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REGISTRATION STARTS JUNE 8TH

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COMMUNITY How to register Registration Form Community Contact List Centre Wellington Events Fergus Grand Theatre Elora Centre for the Arts

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FITNESS Fitness Classes Weight Room

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AQUATICS General Pool Information Pool Swim Schedule Pool Aquafit Schedule Admission Prices Red Cross Program Structure Lesson Descriptions (preschool) Swimming Lesson Schedule Specialty Programs Advanced Leadership

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ADULT 55 PLUS Victoria Park Seniors Centre Programs

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registration

How to Register - Registration begins June 8

Aquatics See pages 20-29 for Aquatic programs

• In Person •

• On Line • ProgramABLE

550 Belsyde Ave, Fergus

June Office Hours All you need is your family Mon to Thurs.

PIN Number, and Visa or 8:30am - 9:00pm Master Card number.

Fri. 8:30am - 8:00pm www.centrewellington.ca/programABLE Sat. 11:30am - 4:00pm Sun. 11:30am - 4:00pm Jul & Aug Office Hours Sat. 11:30am-4:00pm Sunday closed

• By Mail • • By Fax • Township of Centre (519) 843-2565 Wellington Parks & Recreation Dept.

P.O Box 58 Elora, Ont. N0B 1S0

Visa or Master Card Payments only

Adult/Senior Programs See pages 35-45 for complete listing of programs for Adults/Seniors

• In Person • 150 Albert St. W. Fergus

Office Hours Mon to Fri. 9:00am - 4:00pm

• On Line • ProgramABLE All you need is your family PIN Number, and Visa or Master Card number. www.centrewellington.ca/programABLE For first time users, please contact Victoria Park Sr. Centre to obtain your pin number.

• By Mail • • By Fax • Victoria Park Seniors Centre

(519) 787-2091

150 Albert St. W. Fergus, Ont N1M 1X2

Visa or Master Card Payments only

Not registered before? Contact the Community Sportsplex now to get your family set up on our registration program, 843-2800. This will speed dup the process on the first day. It will also enable you to register using programABLE on the internet. NOTE: No phone registrations on the first day of registrations.

Registration Policies Completing your registration Form: Please complete the form in its entirety. If your program identifies other days or times that may be alternatives for you, enter them as your second choices. This will avoid delays in processing if your first choice is full. All registrations will be processed on a first come first serve basis.

Registration that are dropped off in person, emailed or faxed before registration starts will be processed at the end of the first day of registration.

Refunds: 1. A full refund will be issued for all courses cancelled by the Township.

Payment fees: We accept cheques, money orders, cash, debit, Visa or Master Card. We have calculated the GST (5%) and included it in our fees where applicable.

There is a $45.00 fee for NSF cheques. Please note: Registrations and bookings will not be accepted on those accounts that have an outstanding balance. No post dated cheques are accepted.

4. Pro-rated refunds will be issued for medical reasons only with a doctors certificate. (A minimum $15.00 or 15% administration fee will apply.)

Program Cancellations: Register early to avoid disappointment. Delayed registration may result in program cancellation. If your class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, you may transfer to another program, subject to availability, or receive a full refund.

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2. Request for refunds must be received 5 business days prior to program start date. A minimum $15.00 or 15% administrative fee is deducted from the refund.

3. No refunds will be issued if requests are made less then 5 business days prior to the course start date.

5. Transfers will be accepted prior to the third class. No transfers will take place beyond the 3rd class of a session.

6. No refunds will be issued for senior’s bus trips.

Disclaimer: Precautions have been taken to ensure correct information, however, if an error occurs with pricing in this book, our registration system will be taken as the correct fee.

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registration

Program Registration Form Adult First Name:

Adult Last Name:

Address:

Town:

P.O Box:

Postal Code:

Email Address:

Emergency Contact:

Phone Number: Relationship:

Phone:

Medical Conditions/Special Needs: PARTICIPANT 1 First Name:

Last Name:

Choice 1st

Program

Birth date (mm/dd/yr) Start Date

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Time

F Cost

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PARTICIPANT 2 First Name:

Last Name:

Choice 1st

Program

Birth date (mm/dd/yr) Start Date

M

Time

F Cost

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PARTICIPANT 3 First Name:

Last Name:

Choice 1st

Program

Birth date (mm/dd/yr) Start Date

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Time

F Cost

2nd

Method of Payment: Cash Cheque (Payable to Township of C.W.) Credit Card Number:

Debit

Visa

Master Card

Grand Total:

Expiry Date: Month

Year

Cardholders Name: (please print) First Name

Initial

Surname

Signature: *A minimum of $15.00 or 15% administration fee will apply to cancellations. No cancellations are accepted within 5 business days of course start date.

Disclaimer: I, , hereby release the Centre Wellington Parks & Recreation Department from all damages arising from any accidents or injury which is caused by or arises from participation of the applicant hereon or during any program or in any facility where a program is being held.

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community

Community Contact List HELP Ambulance (Admin.)

843-5909 Animal Control, Jo Alans 843-7734 Blue Cross 1-800-873-2583 Centre Wellington Hydro 843-2900 Centre Well. Township Office 846-9691 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 Distress Centre Well/Dufferin 1-888-821-3760 Fire - Administration 843-1950 Fire - Public Safety Officer 843-1950 Groves Hospital Volunteer Assoc.

843-2010 Groves Memorial Hospital 843-2010 Health Unit, Well/Duff/Guelph 846-2715 Highway Info (Winter) 1-800-265-5407 Hydro Emergency in Fergus & Elora 827-8588or827-8589 Kid's Help Line 1-800-668-6868 OPP - 24 hrs 1-800-310-1122 OPP - Admin 856-1506 Poison Information 1-800-268-9017 Rural Womens Support Programme 843-6834 Sewer Emergency 1-888-886-9281 St. John Ambulance, Les Morrison 846-8704 The Door Youth Centre 787-0925 GENERAL INFORMATION B.I.A Office, Elora B.I.A Office, Fergus Centre for Environmental Excellence C.W. Comm. Sportsplex - Fergus Chamber of Commerce, Elora Chamber of Commerce, Fergus Elora Community Centre Post Office, Elora Post Office, Fergus Wellington Cty. Library, Elora Branch Wellington Cty. Library, Fergus Branch Wellington Cty. Library, Aboyne Branch

846-2563 787-1384 846-8396 843-2800 846-9841 843-5140 843-2800 846-5681 843-1730 846-0190 843-1180 846-0918

ARTS & CULTURE C.W. Childrens Drama, Sara Dunbar C.W. Singers, Suzanne Bielmann C.W. Youth Band, Brent Rowan Cataract Trailway, Tom Skimson Elora Arts Council, Riki Weiland Elora Centre for the Arts Elora Community Theatre, Liz Pieper Elora Festival Elora Festival Singers Elora & Salem Horticulture, S.Shoemaker Elora Writers Festival, Shirley Smith Fergus Brass Band, Dale Campbell Fall Fair Board, Andrew Taylor Fergus Grand Theatre Fergus Horticultural, Kathy Bouma Fergus Pipe Band, Cindy Lindsay Fergus Scottish Festival Fergus Truck Show Grand Celtic Pipe Band, C. MacDonald Grinder Productions, Eric Goudie Neighbour Woods, Toni Ellis Not so Grand Players, Judy Faires On the Spot Productions, Paul Faires

843-5007 837-1994 823-8893 846-5635 846-8906 846-9698 787-2263 846-0331 846-0331 846-5579 846-0235 830-3349 822-3197 787-1981 843-7703 843-3656 787-0099 843-3412 787-0191 780-7593 846-0841 787-0346 787-0346

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Puppets Elora, Annerose Schmidt Village Idot Productions Vision Theatre Productions, J. Faires Volunteer Centre of Guelph Wellington Wellington Cty. Museum & Archives Wellington Waterloo Playhouse, A. Argue

846-8123 846-9336 787-0346 822-0912 846-0916 787-7441

CLUBS & LODGES Beavers, Belwood, Mary Anne Beavers, Elora, Debbie Savage Beavers, Fergus, Gwen Orr Belwood Hall (for bookings) Belwood Lions Club, Gerry Ellen Bridge Club, Don McNiven Brownies, Sparks,Fergus, M. Skerritt Brownies, Sparks, Elora, Cathy Bruder Centre Wellington Rotary, Dave Rushton Centre Well. Women's Events Comm Cubs, Elora, Debbie Savage Cubs, Scouts, Belwood, MaryAnne Elora Lions Club, Joe Van den Borre Fergus & District Kinsmen, Don Cousins Fergus Lioness, Darlene Heffernan Fergus Lions Club, Hilda Wainwright First Fergus Scouting, Gwen Orr G.R.C.A., Belwood, Derek Strub G.R.C.A., Elora, Dan Morden Guides, Pthfinders, Elora, Cathy Bruder Guides, Pthfinders, Fergus, M. Skerritt IODE, Shelagh McRae Masonic Lodge, Elora, Chris Brown Masonic Lodge, Fergus, Mike Blazek Mercer Masonic Lodge, David Chance Optimist Club of C.W. Fergus, G. Bailey Optimist Club, Elora, Shirley Giesel Opti-Mrs., Rose Shaw Order of Eastern Star, Muriel Brown Probus Club, Fergus, Peter Brophy Rebelah Lodge, Elora, Ann Warren Rotary Club, George Rolfe Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 229 Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 275 Senior Transit, Richard Collins Senior Transit, Bus Rental The Door Youth Centre Victoria Park Seniors Centre Welcome Wagon, Patty Klein Women's Institute, Joan Bosomworth Women's Institute, Doreen Ecclestone

843-6551 846-0656 787-0399 843-2800 843-2990 843-1361 846-0328 763-2199 787-7883 843-6834 846-0656 843-6551 843-5528 843-6097 837-6297 843-4516 787-0399 843-2979 846-9742 763-2199 846-0328 843-3174 787-0554 843-7685 843-4224 843-2554 846-9480 843-4192 787-0554 823-1175 843-2247 843-5732 846-9611 843-2345 843-2380 843-1711 787-0925 787-1814 843-7055 846-9729 843-1998

SUPPORT SERVICES Big Brothers & Big Sister of Centre Well 787-0106 Block Parents, Elora - call OPP Block Parents, Fergus - call OPP Cancer Society, David Mitchell 843-8839 Centre Wellington Food Bank 787-1401 Community Resource Centre of N&Cwell 843-7000 Community Mental Health 843-6191 Continuing Education 836-7280 Family & Children Services 824-2410 Meals on Wheels 1-800-727-1581ext. 3002

DANCE INSTRUCTION Clickin Country Cloggers, S. Patterson Elora Grand Squares Fergus/Elora Dance DD Ballroom Dance Group, D. Dube Grand River Dance Academy MacDonald School of Scottish Arts Scottish Country Dancing Square Dancing, Valerie Kampf

823-5625 843-3260 846-6666 846-8806 843-5040 846-5854 843-3565 843-3260

SPORTS & LEISURE Badminton Club, Ross Langlands 843-3246 Ball Hockey, Cary Valedis 846-2983 Basketball (Youth) Spencer Linwood 787-1223 Beach Volleyball, Tom Woods 787-1945 Belwood Sailing Club, Margaret Hull 821-9972 Break Away Sports, Julie Katerberg 846-9013 C.W. Special Olympics, Ron Heiple 843-5197 Cheerleading Bears, Cyndi or Kimberly 827-6811 Curling Club, Elora 846-0440 Curling Club, Fergus 843-2641 Cycling Club, Nick Bachinski 787-0441 Fergus Model Flyers,Don Martin 843-3153 Football, Chris Brown 787-0554 Friends of the Grand, Larry MacGratton 843-3102 Grand River Girls Hockey, J. Feniak 843-7561 Gymnastics Club, Ross Langlands 843-3246 In-door Soccer, Evelyn Henderson 843-6833 In-Line Hockey, Colleen DeBoer 846-8114 Lacrosse, Old-timers, Gerald Benham 846-8225 Men's Slow Pitch, Elora, Mark Haladyn 846-5086 Men's Three Pitch, Elora, Ashley Woods 787-1888 Men's Three Pitch, Fergus, P. Wallace 843-5047 Men's Three Pitch, Fergus, D.Parkinson 843-5923/846-5699 Mill Ridge Pony Club 787-0664 Minor HardBall, Elora& Fergus, D. Zinger 846-5989 Minor Hockey Elora, Mike Von Massow 846-8610 Minor Hockey, Fergus, Kevin Cassidy 787-2503 Minor Lacrosse, Elora, R. Crowder 846-2973 Minor Lacrosse, Fergus, Greg Goss 843-4054 Minor Ball, Alma, Robert Held 848-5599 Minor Ball, Belwood, Carolyn Lubberts 843-7113 Minor Softball, Fergus, Jeanne Dalton 843-4672 Minor Softball, Ponsonby, Pat Kurtz 836-8466 Ponsonby Rec. Club, Shirley Obergan 846-8113 Racquets Club 846-9910 Ringette, Jeff Snyder 787-3814 Rugby Club, Joe Bowley 400-0547 Skating Club, Fergus, Monique Kortenaar 823-7785 Skating Club,Elora, Lee Croll 843-8388 Snowmobile Club Inc, Leslie O'Reilly 836-4095 Soccer, F.E.D.S 843-3360 Sychronized Skating, Laurie Leighton 843-1304 Swim Team, Cathy Pollock 846-8010 Taoist Tai Chi, Lorraine Harris 843-5554 Tennis Club, 787-7003 Three Pitch, Elora,Tracee Fletcher 787-1170 Women's Industrial Ball, Laurie Brohman 824-2675

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DATE

EVENT

LOCATION

INFO

Centre Wellington Blood Donor Clinic Free Public Swim to 1st 40 Kids, sponsored by Newdon Industries Ham Radio Fest What every Babysitter should know Course Elora Minor Lacrosse Midget Tournament The Grand Painting Experience Elora Minor Lacrosse Intermediate Tournament Ultimate Frisbee Tournament Fergus Brass Band Community Concert Relay for Life - Canadian Cancer Society Fergus Elora Academy of Dance - Recital Fergus Brass Band Community Concert Centre Wellington Blood Donor Clinic Fergus Hort. Society - “Decorating your garden with Twigs” Insights 2009 Jurored Exhibition Emergency Level First Aid Level A CPR Standard Level First Aid and Level C CPR Course Summer Thyme Herb & Garden Fair Doors Open Centre Wellington Party Rockers - Pre Teen Dance Historical Automobile Society Flea Market Fergus Hort. Society - Annual Fergus Garden Tour Fergus Brass Band Kids Concert Simple Pleasures for the summer Weekly themed events Summer Day Camp Program - Friday field trip to Bingemans

Elora Community Centre C.W. Community Sportsplex C.W. Community Sportsplex St. John Ambulance Elora Community Centre Elora Centre for the Arts Elora Community Centre Various Locations Ferrier Court Residence C.W. Community Sportsplex C.W. Community Sportsplex Wilkie Parks, Fergus Elora Community Centre Victoria Park Sr. Centre Wellington County Museum St. John Ambulance St. John Ambulance Wellington County Museum Elora Centre for the Arts C.W. Community Sportspelx C.W. Community Sportsplex Various Locations Milburn Park Wellington County Museum C.W. Community Sportsplex

888-236-6283 519-843-2800 519-843-2800 519-846-8704 519-843-2800 519-846-9698 519-843-2800 519-843-2800

Summer Camp “Imagination Station” Canada Day Celebrations - Fergus, Entertainment & Fireworks Dominion Day Celebrations - Elora - 8am Firemen’s Breakfast Fergus Minor Lacrosse - Scott Gerrie Tournament Free Public Swim to 1st 40 kids, sponsored by Newdon Industries Summer Day Camp Program - Friday Field trip to Bingemans Summer Workshops for Kids Art Workshop in Elora Sponsored by the Wellington County Museum Fergus Brass Band Community Concert Elora Festival 30th Anniversary - over 35 Concerts Elora Minor Lacrosse Tyke Tournament Party Rockers - Pre Teen Dance Art in the Yard Elora Minor Lacrosse Novice Tournament Summer Day Camp Program - Friday field trip to Bingemans Fergus Brass Band Community Concert Fergus Brass Band Community Concert, Craft Fair & BBQ Historical Automobile Society - Flea Market Fergus Lions Club - Triathalon Summer Day Camp Program - Friday field trip to Bingemans Centre Wellington Blood Donor Clinic Fergus Brass Band Community Concert Fergus Truck Show Fergus Brass Band Community Concert

Elora Centre for the Arts C.W. Community Sportsplex Downtown Elora C.W. Community Sportsplex C.W. Community Sportsplex C.W. Community Sportsplex Wellington County Museum Elora Public School Scotland Street Condos Various Venues Elora Community Centre C.W. Community Sportsplex Elora Centre for the Arts Elora Community Centre C. W. Community Sportsplex Caressant Care Pine Meadows C.W. Community Sportsplex C.W. Community Sportsplex C.W. Community Sportsplex C.W. Community Sportsplex Wellington Terrace C.W. Community Sportsplex Highland Manor

