Riverview Events & Activities, Summer 2017 by Town of Riverview

Join us for Canada 150 events in Riverview!

Registering online is quick and convenient

REGISTRATION & REFUND INFORMATION

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Online

In Person - 55 Biggs Drive

Summer camps

ON NOW

Fitness programs Swimming lessons Teen programs

May 29, 2017 Starts at 7 p.m.

May 29, 2017 7-9 p.m.

60+ programs (see pages 32-33)

June 1, 2017 Starts at 10 a.m.

June 1, 2017 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Refund Policy All requests to withdraw from a program or trip must refer to the following policy: 1) Participants may obtain a refund, less the $10 administration fee, if a request is received up to one week prior to the program start date, and only if the spot is able to be filled with someone on the waiting list. 2) If a participant is unsatisfied with a program, or if they are no longer able to participate due to unforeseen circumstances, please contact the Parks & Recreation office at 3872024 to discuss your eligibility for a refund. Once the program has started, a pro-rated refund will be issued, where eligible. 3) If the Parks & Recreation Department cancels a program for any reason, a full refund will be issued.

We are proud to announce the Town of Riverview is a High Five registered organization.

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Registration & Refund Information

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Community Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 P.R.O. Kids Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 P.R.O. Kids Thank You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Get Active Kids

Youth Programs

Junior Leadership Program . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Teen Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Riverview Skatepark and Youth Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

Get Active

NEW! Learn to Bike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Tone, Trim & Grin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Yoga in the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Aquayoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Aquafitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Learn to Run Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Adult Co-ed Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Riverview Pickleball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 ParticipACTION 150 Pickleball . . . . . . . . . .21 Riverview Running Idiots . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 River Striders Walking Club . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Riverview Big 15 Summer Playlist . . . 23-26 David Williams Community Garden . . . . . .27 Community Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Riverview Tennis Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Manchester Lawn Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Isaac’s Run Dog Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Welcome Wagon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Riverview Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Coverdale Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Support Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Wheels on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Playgrounds in motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Discovery Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Kid Quest Camp/Junior Kid Quest Camp . 12 Swim Kids & Fun Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Outdoor Adventure Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Community Highlights

60+ Programs

Summer Shorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Mystery Adventure Day Tours . . . . . . . . . .32 Mill Creek Mondays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Tech Tuesdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Silver Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 #beccatoldmeto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Community Events

NB Parks & Trails Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 The Great NB Trail 150 Relay . . . . . . . . . .35 Canada 150 Amazing Places Challenge . . . 35 SUNFEST 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Canada Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Concerts in Caseley Park . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39 Movies in the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Block Parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Party in the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Harvest Festival Family Fun Day . . . . . . . .45 Annual Amateur Chili Cook Off . . . . . . . . .45

Aquatic Schedule . . . . . .46-47 Coverdale Centre Splash Pad .

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SPORTS GROUPS Albert County Hunters Association John MacDonald 388-2485 871-1404 nbwf2@rogers.com Aquasouls Synchro Carol Daley www.aquasouls.com caroldaley@rogers.com

532-1197

COMMUNITY CONTACTS

Beausejour Gymnos Office 858-5598 www.monctongymnastics.com beausejourgymnos@rogers.com Codiac Vikings Aquatic Club Dale Doucette, head coach coach.dale@hotmail.com www.codiacvikings.ca Just for Kicks Martial Arts & Fitness Wendy MacDonald 866-7262 123justforkicks@gmail.com Greater Moncton Football Association Joel Irvine, 855-3212 President Roger Collette, 855-3212 Operation Manager bstenhouse@rogers.com www.monctonfootball.ca facebook.com/officialmoncton footballassociation/ Manchester Lawnbowling Diane Trites 386-3275 dianetrites@gmail.com www.manchesterbowls.webs.com Metro Baseball Association (Midget & Jr.) Mike Donahoe info@metromudcats.com

Moncton Gun Club Trevor Gracie tgracie@rogers.com www.monctongunclub.com Mountaintop Wrestling Club Sean MacIsaac Jeff Jones www.mtntopwrestling.com Find us on Facebook! Riverview Karate and Ju-Jutsu Foster MacLeod 386-3135 www.policemartialarts.org

861-1183

386-4726 878-0903

387-5126

Riverview Minor Baseball Chris Pearson pearsonc2003@yahoo.ca Riverview Minor Basketball Nancy Currie nancycurrie6@gmail.com

875-0777

Riverview Ringette Association Kevin Simmonds 871-5960 president@riverviewringette.com www.riverviewringette.com Riverview Soccer Association Elaine Murray, 389-3928 Executive Director riverviewsoccer2014@gmail.com www.riverviewsoccer.com Riverview Pickleball Club Bob Betts 386-6900 riverviewpickleball@gmail.com Riverview Rug Hookers Christine Antle chrissie.antle@gmail.com

383-3306

Riverview Tennis Club Hotline 386-2030 www.riverviewtennis.ca riverviewtennisclub@gmail.com

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Run Jump Throw Wheel-Athletics Southeast Natalie Lefort 232-9494 asearunjumpthrow@gmail.com

COMMUNITY GROUPS Albert County Food Bank Veronica Eldridge

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Bridgedale Community Centre Tressa Lewis

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facebook.com/GreaterMonctonRunJumpThrow

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Yoga (children & youth) Trish Ladham-Leclair trishleclair@rocketmail.com

872-1586

MUSIC & DANCE GROUPS Centre for Arts & Education Sammi Lovely 383-5951, ext 101 Christine MacLeod centre@atlanticballet.ca www.centarts.com

DeMolay (Boys Youth Group, ages 12 - 21) Tracy Eisener 386-1065 tracy.eisener@demolayatlantic.org Gil Meredith 386-4956 gil.meredith@demolayatlantic.org Dobson Trail Rod Steeves rodneysteeves@gmx.com www.fundyhikingtrails.com

387-7312

Early Childhood Family Resource Centre of Westmorland-Albert Inc. Community Playgroups Natalie Leslie 384-7874 facebook.com/RiverviewCommunity Playgroup/ facebook.com/hillsboroughplaygroup/

Highland Dancers Jane Dunnett adunnett@unb.ca

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Metrotones Peter Butler mpbutler@bellaliant.net

