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2018
EXPLORE
COLLINGWOOD
Community Activity Guide
Spring & Summer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOWN HALL INFORMATION 4
TRANSIT INFORMATION 5
PRC DEPARTMENT 6
HEALTHY KIDS COMMUNITY CHALLENGE 8
ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAMS
Arts & Crafts 10
Education 10
Film 11
Heritage 11
Horticulture 11
Literary Arts 11
Performing Arts - Dance, Music, Drama 12
A WELCOME FROM THE MAYOR OF THE Visual Arts 13
TOWN OF COLLINGWOOD
SPORTS & RECREATION PROGRAMS
Welcome to Collingwood’s Spring & Summer Aquatics 13
Community Activity Guide! Baseball 15
Cards & Games 15
Now that the warmer weather is finally here, it’s a Childrens Recreational 16
great time to get outside and discover something Croquet 16
new! Shake off the winter blues and get yourself Fitness 16
moving and active! Hockey 17
Lawn Bowling 17
Here in Collingwood we’re fortunate enough to Paddling 18
be located in the heart of a four-season recreation Rowing 18
region, with more than 70 km of trails that visit some Sailing 18
of the most picturesque locations on Georgian Bay. Skating 19
Collingwood is well known for its many recreational Soccer 19
Tennis 22
opportunities, and our community has shown a
Youth Recreational 22
commitment to being active and encouraging
everyone to live a healthy lifestyle. The Town of
Collingwood is pleased to help play a role. COLLINGWOOD TRAILS MAP 20-21
Our Community Based Strategic Plan was MARCH BREAK & SUMMER CAMPS 24
developed primarily through public input, and
identified “healthy lifestyle” as one of five goals for LOCAL BUSINESS REC PROGRAMS 26
the Town of Collingwood. Our residents have shown
that recreation is an important part of why they SPECIAL EVENTS
choose to live, work and play in Collingwood. March 32
April 32
This activity guide brings together a variety of May 33
June 33
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activities and events offered throughout the
community, giving everyone a chance to discover July 34
a new way to keep moving (Croquet anyone?), August 35
or continue with their favourite activity (the
Collingwood Elvis Festival celebrates 24 years in FEEDBACK
2018!). There is truly something for everyone! Feedback? Good or bad, we want to know! Please let us
know what you think of the 2018 Spring & Summer
On behalf of Council and staff, we welcome you to
Community Activity Guide. Did we miss anything?
discover your active and engaged lifestyle alongside Do you have recommendations for future editions?
our natural surroundings and vibrant downtown core. Visit www.collingwood.ca/contact and send us your thoughts.
If you have any questions about Collingwood, PLEASE NOTE:
please feel free to contact me or staff at the Town Not all of the programs and events listed in the guide are
Hall, or visit us at www.collingwood.ca. municipally-run and therefore aren’t endorsed in any way by
the municipality.
Yours truly,
COVER PHOTO CREDITS:
Lane Swim and Adult & Youth by Doug Burlock Photography.
Bike, Canada Day and Play by Jennifer Parker.
ArtXpress by Kaiden Collver.
Sandra Cooper, Mayor
Town of Collingwood
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TOWN HALL
INFORMATION
2014 - 2018 Council
COUNCIL INFORMATION
Photo courtesy of Dave West Photography.
Members of the public are welcome to attend any meeting
BACK ROW:
of Council or Committees of Council. An up-to-date
schedule can be found on our website or by asking at
Councillor Bob Madigan Town Hall. For more information on meetings of Council,
bmadigan@collingwood.ca, 705-606-1924 and how to Connect to Collingwood, please visit
www.collingwood.ca/Connect .
Councillor Kathy Jeffery
kjeffery@collingwood.ca, 705-441-4081
TOWN HALL CONTACTS
Mayor Sandra Cooper Collingwood Town Hall is located at 97 Hurontario
scooper@collingwood.ca, 705-445-8451 Street in the downtown core. Regular office hours are
8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday. The office is closed on
Councillor Deb Doherty statutory holidays.
TOWN HALL INFORMATION
ddoherty@collingwood.ca, 705-321-9774 (c)
For general inquiries, please call
705-444-7274 (h)
705-445-1030 or email townhall@collingwood.ca
Councillor Kevin Lloyd
klloyd@collingwood.ca, 705-444-4207 Municipal information, including a staff contact list, is
available online at www.collingwood.ca
FRONT ROW:
The mailing address for Town Hall is:
From
Councillor MikeL-R, back row: Councillor Bob 97
Edwards Madigan,
HurontarioCouncillor
Street, P.O. Kathy
Box 157,Jeffery,
Mayor Sandra Cooper, Councillor Deb Doherty, Councillor Kevin Lloyd.
medwards@collingwood.ca, 705-441-5037 Collingwood, ON, L9Y 3Z5
Deputy Mayor Brian Saunderson /TownCollingwood
From L-R, front row: Councillor
bsaunderson@collingwood.ca, Mike
705-443-0167 Edwards, Deputy Mayor Brian Saunderson,
@TownCollingwood
Councillor Tim Fryer
Councillor Tim Fryer, Councillor Cam Ecclestone.
E xperience Collingwood and celebrate
tfryer@collingwood.ca, 705-441-2390 everything that makes this region the
perfect place to live, work and play
Councillor Cam Ecclestone through our online community
cecclestone@collingwood.ca, 705-443-7526
/ExperienceCollingwood
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TRANSIT
INFORMATION
Photo courtesy of Dave West Photography.
COLLTRANS, THE TOWN OF ROUTE INFO
COLLINGWOOD’S PUBLIC COLLTRANS
TRANSIT SYSTEM For more information, including routes, please call
705-446-1196 or visit www.collingwood.ca/colltrans
Colltrans provides a convenient alternative to TIMES FARES MONTHLY PASS
driving within Collingwood. There are three
Monday-Friday Adults $2.00 Seniors Adults $40
regularly-scheduled transit routes. Bus service 6:30am-9pm & Students $1.50
operates on all days except statutory holidays. Saturday 7am-6pm Children under Seniors &
Buses are fully accessible and can be used for 5 years Free Students $30
Sunday 9am-5pm
wheelchairs, motorized scooters, pull-behind
shopping carts, as well as strollers and ski
equipment. All buses are outfitted with bike racks COLLINGWOOD/WASAGA TRANSIT LINK
which are available for use at no extra charge. For more information, including routes, please call
705-446-1196 or visit www.collingwood.ca/colltrans
TIMES FARES MONTHLY PASS
FARE MANAGEMENT AND AUTOMATED STOP
ANNOUNCEMENT SYSTEM Monday-Saturday $2 one way, $40
6am-8pm non-transferrable
The Colltrans fare management system provides
Sunday 7am-10am,
transit riders with more flexibility by offering 3pm-8pm
fare types such as Smart Cards and multi-rider
passes in addition to on-board purchases. The
automated stop announcement system helps COLLINGWOOD/BLUE MOUNTAINS
meet accessibility requirements and improves TRANSIT LINK
For more information, including routes, please call
rider experience by providing audio and visual 705-446-1196 or visit www.collingwood.ca/colltrans
announcements of upcoming stops. Look for this TIMES FARES MONTHLY PASS
system on all Colltrans, Transit Link, and Wasaga
Monday-Sunday $2 one way $40
Beach Transit routes. 7am-10am, 3pm-7pm
RED CROSS PARA TRANSIT
For more information, including routes, please call 705-
721-3313 x5206 or visit www.collingwood.ca/colltrans TRANSIT INFORMATION
TIMES FARES MONTHLY PASS
Monday-Friday $2 N/A
7am-5pm
ACE CABS ACCESSIBLE TAXI SERVICE
On-demand accessible transportation within the Town of
Collingwood. Hours of service are 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Users are no longer required to pre book the service from 6:00
p.m. - midnight. Rates will continue to run on a meter.
