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Recreation Programs

The Parks and Recreation Department offers residents an opportunity to participate in many active programs for children and adults.

Click Here for a full PDF downloadable copy of the
Fall 2011 / Winter 2012 Recreation & Activity Guide.

Tots Indoor Sports Program
This program will resume in 2012.

Friday Night Basketball
Stop by the Recreation Centre for a game of pick up basketball
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Call: 432-3131 to ensure the game is on for the evening.

Sunday Afternoon Badminton
Drop in on Sundays between noon and 2pm to play with family and friends. A limited number of racquets and birdies are available

Zumba with Jayleen

Classes are at Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre

Tuesdays
Time:
6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: $80 + HST or $12 Drop In Fee
January 10 - February 28

Thursdays
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Cost: $80 + HST or $12 Drop In Fee
January 12 - March 1

Lil Starz
Ages:
3-7years old
Cost: $45
Thursdays 5:00pm-5:30pm
January 12 - February 16

Ladies Recreational Basketball League

When: Tuesday Evenings
Where: Renfrew Collegiate Institute
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: League Convenor will collect player fees
September 2011 - March 2012

Mens Recreational Basketball League
When: Monday Evenings
Where: St. Joseph’s High School
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: League Convenor will collect player fees
October 2011 - March 2012
Contact Ron Wilson, ronwilson1953@on.aibn.com, for more information
Bellydance with GELA

Come out, get fit and have fun with this exciting style of dance.

Bodyworx Fitness Facility

Located on the lower level of the Recreation Centre.
The gym is fully equipped with cardio machines, free weights, change rooms with showers and day use lockers.
Please note Bodyworx is an unsupervised gym.

Membership Rates (including tax)
Duration Youth Adults
1 month $23.00 $25.00
3 month $38.00 $41.00
6 month $60.00 $63.00
1 year $113.00 $120.00

New Members: your inital month at Bodyworx will be $40.00 which includes an optional gym orientation in addition to our required paperwork.
Cardio and Weight Orientations will be held on a regular basis.

Drop-in fee: $8.00 / visit

Please Note: Youth Memberships will be sold on an individual basis. Parental / Guardian consent and site visit is mandatory.

Personal Training
Personal training offers you the opportunity to work exclusively with a Certified Trainer whose primary focus is to help you reach new heights in fitness, whatever your goals are. Each session is tailored to meet your individual goals. Personal training sessions are one hour each and cost only $25.

Forever Active Group Fitness Classes

Have fun and move to music through a variety of low impact moves with added strength exercises designed to increase range of movement, flexibility, balance and activity for daily
living skills. This is a great class for the beginner or the active older adult.

Where: Recreation Centre Gymnasium
When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Cost: $3.00 drop-in fee per class
January 9 - March 30, 2012

NO SCHOOL? NO PROBLEM!
We have partnered with the Town of Arnprior to offer exciting and affordable day trips on school PA Days. On Friday February 3, 2012 you can look forward to a day away from Renfrew doing an activity you can’t find here. These trips are geared for youth aged 9 to 15 years of age, but parents are always welcome to join the group. Watch your school newsletters and bulletin boards for more information.
Free Skating
Many local businesses have sponsored skate times during school holidays and breaks which allow everyone to skate for free. Find us on facebook: Renfrew Rec to learn more.
Babysitting Course

This course is geared towards boys and girls 10 years of age and older who are eager to enter the babysitting world. It is an introduction to the roles and responsibilities of babysitting, basic first aid and child care principles. Students are asked to bring an infant sized doll or plush toy, paper with a pen or pencil and lunch and snacks for the day. Each participant will receive their own manual and lots of ideas to start their career as a babysitter.

One day course available:
Monday, February 3, 2012 8:30am – 4:30pm (PA DAY)

Cost: $60.00

March Break Camp – Olympic Theme

Geared toward boys and girls 6-12 years of age Join our staff for a week of fun and excitement
and everything Olympic. We will spend our days competing in Olympic events, playing games,
doing crafts and going on trips around town and beyond. If you didn’t get to see the Olympic torch last time, check it out here and meet a real torch bearer. Join us at the Recreation Centre this March for your chance to own the podium and bring home your own medal.
If you have never tried day camp before, this is your chance. If you have camped with us before, join us again for this new themed camp.

When: March 12-16, 2012
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Cost: $110 for the week or $30 for one day of camping

Pre-Registration is required. Please register by March 5th.

Frewfest 2012
Saturday January 28
Come out for a day of family fun at Mateway Activity Centre. There will be sleigh rides, snow sculpture competitions, displays, demonstrations, on ice skills competitions, games, lots of indoor activities and much more. Off site you can participate in an ice fishing tournament and back by popular demand is the Red Neck Crash Ice Competition. Something for everyone!
For more information find us on Facebook: Renfrew Recreation
Renfrew Junior B Timberwolves
Perth * Renfrew 08:00 PM
Metcalfe * Renfrew 07:00 PM
Shawville Renfrew 08:00 PM
Almonte Renfrew 08:00 PM

* One of these games could change to coincide with Renfrew Winter Carnival Jan 28, 2012
Get out and support your home team!
www.jrbwolves.com

Public Skating

Schedule starts mid September. Call our information line for details 613-432-3033.