852-9664

Freemasons Ron Caines 386-4146 Coverdale Masonic Lodge Rentals

Music for Young Children Beth de Groot beth.mycstudio@yahoo.ca

386-3854

Kinsmen Club Office 387-3337

CULTURAL GROUPS Kim Kirkpatrick Pottery Office 386-2629 pottery@nb.sympatico.ca Riverview Arts Centre Julie Hopkins www.riverviewartscentre.ca dowen@rogers.com Riverview Arts Council Judy Baxter Chris Antle

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COMMUNITY CONTACTS

Waterpolo (adult and youth) Michele Boland mboland1@bellaliant.net

Knights of Columbus â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Council 9270 Riverview Ray March, Grand Knight 386-2870 Lioness Club Liz Malone lizmal39@hotmail.com

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852-6059 Riverside Modellers Association Tom Wilson 384-3188 tomnjoan@nb.sympatico.ca 387-7236 386-3306

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Riverview Boys & Girls Club Lynda Carey www.bgcriverview.com

SENIORS GROUPS 387-7070

Riverview Canusa Toastmasters Club Charlene Fox, President 588-1311 Sharon Joseph, 874-9071 VP Public Relations riverviewcanusa.toastmastersclubs.org vppr-5382@toastmastersclubs.org

Bridgedale (East Riverview) Bob Hyslop

866-2273

Coalition for Seniors & Nursing Home Residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rights Cecile Cassista, 850-8286 Executive Director coalitionnb.blogspot.com facebook.com/CoalitionForSeniors/

COMMUNITY CONTACTS

Riverview Lions Club Jerry Kirkpatrick, 386-8302 Lower Coverdale President Doreen Steeves 387-7047 Larry Hicks, 386-2231 Rentals Chair Riverview Seniors Club www.riverviewlionsclub.ca Leo Cassista 860-7682 cassistaleoj@gmail.com Riverview Veterans Peter Jubb 864-2880 Seniors Round Table Bill Hanson 386-4963 Lyn MacNeill, chair 386-6291 peter.f.jubb@gmail.com edlyn@nbnet.nb.ca roundtableforseniors@gmail.com Scouts Canada www.seniorsroundtable.blogspot.ca 1-888-855-3336 riverviewscouting@gmail.com HELPING ORGANIZATIONS www.scouts.ca facebook.com: Riverview Scouting Access Home Care Katie Robichaud 874-0757 Sea Cadets Fax 383-9575 Lt (N) Cory Thibodeau 872-3705 katie.robichaud@accesshomecare.ca cory.thibodeau@cadets.gc.ca Atlantic Wellness Community Centre Southeastern Branch Genealogical Society Office 382-0298 Thelma Perry 386-4927 info@atlanticwellness.org tmperry1946@gmail.com www.nbgs.ca Canadian Red Cross Main office 863-2650 Welcome Wagon www.redcross.ca Toll Free 1-844-299-2466 Crime Stoppers Toll free 1-800-222-8477 www.canadiancrimestoppers.org

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Crisis Line Toll Free

1-800-667-5005

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Family and Early Childhood Anglophone East Inc. Main 1-855-238-3694 facebook.com/faecae Greater Moncton MS Chapter Bernie Touesnard 866-6850 Chair & Client Services Coordinator darner@bellaliant.net www.mssociety.ca/atlantic Kids Help Line Toll free www.kidshelpphone.ca Lions Sick Children Fund David Owen dowen@rogers.com

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Riverview Crime Prevention Committee Bernie Touesnard, Chair 866-6850 www.riverviewcrimeprevention.blogspot.ca riverviewcpc@gmail.com Riverview Neighbourhood Watch Cecile Cassista, 850-5655 Chair Committee facebook.com/RiverviewNHW/ riverviewnhw.wix.com/riverview-nhw Town Advisory Committee on Disabilities (Ability Transit/Disability Issues) Bernie Touesnard, Chair 866-6850 darner@bellaliant.net

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PARENTS! Wouldn’t it be great if all children were able to participate in valuable recreation activities even if they are unable to pay the registration fees? That’s what P.R.O. Kids is all about! Children referred to P.R.O. Kids learn and play at no cost to the family.

Application deadline for summer programs is May 31, 2017.

P.R.O. KIDS

Apply online at townofriverview.ca/prokids or in person at the Riverview Parks & Recreation office at 55 Biggs Drive.

Available activities for P.R.O. Kids placement this summer: ART CAMP BASEBALL DAYCAMP DRAMA CAMP FITNESS CLASSES GOLF JU-JUTSU

KARATE MUSIC LESSONS SOCCER SWIMMING LESSONS TAE KWON DO TENNIS

Contact Karen @ 387- 2051 kthompson@townofriverview.ca This is a confidential service offered by the Town of Riverview.

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Thank you A huge

GROUPS

Many thanks also goes out to all those who donated because #beccatoldmeto townofriverview.ca

BUSINESSES Advance Savings Credit Union McInnes Cooper Plumb & More Services The Scrap Shack

P.R.O. KIDS

Albert County Hunters Association Beta Sigma Phi Alpha Master Codiac Vikings Aquatic Club Dundee Sports Dome Girl Guides of Canada Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Social Action Just for Kicks Martial Arts McKenzie College Moncton Football Association Moncton Wildcats Riverview Arts Centre Riverview Karate & Ju-Jutsu Riverview Kinsmen Riverview Lioness Riverview Lion’s Club Riverview Minor Hockey Riverview Minor Baseball Riverview Minor Basketball Riverview Parks & Recreation Summer Students Riverview Scouts Riverview Skating Club Riverview Soccer Association Riverview Tennis Club St. Paul’s United Church The Refuge Church

goes out to the following for your support of the P.R.O. Kids program this past year:

INDIVIDUALS Phyllis Carson Karen Cormier Margaret Eaton Dr. William Fitch Jack Fisher & Friends Ivan & Vivian Hicks Neal MacLean Doris Millie Winston & Marlene Pearce Alexander Piercy Hilda Sears Lynn Ward Glenda Wright Sally Wright

GIFTS WERE ALSO RECEIVED IN LOVING MEMORY OF: ROSE CHARTERS DOUG MACFADYEN KENNETH MITTON BERNADETTE O’PRAY

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6-12 years*

PLAYGROUNDS in motion

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Monday to Thursday from 9:15-11:45 a.m. & 1:15-4 p.m. starting June 26 Fridays are reserved for Special Events.

