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T o w n o f E a s t G w i l l i m b u r y
Health & Active Living
Guide Fall 2019 &
Winter 2020
ACTIVE EG
PASSES
Now
available
see page 16
School
Break
Camps
Available
See Page 17
Get Involved
Become an
Engaged EG
Volunteer
See Page 6
Register online with
See Page 4 for more details
Cover photo by Lucia P., resident.
“Pumpkin Picking Fun at an EG Farm”
Submit your photos for consideration
for the Spring & Summer 2020 cover at Registration
www.eastgwillimbury.ca/guidephoto Begins August 6
Visit Music at Civic Square to register
in person. See Page 4 for more details.
www.eastgwillimbury.ca
York Region’s largest basketball organization for girls & boys. Over 2000+ players & over 175+ coaches.
One of the fastest growing basketball leagues in Ontario. Over 150+ teams in Newmarket, Aurora, Keswick, East Gwillimbury & Bradford.
OPEN REGISTRATION AT IEM OFFICE:
169 Charlotte Street South, Newmarket
• Saturdays from 9am–12noon
Register online at SIR WILLIAM MULOCK SECONDARY SCHOOL:
www.iembasketball.com 705 Columbus Way, Newmarket
905-836-6195 • Monday, September 16th from 6–9pm
• Wednesday, September 18th from 6–9pm
info@iembasketball.com • Monday, September 23rd from 6–9pm
ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE: • Wednesday, September 25th from 6–9pm
Rep1, Rep2, All-Star Team Try-Out Schedule
& Mail-in Registration Form
$ 235
WEEKLY Practices & Games from October–April.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or SATURDAY!
for 25+ weeks Uniform, Competitions, Tournament & More!
Me s s a ge f r o m t h e M a y o r
Left to right: Councillor Loralea Carruthers, Councillor Scott Crone,
Mayor Virginia Hackson Councillor Tara Roy-DiClemente, Mayor Virginia Hackson,
905-478-4283 ext. 3800 Councillor Joe Persechini, Councillor Cathy Morton,
vhackson@eastgwillimbury.ca Councillor Terry Foster
CouncillorS – Ward 1
Loralea Carruthers
905-478-4283 ext. 3808 Thank you for reading the
lcarruthers@eastgwillimbury.ca
Fall & Winter 2019/2020
Terry Foster
905-478-4283 ext. 3806
Health & Active Living Guide
tfoster@eastgwillimbury.ca
CouncillorS – Ward 2 Another fall & winter guide is here, and it is the perfect time to start
looking for ways to stay active and involved in the community throughout
Joe Persechini
the colder months.
905-478-4283 ext. 3801
jpersechini@eastgwillimbury.ca This guide will provide you with information about many opportunities for
Tara Roy-DiClemente all ages and interests. From weekly programs, to drop in activities, and
905-478-4283 ext. 3803 our exciting fall and winter events such as our Halloween Hike and NYE
troydiclemente@eastgwillimbury.ca in EG, there is always something exciting to do in EG!
CouncillorS – Ward 3 See pages 10-11 for a full listing of fall and winter Town events.
Scott Crone Another popular activity each year is our sponsored free public skates.
905-478-4283 ext. 3802 Watch our Facebook page @TownofEastGwillimbury to see times as they
scrone@eastgwillimbury.ca
are announced.
Cathy Morton
Have a safe and enjoyable season and I look forward to seeing you at
905-478-4283 ext. 3804
cmorton@eastgwillimbury.ca our community events!
All Members of Council
council@eastgwillimbury.ca
Gina Casey
Executive Assistant to Mayor & Council
905-478-4283 ext. 1276 Mayor Virginia Hackson
gcasey@eastgwillimbury.ca
Community Parks, Recreation & Culture • 905-478-3826 • www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Fall 2019 & Winter 2020 1
REBUILDING
IN 2019
to serve you better
Vince’s Market is still
family owned and independent.
Shop Proudly serving
Local!
East Gwillimbury since 1956.
*We’re open during construction!
...BECAUSE FOOD IS ONE OF LIFE’S GREATEST PLEASURES!
SHARON UXBRIDGE NEWMARKET TOTTENHAM MARKET & CO.
19101 Leslie St. 234 Toronto St. S. 869 Mulock Dr. 55 Queen St. S. Upper Canada Mall
905-478-8241 905-852-2442 905-853-3356 289-318-0500 289-319-1042
2
visit us at: www.vincesmarket.com
Community Parks, Recreation & Culture • 905-478-3826 • www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Fall 2019 & Winter 2020
What’s Inside
Registration
4-5 Information
Health & Active
7 Living Plaza
Upcoming
9-11 Events
Public Skating
12-13 Information
Children’s
14-15 Aquatic Programs
Active EG
16 Drop In Programs
School Break
17 Camps
Pre-school
18-19 Programs
Child & Youth
21-25 Programs
Adult & Older Adult
27-33 Active Living Programs
Trails, Parks,
34-43 Facilities & Rentals
Additional Information
45-48 & Resources
Community Parks, Recreation & Culture • 905-478-3826 • www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Fall 2019 & Winter 2020 3
registration information
Registration Information
Refunds
No refunds will be issued unless for medical reasons. A doctor’s
Online REGISTRATIONS note may be required. All requests for refunds must be made in
www.eastgwillimbury.ca/ireg writing to the Recreation Services office. A $20 administration fee
plus a fee for classes attended will be deducted from all approved
refunds.
Refunds will be processed according to the date your written
request is received by Recreation Services. Please allow three to
MAIL IN REGISTRATIONS five weeks for any refunds to be processed.
East Gwillimbury Sports Complex
Recreation Services reserves the right to cancel programs due to
1914B Mount Albert Rd.,
Sharon, Ontario, L0G 1V0 insufficient registration.
Attn: Recreation Services Transfers
All requests for transfers must be made by emailing
leisure1@eastgwillimbury.ca. If space is available, a transfer could
IN PERSON be accommodated up to two business days prior to start of
OVER THE COUNTER REGISTRATIONS program.
East Gwillimbury Sports Complex Waiting Lists
Recreation Services office If you cannot be accommodated in any of your selections, your
1914B Mount Albert Rd., Sharon
name will be added to the waiting list for your first choice only.
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For evening, weekend and holiday hours, Prorate policy
visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca Classes will not be prorated for any reason.
FALL & WINTER Get Active
REGISTRATION Fall Programs begin September 13
STARTS AUG. 6, 2019 Winter Programs begin January 13
Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca for more information.
Sign up for our eNewsletter at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/enews to watch for updates.
4 Community Parks, Recreation & Culture • 905-478-3826 • www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Fall 2019 & Winter 2020
program registration form
PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM
Please read policies on page 4 before submitting registration
The personal information collected herein is subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information Act and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. The
information collected may be used for registration and marketing purposes and will be stored electronically by the Town for a period of time to facilitate annually registrations, surveys
and mailings. Completion of this form constitutes consent by the applicant/user to these terms and uses, unless otherwise modified or revised in writing delivered to the Town.
