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RECREATION GUIDE & COUNCIL NEWS - Township of Ramara - Fall - Ramara Township
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                                                                                                                                                                                         Dana Robbins
                                                                                                                                                             Regional General Manager - Simcoe - York - Muskoka
                                                                                                                                                                                Shaun Sauve
                                                                                                                                                                                        Editor-In-Chief
                                                                                                                                                                                          Lori Martin
                                                                                                                                                                                 General Manager Simcoe
                                                                                                                                                                                        Elise Allain
                                                                                                                                                             Advertising/Distribution - Sales and Service Manager
                                                                                                                                                                                   Kyla Barron
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                                                                                                                                                                                     Connie Morrison
                                                                                                                                                                                    Advertising Sales
                                                                                                                                                                            Arlene Blackwood • Kim Bergeron
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2018 Ramara Municipal Election                                                                          2018 Ramara Municipal Election
                         Remember to Vote on October 22                                                                              Remember to Vote on October 22

Who can I vote for?
A full listing of all individuals running for Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor, and School Board                      How do I vote?
Trustee can be found on our website www.ramara.ca/election or on our election display at the
Ramara Administration Centre.                                                                                        Residents will be utilizing a new method of voting for the 2018 Municipal Election. Eligible
                                                                                                                     electors will be able to vote by telephone or internet beginning on Friday, October 12, until
When will I get my voter information?                                                                                Monday, October 22, 2018.
Eligible voters will be casting their ballots either online or
on the phone. Voters will need a Voter Instruction Letter,                                                           A Voter Instruction Letter will be mailed to eligible electors on the Voters’ List prior to the
which will be mailed late September/early October to cast                                                            commencement of the voting period.
their ballot.                                                                                                        The chart below details how you will be able to vote during the voting period:
                                                                                                                  Vote by Internet                                           Vote by Telephone
Need assistance to vote?
                                                                                                                  • Open up the Internet                                     • Dial the 1-800 number provided in your
We are happy to assist all Ramara voters in casting their
                                                                                                                  • In the address bar, type in the internet voting             Voter Instruction Letter
ballot. Computers and telephones will be available at the
                                                                                                                     website address provided in your Voter                  • When prompted, enter your date of
Ramara Administration Centre (2297 Highway 12,
                                                                                                                     Instruction Letter                                         birth and the PIN provided in your
Brechin) for Ramara voters to confidentially cast their
                                                                                                                  • The website will display the Township’s name and            Voter Instruction Letter
ballot with the assistance of staff, if required, on the
                                                                                                                     the timeframe for voting. Click “Continue” to           • You will then hear the first race
following days:
                                                                                                                     proceed to vote                                            associated list of candidates; be
    • October 12, 15 & 16 .........9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
                                                                                                                  • When prompted enter the PIN provided in your                prompted to select your candidate of
    • October 17 .........................9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
                                                                                                                     Voter Instruction Letter and your date of birth.           choice by pressing the number
    • October 18 & 19 ................9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
                                                                                                                  • Click the box below to confirm you are not a robot.         corresponding to the candidate.
    • October 20 .........................10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
                                                                                                                     You may be prompted with a Human Interface              • You will follow the prompts, i.e.
    • October 22 (Voting Day) ....9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.                                                                                                                        o To select candidate XYZ – press 1
                                                                                                                     Challenge (click all the squares in which the
                                                                                                                     specified item appears)                                    o To select candidate ABC – press 2
     Voting period is October 12 at 9 a.m. to October 22, 2018 at 8 p.m.                                          • Once validated, you will be presented with the           • Your selection will be confirmed at each
                                                                                                                     positions you are eligible to vote for (Mayor, Deputy      step and you will be given an
                                                                                                                     Mayor, Councillor, and/or School Board Trustee)            opportunity to confirm or change the
Key Dates                                                                                                                                                                       selection
                                                                                                                  • Click “View Ballot” for each position to cast your
 Sept. 4 to Oct. 22                  Revision Period – Contact our office to make sure you are on the                                                                        • You will be able to repeat the list at any
                                                                                                                     vote.
                                     Voters’ List.                                                                                                                              time for clarification
                                                                                                                  • You will be given the opportunity to confirm or
 Sept. 27                            Voter Instruction Letters mailed to all eligible voters in the Township of
                                                                                                                     change each selection before submitting your vote       • You will then hear a message thanking
                                     Ramara.
                                                                                                                     for each position                                          you for your participation signaling you
 Oct. 12 to 22                       Voting Period – during this time, eligible voters may cast their ballot by
                                                                                                                  • When finished voting, click “Logout” or exit out of         that you are finished voting in the
                                     internet or telephone. if you have not received your Voter Instruction
                                                                                                                     the internet                                               Election; and
                                     Letter, please contact the Township of Ramara.
                                                                                                                  • Your ballot has been cast                                • Your ballot has been cast
 Oct. 22                             Voting Day – Cast your vote before 8 p.m. Unofficial results will be
                                     determined today after 8 p.m.
                                                                                                                     For more information on the Ramara Municipal Election, visit ramara.ca/election.
 Oct. 25                             All Candidates must remove all election signs by this date.
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L.E.A.D.S. PROGRAM                                                                                Youth Drop In Nights

     -Learn-Eat-Act-Do-Speak-                                                                                       Youth Drop In Nights are back this Fall on the 2nd
                                                                                                                    Friday of the month at the Ramara Centre! Join us
                                                                                                                  from 7-10 pm for games, activities and FUN that YOU
                                                                                                                               choose from month to month!
                                                                                                                                      September 14
                                                                                                                                        October 12
                                                                                                                                       November 9
                                                                                                                                     December 14

