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Free & Low-Cost
Activity Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Activities in Oxford County ............... 4
Activities in Elgin County .................. 15
Activities in St. Thomas ..................... 24
Share the Road .................................. 28
Cycling Safety Information ................ 31
Free activities marked with a star
INTRODUCTION
Southwestern Public Health knows that getting out
and active in the community is fun and healthy, but
it can also be expensive. That’s why we’re proud
to share this guide filled with free and low cost
activities that will help you and your family get
active and have fun!
Free & Low Cost Activity Guide
ACCURACY OF INFORMATION
While every effort is made to maintain the accuracy
of this listing, activity availability and details may
change. Please contact each service provider using
the contact information provided in their listing for
up-to-date information.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
KidSport™ is a grass roots Canadian non-profit
organization that provides support to under-
resourced children and youth 18 years of age and
under by removing financial barriers that prevent
them from playing organized sport. KidSport funds
up to $250 per child per calendar year. For more
information about KidSport Ontario, please visit
www.kidsportcanada.ca/ontario, email ontario@
kidsportcanada.ca, or call 416-899-9106.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart offers individual child
grants to enable children and youth 4-18 years of
age to participate in sport and recreation activities.
Sometimes, families need financial assistance to get
their kids into a sport or physical activity. Jumpstart
is committed to helping all families access a range
of activities, from boxing to bowling and skating to
skiing, and more. They help with the registration
and equipment costs associated with a sport or
physical activity. Funding is up to $300/activity. To
apply for funding, please visit https://jumpstart.
canadiantire.ca, review the funding guidelines, and
complete the online registration form. Additional
inquiries may be directed to 1-844-YES-PLAY, or to
jumpstart_admin@cantire.com.
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Activities in Oxford County
OXFORD COUNTY LIBRARY
See website for branch locations and addresses
519-539-9800 • www.ocl.net/Your-OCL
Library Visits
Branches of the Oxford County Library; Brownsville,
Burgessville, Embro, Harrington, Ingersoll, Innerkip,
Mount Elgin, Norwich, Otterville, Plattsville, Princeton,
Tavistock, Thamesford, Tillsonburg
All Ages • Cost: Free
GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA
Woodstock, Ingersoll, Tillsonburg, Thamesford
1-800-565-8111 • www.girlguides.ca
Sparks/Brownies/Guides/
Pathfinders/Rangers
Through a youth-led program, Scouts pave their own path
to outdoor adventure and fun.
Ages: 5-17 • Cost: $180/year; financial
assistance available
SCOUTS CANADA
Woodstock, Ingersoll, Tillsonburg, Thamesford,
Kintore, Salford
1-888-855-3336 • www.scouts.ca
Beavers/Cubs/Scouts/Venturers
Scouts Canada Youth-led program that allows members to
gain leadership skills through outdoor adventures.
Ages: 5-17 • Cost: $180/year
Free & Low Cost Activity Guide
SOUTHGATE COMMUNITY CENTRE
191 Old Wellington St S, Woodstock
519-539-9817 • www.southgatectr.com
Active Adults
Various physical activities ranging from chair yoga to
zumba classes. Contact the Centre for more details.
Ages: 55+ • Cost: Membership $75/year;
Non-members $5/activity
YM/YWCA
808 Dundas St, Woodstock
519.539.6181 • www.ymcawo.ca/woodstock
Teen Night
Free recreational activities for youth.
Details online at www.ymcawo.ca/teen-night
Ages: Teens/Youth 13-24 • Cost: Free
Seniors Drop-In
FREE admission to the facility on Thursdays from open to
2 pm. Access to the fitness centre and to some classes.
Ages: 55+ • Cost: Free for 55+ on Thursdays from
open until 2pm
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OXFORD COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
35 Metcalf St, Unit 301, Woodstock
519-539-1111 ext. 227 • www.oxchc.ca/programs
Programs
Mental Wellness, Art, cooking, and girls groups and
chronic disease workshops.
