December 12, 2012

Jan 1 - Mar 31

WINTER 2013 WATCH FOR

Upcoming

SPECIAL EVENTS What’s new in PLAYSCHOOL? winter recreation!

CURLING BOWLING SKATING

Plus MORE!

ROLLER DERBY! Keeping recreation fresh and fun!

Family Events Volleyball

Playschool

Soccer

Hip Hop

Stained Glass

Skating

Bowling

Training Courses

Dance

Pickleball

Roller Derby Yoga

Curling

Foreign Languages

Child Development and so much more....

Zumba

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Transit Information Transit tickets and passes are for sale at the Arena Office and Transit tickets are for sale at the Youbou office. Transit Rider’s Guides are available at these locations. Please contact 250746-9899 for transit information, or visit the BC Transit website at www.bctransit.com

CVRD Dog Licenses $35 Sold at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena for electoral areas (F) and (I). Youbou Hall (I) only.

Earlybird to the end of January is $25.

Program Inquiries

For more information about our existing programs, or to inquire about starting a new program.

Email: jcummings@cvrd. bc.ca

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Facility Information

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Online program registration.

Cowichan Lake Sports Arena Office 311 South Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan Phone: 250-749-6742 Fax: 250-749-6341 E-mail: clradmin@cvrd.bc.ca

Youbou Hall Office 8550 Hemlock St, Youbou Phone: 250-745-3712 Fax: 250-745-3716 E-mail: youbou@cvrd.bc.ca Youbou Lanes Phone: 250-745-3431

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Other Important Numbers Area F Director: 250-749-0134 Area I Director: 250-749-3120 Town of Lake Cowichan: 250-749-6681 CVRD Recycling: 250-746-2540 Transit: 250-746-9899 CVRD: 250-746-2500 ESS: 250-746-2560

To Register For Programs Drop by or call either office location

Ice Rentals To inquire or book ice time contact the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena office.

Facility Rentals To inquire or book a facility contact administration staff at the arena office or email clradmin@cvrd.bc.ca

Program Registration & Ice / Hall Rentals 250-749-6742 or 250 -745-3712

Bowling Alley 250-745-3431

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OUR FACILITIES • • • • • • • • •

HONEYMOON BAY HALL

MESACHIE LAKE HALL

CENTENNIAL HALL

10022 Park Dr, Honeymoon Bay

9315 South Shore Rd, Mesachie Lake

309 South Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan

Gymnasium with Stage Dining Room Commercial Kitchen Portable Sound System 4000 Sq. Ft. Capacity Park Setting Adjacent Ball Field Close to Beaches for Swimming Ideal for Sport Team Retreats, Reunions and Family Events

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YOUBOU HALL

Dining room Commercial Kitchen Gymnasium Stage 4000 Sq. Ft. Footprint Park Setting Adjacent Ball Field Close to Beaches for Swimming Ideal for Sport Team Retreats, Reunions and Family Events

YOUBOU LANES BOWLING ALLEY

8550 Hemlock St, Youbou

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Upper Hall Capacity 250 Full Stage Professional Grade Sound System Lower Hall Capacity 150 Commercial Kitchen Excellent Venue for Theatre Productions, Dances, Weddings, Public Forums, Meetings and Other Public Events

COWICHAN LAKE SPORTS ARENA

8550 Hemlock St,Youbou • • • • • • • • •

Commercial Kitchen 3800 Sq. Ft. Gym Portable Sound System Stage Upper Hall Capacity 210 Gymnasium Capacity 350 Catering and Bar Services Play School Room Excellent Venue for Sporting Events, Private Functions and Public Gatherings

COWICHAN ROCKS CURING RINK/ LOUNGE 311 South Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan • • • • • • • •

4 Sheets of Curling Ice/Cement Slab 3 Tier Viewing Licensed Facility Seats 125 People + Sundeck Catering & Bar Services Renovated Curling Lounge, with big screen HD TV Awesome Views of the Lake Host of the VI Regional Juvenile Championships, Senior Women’s Provincial Championships, Juvenile Provincial Championships & Island Master Playdowns

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Historic 1951 Facility Concession 5 or 10 Pin Bowling Cosmic Bowling Sanctioned for 10 Pin Lanes Hand Set & Dressed Beautifully Maintained 4 Lanes Licensed Facility Great Place for Small Meetings, Family/Staff Parties & More!