                                                                                          Youth Leadership Council
                                                                                         Take part in this 10 week program focused on
                                                                                      developing youth leadership skills. We will work on
                                                                                      things like our First Aid/CPR certification, High Five
                                                                                          certification, resume building, interview skills,
                                                                                        nutrition, exercise, event planning and so much
                                                                                      more. Join us in making the youth of today leaders
                                                                                                             tomorrow!
                                                                                       Sept 19-Nov 28 6:00-8:00pm *no class Oct 31
 The L.E.A.D.S. Program is a series of events held at The Ramara Centre for
                                                                                                        10 weeks Ages
                                                                                                                 A ges12+
                                                                                                                        12+
     seniors in the Township. During each session, participants will learn
  something new through a series of speakers and topics related to our aging
population, participate in an activity, enjoy coffee, tea and a snack, take part in                                   Ramara Youth Dances
 a social time and most importantly give feedback on their experience as well                                                 September 21 - Photobooth
 as ask questions and make requests that we will follow up on. Best of all, it's                                        October 26 - Halloween Costume Dance
                  completely FREE to participants. Ages 55 +                                                               November 23 - Christmas Dance
                                                                                                                               CONTACT 705-325-3091
          Mondays at the Ramara Centre 9:30 am to 11:30 am                                                                       Grades 4-8 Welcome
-Oct 15-Oct 29-Nov 12-Nov 26-Dec 10-Jan 7-Jan 21-Feb 4-Feb 25-March 18-                                                     7-10 pm               $7/at door
                                                                                                                        Always looking for volunteer chaperones!

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ADULT PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS
                                                                                                                                          INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI                                     EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP
                                                                                                                                          Tuesdays                                                    Tuesday
                                                                                                                                          Chen Taiji is the original Taiji system from which other    Join Olivia from Harold + Ferne for a modern twist
                                                                                                                                          forms of Taiji sprung from; it dates back to the 13th       on a traditional craft! You will create a simple festive
                                                                                                                                          century. What differentiates the Chen style from            embroidered wreath encircling a hand-lettered word of
                                                                                                                                          others is its “silk reeling” movements, which are supple,   your choice. You will be able to choose your own colour

                                                    ADULT                                                                                 springy, coiling, and free flowing. They exercise all
                                                                                                                                          muscles, joints, soft tissues, and internal organs. Danny
                                                                                                                                          Xuan will teach the five most fundamental postures,
                                                                                                                                                                                                      palette and 4-6 letter word. The completed project
                                                                                                                                                                                                      will be an embroidered hoop, 4” in diameter that can
                                                                                                                                                                                                      be hung on a wall. All materials and supplies will be

          PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS                                                                                                          which contain movements that manifest the main
                                                                                                                                          principles of Taiji. Daily practice of just these five
                                                                                                                                                                                                      provided.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dates From-To   Nov 6th
                                                                                                                                          postures will develop flexibility, coordination, stamina,
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Time            6:00-8:00pm
                                                                                                                                          physical and mental strengths; and for bonus, they’ll       Location        Ramara Centre
                                                                                                                                          provide you with self-defense skills.
L.E.A.D.S. PROGRAM                                                          LINE DANCING                                                                                                              Instructor
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Fee
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Olivia Neal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $40.00
                                                                                                                                          Dates From-To   Sept 18-Nov 6
FOR SENIORS                                                                 Mondays                                                       Time            9:30-10:30am                                Duration        1 day
                                                                                                                                          Location        Ramara Centre                               For Ages        13+
Mondays                                                                     Keep active this fall, join us at line dancing! Line
                                                                            dancing offers many positive benefits to your overall         Instructor      Danny Xuan
The L.E.A.D.S. Program is a series of events held at
                                                                            health. It is an enjoyable social form of physical exercise   Fee             $55.00
The Ramara Centre for seniors in the Township. During                                                                                     Duration        8 weeks
each session, participants will learn something new                         that is highly beneficial to everyone. Line Dancing
                                                                            burns calories, builds muscle, improves cardiovascular
                                                                                                                                          For Ages        13+                                         INTRODUCTION TO STAINED
through a series of speakers and topics related to
our aging population, participate in an activity, enjoy                     condition and remembering dance steps and exercises,                                                                      GLASS WORKSHOP
coffee, tea and a snack, take part in a social time and                     improves memory skills. So come out and join us               WEAVING WORKSHOP                                            Tuesday
most importantly give feedback on their experience as                       for a fun evening geared to dancers from Beginner
                                                                                                                                          Tuesday                                                     Hosted by Jessica Wisniewski of Flux Glass Co.in
well as ask questions and make requests that we we                          to Intermediate Levels. Beginner level 6pm-7pm,
                                                                                                                                          Join Olivia from Harold + Ferne to create your own          collaboration with Harold + Ferne . Choose from a wide
will follow up on. Best of all, it’s completely FREE to                     Beginner/Intermediate level 7pm-8:30pm
                                                                                                                                          woven wall hanging. Using different yarns, you will be      selection of coloured glass pieces, cut and ground by
participants.                                                                                Sept 10-Dec 10                                                                                           Jess, to create a custom stained glass feather of your
                                                                            Dates From-To
                                                                                             NO CLASS on October 8th
                                                                                                                                          guided through multiple stitches and knots to create
                      Oct 15, Oct 29, Nov 12, Nov 26, Dec 10,                                                                             a textured abstract piece of fibre art. There will be       own. Learn how to foil, solder, patina and polish, in the
Dates From-To                                                               Time             6:00-8:30pm
                      Jan 7, Jan 21, Feb 4, Feb 25, March 18                                                                              various colours, weights and styles of yarn available       traditional Tiffany method of stained glass to create
                                                                            Location         Ramara Centre
Time                  9:30-11:30am                                                                                                                                                                    your own 6” long sun catcher. You will go home with a
                                                                            Instructor       Dawn Cox                                     to customize your piece. The final piece will be
Location              Ramara Centre                                                                                                                                                                   beautiful stained glass feather to brighten any window
                                                                            Fee              $7.00/class payable to instructor            approximately 6” x 12” and will be hung from a rustic
Instructor                                                                                                                                                                                            or wall. All supplies and materials will be provided.
                                                                            Duration         Ongoing                                      piece of driftwood. All supplies and materials will be
                      FREE, but registration is required.                                                                                                                                             We’ll also enjoy a complimentary light refreshment.
Fee                                                                         For Ages         13+                                          provided.
                      Please call Ramara Centre to register.
Duration              10 sessions                                                                                                                                                                     Dates From-To   Oct 23rd
                                                                                                                                          Dates From-To   Sept 11th
For Ages              55+
                                                                            WET FELTING                                                   Time            6:00-8:00pm                                 Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Location
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      6:00-8:00pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ramara Centre
                                                                                                                                          Location        Ramara Centre
                                                                            Monday                                                        Instructor      Olivia Neal                                 Instructor      Jessica Wisniewski
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Fee             $80.00
                                                                            Nuno felting is the process of felting a pattern of           Fee             $55.00
                                                                                                                                          Duration        1 day                                       Duration        1 day
                                                                            colourful wool roving onto another fabric. In this
                                                                                                                                          For Ages        13+                                         For Ages        13+
                                                                            workshop you will learn the process hands-on and take
                                                                            home a scarf that you have designed and created as
                                                                            well as the basic tools required to nuno felt at home.
                                                                            Please bring your lunch, an old towel and “dress for
                                                                            mess.” $35.00 materials fee payable to instructor.
                                                                            Dates From-To    Oct 22nd
                                                                            Time             9:30-5:30pm
                                                                            Location         Ramara Centre
                                                                            Instructor       Cathy MacDonald
                                                                            Fee              $55.00
                                                                            Duration         1 day
                                                                            For Ages         13+

