The following is a listing of programs offered throughout the Township by numerous volunteer groups, clubs, individuals and organizations. Please contact these organizations directly for any further information or details.
A D U L T P R O G R A M S
ADULT BOWLING LEAGUES - NATIONAL PROGRAM - Elgin Bowling Lanes offer a wide range of 5-pin leagues throughout the week. Leagues begin in September and run till the end of April. We offer Mixed, Ladies', Men's, and Organization Leagues. Price varies per league. Register early so you are not disappointed. Call us at 613-359-6464 or email us at elginbowlinglanes@elginbowlinglanes.ca Current league openings and additional information can be found at www.elginbowlinglanes.ca We are also on FACEBOOK. If you have a group from work who would like to play and have odd schedules call us and let's explore what we can do for your group.
BALLROOM DANCING - Held at the Portland Community Hall from 7:30 to 10:30 usually the 3rd Saturday in the evening year round and open to all levels of dancing skills. If you would like to try ballroom dancing or if you have experience in this enjoyable dance form, please come and join us. Please call Ross Patterson or Donna Roth at 613-273-2838 to confirm dates and times..
BRIDGE -
Bridge players of all ages and skills are welcome to join the Monday Afternoon Bridge Group at the Elgin Municipal Complex beginning at 1:00pm. For information, please call Gail Derbyshire at 613-359-6192. Bridge players interested in playing Wednesday afternoons at the Portland Community Hall should call Yolanda Drumm at 613-272-2000.
CARPET BOWLING is held Tuesday's at the South Elmsley Community Hall beside the OPP offices. Open for everyone to enjoy this entertaining and enjoyable sport. Call Dorothy at 613-283-2572.
EUCHRE -
Held at various community halls throughout the Township, Legion's and the Elgin Lions Hall.
Chaffey's Locks Community Hall -Joan Oesch at 613-359-6364
Crosby Community Hall -Linda Barker at 613-272-2533
Delta Legion -Pat Phillips at 613-928-2712
Elgin Lions Hall -Ross Hawkins at 613-359-5833
o Elgin Municipal Complex - Linda Barker 613-272-2533
North Crosby Hall - Jim Mulville at 613-283-3008
South Elmsley Community Hall - Dorothy Covell at 613-283-2572
Westport Legion - Call the Legion at 613-273-3615
INDOOR SHUFFLEBOARD held Wednesday's at the Portland Community Hall. This is truly a fun and amiable social time for all. Contact Guy Barnes at 613-272-3506.
LADIES SHINNY HOCKEY - Join women of all skill levels in their fourth year of operation at the Westport Arena. You'll need a hockey helmet, gloves, stick and hockey skates. Call Ruth Godwin at 613-272-3221 for info and to register. Games are usually played Sunday evenings.
LEEDS CHINA PAINTERS - This unique group of artists strives to restore the ancient art of painting on porcelain and meet most Mondays to paint together in their studio, located upstairs at the Crosby Hall. The club membership of around 60, come from as far away as Perth, Ottawa, Westport, Picton, Gananoque and Kingston. Several times a year, highly skilled instructors are brought in for seminars, to teach and inspire the members. Besides learning this delicate art form, enjoy good fellowship and helpfulness within the club, a wonderful experience. We invite you to drop in on a Monday to see the artists at work. Contact Marion Stone at 613-359-5292 for more information.
MEN'S RECREATIONAL HOCKEY Westport area (for players 35 years of age and older) contact Wayne Mullville at 613-273-3164; Smiths Falls area call Margo at 613-283-4124; Athens call Peter Hickling at 613-924-9921 (40 years of age and older) and Westport and Area's Christian Men's Hockey League (players 14 years of age and older - popular with Dad's & Son's!) call Greg Lyons at 613-273-4888.
RIDEAU LAKES ARTISTS ASSOCIATION is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support and development of its members who are actively involved in producing original, two-dimensional art works and who reside in the Rideau Lakes region. Anyone, novice to professional, interested in developing their artistic abilities is welcome.
Members should be willing to attend monthly meetings and participate in association activities to a reasonable degree.