SERVICE PHONE: 705-445-3300 (Follow prompts for shuttle service)
SERVICE EMAIL: dispatchacecabs@rogers.com
TIMES FARES SERVICE AREA
24 hours a day, Metered rate Collingwood, The Blue
365 days a year Mountains, Clearview
Township, Wasaga Beach.
Additional destinations
available upon request.
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PRC
DEPARTMENT
WHAT WE DO
The Town of Collingwood, Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture (PRC) strives to enhance quality of life and
promote healthy living in Collingwood by providing access to a wide range of recreational, cultural and active living
opportunities. PRC facilitates sport, recreation and cultural initiatives throughout the community. Our department
provides exciting recreational opportunities in our parks, trail system, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, along our
waterfront and in our harbour on Georgian Bay.
CUSTOMER SERVICE in Collingwood and the region February 15-18,
2008. This grant strives to increase opportunities for
REPRESENTATIVES athletes with a disability to pursue competitive goals
and achieve their personal potential, and develop,
The Parks, Recreation & Culture Department Customer promote and enhance amateur sport at the community
Service Representatives (CSRs) are your direct line to level. Applications are available online year round.
our department. These friendly and helpful individuals
are available by phone, email or in person, conveniently
located at the Centennial Aquatic Centre at 451 COLLINGWOOD BUSKER
Third Street. They are available to answer or direct all PROGRAM
questions pertaining to the programs and services of
the department and to receive feedback. Contact them Are you a musician, artist, singer, dancer, juggler or
today at 705-444-2500 or prc@collingwood.ca. other entertainer who would like to busk in downtown
Collingwood this summer?
GRANTS & BURSARIES Auditions for 2018 busking licenses will be held starting
The PRC Department offers the following financial in April. All ages are welcome. Youth under 16 must be
assistance programs to not-for-profit community accompanied by an adult.
groups and organizations:
Successful applicants must obtain an annual licence for
Community Recreation & Culture Grant Program $25 for Collingwood residents and $50 for non-residents
The objective of this financial support program is to to perform as often as you wish at designated locations
until December 31, 2018.
PRC DEPARTMENT
assist Collingwood-based groups in developing or
expanding local projects that encourage participation
in arts, culture, sport and recreation. Applications for Contact artsandculture@collingwood.ca or 705-444-
this grant are accepted annually in the fall. 2500 x3287.
In-Kind Facility Grant Program
The Town of Collingwood offers in-kind (non-cash) PUBLIC ART PROGRAM
facility grants to groups and organizations providing a The Public Art Program aims to
specific event to the general public that is intended for enrich the lives of Collingwood
the common good of Collingwood residents. Requests residents and visitors by
for support can be submitted at any time throughout enhancing public spaces,
the year however, once the upper dollar limit for in- fostering cultural identity and
kind requests has been reached, no further support pride, promoting creativity,
will be available. and encouraging dialogue
among citizens. To learn more
2008 Ontario Paralympic Winter Championship about public art in Collingwood, visit the Public Art
Legacy Grant Map at www.collingwood.ca/publicart.
This program fosters the goals of the 2008 Ontario
Paralympic Winter Championships which were held
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Collingwood celebrated Canada’s 150th with a SHIPYARDS AMPHITHEATRE
community mural project comprised of 150+ pieces
cut by students of Collingwood Collegiate Institute
and painted by community members and visitors
at various events throughout the year. The multi-
coloured and shaped pieces celebrate the diversity
of Canada’s regions and cultures. Pictured with the
mural mounted at the waterfront promenade, is
project designer Shane Durnford.
The Shipyards Amphitheatre, located at the north
end of Maple Street, is a picturesque venue
complete with natural stone seating for 200+ and a
breathtaking backdrop for outdoor theatre, musical
performances, poetry readings, etc. The venue is
equipped with a performance stage and ample
electricity and is easily reached by road, water, or
trail.
PRC DEPARTMENT CONTACT
55 Ste. Marie Street, Third Floor
P.O. Box 157
Collingwood, ON L9Y 3Z5
Photo by Dave West Photography 705-444-2500
prc@collingwood.ca
collingwood.ca
COMMUNITY SPACES
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FOR RENT ExperienceCollingwood
The Parks, Recreation & Culture Department
has several meeting rooms, facilities and parks
available for use. Consider renting one of these
spaces for your next function or gathering. Parks
need only be booked if your function or event
requires exclusive use of the space. Full and partial
park bookings are permitted. Call for current rental Did you know that children are more
rates or view online at www.collingwood.ca.parks- likely to eat two halves or four quarter
rec-culture/park-facility-rentals.
pieces of fruit than one whole piece?
SPLASH PARTIES
PRC DEPARTMENT
Make Wednesday your walk and wheel
day, to school, to work, or to play!
Did you know that children who eat a lot
of veggies and fruit when they are young
Celebrate your special occasion with a pool party
tend to continue this eating habit when
at Centennial Aquatic Centre! Enjoy one hour in the
pool and one hour in the party room with up to 25 they’re adults?
guests for only $111.75+HST. Hosted on Saturdays
and Sundays at 1pm or 4pm throughout the
year. Families supply the food and non-alcoholic
beverages of their choosing. Larger parties can be Walk and talk with your children to
accommodated for an additional lifeguarding fee. teach them to be road ready.
Centennial Aquatic Centre admission standards
apply. Call to reserve your booking. 705-444-2500.
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The Collingwood Community Activity Guide offers a
wide range of activities to keep Collingwood residents
active and healthy this spring and summer. Kids move
more when they are outside. Discover the many parks
and trails that our community has to offer.