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TUESDAY Claude D. Taylor Patricia Drive Bridgedale East Riverview Community Centre WEDNESDAY Goldsboro Rebecca

Patricia Accessible Super All World Playground Play Park

THURSDAY Manchester Lions Hawthorne FRIDAY

Friday Special Event

Splash Pad / adventure site

Friday Special Event

*Playgrounds in motion is designed for children ages 6-12 (must be turning 6 by December 31, 2017). The Playgrounds in motion Leaders travel to parks in the West or East end as per the schedule. Schedule and parks are subject to change. Playgrounds in motion is cancelled on July 3, August 7 and September 1.

• Playgrounds in motion is a free • West Parks will have their rainy drop-in program designed to day activities at the Byron Dobson provide a variety of recreational Arena. East and Central Parks will opportunities for kids within have their rainy day activities at walking distance of their homes. All Bridgedale Community Centre. children must have a place to go at all times during the day to access • Friday Special Events details will washrooms and for emergencies. be available on Friday, June 23 at Program registration is required the Parks and Recreation office and prior to participation. online at townofriverview.ca

All of our staff are certified in First Aid, CPR and High Five®. High Five® is a national recognized program, based on five principles of healthy child development that are essential for quality programs. The Children’s Programming Handbook is available online at townofriverview.ca/children

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Discovery

6-12 yrs*

LEADERS

Inclusion in recreation is essential for meeting the leisure needs of all individuals. We have carefully selected 4 Discovery Leaders to work closely with our participants and their families

FREE

to integrate children with exceptionalities into our camp and playground programming to provide an enriching recreation experience in the least restrictive environment possible.

assigned a Discovery Leader. Discovery Staff are available to meet with parents/ guardians beginning on Tuesday, June 13. Children are encouraged to attend as well, in getting to know the staff. Please contact the Play Supervisor at 387-2070 to set up an appointment or for more information. • This program is offered on a first-come, firstserve basis. We will do our absolute best with the available resources.

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• If your child requires personal support for daily living activities, we welcome personal support workers. • Benefits of participation include: increased socialization & community awareness, development of physical literacy, increased emotional well-being and increased self-esteem. • A completed information form and introductory meeting with the staff are required prior to being

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CAMP 6-9 yrs*

DATES 06/26 - 06/30 07/04 - 07/07 07/10 - 07/14 07/17 - 07/21 07/24 - 07/28 07/31 - 08/04 08/08 - 08/11 08/14 - 08/18 08/21 - 08/25 08/28 - 08/31

WEEKLY THEME Canadian Birthday Party Funk in the Forest Giants, Wizards & Elves Down the Rabbit Hole Game Show Mania Super Heroes Unite! Random acts of kindness Oopy Goopy Jurassic Park Funtastic Finale

CAMP 9-12 yrs**

DAY TRIP Fundy National Park I - Dickson Falls Kouchibouguac National Park Magic Mountain Parlee Beach Provincial Park Fundy National Park II - Wolf Point Dobson Trail Geocaching Harper’s Raspberry U-Pick and Farmer Brown’s Centennial Park & Beach Mapleton Acadian Forest Fundy National Park III - Laverty Falls

FEE $100 $90 $100 $100 $100 $100 $90 $100 $100 $90

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Swim Kids and Fun Camp Swimming lessons each day! 6-12 yrs l $210 July 4-14 Swim Levels 1-5 You must register your child in the correct Swim for Life swim level. If you are unsure which level to register your child, please contact the Aquatic Centre at 387-2040.

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Outdoor Adventure Camp Two-week camps providing hands-on experience with survival skills and games! Enjoying nature through special outings and one overnight camping trip (9-12 only). July 17-28 $220 Ages 9-12 July 31-Aug 11 $210 Ages 9-12 Aug 14-24 $210 Ages 6-9

Junior Leadership Program YOUTH PROGRAMS

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Summer 2017 Volunteer Program for Youth l Ages 13-15

The Junior Leadership program offers opportunities to build leadership skills, volunteer in the community and gain valuable experiences. This will be accomplished through assisting our Parks and Recreation summer staff at our summer camps, playground programs and community events in addition to community volunteering opportunities and other planned activities with the J.L. Coordinator and assistants. Applications available online March 31, 2017 at townofriverview.ca/ juniorleadership or come to Riverview Parks and Recreation Office, 55 Biggs Drive. Application deadline is May 29, 2017.

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TEEN Ages 12-16

Adventure Program

Want to get out of the house this summer and see the Maritimes? This program offers individual day trips as well as our Annual Survivor Camping trip. Sign up for one trip or as many as you want! Learn how to survive in the wilderness and more. This is going to be an amazing summer! Trips are supervised with transportation from 145 Lakeside Drive to the destination.

MONDAY WEDNESDAY Statutory Holiday Mystery $25 Skeet Shooting $40 Sandspit in PEI $45 Beach Day $25 Statutory Holiday Magic Mountain $25

July 5 July 12 July 19 July 26 Aug. 2 Aug. 9 Aug. 16-18

Paintballing Zip lining Magic Mountain Miramichi Tubing Mystery Mystery Shopping Trip Survivor Camping Trip

NEW!

$60 $45 $25 $30 $25 $25 $100

TEEN ADVENTURE TEAM Join the

A different hike each Friday to an amazing place in the Fundy Biosphere Reserve! Cost: $5 Fundy Biosphere Reserve has created an Amazing Places Challenge for Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 150th celebration to encourage people to explore the region and share their adventures on social media. Throughout the challenge, a series of photo essays will be released about local characters, experiences and important historical events, linking them to the Amazing Places of the region. Join the challenge on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter #AP150Challenge #FundyBiosphere http://fbramazingplaces.ca/

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 Aug. 7 Aug. 14

UPSTAIRS - gaming equipment - resources - ping pong l air hockey l fooseball - pool table - Watch skateboarders below! DOWNSTAIRS - computer area - lounge area - fundraising canteen

RIVERVIEW YOUTH

SURFACE skate shop provides skateboarding hard goods, clothing, footwear and more.