Meetings are held on the second Friday of the month at the North Crosby Hall off County Road 10 on Concession Road 8. A typical meeting consists of a business portion, followed by a break for refreshments, and then a planned activity. The activity varies from meeting to meeting but may consist of guest presentations, a short seminar or a critique of members' works. Overall, the duration of a meeting may be up to 3 hours depending on the business at hand and the planned activity. For more information, please visit our website at www.rideaulakesartists.com
RIDEAU LAKES HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - Although the fall and winter bring cooler weather, the Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society (RLHS) continues to hold monthly meetings and presentations up to and including November. These meetings take place at the Portland Community Hall on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:15 PM. Details of each event are included in the Coming Events listing found elsewhere in this brochure. In December, the annual Christmas Dinner winds up the season. The monthly meetings and presentations re-start in April. If you are a gardener or would like to become one, a warm welcome awaits you at the RLHS. The Society covers Crosby, Delta, Elgin, Lombardy, Newboro, Portland, and Westport. Membership is $15 annually. Visitors are welcome. There will be a small admission fee of $5, which can be put towards a membership.
Our activities include garden tours and garden shows, and we look after several public gardens within the Township. We hold an annual plant sale in May, and we also have our own in-house garden shows at some meetings. For more information about the RLHS contact President Jackie Carruthers at 613-273-7492 or Secretary Catherine Code at 613-272-5442.
RIDEAU MELLOWDEARS is a 20+ voice male chorus which performs, on invitation, for audiences at nursing or seniors' homes, church or community fund raisers, or similar activities, an average of 18 times per season. The group practices on Tuesdays from 7:30 pm. to 9:30 pm. at Emmanuel Anglican Church, from mid September to mid June. The men welcome potential new members who are invited to "sit in" for a couple of practices before making a decision on joining. Membership requires only a singing voice and enthusiasm. For further information, contact Cam McKay, Conductor, 613-284 -0216.
RIDEAU TOLE AND DECORATIVE ARTISTS - Established in 1988 with a group of painters from the Rideau Lakes and surrounding area, over the last several years they have gone from strictly painting on wood with acrylics to painting on a variety of surfaces such as fabric, glass, paper, tin and canvas. There is always something new to learn. Meetings are held at St. Paul's Anglican Church Hall on George St. in Westport the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. We have guest speakers and work on community projects. New members are always welcome. For further information please contact Joan Moloughney 613-273-7335
SENIOR'S BOWLING LEAGUES - NATIONAL PROGRAM - Elgin Bowling Lanes
offer a wide range of 5-pin leagues throughout the week. Leagues begin in September and run till end April. We offer Mixed, Ladies', and Men's Leagues. Price varies per league. Times include afternoon and evening leagues. If you would like to organize a church or group outing or league we will try our best to make your winter fun. Register early so you are not disappointed. Call 613-359-6464 or email us at elginbowlinglanes@elginbowlinglanes.ca or we are also on FACEBOOK!!!
SENIOR'S FITNESS Taught by certified Senior Fitness Instructors these classes are geared to each individual's level of fitness. Classes are held in Portland at the Community Centre on Monday's and Friday's beginning at 10:00am, North Crosby at the North Crosby Community Centre on Wednesday's at 10:00am and in Elgin at the Community Hall on Tuesday's at 10:00am. You must pre register before attending classes. For more information please contact Vivian Fotheringham at 613-342-3693 and press "0".
SHALL WE DANCE is pleased to teach "Social" BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS in your community! Dances include the Jive, Rumba, Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Swing & Waltz(s). A partner is not necessary, as classes are structured to teach Singles, as well as, Couples.
Ongoing consecutive 6 week Foundation Programs for Beginners of 2 dances per course. You will learn the basics steps in all of the dances, along with lead and/or follow. Price is $60.00 per person payable at first class.