All Ages • Cost: Free
SOUTHSIDE AQUATICS CENTRE
315 Finkle Street, Woodstock
519-539-2382 ext. 2701 • www.cityofwoodstock.ca/en/
live-and-play/aquatic-programs.aspx
Aquatics
Lane Swim, Swimming, Aquafit, Water Walking
All Ages • Cost: Youth $2.75, Adult $4.00, Senior
$3.25 or Book of 10 for $29.25 Aquafit - $5.25 or
Book of 10 for $47.25
WOODSTOCK DISTRICT COMMUNITY COMPLEX
SOUTHWOOD ARENA
381 Finkle St, Woodstock
519-421-3484 • www.cityofwoodstock.ca
Public Skate
All Ages: Adults • Cost: Free
Free & Low Cost Activity Guide
CITY OF WOODSTOCK RECREATION
519-539-1291 • www.cityofwoodstock.ca
Recreation Programs
Pickleball courts, basketball courts, volley ball courts, and
soccer fields
All Ages • Cost: See website or call
WOODSTOCK CYCLING CLUB
745751 Township Road 4, Woodstock
woodstockcyclingclub.ca
Woodstock Cycling Club
Members gain access to the Pines Mountain Bike trails
and other events.
Ages: 10+ • Cost: Day Pass $10; Yearly
Membership Individual $35.00 or Family $70
WOODSTOCK SKATE/BIKE PARK
519-539-1291 • facilities.cityofwoodstock.ca
Outdoor Skate/Bike Park
All Ages • Cost: Free
PARKS & OPEN SPACES, WOODSTOCK TRAILS
See website for locations • www.cityofwoodstock.ca/en/
live-and-play/parks-and-trails.aspx
Walking, Outdoor Recreation
All Ages • Cost: Free to walk and enjoy community
gardens, river, lake or ponds
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WOODSTOCK FIELD NATURALISTS’ CLUB
RPO Woodstock Centre, Woodstock
www.woodstockfieldnaturalists.org
Walking and Exploring Nature
All Ages • Cost: Membership $25/year;
$35/family
C&D LANES
265 Main Street, Woodstock
519-539-9631 • www.canddlanes.com
Seniors Bowling
Ages: Seniors • Cost: $10.00 (shoes included)
RADIANT HEALTH YOGA
Museum Square, 466 Dundas Street
519-539-0654 • www.radianthealthyoga.ca
Yoga in the Square
Ages: Adults and Seniors • Cost: Free
WOODSTOCK LIBRARY
445 Hunter St, Woodstock
519-539-4801 • www.mywpl.ca/learning-programs
Free Health & Wellbeing Programs
All Ages • Cost: Free
CLUB OXFORD HOCKEY
Tillsonburg
www.cluboxfordhockey.ca
Hockey for Everyone
Provides equipment, ice time and instruction at no cost to
boys and girls not registered in minor hockey
Ages: Grade 3-8 • Cost: Free
Free & Low Cost Activity Guide
STONEBRIDGE COMMUNITY SERVICES
Tillsonburg Town Centre Mall,
200 Broadway St, Suite 206, Tillsonburg
519-842-3200 • www.stonebridgecs.com
Senior Fitness
Pickleball, urban poling
Cost: $4.00
TILLSONBURG COMMUNITY CENTRE
45 Hardy Ave, Tillsonburg
519-688-9011 • www.tillsonburg.ca
Aquatics and Arena
All Ages • Cost: see website
TILLSONBURG SENIORS CENTRE
45 Hardy Ave, Tillsonburg
519-688-2520 • www.tillsonburg.ca
Seniors Fitness, Dancing
Variety of fitness activities, group fitness, dance.
Ages: Seniors • Cost: Membership $40/year with
fees for fitness; $2/members or $4/nonmembers
DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM (TDMH)
Veterans Memorial Trail, Tillsonburg
www.tillsonburg.ca/en/live-and-play/resources/Documents/
Recreation/Veterans-Walkway-formatted.pdf
Group Walks
Meet Tues & Thurs at 9:30 at the Veterans Memorial Trail
Ages: Adults • Cost: Free
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CANADIAN TAI CHI ACADEMY
Avondale United Church
60 Harvey Street, Tillsonburg
519-983-3381 • tillsonburg@canadiantaichiacademy.org
www.canadiantaichiacademy.org
Tai Chi
Mondays & Wednesdays
Ages: Adults • Cost: $20/month
PARKS & TRAILS (Tillsonburg)
See website for locations
www.tillsonburg.ca/en/live-and-play/Trails.aspx
Walking, Hiking
All Ages • Cost: Free to walk and enjoy community
gardens, river, lake or ponds
INGERSOLL SENIORS CENTRE
250 Ingersoll St. South, Ingersoll
519-485-3869 • www.ingersollseniors.com
Activities for Seniors
Activities range from a walking club, yoga, total body
work outs, SMART program.