In partnership with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health
Unit, Georgian Bay Family Health Team and Healthy
Kids Community Challenge, Be Well tips have been
placed throughout the activity guide. Health can
happen everywhere, every day. Build health into your
day, your way.
Power Off and Play!
Make sure to look for these
Build a balanced day! Creating a balanced day
replaces some screen time with other activities
HEALTH ICONS
including active play. Meal or snack time and sleep throughout the guide for
time are particularly important times for powering great tips on living healthy!
off devices. Play supports a child’s development and
contributes to their physical, social and emotional
well-being. It all starts when we encourage kids to
power off and play! 10 Hours of Sleep
Choose to Boost Veggies and Fruit
5 Fruits & Veggies
Vegetables and fruit are essential to kids’ health. They
are a great choice to satisfy hunger any time of the
day. Vegetables and fruit help provide children and
families with the vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, and 2 Hours of Screen Time
overall energy needed to be physically active and play.
Water does Wonders 1 Hour of Physical Activity
Water is the natural and free choice for kids to stay
hydrated. Water is extremely important for good
health. It is also a simple, convenient, and low-cost 0 Sugar Sweetened Beverages
option for quenching thirst. Make water your first
choice of drink throughout the day.
Run. Jump. Play Every Day Be Well.
BeWellCommunity.ca
Physical activity every day is important for growing
children. Being physically active can mean a range
HEALTHY KIDS
of activities including playground games like tag or CONTACT
skipping, cycling to school or structured sports. What 705-444-2500 x3260
is important is that kids of all ages are active for at
healthykids@collingwood.ca
least 60 minutes a day.
www.collingwood.ca/HealthyKids
Look for the Blue W decal
in participating shop and
restaurant windows to find a
water bottle refill location.
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The 2018 Municipal Election will be held on Monday, October 22, 2018. This election includes the election of
Collingwood Council including the position of Mayor, Deputy Mayor and seven Councillors, as well as school
board trustees.
NEW for 2018 - Internet & Telephone Voting
The Municipal Elections Act (MEA) is the legislation which governs the operation and administration of the
municipal elections. The MEA has been updated with a number
of changes, including key dates.
In the 2018 Municipal Election, Collingwood voters along with
its neighbouring municipalities will cast their ballot using the
Internet or Telephone. These methods provide flexibility which
allows for a longer voting period than traditional voting. It is
also more convenient, more accessible, and better enables
electors to exercise their right to vote. Results will be available
sooner than the previous vote by mail voting system, with
complete accuracy.
Important Dates:
Nomination Period: Tuesday May 1, 2018 - July 27, 2018
This is the period where prospective candidates can file nomination papers to run for office. Until a
candidate files nomination papers, no campaigning can take place. Each candidate is required to submit 25
supporting signatures from eligible voters with their nomination paper.
Voters’ List: Launch February 15, 2018
MPAC will be providing an on-line tool called Voter Lookup that allows voters to confirm that they are on the
voters’ list and that their information is accurate. It will also allow voters to correct or add their names to the list.
For more information, please visit VoterLookup.ca.
Election Day: Monday, October 22, 2018
Voters will be able to cast a ballot via the Internet or telephone during the election period begins until October
22 at 8:00 p.m., EST. Results will be posted to our website and social media accounts, as soon as they are
available.
For more information on the Collingwood
Municipal Election 2018, please visit:
www.Collingwood.ca/Election.
More information will be added as details
become available.
For information related to the provincial election being held on June 7, 2018 visit elections.on.ca.
2018
PROGRAMS
ARTS & CRAFTS Art Sprouts and Art Jam with Sabrina Parrish
Join local artist Sabrina Parrish for four weeks of exciting art classes!
Master the fundamentals of art, including: drawing, painting, and
Painting
sculpting. Artists will learn the basics of life drawing and portraiture,
Artists are to bring their own paintings and supplies and paint for 3
sculpting with wire and clay and painting landscapes with acrylic.
hours.
Week 1: Life Drawing; Week 2: Portraiture; Week 3: Painting; Week 4:
DATES TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE Sculpting
Thursdays 9am – Collingwood 50+ Membership to DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
12pm Leisure Time Collingwood Leisure
Club, 100 Time Club of $25 May 26th – June 16th, BMFA, 163 4-7 years $45 (Art
Minnesota per year plus an Saturdays, 10am – Hurontario (Art Sprouts) or $65
Street activity fee of $2 11:30am (Art Sprouts), Street Sprouts), (Art Jam) for
1pm – 3pm (Art Jam) 8 – 13 years 4 Saturdays.
Collingwood Leisure Time Club (Art Jam) Art supplies
included.
705-445-9685 • www.collingwoodleisuretime.com
Magic of Children in the Arts
Art Sprouts with Jordan Eveland 705-812-2914 • www.magicofchildren.ca
Jordan Eveland will provide instruction on various art projects including:
Week 1 – Modigliani Inspired Portraits. Explore Italian artist Amedeo
Modigliani, known for his distinctive portraits painted with elongated Magic at the Market
faces and figures. Free Saturday Children’s art classes at the Collingwood Farmer’s market.
Week 2 – Zany Zebra Collage. Have fun with pattern play while DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
exploring cut and paste collage creating zany zebra creations. May 19th – October Municipal Parking Lot, All ages Free
Week 3 – Imaginary “Pop Up” Cities. Create an amazing imaginary 13th, Saturdays, Second & Pine Street
city using 2-D relief design to create a pop up effect. 8:30am – 1pm
Week 4 – Andy Goldsworthy Inspired Earth Art. Make ‘Earth Art’ and
create a nature inspired sculpture based on work by Andy Godlsworthy Magic of Children in the Arts
with emphasis on colour, pattern, line, and movement. 705-812-2914 • www.magicofchildren.ca
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
April 14th – May 5th, BMFA, 163 4-7 $45 for 4
Saturdays, 10am – Hurontario years Saturdays. EDUCATION &
11:30am Street Art supplies
included. LIFELONG LEARNING
ARTS & CULTURE
Magic of Children in the Arts Homework Help for Teens
705-812-2914 • www.magicofchildren.ca Looking for help with homework? Drop by the Nook for free tutoring
by trained adult volunteers in English, math, science, and French, plus
assistance in writing essays and research papers.
Art Jam with Jordan Eveland DATES TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
Jordan Eveland will provide instruction on various art projects including:
Week 1 & 2 – 3-D Colour Wheel. Blend it! Design it! Build it! Wednesdays 6pm- Collingwood Public Grades Free
Students will learn colour theory using the colour wheel and about 8pm Library, 55 Ste Marie 8-12
three-dimensional shape and sculpture. Street
Week 3 & 4 – Nylon Wire Sculpture. Students will learn to about
Collingwood Public Library
three-dimensional design and sculpture and how to manipulate wire
and a variety of materials to create a sculpture using nylon, wire, wood, 705-445-1571 • www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca
and paint.