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                                                                             INTRODUCTION TO                                                       ACRYLIC LANDSCAPE                                           ZUMBA®
                                                                             NEEDLE FELTING                                                        PAINTING                                                    Wednesdays

                                                                             Tuesdays                                                              Wednesdays                                                  Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Zumba is
                                                                             Learn how fluffy wool can be transformed into unique                  A great opportunity to learn to paint from a gifted local   an effective fitness system that incorporates Latin and
                                                                             items in this introduction to Needle Felting series.                  artist - Doug Cooper! No previous experience is needed      modern music to target your muscles and overall heart
                                                                             You will learn the basic techniques required to get                   - Doug can accommodate all artistic skill levels, even if   health. Whether you are an experienced Zumba dancer
                                                                             you started creating a wide range of objects using a                  you think you have none! Supplies not included.             or a beginner, classes are adapted and cues given to
                                                                             rainbow of fiber colours. You will take home a finished                                                                           get you dancing like a pro.. Adaptable for all ages and
                                                                                                                                                   Dates From-To   Sept 19-Nov 7                               fitness levels.
                                                                             piece each week. Note: material fee of $10.00 payable
                                                                                                                                                   Time            1:00-3:00pm
                                                                             to the instructor.                                                    Location
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Sept 19-Nov 21
                                                                                                                                                                   Ramara Centre                               Dates From-To
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               NO CLASS Nov 7
                                                                             Dates From-To   Oct 16-Oct 30                                         Instructor      Doug Cooper
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Time            6:00-7:00pm
                                                                             Time            1:00-3:00pm                                           Fee             $75.00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Brechin Public School
                                                                                                                                                   Duration        8 weeks                                     Location
                                                                             Location        Ramara Centre                                                                                                                     3226 Ramara Road 47, Brechin
                                                                             Instructor      Cathy MacDonald                                       For Ages        16+                                         Instructor      Julie Clarke
                                                                             Fee             $40.00 for six hours of instruction                                                                               Fee             $65.00
                                                                             Duration        3 weeks                                                                                                           Duration        9 weeks
ZUMBA®                                                                       For Ages        13+                                                                                                               For Ages        13+
                                                                                                                                                   CROCHET
Tuesdays
Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Zumba is                         PICKLEBALL                                                            Wednesdays                                                  KNIT ONE, PURL TOO!
an effective fitness system that incorporates Latin and                                                                                            All Levels. Crochet is an old handicraft that can
                                                                             Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays                                         produce anything from beautiful lace to warm chunky         Wednesdays
modern music to target your muscles and overall heart
                                                                             Ramara is crazy for Pickleball! Come out and get                      mittens. Beginners will learn the basics and how to         Cabled Hat & Scarf
health. Whether you are an experienced Zumba dancer
                                                                             involved in a fantastic sport here at the Ramara Centre!              follow basic patterns and the abbreviations used in         Cables look fantastic and are easier to work than you
or a beginner, classes are adapted and cues given to
                                                                             Keep fit and have fun! Learn the rules, play the game                 them. With some basic skills and patience you can           might think. Knit a cabled hat. Everyone in the family
get you dancing like a pro. Adaptable for all ages and
                                                                             and meet lots of great people. Registration is required               create almost anything your heart desires! Please           will want one. Then knit a scarf with reversible cable
fitness levels.
                                                                             for all players. Please note - advance booking of court               bring a light coloured Number 4 weight acrylic yarn,        which will look great on both the front and back.
Dates From-To
                     Sept 18-Nov 20                                          time is required for all players. Once registered you will            a metal crochet hook size 5.5mm (I size hook) and           Cables are impressive, easy to work and they come
                     NO CLASS Nov 6                                          be given a link to our online Pickleball Schedule for you             scissors. For the advanced, learn more advanced             in so many variations you could knit them forever.
Time                 6:00-7:00pm
                                                                             to manage your own opponents and Pickleball times.                    crochet techniques including crocheting with thread,        Bring: Hat: 100g of yarn (any kind you like), circular
Location             Uptergrove P.S., 4833 Muley Point Rd.
Instructor           Julie Clarke                                                                                                                  sizing and following and altering patterns. Advanced        needle 40cm long in size recommended by yarn on
                                                                                             Sept 11-Dec 21
                                                                             Dates From-To                                                         students must have some experience crocheting. Please       ball band. Scarf: 200g of yarn (any kind you like)
Fee                  $65.00                                                                  NO Pickleball Nov 23
Duration             9 weeks                                                                 Tuesdays 11:00-4:00pm                                 bring a project you are working on or would like to         straight needles or circular needle 60cm long in size
For Ages             13+                                                     Time            Thursdays 12:00-4:00pm & 6-8pm                        start.                                                      recommended on ball band.
                                                                                             Fridays       11:15am-1:15pm
                                                                             Location        Ramara Centre                                         Dates From-To   Sept 19-Nov 7                               Dates From-To   Sept 19-Nov 7
                                                                                             This is an uninstructed program. Written rules are    Time            7:00-8:00 pm                                Time            1:00-3:00pm
YOGA                                                                         Instructor
                                                                                             available for members to read on site, or go online
                                                                                             to www.pickleballassociationofontario.org to see a
                                                                                                                                                   Location
                                                                                                                                                   Instructor
                                                                                                                                                                   Ramara Centre
                                                                                                                                                                   Jennifer Crandall
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Location
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Instructor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Ramara Centre
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Deb Gemmell
                                                                                             full set of rules.
Tuesdays                                                                                                                                           Fee             $40.00                                      Fee             $50.00
                                                                                             $40.00 for 15 weeks
Relaxation to calm your mind, body & soul. Join Kathy                                        (that’s only $1.35/hr if you play 2 times each        Duration        8 weeks                                     Duration        8 weeks
for a natural form of exercise using strength poses for                                      week!) OR $20.00 for a 10 hour pass                   For Ages        16+                                         For Ages        13+
                                                                                             NOTE: You MUST pre register online or in person
muscle toning and core stability. Bring a mat or towel                       Fee
                                                                                             to play - Our class list will be capped to allow
and wear comfy clothing! (Can’t make Tuesdays?                                               everyone who is registered to play at least 2 hours
Register for Thurs. morning class - see page 13)                                             a week.
                                                                                             Sorry, no drop ins.
                     Sept 18- Nov 27                                         Duration        15 weeks
Dates From-To
                     NO CLASS Nov 20
                                                                             For Ages        18+
Time                 7:15-8:15pm
Location             Ramara Centre
Instructor           Kathy Backway
Fee                  $70.00                                                               WWW.RAMARA.CA
Duration             10 weeks                                                    Your guide to recreation programs, activities,
For Ages             13+                                                     facilities, community events and contacts in Ramara.