Ages: Seniors • Cost: Membership $35/year;
Nominal fees for non-members to attend classes
FUSION YOUTH ACTIVITY
& TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
121 Thames St N, Ingersoll
519-485-4386 • www.ingersoll.ca
Activities
Structured sport, nutrition, music, robotics and
art based activities
Ages: 10-18 • Cost: $5/year membership
Free & Low Cost Activity GuideVICTORIA PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE
355 Wellington St, Ingersoll
519-425-1181 • www.ingersoll.ca
Activities for all ages
Aquatics, recreational and fitness facility, splash pad,
seniors fitness programs
All Ages • Cost: See website
INGERSOLL DISTRICT NATURE CLUB (IDNC)
519-485-4220 • www.ingersollnatureclub.com
Nature Club
Birding, photography lessons, guided trillium and nature
walks. Carpooling available.
Ages: Adults • Cost: Membership $15/year;
Non-members welcome!
LAWSON NATURE RESERVE
(Under stewardship of IDNC)
Lawson Nature Reserve, McBeth Rd.
519-423-4844 • 519-425-9429
Christmas Bird Count
Dec 28, 2020 at 9:00am Come out and help with the
count. We work as a group – no experience necessary.
All Ages • Cost: Free
11INGERSOLL DISTRICT MEMORIAL ARENA
97 Mutual St S, Ingersoll
519-485-5023 • www.ingersoll.ca
Public Skating
All Ages • Cost: Skating $4; Huff & Puff $5
INGERSOLL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
ingersollanddistricthorticultural.ca
Adult and Youth Horticultural Programs
All Ages • Cost: $10 Yearly Membership
ADULT ACTIVE CENTRE
68 Mill St E, Plattsville • www.blandfordblenheim.ca/
Services/Parks_Recreation/Community_facilities
Activities for Adults
Join other adults for bridge, book club, euchre, games
and crafting. Special activities may include OPP
education, fitness and yoga. Brought to you by Friends
of the Princeton Park, Plattsville Lions, Bright Volunteer
Group and the Township. Community input is welcomed.
Ages: Adults • Cost: Please inquire
PLATTSVILLE ARENA
68 Mill St E, Plattsville
519-684-7482 • www.blandfordblenheim.ca/Services/
Parks_Recreation/Community_facilities
Public Skating
All Ages • Cost: Free
Free & Low Cost Activity GuidePLATTSVILLE & BLENHEIM SCHOOL DROP IN
Plattsville and Drumbo
519-684-7482 • www.blandfordblenheim.ca
Youth drop in program
Ages: 4 -13 • Cost: Free
DRUMBO-RICHWOOD SOCCER ASSOCIATION
www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=drumbosoccer
Soccer Club
All Ages
TAVISTOCK & DISTRICT RECREATION CENTRE
1 Adam St, Tavistock
519-655-2102 • ezt.ca/community-culture
Arena
All Ages • Cost: Preschool Free;
$2 Public School $2; Adult $3; Family $9
INNERKIP
36 James St, Innerkip
519-469-8276
Senior Drop-In
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00 to 10:30am. Activities
vary throughout the year. Suggestions welcome.
Ages: Seniors • Cost: Free or membership $20/year
OXFORD COUNTY TRAIL COUNCIL
14 trails located across Oxford County
www.oxfordcountytrailscouncil.ca/
Walking/Hiking
Explore the many trails offered in Oxford County.
All Ages • Cost: Free
13TOURISM OXFORD
519-539-9800 ext. 3355 • www.tourismoxford.ca/listing/
detail/ArticleId/12051/Birding-in-Oxford-County.aspx
Birding
Oxford County is part of Canada’s South Coast Birding
Trail with 321 species of birds recorded. You may wish to
bring binoculars or a camera.