JUNE 3-Jun 6 Jun 6-Jun 6-Jun 6-Jun 6 & 7 Jun 7-Jun 6-7 Jun 9 Jun 12-13 Jun 12 - 13 Jun 16 Jun 16 Jun 17 June 18 Jun - 7 Sept 19-20 Jun 19-21 Jun 10 Jun 20 Jun 20 Jun 20 - 21 Jun 21 Jun 23 Jun 24 Jun-Aug 2 29 Jun - 2 Jul

519-824-4261 519-787-1835 888-236-6283 519-843-7703 519-846-0916 519-846-8704 519-846-8704 519-846-0916 519-846-9698 519-846-9698 519-843-2800 519-843-7703 519-846-0916 519-843-2800

JULY Jul & Aug 1 Jul 1 Jul 3-5 Jul 4 Jul 6 - 10 Jul 6 - 17 Jul 6-31 Jul 7 Jul 10 Jul - 2 Aug 11 Jul 11 Jul 11 & 12 Jul 12 Jul 13 - 17 Jul 14 Jul 18 Jul 19 Jul 19 Jul 20 - 24 Jul 21 Jul 21 Jul 23-26 Jul 28 Jul

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519-846-9698 519-843-2800 519-846-9841 519-843-2800 519-843-2800 519-843-2800 519-846-0916 519-846-0916 519-846-0331 519-843-2800 519-843-2800 519-846-9698 519-843-2800 519-843-2800

519-843-2800 519-843-4516 519-843-2800 888-236-6283 519-843-3412

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events

Centre Wellington Events

Centre Wellington Events events

DATE

EVENT

LOCATION

INFO

Summer Day Camp Program - Friday field trip to Bingemans Centre Wellington Blood Donor Clinic Fegus Scottish Festival & Highland Games Summer Day Camp Program - Friday field trip to Bingemans Summer Day Camp Program Summer Day Camp Program - Friday field trip to Bingemans Summer Day Camp Program Centre Wellington Blood Donor Clinic Fergus Brass Band Community Concert Summer Day Camp Program Fergus Brass Band Kids Concert Party Rockers - Pre Teen Dance Antique & Classic Car Show

C.W. Sportsplex Elora Community Centre C.W. Community Sportsplex C.W. Community Sportsplex Elora Centre for the Arts C.W. Community Sportsplex Elora Centre for the Arts C.W. Community Sportsplex Wellington County Museum Elora Centre for the Arts Bissel Park C.W. Community Sportsplex Wellington County Museum

519-843-2800 888-236-6283 519-787-0099 519-843-2800 519-846-9698 519-843-2800

Fergus Brass Band Community Concert Party Rockers - Pre Teen Dance Terry Fox Run Fergus Fall Fair Centre Wellington Blood Donor Clinic

Heritage River Retirement C.W. Community Sportsplex ForFar Park, Cataract Trail C.W. Community Sportsplex C.W. Community Sportsplex

AUGUST 4 - 7 Aug 5 Aug 7 - 9 Aug 10 - 14 Aug 10 - 14 17 - 21 Aug 17 - 21 Aug 18 Aug 23 Aug 24 - 28 Aug 25 Aug 29 Aug 30 Aug

519-846-9698

888-236-6283 519-846-9698 519-843-2800 519-846-0916

SEPTEMBER 1 Sept 12 Sept 13 Sept 18 - 20 Sept 15 Sept

Claire WELSH

519-843-2800 519-843-2800 519-843-2800 888-236-6283

Sales Representative

(519) 787-0203 fax:(519)787-1761 Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage Each office independently owned & operated

782 Tower St. S., Fergus

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online

Relax, Register Online! www.centrewellington.ca/programABLE GETTING STARTED: Step 1: To get started, one adult member of the family must request a private online account.

It’s easy, just follow these step-by-step instructions.

1. Go to www.centrewellington.ca/programABLE 2. Click on the My Account tab.

If you don’t have an account, click on Create New Account.

3. Enter your account information, including your email address (You will receive your account activation information by email) 4. Hit the “Submit” button Your request may take up to 48 hours to process. Once your online account is active, you can add family members ad view your account details. If you already have an account, call 519-843-2800 and ask for your account Number and PIN. You are ready to go!

Step 2: From the same website, you can then register for any activity. It’s easy, simply; 1. Search the current activities.

2. Click on any activity name and hit “Add to my cart” 3. Login with your Login ID and Password 4. Select the family member(s) who will participate in the activity and answer any questions or add comments 5. Click on Check Out to submit payment information.

6. Hit “Continue” twice to confirm your order 7. Click “Ok” on the security notice, complete your credit card payment (MasterCard or Visa), and hit “Continue” (note: you can print your receipt) That’s it, you’re registered!

s n start o i t a r t Regis e 8th!

Jun

Folk Festival 2pm - 9pm Fergus Market parking lot Fathers Day Weekend Shop Downtown for Dad

Art Walk 10am - 4pm

St. Andrew St., Templin Gardens, Fergus Market Downtown Fergus, Saturday June 20th Information: (519) 787-1384 www.fergusbia.ca fergusbia@wightman.ca www.centrewellington.ca

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TRITON ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED Consulting Engineers 105 Queen St. W., Unit 14 Fergus, Ontario N1M 1S6

Tel: (519) 843-3920 Fax: (519) 843-1943

745 St. David Street N, Fergus (519)843-1171

Two great locations for ALL your building & hardware needs!

• MUNICIPAL • ENVIRONMENTAL • TRANSPORTATION • WATER RESOURCES Offices located in: Fergus • Orangeville • Gravenhurst Supporting Local Recreation and Sports Activities

735 Tower Street S, Fergus (519)843-1731

Kids Kids Karate Karate Camp Camp Fergus Fergus Lots of fun and excitment for the summer!!! games karate arts crafts meditation and more Your child will have the best weeks of summer at this fun filled camp specifically designed to enhance your child's skills in many aspects of fitness, coordination, agility, selfesteem and confidence. We will be busy as they have fun learning with exciting games such as Karate Dodge Ball, Koala Bear and Samurai Run just to name a few, along with arts and crafts and musical katas. Meditation times such as Gratitude, Singing Bowl, Rainbow and Walking meditations will help your child develop a stronger sense of self and become calmer, kinder and more thoughtful to themselves and the world around them. No previous karate experience necessary.

Week 1 July 13th to 17th

Week 2 August 17th to 21st Full day camp is 9am to 4pm $128.00+GST Half day available upon request $75.00+GST

*Early morning drop off 8:30am and late pick up till 5:30pm is available at an additional $15 per day*

Please make cheques payable to Bushido Martial Arts Registration due by June 30th and July 30th Held at our Grand River Dance Academy location.

Call 519-843-4087 or email senseisharon@sympatico.ca For more information.

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Fergus Elora St. John Ambulance 2009 Training Schedule A United Way Agency Course Location

St. John Ambulance Training Facility (pre-registration is required)

66 County Rd. 7, Elora (Lower level of Village Motor Inn)

Call: (519) 846-8704 What every Babysitter should know Cost: $55.00 Dates: June 6, Sept. 19, Oct. 3, Nov. 7 Emergency Level First Aid Level A CPR Cost: $75.00 Dates: Friday 7-9; Saturday 9-2

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ILLAGE INN ELORA

Air Conditioning High Speed Internet Cable TV • Non Smoking rooms Complimentary Continental Breakfast

June 19, 20; Aug. 28, 29; Sept. 25, 26; Oct. 23, 24 Standard Level First Aid and Level C CPR Cost: $125.00 Dates: Weekends Friday 7-9; Saturday & Sunday 9-5

Affordable night stay in beautiful Elora!

66 Wellington Rd. #7, Elora 519-846-5333 1-888-733-3567 www.villageinnelora.com

June 19, 20, 21; Aug. 28, 29, 30; Sept. 25, 26, 27; Oct. 23, 24, 25; Nov. 13, 14, 15

Looking for more Advance Training?

CPR Health Care Professional Course Call for Dates Medical First Responder (MFR) Call for dates 3 & 5 day courses Minimum prerequisite: St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid & Heart Saver

For more information on our services, or if you wish to volunteer, please call 519-846-8704.

Our Dates Don’t fit your Schedule?

We will gladly arrange a custom, private course to your group or industry at a time and date that is convenient for you. Courses can be held at your location or ours.

Minimum number of students required.

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• outside boat and RV parking • month to month or long term rental • commercial and residential • various sized units • 24hrs a day, 7 days a week access • secured fenced lot • video surveillance • we accept Visa & Mastercard LOCATION: 730 Glengarry Crescent Fergus, On

519-843-1300 www.centrewellington.ca

S A I L I NG D A Y C A M P AND EVENING LESSONS ON BELWOOD LAKE

JULY 20 TO 24

with music

Ages 8 to 14 Monday to Friday 9 to 4:30PM $250 Ages 15 and up Mon. to Thurs. 6PM to dusk $175 Certified instructors, boats, & lifejackets provided

KEYFEST

Contact Amy @ 519 886Ͳ8996

Beginners, Teens & Adults

BOOM@blsc.on.ca www.blsc.on.ca/boom.asp

Make a child

Smile Friendships enrich the lives of children.

Share a few hours with a child who needs you.

Volunteer Opportunities: 1-1 Match, Couples Match, In-school Mentoring, Group Volunteer PO Box 333 Fergus, On N1M 3E2 Phone: 519-787-0106 Email: Bbbsofcw@aol.com

Fergus & District Kinsmen Club “Serving the Community’s Greatest Need” Helping in the fight against Cystic Fibrosis Meetings: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the Month Smart Serve Bartending Services available For information contact: Christopher Lloyd Membership Chairman 519-843-1314 www.centrewellington.ca

MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN 3 - 8 year olds

a good beginning never ends

KINDERMUSIK Village (Birth to 18 month) Our Time (18 months-3 yrs) Imagine That (3-5 yrs)

Performance tudios 519-843-3517

Private Instruction Guitar, Vocal, Piano, Theory

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getin the guide Our Summer cover is courtesy of Mike Robinson. A great action shot taken during the Elora Gorge Kayak/Canoe Races. photo by Mike Robinson

do you want to be on our cover ? send your high resolution (600 dpi) digital images along with contact information to: dsmith@centrewellington.ca images must be of activity within the Centre Wellington area taken within the last calendar year. *Photographers of the final image selections will be required to complete a written waiver.

IN HOME, GYM, POOL PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING (519) 846-5945 Personal Fitness Consulting Post Rehab Programs Injury prevention programs Water Therapy Programs Core Conditioning Programs Sport Specific Programs Offering: Pilates Classes - AM & PM With HEATHER ENNIS, Certified Personal Trainer (over 15 years experience) Aqua Rehab & Arthritis Specialist, Pilates Mat & Movement Specialist.

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Living Fit Helps:

• Osteoporosis • Arthritis • Diabetes • And many other medical conditions • For better living * Gift Certificates Available * www.centrewellington.ca

RUGBY

PHYSIOTHERAPY

www.highlandrugby.com

The HIGHLAND RUGBY CLUB encourages participation in the increasingly popular and fast paced sport of rugby at ALL age levels for both male and female players alike!

Senior men and women

play Saturday

U18 girls and U18 boys

play Wednesday

U14 and U16 boys

play Saturday

U15, U17 girls

play Saturday

U8, U10, U12 Coed

play Saturday

U6 Flag

train on Tuesday and Thursday

Registration forms available either on the website or at any practice (519)400-0547

e: rugbyinfo@highlandrugby.com Youth rugby registration fees qualify

What we’re all about.

Eramosa Physiotherapy Associates (EPA) has a strong reputation in evidence-based physiotherapy especially in the areas of shoulder and low back pain for people of all ages. Through continuing research and program development EPA is trained in other areas such as women’s health, osteoarthritic and post surgical rehabilitation as well as other muscular pain and sports injuries.

NEW

Ne w players, old players, supporters, and volunteers are ALWAYS welcome.

Joe Bowley

We now have a Registered Massage Therapist on site!

www.eramosaphysio.com

play Thursday

All travelling teams

Need a Massage?

Victoria Park FERGUS

Visit our Elora Location!

At the corner of Wellington County Road 7 and 21.

Call us for an appointment 519-846-9919 Our locations: Acton, Elora, Guelph (Health and Performance Centre), Guelph (Bullfrog Mall), Cambridge, Georgetown, Orangeville

Canadian Tire Jump Start is a community based charitable program that helps kids in financial need to participate in organized sport and recreation such as basketball, soccer, dance or swimming.

If your child is interested in physical activity, please contact Big Brother/Big Sisters or the Community Resource Centre to find out if he/she is eligible.

Centre Wellington

519-787-0106 www.centrewellington.ca

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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

fitness

Day

Class

Time

Instructor

Monday Monday Monday

Step & Strength Body Blast Pilates* (Mixed Levels)

9:15 - 10:00am 5:10 - 5:50pm 6:00 - 7:00pm

Wendy Armstrong Wendy Armstrong Wendy Armstrong

Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Thursday Friday Sunday

Knock Out Pilates* (Mixed Levels) Step & Strength Pilates* (Intermediate) Body Blast Circuit Training (Weight Room) NRG Circuit All - in - One Pilates* (Mixed Levels) Resolutions Strength & Stretch Circuit Training (Weight Room)

9:15 - 10:00am 8:00 - 9:00am 6:30 - 7:15pm 7:30 - 8:30pm 9:15 - 10:00am 7:00 - 8:00pm 9:15 - 10:00am 6:30 - 7:15pm 7:30 - 8:30pm 9:15 - 10:00am 9:00 - 10:00am

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•Classes cancelled July 1 & August 3•

DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES Knock Out: Intervals of shadow boxing, jumping rope, spinning and core conditioning. Be prepared to sweat!

Body Blast: A group resistance training class utilizing bands, dumbbells, bodybars, steps, balls & bodyweight.

Step & Strength: Intervals of stepping and muscle conditioning make for a great overall workout.

All-In-One: This intermediate, results-oriented interval class is a great full body workout, combining cardio and muscle segments.

Resolution Strength & Stretch: Work with the stability all and weights and finish the week with a longer stretch.

Circuit Training (Weight Room): A fast-paced, intense workout involving rapid transition from station to station on strength training equipment. Prior experience an asset.

Intermediate to advance class.

NRG Circuit (Aerobics Room): An energizing class where individuals move through cardio, strength and balance stations. NEW TO THIS CLASS - SPINNING BIKES. Pilates: Register by contacting Wendy Armstrong (519) 843-3018 or email wendy055@sympatico.ca

Option 1: 10 tickets for $50.50, can be used for any class (excluding Pilates & Yoga).

Option 2: Three-month fitness membership for $110.50 - unlimited fitness classes (excluding Pilates & Yoga).

Option 3: Six-month fitness membership for $196.75 - unlimited fitness classes (excluding Pilates & Yoga).

Option 4: One-year fitness membership for $270.00 - unlimited fitness classes (excluding Pilates & Yoga).

Option 5: We also have a drop in rate of $6.00 per class (excluding Pilates & Yoga).

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WE OFFER:

fitness

Large weight room facility

(refundable)

Open 6:00am to 10:30pm Mon-Sat; 6:00am to 9:00pm Sun www.centrewellington.ca

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ELORA CO-OP PRE+SCHOOL County of Wellington Childcare Services 2008 Award of Excellence.

18 months - 5 years Classes for Children Morning or Afternoon Programs All programs are geared to the specific developmental needs of your preschool child, combining learning and structured play in a nurturing environment.

Summer Workshops for Kids TWO WEEKLY SESSIONS $150 per week ($140 Museum members) Isn’t it Grand! July 6 - 10 Ages 6 – 8, all day programme, 9 am – 4 pm Indoors and outdoors, we focus on the Grand River, activities, crafts, and fun!

Made in Wellington County July 13 – 17 Ages 8– 12, all day programme, 9 am – 4 pm We look at invention and innovation here in Wellington County. Hands-on — minds-on!

REGISTER NOW! Pre-registration is required & spaces are limited.

To register by telephone with Visa or MasterCard, call (519) 846-0916 ext.

221. Register in person at the Museum front desk with cash, cheque, credit or debit card. Full payment is required at time of registration.

Also join us for

Simple Pleasures for the Summer There’s an activity every Wednesday, 1 - 4 pm June 24 to August 26 (except Canada Day, July 1)

Tel. 519-846-5092 www.elorapreschool.ca

Regular admission applies, some activities require preregistration.

Call (519) 846-0916 or visit: www.wcm.on.ca for details

Want to try an exciting new sport this summer?

Would you like to get more involved in your community?

Soon you will be able to do both...because Cheerleading is coming to Centre Wellington!

Come and find out what it is all about at our Open House on Thursday June 4th at 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (Fergus).

Teams will be available for girls ages 6 - 14 No experience required!

Summer Program: From June 11th until August 27th, Thursday practices (6:15-7:45 p.m. @ Sportsplex) will be “open”.

