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Volume 13, Issue 5
September/October 2013
Recreation Programs 2
Recreation Programs 3
Community Programs 4
Connection
Turn your clocks back on November 3rd
Sunday Sept. 15, 2013
Listowel Ag Hall
Registration 12-1pm
Group start
1pm
terryfox.org
Memorial
Butterfly Release
11am-1pm at Listowel Memorial
Park. Cost $20/Butterfly 291-5141
EVERYONE WELCOME
Senior Programs 6
Public Skating 7
Early Years Programs 8
LiveLocalMusicattheBandShell
2pm‐IncrediBrentMagicShow
12:30pm‐DogSport&AgilityTeam
RoamingBusker,FacePainting,
Clown,BalloonArt,RockClimbing
NorthPerthEarlyYears
ArtinthePark
Ken’sFryBus
Hamburger&HotDogLunchBBQ
IceCreamTreatsby
ChocolatesOnMain
4:30‐7pm–SouthernBBQbyCardiff’sBBQ
North Perth
Community Hospice
will hold its annual
Rain delay—2pm of the same day
Community Events 6
Saturday,September7/13
ListowelMemorialPark
11amto10pm
Saturday,
September 14/13
Release a butterfly in memory of
someone special in your life.
Newsletter
in motion Month 5
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Babysitting Course
For Ages 11-15 years
This program is dedicated to providing girls and boys an opportunity to enjoy and learn the game of basketball in a low October 5, 2012
competitive and high fun environment. Each participant receives 9am-4pm
$55/person
an in motion Jersey, as well as equal playing time and instruction. Mondays, Mixed Grades 1‐4 Oct 21/13—March 24/14 Tuesdays, Mixed Grades 5‐8, Oct 22/13 – March 25/14 in LDSS Big Gym from 6:30—8pm Cost $60/person Try it FREE the first night! To Register Contact Amy Gangl 519‐292‐2056
Parks & Recreation’s
PA Daycamp for Gr. 1-6
Friday, October 11/13
at Listowel Eastdale Public School Gymnasium
Time: 8:30—4:30 (extended care available upon request $2/hr)
$27/person To Register, Call 519-292-2056
North Perth
Volleyball League
Join our popular indoor, co-ed,
semi-competitive volleyball league.
Participants sign up individually and are placed on a
team by the co-ordinator. A league schedule is
implemented and referees maintain fair play.
Date: Mondays, Oct 7/13 - April 28/14
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Listowel District Secondary School
Cost: $50/person
To register or for more info call
Janice George 519-291-2559 [email protected]
Municipal Building Council Chambers
Standard First Aid & CPR C
For Ages 15 & older
Sept 27/13 (5:30-10:30pm) &
Sept 28/13 (8am-6pm)
$113/person
Municipal Building Council Chambers
FALL FITNESS PROGRAM
Mondays at the
Elma Memorial Community
Centre – Atwood
6.30-7.30 pm
Sept 9, 16, 23, 30 &
Oct 7, 21, 28
A full body fitness class that will
torch calories and burn fat! Sculpt
your body with body weight exercises and dumbbells at this lowimpact class, which is suitable for
both beginner and advanced participants.
Modifications will be shown to make exercises
easier or more difficult depending on your level
of fitness! Instructor will be Dawn or Devon.
Wednesdays at
St. Mary’s School
6.30-7.30 pm
Sept 11, Oct 16, 23, 30
Stability Ball Fitness – use
dumbbells (provided) your own
bodyweight AND a stability ball
to tone and firm up your
trouble spots! This workout is
impact-free Suitable for all
fitness levels. Instructor Dawn.
Men’s Recreational Basketball is a strong force in North Register in advance & save!
Perth providing action-packed sport and friendly 7 Monday Classes x $8 = $56
competition for basketball enthusiasts. 4 Wednesday Classes x $8 = $32
Date: Thursdays, Oct 3/13 - May 29/14 Or drop in cost = $10/class
Minimum 10 participants required to run
program
REGISTER
ASAP
TO SECURE YOUR SPOT
To Register: The league fills up fast, so call TO REGISTER CALL
Time: 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. @ LDSS Brad Shiell 519-492-0469 to sign up your team Dawn at 356-1000 or Amy at 292-2056
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For ages 18 & up
All Abilities welcome!