All Ages • Cost: Free
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF OXFORD COUNTY
Offered in Woodstock, Ingersoll & Tillsonburg
519-421-2466 ext. 227 • alzheimer.ca/en/on/We-can-
help/Minds-In-Motion/
Minds in Motion
A physical activity and brain stimulation program for
people with dementia and their care partners.
Ages: Adults and Seniors • Cost $20 for 8 weeks
VON OXFORD
See website for locations
519-539-1231• www.von.ca/en/site/oxford
SMART Exercise Classes
Exercise and fall prevention program for older adults.
Ages: 55+ • Cost: Free
OXFORD COUNTY LIBRARY
13 Branches across Oxford County
www.ocl.net
Various Activities
See local branch for details about available programs.
All Ages • Cost: Free
Free & Low Cost Activity GuideOTTERVILLE POOL
2 North St, Otterville
519-879-6572 • www.norwich.ca
Swimming
Open in July & August.
All Ages • Cost: $5.25/Adult;
$3.25/Child/Senior/Student;
Free/Under 3
NORWICH COMMUNITY CENTRE
53 Stover St S, Norwich
519-863-3733 • www.norwich.ca
Community Complex & Arena
Skating, walking, shinny
All Ages • Cost: Public Skate $2.50;
Parent/Tot $2/pp; Shinny $5
TRILLIUM WOODS PROVINCIAL PARK
www.tourismoxford.ca/listing/detail/ArticleId/12954/
Trillium-Walks.aspx
Spring Trillium Walks
These well-maintained trails are spacious for walking hand-
in-hand, looping through a mature maple sugar bush.
All Ages • Cost: Free
THAMESFORD OUTDOOR POOL
204 George St N, Thamesford
519-285-3063 • www.zorra.ca
Aquatics
All Ages • Cost: $2/person; $5/Family
15THAMESFORD DISTRICT RECREATION CENTRE
85 Middleton St, Thamesford
519-485-2490 ext. 7223 • www.zorra.ca
Free & Low Cost Activities
Walk & Talk, Carpet Bowling, Pickleball, Shinny,
Public Skating
Ages: Adults • Cost: Free, low cost
HICKSON TRAIL
www.hicksontrail.ca
Outdoor Recreation
12 kilometer trail
All Ages • Cost: Free
EMBRO ZORRA COMMUNITY CENTRE
355644 35th Line, Embro
519-485-2490 ext. 7223 • www.zorra.ca
Activities for all ages
Shinny, walk and talk, skating and more.
All Ages • Low cost, see website
OXFORD 4H CLUB
Clubs located across the region
1-877-410-6748 • www.4-hontario.ca
Youth Program
Gain life skills and learn about agriculture, the
environment, and conservation
Ages: 9-21 • Cost: $125/year
Free & Low Cost Activity GuideActivities in Elgin County
ELGIN COUNTY LIBRARY
See website for branch locations and addresses
519-631-1460 ext. 148 • www.elgincounty.ca/library
Library Visits
Branches of the Elgin County Library include; Aylmer,
Belmont, Dutton, Port Burwell, Port Stanley, Rodney,
Shedden, Springfield, Straffordville and West Lorne.
All Ages • Cost: Free
SOUTHWOLD KEYSTONE COMPLEX
Township of Southwold, Young at Heart Group
226-667-4517 • ianchard40@gmail.com
35921 Talbot Line, Shedden
Games for Seniors
2nd & 4th Thursday of every month. Cards,
Scrabble, Crokinole, Floor Shuffleboard, Pickleball,
Ping Pong, Dominos
Ages: Seniors • Cost: Free
17UNION COMMUNITY CENTRE
6068 Bell St, Union • 519-631-3840
Yoga Classes
For different levels. Classes offered Monday and
Wednesday mornings 10:00-11:15am, and Thursday
nights 5:15-6:30pm.
Ages: Adults, Seniors • Low Cost, call for details
Zumba
Zumba classes for fitness. Mondays 6:30-7:30pm.