Come and give it a try for $5.00, then decide if cheerleading is the activity for you! If you would like to continue through the summer, registration is $20 and you pay only for the practices you will attend* (due to holidays, etc.). See the registration package online for more details: *$5.00 per practice WWW.CHEERON.CA ay 2010.

Regular season begins September 3rd, 2009 and runs until the end of May 2010.

For more information contact Cyndi at cyndisbears@gmail.com or Kimberley at info@cheeron.ca

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 1ST

FERGUS FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA

ELORA DOMINION DAY S CELEBRATIONS DAYTIME

7:00-10:30am- Firefighter’s Breakfast

EVENING- CENTRE WELLINGTON C COMMUNITY SPORTSPLEX

MacDonald Square

7:30am - Preregistration 5km Run/Walk 6:00 - 9:00pm- Entertainment, Kids Midway & Food Vendors, Live Music Featuring 8:00-11:00am- Soap Box Derby David & Geddes Street “Settlers Creek” 9:00am- 5km Run/Walk begins

NEW FOR ‘09

For more information on 5km Run/Walk call 519-240-2209

11:00am -Dominion Day Parade Elora Community Centre to Bissell Park via Geddes, Metcalfe & Mill

All Day At Most Venues Rotary Club - Flags for Sale 12:00 noon- Lunch at Bissell Park Free Hot Dog & Beverage,Live music, historical presentation

12:15pm- Dominion Day Dash-Bissell Park

NEW FOR

‘09 (1km fun run for Kids 12 & under)

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Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, East Gate $2 per person

10:00pm Approx FIREWORKS By the Weinstein Group Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex

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aquatics General Pool Information: Did you know....?

Private Rentals

Private Lessons

• A private pool rental is a great way to celebrate a birthday, or host a special event.

Rental times are available Saturday and Sundays between 4:00pm-5:00pm. Call the Supervisor of Aquatic Services (519-843-2800) for more information.

• Private lessons run in the same 9 lesson format as all other lessons. If this doesn’t fit your schedule, we do offer “one time” private lessons. For more information call the Supervisor of Aquatic Services, (519) 843-2800.

Strollers

• Looking for gift ideas? Why not purchase swim tickets or passes for Aquatic programs?

Inquire by phone (519) 843-2800.

• Due to their size, and the possibility of restricting change room exits, unattended strollers are to be left in the area by the pool office. We apologize for the inconvenience, however we need to ensure all exits are maintained free of obstructions in case of an evacuation is required.

Deck Supervisor • During swimming lessons there is a deck supervisor that oversees all the lessons. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s progress they are available to answer your questions.

Spectators • Spectators are welcome to watch from the spectator gallery. Viewing lessons from the pool deck is not permitted.

Volunteer • Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer? There are volunteer opportunities available in the Aquatic Centre. We prefer volunteers with some aquatic background (Bronze Cross or Assistant water safety instructors). If interested please call the Sportsplex, (519) 843-2800 and speak with the Supervisor of Aquatic Services.

Gift Ideas

Swim Lesson Progressions: • Did you know your child may repeat a level 3 or 4 times before completing all of the requirements successfully? When registering your children please ensure you register them in the correct level. Swimming skills build from one level to the next. If your child hasn’t completed a level, they will not have the skills they need for the next level.

Not sure what level to register Please call the Sportsplex (519) 843-2800 to arrange a time for a FREE SKILLS ASSESSMENT by one of our Aquatic Staff.

Missed Classes • If you miss a scheduled lesson we are unable to make them up.

Transfers • You can switch classes prior to the start of the third lesson if there is space available.

Cancelled Classes • Classes with low enrollment will be

cancelled approximately 1 week before programs start. Register early to avoid disappointment.

Diapers •As a courtesy to all we request and require that all children who are not toilet trained wear specially designed swimming diapers. The Aquatic Centre has both disposable and reusable swim diapers available at our administration desk.

Other Tips: If possible, please refrain from feeding your child a large meal prior to their swimming lesson.

• NEW “Family Lessons” Do you have difficulty coordinating all of your children’s swimming lessons? We are offering a new format of swimming lessons on Monday evenings. We will be offering all swimming levels at the same time. You can register all of your children for lessons at the same time.

PLEASE NOTE: In order to coordinate this some instructors will teach multi level classes.

Your children could be in a split class. Lessons will be 45 minutes in length to provide more practice time for swimmers.

General Pool Information: Did you know?

Free Public Swimming • Beginning in January 2008 the NEWDON INDUSTRIES LTD Public Swim will provide free admission to the first 40 children and youth entering the 2:00pm to 3:55 public swim on the first Saturday of each month.

New for the Summer: We’ve made some changes to our programs for the Summer session.

These are some highlights. Please look through the aquatic section for more details.

Summer lesson formats:

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● Swimming lessons will be offered in a variety of formats.

All sessions will include 9 swimming lessons.

- Daily, Monday-Friday for 2 weeks (9 total lessons) - Once a week, Monday nights, Family Lessons all summer (6:00-8:15pm) - Once a week, Wednesday nights all summer (6:00-8:00pm)

● Aquafit Classes: There are some changes for the summer session.

● Monday 8:00pm General Aquafit has been cancelled for the summer. It will run again in the fall. ● General Aquafit classes in the mornings will start at 8:45am, not 9:00 for the summer. Classes will resume at their regular times in September. ● Easy Moving Tuesday’s 11:00-11:45 has been cancelled.

● Swim Changes:

● A new Adult Leisure Swim on Monday nights from 8:15-10:00PM has been added ● Adult Leisure Swim Monday mornings (10:00-11:45) will not run in the summer, but will continue again in September. ● Lane Swim, Monday through Thursday evenings run from 8:00-10:00pm. Pool space will be shared with other programs. ● Lane Swims in the mornings (9:45-11:45) will not run in the summer, but will continue again in September. ● During Public Swims Monday through Friday the Waterslide will be open from 2:05 – 3:00pm and then close. The area at the bottom of the slide will be available for swimming. On Fridays the slide will close at 7:00pm.

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aquatics Pool Swim Schedule - Summer 2009 These swim times will be in effect from Saturday June 27th through Monday August 31st 2009. Our admission policy is in effect for all swims. Please make note of these additional schedule changes: NEWDON INDUSTRIES LTD PUBLIC SWIMS: Saturday July 4th and Saturday August 1st, the first 40 youth and children are admitted free of charge to the 2:00-3:55 Public Swim, courtesy of Newdon Industries LTD. Tim Horton’s Public Swim: July 10, 17, 31, August 7,and 14 2:00pm-3:55pm.

Special Holiday Hours: Wednesday July 1st (Canada Day), Monday August 3rd (Civic Holiday) Closures: Pool is closed for Truck Show and Scottish Festival (July 24,25,26 August 8,9) Cancellations: August 28th, Public Swim 6:05-7:55pm is cancelled.

Swim Type Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 7:00-8:30am

7:00-8:30am

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

7:00-8:30am

11:45-2:00pm 11:45-1:00pm 11:45-2:00pm 11:45-1:00pm 11:45-2:00pm 11:45-1:00pm 11:45-1:00pm 2:05-3:55pm Whirl Pool

2:05-3:55pm

2:05-3:55pm

2:05-3:55pm

4:45-5:00pm

4:45-5:00pm

5:45-6:00pm

5:45-6:00pm

8:15-10:00pm 8:45-10:00pm 8:45-10:00pm 8:45-10:00pm

2:05-3:55pm 1:05-3:55pm 1:05-3:55pm 6:05-7:55pm

7:00-8:30am 7:00-8:30am 7:00-8:30am 11:45-1:00pm 11:45-1:00pm 11:45-1:00pm 11:45-1:00pm 11:45-1:00pm 11:45-1:00pm 11:45-1:00pm 1:00-2:00pm 1:00-2:00pm 1:00-2:00pm 1:05-2:00pm 1:05-2:00pm Lane Swim 2:00-3:55pm 2:00-3:55pm 2:00-3:55pm 2:00-3:55pm 2:00-3:55pm 2:00-3:55pm 2:00-3:55pm 8:15-10:00pm 8:00-10:00pm 8:00-10:00pm 8:00-10:00pm 8:45-10:00pm 8:45-10:00pm For Lane Swims in BOLD, the pool is shared with other programs. At least 1 lane will be available for swimming lengths Public Swim 2:00-3:55pm 2:00-3:55pm 2:00-3:55pm 2:00-3:55pm 2:00-3:55pm 2:00-3:55pm 2:00-3:55pm 6:05-7:55 For Public Swims in BOLD, the waterslide will close at 3:00pm. The area at the bottom of the slide will be available for swimming.

Parent & Tot 11:00-1:00pm 11:00-1:00pm 11:00-1:00pm 11:45-1:00pm 11:45-1:00pm 6:00-7:55pm 1:00-2:00pm

1:00-2:00pm

Family Swim Special Needs Swim

1:05-3:55pm 1:05-3:55pm 11:00-1:00pm 11:00-1:00pm

11:00-1:00pm 6:00-7:55pm

11:45-1:00pm 11:45-1:00pm

Swim Descriptions Lane Swim - The Main pool is open for swimmers of any age to swim lengths. For Lane Swims in Bold only one or two lanes are available for lane swimming and other programs will continue to run in the remainder of the pool. Get in shape by swimming and join the "In motion" Swim challenge! For more details ask our staff at the Sportsplex!

Public Swim - Come enjoy time in the pool. All the pools and the slide are open. A lane will be designated for those wanting to swim lengths. Admission policy is in effect for all swims. Please note, Monday through Friday during the summer the slide will be open between 2:00-3:00 only. Friday evenings the slide will close at 7:00pm.

Parent and Tot Swim - Leisure pool (no slide) will be open for these swims. Parents can come and swim with their children in our warm leisure pool. Children are to be accompanied by an adult. These swims are combined with our Special Needs Swims.

Adult Leisure Swim - Main Pool, Whirlpool open. Adults can come to enjoy "unstructured" swimming. A lane will be designated for those wanting to swim lengths.

Family Swim - Come enjoy time in the pool as a family. All the pools are open, the waterslide will open at 2:00. Children are to be accompanied by an adult. A lane will be designated for those wanting to swim lengths. The last 2 hours of these swims will be combined with public swimming.

Special Needs Swim - Leisure pool (no slide) will be open for these swims. Our leisure pool is maintained at 92 degrees.

Caregivers volunteering their time to help a person with special needs is admitted free (1 caregiver per person). Adults, seniors, and children are welcome. These swims are combined with parent and tot swims.

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Adult Leisure 1:00-2:00pm Swim 8:30-10:00pm

aquatics Pool Aquafit Schedule - Summer 2009 These Aquafit times will be in effect from Monday June 29 - Friday August 28th 2009. All Pre-registered classes are free to those with Aquafit Memberships! Registration is required. Please make note of these additional schedule changes: Cancellations/closures: Wednesday July 1st, Friday July 24th (Truck show), Monday August 3rd Aquafit Type

Monday

Tuesday

General Aquafit

8:45-9:30am

8:45-9:30am

8:45-9:30am

8:00-8:45pm

High Intensity

Aquafit Deep Water Aquafit

Wednesday Thursday

Aquafit Arthritis Aquafit

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

8:45-9:30am

8:00-8:45pm

5:15-6:00pm 10:00-10:45am 10:00-10:45am 5:15-6:00pm

Easy Moving Aquafit Rehabilitation

8:45-9:30am

10:00-10:45am 11:00-11:45am

1:00-1:45pm

10:00-10:45am

10:00-10:45am 7:00-7:45pm

10:00-10:45am

1:00-1:45pm 10:00-10:45am 1:00-1:45pm

Aquafit Descriptions (classes geared to adults 18yrs+) General Aquafit - Use the resistance of water to assist in a quality low impact workout. The option of deep water aquafit will be made available to those interested in it.

High Intensity Aquafit - This class is geared towards those people looking for a harder, more aerobic aquafit class. The option of deep water aquafit will be made available to those interested in it.

Deep Water Aquafit - Enjoy the benefits of an aquafit workout with no impact on joints. Floatation belts are provided, comfort in deep water is required.

Easy Moving Aquafit - This class is a shallow water aquafit class. Use the resistance of the water to assist in a low impact workout. This class is a lower intensity workout than our general aquafit class.

Rehabilitation Classes: These classes, taught in our warm leisure pool can assist with recovery, increase flexibility and range of motion much faster and with less stress on the body than a typical post rehabilitation exercise class.

Arthritis Aquafit - A class specifically designed for those dealing with Arthritis. These classes are taught in our warm leisure pool.

Exercising in warm water can maintain and improve your mobility through range of motion exercises.

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Diaperfit - A pre registered aquafit class designed for parents and their babies (children must have established neck support). The first 30 minutes is an Aquafit class for the parent. (Babies float in a boat beside their parent). The last 15 minutes is spent in the leisure pool and is a structured parent and tot class. Participants need to register for this program.

Pre- Registered Aquafit - Summer 2009 Pre registered Aquafit programs allow our instructors to build more personalized programs. Classes are free for participants with aquafit memberships, but registration is required. See Class descriptions above.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Thursday

Start/End Date June 29 - Aug 31 June 30 - Aug 25 July 8 - Aug 26 Cancellations Aug 3rd none none Classes 9 classes 9 classes 8 classes Cost - Adult $47.70 $68.00 $60.50 Cost - Senior $42.75 Pre-registered 11:00-11:45am Arthritis Aquafit Diaperfit 11:00-11:45am 11:00-11:45am

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Friday

Saturday

Sunday

July 3 - Sept 11 July 24th 10 classes $53.00 $47.75 11:00-11:45am

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Child (under 1-5 yrs)

Free $2.00

Youth (6-17yrs)

$3.00

10 Swim Tickets Free $15.75 $26.25

Adult (18-55 yrs)

$4.00

$34.50

Senior (55 yrs +)

$3.50

$29.00

$8.50

$73.50

One Time Infant (up to 12 months)

Family (max 4 people, additional member $1.75)

Aquafit Admission Prices

Adult

One Time

10 Swim Tickets

PreRegistered

$6.00

$53.00

$5.30/class

$5.25

$47.75

$4.75/class

(18-55 yrs)

Senior (55 yrs +)

Holiday/Special Event Schedule Lane Swim/ Parent & Tot/ Special Needs Family Swim Public Swim

Adult (18-55yrs)

11:45 - 1:00pm 1:05-3:55pm 2:00-3:55pm

Swim Membership

Aquafit Membership

6 months

One Year

6 months

One Year

$196.75

$270.00

$270.00

$479.00

$164.25

$225.00

$222.00

$413.00

/Student (16,17yrs)

Fees include GST. Students must be 18 years of age or older to obtain an aquafit membership.

Age 12 for recreational swim membership.

If patrons have existing Fitness or Weight Room membership additional discounts are available.

Please note lockers are available to rent on a monthly basis.

A $20 refundable deposit is required.

Lockers are $5/month.

Patrons with Swim or Aquafit Memberships receive a 3 month locker rental FREE. (Deposit still applies)

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Senior (55yrs+)

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Swimming - Preschool 5. SALAMANDER (3 to 5 years) Cost: $59.25

1. STARFISH (4 to 18 months)

Class Ratio 10 participants:1 instructor

An introductory class for babies and their parent or caregiver.

To enter this level, babies must be able to hold their head up.

The goal of this orientation to water class is to experience buoyancy, movement, entries and songs and play in the water.

2. DUCK (18 to 30 months) Cost: $59.25

Ratio 10:1

For toddlers or older babies with a parent or caregiver.

Toddlers build confidence while enjoying the water through games, songs and active water play.

3. TURTLE (30 to 72 months) Cost: $59.25

Ratio 4:1

Pre-requisite: 30 mths or older

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A transitional level for preschoolers and their parents.

Parents can gradually transfer the preschoolers to the care of the Instructor. Skills include swimming, glides and floating and builds awareness of deep water and safe entries.

4. SEA TURTLE (3 to 5 years) (unparented) Cost: $59.25

Ratio 5:1

Pre-requisite: 36 mths or older

For 3-5 year olds who have not previously taken swimming lessons, Sea Turtle is where they will enter the program. This level develops skills in swimming, glides, and floating and builds awareness of deep water and safe entries.

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Pre-requisite: Sea Turtle

Preschoolers actively learn new swimming skills including assisted floats and glides through games and songs. The fun includes learning to jump into chest deep water.

preschool Cost: $59.25

Ratio 5:1

6. SUNFISH (3 to 5 years) Cost: $59.25

Ratio 5:1

Pre-requisite: Salamander

Assisted by an Instructor, preschoolers work on stroke and skills progressions.

Learning also focuses on good judgements in, on and around the water, and entries and floats in deep water.

7. CROCODILE (3 to 5 years) Cost: $59.25

Ratio 5:1

Pre-requisite: Sunfish

Preschoolers start independent glides and kicking in deep water.

Endurance is built through increasing distance for front and back swims.

Swimmers learn about the dolphin kick and try synchro skills in the water.

8. WHALE (3 to 5 years) Cost: $59.25

Ratio 5:1

Pre-requisite: Crocodile

In Whale, children will learn to swim independently and participate in team games.

