environment. With the assistance of water the muscles can work harder while allowing the joints to be supported and may allow students a greater range of motion increasing their flexibility. The gentle nature of Aqua yoga makes it ideal for all ages & fitness levels. In addition the support of the water makes it ideal for those who cannot enjoy the benefits of regular yoga due to past injuries.

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17316 17317

17318 17319

Wed

8:00-8:45am

Fri Wed

8:00-8:45am 8:00-8:45am

Fri Wed

8:00-8:45am 8:00-8:45am

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Fri Wed

8:00-8:45am 8:00-8:45am

17322 Fri Location: Pool

8:00-8:45am

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Apr 6-May 4 5/$45 Both Wed & Fri/$76.50 Apr 8-May 6 5/$45 May 18-Jun 15 5/$45 Both Wed & Fri/$76.50 May 20-Jun 17 5/$45 Jul 6-Jul 27 4/$36 Both Wed. & Fri./$61.20 Jul 8-Jul 29 4/$36 Aug 3-Aug 24 4/$36 Both Wed. & Fri./$61.20 Aug 5-Aug 26 4/$36 Instructor: Kelly Edwards

Yoga for Men

Age: 16 Years and older Strong, energetic, and challenging, Yoga for Men combines the best core-strengthening, muscle-toning, cardioworking, stress-reducing, clarity-enhancing yoga postures with functional fitness exercises for an amazing workout.

This program is great for hockey players, soccer players and golfers. It will help loosen up those tight hips and lower backs.

17306 Thu 6:45-7:45pm 17307 Thu 6:45-7:45pm 17328 Thu 6:45-7:45pm Location: Elm Room

Apr 7-May 12 6/$60 May 19-Jun 23 6/$60 Jul 14-Aug 18 6/$60 Instructor: Kelly Edwards

Intro to Vinyasa Flow Yoga Age: 19 Years and older

This six-week course will take you through the postures that make up the ever-popular Sun Salutation of the Yoga practice.

We will take time to connect the breath and focus on strength and alignment. Vinyasa Yoga is a dynamic process which helps improve range of motion, focus and clarity. Expect to leave class feeling refreshed and energized.

17385 Tue 5:30-6:30pm Location: Elm Room

May 3-Jun 7 6/$55 Instructor: Keely Fandrick

Gentle Yoga

Age: 19 Years and older A regular yoga practice has amazing benefits! Cultivate wellbeing & vitality while reducing stress. We focus on breath & body awareness, yoga poses using props, chairs as required & deep relaxation techniques. Suitable for most levels of mobility.

This class is suitable for 50 years and older.

17310 Tue 10:45-11:45am Apr 5-Jun 7 10/$75 17311 Thu 10:45-11:45am Apr 7-Jun 9 10/$75

Both Tue & Thu $127.50 Location: Elm Room Instructor: Jessica Leavens

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maste Chair Yoga

Sign up today!

Age: 16 Years and older With the use of a chair as a prop or extension of the body, we will investigate alignment, stability and precision. The intention of this series is to have fun exploring this new element on our yoga mat and to bring us into our curious mind. This class is not intended for people suffering from special health problems.

Please bring a sturdy blanket and other yoga props you may have.

17305 Wed 5:30-6:30pm Location: Elm Room

Apr 20-Jun 8 8/$75 Instructor: Keely Fandrick

Kundalini Yoga

Age: 16 Years and older Kundalini Yoga stimulates & balances the nervous, glandular and immune system plus the energy centres within the body.

Includes asana (posture), mantra (chanting) & breath. There is a deep relax and meditation to end each class.

17312 Wed 6:45-8:15pm Apr 6-Jun 8 10/$100 Drop-in $12 17323 Wed 6:45-8:15pm Jul 13-Aug 3 4/$40Drop-in/$12 17324 Wed 6:45-8:15pm Aug 10-Aug 31 4/$40 Drop-in/$12 Location: Elm Room Instructor: Alain Bergeron

HIIT Yoga

604 485-2891 www.powellriver.ca Or register in person at the Complex Tai Chi

Age: 16 Years and older Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. It has been considered to be a form of ‘meditation in motion’ which promotes serenity and inner peace. Tai chi can be easily adapted for anyone, from the most fit to people confined to wheelchairs or recovering from surgery. Tai Chi has been proven scientifically to increase muscle strength, balance, flexibility, aerobic conditioning, bone density, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease, sleep, post-stoke recovery, etc.

17309 Wed 7:00-8:00pm Location: Dogwood Room

Apr 6-Jun 8 10/$80 Instructor: Kim Chung Choo

Age: 16 Years and older HIIT Workouts are popular now for various reasons; lower insulin resistance, increase HGH, improve cardio health, and boost metabolism through shorter workout times. HIIT YOGA begins with a moderate Yoga warm-up then alternates high intensity and moderate intensity through Yoga postures, Vinyasa, and classic HIIT moves. Followed by a cool-down of relaxing Yoga postures and sweet Savasana.

17300 Sat 10:15-11:00am Apr 16-May 14 5/$45 17301 Sat 10:15-11:00am May 21-Jun 18 5/$45 Location: Dogwood Room Instructor: Brandi Hudgins

Summer Asanas Some of these listings only happen in the spring. What programs also are available through summer?

Kids Yoga Aqua Yoga Kundalini Yoga Yoga for Men

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Specialty fitness, rehabilitation & prevention programs Whether you’re dealing with a chronic condition or recovering from an injury or surgery, we’re here to help enhance your strength, stamina, circulation, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness.

By offering specialty, rehabilitation & prevention programs, we can engage and support community members in making healthy lifestyle choices.

Hearts in Motion Walking Club Age: 19 Years and older

The Hearts in Motion Walking Clubs are a Heart and Stroke Foundation program designed to encourage people to participate in regular physical activity by walking. Walking is a great way to boost health and energy and it’s easily incorporated into any lifestyle. You can reduce risk factors such as stress, blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and body fat by incorporating over thirty minutes of physical activity most days of the week. Walking with a group as your form of social physical activity is a great way to get connected to your community 17133 Tue 10:00-11:00am 17134 Tue 10:00-11:00am Location: Maple Room

Mar 29-Jun 14 12/FREE Jun 28-Aug 30 10/FREE Instructor: Margot Glaspey

July 21-24, 2016 16 Teams Mixed Mixed only

$300/team Send $50 Deposit to reserve spot now Registration Deadline: June 15, 2016

16 Teams Open Open to All

Camping, swimming and shower access on-site at Powell River’s Recreation Complex Dinner, entertainment, prizes included.