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ADULT PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS                                                                                                              ADULT PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS
                                                                                                                                           YOGA
                                                                                                                                           Thursdays
                                                                                                                                           Relaxation to calm your mind, body & soul. Join Kathy
                                                                                                                                           for a natural form of exercise using strength poses
                                                                                                                                           for muscle toning and core stability. Bring a mat or
                                                                                                                                           towel and wear comfy clothing! (Can’t make Thurdays?
                                                                                                                                           Register for Tuesday evening class - see page 10)

                                                                                                                                           Dates From-To   Sept 20-Nov 22
                                                                                                                                           Time            9:30-10:30am
                                                                                                                                           Location        Ramara Centre
BALLROOM LINE DANCING                                                        Michele’s Wednesday                                           Instructor      Kathy Backway
                                                                                                                                           Fee             $70.00
Wednesdays                                                                   Night Art Social                                              Duration        10 weeks
Learn Ball Room Line Dancing with Steve Hazard,                                                                                            For Ages        13+
                                                                             Wednesdays
Certified Ball Room Dance Instructor. With a growing
interest in social ballroom and latin dance, you will learn                  Please join Michele Sharpe for an Art Social evening to
the Foxtrot, Rumba, Swing, Waltz, Tango, all in a line                       explore the fun of acrylic paint. You will discover your
                                                                             inner artist in a relaxing, fun, social atmosphere. This is
                                                                                                                                           YOGA IN BRECHIN
dancing format. This will be a Basic Level, with easy to
learn approach, no experience, nor partners needed.                          three hour instructional workshop geared for beginners        Thursdays
Focus is on having fun! fun! fun! making new friends,                        to experienced where you will leave with your own             Rejuvenate the body & mind with yoga practice.
socializing and engaging in the health benefits of                           finished masterpiece. All art supplies are included with      Combining traditionally held poses with some flow
Dance! Join us on Wednesdays at The Ramara Centre                            light refreshments.                                           sequences, this Yoga class focuses on stretching
for an hour of fun!                                                                                                                        and breathing to improve strength & flexibility.
                                                                                                                                           Modifications ensure appropriateness for all fitness and
                     FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS ON SEPT 12TH                    Dates From-To       Nov 28th
                                                                                                                                           experience levels. Please bring a mat or towel.
Dates From-To        REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED                                Time                6:30pm-9:30pm
                     Regular class begins Sept-19-Nov 7                      Location            Ramara Centre                                             Sept 20-Nov 22
                                                                                                                                           Dates From-To
Time                 4:00-5:00pm                                             Instructor          Michele Sharpe                                            NO class Nov 8
Location             Ramara Centre                                           Fee                 $40.00 per person                         Time            6:00-7:00pm
Instructor           Steve Hazard                                            Duration            1 day                                                     Brechin Public School
                                                                                                                                           Location
Fee                  $40.00                                                                                                                                3226 Ramara Road 47, Brechin
                                                                             For Ages            10+
                                                                                                                                           Instructor      Julie Clarke
Duration
For Ages
                     8 weeks
                     13+                                                                                                                   Fee             $65.00                                      ANIMAL SPIRIT GUIDE
                                                                                                                                           Duration        9 weeks
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Thursday
                                                                                                                                           For Ages        13+
SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING ZUMBA GOLD                                                           ®                                                                                                         Join Katy Howard as she guides you through a
                                                                                                                                                                                                       shamanic journey to discover and spend time with your
Wednesdays                                                                   Thursdays                                                                                                                 Animal Spirit Guide. When visiting your Animal Spirit
Always wanted to learn the Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing,                            This is the Zumba formula with modified moves and             YOGA Plus                                                   Guide you can receive guidance, messages and wisdom
Rumba and Tango? Ready to dance? Join the growing                            pacing to suit the needs of the active older participant,                                                                 to help you on your life path. Please bring a yoga
                                                                                                                                           Thursdays
interest in Social Ballroom and Latin Dance with dance                       as well as those just starting out in Zumba. Have fun                                                                     mat, any pillows, blankets or cushions that you may
                                                                                                                                           Yoga, but a little bit MORE! Hold those strength poses
instructor Steve Hazard. Easy to follow steps will have                      with a variety of Latin and popular music, including                                                                      require to comfortably sit or lay on the floor for the
                                                                                                                                           just a little longer to improve muscle toning and core
you dancing in no time. Lessons are easy and fun.                            salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton. Easy to follow                                                                     journey and discussion. You may also want a scarf, eye
                                                                                                                                           stability! This class is for advanced beginners, and will
Registration with a partner is recommended but singles                       moves and precise cues will make this a fun dance                                                                         pillow or mask to cover your eyes during the journey
                                                                                                                                           be more enjoyable for participants who are comfortable
are welcome too!                                                             workout!                                                                                                                  and a sealed container of water to help you ground
                                                                                                                                           with Sun Salutations and basic essential poses.
Please note: the fee for this course is per person.                                                                                                                                                    afterwards.
                                                                                                                                           Please bring a mat or towel.
                                                                                                 Sept 20-Nov 22
                                                                             Dates From-To                                                                                                             Dates From-To   Sept 13th
Dates From-To        Sept 19- Nov 7                                                              No Class Nov 8th                          Dates From-To   Sept 20-Nov 22
Time                 7:00-8:00pm                                             Time                10:45-11:45am                             Time            4:45-5:45pm                                 Time            6:30-8:00pm
Location             Ramara Centre                                           Location            Ramara Centre                             Location        Ramara Centre                               Location        Ramara Centre
Instructor           Steve Hazard                                            Instructor          Julie Clarke                              Instructor      Kathy Backway                               Instructor      Katy Howard
Fee                  $40.00                                                  Fee                 $65.00                                    Fee             $70.00                                      Fee             $25.00
Duration             8 weeks                                                 Duration            9 weeks                                   Duration        10 weeks                                    Duration        1 day
For Ages             13+                                                     For Ages            50+                                       For Ages        13+                                         For Ages        13+