MAIN CONTACT
Last Name First Name E-mail (required)
Address Apt./Unit No. City Postal Code
Home Telephone Business Telephone Cell
Emergency Contact Name Relation Telephone
PARTICIPANT 1
Last Name (of Participant) First Name Birth Date
MM DD YYYY
Program Name Location Code Fee
1st Choice
AND OR
AND OR
Special Needs
Medical Info (Medications / Allergies)
PARTICIPANT 1 or 2
Last Name (of Participant) First Name Birth Date
MM DD YYYY
Program Name Location Code Fee
1st Choice
AND OR
AND OR
Special Needs
Medical Info (Medications / Allergies)
WAIVER MUST BE SIGNED IN ORDER FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE PROCESSED
I hereby waive and forever discharge the Town of East Gwillimbury, its employees, agents, officers and elected officials from all
claims, damages costs and expenses in respect to injury or damage to my/their person or property, however caused, which may
Authorizing Signature(s) occur as a result of my/their participation in the program in any location where the program is being held. I acknowledge and
agree that the Town may use photographs of Recreation Services programs and the participants therein for promotional purposes.
METHOD OF PAYMENT DEBIT CASH cheque Credit Card
TOTAL $
CARDHOLDER NAME PLEASE PRINT
Credit Card Number Type Expiry Date
M/C Visa Amex MM YY
Community Parks, Recreation & Culture • 905-478-3826 • www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Fall 2019 & Winter 2020 5
volunteer & employment opportunities
Get Involved...
Become an
EngageD EG
Volunteer
The Town of EG has launched a new Volunteer Program
and we would like you to be part of it!
We welcome anyone, of any age to join – families,
high school students, seniors and everyone in between.
Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/engagedeg
for more information and to sign up for an orientation.
Questions? Email engagedeg@eastgwillimbury.ca
to find out how you can join our Engaged EG Team!
Employment Opportunities
The Town is looking for individuals who are passionate about their community.
Join our team as we continue to make East Gwillimbury Active by Nature.
East Gwillimbury hires seasonal staff to provide recreation services to our community.
Positions include:
• Fitness Instructor
• Preschool/Children Instructors
• Swimming Instructors
• PA Day/Holiday Break/Summer Camp
Instructors
• Birthday Party Leader
• Skate Monitors
• Inclusion Facilitators
• Special Event Staff
• Youth Leaders
For a complete listing of
current employment opportunities, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/jobs
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Health & Active Living Plaza Community Parks, Recreation & Culture • 905-478-3826 • www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Fall 2019 & Winter 2020 7
Your local Farm & Home store
• Pet Food & supplies • Farm animal Feeds
• Home & Garden • Farm essentials • Farm Fresh Foods
• We carry our area’s largest selection of pet
foods, treats, toys, grooming aids, leashes
and collars.
• Sunflower seeds, nyjer, pigeon feeds,
safflower, peanuts, canary, budgie, finch,
red & white mullet, cockatiel, small dent
corn, a variety of suets and our biggest
seller: custom mixed wild bird seed created
specifically for the birds in our area!
• Farm fresh eggs, butter, cheeses, diary,
Kawartha Dairy ice creams, honey maple
syrup and a variety of duck products from
our parent company, King Cole Ducks.
• We are the area’s largest dealer of Equine
feeds and related products and for over
40 years, we have supplied local farmers
with their feeds for cows, chickens, pigs,
turkeys, ducks, sheep…even small animal
feeds such as rabbit.
• Seasonally we carry an extensive range
of grass seeds, minerals, compost, related
hardware products, seed potatoes, onion
bulbs and more.
• Hardware for home and farm, cleaning
supplies, rubber boots, gloves, clothing
and specialty gifts round out our diverse
product offering at this one-of-a-kind
country store.
Thank you for buying local!
Please come in and visit us
1631 Queensville Sideroad, Queensville, ON L0G 1R0
905-478-4180 • 1-888-876-3276 (FARM) • queensvillefarmsupply.ca
8 Monday to
Community Parks, Recreation Friday•8905-478-3826
& Culture a.m. to 6• p.m. • Saturday 8 •a.m.
www.eastgwillimbury.ca to 5& p.m.
Fall 2019 Winter 2020Thank you!
A BIG
TO OUR SPONSORS!
SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
For more information on
sponsorship opportunities
contact Recreation Services:
( 905-478-3826
8 rpogue@eastgwillimbury.ca
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Upcoming events Community Parks, Recreation & Culture • 905-478-3826 • www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Fall 2019 & Winter 2020 11
Public Skating Information
Public Skating Schedule
East Gwillimbury Sports Complex
September 16, 2019 to March 31, 2020
Event Day Time Cost
Tuesday 10 to 10:50 a.m. $3/person
Adult Recreational Skate
Active EG Pass – 10 visits $25
(17+) Thursday 2 to 2:50 p.m. Active EG Pass – 20 visits $40
Monday 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.
Adult Shinny Wednesday 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. $6/person
(17+)
Friday 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Shinny Pass – 10 visits $50
Strongly recommend full equipment
Saturday – NEW 8:30 to 9:20 p.m.
Senior Shinny Wednesday 1 to 2:50 p.m. $6/person
(50+)
Friday 1 to 2:50 p.m. Shinny Pass – 10 visits $50
Strongly recommend full equipment
Monday 1 to 1:50 p.m. Parent $3/person, Tot $2/person
Parent & Tot Skate
Active EG Pass – 10 visits $25
(Tot 5 years and under) Friday 9 to 9:50 a.m. Active EG Pass – 20 visits $40
Tuesday – NEW 4 to 4:50 p.m.
Adult $3/person, Child $2/person
Public Skate
Saturday 7:30 to 8:20 p.m. Active EG Pass – 10 visits $25
(All Ages)
Active EG Pass – 20 visits $40
Sunday 12:30 to 1:20 p.m.
Youth Shinny
$5/person
(12 to 16 years) Tuesday 6:30 to 7:20 a.m.
Exact Cash Only
Strongly recommend full equipment
Youth Figure Skate $5/person
Wednesday 6:30 to 7:20 a.m.
(12 to 16 years) Exact Cash Only
Monday
6:30 to 7:20 a.m.
Stick, Puck & Drills (Starts Sept. 23)
$5/person
(12 years of age and under
Wednesday – NEW 4 to 4:50 p.m. Exact Cash Only
with Adult Accompaniment )
Thursday 7 to 7:50 a.m.
Youth Ringette – NEW
$5/person
(12 to 16 years) Friday 6: 30 to 7:20 a.m.
Exact Cash Only
Strongly recommend full equipment
*Exclusion Dates are subject to change. Please check our website www.eastgwillimbury.ca/skate
The Ontario Recreation Facilities Association and the Town of East Gwillimbury
Strongly recommends wearing a helmet and glove protection while on the ice surface.