All Ages • Low Cost, call for details
WEST ELGIN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
146 Munroe St, West Lorne
519-768-1715 • www.wechc.on.ca
Functional Fitness at the HUB
Join us for exercise on Wednesdays at 2-3pm and Fridays
at 11am- 12pm. Call ext. 2210 or svergeer@wechc.on.ca
Ages: Seniors • Cost: Free
Caring Crafters
Join us for knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, crafts etc.
Light refreshments will be served. Everyone Welcome!
Call ext. 2210 or svergeer@wechc.on.ca
Ages: Seniors • Cost: Free
Soup’s ON
Join us the first and third Tuesday of each month for
a nutritious meal, entertainment/education and an
opportunity to socialize. Meet new friends, enjoy old
acquaintances’. Everyone is welcome. Transportation
can be provided through the West Elgin Transportation
Network 519-768-0020. Call ext. 2210 or
svergeer@wechc.on.ca
Ages: Seniors • Cost: By donation
Free & Low Cost Activity GuidePost Natal Fitness with Childcare
Free 6 Week Postnatal LOW Impact Fitness with
Childcare, for mom’s that have a child 18 months or
younger. Call ext. 2202 or dianea@wechc.on.ca
Ages: Moms with infant up to 18 months old •
Cost: Free
Teen Culinary Cooking Program
Second Monday of every month.
Ages: Teens • Cost: Free
WEST ELGIN ARENA
171 Graham St, West Lorne
519-768-1380 • westelgin@westelgin.net
www.westelgin.net
Winter Public Skating (Seasonal)
All Ages • Cost: $2/person; $5/family
West Elgin Pickleball
Pickle ball, all equipment supplied
Cost: Free
WEST ELGIN COMMUNITY POOL
259 Ridout St, Rodney ON
519-785-0750 • www.westelgin.net
Open/Family Swim & Adult Swim (Jun-Aug)
Recreational swimming time
Ages: Adults, Seniors • Cost: $2/visit or $5/family
Aquafit
Ages: Adults, Seniors • Cost: $5/class; $40/10 classes
19RODNEY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
21210 Marsh Line, Rodney
519-785-0937
Gardening
Meet every Tuesday of the month with a few exceptions.
Includes speakers, outing and planting various flower
beds and hanging baskets.
Ages: Adults, Teens, Seniors • Cost: $5/yearly
DUTTON DUNWICH COMMUNITY POOL
196 Queen St, Dutton
519-762-2204 • www.facebook.com/duttonpool
Recreational Swim (Seasonal)
Please see website for swim times and costs.
All Ages • Cost: Low Cost
Aquafit for Seniors (Seasonal)
Please see website for swim times and costs.
Ages: Seniors • Low Cost
Free & Low Cost Activity GuideDUTTON DUNWICH COMMUNITY CENTRE
1 Scotland St, Dutton
519-762-3209 • www.duttondunwich.on.ca
Various Low-Cost Activities
Activities include dance, volleyball, men’s floor hockey,
and a morning walking group.
All Ages • Cost: See website for details.
SOUTHWOLD PREHISTORIC EARTHWORKS,
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHWOLD
7930 Iona Rd, Iona Station
905-468-6614 • ont-niagara@pc.gc.ca
Walk/Explore/Learn
Explore the ancient grounds of the Attawandaron
(Neutral Iroquois).
All Ages • Cost: Free
BELMONT ARENA
14020 Belmont Rd, Belmont
519-644-0190 • www.centralelgin.org
Public Skating
Sundays 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Please call ahead, as ice
times may be cancelled throughout the season due to
tournaments, holidays, etc.)
All Ages • Cost: $2 for adults, and $1.50 for children
(12 and under), or $6.00 for a family
21EAST ELGIN COMMUNITY COMPLEX
531 Talbot St W, Aylmer
519-773-5631 • www.eastelgincommunitycomplex.ca
Adult Horseshoes (Seasonal)
Weather permitting 6:30 pm until dusk. Call or email
broer@eecc.ca
Ages: Adults • Cost: Free
Shuffleboard
Monday and Wednesday 1:30-3:30pm
Ages: Adults • Cost: Free
Tiny Tots
Tuesday and Thursday 10:30-11:30am
Cost: Free
Adult and Public Skate
Please see website for details.