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email: bonspiel@powellrivercurling.com

phone: (604) 483-9551

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Osteo-Arthritis Fitness

Water Wellness

Age: 19 Years and older

Age: 60 Years and older

This mild intensity program will focus on posture, balance and breathing. This program is directed to individuals with osteoporosis and arthritis.

17128 Wed 12:30-1:15pm 17129 Wed 12:30-1:15pm 17130 Wed 12:30-1:15pm Location: Dogwood Room

Mar 30-Apr 27 5/$40 May 4-Jun 1 5/$40 Jul 6-Aug 3 5/$40 Instructor: Vivian Thickett

These shallow water exercises will help you maintain, strength, balance, agility and coordination. Ideal for seniors beginning an exercise program, and those recovering from an injury or suffering from arthritis and other chronic illnesses.

17113 Thu 10:15-10:45am 17114 Thu 10:15-10:45am Location: Pool

Apr 7-May 5 5/$35 May 12-Jun 9 5/$35 Instructor: Bianca Hoppe

Steady Feet Assessment

Nutrition Workshops

This 20 min. assessment will determine if the steady feet program is the best placement for you or if another program would better suit your needs. All new participants for the Steady Feet program must complete an assessment.

These workshops are designed to educate and support community members on making healthy lifestyle choices.

17332 Wed 1:45-2:45pm Location: Dogwood Room

17381 Tue 5:30-6:30 pm Apr 12 Location: Elm Room Instructors: Megan Molnar, Community Dietitian, VCH

Age: 50 Years and older

Age: 13 Years and older

Apr 6 1/$11 Instructor: Roche Rossouw

Steady Feet

Age: 50 Years and older Client must be referred by Vancouver Coastal Health.

This falls-prevention and balance program helps frail seniors feel stronger and more confident about walking. The main focus is to improve functional mobility, increase lower body strength, reduce falls risk and improve balance. Instruction by certified staff creates positive outcomes and social interaction.

Level 1 17333 Mon & Wed 1:45-2:45pm Apr 11-Jun 8 10/$126 Level 2 17334 Mon & Wed 2:50-3:50pm Apr 11-Jun 8 10/$126 Location: Dogwood Room Instructor: Roche Rossouw

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Eating for Performance: Fueling Your Mind & Body 1/FREE

Love the Skin You’re In 17382 Tue 5:30-6:30 pm May 3 Location: Poplar Room Instructors: Megan Molnar, Community Dietitian, VCH

1/FREE

Sign up today!

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Drop-in Fitness Class Times Until June 17, 2016

Spring Break schedules (see Page 27) are in effect March 14 to 27.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Cardio Sculpt Jan 9:15 – 10:15 am

Barre/Sculpt Nichole Yoga Keely (Elm Room) 9:15 – 10:15 am

Bodyshock Natalie 9:15 – 10:15 am

Cardio Sculpt Nichole Yoga Keely (Elm Room) 9:15 – 10:15 am

Barre Natalie 9:15 – 10:15 am

Moderate Moves Christine 10:20 – 11:20 am

Stretch Appeal Donna 10:20 – 11:20 am

Moderate Moves Donna 10:20 – 11:20 am

Stretch Appeal Donna 10:20 – 11:20 am

Moderate Moves Christine 10:20 – 11:20 am

Strong & Mobile Christine 11:25 – 12:25 pm

Tune & Tone Vivian 11:25 – 12:25 pm

Strong & Mobile Margot 11:25 – 12:25 pm

Tune & Tone Vivian 11:25 – 12:25 pm

4X4 Grit & Burn Dina 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Circuit Fusion Megan 5:30 – 6:15 pm

H.I.I.T. Dina 5:30 – 6:15 pm

Dynamic Core Keely Yoga Kelly (Elm Room) 5:30 – 6:15 pm

Class

Level

Fitness Class Description

4X4 Grit & Burn

Medium to Challenging

This high paced total body workout is designed to test your limits! 4 exercises, 4 minutes, 30 second active recovery. Each set will use body weight,, dumbbells & plyometircs that will challenge your upper body, lower body, core & cardio. We challenge you to test your limits!

Barre

Low to Medium

A fusion of Ballet, Pilates, strength and flexibility training using a Ballet Barre. This class will transform and sculpt your entire body leaving you with better posture and poise. Open to all levels.

No cardio.

Bodyshock

Challenging

Experience the hard work and be surprised by how much fun you have doing it. We rotate cardio and strength movements to shock the body to reveal its true strength and beauty. Bring a towel!

Cardio Sculpt

Medium to Challenging

A great class that combines a good cardio workout with muscle toning exercises to sculpt the body. All levels welcome.

Circuit Fusion

Medium

Get a great workout, circuit style! This class is a fun, time-efficient total body workout that combines strength, cardio, core and flexibility training using interval stations and a variety of equipment.

Dynamic Core

Low to Medium

The foundation of this class comes from your core, helping to improve your posture and strengthens the low back. Most of the movements are linked to the mind body connection, drawing from Yoga, Pilates and Barre styles of practice. Look forward to a low impact total body workout, building long lean muscle and a stronger mind body awareness.

H.I.I.T.

Medium to Challenging

High-Intensity Interval Training is an enhanced form of cardio training alternating between high intensity-and low recovery exercises. Options for beginners to start out will be included in coaching this class. HIIT is the perfect method for losing fat while retaining muscle mass.

Moderate Moves

Medium

This class provides an overall workout. Although the cardio section is moderate, the optional power moves make it suitable for young and old alike. Various equipment is used to strengthen and stretch the body, focusing on controlled quality moves

Strong & Mobile

Low to Medium

This is a basic entry-level class and perfect for people with osteoporosis, arthritis and muscle loss or recovering from injuries. This class combines strength work with mobility/flexibility work and balance to improve posture and functional movement.