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Town of East Gwillimbury
Health & Active Living Guide
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12 Community Parks, Recreation & Culture • 905-478-3826 • www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Fall 2019 & Winter 2020Public Skating Information
P.A. Day, Holiday & March Break
Public Skating Schedule
East Gwillimbury Sports Complex
P.A. Day Holiday March Break
Atlas East Pad Atlas East Pad 10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. 10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Monday, March 16
Monday, September 23 Sponsored by Tim Hortons Sponsored by New Roads
Monday, October 21 FREE SKATE Free Skate
Friday, November 15 Tuesday, March 17
Friday, January 31 Wednesday, March 18
Friday, December 27 Thursday, March 19
Monday, December 30 Friday, March 20
Thursday, January 2
Friday, January 3
Adults $3/person, Child $2/person
Purchase your Active EG Pass – see Page 16 for more details
Helmets and gloves strongly recommended
www.eastgwillimbury.ca/skate
Skate Safe Kick off the holiday season with a
with free skate with Emergency and
Ecss firefighters Community Safety Services!
Sunday, December 8 *Space is limited
eg SPORTS COMPLEX, atlas east pad
12:30 to 1:20 p.m.
Donations are being accepted for
the Town’s Annual Toy and Food Drive.
Helmets and gloves are
strongly recommended.
Community Parks, Recreation & Culture • 905-478-3826 • www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Fall 2019 & Winter 2020 13children’s aquatics programs
red cross swim kids
Level Descriptions
Level Age Description
Duck/ Orientation to water for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. Swimmers learn how to use floating objects for
Sea Turtle support and explore different water movements through games, songs and active water play. The parent/
18-36
caregiver also learns age-specific water safety. Swimmers learn, through fun games and songs, how to
months
combine skills, how to kick with a buoyant object and how to perform basic floats, glides and kicks. This
level is participation-based only, without formal evaluation.
Sea Otter Transitional level that transfers the preschooler to the care of the instructor. All skills are assisted by the
instructor. Using games and activities, swimmers learn to open their eyes under water, further develop
3-5
basic floats and glides, and swim 1 metre. They also learn age-appropriate water safety skills. Swimmers
years
are evaluated based on performance criteria and progress to Salamander once all criteria have been
successfully completed.
Salamander Swimmers enter this level when they have successfully completed Sea Otter. Using games and activities,
swimmers learn to swim 2 metres, further develop basic floats and increase their distance on front and
back glide. Front swim and roll-over glide are also included, and swimmers learn appropriate water safety
3-5
skills such as how to jump into chest-deep water and how to use a Personal Flotation Device (PFD). Safety
years
skills development includes water orientation, safe entries and exits and only swimming when an adult
is present. Swimmers are evaluated based on performance criteria and progress to the Sunfish once all
criteria have been successfully completed.
Sunfish Swimmers enter this level when they have successfully completed Salamander. Using games and activities,
swimmers learn to swim 5 metres, increase their distance using buoyant objects, increase their distance
on front and back glide with kick and develop their roll-over glide. Side glide and front swim. Safety skills
3-6
include deep water skills and use of a Personal Flotation Device (PFD). Safety skills development such as
years
water orientation, safe entries and exits and always asking permission before going near water. Swimmers
are evaluated based on performance criteria and progress to the Crocodile once all criteria have been
successfully completed.
Crocodile/ Swimmers enter this level when they have successfully completed Sunfish. Through games and activities,
Whale swimmers learn to swim up to 10metres on their front and back, perform a dolphin kick and begin using
3-6 rhythmic breathing. They also progress with kicking drills, flutter kick, and increase their swimming distance to
years 15 metres. Safety skills include jumping into deep water and performing surface support for up to 20 seconds,
recognizing when a swimmer needs help and using a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) in deep water, throwing
assists and sitting dives. Children 6 years and older are ready for the appropriate level of Swim Kids.
5-12 Swimmers receive an orientation to water and the pool area and work on floats, glides and kicking.
Level 1
years Swimmers build their endurance by working on the 5m front swim.
Swimmers work on propulsion skills to move through the water and to remain at the surface. Swimmers work
5-12
Level 2 on the front swim (5m) and learn about deep-water activities and proper use of a Personal Flotation Device
years
(PFD). Fitness activities include the 10m flutter kick and a 10m distance swim.
5-12 This level provides an introduction to diving, and teaches swimmers how to make wise choices about where and
Level 3
years when to swim. Endurance is achieved by building strength in the flutter kick and a 15-metre swim.
This level introduces the front crawl (10m) and back swim with shoulder roll (15m). Swimmers work on
6+
Level 4 kneeling dives, surface support (45 seconds, deep water) and developing a greater sense of self-safety by
years
understanding their own limits. Endurance is built through a 25m swim.
This level introduces the back crawl (15m), sculling skills, whip kick on the back, stride dives and treading
6+
Level 5 water. Front crawl increases to 15m. An introduction to safe boating skills is also included. Endurance is
years
developed through a 50m swim.
This level refines front crawl with a focus on hand entry and breathing (25m), back crawl with a focus on
6+ arm positions and body roll (25m), and introduces elementary backstroke (15m), safety on ice, and rescue
Level 6
years of others with throwing assists. Swimmers demonstrate the front dive and their ability to tread water in
deep water for 1½ minutes. Endurance is built through dolphin kick and a 75m swim.
This level builds skills and endurance for the front crawl (50m), back crawl (50m),elementary back stroke
(25m) and whip kick on the front is introduced. Swimming endurance is increased to a 150m swim.
6+ Breast stroke is introduced and feet-first surface dives. Swimmers learn about the dangers of open water,
Level 7 / 8
years hypothermia, the performance of rescue breathing on children and adults, standing shallow dives and stride
entries. Swimmers participate in timed treading water activities using the eggbeater skill for 3 minutes.
Endurance is built on a 300m swim. Front crawl and back crawl distances are increased to 75m each.
This level refines the front crawl (100m), back crawl (100m), elementary back stroke (50m) and breast stroke
6+
Level 9 / 10 (50m), sidestroke (25m) for final assessment. Swimmers learn about sun safety, rescue of others from ice, and
years
head-first and feet-first surface dives. Endurance is built using the dolphin kick (vertical) and a 500m swim.