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ADULT PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS
MINDS IN MOTION                                                               RAMARA CRAFTS
Fridays                                                                       Saturdays
The Ramara Recreation Centre has partnered with the                           Whether you enjoy scrapbooking, love to make your
Alzheimer’s Society of Simcoe County to offer the                             own cards, rug hook, knit or just love crafting in
Minds in Motion Program. This program is for people                           general, come and take part in a new kind of Ramara
living with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease                            Crafts Day - we are keeping the fee low, everyone who
or other dementias and their care partners. Minds In                          registers brings one pot-luck dish - and voila! Lunch
Motion gives you a great environment to establish                             and dinner are ready for all. We’ll put the coffee and
new friendships with others who are living with similar                       tea on and give you 12 hours of crafting time. Bring
experiences. The program runs for 2 hours a week                              what your working on and let’s craft! It’s all about the
for 8 weeks which combines physical and cognitive                             company, the creativity - and the food!
programming as well as a great social opportunity. The
cost is $20.00 per person for the whole 8 weeks. To                           Dates From-To    Nov 24th
register call Taryl Bougie, Minds in Motion Coordinator                       Time             9am-9pm
at 705-722-1066 ext.223 or email taryl.bougie@                                Location         Ramara Centre
                                                                              Instructor       Uninstructed
alzheimersociety.ca Minds in Motion is funded by the
                                                                              Fee              $15.00 for each day
Ontario Trillium foundation.
                                                                              Duration         1 day each
                      Sept 21-Nov 16                                          For Ages         13+
Dates From-To
                      No class Oct 26
Time                  10:00-12:00pm

