City of Kawartha Lakes Parks, Recreation, & Culture Division
50 Wolfe Street K9V2J2 Lindsay, ON, Canada

Don't let the winter deter you from achieving your fitness goals! Winter is a great time to begin a running regime. Check out this article for some great tips to get you started: http://bit.ly/3no11AG

Before heading onto the ice this winter be sure to take some time to educate your family on the importance of ice safety. The Canadian Red Cross offers some great ice safety tips, check them out: http://bit.ly/3nm644s

Forbert Memorial Pool and Workout Centre, Bobcaygeon is scheduled to reopen January 11, 2021 after undergoing major capital improvements. The facility and programming will operate under strict new COVID-19 safety protocols. To learn more visit: https://bit.ly/3njSDD6

Looking for a fun and active way to the kids to burn off some energy and enjoy the fresh winter air? Have snow-much fun with this collection of exciting outdoor winter activities for the whole family to enjoy together. http://bit.ly/3ocY2w9

Winter Aquatics Program registration now open! Register online: https://bit.ly/34zYwnv

There are a variety of benefits to being active; not only does physical activity improve fitness levels and strengthen muscles and bones, it also improves mental health and well-being. What does a healthy 24 hours look like for an adult? Learn more about the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults: https://bit.ly/2Mz1L9p

The existing washroom building at Garnet Graham Park in Fenelon Falls has been demolished and removed from site and the excavation has been backfilled. New hydro service for the washroom building will be constructed by the end of the month. The procurement process for the new washroom building is complete and the results will be presented to council in December. Once council approval is received the contract will be awarded and the contractor will commence with construction pending favourable weather conditions. For full updates on this project or any other Major Project visit: https://bit.ly/3lP5vzN

Winter program registration begins tomorrow, Sunday December 13 at 9am online. Browse upcoming winter programs: https://bit.ly/34zYwnv

The Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment project is well underway. Construction activities will continue while weather conditions are favourable. If and when temperatures are consistently below freezing the contractor will suspend outside work until weather permits. For details on completed activities and future prioritized activities visit: https://bit.ly/3lP5vzN

Are you ready to register? Winter program registration begins online Sunday December 13 at 9am. In order to register for programs online new clients will need to first set up an account. Existing clients can simply log in to register. To learn more visit: https://bit.ly/3722rfh

The Forbert Memorial Pool building renovation is approximately 75% complete and the HVAC project is 80% complete with the new heating/ventilation system now functioning in the building. The contractor has made good progress keeping the project moving forward and allowing the completion date and facility opening date to remain as scheduled for January 2021. For full project updates visit: https://bit.ly/3lP5vzN

The Kawartha Lakes Parks, Recreation & Culture Division wishes everyone a safe and happy new year!

Chair stretches are a good option to do on a daily basis, especially if getting on the floor is no longer easy or an option. Check out this week’s exercise feature to learn various chair stretches: http://bit.ly/37E85o7 Client ID: 11452484

Winter program registration begins this Sunday December 13 at 9am. Forget your online program registration website password? no problem, follow these easy steps: 1. Go to https://kawarthalakes.perfectmind.com 2. Enter your e-mail address and click 'Forgot Password' 3. Retrieve your temporary password from your e-mail to reset your password and log in Questions? [email protected]

Taking a traditional exercise done with the support of a bench and moving in onto an unstable environment like a stability ball, recruits and activates muscles that may becoming sleepy on a bench. This exercise works the brain too; as it needs to communicate differently to all muscle groups to maintain balance throughout the exercise. Give this week’s exercise feature a try: https://bit.ly/3nCWVW2 Client ID: 90444279

The Kawartha Lakes Parks, Recreation and Culture Division wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season and all the best in 2021!

