The following lists programs offered throughout the Township by numerous volunteer groups, clubs, individuals and organizations.
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 end April. We offer Mixed, Ladies', Men's, and Organization Leagues. Price varies per league. Register early so you are not disappointed. Call us at 631-359-6464 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. We will also explore shift-working leagues. 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 every 3rd Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 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. For more information please call Ross Patterson or Donna Roth at 613-273-2838.
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. New this fall, bridge players in the Portland Area - contact Yolanda Drumm if you are interested in a social bridge afternoon, tentatively scheduled for Wednesday's at the Portland Community Hall. Call 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.
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
Elgin Municipal Complex -Marjorie Warren at 613-272-5148
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 613-273-8177
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 our 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. The Association comprises of a membership residing in the Rideau Lakes/Canal region. This includes Westport, Perth, Kingston, Brockville, Smiths Falls, and beyond.
The organization is actively involved in visual arts through critiques, workshops, seminars, shows, exhibitions, in-house and out-of-doors group painting gatherings, gallery visits and other artistic development activities. 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 except for the months of February and July when there are no scheduled meetings. Meetings are normally held in a relaxed, congenial atmosphere at the North Crosby Hall off Old Perth Road in Westport, Ontario starting at 1 pm. 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
THE RIDEAU LAKES HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY (RLHS)
covers Crosby, Delta, Elgin, Lombardy, Portland and Westport. Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month, from April to November, 7:15pm, at the Portland Community Hall. December is our Christmas Party. Knowledgeable speakers are featured at each meeting. Membership is $15.00 annually. Visitors are always welcome. There is a fee of $5 which can be put toward a membership at the next meeting. Our activities include garden tours, bus trips and garden shows and workshops. We have a spring and a fall in-house garden show at our meetings.
RLHS also supports Rideau District High School each year, by giving a $500 bursary to a student going into Horticultural related studies. We were pleased to present this year's bursary to Sarah Doucet from Newboro. RLHS constructed a Stone Garden in the Stone Mills Park in Delta. This was done to honour the 200th anniversary of the Old Stone Mill and the 40th anniversary of the RLHS. The garden has been planted with heritage plants.
The Speaker for October is Elizabeth Otonicar from Creative Gardens in Westport. The presentation will be "Garden Designs with Stone". The Speaker for November will be Colleen Kahrman, owner of Hidden Garden Floral Designs, Newboro. Colleen's presentation will be "Floral Arrangements & Design". For more information on the RLHS please contact Jackie Carruthers at 613-273-7492.
RIDEAU MELLOWDEARS
is a 25 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 Ross Andrew, Conductor, 613-272 -3298, or Cam McKay, Associate Conductor, 613-283 -0281.
RIDEAU TOLE AND DECORATIVE ARTISTS
The Rideau Tole and Decorative Artists Guild was 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. Other mediums including water based oils, spackling compounds to surfaces for interesting textures, different brushes and stroke techniques are also used. 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. Our members are encouraged to bring painting they have done at home for us to see; we have guest speakers and work on community projects. For the last several years the group has painted on fabric squares which one of the members then makes into a beautiful quilt that is sold by raffle. 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 Tuesday's and Thursday'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 613-342-4076.
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
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. Continuing classes are held year round at the Portland Community Hall on Tuesday evenings and at the North Crosby Community Centre on Friday mornings. Visitors are welcome. New beginner classes start Sept. 14, 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the Portland Community Hall and at the North Crosby Community Centre Sept. 17, 11:15 am - 12:45 pm. Registration for beginners is at the first class. For more information contact Cheryl Hill 613-273-7874 or Carolyn Davis 613-272-3575
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
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, 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.
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
Open to boys and girls between the ages of 5 to 15 this program offers each participant an opportunity to explore various interests from camping, hiking, and knots, to computers, games and the overall development of self improvement and personal growth. For more information contact Chris Tyler at 613-283-1525. Volunteer Leaders are needed to make this worth-while program continue in our area. Registration will take place on September 13 at the Joint Registration Night at the Portland Community Hall between 6 and 7:30pm.
CHILDREN'S RECREATIONAL KARATE For 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 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. For more information call the school at 613-359-9967 of Jen Seed at 613-359-6123.
FIGURE SKATING
Westport - Kelly Blair 613-273-3361 Note: Registration for Figure Skating in Westport is held Saturday, September 4th 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
Continuing to CELEBRATE 100 YEARS IN 2010!
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 help us celebrate 100 years of 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 - Rob Finn 613-273-3455; 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