Admission
Children and Students: $1.50
Adults: $2.50

Schedule
You and Your Tot
Friday Mornings
9:00am-11:00am
*Adults and Seniors re-discovering skating are also welcome!

Public Skate
Saturday Evenings
7:30pm-8:30pm

Sunday Afternoon
1:00pm-2:00pm

* PA Day and Holiday Skating schedule will be posted at the Recreation Centre,
Ma-Te-Way, & Facebook.

Outdoor Ice Pads

We are proud to offer two outdoor ice pads at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre.

Hockey Pad
Directly behind the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. This rink is enclosed with rink boards, protective fencing and has two regulation sized hockey nets.

Leisure Skate Pad
This ice pad is located beside the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre and is intended for leisure skating only. No hockey equipment of any kind is permitted on the ice surface.

Weather Permitting
While we are hopeful to have both ice surfaces open all winter, we are dependant on cold
temperatures to keep both pads in working condition. Please call our information line at
613-432-3033 to ensure that the surfaces are open for use.

*Please note: Both surfaces are unsupervised. Parents are expected to supervise their children at all times.

Skate Sharpening Services

Arena staff on duty will gladly sharpen skates upon request. Your patience is appreciated during peak hours.

Monday-Thursday
2:00pm-11:00pm

Friday
9:00am-10:00pm

Saturday & Sunday
7:00am-11:00pm

Cost: $5.00 per pair

Ski / Snowboard Program

Saturday, January 14, 2012 – Saturday, February 25, 2012
Transportation to and from the hill will be made available to the community.
Contact the Recreation Centre for more information.

Dance with Melissa

Saturdays: January 14, 2012 – June 9, 2012
(there will be no class on Saturday, April 14, 2012)
Melissa is here at Recreation Centre for another exciting season of dance.
This year we are introducing some new classes that are sure to be a hit.

Ages 4-5 Creative Dance 9:00am - 9:30am $150
Ages 6-7 Ballet / Tap 9:30am - 10:15am $175
Ages 8-9 Ballet / Tap 10:15am - 11:00am $175
Ages 10-12 Hip Hop 11:00am - 11:45am $175
Youth Sweetheart Dance

Great Music! Great Fun! Send your song requests via Facebook (Renfrew Recreation)
Ages: 11-15 years
Date: February 10, 2012
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Cost: $5 per person

All Ages Games Night

Come by yourself, with friends or bring the whole family and play some old fashion board games. We have Monopoly, Scrabble, Boggle, Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader, Trivial Pursuit and playing cards. You can bring your favorite game to share with others or play ours.

No registration required.
When: Thursday January 19 and February 16 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Cost: $2 per person includes snacks and drink.

Get Outta Town!

Join us as we leave the boundaries of Renfrew to enjoy some exciting activities. There is bus
supervision, but you are free to swim, skate and socialize on your own once we arrive at our
destination. Parental Consent is needed for these out trips and families are always welcome.

When: February 18th
Where: Ottawa Winterlude
Cost: $15.00 per person

When: March 15th
Where: Swimming at Nick Smith Centre
Cost: $5.00 per person

Artsy Afternoons

Sign up for one day or register for all four. These days are sure to be a hit for all ages. We will be doing a different craft each afternoon and you will leave with your creations at the end of the day.

Sunday January 22 and 29
Saturday February 4 and 11
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $10.00 per day

Standard First Aid / CPR

(Level A and C available)
The two day certification course is for those looking to fulfill school prerequisites, work requirements or for personal interest.

This course is conducted by a certified First Aid Instructor and grants a three year certification.
Topics covered include breathing emergencies, sudden medical illnesses, musculoskeletal injuries, cardiovascular emergencies, AED and more.

Each participant will receive a manual and certification card upon successful completion of the
course.

February 4/5 (Saturday/Sunday) 8:30am – 4:30pm

Cost: $145.00

CPR certification is available as a stand alone

Smart Serve Certification

The Smart Serve Training Program focuses on the issues surrounding safe and responsible practices when selling and serving alcohol. It is Ontario’s mandated training for all servers of alcoholic beverages in licensed establishments.
Interested individuals can reserve the training kit and DVD by calling the Recreation Centre.

Cost: $50.00 + HST
Price includes one workbook, test and a wallet size certificate with lapel pin (upon successful test completion)

Quick Links

Town of Renfrew
127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 1P8
Telephone: 613-432-4848 ~ Fax: 613-432-7245
info@town.renfrew.on.ca

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