Please be advised some Public Swims will be cancelled at the Lindsay Recreation Complex starting December 11. To learn more about the upcoming cancellations visit: https://bit.ly/39VDl3x

In response to the Government of Ontario’s provincial shutdown, and to help protect our clients and the public from COVID-19, all City of Kawartha Lakes recreation facilities, including recreation complexes, community centres, arenas, halls, and swimming pools will be closed effective 12:01am December 26, 2020. All Ice and Hall facility bookings, city programs, including drop-in swimming, fitness classes and weight room bookings are cancelled during the shutdown period from... December 26, 2020 through January 23, 2021. For individuals who have already registered for an Aquatic, Fitness or Leisure program scheduled to start in January of 2021, the goal is to still run the winter session with the program start dates being delayed. Further updates regarding the winter session will be provided as information becomes available. Individuals wishing to withdraw from a program are asked to email their request to: [email protected]. Drop in Programs Any public swims, fitness classes and weight room bookings during the shutdown period of December 26 through January 23, 2021 will be automatically cancelled. Any fees paid for these programs will be fully refunded. Rental contracts at City facilities Rental contracts for the period between December 26, 2020 through January 23, 2021 will be automatically cancelled and fees will be fully refunded. The Parks, Recreation and Culture Division will contact individuals regarding refunds. Individuals wishing to request a cancellation are asked to email: [email protected] Memberships All pre-paid memberships will be extended for the duration of the provincial shutdown. Membership charges made automatically to credit cards will be suspended during the shutdown period. When operations resume Members can reactivate their membership by e-mailing the Fitness Coordinator at: [email protected] and monthly payments will resume. A credit will be applied to accounts for any missed time that was prepaid for during this closure. Individuals wishing to cancel their membership may do so at any time by sending an email request to: [email protected] For further information regarding affected Parks, Recreation and Culture services, please email: [email protected] or visit the COVID page of the City website. http://bit.ly/34FBpso See more

Final reminder: January - March 2021 Ice Request Forms are due tomorrow, November 18 by 12pm. Complete the form online at: www.kawarthalakes.ca/rentafacility

Did you know that an active Membership is required for access to the Weight Room and for all of our Fitness Programs? Consider becoming a Member today! we offer a variety of Membership options, to learn more visit: https://bit.ly/33XfE7t or contact the Fitness Coordinator by calling 705-324-9411 extension 1555 or e-mail [email protected]

Reminder: If you are unable to attend your booked Weight Room session, Fitness Class or Public Swim please call 705-324-9112 and let us know so that we can free up the spot for someone else.

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Administration Office will close at 12pm on December 24 and resume regular hours on January 4. The Lindsay Recreation Complex will close at 12pm December 24 and December 31 and will be closed December 25, December 26 and January 1. For more information visit: http://bit.ly/3axESNl

Reminder: The deadline for January - March 2021 Ice Requests is 12pm on Wednesday November 18. The Ice Request Form is available for completion online at: www.kawarthalakes.ca/rentafacility

Our new Social Bubble Lessons are designed for individuals who are either in the same family or the same 'social bubble'. Please be advised, when registering for Social Bubble Lessons online you will be required to register the first participant to secure the desired date and time and then you will need to call the Aquatics Coordinator at 705-324-9411 extension 1557 or 1558 to register additional participants. To learn more visit: www.kawarthalakes.ca/swim

Pre-registration is required for all Public Swims. View the Swim schedule online and book your next swim time at: https://kawarthalakes.perfectmind.com

The Forbert Memorial Pool and Workout Centre are scheduled to re-open January 11 under strict new COVID-19 safety protocols. Before coming to the facility, be sure to familiarize yourself with the new directives to come prepared. Learn more: http://bit.ly/3njSDD6

Why not give yourself a gift this holiday season? Give the gift of an active and healthy lifestyle by becoming a Membership holder at the Lindsay Recreation Complex or Forbert Memorial Pool and Workout Centre in Bobcaygeon. To learn more visit: www.kawarthalakes.ca/fitness