14 Community Parks, Recreation & Culture • 905-478-3826 • www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Fall 2019 & Winter 2020children’s aquatics programs
Fall 2019 & Winter 2020 Instructional
Aquatics Programs
Day Level Time Fall Winter
Sea Otter 5 to 5:30 p.m. 7134 7158
GENERAL INFORMATION Crocodile/Whale 5 to 5:30 p.m. 7120 7144
Sea Otter 5:30 to 6 p.m. 7135 7159
Fall: t
Tuesday Start Date: Sept. 24, 2019 Sunfish 5:30 to 6 p.m. 7142 7166
u
Wednesday Start Date: Sept. 25, 2019 Salamander 6 to 6:30 p.m. 7132 7156
E
Level 1 6 to 6:30 p.m. 7122 7146
WINTER: S Level 3/4 6:30 to 7 p.m. 7124 7148
Tuesday Start Date: Jan. 14, 2020 D
Wednesday Start Date: Jan. 15, 2020 Private 6:30 to 7 p.m. 7127 7151
A Semi Private – Level 1/2 7 to 7:30 p.m. 7137 7161
All classes are 8 weeks in duration Y Private 7 to 7:30 p.m. 7128 7152
Student Instructor Ratios: Semi Private – Level 5/6 7:30 to 8 p.m. 7140 7164
Preschool 6:1 Private 7:30 to 8 p.m. 7129 7153
Swim Kids 8:1 Day Level Time Fall Winter
Semi Private* 3:1 Salamander 5 to 5:30 p.m. 7133 7157
Private* 1:1 Level 2 5 to 5:30 p.m. 7123 7147
w
Sea Otter 5:30 to 6 p.m. 7136 7160
Pricing: e
Semi Private – Level 3/4 5:30 to 6 p.m. 7139 7163
30 Minute Lessons $85 d
45 Minute Lessons $88 Semi Private – Level 7/8 6 to 6:30 p.m. 7141 7165
n
Semi Private Lessons (30 Min) $140 Private 6 to 6:30 p.m. 7130 7154
Private Lessons (30 Min) $200 E Sunfish 6:30 to 7 p.m. 7143 7167
S Private 6:30 to 7 p.m. 7131 7155
NEWMARKET INN Pool D Crocodile/Whale 7 to 7:30 p.m. 7121 7145
18667 Old Yonge St., A Semi Private – Level 1/2 7 to 7:30 p.m. 7138 7162
Holland Landing, ON L9N 0J2
Y Level 5 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. 7125 7149
Level 6 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. 7126 7150
Community Parks, Recreation & Culture • 905-478-3826 • www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Fall 2019 & Winter 2020 15Active EG Drop in programs
Active EG Drop In Programs
Active EG – 1 visit $3 • Active EG – 10 visits $25 • Active EG – 20 visits $40
Purchase an ACTIVE EG Pass and you can participate in any one of our drop in programs including public skating
Passes are sold at the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex Recreation Services, Harvest Hills Activity Centre, and Ross Family Complex.
**Cheque and cash only at Ross and Harvest Hills. • 12 years of age and under with parent accompaniment
Fall: September 16 to December 20, 2019 • Winter: January 13 to April 10, 2020
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Artist Drop In Pickleball Playgroup (parent & tot) Artist Drop In Pickleball Pickleball
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1 to 4 p.m. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. 12 to 2 p.m.
16+ years 16+ years 6 yrs & under 16+ years 16+ years 16+ years
HLCC ROSS ROSS ROSS ROSS HHAC
Tai Chi – $8 Volleyball Pickleball Pickleball Family Drop In
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. 1 to 4 p.m. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 6 to 8 p.m. Depending on
15+ years 16+ years 16+ years 16+ years All Ages ages and number
EGSC ROSS ROSS ROSS ROSS of participants,
Pickleball Meditation – FREE Volleyball Basketball Drop In half court play
1 to 4 p.m. 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 8 to 9 p.m. may take place for
16+ years 15+ years 16+ years 12+ years certain programs.
ROSS EGSC HHAC ROSS
Floor Hockey Floor Hockey EGSC: East Gwillimbury Sports Complex
5:15 to 7:15 p.m. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location HHAC: Harvest Hills Activity Centre
7-14 years 7-14 years Legend HLCC: Holland Landing Comm. Centre
ROSS ROSS ROSS: Ross Family Complex (Mt. Albert)
Exclusions: October 14 & 21. *Exclusion Dates are subject to change. Please check our website for updated exclusion dates.
Enjoy free community skates provided
by NewRoads Automotive Group!
To view dates and times, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca
16 Community Parks, Recreation & Culture • 905-478-3826 • www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Fall 2019 & Winter 2020school break camps
School Break Camps
Visit the Town website at www.eastgwillimbury.ca for Camp Descriptions. Extended hours available for select camps.
Theme Ages Time Day Date Location Fee Code
Kids great Interactive Programming 8-12 yrs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon Oct 21 EGSC $80 7182
minds (KGM) iPad Game Creation 9-13 yrs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri Nov 15 EGSC $80 7183
PA Day
Mindcraft Adventures
©
7-11 yrs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri Dec 27 EGSC $80 7186
Camps
Cartoon Computer Animation 6-11 yrs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri Jan 17 EGSC $80 7184
Theme Ages Time Day Date Location Fee Code
Temple Digging It 5-12 yrs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon Mar 16 TEMPLE $40 7181
March Junior Curator 5-12 yrs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tue Mar 17 TEMPLE $40 7181
Break Inventor For A Day 5-12 yrs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed Mar 18 TEMPLE $40 7181
Camp Raiders of the Lost Artifact 5-12 yrs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thu Mar 19 TEMPLE $40 7181
Art Attack 5-12 yrs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri Mar 20 TEMPLE $40 7181
Theme Ages Time Day Date Location Fee Code
Holiday Winterlude 5-12 yrs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri Dec 27 ROSS $40 7185
Break New Year’s Bash 5-12 yrs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon Dec 30 ROSS $40 7185
Camp Snow Fest 5-12 yrs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thu Jan 2 ROSS $40 7185
Holiday Mash Up 5-12 yrs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri Jan 3 ROSS $40 7185
Theme Ages Time Day Date Location Fee Code
Babysitter’s Training 11-14 yrs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon Sep 23 EGSC $80 7180
Additional Home Alone 9-12 yrs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon Sep 23 EGSC $80 7179
Programs
Babysitter’s Training 11-14 yrs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri Jan 31 EGSC $80 7180
Home Alone 9-12 yrs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri Jan 31 EGSC $80 7179
Community Parks, Recreation & Culture • 905-478-3826 • www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Fall 2019 & Winter 2020 17pre-school programs
Pre-school Programs
Ballet — 3-5 years them age appropriate cooking and baking skills and basic food safety.
In this program your child will develop the grace and creativity that ballet Please advise if your child has any food allergies at registration.
is. Your child will learn the proper arm and leg positions as well as several
ballet routines that will transform your little one into a dancer. Dress code: Kinder School Explorers — 3-5 years
Body suit, tights, ballet shoes & long hair in a pony tail. This pre-kindergarten program will have children participating in show
and tell, art projects and educational worksheets. Children will discover
Funky Kids — 1-2 years – NEW
numbers, letters, animals and much more. This program will allow your
Fun is Key to Physical Literacy at Funkey Kids! Parents and children alike
child to learn through play. Creative games, songs, stories and activities
will enjoy our 30 minute classes packed with movement, music and FUN!
will enhance your child’s learning experience. Please send your child with
Led by a qualified instructor, this program is a great way for your little one
a nut-free snack.
to be introduced to fundamental movement skills in a safe and engaging
environment! Stretching, balance, jumping, kicking, catching and throwing Little Kickers – Karate — 3-5 years
are just a few skills children will explore in Funkey Kids classes. Stickers/ This program presents an opportunity for participants to become actively
stamps are given out weekly for a job well done! Children will receive a involved in the basic self defense techniques and movements as taught in
special gift at the final class. Please note: this is a parent participation
Shotokan Karate. The Karate sessions will be run by Black Belt instructors
program, one parent per child. Children must be walking independently.
from Community Martial Arts, a member of the International Karate
Funky Kids — 2-3 years – NEW Association (IKA Canada). A friendly, encouraging atmosphere will be
Fun is Key to Physical Literacy at Funkey Kids! Keep your toddler busy created to make it an enjoyable and fun experience. A karate gi (uniform)
in our 45 minute classes with movement, music and FUN! Led by a will be supplied as part of the registration cost.
qualified instructor, this program is a great way for your active child to learn
fundamental movement skills like jumping, balance and stretching. Your SOCCER — 3-4 years
child will also be introduced to sport skills like kicking, catching, striking In this exciting partnership with the East Gwillimbury Soccer Club, your
and throwing. Children leave our unique classes feeling confident, happy soccer star will spend the duration of the class learning the FUNdamentals
and energized! Stickers/stamps are given out weekly for a job well done! of soccer from our talented coaches from the EG Soccer Club. Weekly skill
Children will receive a special gift at the final class. Please note: this is a sessions and games will help players get ready for the soccer season!
parent participation program, one parent per child.