There are numerous seasonal trips and activities, please call or email us for details.

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FOR AGES

MIXED-LEVEL CAMPS

6-16

9 a.m. - 12 noon Skaters are grouped based on relative skill level providing the optimal learning experience. Must bring your own skateboard. Signed waivers required: townofriverview.ca/en/thingstodo/resources/ Waiver.pdf Registration information on back cover

RIVERVIEW YOUTH

$85

MIXED CAMPS June 26-30 July 31-August 4 July 10-14 August 21-25 July 17-21

Summer Hours of Operation June 24 - September 3, 2017 CLOSED MONDAY and TUESDAY Age 11 and under ONLY Wednesday 1 – 5 p.m. Friday 1 – 5 p.m. Saturday 1 – 5 p.m. Sunday 1 – 5 p.m. Age 12 and Up ONLY Wednesday 5 – 9 p.m. Thursday 1 – 9 p.m. Friday 5 – 9 p.m. Saturday 5 – 9 p.m. Sunday 5 – 9 p.m. Daily Admission Fees (taxes included) Age 11 and under Age 12 and up Helmet rentals

$4 $6 $4

Membership Fees Age 11 and under Age 12 and up

$80 $125

Lazer Tag June 29 l 6:15 p.m. Riverview Community Hall

Punch Pass (20 punches) Age 11 and under $60 Age 12 and up $85 townofriverview.ca

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SUMMERTIME FITNESS

GET ACTIVE

TONE, TRIM & GRIN

Registration opened March 30 (please check availability) NEW PROGRAM STARTING SOON LEARN TO BIKE Certified hike leader, Sarah Lord will lead you on a tour of our Riverfront trail system by bicyle! Learn basic trail etiquette, hand signals and bike maintenance. A bike, helmet and bell are required. Our final bike will be a half-day excursion on Saturday, June 24 in a mystery location to be determined. May 16 – June 20 Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Fundy Chocolate River Station Parking Lot $30

Join certified fitness instructor Susan Lorette and use weights & resistance to look better, feel great, burn calories, tighten muscles and boost your energy level. We welcome any person with any fitness level. Why the Grin? Fun jokes each class and, of course, how great you’ll look! July 5 – August 30 Mondays & Wednesdays No class on Monday, August 7 6 - 7 p.m. P&R Fitness Studio, 55 Biggs Dr. $70 YOGA IN THE PARK Join certified yoga instructor, Jackie Rousselle, for a mid-day yoga session in the park. This class is perfect for any yogi, from beginner to more advanced, offering variations on poses to suit your individual level. July 4 – August 31 Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 12:15 - 1 p.m. Caseley Park $40 for one class per week $80 for two classes per week

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SUMMERTIME FITNESS AQUAYOGA Join certified yoga instructor, Jackie Rousselle, for low-impact yoga in the shallow end of the pool. Perfect for those with knee and joint issues, are pregnant or the older adult, this yoga class offers all the health benefits of a regular yoga class.

LEARN TO RUN CLINIC

AQUAFITNESS Join certified aquafitness instructor, Cynthia Schumph, offering a low to high intensity cardiovascular and muscle toning program, including a warm up, cool down and options of shallow or deep water workout and hydro circuit training. A great opportunity for those looking for a low impact workout. July 4 – August 31 Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:20 p.m. Pat Crossman Memorial Aquatic Centre $70

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Certified coach, Kendra Wentzell, welcomes anyone with an interest in improving their fitness and learning more about the sport of running in a fun and social atmosphere. This program offers a safe and gradual introduction to running. Within the running program, workouts are modified to meet everyone’s ability. Relieve stress or lose weight, and enjoy the outdoors in a social setting. A safe, informative, FUN, motivating and rewarding group! Discover the athlete within you at any age!

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July 4 – August 31 Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Pat Crossman Memorial Aquatic Centre $40

August 15 – October 17 Tuesdays 6 - 6:45 p.m. the Gazebo $50 One running clinic: Saturday, August 26 No running clinic: September 5 and 12

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RECREATIONAL SPORTS

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RIVERVIEW PICKLEBALL CLUB

ADULT COED BASKETBALL Anyone 18 years and older is welcome to drop-in and play a few pick up games of ball to have fun and keep in shape. All skill levels are welcome. Focus is on good sportsmanship and FUN! For more information, please contact Mark McAleese via email at mark@macdonaldbuickgmc.com. July 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 25 Tuesdays & Thursdays 8-10 p.m. Riverview Middle School, 45 Devere Road Drop in Fee: $3

Anyone 18 years and older is welcome to play pick-up games of pickleball in a fun and competitive atmosphere. Beginners are encouraged to learn how to play! Focus is on good sportsmanship and FUN! For more information about the fastest growing sport in North America, please contact Riverview Pickleball Club at: riverviewpickleball@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/riverviewpickleball or www.rpc2017.wordpress.com July 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 31 Beginners & intermediate players (3 courts) Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12 (noon) Coverdale Centre, 50 Runnymeade Rd. All players (6 courts) Sundays, 7-9 p.m. Riverview Middle School, 45 Devere Rd. Intermediate and advanced players (3 courts) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. Coverdale Centre, 50 Runnymeade Rd. Drop-in fee: $2 + annual $10 membership fee

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RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Interested in running with a fun group and staying motivated? Check out the Riverview Running Idiots. We love running! The group for ages 19+ meets on Tuesday evenings at the Gazebo on the Riverfront Trail for a 5-7 km run at many different paces. For more information, please contact Kendra Wentzell at wentzell@nb.sympatico.ca

GET ACTIVE

RIVERVIEW RUNNING IDIOTS

SUNFEST - PARTICIPACTION 150 PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT Men’s and Women’s Doubles/ Two Divisions/Mixed Doubles June 24, 2017 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Riverview East School Pre-register at riverviewpickleball@gmail.com, call 506-874-2469 or 506-3866900 $35 Non-Members $25 Members

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RIVER STRIDERS WALKING CLUB Join us for a walk at the Coverdale Centre’s main gym (year round) — or, in front of Jean Coutu — for a walk of the Riverfront Trail mid-April to October Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. Information: Sarah Lord 853-0843 387-2024

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Walking Club

Coverdale Centre – Main Gym 50 Runnymeade Rd, Riverview

Riverfront Trail – Meet outside PJC 438 Coverdale Rd, Riverview

Groove to the sound of old time, favorite music while walking on an even surface. Great for rainy or cold days! Available for walking year round.Drop-in anytime from 9-10 am Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Stroll outside and enjoy some fresh air with a friend – Walk at your own pace. Seasonal – weather permitting. (Mid-April to end-October) Meet at 8:45 am Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Call Sarah Lord, your Health & Wellness Coordinator, at 853-0843 for more information.