The Huff 'N' Puff exercise program is open to those waiting to re-introduce or continue gentle exercise in their life. Graduates of the Pulmonary Rehab and Cardiac Rehab class at the Ross Memorial Hospital are welcome. The next session begins January 4. To learn more visit: http://bit.ly/3nnGZam

Wrapping gifts among many other holiday tasks can wreak havoc on your posture! Bringing focus to your posture on a daily basis is a good habit to get into, especially if you do prolonged sitting or standing throughout the day. Check out this week’s exercise feature to discover how to properly do a posture check: http://bit.ly/3mmflJs Client ID: 39045045

Forbert Memorial Pool and Workout Centre Memberships are being extended for the time missed due to facility shutdown. Time added is determined from facility shutdown to one's Membership expiry. Monthly ongoing Memberships will need to be activated by Monday January 4, 2021 by calling 705-324-9112.

The Winter edition of our e-Newsletter is now available. Check it out: https://conta.cc/3gSXU1V

Have a tight muscle or muscles and traditional stretching not doing the trick? Do you know we have fascia around all of our muscles and when fascia becomes no longer flexible it can cause tension throughout our bodies; known as trigger points or myofascial pain syndrome. Foam rolling is a way to ease the triggers and can be done before or after a workout. Check out this week's exercise feature, the Foam Roller Workout: https://bit.ly/37PkPHg Client ID: 93301500

Are you ready to register? Winter 2021 Program registration begins online Sunday December 13 at 9am. We are pleased to offer a variety of Aquatic and Fitness Programs this winter! To learn more visit: https://bit.ly/3lS3PFs

Winter 2021 Program Registration will begin online Sunday December 13 at 9am. Browse all Aquatic, Fitness and Leisure Programs being offered this Winter: https://bit.ly/3g3lkRK

Badminton will return to the Victoria Park Armoury in Lindsay this January under strict new COVID-19 safety protocols. New for the 2021 session, all participants will be required to pre-register for the full session; drop-in/pay-as-you-go play will no longer be an option. For details visit: https://bit.ly/36n9tLF

The Winter Fitness Guide is now available online. Registration for the Winter 2021 session begins online Sunday December 13 at 9am. https://bit.ly/2JMe4xx

The Winter Aquatics Guide is now available online. Registration for the Winter 2021 session begins online Sunday December 13 at 9am. https://bit.ly/39BrZ4q

There is nothing better than spicing up an exercise, so why not start a full body engaging Burpee! Check out this week’s exercise feature the Hurdle Burpee. https://bit.ly/2VkmMpA Client ID: 49530422

Looking for a fun and active way to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine today? Check out the Disc Golf Course at Memorial Park in Lindsay! To learn more visit: https://bit.ly/2CdNdXD

The mighty Deadlift, when performed correctly increases core strength, core stability and improves posture. Give this week’s exercise feature ‘The Deadlift’ a try: https://bit.ly/3pdUTwY Client ID: 46863127

A Fitness Swim has been added to our Public Swim Schedule for Saturdays 1-1:45pm beginning November 7. To register online or view the schedule visit our Online Program Registration website: https://bit.ly/31cr1qi

January - March 2021 Ice Request Forms are now available online. Requests must be submitted by 12pm on Wednesday November 18. To complete the form online visit: www.kawarthalakes.ca/rentafacility

Join Coach Ethan and learn to perform fundamental movements of strength training in a safe, fun and self-paced environment. Classes take place Saturdays at 1:30pm in the Lindsay Recreation Complex Weight Room. Pre-registration is required. To learn more or to register online visit: https://bit.ly/34QAs0Q

As part of our Phase 2 Ice Use Protocols, be sure to familiarize yourself with our Arena Traffic Flow Maps before heading the Arena. To learn more visit: https://bit.ly/2PHCMPo

The City of Kawartha Lakes Parks, Recreation & Culture Division wishes everyone a safe and happy Halloween!