All Ages • Cost: $2/student, $3/adult, $6/family
Mini Shinny, Shinny, Super Shinny
Pick-up hockey for a variety of ages.
All Ages • Cost: $2-$5
Pickleball
Mon, Tues, Wed 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm; and Tues,
Wed, Fri 9:00-11:00am Call or email dbroer@eecc.ca.
Ages: All, Seniors • Low Cost - $3/person
In Be’Tween Shinny
Shinny hockey for kids. Call or email dbroer@eecc.ca
Ages: Children ages 6-12 years •
Low Cost - $3/person
Free & Low Cost Activity GuideAYLMER COMMUNITY SERVICES
& YWCA ST THOMAS-ELGIN
25 Centre St, Aylmer
16 Mary St, St Thomas
160 Main St, West Lorne
Toll Free: 1-800-461-0954 •
519-631-9800 • info@ywcaste.ca
www.ywcaste.ca
Aquatics Program for Children
See website for details and cost.
Aquafitness for Adults
At Terrace Lodge, 475 Talbot Street E, Aylmer.
Ages: Adults • Cost: $7/class or $85/12 classes
Therapeutic Pilates
Improve joint stabilization, strength, mobility, and
balance. Join in exercises to address arthritis and
common joint conditions. At New Sarum Public School,
9473 Belmont Rd, St Thomas.
Ages: Adults • $6.75/class or $54/8 classes
Drop-In Recreation for Children
At the Dutton Dunwich Community Centre.
Ages: Children ages 6-12 • Cost: $2.50/visit
23EAST ELGIN FAMILY HEALTH TEAM
424 Talbot St W, Aylmer
519-773-3715 ext 136 • www.eefht.ca
Group Lifestyle Balance Program
(Weight Management & Prediabetes)
12 month healthy lifestyle program that will teach you all
about nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, etc.
Ages: Adults • Cost: Free
ROYAL CANADIAN ARMY CADETS
8079 Springwater Rd, Aylmer
1-800-561-4786 • www.ontario.armycadetleague.ca
7 Army Cadets
Leadership program including fitness and healthy living
Ages: Teens • Cost: Please see website.
Fall Field training Exercise
Canoeing at Springwater
Ages: Teens - Open to registered members of the
Army Cadets ONLY • Cost: Free
Expedition and Orienteering Training
Wednesday nights in September and October
Ages: Teen members of the Cadet Corps • Cost: Free
Free & Low Cost Activity GuideCATFISH CREEK CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
46900 Brouwers Line, Aylmer
8079 Springwater Rd, Aylmer
47502 Sparta Line, Sparta
519-773-9037 • admin@catfishcreek.ca
www.catfishcreek.ca
Education/Interpretive
Educational and recreational programming for the Active
Naturally Project. Experience Carolinian wildlife, build a joy
for outdoor recreation, and meet new community members.
All Ages • Cost: Free
Healthy Hikes with CCCA
Springwater Conservation Area, Springwater Rd.
All Ages • Cost: Free
Hiking
Hiking the 4.2 km (Brouwers Line) or 8 km (Springwater
Rd) trail, offering a wide variety of Carolinian wildlife.
Perfect year round.
All Ages • Cost: $3/day for trail maintenance
AYLMER POOL
7 Myrtle St, Aylmer
519-765-3131 • www.aylmer.ca
Summer Swimming
Summertime outdoor swimming. Some free swims are
sponsored by Tim Hortons.
All Ages • Cost: Free - $3-5/person; $12/family
25PORT STANLEY ARENA
519-782-3072 • www.centralelgin.org
Public Skating
Wednesdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm; Sundays 1:00-2:30pm
(Please call ahead, as ice times may be cancelled due to
tournaments, holidays, etc.)
All Ages • Cost: $2 for adults, and $1.50 for
children (12 and under), or $6.00 for a family
THAMES TALBOT LAND TRUST
Hawk Cliff Woods, Hawk Cliff Rd, Union
519-858-3442 • www.thamestalbotlandtrust.ca
Hawk Cliff Weekends
Seasonal in September. Presentations of live raptors
and monarch butterflies.