SportBall — Multi-sport — 3-5 years
Funky Kids — 3-6 years – NEW Sportball is a dynamic sports program focusing on skill development in
Fun is Key to Physical Literacy at Funkey Kids! Children will love our 45 eight different sports, namely soccer, basketball, hockey, tennis, baseball,
minute energy-packed lessons where the focus is on helping children volleyball, football and golf. This creative, non-competitive and self-
to develop a wide range of fundamental movement skills. Skills such as
esteem-building program prepares all children for a future of confident
running, jumping, balance, throwing and kicking can be applied to all
sports participation.
kinds of physical activities! Our qualified instructors teach children how
to move with a unique class that includes stretching, warm-up songs, a SportBall — Parent & Child Multi-Sport
gross motor circuit and sports development activities. Equipment changes — 16 months- 3 years
weekly and a sticker/stamp is given out at the end of every lesson for a job Toddlers and parents/caregivers learn fundamental sport skills and
well done! Children will receive a special gift at the final class. participate in creative motor games, songs, rhymes, stories, bubble time
Group Piano Lessons – Level 1 & Level 2 and much more! In addition to focusing on physical movements and
— 3.5-5.5 years social exploration, this program will introduce children to a different sport
Music for Little Mozarts is a well designed and established teaching each week. Parents/caregivers participate with their little one to guide and
method for this age group. The program integrates singing and stories to challenge them according to their individual skill level. Sportball maintains
teach children the musical fundamentals in merry and enjoyable ways. This a one-parent-per-child ratio policy in all Parent & Child programs to ensure
is a piano-based program. Children will be taught how to read and write that focus is kept on helping little ones practice and progress.
basic music notations, understand how to read and comprehend music,
and play practically on keys. A lesson and workbook are included. There SportBall — Parent & Child Multi-Sport
are 4 levels of Music for Little Mozarts. After Level 1, evaluations will be — 2-3.5 years
given to individuals based on skills and maturity on the instrument. Come Toddlers and parents/caregivers learn fundamental sport skills and
and join Beethoven Bear and Mozart Mouse for a musical adventure. participate in creative motor games, songs, rhymes, stories, bubble time
and much more! In addition to focusing on physical movements and
Kids Cooking Club — 3-5 years – NEW
This is a 6-week program designed to get kids in the kitchen cooking and social exploration, this program will introduce children to a different sport
baking! Cooking is a life skill that so many children enjoy. The children will each week. Parents/caregivers participate with their little one to guide and
learn quick easy recipes and taste what they make. Each week they will challenge them according to their individual skill level. Sportball maintains
take home a copy of the recipe made in the class so they can share it with a one-parent-per-child ratio policy in all Parent & Child programs to ensure
their families. Melissa O’Neil, Independent Epicure Consultant, will teach that focus is kept on helping little ones practice and progress.
18 Community Parks, Recreation & Culture • 905-478-3826 • www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Fall 2019 & Winter 2020pre-school programs
Season Program Age Weeks Day Start Time Location Fee Code
Ballet 3-5 yrs 10 Tue Sep 24 5:30 to 6 p.m. HHAC $60 7019
Funky Kids – NEW 1-2 yrs 10 Sun Sep 15 11 to 11:30 a.m. EGSC $120 7037
Funky Kids – NEW 2-3 yrs 10 Sun Sep 15 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. EGSC $140 7038
Funky Kids – NEW 3-6 yrs 10 Sun Sep 15 12:15 to 1 p.m. EGSC $140 7039
Group Piano Lessons - Level 1 3.5-5.5 yrs 10 Tue Sep 24 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. EGSC $140 7023
Group Piano Lessons - Level 2 3.5-5.5 yrs 10 Tue Sep 24 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. EGSC $140 7024
Kids Cooking Club – NEW 3-5 yrs 6 Mon Oct 28 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. HLCC $87 7015
F Kinder School Explorers 3-5 yrs 10 Tue Sep 24 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. HHAC $76 7018
a Kinder School Explorers 3-5 yrs 10 Thu Sep 26 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. HHAC $76 7029
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Little Kickers – Karate 3-5 yrs 10 Mon Sep 23 5 to 5:45 p.m. EGSC $160 7013
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Soccer 3-4 yrs 8 Thu Sep 26 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. ROSS $165 7030
Sportball – Multi-Sport 3-5 yrs 10 Tue Sep 24 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. ROSS $140 7025
Sportball – Multi-Sport 3-4 yrs 10 Fri Sep 27 9:15 to 10 a.m. ROSS $140 7033
Sportball – Multi-Sport 3-5 yrs 10 Sat Sep 28 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. HHAC $140 7036
Sportball – Parent & Child Multi-Sport 2-3.5 yrs 10 Fri Sep 27 10 to 10:45 a.m. ROSS $140 7032
Sportball – Parent & Child Multi-Sport 16 mths-3 yrs 10 Sat Sep 28 9 to 9:45 a.m. HHAC $140 7035
Sportball – Parent & Child Multi-Sport 2-3 yrs 10 Sat Sep 28 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. HHAC $140 7034
Season Program Age Weeks Day Start Time Location Fee Code
Ballet 3-5 yrs 10 Tue Jan 14 5:30 to 6 p.m. HHAC $60 7060
Funky Kids 1-2 yrs 10 Sun Jan 12 11 to 11:30 a.m. EGSC $120 7056
Funky Kids 2-3 yrs 10 Sun Jan 12 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. EGSC $140 7102
Funky Kids 3-6 yrs 10 Sun Jan 12 12:15 to 1 p.m. EGSC $140 7081
Group Piano Lessons – Level 1 3.5-5.5 yrs 10 Tue Jan 14 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. EGSC $140 7068
Group Piano Lessons – Level 2 3.5-5.5 yrs 10 Tue Jan 14 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. EGSC $140 7069
W Kids Cooking Club 3-5 yrs 6 Mon Jan 6 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. HLCC $87 7079
I Kinder School Explorers 3-5 yrs 10 Tue Jan 14 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. HHAC $76 7076
N Kinder School Explorers 3-5 yrs 10 Thu Jan 16 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. HHAC $76 7077
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Little Kickers – Karate 3-5 yrs 10 Mon Jan 13 5 to 5:45 p.m. EGSC $160 7078
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R Soccer 3-4 yrs 8 Thu Jan 16 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. ROSS $165 7084
Sportball – Multi-Sport 3-5 yrs 10 Tue Jan 14 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. ROSS $140 7088
Sportball – Multi-Sport 3-4 yrs 10 Fri Jan 17 9:15 to 10 a.m. ROSS $140 7091
Sportball – Multi-Sport 3-5 yrs 10 Sat Jan 18 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. HHAC $140 7093
Sportball – Parent & Child Multi-Sport 2-3.5 yrs 10 Fri Jan 17 10 to 10:45 a.m. ROSS $140 7096
Sportball – Parent & Child Multi-Sport 16 mths-3 yrs 10 Sat Jan 18 9 to 9:45 a.m. HHAC $140 7099
Sportball – Parent & Child Multi-Sport 2-3 yrs 10 Sat Jan 18 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. HHAC $140 7097
Location EGSC: East Gwillimbury Sports Complex (Sharon) HLCC: Holland Landing Community Centre
Legend HHAC: Harvest Hills Activity Centre ROSS: Ross Family Complex (Mount Albert)
Community Parks, Recreation & Culture • 905-478-3826 • www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Fall 2019 & Winter 2020 19Learn to skate program for beginners 3+.
