Recreation Newsletter February 2024

February 1, 2024

It’s the month of love and we love to see you out at programs and staying active. Check out what we have for you this February.

Save The Date

• February 3 – Arnprior Rivermen vs Bytown Royals (7:30pm) – Final Home Game of the Regular Season
• February 4 – Arnprior Packers vs Smiths Falls Bears (4:30pm)
• February 7 – The Lunch Brunch by Seniors at Home
• February 10/11 – Watch Party WeekendFebruary 19 – FamFest
  • o   February 10 – Ottawa Senators vs Toronto Maple Leafs
  • o   February 11 – Super Bowl
• February 23 – Glow Dance Party

Wintermission

Back for another year, Wintermission is your one-stop-shop of all things winter in Arnprior. Learn about community events, free programs, recreational offerings, and local outdoor spaces and services being offered in our community.

Have you heard of the Push-Up Challenge? Join the Arnprior community and strive for 2,000 push-ups between February 1 and 23 to raise funds and awareness for Mental Health. Join in by clicking here!

To learn what you can do this winter, visit www.arnprior.ca/wintermission

Get Outdoors!

We continue to wrestle with inconsistent and unseasonable weather this winter and ask that the public remain off the outdoor rinks when they are not open.

To check the status of outdoor rinks, click here and stay tuned to Arnprior Life’s social media channels for updates.

Events

It’s an eventful month with four exciting opportunities.

Watch Party Weekend hosts two big games in the Community Hall on the large screen as the Sens and Leafs battle it out on Saturday night before the Superbowl takes over your screen on Sunday. Join us both for free with pizza and drinks.

Annual sensation, FamFest, return on February 19^th with a full lineup of free Family Day activities. From pancakes, to kids entertainment, to a Packers game – there’s something for everyone. Our Youth Club Glow Dance wraps up the month as those aged 4-13 can wear their brightest clothes and shine on the dance floor in this glow in the dark party.

Youth Club

After a successful launch, Youth Club returns in 2024 with two seasons, January-May and September-December. Both seasons follow a rate of $10 per month that provides all access to Youth Nights, Jr. Youth Nights, Craft Programs, Monthly Skates, Sledge Hockey and two special events. The Afterschool Program continues at a subsidized rate of $3.00 per day.

Learn more about Youth Club and join in today by visiting www.arnprior.ca/youthclub

Health & Wellness Programs

Quiet the mind and ease the soul with Crystal McLeod and the Meditation and Mindfulness program on Wednesday evenings. Register for the session or drop-in with Crystal.

Walk the Halls is back! Get your steps in with us at ADHS or the Nick Smith Centre. Visit www.Arnprior.ca/walking to view the schedule and register for the program.

Aquatics

Looking to take advantage of the warm water while the river is frozen? View the many recreational swims or drop in aqua-fitness programs at the Nick Smith Centre by visiting Arnprior.ca/swimming

Arenas, Shinny, Skating

Looking to rent ice? Check out the ice availability page of our website to see what might work for you.

Looking for extra hockey or ringette practice, or just to go for a skate? View our drop-in times online to see when you can hit the ice. We offer Minor Shinny (ages 9-12), Junior Shinny (ages 13-15), Ringette Shinny (ages 10-15), Adult Shinny (16+), Women’s Shinny (16+). Full equipment is required for all shinny’s and participants must sign-in and pay at the front desk.

In addition to our regular public skates we have Toonie Skates over lunch hour during the week and a free Parent with Tots & Seniors Skates daily during the week from 1-2pm. Note: Parent with Tots & Seniors Skates and Toonie Skates will not run during the holiday break (December 27 – January 5). Please note that helmets are required on skaters aged 12 and under. Strollers are permitted on the ice as long as the wheels are cleaned and the child is wearing a helmet.

Packers and Rivermen

Our local hockey teams, the Arnprior Packers and Arnprior Rivermen are pushing forward and looking at playoffs. Check out their home game schedules and come out to support some great local hockey.

Stay in the Know!

Things can change quick so stay tuned to our social media channels to catch all of the updates!

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