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Parks & Recreation Strives To Keep Everyone Moving!

By Jan Murray mornings. A youth badminton program
for ages 12 – 16 runs on Fridays at 6
The City of Cornwall has many p.m. beginning November 2nd and will
things on the go to keep you active run through until March 1st.
this winter including swimming at the Also for our younger sports
Aquatic Centre, skating at the Benson enthusiasts, a youth basketball skills
Centre, outdoor rinks and trails, fitness winter program is offered for children
programs, sports and social programs, as ages 6 – 12 at the former Ecole Jean
well as art programs. With such a wide XXIII Gymnasium at 610 McConnell
The City of Cornwall has Avenue. Floor hockey is also available
variety of activities on the go, there is
a fantastic selection of at the same location.
certainly something for everyone.
facilities in which to keep A youth “Nothing But Net” program
The Red Cross offers swimming
lessons throughout the winter months busy during the winter will be offered at the Benson Centre for
months. the winter for children ages 6 – 12.
at the Aquatic Centre. The next session
Photos supplied by According to Taillon, many of the
begins on November 25th and includes
the City of Cornwall. listed programs were developed with
synchronized swimming, aquatic
families in mind. “Our family based
leadership courses, aqua fitness as well is cooperative. If you are more of until mid December and then a new
as rehab swim. a downhill skier or interested in session will begin in January. You may activities include the Tiny Tots Craft
Public skating is also available at the snowboarding, lessons are available at register for $80.00 or pay a $5.00 drop- Program, Public Skating, Public
Benson Centre on Sundays, Wednesdays Big Ben Ski Hill. More information on in fee. Swimming Programs and all of the
and Fridays. Special times for senior these lessons can be obtained by calling There is Kick Boxing Cardio outdoor activities.”
skating is offered on Mondays and 613-933-6377. available also at the Benson Centre on In addition to the regular programs,
Fridays as well as a Parent and Tot skate For the fitness buff in your household, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from there will also be occasional special
that is available on Wednesdays. For the City of Cornwall offers various 8:00- 9:00 p.m. Classes are offered both events, such as Winterfest. The
more information or exact times, please fitness programs over the winter by registration or drop- in. Winterfest Committee is organizing
a four-day winter carnival that will
visit the website: http://www.cornwall. months. Zumba for children is offered For the stay-at-home mom, Stroller feature both indoor as well as outdoor
ca/en/recreation/BensonCentre.asp on Saturday mornings with the next Babes is fitness for mom and babies. It is activities, a midway, music and
Lorne Taillon, Leisure Arts session beginning on November 3rd for held at the Benson Centre on Mondays fireworks. For more information you
Coordinator with the Department of $30.00 per session. and Wednesdays starting at 9:30 a.m. can visit their website at: http://www.
Planning, Parks & Recreation at the The Benson Centre will have classes The next session begins on November cornwallwinterfest.com/
Benson Centre says that once the available for registration (or for drop- 12th and will run through to December If you have free time and would
temperature drops, there will be even in) for Drums Alive Cardio. These 19th. like to volunteer, there are a number
more opportunities. “ A number of classes are underway now through Both the Cornwall Civic Complex of programs and services where your
outdoor rinks will be constructed and mid December and will begin again in as well as the Benson Centre offer a services would be gratefully appreciated.
maintained throughout the city by staff January running through until April. walking and running track that is free Volunteers could help out with sports
and volunteers. A sample of some of The cost is $40.00 per session or for a and available for all to take part in an activities, crafts, instruction, outdoor
the sites where outdoor rinks will be $5.00 drop-in fee. indoor walk or run. Tuesday afternoons rink maintenance as well as many other
maintained includes King George Park, For those trying to squeeze in a little at 1 p.m., you can enjoy a good game of areas. For more information, please
Alexander Park, Lamoureux Park, Grant exercise time on their lunch hours, they social duplicate bridge for only $20.00 contact Lorne Taillon at 613-938-9898
Park, Dover Heights Park, Terry Fox might want to check out the Lunch Time per session. ext.2 or email Itailon@cornwall.ca.
Park & Reg Campbell Park. Boot Camp that runs on Tuesdays and For youth in the Cornwall area, Judging by the range of activities,
The City also offers cross-country Thursdays from 12:10 – 12:50 p.m. at tennis lessons are available for ages 5 it will be difficult to find a time when
skiing at Guindon Park when weather the Civic Complex. Classes are running – 16 at the Benson Centre on Saturday there is nothing to do.