“Fun”damentals coached by NCCP certified experts
in an energetic and sequential manner.
Also offering…Adult Skating. A fully coached adult session for
all levels of skating. Time to dust off the blades & get back on the ice.
Register at www.egskatingclub.com
Call 905-478-8655
20 Community Parks, Recreation & Culture • 905-478-3826 • www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Fall 2019 & Winter 2020Child & Youth programs
Child & Youth Programs
Acro/Jazz — 5-8 years children will have knowledge in coding concepts such as if
Acro is a form of dance that combines the flexibility and power of statements, variables, conditions, loops and more!
gymnastics with the grace of modern jazz. Through floor work and
KGM – JR. GAMES AND ANIMATION PROGRAMMING
mats, participants will do basic tumbles, cartwheels, flips and more.
— 5-7 years — NEW
Music will also be introduced to this class. Dress Code: body suit,
Young children will learn beginner coding, allowing them to make their
tights, ballet shoes or bare feet & long hair tied back.
own characters come to life by programming them to move, jump,
African Drumming and World Percussion dance, sing and so much more. Children will learn problem solving,
— 7-12 & 13-16 years — NEW numeracy and literacy while still having fun! Children aren’t just
In partnership with Rhythmic by Nature, participants will be learning to code, they are coding to learn. An Apple or Android tablet
introduced to West African Hand Drums (Djembe), World Percussion is required for this program.
Instruments, and experience the benefits of drumming, self-
KGM – Video Game Creation Workshop
expression and creativity. Each class will incorporate collaborative, — 8-12 years
leadership building and fun rhythm-based activities as well as This intelligent screen time workshop is an excellent opportunity
reviewing drumming techniques, developing a repertoire of ensemble for kids to be introduced to the basics of computer programming
rhythms, and exploring improvisational music-making. No previous and video game creation. some coding concepts covered are; if
musical experience is necessary to participate. Drums and percussion statements, variables and more.
instruments are provided by the instructor.
Kids Cooking Club — 6-9 & 10-15 years — NEW
Draw, Paint & Sculpt — 7-11 & 11-14 years This is a 6-week program is designed to get kids in the kitchen
Children will explore their creativity and discover their talents while cooking and baking! Cooking is a life skill that so many children enjoy.
learning art skills and techniques in drawing, painting and sculpting. The children will learn quick, easy recipes and taste what they make.
Join Artist Donna Burwell-Stevens to learn about famous artists and Each week they will take home a copy of the recipe made in the class
to create portraits, still life, landscapes and more! Materials include: so they can share it with their families. Melissa O’Neil, Independent
charcoal, oil pastel, watercolour and clay. Epicure Consultant, will teach them age appropriate cooking and
baking skills and basic food safety. Please advise if your child has any
Intro to Karate — 7-12 years
food allergies at registration.
This program presents an opportunity for participants to become
actively involved in the basic self defense techniques and movements SOCCER — 5-6 & 7-8 years
as taught in Shotokan Karate. The Karate sessions will be run by In this exciting partnership with the East Gwillimbury Soccer Club,
Black Belt instructors from Community Martial Arts, a member your soccer star will spend the duration of the class learning the
of the International Karate Association (IKA Canada). A friendly, FUNdamentals of soccer from our talented coaches from the EG
encouraging atmosphere will be created to make it an enjoyable and Soccer Club. Weekly skill sessions and games will help players get
fun experience. A karate gi (uniform) will be supplied as part of the ready for the soccer season!
registration cost.
Sportball — Floor Hockey Drop Off
KGM – 2D Stick-man Animation — 5-8 years
— 7-11 years — NEW Our drop-off hockey programs are held indoors, and our classes
Whether it is your first time or you have taken animation before, teach Hockey fundamentals in a fun, age-appropriate and non-
this program will provide you with excitement as you create moving competitive setting. Classes are a great way to have a blast and enjoy
animations. Become an animator in full control of 2D stick-man “Canada’s Game” with your new Sportball friends!
movements by dragging handles and moving joints, and the
Stress Management Workshop — 12-15 years — NEW
opportunity to create any type of action you want.
The program is based on mindful awareness, self-kindness, and a
KGM – Character Animation Workshop sense of common humanity. Mindful awareness opens our existence
— 6-11 years — NEW to the present moment that helps us to accept the way we are with
Participants will be introduced to computer animation where their greater ease. Kindness opens our heart to suffering, so we can manage
creativity and imagination can soar. In this workshop children will our mental situation with a clear understanding of the situation.
animate their own characters and write a short story to send them on Common humanity opens us to our essential interrelatedness, so that
a trip around the world. we know we are part of a community. Together they comprise a state of
warm-hearted and connected presence.
KGM – GAMES AND ANIMATION PROGRAMMING
— 8-12 years — NEW Yoga For Youth — 7-16 years
In this course, children will learn computer programming by creating Come strike a pose in our class that has been created especially for
both games and animations. Participants will be solving problems, youth – a fun, flowing yoga class, placed to music which fosters a
designing projects and communicating ideas using block-based positive attitude and self-esteem through mind-body connection.
coding in a fun and collaborative way. By the end of the course, Please bring your own yoga mat.