Preschoolers will increase their distance and improve skills in front and back swims. Swimmers also learn about throwing assists to help another person in the water.

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Swimming - ages 6-13 years

Red Cross Swim Kids Level 10 Class Ratio - 10 participants:1 instructor

Red Cross Swim Kids Level 9 Ratio 10:1

Red Cross Swim Kids Level 8 Ratio 10:1

Red Cross Swim Kids Level 7 Ratio 10:1

Red Cross Swim Kids Level 6 Ratio 8:1

Ratio 8:1

Front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke and breaststroke continue to be refined. In this level children are encouraged to try combining different strokes and kicks for fitness. They also work on head-first shallow dives and standing dives and learn about wise choices, peer influences, and self-rescue from ice. Endurance is built through a 400-metre swim. Cost: $72.50 Level 8 provides an introduction to the breaststroke, foot first surface dives, and rescue entries. Children learn about the dangers of open water, hypotherimia, and the performance of rescue breathing on children and adults. Endurance is built on the dolphin kick and 300-metre swim. Cost: $72.50

Level 7 continues to build skills and endurance for front crawl, back crawl and elementary back stroke and introduces whip kick on the front. Children learn about airway and breathing obstructions, and participate in timed treading water for increasing endurance. Endurance is built through timed treading water and a 150metre swim. Cost: $72.50 Front and back crawl continue to be refined as the elementary backstroke is newly introduced. Children are also introduced to safety on ice, elementary rescue of others with throwing assists, treading water and the front dive. Endurance is built through a 75- metre swim. Cost: $66.00

Back crawl is introduced, along with sculling skills and whip kick on the back. Children try stride dives receive an introduction to safe boating skills. Endurance is developed through dolphin kick and a 50-metre swim. Cost: $66.00

Red Cross Swim Kids The front crawl, back glide and shoulder roll for back crawl are further developed.

Level 4 Children work on kneeling dives, surface support and developing a greater sense of Ratio 6:1

Red Cross Swim Kids Level 3 Ratio 6:1

self-safety by understanding their own limits. Endurance is built through a 25metre swim. Cost: $59.25

The level provides an introduction to front crawl as well the foundation for making wise choices on where and when to swim. Diving is introduced and children will work on floats and changing direction. Endurance is achieved by building strengh in flutter kick and a 15-metre swim. Cost: $59.25

Red Cross Swim Kids This level helps the child build skills in front and back swims. Children are introduced to Level 2 deep water activities and proper use of a Personal Flotation Device (PFD). Endurance is Ratio 6:1 built on flutter kicking with assisted glides. Cost: $59.25

Red Cross Swim Kids This is an entry level for children ready to move in shallow water. This level provides an oriLevel 1 entation to the water and the pool area and introduces floats and glides with kicks.

Ratio 6:1

Children build their endurance by improving distance. Cost: $59.25

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Red Cross Swim Kids Level 5

Further refinement of strokes, with an introduction to butterfly and scissor kick as a warm-up/cool down stroke for fitness. Children learn about sun safety, rescue of others from the ice, and head-first and feet-first shallow dives. Endurance is built using dolphin kick and butterfly drills and a 500metre swim. Cost: $72.50

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Swimming Lesson Schedule Session 1 Mon-Fri

Session 2 Mon-Fri

Session 3 Mon-Fri

Session 4 Mon-Fri

Weekly Session Monday once a week (“Family Lesson Format�)

Weekly Session Wednesdays, once a week.

Start/End Date

June 29 - July 10

July 13 - July 23

July 27 - Aug 7

Aug 10 - Aug 20

June 29 - Aug 31

July 8 - Sept 2

Cancellations

July 1st

Private Lessons

Diaperfit

August 3rd

9:30 - 10:00 10:00 - 10:30 10:30 - 11:00 11:00 - 11:30 4:00 - 4:30 4:30 - 5:00 5:00 - 5:30 5:30 - 6:00

9:30 - 10:00 10:00 - 10:30 11:00 - 11:30 11:15 - 11:45 4:00 - 4:30 5:00 - 5:30 5:30 - 6:00

9:30 - 10:00 11:00 - 11:30 4:00 - 4:30 4:30 - 5:00 5:00 - 5:30

August 3rd 10:00 - 10:30 10:30 - 11:00 11:00 - 11:30 4:30 - 5:00 5:00 - 5:30 5:30 - 6:00

6:00 - 6:30 6:30 - 7:00 7:00 - 7:30 7:30 - 8:00

Classes run Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 11:00-11:45, all summer. See page 22 for more information.

12:00 - 12:30 6:00 - 6:30 12:30 - 1:00 6:00-7:00

Starfish Duck

9:30 - 10:00

9:30 - 10:00

5:00 - 5:30

Turtle

10:30 - 11:00 5:30 - 6:00

9:30 - 10:00 4:30 - 5:00

9:30 - 10:00 5:30 - 6:00

9:30 - 10:00 5:30 - 6:00

7:00 - 7:30

6:00 - 6:30

10:00 - 10:30 11:00 - 11:30 4:00 - 4:30 5:00 - 5:30

10:00 - 10:30 4:30 - 5:00

10:00 - 10:30 5:30 - 6:00

9:30 - 10:00 11:00 - 11:30 4:30 - 5:00

6:00 - 6:45 6:45 - 7:30 7:30 - 8:15

6:00 - 6:30

Salamander

9:30 - 10:00 10:30 - 11:00 4:30 - 5:00

10:00 - 10:30 10:30 - 11:00 4:30 - 5:00

10:00 - 10:30 5:30 - 6:00

9:30 - 10:00 10:30 - 11:00 4:30 - 5:00

6:00 - 6:45 6:45 - 7:30 7:30 - 8:15

6:00 - 6:30

Sunfish

10:00 - 10:30 4:30 - 5:00 5:30 - 6:00

10:30 - 11:00 5:00 - 5:30

10:30 - 11:00 5:00 - 5:30

10:00 - 10:30 4:00 - 4:30

6:00 - 6:45 6:45 - 7:30 7:30 - 8:15

7:00 - 7:30

Crocodile

11:00 - 11:30 5:00 - 5:30

9:30 - 10:00 5:00 - 5:30

10:30 - 11:00 5:00 - 5:30

10:00 - 10:30 4:00 - 4:30

6:00 - 6:45 6:45 - 7:30 7:30 - 8:15

7:00 - 7:30

Whale

11:00 - 11:30

5:00 - 5:30

10:30 - 11:00

4:00 - 4:30

6:00 - 6:45 6:45 - 7:30 7:30 - 8:15

7:00 - 7:30

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Please note, Monday night lessons will be in the "FAMILY LESSON" format.

ALL levels will be offered at same time. Our goal is for families to be able to bring all their children at one convenient time. To accommodate this, swimming levels will be combined.

For ONLINE registration, these classes will have a "family" designation beside them.

Most classes are 45 minutes in length, and cost $66.00.

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Swimming Lesson Schedule Session 1 Mon-Fri

Session 2 Mon-Fri

Session 3 Mon-Fri

Session 4 Mon-Fri

Weekly Session Monday once a week (“Family Lesson Format�)

Weekly Session Wednesdays, once a week.

July 13 - July 23

July 27 - Aug 7

Aug 10 - Aug 20

June 29 - Aug 31

July 8 - Sept 2

Start/End Date

June 29 - July 10

Cancellations

July 1st

Swim Kids 1

9:30 - 10:00 10:30 - 11:00 4:00 - 4:30

10:30 - 11:00 5:30 - 6:00

9:30 - 10:00 4:00 - 4:30

10:30 - 11:00 5:00 - 5:30

6:00 - 6:45 6:45 - 7:30 7:30 - 8:15

6:30 - 7:00

Swim Kids 2

10:00 - 10:30 10:30 - 11:00 5:00 - 5:30

10:30 - 11:00 5:30 - 6:00

9:30 - 10:00 4:00 - 4:30

10:30 - 11:00 5:00 - 5:30

6:00 - 6:45 6:45 - 7:30 7:30 - 8:15

6:30 - 7:00

Swim Kids 3

10:00 - 10:30 4:30 - 5:00 5:00 - 5:30

10:00 - 10:30 11:00 - 11:30 4:00 - 4:30

10:00 - 10:30 4:30 - 5:00

10:00 - 10:30 5:30 - 6:00

6:00 - 6:45 6:45 - 7:30 7:30 - 8:15

7:30 - 8:00

Swim Kids 4

9:30 - 10:00 10:30 - 11:00 5:30 - 6:00

10:30 - 11:00 4:00 - 4:30

10:00 - 10:30 11:00 - 11:30 4:30 - 5:00

9:30 - 10:00 5:30 - 6:00

6:00 - 6:45 6:45 - 7:30 7:30 - 8:15

7:30 - 8:00

Swim Kids 5

11:00 - 11:45 4:30 - 5:15

10:30 - 11:15 5:15 - 6:00

9:30 - 10:15

10:15 - 11:00

6:00 - 6:45 7:30 - 8:15

6:30 - 7:15

Swim Kids 6

10:30 - 11:15 5:10 - 6:00

11:00 - 11:45 4:30 - 5:15

10:15 - 11:00

9:30 - 10:15

6:00 - 6:45 7:30 - 8:15

7:15 - 8:00

Swim Kids 7

4:00 - 5:00

9:30 - 10:30

4:00 - 5:00

10:30 - 11:30

7:30 - 8:30

6:00 - 7:00

Swim Kids 8

4:00 - 5:00

9:30 - 10:30

4:00 - 5:00

10:30 - 11:30

7:30 - 8:30

6:00 - 7:00

Swim Kids 9

9:30 - 10:30

4:00 - 5:00

10:30 - 11:30

4:00 - 5:00

7:30 - 8:30

7:00 - 8:00

Swim Kids 10

9:30 - 10:30

4:00 - 5:00

10:30 - 11:30

4:00 - 5:00

7:30 - 8:30

7:00 - 8:00

August 3rd

August 3rd

Adapted Aquatics

Preschool Schoolage Teen Lessons Adult Lessons Training Swim Bronze Star

These classes will run on Tuesdays evenings. Preschool - 6:00 - 6:30; School age 6:30 - 7:00 All 3 levels will run Wednesday nights 8:00 - 8:45pm all summer. See Page 28.

All 3 levels will run Wednesday nights 8:00 - 8:45pm all summer. See Page 28.

Wednesdays 8:45pm - 10:00pm, Friday 5:45am - 7:00am. See Page 28.

9:00 - 10:30 9:00 - 12:00

Bronze Medallion

Bronze Cross

9:00 - 12:00

Standard First Aid

Class will run Aug 18th 4 - 10pm, Aug 19th 4 - 10pm, Aug 20th 4 - 8pm

NLS RC/LSS Instructors

Class will run from August 24 - August 28; Class is 11:00 - 8:00pm Class will run Sept 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14; 5:00pm - 10:30pm Fridays; 9:00am-8:00pm Saturdays/Sundays

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Please note, Monday night lessons will be in the "FAMILY LESSON" format.

ALL levels will be offered at same time. Our goal is for families to be able to bring all their children at one convenient time. To accommodate this, swimming levels will be combined. For ONLINE registration, these classes will have a "family" designation beside them. Most classes are 45 minutes in length, and cost $66.00.

aquatics Additional Aquatic Programs ADAPTED AQUATICS- $59.25 Adapted aquatics is for children and youth with a physical or developmental disability who need specialized instruction to feel comfortable in the water and to progress in their swimming skills. Participants will be taught by an experienced aquatics instructor and assisted by a volunteer.

Upon registration you will be required to complete a screening form for your child. Classes are available for preschool children (ages 36years), and school aged (7-12 years).

Classes will run Tuesday nights, 6:00-7:00 June 30-August 25th.

AQUA TEENS 1 - $66.00 The goal of this class is to develop comfort in the water through the attainment of basic flotation, movement and breathing skills.

AQUA TEENS 2 - $66.00 The goal of this class is to develop one or more swimming strokes and enhance water safety knowledge and rescue techniques.

AQUA TEENS 3 - $66.00 The goal of this class is to maintain or increase fitness through stroke improvement while swimming lengths.

Candidates must be able to swim 2 strokes 100m each to start in this level.

AQUA ADULTS 1 - $78.50 The goal of this class is to develop comfort in the water through the attainment of basic flotation, movement and breathing skills.

AQUA ADULTS 2 - $78.50 The goal of this class is to develop one or more swimming strokes and enhance water safety knowledge and rescue techniques.

AQUA ADULTS 3 - $78.50 The goal of this class is to maintain or increase fitness through stroke improvement while swimming lengths. Candidates must be able to swim 2 strokes 100m each to start in this level.

ADULT & TEEN CLASSES Wednesdays July 8-Sept 2 8:00- 8:45pm

TRAINING SWIM - $31.00 (9 sessions) This program is geared towards dedicated adult swimmers whose skills range from beginner fitness to serious triathlete. Three lanes of training are provided: beginner, intermediate and intense.

This session will run: Wednesdays 8:45-10:00pm (9 classes) from July 8th – September 2nd Fridays 5:45-7:00am (9 classes) from July 3rd – September 4th (No class on Friday July 24th) PRIVATE LESSONS : Private - $ 152.50 for 9 lessons.

Semi Private - $103.00 / child for 9 lessons One to one instruction to work on swimming challenges. Lessons are 30 minutes in length. For Semi Private lessons children must be within one level of each other. It is the responsibility of the swimmer to find a second participant. One time private lessons are available, for more information call the Aquatics Supervisor, Bruce Parkin at 843-2800.

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON Aquatics Employment – Fall 2009 Assistant Instructor:

Instructor / Guard:

Aquafit Instructors:

Minimum requirement Red Cross Assistant Water Safety Instructor (AWSI), Bronze Cross

Minimum requirement NLS, RC/LSS instructors, Standard First Aid, CPR “C” all current within 2 years

Minimum requirement Recognized Aqua Fit certification through CALA, WaterArt or other provincial certifications as designated by the Aquatic Supervisor.

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For all positions, experience and additional certifications will be considered when determining employment offers. Please include a photocopy of all required certifications when applying. Full Job Descriptions are available at the Centre Wellington Sportsplex.

Candidates are invited to submit a complete resume detailing education, experience and references to the undersigned no later than Friday August 28th 2009 Attn: Bruce Parkin How to Apply: Mailing: C.W. Parks & Recreation, P.O. Box 58, Elora, ON, N0B 1S0 In person: C.W. Community Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave. Fergus Fax: (519) 843-2565 Email: parks@centrewellington.ca All applications are appreciated, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001 and will be used only for candidate selection.

What do I need to become an Instructor or Lifeguard?

To Become a Lifeguard • Bronze Medallion / Emergency First Aid – CPR B (pre-requisite: 13 years of age OR Bronze Star) • Bronze Cross (pre-requisite: Bronze Medallion, Emergency First Aid) • Standard First Aid – CPR C (Must be from LSS, RC, ST. John, OR CDN Ski Patrol • National Lifeguard Service (NLS) (16 years of Age, Standard First Aid, Bronze Cross)

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To Become an Instructor • Bronze Medallion / Emergency First Aid – CPR B (pre-requisite: 13 years of age OR Bronze Star) • Assistant Water Safety Instructor Course (AWSI) (pre-requisite: 15 years of age) • Volunteer Hours – 20 hours minimum Hours normally completed during AWSI course • Red Cross / LSS Water Safety Instructors Course (16 years of age, AWSI Certification)

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BRONZE STAR / BASIC FIRST AID $ 83.75 Pre-requisite: Recommended age 12 Too young for Bronze Medallion? Get a head start by taking Bronze Star! Have lots of fun, while learning practical first aid skills, life guarding techniques and swim training. Basic First Aid is included in the course. Course runs June 29th -July 10. See page 27 for more information.

BRONZE MEDALLION / EMERGENCY FIRST AID $143.25 (Fee Includes Manual) Pre-requisite: 13 years of age (prior to exam) or Bronze Star.

This course develops physical fitness, decision making and judgment skills for water rescue. First aid, rescue breathing, tows, carries and releases are some of the skills covered. Emergency First Aid certification is included in the course.

Candidates must be present for Exam on Thursday July 23rd. Fee Includes Manual.

Course runs July 13th-July 23rd.

BRONZE CROSS $122.75 Pre-requisite: Bronze Medallion, Emergency First Aid This course teaches the difference between lifeguarding and lifesaving, the principles of emergency procedures, teamwork and the use of special equipment. Candidates must be present for Exam on Friday August 7th.

Course runs July 27th-August 7th.

STANDARD FIRST AID $ 134.00 (includes manual and exam fee) Pre-requisite: none, recommended 12 yrs +, 100% attendance is required.

This course provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. Standard First Aid incorporates all of Emergency First Aid and is designed for those who require a more in-depth understanding of first aid. This is a requirement for candidates enrolling NLS. First Aid Certifications can only be re-certified one time. After that time the full course must be taken.

This course will run on August 18th, 19th, 20th. Class runs from 4:00-10:00pm on Aug. 18th and 19th and from 4:008:00pm. on Aug 20th.