Ongoing 2 hour Rhythm Nights for Beginners & all levels of dancers. Concentrating on 1 dance per class, you will learn/review the basics for the first hour, with the last hour allowing time for practice and personal instruction. Price is $20.00 per person payable at the class
Please contact Brenda Myers of Shall We Dance at either 613-539-1109 or shallwedance@sympatico.ca to learn more & to find out when and where classes are taking place around your community throughout the year. It has been said that learning to dance is a healthy and clever way to exercise, release stress, and have a little fun while you are doing it!
TAOIST TAI CHI -
is a gentle form of movement suitable for all ages, which strengthens and relaxes both body and mind. It offers an effective way to maintain and improve health. Introductory Classes are offered in September, January and April. The four month package introduces people to the 108 moves of the set. Following this introduction, Continuing Classes provide an opportunity for further development and understanding of Taoist Tai Chi.
Classes are available in Perth, Smiths Falls, Portland and Westport. Our instructors are volunteers accredited under the teaching standards of the Taoist Tai Chi Association of Canada. Registration is at the first class. For more information phone (613) 267 - 6256 or (613) 272 - 3573. For all classes visit: www.taoist.org
F A M I L Y A C T I V I T I E S
CHAFFEY'S LOCKS HALL MUSIC PROGRAMS Located at 1630 Chaffey's Locks Road
in the heart of the village.
Chaffey's Locks Irish Folk Club - Join us for an Irish Music circle every 2nd and 4th Monday night
from 7:30 - 9:00 $2/person. All levels and ages welcome
Chaffey's Locks Music Circle - Join us for "all kinds" of music jam circle every 1st and 3rd
Wednesday of every month all levels and ages welcome starting at 6:30pm $2/person.
Please contact Catherine Carbino at info@rideaulakescottages.com or call 613-359-5984
OUTDOOR SHUFFLEBOARD Located at Shillington Park in North Crosby are two excellent outdoor shuffleboard courts, just waiting for players! If you are interested in playing (at no cost) please call Don Baker at 613-273-2721. If you want to start up a league, that's also an option to ask Don!
RIDEAU LAKES CAMERA CLUB is a group designed for photographers of any experience level and owner of any type of camera to learn more about both the technical and artistic aspects of photography. Regular monthly meetings (excluding July and August) throughout the year are scheduled to discuss various topics, such as astrophotography or nature photography and provide tutorials, such as the different methods of creating HDR (high dynamic range) compositions. Some of this new knowledge is then applied to various field trips throughout the year to locations and events in the Rideau Lakes area such as the Cataraqui Trail, Portland Skate the Lake, the Rideau Cup Dog Sled Race or even as far away as Wolfe Island for photographing owls and landscapes. Meetings are held at the Portland Community Hall with plenty of free parking and doors open at 6:30pm for discussions and meetings are held from 7-9pm every second Thursday of the month. For more information, please visit rlcc.freehostia.com
RIDEAU LAKES KARATE CLUB For youth and adults, this is an excellent way to become and remain physically fit. Held in Westport, instructed by members who have their black belt, this program is open to all interested participants. For information on the program held at St. Edward's School Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30, 7:30-9:00 in Westport contact Ted Theelan at 613-273-5624 or 613-539-0182.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS - BOWLING - Elgin Bowling Lanes has joined Special Olympics Ontario and offer a chance for your special bowlers to participate in a bowling league and have fun in tournaments. Certified coaching and lots of fun. Price varies per league. Times include afternoon and evening leagues. Register early so you are not disappointed. Email us at elginbowlinglanes@elginbowlinglanes.ca or call us at 631-359-6464 and we are on FACEBOOK! Current league openings and additional information can be found at www.elginbowlinglanes.ca.
Y O U T H P R O G R A M S
BOY SCOUTS of CANADA - Valley Highlands Area
Volunteer Adult Leaders needed to restart Scouting in Rideau Lakes Township.
Our township is huge... yet we do not have a Scout Group.
Scouting is the worlds primary youth organisation, serving both boys and girls from age five to twenty-one. The township has offered us the use of Portland Community Centre and the youth are out there waiting to join. The Area Team is ready and waiting to train new leaders and we have lots of equipment sitting idle. What we lack is young local Adults willing to step up to the plate, take free training and run the programs.