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Child & Youth programs
Season Program Age Weeks Day Start Time Location Fee Code
Acro/Jazz 5-8 yrs 10 Tue Sep 24 6 to 6:45 p.m. HHAC $68 7020
African Drumming & World Percussion – NEW 7-12 yrs 10 Wed Sep 25 4 to 4:45 p.m. MACC $170 7171
African Drumming & World Percussion – NEW 13-16 yrs 10 Wed Sep 25 5 to 5:45 p.m. MACC $170 7172
Draw, Paint & Sculpt 11-14 yrs 10 Mon Sep 23 7 to 8:30 p.m. HHAC $112 7012
Draw, Paint & Sculpt 7-11 yrs 10 Wed Sep 25 5:30 to 7 p.m. HHAC $112 7028
Intro to Karate 7-12 yrs 10 Mon Sep 23 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. EGSC $160 7014
F KGM – Character Animation Workshop – NEW 6-11 yrs 1 Sun Dec 8 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. EGSC $45 7040
a KGM – Video Game Creation Workshop 8-12 yrs 1 Sun Dec 8 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. EGSC $45 7041
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l Kids Cooking Club – NEW 6-9 yrs 6 Mon Oct 28 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. HLCC $90 7016
Kids Cooking Club – NEW 10-15 yrs 6 Mon Oct 28 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. HLCC $90 7017
Soccer 5-6 yrs 8 Tue Sep 24 6 to 7 p.m. HHAC $165 7021
Soccer 7-8 yrs 8 Tue Sep 24 7 to 8 p.m. HHAC $165 7022
Sportball - Floor Hockey Drop Off 5-8 yrs 10 Tue Sep 24 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. ROSS $140 7026
Stress Management Workshop – NEW 12-15 yrs 1 Sat Nov 16 1 to 4 p.m. EGSC $50 7175
Yoga for Youth 7-16 yrs 10 Wed Sep 25 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. HLCC $72 7027
Season Program Age Weeks Day Start Time Location Fee Code
Acro/Jazz 5-8 yrs 10 Tue Jan 14 6 to 6:45 p.m. HHAC $68 7054
African Drumming & World Percussion 13-16 yrs 10 Wed Jan 15 5 to 5:45 p.m. MACC $170 7173
African Drumming & World Percussion 7-12 yrs 10 Wed Jan 15 4 to 4:45 p.m. MACC $170 7174
Draw, Paint & Sculpt 11-14 yrs 10 Mon Jan 13 7 to 8:30 p.m. HHAC $112 7064
Draw, Paint & Sculpt 7-11 yrs 10 Wed Jan 15 5:30 to 7 p.m. HHAC $112 7066
Intro to Karate 7-12 yrs 10 Mon Jan 13 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. EGSC $160 7072
W KGM – 2D Stick-man Animation – NEW 7-11 yrs 8 Wed Jan 15 6 to 7 p.m. EGSC $158 7169
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N KGM – Games & Animation Prog. – NEW 8-12 yrs 8 Wed Jan 15 7 to 8:30 p.m. EGSC $198 7170
T KGM – Jr Games & Animation Prog. – NEW 5-7 yrs 8 Wed Jan 15 5 to 6 p.m. EGSC $158 7168
E Kids Cooking Club 6-9 yrs 6 Mon Jan 6 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. HLCC $90 7073
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Kids Cooking Club 10-15 yrs 6 Mon Jan 6 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. HLCC $90 7075
Soccer 5-6 yrs 8 Tue Jan 14 6 to 7 p.m. HHAC $165 7082
Soccer 7-8 yrs 8 Tue Jan 14 7 to 8 p.m. HHAC $165 7083
Sportball – Floor Hockey Drop Off 5-8 yrs 10 Tue Jan 14 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. ROSS $140 7087
Stress Management Workshop 12-15 yrs 1 Sat Feb 8 1 to 4 p.m. EGSC $50 7176
Yoga for Youth 7-16 yrs 10 Wed Jan 15 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. HLCC $72 7103
EGSC: East Gwillimbury Sports Complex (Sharon) MACC: Mount Albert Community Centre
Location HLCC: Holland Landing Community Centre ROSS: Ross Family Complex (Mount Albert)
Legend HHAC: Harvest Hills Activity Centre
Community Parks, Recreation & Culture • 905-478-3826 • www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Fall 2019 & Winter 2020 23pre-teen dances
Pre-Teen
Dance Grades 5-8 only
DJ Demeanor
Police
Supervision September 20 • January 17 • June 19
7 to 10 p.m.
Paid
Recreation
East Gwillimbury Sports Complex
Services $
10 admission
Youth Staff
on Duty Tickets may be purchased from the Recreation Services office, located
at the EG Sports Complex. Any unsold tickets will be available at the door
Cash Snack Bar the night of the dance. There are no refunds for tickets purchased.
For more information please call 905-478-3826
24 Community Parks, Recreation & Culture • 905-478-3826 • www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Fall 2019 & Winter 2020Youth & Community Initiatives Fund
Youth & Community Initiatives Fund
The Youth & Community Initiatives Fund provides families with financial support to ensure kids and elite athletes have
the opportunity to play and participate in extra-curricular activities. Funding is also available for community groups
(please see application for more information). The Youth & Community Initiatives Fund is supported through the
Annual East Gwillimbury Mayor & Council Charity Golf Tournament.
Funding is available for:
Youth:
Under the age of 19
Elite Athletes:
Participating in provincial or national sporting events
Community Groups:
Not-for-profit and charitable organizations
For more information and to complete an
application form visit:
www.eastgwillimbury.ca/initiativesfund
Questions?
Contact Gina Casey
Executive Assistant to Mayor and Council
905-478-4283 ext. 1276
gcasey@eastgwillimbury.ca A special thank you to those who support
the East Gwillimbury community and participate in
the Mayor & Council Charity Golf Tournament each year.
FAIR, ACCESSIBLE,
INCLUSIVE RECREATION
The Town of East Gwillimbury now offers a fee assistant program
to ensure participants of all ages can participate in Fair, Accessible,
and Inclusive Recreation opportunities in EG!
What is FAIR EG?
FAIR EG provides residents of all ages discounts on Town
recreation camps and programs. The discount is based on the
number of members in the household as well as household
income on a sliding scale.
How do I apply?
The FAIR EG process is completely confidential, respectful and
ONLINE Fill out an application at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/faireg
dignified.
www.eastgwillimbury.ca/faireg
or contact our Recreation Services Team.
or contact our Recreation Services Team.
Questions?
Questions?
For more information, contact our Recreation Services Team:
For
( more information,
905-478-3826 ext.contact
1402 our Recreation Services Team at
kmawhinney@eastgwillimbury.ca
905-478-3826 ext. 1402 or by kmawhinney@eastgwillimbury.ca
Community Parks, Recreation & Culture • 905-478-3826 • www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Fall 2019 & Winter 2020 25Bar & lounge
Weekly specials
We proudly support
Mondays east gwillimbury Minor sports Teams
Seniors 10% Off All Day
Tuesdays Wear your team jersey
Country Line Dancing and receive 10% oFF
your regular priced
Wednesdays food items.