Create and Play this Halloween! Participaction has created a fun list of 8 ways to celebrate Halloween safely this year! Check it out: https://bit.ly/3ozSoVo

January 2 - March 31, 2021 Ice Request Forms will be available beginning Wednesday November 4 online at: www.kawarthalakes.ca/rentafacility

Looking for a great core workout? Attack your core by adding a stability ball into the mix, who doesn’t like a moving plank! Your core is not just your abdominals, but your low back muscles as well. It is ideal to train your core as a unit, so no muscle imbalances occur. Give this week’s exercise feature a try: https://bit.ly/3mxr34C Client ID 10524486

Please note the following changes to the Fitness Schedule for Tuesday October 27: 4:45pm - Zumba will be Fitness with Candace 6:30pm - Barre Fitness will be Body Sculpt with Candace For questions please call 705-324-9411 extension 1555

Work continues at the Forbert Memorial Pool in Bobcaygeon, the project is going well and is on schedule at this time with the anticipated re-opening date of January 2021. To read the latest updates on this or any other Projects visit the Major Projects page of the City website: https://bit.ly/3lP5vzN

Join our team! We are currently hiring for Sr. Arena Maintenance positions. To learn more or to apply online visit: https://bit.ly/3e0cgMp

Check out our Fall 2020 Swim Schedule. Book your next swim time online at: https://kawarthalakes.perfectmind.com

The Bobcaygeon Beach Park redevelopment commences this month. Access to the park will be restricted effective October 21 until project completion. To learn more visit: https://bit.ly/3okK1go

Reminder: As part of our COVID-19 Pool Rules and Safety Guidelines swimmers under Swim Kids 5 are required to have ONE parent/guardian in the water with them at all times. For all levels, only ONE parent/guardian per child is permitted; that parent/guardian is to either be in the water or a spectator(depending on the level). For questions call: 705-324-9112.

Tennis Courts will be closing for the 2020 season. For details visit: https://bit.ly/3odobvc

Reminder to Members: Clean indoor footwear is required to be worn in the Weight Room and during fitness classes. Members will need to change their shoes in the lower Lobby before heading to the fitness facilities, access to the fitness facilities may not be permitted without clean indoor shoes. www.kawarthalakes.ca/fitness

Did you know that combo movements are beneficial when you’re short on time? These types of movements can get the majority of major muscle groups with just one exercise. Combo moves take the excuse of time out of the equation. Give our Squat, Row & Deadlift workout combo a try! https://bit.ly/31p4w1o Client ID: 35222107

Join our team! We are currently seeking a Recreation Complex Services Supervisor. To learn more about this position or apply online visit: https://bit.ly/34bGGby

Please be advised that the small pool at the Lindsay Recreation Complex will be closed Wednesday October 21 10am to 4pm to undergo mechanical repairs. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For questions call 705-324-9112 or email: [email protected]

Members: The Weight Room at the Lindsay Recreation Complex is now open. Book your workout time block online at: https://kawarthalakes.perfectmind.com

The Washrooms at Garnet Graham Park in Fenelon Falls will be demolished and redeveloped. Hydro, cable and water were disconnected effective October 13, 2020 and will remain that way for 2 to 3 weeks while new hydro service is commissioned. It is anticipated that the building will be demolished by the end of October 2020. For more information on Major Projects visit the City website: https://bit.ly/3lP5vzN

Looking for something to do? Join us for a Public Swim at the Lindsay Recreation Complex. View the schedule and reserve your swim time online: https://bit.ly/31cr1qi

Have you visited the newly re-developed Logie Park in Lindsay yet? https://bit.ly/318z47N

Reminder: Fitness Members, If you are unable to attend your booked Weight Room session or Fitness Class please call 705-324-9112 and let us know so that we can free up the spot for another Member. https://bit.ly/33XfE7t

As aquatics programs resume this week at the Lindsay Recreation Complex, we ask that all participants and patrons take a few minutes to review the COVID-19 Pool Rules and Safety Protocols. www.kawarthalakes.ca/swim