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
April 14th – May 5th, BMFA, 163 8-13 $65 for 4 Vegetables and fruit are filled with vitamins
Saturdays, 10am – Hurontario years Saturdays. and minerals that help your body to grow
11:30am Street Art supplies
included. and your brain to learn.
Magic of Children in the Arts
705-812-2914 • www.magicofchildren.ca
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Collingwood Cinema Club Collingwood Horticultural Society/
Enjoy movies at the Galaxy that would not usually be screened in a smaller Collingwood Garden Club
community. The Collingwood Cinema Club screens quality Canadian We all admire a well-tended garden and love the tree-lined streets of
and International films from September through May at the Galaxy our community. Do you want to find out more about your own garden?
Theatre, three Mondays per month at 4pm, 6:30pm, and 9pm. Become Do you want to be part of a group that offers: a great way to meet your
a subscriber or purchase single tickets if seats available. See website for neighbours and others in the community interested in gardening; a
subscription information. way to learn more about plants - what to plant, when to plant, where
DATES TIMES LOCATION FEE to plant, what plants to avoid and how to care for your yard; and,
See 4pm, The Galaxy Subscriptions range from $76 to the chance to make a positive contribution to your community by
website 6:30pm, Theatre, 6 $170 and are available on the beautifying your street or the Town’s Arboretum? Then consider the
9pm Mountain website. Buy subscriptions in May/ benefits of joining the Collingwood Horticultural Society/Collingwood
Road June before the season starts. Garden Club. We are 60+ members eager to share our gardening
If seats are available individual successes (and failures) while answering your questions about “how
tickets can be purchased for $10 does your garden grow?” Our membership costs are low, but our value
to the 6:30pm and 9pm screenings is high. Come and see for yourself!
DATES TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
Collingwood Cinema Club Second 7:30pm Trinity United All ages $20 per
705-444-8444 • www.collingwoodcinemaclub.com Wednesday of with some Church, 140 individual
each month with exceptions Maple St. or $30 for
some exceptions a family
HERITAGE Collingwood Horticultural Society/
Collingwood Garden Club
Collingwood Museum collingwoodgardenclub2015@gmail.com
Visit the Collingwood Museum and explore Collingwood’s rich www.gardenontario.org/site.php/collingwood
history, including our area’s First Nations heritage, the town’s rail and
ship histories, and the unique and unusual collections of the Huron
Institute. Changing exhibits throughout the year make the Museum a
prime location for anyone wishing to learn more about Collingwood’s
heritage. In addition to exhibits, the Collingwood Museum offers
LITERARY ARTS
special events, educational programs, archives and research facilities,
image reproduction services, and a gift shop. Individual, family, and Baby & Me
corporate memberships are available which include such benefits Enjoy an afternoon at the Library with your baby with songs, rhymes,
as free museum admission, discounts on gift shop items and image stories, and more.
reproduction services, invitations to special events and exhibit DATES TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
receptions, free access to research archives and research facilities by
Thursdays 1pm Collingwood 0-12 months, Free
appointment. Public Library, with caregiver
DATES TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE 55 Ste Marie
Mondays – 9am- 45 St. Paul All Admission by Street
Sundays 5pm Street ages donation. $3 per
person recommended. Collingwood Public Library
Memberships start at 705-445-1571 • www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca
$20 for individuals
Toddler Tales
Town of Collingwood • 705-445-4811 Bring your toddler for a morning at the Library where you’ll enjoy
museum@collingwood.ca • www.collingwood.ca/museum songs, stories, finger plays, activity time, and more.
DATES TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
Wednesdays 10:30am Collingwood Public 1-3 Free
ARTS & CULTURE
Collingwood and District Historical Society Library, 55 Ste Marie years
The CDHS hosts a series of monthly meetings, each featuring a speaker Street
who presents a topic that is local and historical in nature. Local people
and businesses of Collingwood’s history are frequent subjects of the Collingwood Public Library
meetings. The list of upcoming lectures is listed in the event section of
this guide.
705-445-1571 • www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca
DATES TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
Story Time
First Monday of 7pm Leisure Time All CDHS Share the excitement and joy of reading with stories and a craft every
most months Club, 100 ages membership week at Story Time.
Minnesota St. or $5
DATES TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
Collingwood and District Historical Society Wednesdays 2pm Collingwood Public Library, 3-5 Free
705-445-1119 • www.collingwoodhistoricalsociety.ca 55 Ste. Marie Street years
Collingwood Public Library
705-445-1571 • www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca
Tap or bottled water? Tap water is often
the best choice for drinking water. It
is free, convenient and good for the
environment.
collingwood.ca 11Teen Writing Group Violin Lessons
Are you already writing or do you want to start? Join us at the library Taught by a professional classical musician, the violin lessons are
for weekly interactions with other teen writers! Complete fun activities offered to individuals on a first come, first served basis and will be
to strengthen your writing. offered to students who qualify as “interested individual”. The
DATES TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE lessons are free, however there is a monthly cost of $20 for the rental
of a violin. A perfect violin student will be interested in learning
Fridays 4pm- Collingwood Public Library, 13-18 Free violin, will have the willingness to practice independently of lessons
5pm 55 Ste. Marie Street and the ability to learn in both an individual and group setting.
Collingwood Public Library DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
705-445-1571 • www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca Saturday all day (time Collingwood All Free + $20
to be solidified upon Public Library, 55 ages monthly
registration) and Monday Ste Marie Street rental fee
TD Summer Reading Club evenings. for violin
Don’t fall behind this summer – join the TD Summer Reading Club at
8 week sessions.
the Collingwood Public Library. Pick up your kit anytime during the
month of June and start reading July 1 to earn free books! 5th Street Creative Initiatives
DATES LOCATION AGES FEE 5thstreetca.wordpress.com
July 1st – August Collingwood Public Library, 55 3 – 12 Free
30th Ste. Marie Street Bay Youth Ensemble
The Bay Youth Ensemble is for teenagers with some playing experience
Collingwood Public Library who love performing music together. It is an after-school woodwind and
705-445-1571 • www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca brass, hand bell and strings ensemble. The Bay Youth Ensemble was
founded in November 2014 and reformed in September 2016 with new
Director Keiko Yoden-Kuepfer and Instrumental Coach Susan Connolly.