Riverview Big 15 Summer Playlist! ParticipACTION and Canada’s ultimate 150 Playlist is encouraging Canadians to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday by taking the challenge to participate in as many activities as possible during the year (Learn more at participaction.com). To help you get started, we also challenge you to the Riverview Big 15 Summer Playlist! Turn the page, and find a handy map to help you locate everything!

#3 KNUCKLE HOP Challenge a friend to a round of knuckle hop in Caseley Park. Don’t forget to hydrate at the new water bottle filling station! #4 SWIMMING The Lion Ken Gabby pool is open for public swim from 1-4:30 p.m. all summer! #35 JUMP ROPE Dig out your jump rope and head to the new and improved Bridgedale Playground. Test the unique new playground equipment after a few rounds of jump rope! #39 GEOCACHING Go to geocaching.com, create your free account and learn the basics! Then, go to Mill Creek Nature Park to find all 5 familyfriendly caches. #43 TAG Head to Hawthorne Park & play a game of tag with your friends! #44 PICKLEBALL Come inside to the air-conditioned Coverdale Centre for a round of pickleball for beginners on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m.-12 (noon). $2 drop-in fee! (Info: Page 20)

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#51 GARDENING Give that green thumb a workout at the Community Garden or David Williams Garden. (Info: Page 27) #55 HOPSCOTCH Grab the chalk, a buddy and head over to Rebecca Park for an oldfashioned game of hop scotch. #56 TENNIS The Riverview Tennis Club is offering free court fees for the first two weeks of the season. Follow them on facebook for court openings. (Info: Page 28) #75 SKATEBOARDING Rainy day? Riverview has you covered with a state-of-the-art, supervised indoor facility! #80 RUNNING Runners love the challenge of running Gunningsville Boulevard. Want to “Learn to Run”? Sign up for our clinic (Info: Page 19) #101 SWINGING (SWING SET) Look no farther than Goldsboro Park. #112 MONKEY BARS Visit Whitepine Playground and test your upper-body strength on the monkey bars.

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#2 CYCLING Bicycle along the Riverfront Trail. Need a little air in your tires? Stop by the bicycle repair station! Or sign up for our “Learn to Bike” class on page 18!

#150 HIKING Park at Winter Wonderland Park, hike past the gazebo to the trail entrance and follow the trail to the new bridge which allows access over the creek to the Dobson Trail.

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With input from expert stakeholders, the ParticipACTION 150 Play List was created from almost half a million votes cast by Canadians. Many of the activities are symbolically numberedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;can you pick them out? No explanation is required for #99 (hockey). How about #4 (swimming), acknowledging the number of medals Olympic swimmer Penny Oleksiak won in Rio last year, and #126 (basketball) representing how many years ago the sport was invented in Canada? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.

Canoeing Cycling l Knuckle Hop l Swimming l Curling Wheelchair Basketball Water Polo Skating Pilates Archery Cricket Soccer Diving Golf Aquafit 5-Pin Bowling Camping Mini Putt Walking Karate Badminton Dragon Boating Athletics Horseshoes Volleyball Stick Pull Yoga Tobogganing Snowshoeing Quidditch Kin-Ball Snowball Fight Housework Horseback Riding Jump Rope l Axe Throwing Rock Climbing Softball Geocaching l Snow Fort Building

41. Building A Sandcastle 42. Snorkelling 43. Tag l 44. Pickleball l 45. Weightlifting 46. Washing Your Car 47. Dodgeball 48. Tree Climbing 49. Flying A Kite 50. Lawn Bowling 51. Gardening l 52. Table Tennis 53. Capture The Flag 54. Ringette 55. Hopscotch l 56. Tennis l 57. Chopping Wood 58. Rowing 59. Hula Hooping 60. Gymnastics 61. Dog Sledding 62. Water Skiing/ Wakeboarding 63. Surfing 64. Shoreline/ Community Cleanup 65. Paddleboarding 66. Polar Bear Dip 67. Squash 68. Downhill Skiing 69. Building A Snowman 70. Rugby 71. Orienteering 72. Billiards 73. Boxing 74. Potato Sack Racing 75. Skateboarding l

76. Cross Country Skiing 77. Baseball 78. Dancing 79. Ultimate Frisbee 80. Running l 81. Field Hockey 82. Kayaking 83. Handball 84. Boccia 85. Floorball 86. Broomball 87. Dog Walking/ Agility 88. Sledge Hockey 89. Judo 90. One Foot High Kick 91. Goalball 92. Rollerblading 93. Doubleball 94. Lacrosse 95. Trampolining 96. Beach Volleyball 97. Cheerleading 98. Snowboarding 99. Hockey 100. Fishing 101. Swinging (Swing Set) l 102. Lawn Mowing 103. Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) 104. Hacky Sack 105. Fencing 106. Fruit Picking 107. Hide And Seek 108. Tai Chi 109. Scootering 110. Football 111. Tree Planting 112. Monkey Bars l

113. Bird Watching 114. Fitness Activities 115. Snowmobiling 116. Highland Games 117. Scavenger Hunt 118. Ladder Toss 119. Wrestling 120. Netball 121. Tug Of War 122. Pillow Fight 123. Grounders 124. Sailing 125. Triathlon 126. Basketball 127. Disc Golf 128. Croquet 129. White Water Rafting 130. Kickball 131. Marco Polo 132. Snow Shovelling 133. Taekwondo 134. Slacklining 135. Circus Arts 136. Synchronized Swimming 137. Shuffleboard 138. Folk/Cultural Dances 139. Hunting 140. Bean Bag Toss 141. Sitting Volleyball 142. Roller Derby 143. Baton Twirling 144. Snowsnake 145. Raking Leaves 146. Side Reach 147. Bocce/PĂŠtanque 148. Drumming 149. 4-Square 150. Hiking l

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The David Williams Community Garden ALONG THE RIVERFRONT TRAIL, BELOW SUPERSTORE

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great Place to Growâ&#x20AC;? Community Garden Behind the Coverdale Centre, 50 Runneymeade Road

We are very excited to begin our fourth season at the garden. We would also like to Grow our committee. If you, or someone you know, are interested in volunteering, please contact us.