Wednesdays 7:00—9:00 p.m.
October 2/13—April 30/14
LDSS—Large Gym
Bring 1 white & 1 colour t-shirt each night
Use of Shin Pads Strongly Recommended!
Sept 27, 28, & 29 www.NorthPerthArts.ca
Adults & Youth Ages 14+
Tuesdays 8-10 p.m. @ LDSS
Oct 8/13—Apr 29/14
Participants are asked to help
set up and take down
equipment each
night. Both gyms
available!
Women’s Recreational Volleyball Tuesday Nights, Sept 10/13-April 29/14 7:30—9:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic School FREE! All Welcome! Non-Competitive Call 519-292-2056 for more info Bring your
own racquet
and birdies!
Youth Girls Volleyball Program
GENTLE YOGA
Thursdays, Sept 26– Dec 12, 2013
5:30—6:30pm @ Listowel Eastdale Public School Gym
Cost: $10/class Instructor: Ann Soltys
Register on site! Any questions, call Amy at 519-292-2056
[email protected]
or Ann at 519-291-4224 [email protected]
for Ages 10-18
Coach: Rick Guesquire
We’d like to run a weekly house league with the
possibility of an additional travel league.
Open House:
October 16th & 17th
Listowel Central Public
School
Ages 10-12 6-7pm
Ages 13-15 7-8:30pm
Offering Voice Lessons in Listowel. Ages 16-18 8:30—10pm
Call Carli Purcell 519-292-6074 or House League Fee $60/person
Parks & Recreation 519-292-2056 (October—March Season)
for details need minimum 24 participants to run program
519-292-2056 or [email protected]
Belly Dancing for Beginners
Thursdays 8-9pm Sept 26/13-Nov 14/13 at Municipal Office
Facilitator: Katrina Kerr. Katrina will guide the group thorough some
basic moves, helping everyone progress together with their belly dancing
techniques. $40 for 7 weeks (Oct 10th class is FREE!)
To register, call 519-292-2056 or [email protected]
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How to build an emergency plan:
Choose an out of town contact who you can
call or email to check in with
Establish a meeting place away from your
home
Assemble an emergency supplies kit (for a
list of what this kit should include please go
to www.ontario.ca/EMO)
Learn about the County of Perth’s Emergency Plans by going
to www.perthcounty.ca
Learn about your children’s school/daycare’s Emergency
Plans
Learn some basic First Aid and CPR. To register or find out
more about these courses please go to www.sja.ca or
www.redcross.ca.
Saturday Sept. 14, 2013
Monkton Ball Park
Registration Starts at 11:00 am
Pull Starts at 12:00 pm
Food Booth & Beer Garden
Elimination Draw starts @ 4:00
Pork Chop Dinner
4:30-7:00
$15.00 Adult
$7.00 8-12yrs
7 & under FREE
Building a Community of Character that
Embraces People from all Races, Cultures,
Life Experiences and Abilities.
We Encourage all to Work, Play and Live with
Character. Always.
For more information & complete rules contact:
Chad Pestell 519-347-2788
Gate Admission by Donation
5th Annual Perth County OPP
Golf Tournament Sept 25th
The Municipality
of North Perth is
on Facebook and
Twitter!