Stretch Appeal

Low to Medium

New stretch class moving through core-challenging movements incorporating breath and balance to elongate and strengthen. No cardio and with gentle background music. You will leave relaxed and taller.

Tune & Tone

Low to Medium

Lo-impact cardio, toning and stretch. Bands are perfect to target the back, hips and arms without getting on the floor. The new wall attachments in this class will work all your muscles in a fun group setting. Side-effects include fat loss, increased bone density and muscle toning.

Variety Fitness

Low

For seniors on Wednesday mornings July 4 to Sept. 2 . A variety-filled exercise session desgined to help you maintain your fitness level throughout the summer.

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Powell River Public Library Beyond Books

Summer Drop-in Fitness Class Times July 4 - Sept 2, 2016 Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Circuit Fusion Megan 8:30 – 9:15 am

Bodyshock Natalie 8:30 – 9:15 am

Dynamic Core Keely 8:30 – 9:15 am

Yoga Keely (Elm Room) 9:30 – 10:30 am Stretch Appeal Donna 9:30 – 10:15 am

Yoga Keely (Elm Room) 9:30 – 10:30 am Variety Fitness Vivian 9:30 – 10:15 am

Stretch Appeal Donna 9:30 – 10:15 am

Sign up today!

604 485-2891 www.powellriver.ca Or register in person at the Complex Active Living Guide Spring/Summer 2016

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Personal Training Our certified trainers can provide training one on one or in group sessions. Whether you are new to fitness, need personalized motivation or sport specific training our personal trainers can develop a program individualized to you and your specific goals.

Our trainers can motivate you by assisting with goal setting, providing feedback and accountability. Speak to one of our weight room or reception staff for more information and to set up an appointment.

Private Personal Training Packages

Aquatic Personal Training

Includes you and your trainer in a one on one 60 min sessions addressing your personal fitness related goals.

The viscosity of water provides an excellent source of resistance that can be easily incorporated into an Aquatic Personal Training program. This resistance allows for muscle strengthening without the need of weights. This program is especially useful for those with arthritis, healing fractured bones or who are overweight.

All sessions are 1 hour

All sessions are 45 min.

# of Sessions

Cost per session

Cost per package per person

3

$49.50 / session

$148.50

5

$46.75 / session

$233.75

10

$44.00 / session

$440.00

# of Sessions

Cost per session

Cost per package per person

3

$37.15 / session

$111.45

5

$35.00 / session

$175.00

10

$33.00 / session

$330.00

Semi-Private Personal Training Packages All sessions are 1 hour

Includes two clients with similar fitness levels with one trainer for 60 min sessions. # of Sessions

Cost per session

Cost per package per person

3

$39.60 / session

$118.80

5

$37.40 / session

$187.00

10

$35.20 / session

$352.00

Clients can use the follow-up to get some input into their existing programs if they have been training for a few years. This session is designed to help clients progress after their original program. Follow-up session will not include a full new program but will include a progression of an original program or a substitution of some exercises that are more appropriate.

Follow-up programs are also designed for people who would like a personal trainer to check their form, correct faulty movement patterns or have some input in their usual program to make it better.

Small Group Training All sessions are 1 hour

Get the benefits of personal training and the motivation of exercising in a small group setting at an affordable price. # of Sessions

Cost per session

Cost per package per person

3

$33.67 / session

$101.00

5

$31.80 / session

$159.00

10

$29.92 / session

$299.20

Follow-up Session $55

MEET OUR PERSONAL TRAINER Bianca Hoppe

Bianca Hoppe is a certified Aquatic Personal Trainer and BCRPA certified Personal Trainer.

She will create specific programs to meet your individual needs.

Weight Room Hours

until June 30, 2016

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

6 am – 9:30 pm

6 am – 9:30 pm

6 am – 9:30 pm

6 am – 9:30 pm

6 am – 9:00 pm

8 am – 8:30 pm

8 am – 8:30 pm

9:30 - 10:30 am Weight Room Supervisor

During June 13 - July 4 maintenance closure, weight room hours are restricted to 6 am - 9 pm Mon-Fri. Closed weekends.

4:00 - 5:00 pm Teen Time Supervisor

10:15 - 11:15 am Weight Room Supervisor

10:15 - 11:15 am 6:30 - 7:30 pm Weight Room Supervisor

noon - 1:00 pm Wt Rm Supervisor 4:00 - 5:00 pm Teen Supervisor

7:00 - 8:00 am Weight Room Supervisor

Sunday

Teen Time & Weight Room Supervisors can review how to use the equipment, offer weight room etiquette tips and give you the opportunity to ask any health-related questions.

July 4 to Sept 2, 2016 Monday 6 am – 9 pm

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Tuesday 6 am – 9 pm

Wednesday 6 am – 9 pm

Thursday 6 am – 9 pm

Friday

Saturday

6 am – 9 pm

1 pm – 4 pm

Sunday Closed

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Sports & Skating

Hockey Soccer Lacrosse Baseball Pickleball Ping Pong

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FOR MORE INFO

Over the past 20 years Challenger’s vast army of British coaches have helped

Telephone: 1-800-533-9374

hundreds of thousands of boys and girls learn, improve, master and fall in love with the sport of soccer.

press 8 then press 2 runsworth@challengersports.com _______________________ _______

The British Soccer Camp program will contain Challenger’s own brand of innovative practices: coached games, camp world cup, cultural education,

FREE JERSEY

character building, and Fun!

Register before July 4th to receive a FREE British Soccer Jersey. _______________________________

FREE GIFTS Camp T-shirt, Soccer Ball,

British Coaching Staff • Individual Foot Skills • Fakes, Moves and Turns • Freestyle Soccer • Technical & Tactical Instruction • Small-Sided Games • Daily World Cup Style Tournament • Fantastic Cultural Experience Make this camp even more special for your child by hosting one of our British Coaches. Call or email for more information

__________________________________________________________

Player Evaluation Form, International Soccer Poster, Online Coaching Resources _______________________________

City of Powell River July 18th - 22nd at Larry Gouthro Park First Kicks Mini Soccer Half Day Half Day Full Day

11am-12pm 9am-10:30am 9am -12pm 1pm - 4pm 9am - 4pm

Ages 3-4yrs Ages 4-6yrs Ages 6-16yrs Ages 6-16yrs Ages 8-16yrs

$122 $137 $187 $187 $267

Players will be grouped by age and ability

To register: Online registration at www.powellriver.ca or call the Complex (604) 485 2891

_____________________________________________________________

44 800.878.2167 www.challengersports.com

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Sports for kids & youths T-Ball for Tots

Fun for all and a great family activity, you’re never too young to learn. No gloves are required. Arrangements will be made to move indoors in the event of poor weather.