We will be holding gardening workshops again this season at the Coverdale Centre. Our summer-student coordinator will get in touch with you with details regarding the topics, etc.

If you are interested in renting an inground plot, they will be available to rent for $20 (plus HST). Go online, call, or drop by our Parks and Recreation Office at 55 Biggs Drive.

For updates and information please follow us on facebook at facebook.com/ riverviewgarden or call us at 387-2024.

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This garden was created by David Williams in 2000. Stop by anytime and relax on a bench, watch for an eagle or spend some time gardening. If you stop by later this summer, you may see flowers blooming from the original garden, as well as information about how it came to life. If you wish to donate a plant to help the garden Grow, please call Paulette Tingley at 387-2032 or email ptingley@townofriverview.ca.

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New ball machine available Certified coaches & instructors Sanctioned Tennis NB tournaments 6 green clay courts (better for the body) Fun group lessons and special events for juniors Adult lessons and clinics at very reasonable prices Fresh, new programming for all members and guest

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LAWN BOWLING Join us in the friendly sport of lawn bowling, a sport suitable for people of all ages. Drop in for a free trial. Instruction and equipment will be provided. We are located at the bottom of Biggs Drive, behind the Parks & Recreation building. For further information please call David Tripp 386-3552, or Diane Trites 386-3275.

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Located behind the Parks & Recreation office at the end of Biggs Drive, Isaacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Run Dog Park offers a fully-fenced park space for dogs to run and play. Small and large dogs are separated by a chain link fence with access to water troughs during the warmer months.

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New to the community? Welcome Wagon is there to help with all the civic information you may need to familiarize yourself and your family with the local community, including: l Library l Local map l Local recreation centre l Recycling information Representatives also personally recommend local community-based businesses who offer FREE gifts and services to the relocated consumer. If you have moved to Riverview within the last 6 months please contact one of your representatives today! To refer somebody you know has moved, or to request your FREE visit at www.welcomewagon.ca or call Sheila at 387-8520.

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SUMMER READING CLUB at the Riverview Public Library Ages 2 - Grade 8 Registration: Early May Theme: Celebrate Canada

Chosen in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of Canada and offers children the opportunity to explore cultural legacy. Programs will begin the first week (July) and will include story times, puppet shows, and other activities. Information: 387-2108 or visit us at 34 Honour House Court: Tuesday from 10-8, Wednesday from 10-5, Thursday from 1-8 and Friday and Saturday from 10-5. facebook.com/riverviewpubliclibrary

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Riverview COVERDALE CENTRE The Coverdale Centre, a heritage building on the site of the former HMCS Coverdale Naval Station, dates back to 1942 and is a great place to host a wedding reception, corporate function, tradeshow or banquet. The Centre houses an extra-large hall with a stunning 40-foot arched ceiling and modern commercial kitchen facilities. With a warm and attractive interior, the Coverdale Centre is a beautiful venue with architectural character located just minutes from downtown Riverview and Moncton. Your stay with us includes a fully-staffed bar, room set-up and break down as well as general cleanup. Clients are responsible for their own decorations.

FEATURES / AMENITIES l AV Equipment l Air Conditioning l Free Parking l Kitchen

l Outside Catering is Allowed l Ramp and Stairway Entry l Wheelchair Accessible l Capacity: 400 seated

Contact Information 50 Runneymeade Road, Riverview, NB Tel: (506) 387-2037 townofriverview.ca

SUPPORT RESOURCES If you, or someone you know, needs help participating in a recreation program, please contact any one of the services listed below for advice or assistance. Region

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Bayshore

Moncton

857-9992 www.bayshore.ca

Comcare

Moncton

853-9112 www.comcarehealthnetwork.ca

Co-Aide

Moncton

389-2433 N/A

Best Buddies

Moncton

857-8899

NBACL

Fredericton

453-4400 www.nbacl.nb.ca

Special Olympics

Glen Agnew

855-6720

www.specialolympics.ca

Wheelchair Sports

Patrick Parker

389-9381

www.cwsa.ca

Disabled Ski Association Philip Brun

388-4660

www.disabledskiing.ca

Blind Sports Association Philip Brun

388-4660

www.canadianblindsports.ca

Able Sail

George Richard 533-9750

www.bestbuddies.org

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Wheels on Wheels The Town of Riverview is committed to providing all residents with access to affordable public transportation. Wheels on Wheels is a shared ride, door-to-door public transportation service subsidized by the Town of Riverview and available to residents who meet specific criteria. This service covers the same area and hours of operation as Codiac Transpo. To determine your eligibility, please arrange to pick up an application form by calling 387-2210 or visit our website at townofriverview.ca.

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ACTIVITIES 60+

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Summer activities and special event details for adults 60+ will be available on Friday, May 26, for pick up at 55 Biggs Drive and online at townofriverview.ca/onlineregistration For general questions about programs and special events, please contact the summer 60+ Coordinator at 387-2242 or seniors@townofriverview.ca.

Mark your calendars for the following mystery day adventure trips! We can’t tell you where we’re going, but we can tell you that in the past we’ve made trips to Orwell Historic Village in PEI, Tall Ships Festival in Halifax, Riverboat Tour in Miramichi, Ministers Island in St. Andrew’s and other great destinations! Thursday, July 6 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $35 per person + meals SUMMER SHORTS With just 45 minutes twice a week, join Susan Lorette and maintain or begin to work on fitness goals. Whatever fitness level you are at, you can improve muscle strength and toning, flexibility, balance, posture and even circulation by the end of the summer. We will be using hand weights, stability balls (optional), body bars, resistance bands and some classes will be on the floor for increased mobility. Come with a friend or meet new ones, have fun and get fit. July 5 – August 30 Mondays & Wednesdays 9:45-10:30 a.m. Fitness Studio, 55 Biggs Drive $50 No class on Monday, August 7

MYSTERY ADVENTURE DAY TOURS

Thursday, July 20 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $35 per person + meals Thursday, August 3 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $35 per person + meals Thursday, August 17 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $35 per person + meals

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Enjoy a hot cup of coffee, time spent with friends and meeting new people on Thursdays. This is not your typical 60+ group; we are always on the move, trying different activities, and learning something new! Activities have included line dancing, river tubing, zip lining, travel presentations, tie dying, a bonfire on the Dobson Trail, berry picking and more! Begins on June 8.