All Ages • Cost: Free
Free & Low Cost Activity GuideActivities in St. Thomas
ST THOMAS SENIORS CENTRE
225 Chestnut, St Thomas
519-633-2850 • www.stthomasseniorscentre.com
Various activities including:
Qi Gong
Letting energy flow freely, allowing us to feel more
balance. Designed to relieve stress on the body
Pickle Ball Fitness
Pickle Ball - A mix of table tennis, badminton and tennis
Somatics
Exercises that are gentle movements.
Easy Does It Chair Yoga
Easy access and improved flexibility
Ages: Seniors • Low Cost, see website for rates.
Day passes available as well as hot meals for a fee.
27ST THOMAS PUBLIC LIBRARY
153 Curtis St, St Thomas
519-631-6050 • info@stthomaspubliclibrary.ca
www.stthomaspubliclibrary.ca
Studio Demo Session
Sessions on using the studio for audio, video and
photography are available. Wednesdays from 2:30pm
to 4:00pm. Call ext. 8013 or email.
All Ages • Cost: Free
Creators’ Community Café
Explore the CC Café in the studio. Tuesdays 4pm to 8pm.
All Ages • Cost: Free
123 Read With Me
Program for families with young children. Read to your
child and connect with other adults.
Ages: Families with newborn-preschool children •
Cost: Free
OEYC Playgroup
Drop in Playgroup for children and their parents/
caregivers. Activities, games, songs, crafts, stories and fun.
Ages: Families with children newborn - 6 yrs •
Cost: Free
Free & Low Cost Activity GuideJOE THORNTON COMMUNITY CENTRE
75 Caso Crossing, St Thomas
519-631-1680 • info@stthomas.ca
www.stthomas.ca
Dance 2 Music
Easy dance/exercise
All Ages • Cost: $3/person
Public Skating
Presstran Rink, Sundays 1:15-2:45pm
All Ages • Cost: $3 age 17 and under, $3.50 18ys+;
$10/family
Drop-In Programs
See website for current activities.
All Ages • Cost: $3/person
Indoor Walking Track
Open 7 days a week from 8am-8pm, except for holidays,
Stars games and special events. Great option for walking
in the winter months!
All Ages • Cost: Free
RAILWAY CITY CYCLING CLUB
www.railwaycitycc.com
Group Road Rides
Group rides Monday evenings, Wednesday and Friday
mornings and at least one day on the weekend.
Ages: Adults and Youth • Cost: $65 for one season
29YMCA ST THOMAS-ELGIN
20 High St, St Thomas
519-631-2418 • www.ymcawo.ca
Seniors Drop-In
FREE admission to the facility on Thursdays from open to
2 pm. Access to the fitness centre and to some classes.
Ages: 55+ • Cost: Free on Thursdays. Please call
to inquire about day pass and membership fees.
YWCA ST THOMAS
16 Mary St W, St Thomas
519-631-9800 • info@ywcaste.ca
www.ywcaste.ca
Games for Adults/Seniors
Cards, scrabble, crokinole, floor shuffleboard, pickleball,
ping pong and dominos
Ages: Adults • Cost: Free
Newcomer Youth Club
Various Locations. Provides assistance for newcomers to
help them settle and adjust to life in St Thomas and Elgin.
All Ages • Cost: Free
Free & Low Cost Activity GuideVON MIDDLESEX-LONDON
Pinafore Park, 95 Elm St, St Thomas
519-637-6408 • www.vonme.ca
Bereavement Walking Program
For individuals who are grieving the death of a loved one.
Provides bereaved individuals the opportunity to walk
with others in similar circumstances and receive support
of volunteers and fellow walkers.
All Ages • Cost: Free
31SHARE THE ROAD
Oxford, Elgin and St. Thomas are Share the Road communities.
Bicycles are vehicles under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, with the
same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles.
Same Road, Same Rules, Same Rights
DEDICATED BIKE LANES
Bike lanes are marked lanes
on a roadway to be used by
cyclists only.