PERFORMING ARTS – DATES TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
DANCE, MUSIC, DRAMA Fridays,
January-
Winds &
Brass 4pm-
All Saints’
Anglican
14+ Membership fee
$15.00 per year, $30
June 6pm, Strings Church, per month for Winds
Line Dancing 5:45pm- 32 Elgin & Brass, $10 per
Line Dancing to assorted types of music. 6:45pm Street month for strings.
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE Bay Youth Ensemble
Mondays Collingwood 50+ Membership to www.facebook.com/TheBayYouthEnsemble/
1:30pm and Leisure Time Collingwood Leisure
Tuesdays Club, 100 Time Club of $25 per
10:30am Minnesota Street year plus an activity ChoralWorks Chamber Choir
fee of $2 per time A chamber choir under the direction of Brian Rae, focusing on
performing some of the greatest choral music ever composed.
Collingwood Leisure Time Club Interested singers call Brian Rae at 705-444-5857 for an audition.
705-445-9685 • www.collingwoodleisuretime.com DATES TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
Rehearsals every 7pm- Collingwood All Membership
The Sound Investment Community Choir Monday night, 9pm Public Library, ages fee $150.00
The Sound Investment Community Choir is a soprano, alto, tenor, and September to 55 Ste. Marie for two
bass choir which holds its rehearsals in Collingwood. The members December and Street seasons.
consist of people from all over the South Georgian Bay area – from January to May.
Wasaga Beach, Creemore, Stayner, Kimberley, Meaford, Thornbury,
Duntroon, Town of Blue Mountains, and Collingwood. At least two ChoralWorks Chamber Choir
concerts are performed each year, spring and Christmas, under the 705-444-5857 • www.choralworks.ca
direction of Aaron Bell with Keiko Yoden-Kuepfer accompanying. The
Choir usually performs with special guests. Harmony North Chorus
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE Harmony North Chorus, under the direction of Catherine Robertson,
Mondays, 6:45pm First & Third Mondays at All Adults $85 per is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International. Come for the music, stay
ARTS & CULTURE
– 8:45pm Saints Anglican Church, 32 session for the friendships! September is “New Member Month” – come and
Elgin Street Second & Fourth enjoy four free vocal lessons with our qualified voice teacher/director.
Mondays at Sunset Manor, New members are welcome at any time and should contact Chris Steen
49 Raglan Street at 705-445-9308.
DATES TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
The Sound Investment Community Choir
Wednesdays, 6:45pm- Georgian Women $45 per
Jill Doble, 705-293-0573 year round 9:30pm Traditions, 18+ month
www.soundinvestmentchoir.ca Trott Blvd.
A Little Lunch Music Harmony North Chorus
Take a break with this series of lunch-hour performance workshops by a 705-445-9308 • www.harmonynorthchorus.com
variety of local musicians and other performing artists. Coffee, tea, and
treats provided.
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
First and third Collingwood All Free but Adventure starts in your backyard, build a
Tuesday of the Public Library, 55 ages donations fort, create an obstacle course or create a
month, Ste Marie Street appreciated
12:15pm – 1pm game with neighbourhood friends.
Collingwood Public Library
705-445-1571 • www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca
12 2018 PRC Community Activity GuideVISUAL ARTS Swimming Lessons
The Centennial Aquatic Centre offers Learn to Swim programs for all
ages through the Lifesaving Society. The various programs are offered
Art at the Collingwood Public Library for ages 4 months to 55+. The Centennial Aquatic Centre will be
Presented by the Arts Advisory Council of the Collingwood Public offering a variety of advanced courses such as Bronze Medallion, First
Library, art exhibitions are held throughout the year and feature work Aid, CPR, and NLS just to name a few. Please visit the town website or
by local artists in all stages of their careers. Large work is shown in the call for full details on all programs.
Art Walk and Bridge Gallery and more intimate work is displayed in the
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
FreeSchools World Literacy Room and Murray Clerkson Room.
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE Beginning April 10th for 9 Centennial All $65 for Parent
weeks, Time varies Aquatic ages & Tot and
Year round Collingwood Public Library, All ages Free Centre, 451 Preschool, $70
55 Ste Marie Street Third St. for Learn to Swim
Levels 1 - 6
Collingwood Public Library
705-445-1571 • www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca Town of Collingwood
705-444-2500 • www.collingwood.ca/parks-rec-culture
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Membership
The BMFA is a non-profit, charitable arts organization whose mission Canadian Swim Patrol
These levels are typically offered for ages 10+ during normal swimming
is to promote the arts, present creative programming and provide
lesson times. Rookie, Ranger and Star Patrol levels should be completed
educational opportunities in the South Georgian Bay region. The
before the participants progress into the three Bronze Awards.
BMFA hosts a variety of workshops and several exhibitions annually.
Membership to the BMFA is open to students, individuals, families and DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
organizations and provides members with discounts to local arts supply Beginning April 10th for Centennial Aquatic 10+ $80
stores, reduced entry fees to exhibitions, and fun social activities 9 weeks, Time Varies Centre, 451 Third
throughout the year. See the special event section of the Community Street
Activity Guide for exhibit information.
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
Town of Collingwood
705-444-2500 • www.collingwood.ca/parks-rec-culture
Year round BMFA Arts Centre, 163 All Varies
Hurontario St. ages
Masters Swim
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts For those considering joining the Masters Program, we are a dynamic
705-445-3430 • www.bmfa.ca group of swimmers ranging from competitive swimmers to triathletes
to recreational swimmers. Those looking to join should be able to
comfortably swim 1000-1500 metres, and be comfortable with a range of
swim strokes. We look forward to see you on the deck.
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
DID YOU KNOW? Beginning April 9th for Centennial Aquatic 25+ $90
The activities in this guide and many more could be eligible 8 weeks Centre, 451 Third
for financial assistance through the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Mondays 7pm – 8pm Street
program. Funding is available for kids aged 4-18 from and Thursdays 7:30pm –
families in financial need who want to get active, learn a 8:30pm
new sport or activity, or keep up with a sport or activity they Town of Collingwood
already enjoy. There are more than 70 activities that qualify 705-444-2500 • www.collingwood.ca/parks-rec-culture
including a variety of sports, dancing, swimming, martial
arts and community programs. Even Girl Guides and YMCA P ublic Swim
memberships can be funded by Jumpstart. Public swims are open to everyone, whether you are an advanced
swimmer or if you’re still wearing your water-wings. No pressure to
perform or swim fast – everyone is welcome to drift lazily and enjoy a
AQUATICS comfortable swim. These swims are an ideal time for people of all ages
to play in an aquatic setting. This is a drop-in program designed for all
ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
PASS PROGRAM
SPORTS & RECREATION
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
The Centennial Aquatic Centre has a pass program and pricing
structure that applies to its drop-in programs. Please visit the Town Centennial All See chart on
website or call for full Aquatic ages page 13
details on this program. Centre, 451
DAILY 1 MONTH 3 MONTHS 12 MONTHS Third St.