NATIONAL LIFEGUARD (NLS) $235.50 (includes manual and exam fee) Pre-requisite: Bronze Cross, Standard first aid, 16 years of age by the end of the course, 100% attendance is required.

Please note: The only accepted Standard First Aid certifications are those issued by the: Lifesaving Society, Red Cross, St. Johns, Ski Patrol.The National Lifeguard Pool Certification builds on the fundamental skills, knowledge, and values taught in the NLS Core Content to train lifeguards in safety supervision and rescue in a pool environment.

RC WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR / L.S.S INSTRUCTOR $307.25 (includes manuals and exam fees) Pre-requisite: 16 years old at end of the course, AWSI with 12 Additional hours of Volunteering, 100% attendance is required.

The Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course prepares candidates to instruct the Red Cross Swim program. The Lifesaving Instructor Course prepares instructors to teach Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze medal awards, and Emergency First Aid. Dates: September 11, 12, 13 AND 18, 19, 20. Friday classes are 5:00-10:30pm; Saturday and Sunday Classes are from 9:00am-8:00pm.

BOAT OPERATOR ACCREDITED TRAINING $39.50 Pre-requisite: 8 years of age The Township of Centre Wellington is not currently offering training courses but if you are an experienced boater and want to try writing the exam contact the Supervisor of Aquatic Services at 843-2800 to arrange a time to write the test. Pleasure Craft operator cards are good for life. As of September 2009 any person driving a power boat will require the card.

The BOAT study guide is available for purchase from the Sportsplex for a cost of $15.00.

Dates: August 24th-28th 11:00am.8:00pm. August 28th (class may run as late as 10:00pm)

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Please Note: 100% attendance is required for all leadership courses. Check your calendar to ensure you are able to attend all classes. Refunds will not be issued.

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ALL CHILDREN SHOULD LEARN TO SWIM...

Thanks to our generous sponsors, 324 students in Centre Wellington were able to participate in FREE swimming lessons to attempt to meet the following swim to survive standards.

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Elora

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~~~SWIM 50 metres~~~ Fergus

Fergus Opti-Mrs

Optimists

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Summer Day Camp Ages 5-10 yrs ☺

Plenty of Outdoor fun ☺ Active games ☺ Arts & Crafts ☺ Swimming ☺ Friday trip to Bingeman Park Our staff ratio is 1:8.

All staff have First Aid, CPR and have attended leadership training.

Week 1: June 29 to July 3 $98.00

Location: Centre Wellington

(No camp July 1) Week 2: July 6 to 10 $121.50 Week 3: July 13 to 17 $121.50

Community Sportsplex 519-843-2800

Week 4: July 20 to 24 $121.50 Week 5: Aug 4 to 7 $98.00 Week 6: Aug 10 to 14 $121.50 Week 7: Aug 17 to 21 $121.50

Be active everyday...for your Health!

See Page 5 for registration form. Must register in person. www.centrewellington.ca

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81ST ANNIVERSARY YEAR GENERAL INFORMATION The Fergus Grand Theatre is located at 244 St. Andrew Street West. It is owned by the Township of Centre Wellington and is operated under Parks and Recreation.

For rental inquiry and event information, please contact the Theatre Coordinator, Alan Argue at (519) 787-1981.

MAJOR SUMMER RENOVATIONS FOR FERGUS GRAND THEATRE The Fergus Grand Theatre will undergo major renovations this summer. As a result, the theatre will be closed to events from mid to late June into September.

The venue will receive a new roof and the current furnace system will be replaced with a new HVAC system that will be installed on the roof.

During the period of construction the walk-in box office will be closed. However, tickets for upcoming fall shows will still be available on-line at the Fergus Grand Theatre site as well as by telephone, www.fergusgrandtheatre.ca or 519-787-1981. Actual closing dates will be announced when the tender process is completed.

The summer closing will see several other projects taking place at the venue including maintenance work on all technical equipment as well as technical and box office training programs for interested volunteers.

CALL FOR BOX OFFICE AND TECHNICAL VOLUNTEERS The Fergus Grand Theatre is looking for volunteers who would be interested in training to operate our new TixHub box office system or training to become a member of the volunteer technical staff at the theatre. If you are interested in either of these areas of operation, please contact the Theatre Coordinator, Alan Argue, at 519-787-1981 or aargue@centrewellington.ca Training programs will be held this summer.

LOCAL THEATRE GROUPS CW Children’s Drama Club Grinder Productions

Not So Grand Players

For further information about CWCDC For audition information you can you can contact Sara Dunbar: contact Eric Goudie at 519-843-5007.

519-780-7593.

For audition information you can contact Terry Wilson at 519-846-51515

Elora Community Theatre

On The Spot Productions

For membership information you can contact Liz Pieper at 519-787-2263.

For audition information you can contact Paul Faires at 519-787-0346.

Vision Theatre Productions For information about being involved with this production company contact Judy Faires at 519-787-0346.

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Wellington-Waterloo Playhouse For information about being involved with this production company contact Alan Argue at 519-787-7441.

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VICTORIA PARK SENIORS CENTRE 150 ALBERT ST. W. FERGUS (519) 787-1814

Adult & Senior Programs Victoria Park Seniors Centre Will be closed: ABOUT VICTORIA PARK SENIORS CENTRE Victoria Park Seniors Centre offers recreational, social and educational opportunities for older adults to promote emotional, social and physical well-being.

Most of the programs offered at Victoria Park Seniors Centre are tailored to individuals 55 years of age and older; however, all registered programs are open to anyone looking to develop new skills and friendships. The Centre is operated by the Township of Centre Wellington, Parks & Recreation Department and assists the Centre in supporting active, healthy lifestyles for older adults. We invite you to drop by, take out a membership and experience the benefits of participating.

Membership Renewal Reminder Membership renewals are due by June 1, 2009.

The new membership year runs June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2010.

MEMBERSHIP • Available to anyone 55 years of age or older. $20 per person which entitles you to the following benefits: reduced rates on all programs and bus trips, access to the more than 30 weekly drop-in activity groups and the many different registered programs, access to the various senior services/clinics offered at the Centre, vote at the Annual General Meeting, hold office on the Centre’s Advisory Board, become

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August 3 (Civic Holiday)

involved in interesting volunteer work and, most importantly, meet new friends! Your membership to the Centre is very important. It forms part of the necessary funding base needed to continue to offer quality recreation programs.

OPEN TO ALL ADULTS

September 7 (Labour Day)

ings are held the first Monday of the month at 9:00 am. All members are welcome to attend.

Thanks to our hard-working 2009 Advisory Board: Stan Fleming (Chair), Don Graham (Library), Jean Haines (Crafts), Councillor Ron Hallman (Township of Centre Wellington Council Representative), Don Martin (Vice Chair, Property & Maintenance, Senior Games Rep.), Lori Runnalls (Secretary, Outreach), Donna Wagenaar (Kitchen Services), Jane Watson (Treasurer, Programs, Membership).

• Not a member? Not yet 55?

Even if you are not a member or not yet 55 years of age, you are still welcome to register for any programs (a non-member fee will apply). Victoria Park Seniors Centre is a place where younger adults are welcomed as valued PROGRAM participants.

COMMITTEE • All adults, 18 years and older, Interested in providing your input are welcome to register for pro- into programs and events for grams. older adults? This volunteer committee plans and organizes speLOCATION & HOURS cial events and fundraisers for the • Address: 150 Albert St. West, Centre. We meet on the first Fergus. The Centre is situated on Monday of the month at 9:45 the edge of Victoria Park. Phone: am. The group is always looking (519) 787-1814 Fax: (519) 787- for new ideas and volunteers to 2091. Website: www.cen- help plan events! Interested? trewellington.ca (click on “view Contact Kathryn Morgan at the senior’s services”).

Centre. A BIG thank you to com• Hours: Mon to Fri, 9:00 am to mittee members: Marjorie Lake, 4:00 pm, (except Statutory Holi- Morven McCorquodale, Jane days). Activities for older adults Watson, Jean Duval, Ray Burkitt, are also held in the evenings Marie Burkitt, Barbara Fresco, from Mon - Thurs.

Laura McCartney, Jean Haines, Stan Fleming, Donna Wagenaar, ADVISORY BOARD Lori Runnalls.

The Centre is run by a volunteer Advisory Board of seven elected CENTRE SERVICES Centre members and one apFREE Blood pointed Council Representative from Centre Wellington. The AdPressure Clinics visory Board works with the Held the 1st Wed each month Parks and Recreation Dept. to from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at provide quality recreational op- Victoria Park Seniors Centre. The portunities for older adults. Meet- Health Care Coordinator from

Heritage River Retirement Residence will check your blood pressure and provide free information on how to control your blood pressure. No appointment needed – simply drop-in! Thanks to Heritage River Retirement Residence for sponsoring this program. Upcoming clinic dates: July 8 (moved to the 2nd week due to July 1 holiday), August 5, September 2.

Foot Care Clinics It’s important to prevent and treat foot problems. Healthier feet make a happier person! Registered Nurse Pauline Mikol provides the foot care. $20.00.

Appointments are necessary and fill quickly. To book your ½ hour appointment call the Reception Desk at the Centre 519-7871814. Bring a small towel. Please allow a minimum of 24 hours if you need to cancel an appointment so that we have time to contact someone on the waiting list. Cash or cheques accepted.

FREE Hearing Clinics A free drop-in Hearing Clinic is held on the 3rd Wednesday each month at the Centre from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. A Hearing Care Counsellor from the Canadian Hearing Society is available to talk to you about any hearing concerns you may have on a oneto-one basis. Drop-in clinic dates: June 17, July 15, August 19. A free Hearing Screening Clinic is scheduled on July 21 (call the Reception Desk at the Centre 519787-1814 to book your ½ hour appointment). A hearing information seminar on the topic of

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July 1 (Canada Day)

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“Do I Really Need a Hearing volunteers. Crafts are available Aid?” will be held on Mon. Au- for sale year round in the Craft gust 17 from 9:00 am-12:30 pm. Shoppe. Our annual Fall Bazaar is always held the first Saturday in Wednesday Lunch November organized by our talWednesdays at 12:00 pm. $6.50 ented Craft and Quilting Group members / $7.50 non. Come to volunteers (to be held Nov. 7, meet old friends or make new 2009). All proceeds from craft ones while enjoying a delicious sales support Victoria Park Senand nutritious lunch. Stay for a iors Centre. In 2008, the Craft & social afternoon of euchre, Quilting Group fundraised a bridge, crafts or chess (no charge whopping $6,761.70 for the for these activities if you come for Centre! lunch) also: woodcarving or billiards! Menus are listed in the Annual Quilt Raffle Centre’s monthly calendar. Call Tickets are now on sale for our ahead to reserve your spot, as annual quilt raffle, organized by sometimes lunch is sold-out. the Centre’s Craft & Quilting Don’t miss our monthly summer Group and are available at the BBQ’s: June 17, July 15, August Reception Desk at Victoria Park Seniors Centre. $1 per ticket. All 12. proceeds support the Seniors Garden Fresh Box Centre. Draw date: Nov. 7, 2009 The Garden Fresh Box is a non- at 2:00 pm (at our Annual Fall profit, fresh produce-buying serv- Bazaar). ice operated by the Guelph Community Health Centre. VictoMonthly Calendar ria Park Seniors Centre is one of Be sure to pick up a copy of the several depot sites in Wellington Centre’s monthly calendar, listing County (but the only site in the day-to-day programs at the CenFergus area!). Your order includes tre (handy for putting on your a two-page newsletter with fridge). It lists menus for Wednesrecipes using the produce. For day lunches and also next more information about the pro- month’s programs. Free copies gram call 519-821-8833. ext. are always available at the Cen335. To order a Garden Fresh tre (and also on the web-site: Box, contact Victoria Park Seniors www.centrewellington.ca – click Centre 519-787-1814. Remem- on “view senior’s services”). ber to place your order by the 1st Friday of the month (cash only). Library, Newspapers & Coffee Pick up your order on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Vic- Come out for coffee and browse toria Park Seniors Centre be- through the newspapers (Globe tween 1:00 and 4:00 pm. Please and Mail, Fergus-Elora News Express). The Centre also has a bring your own grocery bags! small lending library, stocked by Card Service generous donations of books.

Did you know that the Centre Drop by to read a book or borrow sends out cards to members? If one to take home! We also acyou happen to know a member cept donations of recent magaof the Centre who may be ill, re- zines for our coffee nook. Also, covering from an operation, re- help yourself to any of the inforquiring a sympathy card, etc., let mation pamphlets and governus know at the Centre or contact ment publications provided on a our Outreach Coordinator, Lori range of topics of interest to Runnalls. 519-787-2333. older adults.

Crafts for Sale Visit our lovely Craft Shoppe full of beautiful handmade items. All items have been skillfully produced by our craft and quilting

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tions available: kitchen, registration desk, special events, food preparation, activity leaders, foot clinic and committee work. For more information, please contact Kathryn Morgan 519-787-1814.

Grocery Tapes Fundraiser Do you shop at Zehrs or L&M? We are collecting these grocery receipts to help support our programs! So, support the Centre by saving your grocery receipts when shopping at any Zehrs or L&M. Drop off your receipts to our drop-off box located in Victoria Park Seniors Centre. Thanks to Marjorie Lake for adding up all those receipts and to Stan Fleming for filling out the forms. From Jan ‘08-Jan ‘09 we have collectively raised over $500 for the Centre through this fundraiser!

SUPPORT SERVICES Wellington Transportation Service Through the joint efforts of many volunteer transportation service providers across Wellington County, transportation is available to assist seniors in accessing medical appointments, shopping, banking, etc. Volunteer drivers provide transportation. Call 519843-7003 or 1-866-694-9562.

St. Joseph’s Transportation Transportation is provided to seniors living in Guelph, Fergus, Elora and surrounding areas for medical appointments, banking, shopping, etc. Rides provided by St. Joseph’s Health Centre volunteers and staff. For more information about the program and ride rates, call St. Joseph’s Health Centre Outreach Department at 519-824-6000 ext. 4651.

VON Transportation

Transportation is available to seniors. Call for more information about the program and for ride Volunteer rates. Volunteer drivers are reimbursed for mileage. In Wellington Opportunities Interested in volunteering at Vic- County call 1-888-506-6353. toria Park Seniors Centre? There are a number of volunteer posi-

VON Meals on Wheels Delivers hot, delicious and nutritionally balanced meals to your home around the noon hour. Call 519-323-9239 or 1-800-7271581 ext. 3002.

VON Telephone Reassurance This telephone reassurance program in partnership with “Seniors Offering Support” offers regular social contact via the telephone to isolated seniors. The program offers clients a safety check and a brief reassurance call. No charge. 1-800-7271581.

Seniors Offering Support (S.O.S. Phone Line) Telephone support program run by trained and caring senior telephone volunteers who offer fellow seniors information on community resources, listening and support with loneliness, grief, separation, health concerns, mistreatment and other difficult situations, assistance in accessing professional services, social service agencies and community support programs. A senior volunteer answers the phone line Monday to Friday, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm 519-767- 4445 (Guelph) or 1866-767- 4445.

Women’s Support Group For women 55+. Some topics: safety, power and control, selfcare strategies, coping with loss, sharing our voices. Organized by The Rural Women’s Support Program Women in Crisis. Call for more information 519-843-6834.

Group held at the Rural Women’s Support Program Office in Fergus.

BUS TRIPS We are always in the process of organizing new bus trips for Victoria Park Seniors Centre. Some trips may not be listed in this Guide if arranged after publication went to print. Bus trips are advertised in travel flyers available at the Centre and in the monthly calendar. We encourage you to contact the Centre any

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Cruise on the Georgian Queen Join us for a fun day! Includes lavish buffet lunch at Captain Robert’s Table, Georgian Queen sightseeing cruise, free time to explore Discovery Harbour on Penetanguishene Bay, luxury coach transportation, gst, driver’s gratuity. Departs from the Seniors Centre at 8:30 am. Pre-register.

Mon. June 29 $64 member / $74 non

Fallsview Casino Enjoy a leisurely day in Niagara at the Fallsview Casion! Includes $10 Casino coin voucher, luxury coach, driver’s gratuity, gst. Valid photo ID or Players Advantage Card required to board bus and receive coin voucher. Departs from the Seniors Centre at 9:30am.

Thurs. July 9 $17 member/$22 non

Summer Trip to Orford, Quebec Package includes: 6 days, 5 nights accommodation at Auberge Orford Park, luxury coach transportation, taxes, bus driver and lodge gratuities, resort activities, TV in rooms, all meals, happy hour before lunch and dinner, evening snacks, outdoor swimming pool, dancing and entertainment, day trips: village of Knowlton, Montreal Botanical Garden, a Montreal boat cruise, honey factory tour. (Price listed is the price per person for members of the Centre). Cancellation insurance available for $39 per person.