1/2 Price Wings (1 lb)
Thursdays
1/2 Price Appetizers (4 to 7 pm)
Fridays
Wine Specials
saTurdays
Live Music
sundays Book your holiday parTies
Breakfast Menu Available All Day and special FuncTions
1/2 Price Appetizers (4 to 7 pm) in our privaTe evenT rooM
Monday 11 am - 10 pm
Catering • Delivery • take-Out Tuesday 11 am - 11:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 10 pm
18947 Woodbine Avenue, Sharon Thursday 11 am - 10 pm
Friday 11 am - 12 am
905-589-5757 Saturday 11 am - 12 am
lionsandsun.ca • FB/Instagram: @lionsandsun Sunday 10 am - 8:30 pm
26 Community Parks, Recreation & Culture • 905-478-3826 • www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Fall 2019 & Winter 2020Adult & Older Adult Active Living Programs
Adult & Older Adult
Active Living Programs
Legend ■ The Town encourages all participants to bring their own mat for hygienic reasons.
Baby & Me Yoga — NEW dramatically visible, incredibly beautiful results.
Reconnect and nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Build strength, flexibility,
Pop Physique — NEW ■
and endurance while bonding with baby and meeting other new parents!
Join our instructor for an upbeat workout incorporating cardio barre,
Feel free to feed, change your baby and share your stories in a supportive
Pilates, Yoga moves and poses using bands, weights and other
and welcoming environment. Bring everything you need for baby and
accessories. It tones, builds long lean muscles and burns fat all while
participate according to baby’s needs. Slings or front carriers are not
required. Bonding with your baby while either holding your baby in your Power & Flow ■
arms, sitting in your lap, leaning against your leg or resting on a blanket. This innovative program combines movements from Yoga and Pilates
Please bring a blanket and yoga mat and some toys for your baby. This to give you the best workout while leaving you relaxed and stress free.
class is designed for infants beginning to crawl. Focusing on strengthening your muscles, core alignment and flexibility, you
will improve all aspects of your daily living activities. The Town encourages
Body 360
all participants to bring their own mat for hygienic reasons.
A combination of creative heart pumping cardio, with an array of sculpting
tools, such as Dumbbells, Kettlebells, Bands and more. Come and join our Self Defense — NEW
high energy, mixed intensity class designed to tone all 360 degrees of your This is a self defense session for “nice people”. We take a light-hearted
body! approach as we study a serious subject. There is no physical strength,
Body Blitz endurance or coordination aptitude required. Bring loose fitting clothing, a
Join our instructor to challenge your whole body with different routines. smile, a bottle of water and a friend!
Whether it be Boot Camp, HIIT, Mixed Cardio with core strengthening, your Standard First Aid
body will never reach a plateau. The result will be a fun-filled class, and a This comprehensive two-day course is designed to provide you with the
toned and fit body. theory and practical skills to mitigate a variety of different emergency
Kickboxing situations you may be faced with in your home, community, and
Relieve your frustration from the workday and have fun as you punch, workplace. It covers topics such as CPR, AED, emergency medical
services, activating 911, wound care, circulatory emergencies, the
kick, bob and weave your way into the best shape of your life! Each class
treatment of various medical conditions. This program will also teach
is a total body workout incorporating both upper and lower body strength
an understanding of topics such as secondary survey, poisoning, bone
conditioning and flexibility, increasing your aerobic capacity and burning off
and joint injuries, heat and cold emergencies and more. The successful
unwanted calories. Great for men and women of all fitness levels who want
completion of this course will give the participant a certification in Standard
to push it to the limit! Please wear comfortable clothing and running shoes.
First Aid & CPR/AED for a three-year period that meets the requirements of
Line Dancing WSIB 1101. All participants are encouraged to dress in active/comfortable
Kick up your heels with an hour of fun line dancing. Our instructor will walk wear as this course includes both theory and a practical portion.
you through the steps of traditional and country line dancing. All fitness
Stress Management Workshop — NEW
levels welcome.
The program is based on mindful awareness, self-kindness, and a sense
Move Your Body ■ of common humanity. Mindful awareness opens our existence to the
What better way to keep in shape than moving your body. Our instructor present moment that helps us to accept the way we are with greater ease.
will give you a workout geared to your body type and age. Stretching, Kindness opens our heart to suffering, so we can manage our mental
toning, and strength building will be part of this exercise class. The Town situation with a clear understanding of the situation. Common humanity
encourages all participants to bring their own mat for hygienic reasons. opens us to our essential interrelatedness, so that we know we are part
of a community. Together they comprise a state of warm-hearted and
PIYO ■
connected presence.
PiYo combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates
with the strength and flexibility advantages of Yoga. And we crank up the Strong Bones ■
speed to deliver a true fat-burning, low-impact workout that leaves our This class is tailormade to build and maintain bone density using body
body looking long, lean, and incredibly defined. With every action-packed weight, hand held weights, resistance bands and a variety of other tools.
PiYo session, you can burn excess fat and sculpt and define your whole Feel stronger and walk taller. Ideal for people concerned with losing bone
body as you minimize the aches and pains that come along with high- density. The Town encourages all participants to bring their own mat for
impact workouts. No matter your age or body type, PiYo will help give you hygienic reasons.
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Tai Chi life. The Town encourages all participants to bring their own mat for
Whether new to tai chi or not, this course will teach and refine 8 key hygienic reasons.
movements leading participants to learn “Yang 24” building a surprising
Yoga Fit — NEW ■
amount of strength, focus, balance and agility. Students learn in a fun
An exciting new class format appropriate for those feeling inspired
and meaningful way and are provided with tools to help with practice
to take their practice to the next level. We will combine low impact
at home.
cardio, working the larger muscle groups to increase heart rate, in an
Wednesday Night Fitness ■ invigorating half hour, followed by a beautiful alignment-based vinyasa
Do you want to become lean and fit? We combine cardio and weights flow in the second half of our session. We will end with some heart-
in a highly effective and varied workout. Step, circuit training, boxing, opening poses to leave you feeling open and relaxed. This class will
kickboxing, interval training, plus muscle conditioning are all part of this improve fitness, strength, balance, and flexibility. The Town encourages
class. The Town encourages all participants to bring their own mat for all participants to bring their own yoga mats, as well as comfortable
hygienic reasons. running shoes. We also suggest a towel and water bottle.
Yoga — Essential ■ Young at Heart ■
This practice builds healthy resilient bodies, increases vitality and trains Join us for a fun low impact cardio class that incorporates hand held
our minds to be strong and flexible in the face of stress and change. weights, exercise bands, and other equipment. You will strengthen
Breathing techniques and meditation will give you a deep inner calm your muscles; improve your blood circulation and mobility. For
and self confidence to meet life’s challenges with grace. Appropriate for encouragement and an hour of fun, you will not want to miss it.
both the beginner and seasoned yoga student. The Town encourages Beginners welcome! The Town encourages all participants to bring their
all participants to bring their own mat for hygienic reasons. own mat for hygienic reasons.
Yoga — Hatha ■ Zumba
An introduction to Hatha Yoga is designed for students who are either People of all ages are falling in love with Zumba’s infectious music,
new or returning to yoga. You will be guided by our instructor to gently easy-to-follow dance moves and body-sculpting benefits. Come dance
explore basic postures and simple breathing techniques, followed by to the rhythms of Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, and other Latin beats.
guided relaxation. Yoga improves your tone, helps strengthen and This is a fitness class you will not want to miss! Ditch the routine, join
balance the body, and is ideal for counteracting the stresses of daily the party!
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