                                                                                                                                                               CHILDREN & YOUTH
Location
                      Atherley Fire Station #2                                LEVEL C CPR WITH
                      85 Patricia Drive, Orillia
Instructor            Taryl Bougie                                            STANDARD FIRST AID
                      $20.00 per person
Fee                   Please call Taryl Bougie to register
                      705-722-1066 x223
                                                                              Saturday & Sunday
                                                                              All of our First Aid courses include CPR and Automated
                                                                                                                                                                            PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Duration              8 weeks                                                 External Defibrillation (AED) training. There are two
For Ages              50+
                                                                              levels of First Aid, Standard and Emergency. As part
                                                                              of their course, students receive a First Aid textbook/        RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS                                                                                SAFE AT HOME
                                                                              workbook that is also a complete First Aid Manual, a
                                                                              Pocket Face Mask and a pair of nitrile gloves. Healthcare      Sundays                                                                                               Monday
                                                                              Professional CPR (HCP) can be added to the Standard            Building on the highly successful swim lesson program,                                                For many families, having a parent or older sibling
                                                                              First Aid Course for an extra $5.00.                           we are once again offering Fall Swim Lessons with                                                     around when a child comes home from school just isn’t
                                                                              Day One                                                        Pauline Barratt Aquatics. Sign up for any of our 8                                                    possible. Whether or not to leave a child home alone is
                                                                              Standard First Aid, AED, LevelC CPR or HCP CPR.                preschool levels for children under 6 years old OR 10                                                 a major dilemma for parents. Children at home alone
                                                                              Day Two                                                        Swim Kids for children 6+.                                                                            should be able to prevent and cope with emergencies.
                                                                              Emergency Situation Plan, Shock Unconsciousness &              NOTE: Please call to register - Ramara Residents only                                                 They need to be mature enough to care not only for
                                                                              Fainting, Cardiovascular Conditions, CPR-Level C-Adult,        until Sept 4th, then will open online to everyone until                                               themselves, but often for younger siblings. Only the
                                                                              Child & Infant or HCP Level Automated External                 filled.                                                                                               adults closest to the child know if he/she is ready to
                                                                              Defibrillation, First Aid for Choking Adult, Child & Infant,                                                                                                         spend some time alone at home.
                                                                                                                                                                        Oct 14-Dec 9                                                               This program is designed as a guide for the parents
                                                                              First Aid for Severe Bleeding and Other Wound Care.            Dates From-To
                                                                                                                                                                        No Class Nov 25
                                                                              A combination of approximately six of the following                                                                                                                  and the children, to both help them get ready to stay at
                                                                                                                                             Time                       1/2 hour lessons scheduled from 1pm-4pm
                                                                              modules, based on the specific needs of the class and                                     Pauline Barratt Aquatics - 18 Peter Street Orillia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   home alone, and to decide when they have the maturity
                                                                              time constraints, Fractures, Eye Injuries, Burns, Poisons,                                (across from Canada Post office.) Parking on                               and knowledge to stay at home alone. The children in
                                                                                                                                             Location
                                                                              Heat & Cold Illnesses & Injuries, Medical Conditions.                                     street and walk around to back of the building to                          this program should be at least 8 years old.
                                                                                                                                                                        enter pool.
                                                                              Dates From-To    Nov 10 & 11                                   Instructor                 Pauline Barratt Staff                                                      Dates From-To   Oct 29-Dec 3
                                                                              Time             9:00am-4:00pm                                 Fee                        $60.00                                                                     Time            6:00-8:00pm
                                                                              Location         Ramara Centre                                 Duration                   8 weeks                                                                    Location        Ramara Centre
                                                                              Instructor       Orillia First Aid                             For Ages                   3 months and up                                                            Instructor      Orillia First Aid
                                                                              Fee              $150.00                                                                                                                                             Fee             $65.00
                                                                              Duration         2 days                                                                                                                                              Duration        6 weeks
                                                                              For Ages         13+
                                                                                                                                                                    WWW.RAMARA.CA                                                                  For Ages        Ages 8+
                                                                                                                                             Your guide to recreation programs, activities, facilities, community events and contacts in Ramara.

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CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS & EVENTS                                                                                                                 CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS & EVENTS
RECREATION NATION                                                            LEADERSHIP PROGRAM                                                    PA DAY BABYSITTER                                              ESCAPE PA DAY
Tuesdays                                                                     Wednesdays                                                            TRAINING COURSE                                                Friday
Join JJ and Bridget for this 1.5 hour weekly program                         Take part in this 10 week program focused on                          Friday                                                         Do you like puzzles, mysteries and fun? Come spend
for boys and girls! Each week we’ll focus on FUN                             developing youth leadership skills. We will work on                   Facilitated by the staff at Orillia First Aid. This is a       your PA Day at the Ramara Centre where we will have
through a variety of games and sports that emphasize                         things like our First Aid/CPR certification, High Five                condensed program - taught in one very jam-packed              our very own Escape Room set up for you to enjoy!
leadership and good sportsmanship. No equipment is                           certification, resume building, interview skills, nutrition,          day! At the conclusion of the program, participants            Work as a team to crack the codes and escape before
needed. Just comfortable clothes and indoor running                          exercise, event planning and so much more. Join us in                 receive a Certificate of Completion of the Babysitting         time runs out! Ages 4-6 welcome from 10:00-11:00,
shoes, a water bottle and a great attitude! Come play                        making the youth of today leaders tomorrow!                           Essentials Program, a Babysitting Essentials Wallet            ages 7-10 welcome from 1:00-2:00
with us.                                                                                                                                           Card and a Heartsaver Level “”C””, Adult Child & Infant
                                                                                              Sept 19-Nov 28                                                                                                      Dates From-To   November 23
                                                                             Dates From-To                                                         CPR Card.
Dates From-To        Sept 18-Nov 20                                                           No class Oct 31                                                                                                                     Ages 4-6 welcome from 10:00-11:00am
Time                 5:30-7:00pm                                             Time             6:00-8:00pm                                                                                                         Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ages 7-10 welcome from 1:00-2:00pm
Location             Ramara Centre                                           Location         Ramara Centre                                                        November 23                                    Location        Ramara Centre
                                                                                                                                                   Dates From-To
Instructor           J.J.Healy                                               Instructor       Ramara Recreation Staff Certified Instructors                        PA Day for SCDSB & SMCDSB
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Instructor      Karly McCabe
Fee                  $70.00                                                                   FREE to participants- you will need to complete an   Time            8:30am-5:00pm
                                                                             Fee                                                                                                                                  Fee             FREE - Call or register online
Duration             10 weeks                                                                 information form before the workshop begins.         Location        Ramara Centre
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Duration        1 day
For Ages             Ages 6-12                                               Duration         10 weeks                                             Instructor      Orillia First Aid
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  For Ages        Ages 4-10
                                                                             For Ages         Ages 12+                                             Fee             $55.00
                                                                                                                                                   Duration        1 day