Ages 3 – 4 17246 Wed 2:00-3:00pm May 18-Jun 8 $25 Location: Arena Lounge Ages 5 -6 17247 Wed 3:15-4:15pm May 18-Jun 8 $25 Location: Youth Diamond South Ages 2 -3 17248 Fri 10:00-11:00am May 20-Jun 10 $25 Location: Youth Diamond South

First Kicks Soccer

The perfect introduction to the basic skills of Soccer.

The emphasis is on fun!

Ages 2 -3 17244 Tue 2:00-3:00pm Location: Manson Soccer Field Ages 4 -5 17245 Thu 3:30-4:30pm Location: Manson Soccer Field

May 24-Jun 14 $25

Baseball Spring Training

Consists of a one day 31/2 hour training session that will focus one hour each of Hitting/Pitching and Fielding.

Mosquito/Pee Wee Ages 17352 Sat 10:00-1:30pm Apr 9 Location: DA Evans Park Bantam/ Midget Ages 17355 Sun 11:00-2:30pm Apr 10 Location: Larry Gouthro Park

$25

$25

Lacrosse

Age: 9 to 13 Years The fastest game on two feet! Come learn basic lacrosse skills & how to play the game in a fun environment.

17242 Tue 7:15-8:15pm Apr 26-May 31 $35 Location: Arena Dry Floor

Sign up today!

604 485-2891

May 26-Jun 16 $25

Try boxing.

It’s fun and it’s FREE! 5 to 6:30 Mon, Wed & Fri Powell River Boxing Club gym at Oceanview Education Centre.

For more info call, 604 485-7095 Improve your self-confidence and learn the “manly art of self defence.”

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www.powellriver.ca Or register in person at the Complex

Wingnut Training Is your dog a wingnut?

Friendly Leadership Coaching Sheepherding Lessons All Ages & Breeds Welcome

Zoë MacBean

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Factory Hockey Program

The Factory Hockey Program will be instructed by Joe Caldarone and will consist of 1 hour group dry land training and 1 hour of on ice training once a week over a 4-week period. Dry Land sessions will be either Monday or Tuesday from 4-5pm while on ice will be either Wednesday or Thursday from 4-5pm.

Atom/Pee Wee 17326 Mon & Wed 4:00-5:00pm Instructor: Joe Calderone Bantam/ Midget 17327 Tue,Thu 4:00-5:00pm Instructor: Joe Calderone

May 2-May 25 4 Ice, 4 Dry Land/$150 Location: Rink & Arena Lounge May 3-May 26 4 Ice, 4 Dry Land/$150 Location: Rink & Arena Lounge

Ice Play: Pre-school Ice Fun

Adult Learn to Play Hockey

Come play on the ice with your child. A variety of activity stations will be set out weekly by the rink host. Helmet use mandatory. Skate rentals for child included in fee.

Come learn the game of hockey in a fun, non-competitive, noncontact environment. Full gear is required including helmet with full face cage or shield.

17261 Wed 17262 Wed

17255 Mon 7:00-8:00pm Apr 4-Apr 25 4 classes/$50 Instructor: Brock Sawyer

Age: 1 to 5 Years

10:00-10:45am Apr 6-Apr 27 4 classes/$18 10:00-10:45am May 4-May 25 4 classes/$18

Age: 19 Years and older

Spring 3 on 3 Hockey

The Spring 3 on 3 Hockey League will run for 8 weeks and take place 1 evening a week running from the beginning of April until the end of May. Registration Fee includes all 8 sessions along with a league jersey.

League Organizer will take the registrations and break them down into equal teams prior to the season starting. No contact. Registration begins Feb. 12.

Novice 17257 Tue 6-7pm Apr 5-May 24 Atom 17258 Wed 6-7pm Apr 5-May 24 Pee Wee 17259 Tue 7-8pm Apr 6-May 25 Bantam 17260 Wed 7-8pm Apr 6-May 25 Midget 17384 Mon 7:30-8:30pm Apr 6-May 25

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$99 $99 $99 $99 $99

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Winter Skating Schedule until April 3, 2016 Monday

Tuesday

Shinny Hockey 14 & Over 11:45 - 1:15 pm

Shinny Hockey Ice Play Shinny Hockey Family Skate 50 years & over Parent & Tot 50 & Over 11:00 - 12:30 pm 10:00 - 11:30 am 10:00 – 10:45 am 10:00 - 11:30 am

Family Skate 1:30 - 2:30 pm

on April 15

Thursday

Adult/Seniors Skate 11:00 – 12:30pm

(strollers allowed)

Special dates: Spring Break schedule (see page 32) in effect March 14 to 27.

Special Pro-D skate

Wednesday

Stick & Puck 14 & over 11:45 – 1:15 pm

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Everyone Welcome Skate Noon - 2:00 pm

Everyone Welcome Skate Noon - 1:30 pm

Shinny Hockey 14 years & over 11:45 - 1:15 pm Toonie Skate 3:30 – 5:00 pm

(skate rentals extra)

Kids Shinny Hockey 4:00 - 5:15 pm

Parent & Child Hockey 6:00 - 7:15 pm Friday Night Out Everyone Welcome 7:30 – 9:00 pm

Everyone Welcome Skate 6:15 - 8:15 pm

Helmets are required to be worn during all hockey activities.

Helmets at Public Skating: The Complex recommends helmets to be worn during all public skating. Please bring your own or the Complex will provide them free of charge.

Shinny Hockey: (Non-contact) full gear is required, all players must sign in and pay at reception. First 2 goalies free.

Stick & Puck: Helmet, gloves and stick are required. No goalies or games played. Just come out and have some fun!