Child 0-2 Free
Town of Collingwood
Child/Youth 3-17 $3.25 $26.25 $67.00 $189.00 705-444-2500 • www.collingwood.ca/parks-rec-culture
Adult $4.25 $44.00 $88.00 $252.00
Older Adult (55+) $3.25 $26.25 $67.00 $189.00
Family* $9.00 $70.00 $179.00 $504.00
*Family must include at least one adult but not more than two
Add outdoor activity to the day. Sunlight
Avoid using screens close to bedtime. can help regulate sleep patterns.
collingwood.ca 13Family Swim Chartwell Aquafit
Family swim is a quieter time compared to public swim, set aside for Aquafit is an excellent water workout to aid with the development of
families to enjoy the pool together. A parent or guardian is expected cardiovascular and respiratory fitness, while providing multiple benefits
to be in the water with children. This provides quality bonding time toward achieving greater overall health. Aquafit enables participants
between parents and their children to enjoy the water together. to work at their own pace and ability level as part of the group. This
This is a drop-in program designed for all ages. Children must be is a drop-in program designed for adults. The last Wednesday of the
accompanied by a parent or guardian. month there will be an “Après Swim” social in the Observation Room
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE directly following the class. Please visit the town website or call for full
details on this program.
Please visit the Town Centennial All See chart on
Aquatic ages page 13 DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
website or call for full
details on this program. Centre, 451 Wednesdays Sept-June Centennial Aquatic 18+ Free
Third St. Centre, 451 Third St.
Town of Collingwood Town of Collingwood & Chartwell Georgian
705-444-2500 • www.collingwood.ca/parks-rec-culture Traditions • 705-444-2500
www.collingwood.ca/parks-rec-culture
Lane Swim
Enjoy a refreshing swim in a more focused and controlled atmosphere. Aquatherapy
During lane swimming, the pool is divided up into lanes so that Aquatherapy is a pool-based, low impact recreational exercise class.
determined swimmers can benefit from a structured environment and The classes are designed to help participants relieve stiffness, restore/
concentrate on their strokes. Lane swimming is an excellent fitness maintain joint range of motion, restore/maintain muscle strength,
activity that minimizes the risk of injury that is associated with some and improve posture. Classes are open to anyone who can transfer
land exercise. For safety reasons, no children are permitted on the and dress independently. Classes are suitable for individuals with
deck during this swim. Please visit the Town website or call for full limited to advanced mobility regardless of their previous activity level.
details on this program. DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
Please visit the Town Centennial Aquatic 18+ See
Morning, noon and Centennial 18+ unless See chart on website or call for Centre, 451 Third St. chart on
some evenings, please Aquatic training page 13 full details on this page 13
see current schedule on Centre, 451 with adult program.
website for exact times Third St. supervision
Town of Collingwood • 705-444-2500
Town of Collingwood www.collingwood.ca/parks-rec-culture
705-444-2500 • www.collingwood.ca/parks-rec-culture
Adult Swim
Water Therapy Come out to exercise, socialize or just relax. Two lanes will be available
During all Lane Swim times the Warm Water Pool is available for non- for Lane Swimmers. Please visit the Town website or call for full details
instructed drop-in time where adults may choose to walk or do water on this program.
exercise and stationary movement in the Warm Water Pool. This is a DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
great way to get active without impact. This routine is beneficial for
Please visit the Town Centennial 18+ See chart
injury rehabilitation, pregnant women, sport recovery and older adults.
website or call for full Aquatic Centre, on page 13
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE details on this program. 451 Third St.
Mornings, noon and some Centennial 18+ See chart Town of Collingwood • 705-444-2500
evenings, please see current Aquatic Centre, on page www.collingwood.ca/parks-rec-culture
schedule on website for 451 Third St. 13
exact times
TGIF Swims
Town of Collingwood Join the team at Centennial Aquatic Centre every Friday for “Thank
705-444-2500 • www.collingwood.ca/parks-rec-culture Goodness It’s FREE” Friday Swims! Come one, come all for this free
swim adventure.
Aquafit DATES TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
SPORTS & RECREATION
Aquafit is an excellent water workout to aid with the development of Fridays 7pm- Centennial Aquatic All Free
cardiovascular and respiratory fitness, while providing multiple benefits 8:30pm Centre, 451 Third St. Ages
toward achieving greater overall health. Aquafit enables participants to
work at their own pace and ability level as part of the group. This is a Town of Collingwood • 705-444-2500
drop-in program designed for adults. Please visit the Town website or www.collingwood.ca/parks-rec-culture
call for full details on this program.
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
PD Day Swims
Wednesdays 9am-10am Centennial 18+ See chart When elementary students are off school the Centennial Aquatic
September - June Aquatic Centre, on page Centre will have an afternoon Public Swim to entertain anyone who can
451 Third St. 13 make it to the pool from 2pm-4pm on scheduled PD Days.
Town of Collingwood DATES TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
705-444-2500 • www.collingwood.ca/parks-rec-culture PD Days throughout 2pm- Centennial All See
the school year 4pm Aquatic Centre, Ages chart on
451 Third St. page 13
Town of Collingwood • 705-444-2500
www.collingwood.ca/parks-rec-culture
Pack raw veggies and fresh fruit in your
lunch for easy snacking.
14 2018 PRC Community Activity GuideYMCA Aquatics
The YMCA developed the first nationally-recognized aquatic programs
BASEBALL
in 1931 and has continued to train aquatic leaders ever since. By
fostering relationship building, YMCA aquatic programs create a Collingwood Minor Baseball
positive atmosphere where members can both strive for and achieve Offering baseball programming for ages 3-21 years old. Teams
their personal goals. YMCA aquatic programs teach participants play in travelling leagues or in-house.
how to be safe, in and around water, and give them the sense of DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
accomplishment that comes from learning something new. The YMCA Season runs May Throughout 4-21 Varies depending
Learn to Swim Program is more than just stroke development. It is to September Collingwood and years on age
about building confidence and self-esteem and developing strong Simcoe County
values in our participants. Our highly-qualified instructors teach
participants how to swim safely, helping them to overcome their Collingwood Minor Baseball
fears and to develop life-long skills. Now at all YMCAs, enjoy the collingwoodminorbaseball.sites.teamsnap.com
convenience of rolling registration! Register only once and we will
take care of the rest. Rolling Registration provides your child with
continuous swim instruction, feedback and scheduling. In addition Collingwood & District Slo Pitch League
to swimming lessons, the YMCA also offers other aquatic programs A not-for-profit local slo pitch league that has more than 50
such as Aqua Sports & Games, Barracudas, Synchronized Swimming, teams playing from May through until September. There are
Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC), Lifesaving Sport, Instructor Club, Drop-in three men’s divisions, two ladies’ divisions, three co-ed and
Youth Lessons, Adult Drop-In Swim Lessons, Parent & Tot Drop-In Swim masters. The Collingwood & District Slo Pitch League is also
Lessons, Adult Masters & Stroke Improvement, Aquafit, Aqua Therapy, considering adding a ladies 3-pitch division for the 2018 season.