• Cyclists do not have to ride
within bike lanes, and may
ride outside the lane (to avoid
hazards, pass slower cyclists,
turn) after yielding to motor
vehicles in the vehicle lane Bike Lane
• Drivers cannot park in a
bike lane
• Drivers must yield to cyclists
in bike lanes at intersections
and when passing
SIGNED BICYCLE ROUTES
Bicycle Route Marker signs
provide route guidance on
shared roadways within a
bikeway network.
• Drivers and cyclists share the
same lane
Signed Routes with Edge Lines
• Edge lines show a shared Shared Route
roadway; this gives cyclists with Edge Line
space outside of the roadway
to ride
Free & Low Cost Activity GuideNON-SIGNED ROADS
Remember that ALL roadways are shared
roadways for cyclists and drivers,even if there
are no signs posted.
• Bicycles may be on the road in all seasons
• Cyclists should ride to the right of the driving
lane, one metre from the curb and parked cars
(to avoid doors opening), in a single-file line
• Cyclists may enter the driving lane to avoid
hazards or to make a left-hand turn
• Drivers must leave at least one meter when
passing a bicycle - it’s the law!
• Drivers should always do an over-the-shoulder
check for bicycles when turning right and
opening their door when parked
• Cyclists must follow all traffic laws, including
pavement markings, signs and signals
SHARED USE LANES
Shared Use Lane Markings, or
‘sharrows’, show drivers and
cyclists the correct line of travel
for cyclists. Sharrows
Shared Use Lane
with Sharrows
Share the Road signs appear
where shared use lanes are
wide enough for cyclists to ride
beside drivers, and sharrows
appear near the curb.
Single File signs appear where
shared use lanes are too narrow
for cyclists to ride beside
drivers, and sharrows appear in
the centre of the lane.
Single File
Shared Use Lane
33PAVED SHOULDERS
Paved shoulders create a buffer
zone to provide separation
between drivers and cyclists
traveling in the same direction
on rural roads.
• Paved shoulders also make
room for stopped vehicles,
emergency use, and
pedestrians
MULTI-USE TRAILS
Multi-Use Trails may be used by
both pedestrians and cyclists.
• Pedestrians have the right of way
• Use your bell or horn when
passing
SIDEWALKS & PEDESTRIANS
Sidewalks and crosswalks are only for pedestrians.
• Cyclists must get off of and walk their bicycle
across when using crosswalks
• Children (those with bicycle wheel diameters
under 510mm/20”) are allowed to ride their
bicycles on sidewalks, but should watch for
pedestrians, driveways and intersections
OTHER FINES
• Cycling within a crosswalk: Cyclists must walk their bike when
using a crosswalk ($110)
• Not stopping for traffic signals and signs: Cyclists must stop for
red lights and stop signs and follow all other signs ($110-$325)
• Dooring cyclists: Drivers must check to make sure there are no
cyclists before opening their door ($365)
• 1-metre passing: Drivers must leave a one-metre distance where
possible when passing cyclists ($110 and 2 demerit points)
Free & Low Cost Activity GuideCYCLING SAFETY INFORMATION
PROPER HAND SIGNALS FOR TURNING
LEFT > STOP >
< RIGHT >
(2 options)
MAKE YOUR BIKE
SAFE & LEGAL
• Helmets must be worn by all
cyclists under the age of 18
($80 fine), and are strongly
recommended for all ages;
parents or guardians should
not knowingly allow cyclists
under 16 to ride without a
helmet
• All bikes must have a white
front light and red back light
or reflector when you ride
between one-half hour before
sunset and one-half hour after
sunrise ($110 fine)
• All bikes must have white
reflective strips on the front
forks and red reflective strips on the rear stays
• All bikes must have a working bell or horn to let
cars and pedestrians know you’re there ($110 fine)
• Riders should wear bright and/or reflective clothing
when cycling at night
35Southwestern Public Health works with community
partners to ensure the health of the whole community.
We serve the 200,000 residents of Oxford County, Elgin
County and the City of St. Thomas. Our programs:
• Respond to public health emergencies
• Promote healthy lifestyles
• Help prevent injuries, illness, and disease
in the community
• Promote positive change and social conditions
that improve health
The health unit has primary locations in Woodstock
and St. Thomas.
1-800-922-0096 | www.swpublichealth.ca
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