Spring Skating Schedule April 4 - May 27, 2016 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Family Skate 11:00 - 12:30 pm

Shinny Hockey Ice Play Shinny Hockey Shinny Hockey 50 years & over Parent & Tot 50 & Over 14 & Over 10:00 - 11:30 am 10:00 – 10:45 am 10:00 - 11:30 am 11:45 - 1:15 pm Shinny Hockey 14 & Over 11:45 - 1:15 pm

Thursday

Toonie Skate 3:30 - 5:00 pm

(skate rentals extra)

Friday

Parent and Child Hockey 5:45 - 7:15 pm

Saturday

Sunday

Everyone Welcome Skate Noon - 2:00 pm

Shinny Hockey 14 & Over Noon - 1:30 pm

Special Pro-D skate on Friday, April 15 (see Page 34.

Victoria Day, May 23, no skating.

Spring Young Adult 3 on 3 Hockey Age: 18 to 25 Years

Spring 3 on 3 hockey league. Depending on registration numbers games will be either Tuesday, or Thursdays or both.

No contact. Times subject to change.

17358 Tue & Thurs 8:15-10:30pm

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$120

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OPEN HOUSE

April 17, 2016 • Recreation Complex Coffee and donuts supplied, come check out the fun!

FUN FOR ALL AGES

Pitching season runs from April 3, 2016 to September 11, 2016 Drop-in play: Sundays • 9 am to 12 noon League play: Thursdays • 6 pm (May 5 to September 1) Powell River has two tournaments this year, with out of town participants!

May 28, 2016 and August 27, 2016 Membership $31 per year • Membership is FREE for Junior’s age 6 to 17 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER AS A MEMBER CONTACT LIONEL HANSON AT 604.483.3586 OR LORRAINE HUBICK AT 604.485.5589

Looking to: • Improve communication skills?

Looking to: • Become a stronger leader?

• Improve communication skills?

• Learn in a fun setting?

• Become a stronger leader?

•SUNSHINE SPEAKERS Learn in a fun setting?

SUNSHINE SPEAKERS

Powell River Brain Injury Society Play safe • Stay safe Have fun & Protect your Brain BOOK THE

Heads-Up Crew FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION.

invite you to join us!

Call Marlaine invite you to join us!

604-223-4333 Call Marlaine for more information about our 604-223-4333 Thursday lunch and evening meetings.

for more information about our See you there!

Thursday lunch and evening meetings.

See you there!

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MORE INFO 604 485-6065 www.braininjurysociety.ca Suite 101, 7020 Duncan Street Active Living Guide Spring/Summer 2016

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Community Calendar February 20 to March 5 Powell River Festival of Performing Arts March 1, 10 to 11:30am Orca Bus at the Complex March 12 to 28 Spring Break See page 32 & 33 for Spring Break Day Camps and much more!

March 13 Daylight Savings Time begins March 17 St. Patrick’s Day March 26 10:30am The Great Community Easter Egg Hunt For kids 10 & under, at Willingdon Beach. Free!

Sponsored by Parks, Rec & Culture and CUPE 798 March 28 Easter Monday Complex open 10-4 March 29, 10 to 11:30am Orca Bus at the Farmer’s Market

April 5, 10 to 11:30am Orca Bus at the Complex

May 4, 1:15 to 2:30pm Mother’s Day Aquacise Tea Join us for Tea and Treats to celebrate Mother’s Day!

April 10, 2:30 to 3:30pm Sea Snake Sunday Come test your skills! See if you can go the distance on the inflatable sea snake.

April 15

May 8 Mother’s Day May 13 National Lifejacket Day Help us celebrate by posting a picture of yourself to our Facebook page, wearing your lifejacket at work or school.

Use #PRlifejacketday for your chance to win a prize.

Pro-D Day Toonie Swim 2 to 4pm Kids Shinny 9:15 to 10:45 Everyone Welcome skate 1:30 to 3pm April 15, 7pm Hurt, a documentary portrait of Steve Fonyo, Evergreen Theatre, free April 16, 7:30pm Completely Creedence: CCR Tribute Band (P.)

May 23 Victoria Day Complex open 10-4

June 13 to 25 Pacific Region International Summer Music Academy (PRISMA) June 13 to July 4 Pool closed for annual maintenance. Reopens July 4 at 6am.

June 19 Father’s Day

May 27 to 29 Lund Shellfish Festival May 28 Horseshoe pitching tounrament

April 17 Powell River Horseshow Pitching open house at the Complex

June 6 Pro-D Day Toonie Swim 2 to 4pm Kids Shinny 9:15 to 10:45 Everyone Welcome skate 1:30 to 3pm

June 4 National Health & Fitness Day

June 21 National Aboriginal Day June 29 Last day of school See the Vacation Planner section starting on Page 27, for Summer Day Camps and more summer activities!

April 24 22nd annual marathon shuffle

e Sail With Us m o C Join Sea Cadets

• Sea Cadets is open to youth ages 12 – 18 yrs old • Enjoy a range of activities from Sailing, Range, Camping, Summer Camps, Sports and more…

TRAINING NIGHTS Tuesdays from 6:30 – 9:30 pm From September to June at Timberlane Barracks

CONTACT US • Dave McLennan • 604 485-5596 or 604 483-3511 | Glenn McCallum • 604 223-5340 50

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Plan your Spring and Summer!

Recreation Complex activities are in teal

July 1 Canada Day Celebration Willingdon Beach for food, fun, entertainment and the first annual Canada Day fishing derby.

Complex closed.

July 4 Summer schedule begins July 5 to 9 The 27th annual International Choral Kathaumixw July 8 BC Bike Race in town & Powell River kids bike race at Larry Gouthro Park, 10am registration, 11 am race July 15, 2 to 4pm Freezie Friday Beat the heat! Join us for a treat.

July 16 & 17 Powell River Logger Sports July 16 & 17 Texada Sandcastle Weekend July 18 to 22 British Soccer Camps See Page 46.

July 21, 1:30 to 3pm The Water Wars!

Get your game face on. Bring your own super-soaker for a rambunctious afternoon at the pool.

