Wintermission

 The Arnprior Optimist Winter Carnival is set to return to regularly scheduled programming this winter.

Running from January 16-22, this carnival is a community builder that offers programming and events for all ages. From an adult hockey tournament to children's activities, you'll be sure to enjoy something.

Check back soon for more information on the schedule of this carnival.

 Your Arnprior Packers will be playing on February 20th at 1:30pm where admission is free as part of our FamFest event. You'll be sure to have a great time with mascot, Brewster, and the chuck-a-puck at intermission.

For more information and link to the Packers' website, click here.

 Badminton is growing in popularity in Arnprior lately. Our local users have been enjoying this drop-in activity for quite some time now and we have been adding court times throughout the year.

Drop-in for some free badminton on January 8th at 7:30pm at the Nick Smith Centre to see what all the hype is about.

Interested in coming more often? View the days and times online for the full list of activities.

 The Recreation Department hosts a monthly crafting program where the youth in our community can come to the Nick Smith Centre and build a craft. For just $20, parents can drop off their child for the 90 minute program where we will assist in building the craft AND feed them pizza.

We've been working with the Men's Shed, an Arnprior Regional Health program, to supply wooden DIY kits. These kits have made tool boxes, bird houses, flower boxes and more! We've also worked with the local business, Canadian Craft Crate, to purchase kits that the kids have assembled.

January's craft is scheduled to be a Snow Globe and February's craft is Valentine's Gifts and a Racecar!

You can view the dates and and register here.

We are hosting a free dodgeball game for ages 16+ at the Nick Smith Centre Community Hall on January 10 at 5:30pm. This game is free but please pre-register by clicking here!

 Our annual Family Day event returns! FamFest is hosted each year at the Nick Smith Centre with many free activities on the go.

Start off your morning with a free pancake breakfast courtesy of the Arnprior Lions Club at 9am.

There will be free swimming at 10am, 11am, 3pm and 4pm and skating from 10am-12pm and 4-6pm.

Don't miss the balloon animals and face-painting in the Community Hall from 10am-1pm with more entertainment at noon.

For more information, visit www.arnprior.ca/famfest 

 Saturday January 14, 2022 | Nick Smith Centre - Community Hall

We are breaking out the board games, giant games and video games. It's Family Game Night! This free event features swimming, skating, loads of activities and an Ottawa Senators game shown on the big screen.

Event starts at 3pm in the Community Hall with swimming at 5pm and skating at 6pm. The Sens game starts at 7pm with snacks and drinks on hand.

View the events calendar for more information.

 There are a number of free fitness options for you in Wintermission!

Early Morning Strength - Wednesday February 8th at 7:00am

This class is designed to help build strength and endurance with circuit training, cardio exercise, body weight exercises that finishes with core training and stretching for a complete movement routine. Participants will need yoga mats, and two resistance bands.

Outdoor Workout - January 28th and February 25th at 12:00pm

You'll stay warm in this outdoor workout as Jason puts you through circuits and bodyweight exercises on the land by the Nick Smith Centre known as 'Tank Hill'. Not sure where that is? Meet us in the parking lot of the Nick Smith Centre and we can show you where to go.

Mindful Sweat - January 4th at 6:00pm 

Come to the Community Hall at the Nick Smith Centre for this free class. Similar to Pound Fitness but without sticks, this fitness, yoga, Pilates mixture is paired with awesome beats and music that incorporates mindfulness, positive affirmation and a bit of dance. Led by the wonderful Ro Nwosu.

Pilates - January 30th at 4:30pm

You can catch Denise Weise leading our drop-in Pilates class every Monday at 4:30pm but you can do it for free on January 30th. 

This program consists of exercises concentrating on strengthening the body, with stability and strength challenges, an emphasis on core strength, helping to improve general fitness from head to toe, and overall well-being. This class is suitable for both beginners and for people who already exercise regularly.

Want to come more often, sign up for the Pilates program running every Monday.

 We want you to embrace winter and stay active outdoors. That's why we offer a FREE Lending Hub program that allows you to rent snowshoes, cross country skis, ice skates and helmets from the Nick Smith Centre.

To rent this equipment, please call the Nick Smith Centre at 613.623.7301

Come to the Community Hall at the Nick Smith Centre for this free class. Similar to Pound Fitness but without sticks, this fitness, yoga, Pilates mixture is paired with awesome beats and music that incorporates mindfulness, positive affirmation and a bit of dance. Led by the wonderful Ro Nwosu.

Please pre-register by clicking here!

 The Ontario Winter Games will be coming to Arnprior from February 2-5 as we host Ringette at the Nick Smith Centre.

The Renfrew County 2023 Winter Games is supported by the Ontario Government through its Games Ontario program. This program delivers and supports multi-sport events, including the Ontario Winter and Summer Games for youth, the Ontario 55+ Winter and Summer Games and the Ontario Parasport Games.