1-2-3 PLAY WITH ME                                                                                                                                 For Ages        Ages 10-15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  CHRISTMAS PARTY
                                                                             HUNTER SAFETY
Wednesdays                                                                                                                                                                                                        Saturday
This program will provide preschoolers with the                              Two Saturdays & two Sundays - Mandatory 20 hour Program                                                                              Enjoy a day of Christmas festivities by decorating
opportunity to socialize with peers while experiencing                       This ONE STOP program offers students firearms                        YOUTH DANCES                                                   cookies, making ornaments and crafting the perfect
a weekly theme through craft, sport, freeplay and                            training and hunter safety in a MINIMUM 20 hour                                                                                      card. This two hour workshop is sure to get you in the
creative movement. Great meeting place for parents as                        course in preparation for exams (written and practical)               Fridays
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Christmas spirit and have a ton of fun!
well. Parents are required to participate in this program.                   to obtain their firearms acquisition certificate and                  Grades 4 to 8 Welcome!
                                                                             hunting license. Taught by MURRAY BURNETT, Hunter                     Parents please note: you MUST come inside to pick up           Dates From-To   Dec 8th
Dates From-To        Sept 12-Dec 19                                          Education Instructor and P.A.L. Instructor/Examiner                   your child.                                                    Time            10:00-12:00pm
Time                 10:00-11:30am                                           with 18 years’ experience boarded and licensed with                                                                                  Location        Ramara Centre
Location             Ramara Centre                                                                                                                                 Sept 21 Photobooth                             Instructor      Karly McCabe
                                                                             the MNR and federal and provincial governing bodies.                  Dates From-To   Oct 26 Hallowe’en Theme
Instructor           Karly McCabe                                                                                                                                                                                 Fee             FREE - Call or register online
                                                                             Murray’s focus is on firearm safety and being a safe and                              Nov 23 Christmas Theme
Fee                  FREE DROP IN                                                                                                                                                                                 Duration        1 day
                                                                             ethical hunter. NOTE: all firearms used are deactivated               Time            All Dances 7:00-10:00pm
Duration             Ongoing                                                                                                                                                                                      For Ages        Ages 5-12
                                                                             with dummy activation – SAFETY IS OUR TOP                             Location        Ramara Centre
For Ages             Ages Birth-6
                                                                             PRIORITY. Completion of the course involves successful                                Brought to you by the Ramara Youth Committee
                                                                                                                                                   Instructor
                                                                                                                                                                   DJ in House! Snack bar will be open!
                                                                             completion of both written and practical exams in class.
                                                                                                                                                   Fee             $7.00 admission fee
                                                                             Students MUST bring government issued ID in the form
                                                                                                                                                   For Ages        Grades 4-8
                                                                             of birth certificate, license or passport in order to write
                                                                             your exams.
                                                                                              Sept 8 & 9
                                                                             Dates From-To
                                                                             Time
                                                                                              Sept 15 & 16
                                                                                              9am-4pm
                                                                                                                                                   HALLOWE’EN PA DAY
                                                                             Location         Ramara Centre
                                                                                                                                                   Monday
                                                                                              $220.00/person
                                                                                              While the target audience for the course is for      With Halloween just around the corner it’s time for a
                                                                                              youth over 12 years of age, parents of children      spooky surprise! Spend the morning with Karly making
                                                                                              registered in this course are welcome to register    a Halloween craft, building our own haunted house, and
                                                                                              along with their child and receive instruction and
                                                                                              their own certification. The One Stop program is     enjoying some Halloween themed games.
                                                                             Fee              the same for both age groups.
                                                                                              NOTE: This is a 4 day (20 hour mandatory)            Dates From-To   October 22nd
                                                                                              program. You must attend all 4 days in order to      Time            10:00-12:00pm
                                                                                              receive your firearms acquisition certificate and    Location        Ramara Centre
                                                                                              hunting license. Be sure to bring your lunch and
                                                                                              snacks for the day. Access to fridge and microwave   Instructor      Karly McCabe
                                                                                              is available.                                        Fee             FREE - Call or register online
                                                                             Duration         4 days                                               Duration        1 day
                                                                             For Ages         Ages 12+                                             For Ages        Ages 4-10

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RAMARA CANINE
                                                                                                                                               ANNUAL RABIES CLINIC
                                                                                                                                                         Saturday October 13, 2018.
                                                                                                                                                             11:00 am - 1:00 pm
                                                                                                                                                            Ramara Firehall # 1
                                                                                                                                                        3290 Ramara Rd 47, Brechin
                                                                                                                                                             $20 CASH ONLY
                                                                                                                                                  NOTE- Dogs must be leashed and cats in carriers.
                                                                                                                                        Note - Door to Door Dog Licence Sales will continue into August. All
                                                                                                                                      dogs within the municipality’s limits must be licenced annually. Watch
                                                                                                                                       for uniformed Canine Control Officers with Township of Ramara I.D.

       COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON                                                          RABIES CLINIC
AT THE MOVIES                                                                Saturday

Wednesdays                                                                   Rabies Clinic at Fire Station #1 in Brechin
Grab a few friends and come to the Ramara Centre                             $20.00 cash only. Dogs must be leashed.
for a FREE afternoon at the movies once each month!                          Cats in carrier or contained. For more details contact
Show time is 1:00pm.                                                         Washago Veterinary Services at 705 689-0606.
Sept 19 The Leisure Seeker                                                   Hosted by Ramara’s Canine Control.
Oct 17 Wrinkle in Time                                                       Saturday October 13th 11am-1pm
Nov 21 Finding Your Feet
Dec 19 TBA                                                                   STOP PROGRAM - TO HELP
                                                                             YOU STOP SMOKING!
BRECHIN SCARECROW                                                            Tuesday
FESTIVAL - 50 SHADES OF                                                      Do you want to stop smoking cigarettes? The STOP
HAY HOSTED BY BRECHIN &                                                      Program delivers research based cost-free smoking
BEYOND
Saturday
                                                                             cessation workshops in local communities. Eligible
                                                                             participants will attend an educational session and
                                                                             receive a five week course of nicotine patches.
                                                                                                                                          Remember - Dogs escape ! Licences bring them home!
Vendors market, Dog Parade, Pumpkin Painting, Kid’s                          FREE,BUT YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE SIMCOE
Games, Door Prizes and a Design your own Scarecrow
Contest to win prizes! Free Admission and Free Parking!
                                                                             MUSKOKA HEALTH UNIT. Program will be held at The
                                                                             Ramara Centre. To see if you qualify and to register,             For More Info Call Canine Control
Details at info@brechinandbeyond.ca Facebook.com/                            please contact Simcoe County Health Unit, Health
BrechinandBeyond
Saturday September 29th 10:00AM - 3:00PM
                                                                             Connection at 705 721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520.
                                                                             Tuesday October 30th 5:00pm-8:00pm
                                                                                                                                                         705 623 7295
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Welcome to T.O.R.C.H.
 You can be part of the Orillia Today team!
        4 easy ways you can have                                                                                                           Township Of Ramara Community Hub
             your voice heard                                                                                                           Your online source for recreation programs and events in Ramara!
                                                                                                                                       This online registration and payment system still allows you to sign up for
                                                                                                                                your favourite recreation programs from the comfort of your home but also allows
                                                                                                                                you to manage your own account and print receipts, view program registration
                                                                                                                                history and manage the balance of your account.