July 22 to 24 Powell River Sea Fair July 31 Texada Fly-in

August 1 BC Day Complex closed

August 20 & 21 Arts Alive in the Park August 27 Horseshoe pitching tounrament

August 6&7 Texada Blues & Roots Weekend August 11, 1:30 to 3pm Pool Mini Olympics Get in the spirit and compete in a crazy Olympic course!

August 13 & 14 Texada Artists’ Studio Tour

August 28 Texada Run the Rock & halfmarathon September 5 Labour Day Complex closed

August 19, 2 to 4pm Freezie Friday Beat the heat! Join us for a treat.

August 19 Bleckberry Festival Street Party

...offers a full array of gymnastics, cheer, and parkour programs for all ages. We also offer special event and birthday party bookings!

Our location boasts an in-ground trampoline and 400 sq. ft. foam pit!

We

Check out our website at www.prgymnastics.ca for class details & registration information. We also have Spring Break, Winter Break & Summer Camps! offer:

• • • • •

Parent & Tot Gymnastics Preschool Gymnastics Recreational Gymnastics Parkour Competitive & Recreational Cheer • Boys-Only Classes • Adult Drop-In • Competitive Girls & Boys Gymnastics

Call 604 485-0520

•

• • • • •

Open Gym Special Events Private Bookings Birthday Parties School Groups for all Schools, Home School Programs & Daycares

We offer classes all year long!

•

office@prgymnastics.ca

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Community Directory SPORTS/RECREATION

MUSIC/DANCE/DRAMA

Archery Club (Mike Gauthier) 604-483-3918 Aquatic Club (Tami Wood) 604-483-1745 ATV Club (Mario Gusola) 604-485-2275 Badminton Club (Rita Hasset) 604-483-9327 BC Special Olympics – Powell River (Jackie Milson) 604-485-7390 Boxing Club (Les Vegas) 604-485-7095 Canadian Martial Arts Academy (Frank Clayton) 604-485-8255 Curling Club (Roger Pagani) 604-483-9551 Disability Sport Club (Lee Forest) 604-485-2688 or 604-485-4674 Dragon Boat Paddling for Life (Elizabeth Exter 604-483-2076

or Barb Lloyd) or 604-485-7333 Dragon Boat Mixed – Pearl Warriors (Richard Scott) 604-414-9470 Golf Club (Myrtle Point Golf Club) 604-487-4653 Gymnastics (Megan or Michele) 604-485-0520 Horseshoe Pitching Club (Jim Hoffman) 604-483-4853 Karate – Adult (Frank Clayton) 604-485-8255 Lawn Bowling Club (Fred Dunlop) 604-485-4109 Minor Baseball (Danielle Quinney) 604-483-3232 Minor Hockey (Paige Anderson) 604-414-8650 Otago Rugby Club 604-487-0176 Pickle Ball (Vivian Thickett) 604-485-4430 Powell River Parks & Wilderness Society (Eagle Walz) 604-483-9565 Powell River Yacht Club (Brian Kyle) 604-485-4432 POW! Town Roller Derby (Nicki Lister) 604-483-1315 Rod & Gun Club (Warren Miller) 604-485-2545 Skating Club (Nicole Rumley) 604-487-0418 Taoist Tai Chi (Ria Curtis) 604-414-0383 Tennis Group (Vivian Thickett) 604-485-4430 Therapeutic Riding Association 604-485-0177 Track & Field Club (Alan Hernandez) 604-485-0801 Trailriders, Horse Club (Heather Dickson) 604-485-4996 Water Polo (Dan Vincent) 604-483-3006 Wednesday & Sunday Hikers (Ann Innes) 604-485-5564

Academy Chamber Choir (Walter Martella) 604-485-9633 Academy of Music (Carrie Lanigan) 604-485-9633 Choraliers Senior Choir (Antoinette Knight) 604-485-4353 Chor Musica Men’s Choir (Walter Martella) 604-485-9633 Clansmen Pipe Band (Ian Richmond) 604-483-9673 Community Band (Derk Van Hees) 604-483-2238 Far Off Broadway (Ann Nelson) 604-483-9345 Festival of Performing Arts (Jill Ehgoetz) 604-485-5332 Friends of the Historic Patricia Theatre Society (Ann Nelson) 604-483-9345 Highland Dancers (Margaret Wrotny) 604-485-4266 Kathaumixw (Paul Cummings) 604-485-9633 One Voices Choir (Julia Adam) 604-483-1143 Powell River Arts Council (Ann Nelson) 604-483-9345 Powell River Chorus (Janice Gunn) 604-485-3825 PRISMA (Michelle Hignell) 1-855-577-4762 Scottish Country Dance Club (Jack Vlug) 604-485-6801 Sheridan Dance Academy (Mariah Sheridan) 604-485-0023 Stardusters Square Dance Club (Sandy Graham) 604-489-0024 (Gord Ruedig) 604-487-9565 SunCoast Dancers – Round Dance (Paul Clements) 604-483-4984 Sunshine Music Festival sunshinemusicfest.com VISUAL ARTS Malaspina Arts Society (Maggie Poole) 604-487-0074 Malaspina Camera Club (Niels Voss) 604-485-6963 (Steve Grover) 604-485-5333 Powell River Arts Council (Ann Nelson) 604-483-9345 Powell River Film Festival (Michelle Hignell) 604-414-9758 Powell River Fine Arts Association 604-483-3856

ADULT HOCKEY & SKATING Kings Office PR Ice Cats Women’s Hockey (Traci Abbott) Regals Hockey (Tod English)

604-485-7550 604-485-5889 604-483-1338

SOFTBALL Ladies’ Recreational (Stacey McCausland) PR Retired Baseball Team (Dale Stenersen) Mixed Slo Pitch (Nick Vallier) Oldtimers Baseball (Dale Stenersen)

604-485-6188 604-485-0558 604-223-1480 604-485-0558

SOCCER Villa Club (Jamie Zroback) 604-483-1605 Youth www.PRYSA.ca Men’s Soccer (Rino Parise) 604-485-5401