As Ontario’s largest multi-sport events, the Games are a showcase of amateur sport in Ontario and provide top young athletes with development and competitive opportunities to prepare them for national and international competition. The Ontario Winter Games were first delivered in 1970 by the City of Etobicoke. Since then, they have been held in even numbered years, and attract as many as 3,000 participants competing in over 20 sports.

For tournament information please visit the Ontario Winter Games website.

You'll stay warm in this outdoor workout as Jason puts you through circuits and bodyweight exercises on the land by the Nick Smith Centre known as 'Tank Hill'. Not sure where that is? Meet us in the parking lot of the Nick Smith Centre and we can show you where to go.

No registration required - see you there!

 The fastest growing sport in North America, Pickleball is taking over rec centers everywhere! The Town offers Pickleball on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at varying times and even hosts outdoor Pickleball in the summer.

You can try it for free on Wednesday January 11 at 7:45pm or Thursday February 16 from 1:00-4:30pm. No registration required.

Looking for more court times? View the online schedule and sign up today!

You can catch Denise Weise leading our drop-in Pilates class every Monday at 4:30pm but you can do it for free on January 30th. 

This program consists of exercises concentrating on strengthening the body, with stability and strength challenges, an emphasis on core strength, helping to improve general fitness from head to toe, and overall well-being. This class is suitable for both beginners and for people who already exercise regularly.

Want to come more often, sign up for the Pilates program running every Monday.

 A holiday tradition returns! Free Public Skating happens daily from December 27th - January 6th at the Nick Smith Centre. Thanks to our generous community sponsors, you can stay active in the rink and even borrow skates and helmets for free!

For all of the holiday skates and to see a full schedule of ice time, visit the online booking page.

 Arnprior Regional Health's Seniors Active Living Centre (SALC) will be hosting a Seniors Fair on February 17th at the Nick Smith Centre to provide information and resources on healthy and active living in our community.

Check back soon for more information.

POSTPONED - Due to weather, the Sledge Hockey has been postponed. Check back for more updates.

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In the fall of 2022 the Town of Arnprior was awarded a grant from Canadian Tire Jumpstart to purchase the equipment and run a Sledge Hockey Program. This program is on-going and has been a major success to date.

You can try it out on Sunday January 29th at the Sullivan Rink of Dreams from 10:30am-12:00pm (weather permitting) and see what the hype is all about. Open to all ages and abilities.

No registration required - see you there!

 Trek through the snow at McLean Ball Diamonds at our Snowshoe Adventure program. We bring various snowshoe sizes down with us and we meet you at the parking lot of Diamond 1, right off of McNab Street. 

This free program allows you to get your steps in each Tuesday from 10:30am-12:00pm. Weather permitting, we will begin this program in January and run through February.

For any questions or concerns, contact the Nick Smith Centre at recreation@arnprior.ca or 613.623.7301

 The river is a little too cold for your stand-up paddle board but our pool isn't. Join us each Wednesday from 5:45-6:35pm as we practice SUP Yoga. We provide the boards and a wonderful instructor. 

Boards are tied down to lane ropes for extra stability. While you won't be swimming, dress to get wet as you could fall in. 

Register online to try this new program and have a great workout.

 There will be free swimming time at our Family Game Night on January 14 and our FamFest event on February 20.

Check back for more details including timing at a later date.

POSTPONED - due to weather, this program has been postponed. Check back for more updates. 

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Yup, you read that right. Tennis on Ice. 

Try something new this winter and meet us at the Sullivan Rink of Dreams from 12-2pm on February 11th for a game of tennis. With weather and ice conditions permitting, we are going to try out this new activity as a way to embrace the outdoors.

No registration required. Full hockey equipment will need to be worn.

 Spend your Valentine's Day date with us at the Sullivan Rink of Dreams. We will have strung lights to skate under with the most romantic music and hot chocolate to cap off your evening.

Event runs from 5:00-7:00pm, weather permitting.

 Just looking for a warm and even ground to get your steps in? The Community Hall at the Nick Smith Centre will be open from 2:30-4:00pm every Monday and Friday for walking and talking. 

No registration necessary. 

 One of our newest and more popular programs will continue on in 2023. Youth Nights was created to give kids in our community a safe and inclusive place to hangout on a Friday night. Running twice a month, these nights are themed and led by young Program Staff. The idea behind this night is that the kids get to lead the activities and let their creative side pick where to go. The themed nights are just a guide and these nights take a turn to whatever direction the kids take. Program Staff are there to ensure safety and provide support to the kids when needed.

Youth Nights Scheduled in 2023

January 6 - Pickleball

January 27 - Tween Dance

February 10 - World Record Night

February 24 - Glow Activities

March 10 - Sports with a Twist

March 31 - Trick Shot Night

To register for these nights, visit our online booking system.