Proceeds to support Victim Services
Register by Sept 18th
519-271-9998
The North Perth Family Health Team and the Early Years Centre are hosting the
following workshops:
1) Wednesday September 18th, 2013 at 6:30p.m. “Divorce 101: In the Best
Interest of the Child”
2) Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 6:30p.m. “Strengthening Blended Families”
Listowel Skating Club Presents
SUPPORT THE SKATE BENEFIT
Triple Sensations Plus Fun Night
November 21st 6pm-8:30pm
Tickets ($6) or 2 for $10 - Purchase from
Skate Members
Join Retailers for an Exclusive night of Shopping,
Holiday Cheer & Community Support! Featured
Merchants: Chocolates on Main, Cowan's Country Store, The Vines
Collection, The Back 9, and The Kitchen Cupboard
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October is In motion Month 2013
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
Wed
2
Senior Skate
Elma Logan Arena
12-1pm
Drop-in
Badminton
(14+yrs)
8-10pm @ LDSS
Thu
3
Toddlers
“in motion”
6-7pm Eastdale
School
Indoor Adult
Soccer (18+yrs)
7-9-pm @ LDSS
Pets ‘”in motion”
Bring your pet for a
walk around the
Listowel Memorial Park
6-7pm
Fri
4
Sat
5
Youth Shinny
Hockey
Listowel Arena
2:30—4pm
Family Kite
Flying Day
10-11am
Atwood Lions Park
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Parent & Tot Skate
Women’s
Senior Exercise Indoor walking for all
Listowel Arena
Volleyball
Class
ages in halls of LDSS
Free Skate
10am– 12pm
7:30-9:30 pm at St. 9:00—10:00am
between 4-7pm
Senior Exercise Family Bike Ride
Listowel Arena
Mary’s School in
Monkton Optimist
10-11am
Class
Family Skate
Listowel
Hall
Belly Dancing
10:30—11:30 am
Meet on trail at
12:30—1:30pm
Senior Skate
8-9pm at Municipal
The Village
Listowel Kin Station
Public Skate
Listowel Arena
Office
Clubhouse
Drop-in
Yoga Class
1:30—3pm
1-2:30
Badminton (14+yrs)
5:45-6:45pm @
8-10pm @ LDSS
EMCC in Atwood
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14
15
16
17
18
Senior Exercise
Senior Exercise Indoor walking for all
Class
Class
ages in halls of LDSS
9:45—10:45am at 10:30—11:30 am
between 4-7pm
Youth Shinny
Maitland Terrace Parkview Gardens
Hockey
Go for a Family
Free Open House
Listowel Arena
Walk along our
Senior Exercise Free Open House
Girls’ Youth
2:30—4pm
fabulous North
Class
Girls’ Youth
Volleyball
Perth Trails
10:45—11:45am at
Volleyball
Listowel Central School
this Thanksgiving!
Perth Meadows List. Central School
10-12yrs: 6-7pm
10-12yrs: 6-7pm
13-15yrs: 7-8:30
13-15yrs: 7-8:30
16-18yrs: 8:30 –10
16-18yrs: 8:30 –10
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21
22
23
24
25
Parent & Tot Skate
Senior Skate
Indoor Adult
Free Skate
Listowel Arena
Elma Logan Arena Soccer (18+yrs)
Youth Shinny
Elma Logan
10am– 12pm
12-1pm
7-9-pm @ LDSS Indoor walking for all
Hockey
Arena
ages in halls of LDSS
Listowel Arena
1:30—2:30 pm
Indoor Minor
Indoor Minor
between 4-7pm
2:30—4pm
Basketball “Try-it” Basketball “Try-it”
Toddlers
Night
Night
“in motion”
@ LDSS
@ LDSS
6-7pm Eastdale
For Grades 1-4
For Grades 5-8
School
6:30-8pm
6:30-8pm
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28
29
30 StrollerFitness 31
10am at Listowel
Free Skate
Wallace Arena Parent & Tot Skate
Drop-in
Branch Library
Walk with your
1:00—2:00 pm
Listowel Arena
Badminton (14+yrs)
child this
8-10pm @ LDSS
10am– 12pm
Hallowe’en night
Hallowe’en
Hoe Down
Women’s
Senior Exercise
(Stories/Crafts)
6:30—7:30pm at
Volleyball
Class
7:30-9:30 pm at
10-11am Atwood
Listowel Branch
St. Mary’s School Library. For Ages
Presbyterian
in Listowel
Church
5+. Pre-register @
519-291-4621
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Play Tag in the
backyard with
your children.
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Call Amy Gangl for Program Details:
Municipality of North Perth, 330 Wallace Avenue N., Listowel, ON N4W 1L3
www.northperth.ca 519-292-2056 www.hpinmotion.ca
Free Fitness
Resources at your
North Perth Public
Libraries
-Videos
-Books
-Internet
Available all Year!
