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Recreation Roundup

News from the City of Cornwall Parks and Recreation Department

March Break Recreation and Leisure Programs

March Break Workshops Public Skating at the Benson Centre
March 10 – 14 Come out and skate for enjoyment and exercise. There are a number of
Workshops include Youth Pick Up Hockey, Minute to Win It Monday, Little scheduled public skate times for all ages at the Benson Centre, including
Chefs, Zumba Kids, Pick Up Soccer, We Got Game and St. Patrick's Day Crafts. Senior Skating, Toddler Skating and general all ages public skating.
Ages and costs vary. Children must pre-register for each program. For dates, times and fees please visit www.Cornwall.ca.

March Break African Drumming Circle Family Stick & Puck Skate
Thursday, March 13 The Stick & Puck program is designed to enable skaters in full hockey gear,
Ages: 5 – 8 1 pm – 2 pm the opportunity to work on passing, puck control and skating drills. An adult
Ages: 9 – 14 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm or coach must accompany all youth on the ice (Adult to Child ratio: 1 to 2).
Cost: $10.00/child Youth ages 5 – 14. Full hockey equipment required for all youth. Find the full
Come out and experience the fun and exciting 1 hour African Drumming schedule online at www.Cornwall.ca.
Workshop with Jody of The Rythm Room. The children will be engaged as
they practice African and World Rythm ensembles, team building and Brain Recreational Basketball

Gym exercises. Sign up early, you won’t want to miss this unique experience! Monday April 28 – Monday June 9
Join us for our sport programs designed to get and keep children active, all
Public Swims - Daily while having fun playing sports in a non-competitive environment. Each
Take the plunge this March Break and enjoy a family, preschool or leisure week children will work on skills and drills and play games. Each program
swim at the Aquatic Centre! Various times offered daily and can be found on lasts 6 weeks in duration. Cost: $36.00/Program
the City website or Aquatic Centre Facebook page. Ages: 6 – 8 years Time: 6 pm – 6:55 pm
Ages: 9 – 12 years Time: 7 pm – 7:55 pm
Tim Hortons Free Skates - Daily
Enjoy a free skate with the family this March Break at the Benson Centre Gerry Brown 3 on 3 Spring Hockey
(Pad 2) from 1 pm - 2:30 pm daily, from March 10 to 14. Gerry Brown 3 on 3 Hockey is back this spring. Divisions of play range from IP
Junior to Midget. Cost of the program is $140.00/participant and each player
Big Ben Ski Hill (Conditions permitting) will receive 10 games and a jersey. Space is limited, please register early.
Hours of operation for March Break will be March 10 - 14 from 5:30 pm to 9 Full details on the 3 on 3 program can be found at www.Cornwall.ca.
pm and March 15, 16 from 11 am - 4 pm. For conditions, call (613) 933-6377.
Adult Programs
Aquatics Stroller Babes

Instructor Courses & Recertifications Returning Monday March 24 at 9:30 am
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course Focuses on intervals of power walking & running with functional strength
April 25 (6 pm - 11 pm), April 26 (9 am - 11 pm), April 27 (9:30 am - 6 pm) training, followed by postnatal specific core work & flexibility. This course is
led by Pre & Post-Natal Fitness Specialist Jenny Irvine. Classes take place
Lifesaving Instructor Course every Monday and Wednesday morning at the Benson Centre. Program now
May 2 (6 pm - 11 pm), May 3 (9 am - 11 pm), May 4 (9:30 am - 6 pm) 8 weeks. Cost: 16 classes/$112.00, 8 Classes/$68.00 or Drop-in $10.00/class.

Registration for Instructor Courses begin March 17 and is ongoing until Gentle Yoga at Lunch
courses are filled. Starting Wednesday April 30 at 12:10 pm
These Gentle Yoga classes will focus on breath control, simple meditation,
Lifeguard / Instructor Recertifications and the adoption of specific bodily postures, for health and relaxation. For 8
National Lifeguard Recertification Course weeks we will explore different postures, stretches and relaxation techniques.
Course Dates: #1 Sunday April 6 2 pm – 8 pm Class is led by Farhana Meghji. Cost: 8 classes/$48.00 or Drop-in $8.00/class

#2 Sunday June 8 12 pm – 6:30 pm Kick Boxing Cardio @ the Benson Centre
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Recertification Course Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 8:00 pm
Course Dates: #1 Monday April 28 6 pm - 11 pm Join Certified Personal Trainer, Becky Ouderkirk, in our Kick Boxing Cardio
#2 Monday May 26 6 pm - 11 pm Classes held at the Benson Centre Tuesday and Thursday from 8 pm – 9 pm

For a list of fees, materials, attendance requirements & prerequisites for our Open Studio Adult Painting Class
Lifeguard / Instructor / Recertification Courses, please visit www.Cornwall.ca Tuesday February 25 - Tuesday May 13
and download a registration form. Adult Painting Class for beginners and advanced students. Each student
receives individual attention during the class time. Each student works at
Swimming Lessons their own comfort level, and takes breaks as desired.
Our Spring session April 21 - June 29 is fast approaching. Space is limited.
Register early to avoid disappointment. Programs offered: Registration Information
Registration for programs is ongoing until courses are full. Mail in or register
Red Cross Swim Preschool and Kids Program, Swim Patrol - Rookie, Ranger, in person at the Aquatic Centre or Benson Centre. Schedules may be subject
Star, Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, Red Cross Adult Lessons to change. Programs may be cancelled due to insufficient registration. A full
National Lifeguard (starts May 9), Aqua Fitness – shallow, shallow low impact refund to be granted if program is cancelled. For more info, call the Aquatic
(Heartwise approved), deep & post stroke. Centre (613) 933-3586 or Benson Centre (613)938-9898.

Join us at the Benson Centre!

The City of Cornwall has ice, field house, court and room rental space available for
your league, team, or your gathering with family or friends. We can help you spice
up your Corporate Party or family get together with a good skate, a game of soccer
or a badminton night! Whether your game is hockey, figure skating, broomball,
soccer, lacrosse, pickleball or tennis, we’ve got you covered!

Call (613) 938-9898 to book your time today!