Scouting is an educational organization teaching youth Self-Reliance, Inter-Reliance, and Community Spirit through fun based programs including Adventures of every description. From Canoeing to Caving, Cooking to Orienteering, Pioneering to Rock Climbing, Visits to places of interest and of course Four Season Camping. From local weekend group camps to Area and Regional Camps right up to the Mammoth International Jamborees of 20,000 or more Scouts from all over the world.
A Scout Group consists of the following sections -
Beaver Scouts - aged 5 - 7 yrs
Wolf Cubs - aged 7 - 11 yrs
Scouts - aged 11 - 14 yrs
Venturers - aged 14 - 17 yrs
Rovers - aged 17 - 21 yrs
If you are interested, over 18 yrs of age and willing to donate a couple of evenings per week and an occasional weekend then please call so that we can work together to get a group up and running in time for the fall recruitment in September.
CHILDREN'S RECREATIONAL KARATE information on the Friday program held in Elgin, please contact South Crosby Public School and ask for the program offered by Kevin Fobert. (613-359-5933)
ELGIN & DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL -
For more than 30 years, Elgin & District Co-operative Nursery School has offered an excellent program of a fun, creative and safe learning environment for preschool children aged 2 to 5 years. Two morning sessions per week give children a place to explore, play and develop confidence while parents and caregivers get much needed support. This is an excellent way to introduce your child to other children and meet other parents in the community. For more information call the school at 613-359-9967 or Suzanne at 613-359-5726.
FIGURE SKATING -
Westport - Kelly Blair 613-273-3361 Note: Registration for Figure Skating in Westport is held Saturday, September 3rd at the rink; Smiths Falls - Heather 613-283-7662; Athens - Gib Kent 613-275-1175; Brockville - Julie McDonald 613-342-8848: Perth - Vivian 613-267-1142.
GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA -
Open to all girls beginning at age 5, Guiding offers a program like no
other. The varied activities encourage girls and young women to
challenge themselves, learn new skills and develop self-confidence.
Hands-on learning, camping, exploring, experimenting, sharing
and helping in the community, learning leadership skills - these are all part of the fun,
friendship, and adventure of Guiding. Guiding brings real life skills to your daughters.
We invite them to Guiding in Canada as they make new friends, expand their horizons
and take action for a better world. Call Girl Guides of Canada Ontario Council
community office at 1-800-565-8111.
MINOR HOCKEY Westport - Tara Blair 613-359-5774; Smiths Falls - Kim Comstock
at 613-283-9437; Athens - Howard Reid 613-923-2615
WILDCATS BASKETBALL is an opportunity for area youth to come together at Rideau District High School for some basketball fun. Grade 4-6 girls will play on Wednesday nights from September to November. Grade 4-6 boys will likely play on Tuesdays from September to November. Watch for notices in the Review-Mirror and through local schools for further details. Call Will French (613.272.0231) or Ron Stenzl (613.359.5354).
YOUTH BOWLING CANADA - NATIONAL PROGRAM - Elgin Bowling Lanes offer a national 5-pin bowling program for your children in the heart of Rideau Lakes. Elgin Bowling Lanes offer certified coaching and a winning program. Our program has age divisions that start at 4 years old and go to 18. WE ARE THE LARGEST YOUTH BOWLING PROGRAM IN BORDERING AREAS!! We offer after school, evening and Saturday morning times (all your children will be playing at the same time). After school pick up at South Crosby Public School is available. A sports program instead of babysitting WOW! Players need no experience; ball delivery, etiquette and scoring will be taught. Badges and awards are played for every week. Register early by phone 613-359-6464 or through email at elginbowlinglanes@elginbowlinglanes.ca Website: www.elginbowlinglanes.ca
Township of Rideau Lakes, 1439 County Road 8, Delta, ON, K0E 1G0
email: info@twprideaulakes.on.ca
For general inquiries, administration, planning, public works, parks & rec: Tel: 613-928-2251 or 1-800-928-2250 - Fax: 613-928-3097
For the tax office: Tel: 613-928-2896 or 1-866-677-4577