Play Games at our
Hallowe’en party
for ages 0-6 yrs.
at Listowel Eastdale
School Gyrm
10am—11:30am
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Sept 5th: North Perth Seniors presents ‘Duncan Lamond’s Group’ 2pm at Legion Auditorium, 291-1490
Sept 12th: North Perth Seniors presents ‘Walter McGuire’ 2pm at Listowel Legion Auditorium, 291-1490
Sept 17-21: International Plowing Match and Rural Expo www.ipm.2013. org
Sept 19th: North Perth Seniors presents ‘Riverston Ramblers’ 2pm at Listowel Legion Auditorium, 519-291-1490
Sept 21st: 10am-12pm Fall Rummage Sale at Christ Anglican Church, 295 Main St. W. 519-291-4046
Sept 26th: North Perth Seniors presents ‘Wellington Country Band’ 2pm at Listowel Legion Auditorium
Sept 26th: ‘Cooking for the Cures’ A unique evening created to teach you great cooking skills. Tickets $40 or 2/$70
available until Sept 19th, 519-291-4777
Oct 3rd: North Perth Seniors presents ‘Duncan Lamond’ 2pm at Listowel Legion Auditorium, 519-291-1490
Oct 10th: North Perth Seniors presents ‘Country Serenade’ 2pm at Listowel Legion Auditorium, 519-291-1490
Oct 17th: North Perth Seniors presents ‘Riverston Ramblers’ 2pm at Listowel Legion Auditorium, 519-291-1490
Oct 19th: North Perth Community Hospice Anniversary Dinner and Dance @ Listowel Golf Club; Dinner starts at
6pm. Phil Parsons Band. Join us! 519-291-5141
Oct 24th: North Perth Seniors presents ‘Wildwood Weed’ 2pm at Listowel Legion Auditorium, 291-1490
Oct 31st: North Perth Seniors present ‘Viola’s Tribute’ 2pm at Listowel Legion Auditorium, 519-291-1490
SENIORS DINING IN ATWOOD
VON SMART Exercise Programs:
Monday Mornings: 10:00am Atwood Presbyterian Church
Upcoming Dates:
September 16
October 15
November 18
December 16
Tuesday Mornings: 9:45 am—Maitland Terrace (except 4th
Tuesday is at 1:30pm) and 10:45 at Perth Meadows (except
for the 4th week of the month is Thursdays)
Wednesday Mornings: 9:00am Monkton Optimist Hall and
10:30 am-- Listowel Parkview Gardens
Call Marg at 519-291-2100, Wilma at 519-291-1326
or Outreach at 519-595-8755 to reserve your seat the
Friday prior.
Friday Mornings: 10:30 am--- Village Clubhouse
Any questions please contact Lindsay 519-291-5898
Guided Imagery Meditation at Trinity United Church Thursdays 11:00 – 12:15 starting Sept 19/13 facilitated
by Susan James. Benefits of meditation include lowered stress hormone levels, improvement in the ability
to manage chronic pain, reduction in blood pressure, improvement in sleep patterns, short term memory and
an enhanced sense of well being. New and seasoned meditators welcome. $5.00 donation/session.
PERTH MEADOWS…where retirement can be a lifestyle change
Our activities are open to community participation. Please join us!
September & October
HOME SUPPORT Exercise Prog. (Red Cross) – Friday Sept 6, 13, 20, 27 and Oct 4, 11, 18, 25. FREE
classes. 10 to 11 a.m.
SMART Exercises (VON) – Tues. Sept 3, 10, 17 and Thurs. Sept 26; Tues Oct 1, 8, 15, 29 and Thurs. Oct
24. $3 per class. 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
DINING TOGETHER – Wed Sept 4, 18, 25 and Oct 2, 16, 23 at 12 noon. Pre-register by Friday before by
calling 519-356-2569 or use sign-up sheet available at Perth Meadows. $10 per meal. Euchre/crokinole following dinners.
CONGREGATE DINING – Wed. Sept 11 and Oct 9 at 12 noon. Pre-register with VON at 519-291-5898. $10
per meal.
FOOT CARE CLINIC – with Registered Nurse Karin. Call 519-291-2175 to pre-register. DVA authorized.
New clients welcome. $30 per visit.