Water Walking, Private Swim Lessons, and Aquatic Personal Training. If you are interested in registering or learning more about this
DATES TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE division, please email John Miller at millbag19@gmail.com. This
is a great, organized way to stay active and enjoy the facilities
Year Varies Collingwood All Included with a YMCA offered by the Town of Collingwood. A perfect opportunity
round YMCA, 200 Ages Membership. The YMCA to test your skill level and stay fit through local activity that
Hume St. is for everyone. Financial has been a part of the community for decades. Watch for the
Assistance is available. Collingwood Beaverfest Tournament which takes place Canada
No one is turned away Day weekend throughout Collingwood.
due to inability to pay
the full fee. DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
May - September Central Park 18+. Exceptions Approximately
Collingwood YMCA
Weeknights Diamonds will be $100 per
705-445-5705 • www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca excluding considered for player which
Saturdays experienced includes
players with playoffs.
YMCA Advanced Aquatics written parental Registration
Bronze Star for ages 12-16 prepares candidates for Bronze Medallion, permission. Due Date:
while developing first aid, rescue and resuscitation skills. Bronze March 20,
Medallion & Emergency First Aid (prerequisite 13 years of age or 2018
Bronze Star) teaches candidates lifesaving principles, water safety and
rescue education. The exam fee and course materials are included Collingwood & District Slo Pitch League
in the cost. Bronze Cross &Standard First Aid/CPR C (prerequisite millbag19@gmail.com
Emergency First Aid and Bronze Medallion) is the next step in
becoming a lifeguard, and to further develop lifesaving and rescue
skills. The exam fee is included in the cost. National Lifeguard-NLP CARDS & GAMES
(prerequisite 16 years and current Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid
& CPR-C) provides an opportunity to develop the practical skills Duplicate Bridge
and knowledge required by lifeguards. Recognized as the standard Blue Mountain Duplicate Bridge Club collects ACBL points and
measurement of lifeguard performance in Canada, NLP education is requires BMDB Club membership. Collingwood Duplicate Bridge
designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, is a fun game and does not collect toward ACBL
good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude toward the DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
role of the lifeguard. The exam fee and course materials are included
in the cost. First Aid & CPR Courses provide comprehensive First Aid Blue Mountain Collingwood 50+ Blue Mountain
SPORTS & RECREATION
& CPR instruction. A variety of topics are covered from basic first aid Duplicate Club Leisure Time Duplicate Bridge Club
such as cardiovascular and breathing emergencies, CPR, prevention of - Tuesdays 1pm, Club, 100 has a membership
disease transmission, sudden medical conditions and injuries. A variety Wednesdays 7pm, Minnesota charge of its own.
of courses will be available including Emergency and Standard First Aid Thursdays 1pm Street Membership to the
and CPR Courses. Collingwood Collingwood Leisure
Duplicate Bridge Time Club of $25 per
DATES TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE - Tuesdays 7pm, year is required for all
Year Varies Collingwood All Varies. Discounts Thursdays 7pm, players, plus an activity
round YMCA, 200 Ages for YMCA Members. Fridays 1pm fee of $2 per activity.
Hume St. Financial Assistance to
pay for these courses Collingwood Leisure Time Club
is available for anyone 705-445-9685 • www.collingwoodleisuretime.com
who needs it. Email
jamie_berman@ymca.
ca for details.
Collingwood YMCA
705-445-5705 • www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca Before, during and after physical activity,
kids need to drink plenty of water. Choose
water first.
collingwood.ca 15Bid Euchre and Progressive Euchre YMCA Respite Care
Enjoy bid euchre and progressive euchre in a fun setting. At the Collingwood YMCA, your child with a special need can
participate in arts & crafts, sensory activities, gym activities and
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE swimming, while parents and guardians take a break! Support is
Bid Euchre every Collingwood 50+ Activity fee of $2 offered at a ratio of 1 staff: 2 children. There is a maximum of 6
Monday at 7pm. Leisure Time plus membership children per day. Email Jenny Marlatt for more information,
Progressive Euchre Club, 100 to Collingwood jenny.marlatt@sm.ymca.ca. Pre-registration is required.
every Friday at 7pm Minnesota Leisure Time Club
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
Street of $25 per year
Year Round Collingwood YMCA, 5-12 $40 + tax per
Collingwood Leisure Time Club Saturdays 200 Hume St. child, per day
705-445-9685 • www.collingwoodleisuretime.com 1pm – 4pm
Collingwood YMCA
Billiards 705-445-5705 • www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca
Play billiards and snooker!
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
Tuesdays,
Thursdays, and
Collingwood
Leisure Time
50+ Activity fee of $2
plus membership CROQUET
Fridays, 1pm Club, 100 to Collingwood
Minnesota Street Leisure Time Collingwood Croquet Club
Club of $25 per Coming soon to Collingwood! Watch for details.
year DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
Collingwood Leisure Time Club TBD Collingwood Lawn Bowling All TBD
705-445-9685 • www.collingwoodleisuretime.com Club Ages
www.collingwood.ca
Thursday Games
Play euchre or Mexican Train or Scrabble
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE FITNESS
Present – June, Collingwood 50+ Activity fee of $2
1pm, Thursdays Leisure Time plus membership
Club, 100 to Collingwood
Exercise Classes
Exercise for seniors. Stretching, cardio, and some weights.
Minnesota Street Leisure Time Club
of $25 per year DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
Every Monday, Collingwood 50+ Yearly membership to
Collingwood Leisure Time Club Thursday, and Leisure Time Collingwood Leisure Time
705-445-9685 • www.collingwoodleisuretime.com Friday Club, 100 Club of $25 per year plus
10:30am Minnesota $5 per class
Street
CHILDREN’S RECREATIONAL
Collingwood Leisure Time Club
YMCA Pre-School Programs 705-445-9685 • www.collingwoodleisuretimeclub.com
The Collingwood YMCA strives to align with Canadian Sport For
Life’s Long Term Athlete Development Model, giving participants Try it now at the Collingwood YMCA – Group Power
the skills they need to be active for life. Preschoolers participate Group Power is your hour of power! Blast all your muscles with
in Active Start programs where they learn basic movement skills this high-rep weight training workout. Using an adjustable
and link them together into play. They develop habits towards barbell, weight plates and body weight, Group Power
being active. There are lots of program options including: combines squats, lunges, presses and curls, with functional
Preschool Gym, Interactive Stories, Sensory Explorers, Music integrated exercises. Dynamic music and a motivating group
& Movement, Art and Science. Children can also participate in atmosphere will get your heart rate up, make you sweat,
Aqua Sports & Games, which is fully supervised in the water
SPORTS & RECREATION
and push you to a personal best! Group Power is for all ages
and led by trained YMCA staff. This program promotes and and fitness levels. Discover results, Discover Group Power!
encourages participation regardless of ability level, and allows
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
participants to develop skills in a variety of sports.