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#BECCATOLDMETO In honour of our young resident Becca Schofield, we will be gathering throughout the summer to volunteer in our community and spread random acts of kindness. We will coordinate volunteer opportunities with soup kitchens, food banks, the SPCA, Ronald McDonald Room and other organizations looking for volunteers.

LAKEVIEW

Independent Living for Seniors Located on the banks of Lake Petitcodiac, Lakeview Tower is a retirement community that is perfect for those longing for a fun-filled, community-oriented lifestyle with access to services such as meals, housekeeping, laundry, weekly wellness clinics, foot care and recreational activities.

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Computers, Facebook, iTunes, Powerpoint, Skype, GPS, Windows, WiFi, Digital Photography and more. Bridge the digital divide by receiving a one-on-one handson assistance from one of our volunteer technology ‘geniuses’. To set up an appointment with a genius, you must book in advance by calling 387-2242 or drop by the Parks and Recreation office (55 Biggs Drive). We will begin taking calls for appointments on Wednesday, June 1.

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Trail Town movement

Did you know the Dobson Trail is maintained by community volunteers? Be a part of our proud tradition of volunteerism, stewardship and conservation!

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4 fundyhikingtrails.com 4 facebook.com/fundyhiking The Dobson Trail connects Riverview to Fundy National Park via a 58 km single track footpath. We would kindly like to remind trail users to leash and pick up after your pets to ensure everyone can have an enjoyable experience on the trail!

CELEBRATE NB PARKS AND TRAILS DAY Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. The Town of Riverview, Fundy Hiking Trails Association and the Government of New Brunswick are proud to announce the final connection of the Trans Canada Trail through Riverview! Join us to officially open the two new bridge crossings, connecting the Dobson Trail to Findlay Boulevard and Winter Wonderland Park. Also, participate in the unveiling of Riverview’s very first ‘Trail Tradition’. This trail infrastructure project was made possible via NB provincial government funding.

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We are thrilled to be collaborating with communities in attracting worldwide trail users, create recreation opportunities and enhance respect for the trails in the Upper Bay of Fundy region. Become a part of the Trail Town movement: townofriverview.ca/ trailtown Keep your ear to the ground for upcoming Trail Town inspired workshops, events and programs offered by various partners throughout our region. A rising tide lifts all boats!

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As a part of the Canada 150 celebrations, New Brunswickers will be coming together via a series of short relays to hike, cycle, wheel, march, and horseback the trails across the entire province. Our community is very lucky; the Trans Canada Trail runs on the Riverfront Trail, through the Gunningsville Blvd. Multi-Use Trail, into the Winter Wonderland Park Trail where it connects to the Dobson Trail. white

We are looking for various community groups and individuals who are interested in picking up the baton in Moncton, carrying it through our community and dropping it off at the Dobson Trailhead. The baton will continue — via the trail system to Fundy National Park, St. Martins, Saint John — and, eventually Fredericton for the grand finale. For more information about this upcoming event or how to get involved, please visit facebook.com/activeriverview and check the event listings.

CANADA 150 AMAZING PLACES CHALLENGE To celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary in 2017, the Fundy Biosphere Reserve is launching a challenge designed to actively engage Canadians to celebrate nature, the environment, sports and active living. Using a social-media

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marketing strategy, Canadians of all ages, ethnicities, cultures, and languages will be encouraged to walk, hike, bike or paddle to the 50 Amazing Places found within the UNESCO-designated Fundy Biosphere Reserve. Eight of the Amazing Places are wheelchairaccessible and more than a third are suitable for young children and families. Information: fundy-biosphere.ca

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A little something for everyone! 3 on 3 Basketball Scrapbooking Art Pickleball Family Movie Teddy Bear Picnic Caseley Cup Soap Slide and more!

2017 Geocaching Challenge

The Town of Riverview has teamed up once again with Cache Up NB and has hidden five official SUNFEST geocaches to introduce you and your family to this great outdoor game! If you can find them all, we are giving away 100 limitededition geocoins. Think you have what it takes? Visit riverviewsunfest.ca Geocaching (pronounced geo-cashing) is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure-seekers equipped with GPS systems. www.geocaching.com

For more information, watch your mailbox for your Riverview SUNFEST pamphlet or visit www.riverviewsunfest.ca

Celebrations July 1, 2017

12-6 p.m. Coverdale Road

In front of Fundy Chocolate River Station Free Canada Day stuff, PARTICIPACTION 150 activities, crafts, face painting and more!

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A great day to celebrate Canada’s birthday with your family, friends and neighbours! Join our Mayor, Councillors, dignitaries, as well as town staff in celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday. Show your Canadian spirit and dress in red and white for a chance to win a prize. (Come next to the stage at 4 p.m.)

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Singer-songwriter Chris LeDrew hails from the culturally-rich Canadian city of St. John’s, Newfoundland. A protege of east coast songwriters Lennie Gallant and Ron Hynes, LeDrew has released two award-winning and critically acclaimed solo albums. In August 2016 he recorded his third solo album Art of the Confessor in Nashville with producer Joshua Grange, who currently plays steel guitar with Sheryl Crow’s band and has worked with artists such as the Dixie Chicks, Dwight Yoakam, and KD Lang. www.chrisledrew.com

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(Folk, Celtic Folk, Celtic Country) As lead vocalist, Cape Breton’s Tony Ronalds brings a unique comedic approach to storytelling. Trevor Bowering, from Kilbride Newfoundland, on rhythm guitar provides a great balance to the band as well as a deep rich vocal performance. Together they’ve been wowing audiences across Canada for 17 years. www.threefingershot.com

July 19 Ivan Daigle (Country)

Make no mistake this is country music. Ivan Daigle, Jacques Belanger, Chris Melanson and Warren Butland all hail from the Moncton area and play to the sounds of what they’ve dubbed Power Country with a dash of traditional music. They aim to please with a variety of new, traditional and original country songs everyone can sing along to. www.ivandaigle.com

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July 26 Furlong & Smith

August 16 The Paul McKenna Band

A new acoustic blues duo consists of Travis Furlong and DC Smith, both accomplished blues musicians. They earned a 2017 ECMA Showcase Artist nomination for Blues Recording of The Year and placed second at the 2016 Maritimes to Memphis Blues Challenge. An experience for everyone from traditional blues and boogie fans.