GAMES OF CHOICE – Every Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Common Room
EUCHRE – Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Common Room
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LISTOWEL MEMORIAL ARENA ELMA LOGAN REC COMPLEX WALLACE COMMUNITY CENTRE 519‐291‐4875 519‐347‐2650 519‐291‐2976 Free Parent & Tot Skate Mon & Tues 10am ‐ 12pm Starting Sept. 9/13 Free Parent & Tot Skate Mon & Tues 10am ‐ 12 pm Starting Sept. 9/13 Free Parent & Tot Skate Wed 10:00am‐ 12:00pm Starting Oct. 9/13 Free Adult & Senior Skate Mon 1:00pm ‐ 2:30pm Starting Sept. 9/13 Free Senior & Adult Skate Mon & Tues 12pm—1 pm Starting Sept. 9/13 Sunday Public Skate $3/skater 1:00pm—2:00pm Starting Oct. 6/13 Free Youth Shinny Hockey Fridays 2:30pm—4:00pm Starting Oct. 4/13 Sunday Public Skating $3/skater 1:30pm ‐ 2:30pm Every other Sunday start Oct 6/13 Sunday Skating $3/skater Family Skate 12:30pm—1:30pm Public Skate: 1:30pm—3:00pm Starting Sept 29/13 Listowel Scouting
Centre
2ND LISTOWEL SCOUTS
 Web Design
Flexible Programming
 Archery
Starts September 16th
Registration Date: Sept 9th 7-9pm
 Sports
at
Trinity United Church, Listowel
 Camping
Contact: Brad Cross 519-492-1919
 Cycling
[email protected]
 Science
This
class is for beginners who want to experience
how easy and fun dancing can be. A variety of ballroom
dances (International style) such as Slow Waltz, SwingJive, Cha Cha, and social dances such as Social Foxtot,
Texas 2 Step, to name a few, are being offered.
8 weeks: Wednesdays, Sept 25 - Nov 13, 2013
7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Fee: $160.00/couple
Location: Listowel Central Public School
305 Binning Street, Listowel
To register call Parks & Rec @ 519-292-2056
Listowel Blood Donor Clinic
Friday, October 4
Agricultural Hall 2 pm - 8 pm
Call
1-888-2-DONATE
(1-888 236-6283) or
book on-line at
blood.ca
Walk-ins
Welcome!
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North Perth Early Years Centre
791 Main St. West, LISTOWEL 519-291-6626
Visit us at our website - www.pcfk.on.ca
They are back!!!
BABYTIME
Starting Mon Sept 16, 12:30-1:30pm
North Perth Library, Listowel
Come join our infant friendly atmosphere,
together you and your infant can explore
physical and sensory play while learning new
songs and rhymes. Weekly topics discussed.
Baby Picasso
Sept 16, Oct 21, during Babytime
Learn how to increase your baby’s brain
development through art and sensory
experiences. Be prepared to get messy and
have fun!!
FAMILY TIME
Starting Tues Sept 3, 9:30-11:30am
Salvation Army Church, Listowel
Enjoy a break and let us supervise your
children while you visit and talk with other
parents/caregivers. Each week features a
new topic and speaker.
Toddlers in motion
Wed Sept 11—Oct 30, 6-7pm
Listowel Eastdale Public School
Parents and toddlers are invited to get
“in motion”. A variety of play toys and
equipment will be available for you and your
little one(s) to get active and
have fun indoors.
PRE-REGISTERED PROGRAMS
& WORKSHOPS:
MOTHER GOOSE
Wed Sept 11 - Oct 16
10:30-11:30am
North Perth Library, Atwood
A fun-filled 8 week program focusing
on rhymes, songs & stories. Activities
to encourage language development and fun interaction for adults
and their young children.
**Pre-registration is required**
DIVORCE 101 WORKSHOP
Wed Sept 18, 6:30-8:00pm
Learn how to…
 Resolve the initial confusion &
turmoil of separation and
divorce
 Establish and maintain healthy
co-parenting practices
**Pre-registration is required**
ESSO FAMILY MATH
Thurs Sept 19-Oct 24
At Perth East Library, Milverton
time to be determined
Come & join us for a fun-filled program to help your
children experience success in math. This is a free
6-week program, full of hands-on activities for
parents & children ages 3-6 years.
One adult to one child recommended.
*Need minimum of 10 children to run
program
**Pre-registration required**
Call 519.291.6626 to pre-register.
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