Year round Collingwood 13+ Drop-in programs are free
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
Times vary YMCA, 200 with a YMCA membership.
Year round, Collingwood 5 and Included with a YMCA Hume St. The YMCA is for everyone.
Varies YMCA, 200 under Membership or $5 for a Financial Assistance is
Hume St. Child Day Pass. The YMCA available. No one is turned
is for everyone. Financial away due to inability to
Assistance is available. No pay the full fee.
one is turned away due to
inability to pay the full fee. Collingwood YMCA
705-445-5705 • www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca
Collingwood YMCA
705-445-5705 • www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca
Kids that spend regular time outdoors are
happier and healthier.
16 2018 PRC Community Activity GuideYMCA Adult Fitness Womens Organized Shinny
For more than 30 years, the Collingwood YMCA has been dedicated Fun and exercise. Recreational hockey for women. All skill ability welcome.
to helping people live better lives through promoting healthy lifestyles DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
and encouraging them to get involved in making their community a
better place for everyone. Whether your goal is to increase strength April through mid June Central Park Arena, 18+ Approx. $120
and endurance, lose weight or stay active, the Y has something for Sundays at 8pm 85 Paterson Street
you! Joining a group fitness class is a great way to help keep you Collingwood Knights Women’s Hockey Club
on track towards reaching your personal fitness goals. Adult and 705-445-5374 • ivymartin@hotmail.com
senior participants can currently choose from over 100 fitness classes
and recreational sports opportunities each week including: Yoga,
Pilates, Group Power, Gravity, On The Move, Cycle, Chair Yoga, Core, Girls Summer Hockey Skill Development
Pickleball, Pump, Basketball, Badminton, Postnatal Conditioning, Girls hockey skill development. Fun and exercise. Inclusive to girls of
Cardio Kick, Boot Camp, and much more. The YMCA also has a state- all ages and ability.
of-the-art fitness centre, large gymnasium, yoga studio, group cycle DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
studio, swimming pool, saunas and a hot tub.
Mid May through July Central Park Arena, All TBD
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE Friday evenings, TBA 85 Paterson Street ages
Year round Collingwood 13+ Drop-in programs are free Collingwood Girls Hockey Association
Times vary YMCA, 200 with a YMCA membership
Hume St. or Day Pass. Registered
705-445-5374 • ivymartin@hotmail.com
workshops may have a fee. www.collingwoodgirlshockey.com
The YMCA is for everyone.
Financial Assistance is
available. No one is turned LAWN BOWLING
away due to inability to
pay the full fee.
Lawn Bowling - Membership
Collingwood YMCA An outdoor summer sport for all ages that provides social, league &
705-445-5705 • www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca tournament competition. Games at District & Provincial competitions
are also available. Play on our manicured green in Central Park. Dress
is summer casual with flat-soled shoes. Bowls are available for use.
YMCA Senior Fitness Instruction is provided.
Providing opportunities for seniors to stay active is important to
DATES TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
the YMCA. We offer a wide variety of exercise options specifically
designed for seniors, including: On-The-Move (a full body workout May 20 - Tuesdays, Collingwood All Full
including cardiovascular and muscle conditioning for the older adult); September Thursdays and Lawn ages membership
Aquafit (combination aerobic and muscle conditioning class taking 30 Fridays at 10am Bowling $150 for the
place in both shallow and deep water); Aqua Therapy (strengthen and Mondays, Tuesdays Club, season
stretch in this shallow water workout on Thursday mornings); Pickleball and Thursdays at Central
(a tennis-like game played on a badminton-sized court); Chair Fitness 7pm Park, 45
(designed for those who would are looking to get moving and would Sundays at 2pm Paterson
like a gentle way to start). In addition to our own programming,
the YMCA is proud to partner with a variety of different community Collingwood Lawn Bowling Club • 705-444-0393
organizations to offer specialized programming for individuals living runnernorth.wixsite.com/collingwood-lbce
with different medical conditions. Current partners include the
Georgian Bay Family Health Team, South Georgian Bay Community Lawn Bowling - Give it a try Sundays!
Health Centre and the Collingwood G & M Hospital. Come out any Sunday afternoon to give it a try! Learn and enjoy this
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE centuries old sport. Dress is summer casual with flat-soled shoes.
Year round Collingwood 60+ Drop-in programs are free Bowls are available for use.
Times vary YMCA, 200 with a YMCA membership. DATES TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
Hume St. $7 for a senior day pass.
May 20 – 1:30pm for Collingwood Lawn All No
Registered workshops may
September 30 orientation, Bowling Club, ages charge
have a fee. The YMCA is
2pm for a Central Park, 45 for 3
for everyone. Financial
game. Paterson Street trial
SPORTS & RECREATION
Assistance is available. No
games.
one is turned away due to
inability to pay the full fee Collingwood Lawn Bowling Club • 705-444-0393
Collingwood YMCA runnernorth.wixsite.com/collingwood-lbce
705-445-5705 • www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca
Lawn Bowling - Corporate/Business League
Form a 2-3 person team from your business to compete against
HOCKEY other businesses on a weekly basis. Come out for a summer of fun
and competition. Dress is summer casual with flat-soled shoes.
Older Adult Indoor Shinny Bowls are available at the club. Orientation sessions at no obligation
Drop in hockey program for ages 50+ at the Central Park Arena. Full Wednesdays May 17, 24 and 31.
equipment required. DATES TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE
DATES & TIMES LOCATION AGES FEE Wednesdays, 5:30pm or Collingwood All $80 per
Present – May 31 Central Park Arena, 50+ $5 drop May 16, 23 & 7pm to be Lawn Bowling ages person on
Thursdays, 9am – 85 Paterson Street in fee 30, June 6 - determined Club, Central a team of
10:20am August 25 by Park, 45 2 or 3. No
participants Paterson Street charge for
Town of Collingwood • 705-444-2500 spares.
www.collingwood.ca/parks-rec-culture
Collingwood Lawn Bowling Club • 705-444-0393
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