Sun. July 19 to Fri. July 24 Twin: $830, Triple: $805 Quad: $795, Single: $950

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Port Severn

$33.25 member/$38.50 non

Includes Rawley Resort for lunch, Muskoka Wildlife Centre – Severn Bridge, Mariposa Market, luxury coach transportation, gst, driver’s gratuity. Departs from the Seniors Centre at 8:30 am. Preregister.

Tuesdays, 9:00-9:45 am July 21-Sept 1 (7 classes) $33.25 member/$38.50 non

Thurs. September 3 $64 member / $74 non

Fall Colour Tour See the beautiful fall colours on this day trip! Includes Mylar & Loretta Restaurant for their famous pork dinner with hot apple crumble, Scenic Caves Lookout, Thornbury Fish Ladder, Grandma Lambe’s, luxury coach transportation, gst, driver’s gratuity.

Departs from the Seniors Centre at 10:00 am. Pre-register.

Mon. October 5 $62 member / $72 non

FITNESS CLASSES

Beginner Strength Training Beginner exercise program ideal for those new to fitness or for those wanting gentle range of motion exercises to improve balance, flexibility and muscle tone.

Suitable for those who must exercise from a chair or for those who can stand. Certified fitness instructor: Kelly Offer. Pre-register.

Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15 am June 2-July 14 (7 classes) $33.25 member/$38.50 non Tuesdays, 10:00-10:45 am July 21-Sept 1 (7 classes) $33.25 member/$38.50 non

Stretch & Tone (Stability Ball)

Improve balance and strength (Due to allergies, please avoid using balls and mats. The ball ofwearing perfume when partici- fers many options, is suitable for pating in fitness classes). beginner to advanced participants and will improve your balStrength Training ance, strength and flexibility. All Certified fitness instructor Kelly equipment supplied. Mat exerOffer will help you regain cises can be done seated in a strength and stamina and then chair. Certified fitness instructor: build on that to improve bone Kelly Offer. Pre-register. (No class density, coordination and stabilJuly 1). ity in this intermediate level class.

Wednesdays, 9:00-9:45 am Become fit with the use of body June 3-July 15 (6 classes) weight, resistance tubing and $28.50 member/$33 non chairs. Strengthen and tone various muscle groups. Pre-register.

Wednesdays, 9:00-9:45 am (No class Aug. 3) July 22-Sept 2 (7 classes) Mondays, 1:00-1:45 pm June 1-July 13 (7 classes) $33.25 member/$38.50 non Mondays, 1:00-1:45 pm July 20-Aug 31 (6 classes) $28.50 member/$33.00 non

Low Impact Aerobics An intermediate level, moderate intensity class for those with good mobility or those who’ve taken fitness classes before. Certified fitness instructor: Kelly Offer. Pre-register.

Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15 am June 2-July 14 (7 classes)

$33.25 member/$38.50 non

Advanced Strength Training This class is designed for those who have had previous strength training experience (one year or more) and/or are mobile enough to transition from standing to mat work and back again. This class uses various pieces of resistance and balance training equipment. Join Certified fitness instructor Kelly Offer for this fun and challenging class! Pre-register.

Thursdays, 9:30-10:15 am

June 4-July 16 (7 classes) $33.25 member/$38.50 non Thursdays, 9:00-9:45 am July 23-Sept 3 (7 classes) $33.25 member/$38.50 non

Beginner to Intermediate Level Strength Training Class will accommodate those new to fitness, at a beginner level or those at a more intermediate level. Certified fitness instructor Kelly Offer will help you regain strength and stamina and then build on that to improve bone density, coordination and stability. Become fit with the use of body weight, resistance tubing and chairs. Strengthen and tone various muscle groups. Options will be given to accommodate all levels of fitness. Pre-register.

Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 am June 4-July 16 (7 classes) $33.25 member/$38.50 non Thursdays, 10:00-10:45 am July 23-Sept 3 (7 classes) $33.25 member/$38.50 non

Free Trial Class: For Men Only Back to Basics A great opportunity to try out this fitness class for free with no commitment! This class, for men only will address issues of back pain, strengthening and conditioning, stability, flexibility. Please preregister (limited spots). Certified fitness instructor: Kelly Offer. Preregister.

Wed. July 15, 9:50-10:30 am No cost Wed. Sept. 2, 9:50-10:30 am No cost

For Men Only Back to Basics If you have ever suffered an episode of back pain (or simply want to avoid an episode) than this is the class for you. We will work on strengthening and conditioning your abs and back for reduced back pain, better stability and a flatter stomach. While the focus of this class is the core, some flexibility and balance train

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time for updates and for deparure & return times. NOTE: Be sure to register early for bus trips to avoid the disappointment of a sold-out bus trip or a cancelled bus trip. (We need to have a minimum number registered for a bus trip from 2 to 4 weeks in advance depending on the venue).

ing will round out the program. A Urban Pole maximum of 6 participants alWalking/Nordic lows for more individualized atWalking Course tention.

Certified fitness This outdoor pole walking proinstructor: Kelly Offer. Pre-regis- gram will help you build a regular ter. walking routine into your life. You will learn proper techniques for Wednesdays, 9:50-10:30 am breathing, posture and muscle July 22-Aug 26 (6 classes) balance. Join certified fitness in$28.50 member/$33.00 non structor Kelly Offer for a fully in**NOTE: Take any two of the tegrated walking program that above fitness courses per week essentially turns walking into a (per person) and get one class workout! Great workout in all free! (Value: $4.75 members or types of weather! Please dress $5.50 non). Take three fitness for walking outside. Pre-register. courses per week (per person) (Includes use of poles). (No class and get two classes free! (Value: July 1). $9.50 members or $11 non).

Wednesdays, 10:45-11:45 am June 24-July 22 (4 classes) Poker Walk $38 member /$44 non To celebrate Seniors Month, join us for a fun morning to encourWalking Groups age everyone to be active and include fitness in daily living! At A walking group meets Monday designated stops, you will receive afternoons at 1:30 pm (including a playing card. At the end of the statutory holidays) at the Centre walk we will see who has the to explore a different area each best poker hand. No poker play- week. No cost. All walking levels ing experience needed! Join us welcome! Contact: Brian Dowlfor a fun morning to promote fun, ing 843-5019. physical activity! (Walking a total of 2 kms). Prizes to be won! No A group meets Monday to Friday charge. Walking poles available Mornings at 9:00 am to walk on the track in Victoria Park (behind for use. the Seniors Centre). No cost. All Wed. June 10 @ 10:45 am welcome! Walking poles are No charge available for use. Contact: Donna Wagenaar 843-4754.

FREE Trial Class: Urban Pole Walking/ Nordic Walking

adult/senior

Also called exerstriding, Nordic walking or pole walking, it is a full body, cardio-muscular exercise that engages the arms, back, stomach and legs. This promotes circulation, correct breathing, burns more calories, develops total body coordination and improves posture. Poles are available for use. This free outdoor lesson in Urban Pole Walking is presented by certified fitness instructor Kelly Offer. Please dress for walking outside in all weather. Pre-register.

Wed. Jun 17, 10:45-11:45 am No charge

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impact cardio workout set to exciting music. Fun way to learn Latin dance steps and become fit at the same time! Wear running shoes and workout clothes. Preregister. (No class Aug. 3).

Mondays, 3:45-4:30 pm July 20-Aug 31 (6 weeks) $39 member /$45 non

Falun Gong We are hoping to get this group going again! Falun Gong is a self-cultivation practice geared at improving body and mind. Exercises are gentle and easy to learn.

Can help relieve stress, increase energy and improve physical health. Suitable for all ages and always offered free of charge. Instructors: Max and Mai Mahr 519-823-2422. Please contact the instructors prior to attending.

DANCE PROGRAMS Line Dancing For information on our Line Dancing Groups (daytime & evening) see “Line Dancing” listed under the “Drop-in Activity Groups” on the last page of this section.

FREE Trial Class: Belly Dancing

Don’t miss an opportunity to try out this fun class! A great way to learn all about this fun dance Gentle Yoga form! Bring a yoga mat or small Home Practice This workshop is for students rubber lined carpet. Pre-register. with some experience of yoga Instructor: Danika. that are interested in exploring Mon. Jun 8, 9:00-10:30 am some manageable home pracNo charge tices to carry you through the summer. We will explore the Belly Dancing for right sequence for your body, Fun & Fitness your time and your energy.

Bring your yoga mat and your (Daytime) questions. Handouts will be pro- A gentle aerobic exercise that vided. Visit www.rasayana.ca strengthens and tones the entire for more information. Instructor: body, promoting flexibility and Jill Davey. Pre-register. boosts the self-esteem! This mysThurs. Jul 2 terious and ultra-feminine dance 11:00 am-12:30 pm style has been passed down from $10.50 members /$13 non mother to daughter for hundreds of years. It is a great makeover for Cardio Salsa the body and mind! Bring a yoga (Latin) Fitness mat or small rubber lined carpet.

Join instructor Jackie Stackelberg Instructor: Danika. Pre-register. of the Flying Dance Company for (No class Aug. 3) this progressive low to medium

Mondays, 9:00-10:30 am June 15-July 20 (6 weeks) $35 members /$42 non Mondays, 9:00-10:30 am July 27-August 31 (5 weeks) $29.25 members /$35 non

Belly Dancing for Fun & Fitness (Evening) A great way to tighten stomach muscles and strengthen hips and legs. And it’s a lot of fun too! This beginner class is designed for adults. Bring a yoga mat or small rubber lined carpet. Come and have fun while learning this popular dance form. Instructor: Danika. Pre-register. (No class June 17 or July 1).

Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm June 10-July 22 (5 weeks) $29.25 members /$35 non Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm July 29-Sept 2 (6 weeks) $35 members /$42 non

DAYTIME COMPUTER CLASSES Word Processing, E-Mail & Internet Basic and intermediate level computer course with just three students per class. Held over 5 weeks, meeting twice a week.

Managing e-mail and conducting internet searches can be much easier when you apply word-processing and basic computer skills.

Learn how to work with Windows, how to make your computer "user friendly", how to avoid problems and what to do when mistakes happen. Beginners will be introduced to all information required in order to effectively use their computers.

Those with some keyboard and mouse experience will learn new skills to help better manage their work. Includes instruction manual. Instructor: Joan Coxhead.

(No class Aug. 3, Sept. 7).

Mon 1:15-2:15 pm & Wed 9:30-10:30 am July 6-Aug 10 (5 weeks) $79 member / $89 non Mon 2:30-3:30 pm &

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July 6-Aug 10 (5 weeks) $79 member / $89 non

Computer Maintenance & Clean Up

Computer Printing This workshop will teach you about the world of computer printers. Whether you are looking to buy one or want to do more with the one you own, this course will help you understand the benefits of today’s printers. Instructor: Dushan Grunstein.

Is your computer too slow? Learn how to get peak performance out of your computer. Topics: removing unused programs, defragmenting your hard drive, checking for free HD space, ScanMon 2:30-3:30 pm & Disc, virus and hacker protection, Tues. July 21, 9:30-11:30 am Wed 10:45-11:45 am spyware and adware. Some Aug 24-Sept 28 (5 weeks) $15 member / $18 non mouse and keyboard experience $79 member / $89 non needed. Instructor: Dushan Grun- Computer Protection Introduction to Web stein. Pre-register.

This class will focus on the ways Site & Page Design you can protect your computer Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am Learn how to design your own infrom viruses, spam and internet July 3-July 10 (2 classes) ternet web page that can be scams. Instructor: Dushan Grun$30 member / $36 non posted for the world to see. Exstein. plore formatting, web colours, Computer Tues. July 21, 1:00-3:00 pm images and links – all essential Photo Editing $15 member / $18 non elements of a web page. Partici- Now that you have taken all pants should be comfortable with those digital photos, learn how to “Ctrl, Alt, Delete” the mouse and have some inter- store and edit them. Learn to Can Be Your Friend net browsing experience. Instruc- transfer pictures from your camWe are all hesitant of trying tor: Dushan Grunstein. era using the computer’s built-in something new on our computPre-register. function. Learn how to edit your ers for fear of breaking it. Learn photos (touch up colour, crop, how to troubleshoot on your Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am add special effects), print and in- computer because in reality, they Jun 12-Jun 26 (3 classes) corporate them into letters and are hard to break. When all else $42 member / $49 non other documents including your fails, hit: “ctrl, alt, delete”. Ine-mail program. Some computer structor: Dushan Grunstein.

Downloading experience needed. Instructor: Free Stuff Fri. July 24, 9:30-11:30 am Ever wonder how people get that Dushan Grunstein. Pre-register. $15 member / $18 non great software, games or music Fridays, 1:00-3:00 pm for their computer for free? This July 3-July 17 (3 classes) Downloading course will show you where to go $45 member / $54 non Refresher to get that free stuff as well as This workshop is for those who the process for downloading and E-mail Refresher have some experience in downproper file management. Partici- This class will be of assistance to loading or who want to know pants should be comfortable with you if you already use e-mail, but what can be downloaded from the mouse and have internet would like a refresher about ethe internet.

We will go to some browsing experience. Instructor: mail features, opening and inof the best “freebie” sites and Dushan Grunstein. Pre-register. cluding attachments and discuss the steps of safe downprotecting yourself from viruses. loading. Instructor: Dushan GrunFridays, 1:00-3:00 pm Instructor: Dushan Grunstein.

Jun 12-Jun 26 (3 classes) stein. $42 member / $49 non Tues. July 14, 9:30-11:30 am Fri. July 24, 1:00-3:00 pm $15 member / $18 non $15 member / $18 non New Computer Mon 1:15-2:15 pm & Wed 9:30-10:30 am Aug 24-Sept 28 (5 weeks) $79 member / $89 non

Know How

Internet Refresher

If you have recently purchased a computer but do not know where to start, this class will give you a general overview. Presenter: Dushan Grunstein. Pre-register.

Two dates to choose from.

In this workshop, reacquaint yourself with the internet, learn simple and useful shortcuts and how to protect your computer from spam and viruses. Instructor: Dushan Grunstein

Wed. June 24, 1:00-3:00 pm $11 member / $13 non

Tues. July 14, 1:00-3:00 pm $15 member / $18 non

Fri. August 7, 1:00-3:00 pm $15 members / $18 non

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EBay– Online Auction Site Do you have treasures just collecting dust? They may be worth cash if you know the secret to selling. Or maybe you are looking for something special or want to complete a collection? Learn how to do it all on EBay, the internet’s most popular auction site. Instructor: Dushan Grunstein.

Tues. July 28, 9:30-11:30 am $15 member / $18 non

Face Book Facebook is a very popular social networking website that allows you to join “networks” of groups and friends to chat with online.

Learn how to share pictures, stories and keep updated with family and friends. Instructor: Dushan Grunstein.

Tues. July 28, 1:00-3:00 pm $15 member / $18 non

YouTube YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload, view and share video clips. Every day, some short video clip on YouTube makes headline news. This class will give you some tips on how you can join the fun. Instructor: Dushan Grunstein. Pre-register.

Tues. August 4, 9:30-11:30 am $15 member / $18 non

Purchasing a New Computer Are you in the market for a new computer but not sure where to begin? Presenter Dushan Grunstein will take you through the steps of buying a computer, including determining your needs and requirements, what to look out for, what the “extras” are and help you get started. Pre-register.

Tues. August 4, 1:00-3:00 pm $15 member / $18 non

Troubleshoot Your Computer Learn how to avoid those annoying little messages that keep appearing on your computer screen with these preventative steps for your computer. Instructor: Dushan Grunstein.

Fri. August 7, 9:30-11:30 am $15 member / $18 non

Windows XP Would you like to know some of the ins and outs of working with Windows? If you want to multitask with ease then this course is for you. Some mouse and keyboard experience needed. In-

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Wed 10:45-11:45 am

structor: Dushan Grunstein. Preregister.

Aug 28-Sept 11 (3 classes) $45 member / $54 non

Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am Aug 25-Sept 8 (3 classes) $45 member / $54 non

EVENING & WEEKEND COMPUTER CLASSES

Google Search Engine

Online Garage Sales There is more to Google then Using E-bay and Kijiji searching the web. Topics will into Buy & Sell clude: Advance Search, Search in your own computer, Search for images on the web, View maps and get directions, Search thousands of news stories, Create and share your online documents, presentations, and spreadsheets, Organise your schedule and share events with friends, fast, searchable email with less spam, Create mailing lists and discussion groups, View web pages in other languages and more. Instructor: Dushan Grunstein.

Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00 pm Aug. 25 - Sept. 8 (3 classes) $45 member / $54 non

PowerPoint 2003 Learn how to develop amazing, brilliant presentations of pictures, text and graphics. Create slide shows that use graphics, sounds and actions. PowerPoint presentations can record family achievements for your enjoyment and as a memory to pass on to others. It is also very useful for selling an idea or telling a story. Some mouse and keyboard experience needed. Instructor: Dushan Grunstein. Pre-register.

Fridays, 1:00-3:00 pm Aug 28-Sept 11 (3 classes) $45 member / $54 non

Word & Excel 2003

adult/senior

Microsoft Word is an excellent program to help you create better documents, letters, cards and so much more. You will also be introduced to the capabilities of Microsoft Excel, spreadsheet software, which allows you to create charts, graphs and formulas, prepare budgets and more. Some mouse and keyboard experience needed. Instructor: Dushan Grunstein. Pre-register.

Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am

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One persons’ garbage is another persons’ treasure. Discover hidden treasures or sell your own using these two popular sites.

Learn how to create your account, search available goods, put in bids or sell items and how to safely make purchases. Instructor: Corie Kelly, MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist).

Pre-register Sat. June 20, 9:30-11:30 am $15 member / $18 non

User Specialist). Pre-register Tues. June 16, 6:00-8:00 pm $15 member / $18 non

Microsoft Office – Excel

An introduction to the capabilities of Microsoft Excel, spreadsheet software, that allows you to create charts, graphs and formulas, prepare budgets and more.

Instructor: Corie Kelly, MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist).

Pre-register Tues. June 23, 6:00-8:00 pm $15 member / $18 non

Microsoft Office – PowerPoint

Learn how to develop effective presentations of pictures, text and graphics. Instructor: Corie Kelly, MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist). Pre-register Face Book Tues. June 30, 6:00-8:00 pm Facebook is a very popular social $15 member / $18 non networking website that allows you to join ‘networks’ of school, Microsoft Office – community groups and friends to Access chat with on-line. Learn how to share pictures, stories and keep In this final session of Microsoft updated with family and friends. Office, you will discover the useInstructor: Corie Kelly, MOUS (Mi- fulness of databases. Learn to crosoft Office User Specialist). track and organize your recipes or songs. This is the easiest way Pre-register to store, sort and recall informaSat. June 20, 1:00-3:00 pm tion. Instructor: Corie Kelly, $15 member / $18 non MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist). Pre-register Microsoft Office Tues. July 7, 6:00-8:00 pm The Series $15 member / $18 non Microsoft Office is an amazing package of computer software Picture Perfect – that can help you in your day to Managing day life - if you know how to use Digital Images it. Let us show you the shortcuts and how the components of this Digital cameras and scanners are suite of software (Word, Excel, now found in most homes and PowerPoint and Access) can work offices and have great potential for you. Sign up for one, or save to enhance projects and services money and register for all 4 ses- if used effectively. This course will sions. Instructor: Corie Kelly, share practical strategies and MOUS (Microsoft Office User techniques for managing and using digital images acquired Specialist). Pre-register through digital photography or Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm scanning. The course will show Jun 16-Jul 7 (4 classes) participants how to enhance and $54 member / $64 non manage images using simple desktop applications, incorporate Microsoft Office – them into documents and projWord ects, and place them online via Microsoft Word is a great pro- applications such as Picasa and gram to help you create better Facebook. Instructor: Corie Kelly, documents, letters, cards and MOUS (Microsoft Office User much more! Instructor: Corie Specialist). Pre-register Kelly, MOUS (Microsoft Office Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 pm

June 18-June 25 (2 classes) $30 member / $36 non

Internet & Webmail

Using Internet explorer, saving web pages in favourites & links, searching the web for given tasks, saving images from the web and using them in other applications, setting up web email accounts and managing your mail are just a few of the topics covered in this fun and informative course. Instructor: Corie Kelly, MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist). Pre-register Sat. July 4, 9:30-11:30 am $15 member / $18 non

Twitter & Blogging

No, this is not a course to teach you about bird calls or the latest art craze but a new way of communicating what you are doing throughout the day to your family and friends. Learn how to create a Twitter account and tweet with the best of them. Check out websites that offer free blogging areas and explore your creative side. Instructor: Corie Kelly, MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist). Pre-register Sat. July 4, 1:00-3:00 pm $15 member / $18 non

PHOTOGRAPHY Digital Cameras– Let’s Get Started This workshop is an introduction to digital cameras: how they work and how to use them. Ideal for new owners of digital cameras or if you’re on the brink of making a purchase. Topics: how digital cameras work, basic settings and features, connecting /transferring to computer, use of editing software, cropping, printing. Don’t forget to bring your camera to this workshop. Handouts included. Instructor: Darrell Noseworthy. Pre-register.

Mon. August 10 9:00 am-12:00 pm $40 member / $45 non

CREATIVE ARTS Genealogy: Organizing Your Family!

Do you have some genealogical

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Mondays, 9:00-10:30 am June 8 to July 13 (6 weeks) $36 member / $43 non

Learn to Knit or Crochet (Daytime) This course is great for people who want to find out which craft brings them the most pleasure.

Learn about tension, yarn labels, yarns and textures. Bring paper, pencil, 5mm knitting needles 5mm crochet hook and a 100 g ball of worsted yarn. Students may purchase supplies in class from the instructor. Instructor: Lise Stewart (former owner of Knitwit Studio in Fergus). Pre-register. (No class August 3).

Mondays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm June 8-July 13 (6 classes) $35 member / $42 non Mondays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm July 20-Aug 31 (6 classes) $35 member / $42 non

Learn to Knit or Crochet (Evening) This course is great for people who want to find out which craft brings them the most pleasure.

Learn about tension, yarn labels, yarns and textures. Bring paper, pencil, 5mm knitting needles 5mm crochet hook and a 100 g ball of worsted yarn. Students may purchase supplies in class from the instructor. Instructor: Lise Stewart (former owner of Knitwit Studio in Fergus). Pre-register. (No class August 3).

Mondays, 7:00-8:30 pm June 8-July 13 (6 classes) $35 member / $42 non Mondays, 7:00-8:30 pm July 20-Aug 31 (6 classes) $35 member / $42 non

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Drop-in Musical Afternoon

Drama, B.A. in Fine Arts in Theatre. She has taught speech and drama for 25 years, taught English as a second language, public speaking, assertiveness training and has acted in and directed many plays. Pre-register.

We need musicians and singers for a weekly musical afternoon at the Centre! Join us if you love to sing or play an instrument. Looking for guitar players and singers for an afternoon of classic counFri. Jun 12, 9:30-11:30 am try music. Come out for a musi$1 member / $3 non cal afternoon of singing and fun!

Contact the Seniors Centre for Coin Appraisal Clinic more information.

Have you wondered about the value of those coins you’ve been Begins: Mon. June 15 saving? Coin expert and volun2:00 pm teer, Donald Quant, will value and identify your coins and trade Rubber Stamping Beginner to advanced stampers dollars. He has been an avid colwill enjoy this fun, hands-on lector all his life and has extenworkshop. Create your own per- sive knowledge to share. Book sonalized cards and learn other your appointment (between 1:00 crafty ideas! Bring scissors, glue & 4:00 pm) prior to the clinic by stick and a $6 supply fee to class. calling the Centre.

Instructor: Joanne McTavish. PreTues. June 16 register. $1 member / $3 non Tues. August 18, 9:30-11:30 am Financial Discussion $3 member / $5 non

GENERAL INTEREST Book Club Love to read? Share your interest with others in this drop-in group at the Centre! They meet the first Friday of each month at 11:00 am. Book to be discussed on June 5: “The Memory Keeper’s Daughter” by Kim Edwards (fiction). The Group will not meet in July or August but will resume in the fall on Sept.4. For upcoming fall book titles or for more information please contact: Victoria Park Seniors Centre 519-7871814 or convenor Lee Walsh 519-843-3491.

Public Speaking Workshop Want to learn a few tips to improve your public speaking skills?

Whether you are looking for some tips on speaking to a small group or a large crowd or maybe giving a toast at a special event, you won’t want to miss this session. Topics: presentation in posture, introducing a speaker, presenting a gift, stage fright.

Presenter Margaret McDonald has A.R.C.T Royal Conservatory of Music, in Speech Arts and

Seminar: Understanding Your Investments

Do you understand what a mutual fund is and the costs involved? Do you understand what fixed-income and equities are?

Do you know the difference between registered and non-registered accounts? Learn the answers to these and other question by joining our small, friendly discussion. The purpose of the session is to share information to learn how to better understand your investments, how to save on fees and to know what questions to ask of a Financial Advisor.

(Thanks to our volunteer and Centre member Joan Coxhead for leading this session).

Wed. June 17 @ 1:00 pm $1 member / $3 non

Financial Breakfast Session: “Women & Money – Helping You Plan For Your Financial Future” Today’s woman is in the kitchen…AND the workplace, AND the bank, AND the financial advisor’s office. And with increasing numbers of women in charge

of essential financial and buying decisions, the investment industry is changing to meet their needs. I’m pleased to invite you to join me for a fresh outlook on investing for a woman’s perspective. I’ll provide an overview of the unique investment needs of women, and get you started on building a customized blueprint for financial success. This session is presented by Laurie Davis, President of Hartford Investments Canada. FREE continental breakfast will be served. Seating is limited. (Please register by June 16).

Session is brought to you by James Rankin, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. No charge.

Fri. June 19, 9:00-11:30 am No cost

Property Assessment & Taxation: The ABC’s of Property Assessment Join representatives from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) for a seminar designed to help seniors understand how their properties are valued (which relates to the amount of property tax you pay) and the history behind the assessment process. In addition to finding out more about how MPAC establishes assessed values of homes, seniors will also learn what they can do about it if they don’t agree with their assessed value. Presented by Peter Simon, Manager of Customer Service & Mark Hall, Valuation Review Specialist.

Mon. June 22 @ 2:15 pm $1 member / $3 non

Lunch & Tour of Heritage River Retirement Residence

If you have never toured the new Heritage River Retirement Residence in Elora, now’s your chance! Includes a delicious lunch at Heritage River and the tour – all at no cost to you!

Please pre-register at the Seniors Centre.

Wed. June 24

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information on your family but are not sure how to put it all together? Need help finding more information? Come with your information, stories and photos and learn how to organize it into a book form that you will be able to share with family members.

Supplies: $5 payable to instructor at class. Instructor: Margaret McCarney. Pre-register.

Sudoku Fun! Want to learn how to do this puzzle that so many people seem to be doing these days? Find out why it is so addictive! Or maybe you have tried doing it but can’t seem to get beyond the easy or intermediate level? Learn some tips to help you on your way to solving the puzzles quickly and without mistakes! Those who have taken this workshop before are welcome to take it again as a refresher. (Thanks to volunteer Bud Fauteux for leading these sessions). Pre-register.

Fri. July 17, 9:30-11:30 am $1 member / $3 non Fri. Aug 14, 9:30-11:30 am $1 member / $3 non

Brain Gym

about different types of birdfeeders available, types of seed, how to make your yard more birdfriendly and how to attract specific types of birds. Pre-register.

Mon. July 27 @ 10:30 am $1 member / $3 non

55 Alive – Mature Driver Improvement Course A driver refresher course by the Canada Safety Council to help mature drivers improve driving skills. Learn about current rules of the road, how to operate your vehicle safely in today's driving environment and some adjustments to common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. Gain more confidence behind the wheel. Instructor: Susan Fow (Certified Professional Driving Instructor). Cost includes a workbook and a Driver Improvement Certificate issued by Canadian Safety Council. Course taught in the classroom (1 day session). Pre-register.

Improve your memory! Challenge yourself with interactive activities.

Have fun while improving your memory and overall focus. Try out this new program. Pre-register.

Presenter: Kelly Meeussen. Preregister Mon. July 13 @ 10:30 am Tues. August 18 $1 member / $3 non 9:00 am-12:00 & 1:00-4:00 pm $55 member / $60 non

Taking an Income in a Volatile Market

Learn how you can maintain your retirement income and lifestyle in turbulent times. This seminar covers tactics that allow you to withdraw an income and preserve the long-term integrity of your portfolio. Other topics include how to maximize government benefits, minimize taxes and optimize investment returns. Presented by: Geoffrey Hornby, Financial Advisor with Freedom 55 Financial.

Pre-register.

Mon. July 20 @ 10:30 am $1 member / $3 non

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Seminar & Slide Presentation: “Wild Birds Unlimited” Don’t miss this interesting slide presentation and talk – all about birds! Richard Tofflemire from Wild Birds Unlimited will be showing a wonderful array of slides and will also be talking

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prevention, fire hazards in the home, smoke alarms. We will also be trying out the fire extinguishers in the parking lot. Mark this date on your calendar and be sure to attend! We encourage all volunteers of the Centre to attend!

Tues. June 9 @ 1:00 pm No charge

Food Handling Safety Seminar This session should be attended by all volunteers who prepare or handle food at the Centre (i.e.

Wednesday lunches, dishwashing, making coffee, special events). This important session is presented by Donna Manser, Health Inspector with the Public Health Unit. She will be demonstrating proper hand washing with the “glow-germ” (black light hand washing display). She will also be discussing basic kitchen and food safety - very important topics for our Centre!

Pre-register. (Note: This is not a Food Handlers Certificate Course).

Mon. June 15 @ 10:30 am No charge

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Make Up for Maturing Skin You and Your EyesMyrna Hughes, Cosmetician from Eye Conditions Drug Mart will guide and Disease of Aging Shopper’s you step by step for hands-on

Join Ruby van Eeken, Low Vision Specialist with CNIB as she talks about some common eye problems such as, cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. She will also be bringing a selection of technical aids such as magnifying devices, etc. for everyone to have a look at. Pre-register.

Mon. June 8 @ 10:30 am $1 member / $3 non

Fire Extinguisher Training & Fire Safety Join Tom Mulvey, Public Safety Officer with the Centre Wellington Fire Department for this important session! He will be teaching you how to use a fire extinguisher as well as the steps everyone should know about fire

makeup application with an emphasis on maturing skin. You’ll learn techniques, colour choice and new trends. See the new colours for spring and summer!

You will be introduced to the newest trend: mineral make up (more natural, good for sensitive skin, light coverage). Two morning sessions available (let us know your choice). Pre-register.

Limited seating. Please attend session with clean, makeup-free skin.

Monday, June 22 10:15-11:15 am OR 11:30 am-12:30 pm $1 member /$3 non

Cooking & Nutrition Class Join Registered Dietitian Amanda Spittal for this fun, beginner to intermediate level cooking class that combine nutritional tips with hands-on cooking. This workshop will provide easy and quick recipes on various nutrition topics of interest to older adults. Class held 9:30-11:30 am. Due to grant funding, we are able to offer it free of charge! We are looking for new participants who have not yet taken cooking classes. If you have taken classes before, we can put your name on the waiting list. This allows us to let everyone have a chance to participate.

Fri. June 26 What’s in Your Picnic Basket?

Nurturing Mind, Body & Soul Through Aromatherapy This presentation is particularly suited for those who wish to learn more of the therapeutic effects of essential oils for pain, stress and skin conditions. Learn how to nurture the mind, body and soul through nature, healing plants, massage and a range of complimentary/alternative therapies. Topics covered: psycho aromatherapy, therapeutic effects of oils, stress relief, recipes, contraindications, mindfulness, bibliotherapy. Presented by Mitchell Hewson (Homewood Health Centre’s Horticultural Therapist).

Please register with the Alzheimer Society 519-836-7672 and pay at the door. Cost: $10 (includes refreshments & all supplies). This educational session, held at Victoria Park Seniors Centre, is presented in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Guelph-Wellington and the Geropsychiatry Community Education Program at Homewood Health Centre.

Monday, June 29 2:00-4:00 pm Cost: $10.00 at the door

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Come out and get your hearing screened by Mary Young, Hearing Care Counsellor with the Canadian Hearing Society. Book your ½ hour appointment prior to the clinic by calling the Reception Desk at Victoria Park Seniors Centre 519-787-1814. This is geared to individuals wondering if their hearing has changed. If you wear hearing aids and have questions, please call Mary Young at the Can. Hearing Society 519821-4242 to set up a separate appointment. No charge!

Tuesday, July 21 8:30 am-2:00 pm No charge

Increasing Your Energy Join presenter Dr. Jim Kaminski from Fergus Family chiropractic for this informative session. Don’t miss it! Pre-register Tuesday, July 28 9:30 am $1 member / $3 non

These Feet are Made for Walking…

Join Tina Darke, foot care nurse, for an important talk on foot care! She will discuss basic foot problems such as corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, blisters, etc. and how to manage these common problems, how to choose the correct shoe, home remedies, what you can do for yourself and when to seek professional help.

As well, she will discuss diabetic care for feet. Lots of handouts and giveaways! Bring your questions! Pre-register.

Mon. Aug 24 @ 10:30 am $1 member / $3 non

Do I Really Need a Hearing Aid? Join us for this workshop on how to deal positively with the change in your hearing. Topics covered: hearing assessment, what is an audiogram, types of hearing aids, cost and adapting to aids. Also to be discussed, “maybe I don’t really need a hearing aid” and ef-

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fective communication strategies.

Lots of time for questions and discussions. Geared for those who may have hearing aids or thinking about purchasing their first set. (Note: This is an information session only – no selling of hearing aids). Presented by Mary Young, Hearing Care Counsellor with the Canadian Hearing Society. Pre-register.