                                                                                                                                                                        Click “Recreation” Tab at            Click on the
                                                                                                                                                                         the bottom of the page                TORCH
                                                                                                                                        www.ramara.ca
                                                                                                                              Once you have created your new account, you need only log in each time to view
                                                                                                                              and make changes on your account. Any questions please contact the Ramara
                                                                                                                              Recreation office at 705-325-3091 or recreation@ramara.ca
                                                                                                                                                  Find out what’s hot in Ramara … click on the TORCH today!

                                                                                                                                               HOW TO FIND LOCATIONS LISTED IN OUR GUIDE
  1. Send us a letter                            2. Spread                          3. You tell            4. You take                  Ramara Centre – 5482 Highway 12 South, Atherley 705-325-3091
      to the editor                          the word about                          the story         the photo or video      Ramara Township Admin Centre – 2297 Highway 12 South, Brechin 705-484-5374
   Share your opinion                           your event                   Send us your writeups        Send photos or
       about what’s                        Post your community                    about business       short videos of your                   Brechin Public School – 3226 Ramara Road 47, Brechin
   happening in your                         event notices on                openings, celebrations,   event or a breaking                Uptergrove Public School – 4833 Muley Point Road, Uptergrove
  neighbourhood and                        our website for all to                   community            news incident to
    how it’s affecting                        see and share.                  events, achievements      simcoe.com/user/                        Atherley Firestation #2 – 85 Patricia Drive, Atherley
  you and your family.                           It’s FREE!                         and more.          submit-multimedia                        Pauline Barratt Aquatics – 18 Peter St. North, Orillia
   Email your letter to                     Simcoe.com/user/                    simcoe.com/user/
newsroom@simcoe.com                        login OR email us at                    submit-story                                                         OTHER WAYS TO REGISTER ?
     (200 words) OR                      newsroom@simcoe.com
   submit it online at                                                                                                        • In person—at the Ramara Centre during regular business hours—where we accept all forms of
   simcoe.com/user/                                                                                                                 payment OR after hours in the mail slot of the Ramara Centre Recreation office (cash or
      submit-letter                                                                                                                 cheque only)
                                                                                                                              • In person—at Township Administration Centre in Brechin—accepting cash, cheque or debit
     Do you have an idea for a story you’d like us to research?                                                               • By phone—call the Ramara Centre Recreation Office at 705-325-3091—Payment by credit card
              Contact us at newsroom@simcoe.com                                                                                    over the phone

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Recreation Program Registration

Registration Form : Township of Ramara Recreation Programs
Family Account Information ( Adult/Parent/Guardian)

Last Name                                                        First Name
Address
Phone (home)                                                     Phone(other)
email
DOB                                                              Gender          Male   □            Female    □
Emergency Contact Name & Number :

Registrant's Information (if different than above)
Registrant # 1 details
Last Name                                                        First Name
DOB                                                              Gender          Male   □            Female    □
Registrant # 2 details
Last Name                                                        First Name
DOB                                                              Gender          Male   □            Female    □

Medical Concerns / Allergies / Limitations

Name                                                             Concern
Name                                                             Concern

Program Registrations
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  Registrant                         Program                             Fee                    Day/ Time                     Location
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Terms of Registration
                                                                                                                                            Thursday in your Orillia Today.
 PRIVACY STATEMENT -This form contains personal information collected and maintained under the Municipal Freedom of
 Information and Privacy Protection Act specifically for the purpose of creating a record of registration and in case of a medical
 emergency. This is not a public document or available for public inspection.
 WAIVER -By registering you or your child for any program, you waive and forever discharge The Township of Ramara, its employees,
 volunteers, partner organizations, sponsors and elected officials from all claims, damages, costs and expenses in respect to injury or
 damage to your/their person or property, however caused, which may occur as a result of participation in listed rec program.
 SNOW DAY- If your program takes place in one of our school facilities, and the buses are cancelled then your program is also
 cancelled. We will make every effort to make up the class at a later date. If your program takes place at the Ramara Centre please
 call the office at 705-325-3091 for updates. All efforts to call in case of cancellation will be made. Make sure we have your daytime #.
 REFUNDS- A Full Refund policy is available upon request and is posted on the Township webite. www.ramara.ca. Programs cancelled
 due to low enrollment will be fully refunded. Please see Refund Policy for full details if you wish to withdraw from a class.
 PHOTOGRAPHY-Unless the participant or guardian indicates in writing, the assumption will be made that permission is given to take
 pictures during any program to be used to promote recreation programs.

 Signature of Participant / Guardian: ________________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Payment (In person at the Ramara Centre or Township office- Credit Cards ONLY accepted at Ramara Centre)
Cash (in person)       Cheque (21 days prior to start)                 Interac    Visa or Mastercard (only at Rec Office)   Received by

               Recreation office                            705-325-3091                    recreation@ramara.ca
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