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COMMUNITY GROUPS: ADULT Beekeepers’ Club (Wilf Belanger) 604-414-8781 Club Bon Accueil (Linda Consentino) 604-483-3966 Duplicate Bridge (Vivian Thickett) 604-485-4430 Eastern Star (Claire Chase) 604-487-9915 (Ruth Stevens) 604-487-0665 Powell River Forestry Heritage Society (Dave Florence) 604-487-0356 Garden Club (Liane Arnstein) 604-483-2283 Historical Museum (Bert Finnamore) 604-485-2222 Italian Club (Ken Culos) 604-485-2392 Italian Hall Rentals (Perina Canil) 604-485-6672 Malaspina Writers’ Association (Carol Reid) carolsreid@gmail.com Marine Area Business Association (Cathy MacDonald) 604-483-9454 Masonic Lodge Triune #81 (Brian Masters) 604-485-2116 Powell River Fine Arts Association Painters, Potters, Quilters, Weavers 604-483-3856 Powell River Genealogy Group (Doug Mobley) 604-485-2207 Seniors’ Branch #49 (Ann McKenzie) 604-483-3603 Sunshine Speakers Toastmaster (Marlaine Taylor) 604-223-4333 Theatre Now! theatrenowpowellriver@gmail.com Timberlane Quilters’ Guild (Sandra Johnstone) 604-485-7349 (Margie Facey-Crowther) 604-485-5506 Toastmasters: Toast to the Coast (Linda Wegner) 604-483-9210 Townsite Heritage Society (Linda Nailer) 604-483-3901 Welcome Wagon (Theresa Slack) 604-485-2717 Women in Business (Leah Rourke) 604-485-9333

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COMMUNITY GROUPS: YOUTH Air Cadets (Kenneth Boyd) Scouts Canada (Tina Bevans) Girl Guides (Kate Boyd) Junior Forest Wardens (Mickey McCracken) Sea Cadets (Dave McLennan) 4H Club (Maureen Venables)

604-483-3234 604-483-9634 604-483-3234 604-487-9482 604-483-3511 604-485-4534

COMMUNITY SERVICES Alano Club 604-483-3800 Al-Anon 604-483-9031 Alzheimer Society Resource Centre (Kerri Sutherland) 1-866-984-8348 Brain Injury Society (Debbie Dee) 604-485-6065 Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society 1-877-485-8488 Canadian Diabetes Association (Janice Brehaut) 604-485-4139 Cancer Society 1-888-939-3333 Caregiver Support (Kerri Sutherland) 1-866-984-8348 Compassionate Friends (Shannon Stevens) 604-483-3108 Conservation Officer 1-800-731-6373 Family Place at Town Centre Mall 604-485-2706 Food Bank 604-485-9166 Foster Parents’ Support (Admin, Ext 6301) 604-485-3090 Health Care Auxiliary (Economy Shop) 604-485-0110 Heart & Stroke Foundation 1-888-754-5724 Home Support 604-485-3310 Home Care Nursing 604-485-3310 Hospice Palliative Care 604-485-3310 Hospital Foundation (local 4349) 604-485-3211 Kelly Creek Community Services (Program Office) 604-487-9925 Kiwanis Lifeline 604-485-0499 Kiwanis Club of Powell River 604-485-5210 Lions Club (Dean Gerhart) 604-485-9288 Meals on Wheels (Elaine Cattermole) 604-485-5322 Model Community Project (David Morris) 604-485-2688 Multiple Sclerosis (Lina Vallee) 604-485-4573 Orca Bus 604-485-2132 Parkinson’s Support Group (Dave Harris) 604-483-4628 or (David Fisher) 604-483-3087 Post-Polio Awareness & Support Society of BC 1-250-655-8849 Or (Joyce Green) 604-483-8974 Powell River Botanic Garden Society (Diana Woods) 604-485-2860

Contact us!

Powell River Recreation Complex www.PowellRiver.ca • parksrec@cdpr.bc.ca 5001 Joyce Avenue, V8A 5R2 • 604-485-2891 Director of Parks, Rec and Culture

604-485-8907

Ray Boogaards rboogaards@cdpr.bc.ca Manager of Recreation 604-485-8904 Neil Pukesh npukesh@cdpr.bc.ca Maintenance Foreman 604-485-8911 Todd Fougere tfougere@cdpr.bc.ca Parks Foreman 604-414-8838 Paul Nassichuk pnassichuk@cdpr.bc.ca Office Coordinator 604-485-8901 Nyla Ross nross@cdpr.bc.ca Facilities Booking Clerk 604-485-8909 Diana Collicutt dcollicutt@cdpr.bc.ca Aquatic Coordinator 604-485-8908 Corey Martin cmartin@cdpr.bc.ca Community Recreation Coord 604-485-8902 Shawna McLeod smcleod@cdpr.bc.ca Health & Fitness Coordinator 604-485-8903 Christine Parsons cparsons@cdpr.bc.ca Arena & Sports Coordinator 604-485-8900 Ray Dube rdube@cdpr.bc.ca Willingdon Beach Campsite 604-485-2242 www.willingdonbeach.ca Powell River Community Foundation (Ross Cooper) 604-483-8678 PR Mobility Opportunities Society (CC Duncan) 604-483-9867 Public Health 604-485-3310 Rotary Club of Powell River (Carol Brown) 604-485-7157 Success by Six 604-485-2132 Schizophrenia Society (Barbara Dawe) 604-483-3355 SPCA 604-485-9252 Stroke Recovery (Trudy Simpson) 604-485-6396 Terry Fox Run 604-485-9238 (The Butulas) 604-485-4325 United Way of PR 604-485-2132 Volunteer Powell River 604-485-2132

8 WEEKS

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Beginners only

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Canadian Martial Arts Academy 605 485 8255

Clip and present this ad for free gloves when you register for this 8 week session.

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Get a break on fees!

For kids, those with low incomes, and even QF shoppers. Also see the Corporate Pass program on the opposite page.

FOR QF SHOPPERS

“Need help figuring out how these programs can help you?

Give me a call.

I’m happy to help.”

Quality Foods PARTNERS IN PLAY Who is eligible: Everyone What is it? A partnership between Quality Foods and Parks, Recreation & Culture. It enables Quality Foods shoppers to redeem QF points at the store for Rec Bucks.