Monday, August 17 9:00 am-12:30 pm $5 (to Can. Hearing Society)

FRIDAY AFTERNOON MOVIES & ICE CREAM SUNDAES! Fridays at 1:00 pm we show great movies on a large-screen TV. Cost is only $2 for members or $3 non-members to cover cost of refreshments which includes a “build-your own” ice cream sundae after the show. Thanks to Cherry Hill Video for sponsoring this program! Pick up the detailed movie description page from the Centre, listing our summer line-up of great films! (Note: The movie is cancelled on August 21 as we will be setting up for our Annual Peach Social held Sat. Aug. 22). No need to pre-register – just drop-in!

June 5 Flawless June 12 Iron Man June 19 Passchendaele June 26 Bonneville July 3 Space Buddies July 10 Australia July 17 Bedtime Stories July 24 Hearts of War July 31 Bride Wars August 7 Penelope August 14 Marley & Me (Cancelled August 21) August 28 Hotel for Dogs

SPECIAL EVENTS (Note: For most of the special events, there is a now a reduced ticket cost if purchased before a certain date as noted below or contact the Seniors Centre for information.

Poker Walk

Strawberry Social

To celebrate Seniors Month, join us for a fun morning to encourage everyone to be active and include fitness in daily living! At designated stops, you will receive a playing card. At the end of the walk we will see who has the best poker hand. No poker playing experience needed! Join us for an enjoyable morning to promote fun, physical activity!

(Walking a total of 2 kms). Prizes to be won! No charge.

Come celebrate the Ontario strawberry season! Join us for an afternoon of fresh strawberries and special entertainment!

Thanks to the Centre’s Program Committee for organizing this event. Pre-register. All are invited!

(Note: lower ticket price if purchased by Jun. 19).

Wed. June 10 @ 10:45 am No charge

Dessert & Euchre Party!

Fancy Hats Afternoon Tea

Thurs. Jun 25 @ 1:30 pm $6 (by Jun 19) OR $7 (after Jun 19)

Join us at the Centre for a fun afternoon and enjoy delicious homemade dessert! Have fun playing euchre with cash prizes to be won. Dessert served at 1:00 pm and euchre begins right afterward. Bring a friend! Thanks to the Centre’s Program Committee for organizing this event. Pre-register. (Note: Lower ticket price if purchased by Jul 3).

Have a fun afternoon at the Centre! Enjoy afternoon tea (china tea cups!) and scrumptious homemade treats. Nori Rowan is bringing her huge hat collection including hat boxes and will talk about the history. Everyone (men and women!) are encouraged to wear a favourite hat (antique or Fri. July 10 @ 1:00 pm otherwise) or bring one to dis$5 mem / $6 non (by Jul 3) play. Have your picture taken $6 mem/$7 non (after Jul 3) wearing a special hat! (Note: lower ticket price if purchased by Annual Peach Social June 5).

Join us for this fun and very popular special event fundraiser at Fri. June 12 @ 1:00 pm the Centre and have a peach of $5 mem / $6 non (by Jun 5) a day! Stay for lunch and enjoy $6 mem/$7 non (after Jun 5) homemade peach pie or peach shortcake for dessert! Browse Monthly through the craft tables, buy a Summer BBQ’s!

Celebrate summer by joining us ticket for our many in-house raffor our monthly barbeques at the fle draws or maybe take home Centre. Enjoy barbecued ham- some homemade baking! Of burgers (with garnish), home- course, there will be large-sized made salads, homemade dessert fresh Niagara peaches and with ice cream, coffee & tea (in homemade peach pies for sale. air- conditioned comfort!). Call Thanks to the Centre’s Program the Reception Desk at Victoria Committee for organizing this Park Seniors Centre to reserve annual fundraiser for the Centre! your spot ahead of time as there (Let us know if you can help us is limited seating and sometimes with this event as volunteers are we are sold out! Thanks to the needed). Don’t miss it!

Centre’s Program Committee for Saturday, August 22 organizing these special events.

11:00 am to 2:00 pm Cost for each BBQ lunch is only Free admission $6.50 for members or $7.50 non-members.

Wed. June 17 @ 12:00 pm Wed. July 15 @ 12:00 pm Wed. Aug 12 @ 12:00 pm

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DROP-IN ACTIVITY GROUPS New participants always welcome to take part in the following activities. Most activity groups listed below charge a small payas-you-go fee or set a yearly fee.

Attend any activity at no charge for your first visit. You can then join the Centre OR pay the nonmember fee each time ($1 added to drop-in fee). You may want to call the Centre before your first visit, as some groups require prior organization of players.

Shouldyou require more information we encourage you to contact the name of the Activity Convenor listed below each activity.

• Art Group This group is looking for more participants! They meet Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 pm for a social and creative afternoon! Bring any type of art or hobby you would like to work on! Drop-in fee: $1 members / $2 non. Interested? Contact the Centre.

• Bridge Duplicate Bridge is played Mondays at 7:00 pm (including holidays). $3 drop-in fee for members / $4 non (with prizes).

Convenor: Don McNiven 519843-1361.

Contract Bridge is played Tuesdays at 7:00 pm. Drop-in fee: $1 members / $2 non (with prizes).

Convenor: Marjorie Lake 519843-7136.

Duplicate Bridge is played Wednesdays at 1:00 pm. No charge if you come to the Wednesday Lunch otherwise $1 drop-in fee for members / $2 non. Convenor: Leone Masson 519-843-2044.

Social Bridge is played Thursdays at 1:00 pm. Drop-in fee: $1 members / $2 non (with prizes) Convenor: Jean Holman 519843-2004.

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• Carpet Bowling Calling all carpet bowlers! We are hoping to get this group going again! Newcomers welcome and we will show you how to play. The group had been • Bid Euchre meeting Tuesdays at 1:30 pm. If This fun group meets Tuesdays at interested, contact the Centre or 1:00 pm. Drop-in fee: $1 mem- Convenor: Brian Dowling 519bers / $2 non (with prizes). Con- 843-5019. venor: Andrea Corner • Chess 519-843-7406. We can teach We are hoping to get this group you how to play the game as going! Contact the Centre if inwell! terested or if you could teach • Billiards, Snooker & Pool someone how to play. The group We have two tables at the Cen- had been meeting Wednesdays tre, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to at 1:00 pm. Drop-in fee: $1 4:00 pm. The Centre is also open members / $2 non.

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday • Choir: evenings 7:00 to 9:00 pm. $35 Victoria Park Ensemble for an annual membership OR This vibrant group practices on 25¢ per game. Contact: Ted Mondays at 2:00 pm and are alHaines 519-843-4408. ways looking for more people to • Book Club join them! Group does not meet Love to read? Share your interest in the summer but will resume with others! Group meets the again in September. Come if you first Friday of the month at 11:00 love to sing or play an instruam to discuss that month’s book. ment. Convenor: Morven McThe book list is generated based Corquodale 519-843-5066. on group input and is available at • Craft Group the reception desk. This group Join us for a good time on does not meet in July or August Wednesdays at 1:00 pm. Crafts but will resume again on Sept. 4. made by the group are sold in the Interested in joining? Contact the Centre’s Craft Shoppe year round Centre or Group Convenor: Lee and at our annual Fall Bazaar. All Walsh 519-843-3491. Drop-in proceeds support the Centre. fee: $1 members / $2 non.

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Newcomers welcome! Contact Jane Watson 519-843-2262 or Jean Haines 519-843-4408 or the Centre if you would like to join • Cribbage This fun group meets Friday mornings at 9:30 am. They welcome new players and we can teach you how to play. Convenor: Vern Dowdall 843-3907. Drop-in fee: $1 members / $2 non.

• Crokinole This fun group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 10:00 am. Contact the Centre if you are interested or simply drop-in! We can show you how to play the game.

Drop-in fee: $1 members / $2 non.

Thursday Night Euchre convenors: Mary & Peter McDougall 519-843-4079.

• Financial Discussion Group We are hoping to start up this group at the Centre. The purpose of this group is to share information and learn how to better understand and manage your investments. Interested? Please contact the Centre or group leader: Joan Coxhead 519-8433616. Drop-in fee: $1 members/$2 non.

• Friday Movie Fridays at 1:00 pm. Drop-in fee: $2 members / $3 non and includes refreshments after the show! Be sure to pick up the • Darts movie description page from the This group meets Thursday morn- Centre. ings at 10:00 am. We can teach • Line Dancing-Daytime you how to play and there are This beginner group for men and darts available for those who do women meet Thursday mornings not have there own. Drop-in fee: 9:15-11:00 am to learn basic $1 members / $2 non. Convenor: steps. Drop-in fee: $1 members / Don Martin 519-843-3153. $2 non. Group finishes in June • Drama Group: but will resume in September.

The Victoria Park Convenors: Ray & Marie Burkitt Players 519-846-0036. Could you help If you enjoy performing, this fun instruct this class? If interested, and lively group is for you! No let us know! experience needed and they are • Line Dancing-Evening looking for more people to join Come out for fun and exercise on them! Both men & women are Wednesdays from 7:15 to 8:45 welcome! The group meets at pm to learn basic steps. Drop-in pre-arranged times to practice. fee: $1 members / $2 non. ConThe first meeting will be Thurs. venors: Anne & Ron Davidson Sept. 17 @ 2:00 pm. They will be 519-787-2305. preparing for the Christmas Performance. Interested? Contact • Musical Afternoon convenor: Joan Brownlow 519- We need musicians and singers for a weekly drop-in musical af787-2972. ternoon at the Centre! Join us if • Drop-in Games you love to sing or play and inCome out and have a great time. strument. We are looking for at Bring a friend! We have cards, least 3 guitar players and singerscribbage boards, checker boards, for an afternoon of classic counchess, crokinole and jigsaw puztry music. Come out for a musical zles available. afternoon of singing and fun! Be• Euchre gins: Mon. June 15 @ 2:00 pm.

Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 Contact the Centre if interested pm (no charge if you attend the or Ken McCorquodale 519-843Wednesday Lunch, otherwise $1 5066. drop-in fee for members / $2 • Quilting Group non).

Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm. Experienced quilters are welcome Drop-in fee: $2 members / $3 to join this group, which meet non (with prizes to be won). Mondays at 1:00 pm. Contact Jane Watson 519-843-2262 or

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• Wood Carving Group meets Wednesdays at 1:00 pm to learn and share knowledge! Bring your own carving tools. $3 drop-in fee for members only includes wood.

Group finishes at the end of June but will resume in September.

• Rug-Hooking Convenor: Lloyd Osburn 519(Traditional) This group meets Monday after- 787-0805 & Paul Spedaliere. noons at 1:00 pm. All are welcome to come for a creative, social afternoon. Drop-in fee: $1 members / $2 non. Newcomers welcome. Convenor: Diane Barley 519-846-1033.

Jean Haines 519-843-4408 or the Centre if you would like to join or if you have a quilt that needs to be quilted. (If you would like to learn to quilt, please contact the Centre for quilt courses offered).

• Scrabble Friendly competition and fun!

WANTED: YOUR This group welcomes newcomers PROGRAM IDEAS and meets Friday mornings at • Do you have an idea for a 9:30 am. Drop-in fee: $1 memnew drop-in activity? bers / $2 non. Convenor: Trudy • Are you interested in taking a Kelly 519-843-2506. course, seminar or workshop • Shuffleboard you don’t see offered?

Join us for fun, friendship and • Do you have a skill you would gentle exercise on Mondays at like to teach others?

1:00 pm. Drop-in fee: $1 mem- • Is there a movie you would bers / $2 non. Beginners are most like to see? welcome! We will teach you the Please share your ideas by game. Contact Convenor: Joan contacting Kathryn Morgan Lambert 519-787-1881 or Fern 519-787-1814. (Currently Saunders 519-843-3777. programming for Fall 2009).

day at 9:45 am. For more information contact Victoria Park Seniors Centre or Jane Watson 519-843-2262.

• Special Events Volunteers are needed to help with food preparation, set up and organization for special events.

Please contact Kathryn Morgan 519-787-1814.

PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS: All classes are subject to cancellation if there are insufficient registrations. If your class is cancelled due to insufficient enrolment, you can transfer to another class or receive a full refund.

ERRORS: While precautions are taken to ensure correct information, sometimes mistakes are made. If REFUNDS: an error occurs in this publication, the computer registration Did you know that if you pay with system will be taken as the cor- your credit card or debit card we can refund your card should your rect information. course be cancelled? Consider using your credit card or debit care to register for a course or bus trip – no more waiting for a cheque in the mail!

• Stamp Collecting We are interested in getting this drop-in group going! If interested, contact the Centre.

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• Table Tennis Exercise in disguise! It’s fun, noncompetitive play. Group meet Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am & VOLUNTEERS Thursday afternoon at 1:00 pm.

NEEDED: Newcomers welcome! Drop-in • Line Dancing Volunteer fee: $1 members / $2 non. Con- Could you help teach line dancvenor: Valerie Benn 519-846- ing? We need another volunteer 8106. or two to help out with the Thursday morning class. Please contact • Walking Groups Monday afternoons at 1:30 pm Victoria Park Seniors Centre 519(including statutory holidays) 787-1814 or Convenor: Marie meeting at the Centre to explore Burkitt 519-846-0036. a different area each week. No • Chess Instructor cost. All walking levels welcome! Interested in teaching someone Contact: Brian Dowling 519-843- the game of chess? Let us know!

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Monday-Friday Mornings at 9:00 Volunteers are needed to help on am meeting at the track in Victo- the Centre’s Program Committee, which plans and organizes speria Park. No cost. All welcome!

Walking poles are available for cial events and fundraisers for the use. Contact: Donna Wagenaar Centre. This Committee meets once a month on the first Mon519-843-4754

ACTIVE YOUTH COOPERATIVE Fitness kits will be available for use by all youth organization leaders in Centre Wellington. These kits are available on a sign-out basis and there is NO COST involved. Funding for these kits were made available through the “Communities in Action” fund through the Province of Ontario.

Kits are designed for: • Dry land training activities • Summer or Day camp activities • Pre-season sports preparation • Activity challenges • On-going cross training for sports or cultural groups Each kit comes with fitness equipment and instructions, all you have to do is call the Sportsplex at 843-2800 to sign up for Leader/Coach training sessions being held in June.

These sessions will be run by a certified fitness instructor!

June is Parks & Recreation Month Join us throughout June to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month!

A number of recreation activities for all age groups, interest and abilities are available to you to help you get in motion.

Be active everyday ... for your health!

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JULY 10 TO AUGUST 2, 2009

THE ELORA FESTIVAL AND SINGERS

Tickets and Information 33 Henderson Street, Elora 519.846.0331 1.888.747.7550 info@elorafestival.com www.elorafestival.com

Artistic Director Noel Edison

BERLIOZ REQUIEM • OLIVER JONES TRIO DAWN UPSHAW • CONCERTS IN THE QUARRY ANDRÉ LAPLANTE • A NIGHT AT THE OPERA CARMINA BURANA • BILLIE HOLIDAY SONGBOOK

July 23 - 26, 2009

Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, Fergus Ontario

Over 25 hours of music all weekend - Terri Clark * - George Canyon - Doc Walker - Tara Oram - Settlers Creek - Dry County - The Back Roads Band - Shelly Rastin Band - Dan Badger & Tailgate - Loverboy - Stampeders - Trooper - Adam Gregory - New Cumberland - Ally Howatt - Moonshine - Steelecounty - Pauly and the Goodfellas

Show & Shine - over 400 trucks Truck & Tractor Pulls Trade Show Demolition Derby Camping Family Fun Zone Robertson Amusements (Free Midway**)

Live Music Thursday July 23, 2009 Terri Clark concert in Diamond Entertainment Area Local truck pulls - gas and diesel Trade show Robertson Amusements / Family Fun Zone

Friday July 24, 2009 Loverboy - Trooper concert Live music in Diamond Entertainment Area Empire State Pullers and GLTTPA Trade Show Truck News “Owner Operator of the Year� award Robertson Amusements / Family Fun Zone

Saturday July 25, 2009 Garden Tractor pulls Highway Tractor pulls Great lakes Truck and Tractor Pullers Empire State Pullers Live music in Diamond Entertainment area Doc Walker concert Trade Show Robertson Amusements / Family Fun Zone Beef BBQ Saturday Night Light Show

Gate Admission Adults: Thursday Friday or Saturday Sunday Weekend Pass

$10.00 $25.00 $20.00 $60.00

Students (15-19) & Seniors (over 60) Thursday $5.00 Friday, Saturday or Sunday $15.00 Weekend Pass $40.00 Kids (5-14) Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday $5.00 Weekend Pass $15.00 Kids under 5 free

GATES OPEN (for the general Public)

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

6:00pm 12:00pm 9:00am 8:00am

* Terri Clark concert is $15.00 plus regular gate admission ** Free midway is included with regular gate admission

Show & Shine, Camping & Tickets available online www.fergustruckshow

Sunday July 26, 2009 Truckers Breakfast in the Complex hall Transport For Christ Church Service Live music in the Diamond Entertainment Area Show and Shine Awards George Canyon concert Robertson Amusements / Family Fun Zone Thrill Show Productions Demolition Derby

A weekend full of chrome, horsepower, music, camping and family fun

For more information:

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