Since being awarded the title of ‘Best Up and Coming Artist of 2009’ at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards, The Paul McKenna Band have toured extensively throughout USA, Canada and Europe. With a contemporary approach to songs, but staying true to their roots, The Paul McKenna Band is both fresh and innovative. Their exciting sound is created through outstanding Vocals, driving Guitar and Bouzouki, intense fiddle playing, a warm pairing of flute and whistles and dynamic bodhrán and percussion. The New York Times described them as, “The best folk band to come out of Scotland in the last twenty years.” www.paulmckennaband.com

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ECMA award winner Erin Costelo has a voice like no other. Her songwriting style has been described “as if her songs were written by your heroes”. Opening for legends Mavis Staples and Dr. John and performed with Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble Band. Her latest self-produced album ‘Down Below, the Status Quo’ received 8 Nova Scotia Music Award nominations and won Solo Recording of the Year; four 2017 East Coast Music Awards in 2017, including Album of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. www.erincostelo.ca

August 9 Rosie and the Riveters (Folk)

Fiercely talented and sassy dames from Saskatoon, who perform uplifting folk music, with a vintage 1940s flair! These spirited femmes spin a slinky melody, roll out glinting harmonies, or hammer down a swinging beat. Their original songs feature sophisticated harmonies, body percussion, scintillating dance moves, and humour to keep your toes tapping after the show is over. www.rosieandtheriveters.com

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August 23 Eddie Chase & Graffiti 4 (Classic Rock & Roll)

Jive and bop with Atlantic Canada’s most authentic ‘50s and ‘60s rock and roll band. From Elvis to Roy Orbison hits this quintet has layered harmonies, guitar riffs and all the golden notes of days gone by. For families and baby boomers alike, they have performed for a number of municipal events and festivals, with a highlight being the ongoing main stage act for The Atlantic Grand Nationals Car Show. This classic era is recreated by recognized musicians who packed the original sock hops and continue to delight audiences today.

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August 2 Erin Costelo

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6:30 - 8 p.m. Our summer neighborhood gatherings are back! Bring your family to mix, mingle and celebrate with friends. There will a Free BBQ, crafts, PARTICIPACTION 150 Playlist challenges and a chance to win prizes. Learn more about what is going on around town and share your feedback and ideas with us. Also, watch for the Envision Riverview tent at your neighbourhood Block Party! Please note: Block Parties will be held on Tuesdays. Rain dates are held on Thursday of the same week. townofriverview.ca

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August 25 Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park & Pool 3-6 p.m.

Kids! Take your parents and join Parks & Recreation staff to celebrate the end of an awesome summer together!

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HARVEST FESTIVAL FAMILY FUN DAY October 15 l 1 p.m.

Food & activities for all ages! l The Swinging Belles l The Claire Lynch Band

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12-2 p.m.

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Family Swim

2-4 p.m.

6-8 p.m.

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1:30-3:30 p.m. 1:30-3:30 p.m.

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1:30-3:30 p.m. 6-8 p.m.

Preschool Swim

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6-8 p.m.

1:30-3:30 p.m.

12-1:15 p.m.

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THURSDAY

Family Swim 6-8 p.m.

12-1:15 p.m.

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Lane Swim

12-1:15 p.m.

7:30-9 a.m.

12-1:15 p.m.

7:30-9 a.m.

12-1:15 p.m.

8-9 p.m.

Have the Pool to Yourself! Private Pool Rental - $125 (1-20 persons) - $175 (21-100 persons) townofriverview.ca/swim for availability and booking

Lion Ken Gabbey Pool Schedule July 2 to August 27, 2017 l 387-2054 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Public Swim

1-4:30 p.m.

Family Swim

5:30-7 p.m.

Lane Swim

4:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.

11:30 a.m.1 p.m.

4:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.

11:30 a.m.1 p.m.

4:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.

Have the Pool to Yourself! Private Pool Rental - $80 (1-20 persons) - $95 (21-100 persons) townofriverview.ca/swim for availability and booking

SATURDAY

Summer Aquatic Fees

July 2 to September 1, 2017 l 387-2040

DROP-IN FEE

PUNCH PASSES (10)

Child/Student

$25

Adult

$30

Family

$10

$80

Senior

$17

Swim For Life swimming lessons 2-week morning session 9 classes Monday-Friday, Tuesday-Friday 9 classes Tuesdays

1 evening per week

9 classes Thursdays

1 morning per week

7 classes Saturdays

Coverdale Centre

Spl sh Pad 50 Runneymeade Road l 12 noon to 8 p.m. Opening June 26, 2017!

A great place to cool down and have fun this summer!

townofriverview.ca

387-2024

AQUATIC SCHEDULE

1 evening per week

HAVE YOU REGSTERED YOUR CHILD YET FOR SUMMER CAMPS IN RIVERVIEW? Spaces are filling up fast! townofriverview.ca/onlineregistration or call 387-2024 for availability

Chili Cook Off

Annual amateur

in support of Riverview P.R.O. Kids October 15 l 1-3:30 p.m. Caseley Park (during Family Fun Day)

Think you make the best chili? Get an application, register your entry by October 6 at 4:30 p.m. and bring your chili on October 16. For those of you who would prefer to taste test, bring your taste buds and $5 (for Riverview P.R.O Kids) for the chance to sample the entries. Then vote for the BEST CHILI in Town.

DETAILS: Ashley at 387-2028 or aarrowsmith@townofriverview.ca townofriverview.ca/harvestfestival