Nyla Ross Officer Coordinator Recreation Complex

How to get it: Just cash in 200,000 Quality Foods points at the store for a $20 Rec Bucks voucher redeemable for recreation programs, admission passes and facility rentals.

FOR THOSE NEEDING INCOME ASSISTANCE Canadian Tire JUMPSTART Who is eligible: Financiallydisadvantaged kids age four to 18 years old.

What is it? A national charitable program that helps kids and youth participate in organized sport and recreation by providing a subsidy of up to $200 towards the cost of registration.

How to get it: Apply at the Canadian Tire store or visit www.canadiantire.com.

City of Powell River Recreation Access Program Who is eligible? Residents who are currently receiving BC Benefits (income assistance).

What is it? Discounted swimming, skating and aerobics at the Recreation Complex.

How to get it: Apply through the Ministry of Social Development & Economic Security & Social Innovations.

FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS Grade 5 GET ACTIVE

Grade 6 STAY ACTIVE

Who is eligible: Grade 5 students who attend school in the Powell River region

Who is eligible: Grade 6 students who atend school in the Powell River region.

What is it? Free admission to swimming, skating or shinny hockey - from January of the year they are in Grade 5 until August 31st of that year.

What is it? 10 child passes to swimming, skating or shinny hockey. The 10 visit pass is active from January of the year they are in Grade 6 until August 31st of that year.

How to get it: Apply at the Complex’s reception desk.

Please bring in your birth certificate, care card or Grade 5 report card for verification.

How to get it: Apply at the Complex’s reception desk.

Please bring in your birth certificate, care card or Grade 6 report card for verification.

SEASON STARTS MAY 2016 Registration: Saturday, April 16 • 12 – 2 pm and Sunday, April 17, 2 – 4 pm at the complex Contact: powswimclub@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook or our website powellriveraquatic.weebly.com 54

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Admission Fees

(includes taxes)

for Swimming, Skating, Drop-in Hockey, Drop-in Fitness & Aerobics, and Gym CHILD 4 – 12 yrs

YOUTH 13 – 18 yrs

ADULT 19 – 59 yrs

SENIOR/STUDENT 60+ yrs | 19 – 25 yrs

SUPER SENIOR

FAMILY

85 + yrs

2 parents/guardians & dependent children

Single Visit

$3.30

$4.50

$5.90

$5.00

$4.50

$12.30

10 Visits

$29.70

$40.50

$53.10

$45.00

$40.50

$110.70

30 Visits

$82.50

$112.50

$147.50

$125.00

$112.50

$307.50

1 Month

$36.30

$49.50

$64.90

$55.00

$49.50

$135.30

3 Month

$88.80

$117.00

$153.40

$130.00

$117.00

$319.80

6 Months

$151.80

$207.00

$271.40

$230.00

$207.00

$565.80

12 Months

$287.10

$391.50

$513.30

$435.00

$391.50

$1,070.10

FAMILY SKATE SPECIAL (includes admission & skate rentals) $3.00 Coin Locker (small) $0.25 $27.00 Coin Locker (large) $0.50 $5.20 Rates change April 1, 2016

$18.00

Skate Rental 10 Skate Rentals Skate Sharpening

Child Minding

We reserve the right to cancel programs. Withdraw seven days prior to the start of a program for a full refund.

CORPORATE PASSES

Register your business. It’s easy and free.

Corporate Fitness Passes get your employees access to: • pool, sauna and hot tub • weight room • skating • drop-in fitness classes Corporate Fitness Passes benefit your company with: • higher job satisfaction rates • increased retention rates • lower absenteeism

($32.62/mo)

• reduced health care costs • healthier, happier employees

Is your sports field open?

Field conditions can quickly deteriorate throughout the year due to inclement weather and maybe forced to close. Player safety and maintaining turf standards are paramount. Please check www.powellriver.ca every Thursday for field status updates. User discretion is strongly advised..

Active Living Guide Spring/Summer 2016

Available for infants - 5 yrs

....while the parent/caregiver has a workout! No sign-up required. Just drop in!

Tues, Weds, & Thus any time between 9-11:30am.

Fee: $3 per child (10 tickets for $27)

$1.50 extra child per family Note: Service not offered during Stat holidays, Spring Break, or mid-June through end of August.

Things a parent would like to know: Child friendly space Minimum two adult attendants No snacks provided Peanut-free area Warm/Friendly/Safe Criminal record check required Washrooms & sinks within room Are you interested in helping with our Childminding service? This is an unpaid position but the Complex does reward time given with Complex Use Passes! If you’re interested, please notify Shawna McLeod - Community Recreation Program Coordinator. Call now (604) 485-8902.

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Quick Flips: Swimming Schedules pages 21-22

Registration Information 3 easy ways to register:

q Online • www.PowellRiver.ca • Available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week • Payment by Visa, MasterCard or Amex w Call 604 485-2891 • Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 9:00 pm (except statutory holidays) • Payment by Visa, MasterCard, or Amex • Staff-assisted registration – please provide barcode. e Come in • Register in Person at the Powell River Recreation Complex, 5001 Joyce Ave • Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 9:00 pm

A Message from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture Hi, I’m Ray Boogaards. I hope this guide will help inspire you to stay active and involved with our community. Our department’s goal is for the Powell River region to become one of the healthiest and most active regions in British Columbia. With your help we can reach that goal together by getting active whether it be a walk, run, bike ride, attend a cultural event or signing up for one of our many fitness programs.

We’re also always working to improve our recreation services which is why we’re conducting a large-scale study of recreation needs in collaboration with Tla’amin First Nation, the City of Powell River and the Powell River Regional District. This will help us develop a parks, recreation and culture plan that will guide our services over the next 10 years.

If you’ve already attended a focus group meeting, thank you! And for those who have attended a focus group meeting or have not attended a focus group meeting we’d love to hear from you so please watch for an invitation to participate in an on-line, paper, and kiosk survey in the very near future.

My door is always open. Please feel free to drop by and say ‘hello’ when you are at the Complex.

rboogaards@cdpr.bc.ca • 604-485-8907

Skating Schedules page 47 Fitness Schedules pages 40-41 Community Calendar pages 50-51 Spring Break & Summer Day Camps pages 26-31