CATERING/ FOOD & BEVERAGE 311 South Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan

Book your event with CLR Catering and enjoy a worry free dining experience.

We are committed to providing the finest quality food, service, and event possible. Catering menus are custom created for you with your special event in mind. We offer breakfast, lunch, dinner and appetizers. Let our professional catering staff help you achieve your ultimate food and beverage goal.

Program Registration & Ice / Hall Rentals 250-749-6742 or 250-745-3712

311 South Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan • • • • • • • • • •

NHL Sized Ice Surface, with warm viewing area, 75 seats 8 Dressing Rooms Seating for 800 Propane Heaters Meeting Room Multi-Purpose Room Playschool Room Playschool Extension Room Concession & Catering Services Hosted BC Provincial Ice Hockey Championships, Short Track Speed Skating for BC Winter Games, Hockey Officiating Schools, Regional Figure Skating Championships and High Performance Hockey Evaluation Camps

Come and visit us at Cowichan Lake Recreation

Bowling Alley 250-745-3431

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BIRTHDAY PARTIES Cowichan Lake Recreation Birthday Party Options‌‌..

Bowling Curling Halls Floor

Roller Skating Ice Skating Arena Dry

We can provide a party coordinator or you can rent a space or the ice by the hour and do your own thing! Some party options include hot dog, drink, fries or chips. We can decorate, set-up and clean-up for your event.

List of hall rentals include: Youbou Hall Youbou Lanes Mesachie Lake Hall Lake Cowichan Sports Arena New Multi-Purpose Room Cowichan Rocks Curling Lounge Honeymoon Bay Hall Centennial Hall

BOWLING PARTIES Party Option 3 2 lanes for 1 hour of bowling and 1 hour of cake time. We supply bowling shoes, hotdog, juice, and chips for each child.

Extra food sold at regular concession prices.We set up, clean up, and decorate. You bring the cake and goodie bags. Insurance is not required. Bowling Alley Coordinator will be on site & have care and control of the facility. Pinsetters will be provided.

Cost: $110, 10 people (+$12.00/ additional person)

Party Option 4 4 lanes for 1 hour of bowling and 1 hour of cake time. We supply bowling shoes, hotdog, juice, and chips for each child.

We set up, clean up, and decorate. You bring the cake and goodies bags. Extra food sold at regular concession prices.

We set up, clean up, and decorate.

You bring the cake and goodie bags.

Insurance is not required. Bowling Alley Coordinator will be on site & have care and control of the facility. Pinsetters will be provided.

Cost: $140, 11-20 people (+$12 / additional person)

ICE & ROLLER SKATING PARTIES Ice skating available August - May Roller skating available May-August

HALL PARTIES

Party Option 5

Party Option 1 Rent a space by the hour and do your own thing. You set up and clean up.

Third party liability insurance and a damage deposit will be required. Supervision is responsibility of parent.

Cost: $16 / hr

Rent the ice by the hour and do your own thing. Insurance Required. Supervision is responsibility ofparent. Clean-up is renter responsibility. Curling Lounge or Warm Room available to you for 1 hour at n/c, if not being used by other party.

Cost: Youth $76/hr or Adult $144/hr

Party Option 6 Party Option 2 Rent a space for 2 hours with a party coordinator to organize games. Game time will be about an hour leaving 1 hour for cake and presents. We will provide decorations...you bring the food, cake, and goodie bags. We set up and clean up. Insurance is required.

Cost: $110, 10 people (+$5.00 / additional person)

Rent the ice by the hour. We will provide a supervisor so insurance is not required.

Clean-up is renters responsibility. Curling Lounge or Warm Room available to you for 1 hour at n/c, if not being used by other party.

Cost: Youth $103/hr or Adult $171/hr

Party Option 7 Rent the ice by the hour and we will provide a party coordinator to organize onice games and supervise. You bring food, cake, and goodie bags. We will set up, decorate, and clean up, includes 1 hour in warm room or curling lounge. Insurance is not required.

Cost: Youth $130/hr or Adult $198/hr

Party Option 8 2.5 hrs includes 1.5hrs of floor hockey, indoor soccer, or roller skating and appropriate sports equipment. We supply a party coordinator to setup, decorate, and clean up. A hot dog, juice, and fries for each person will be served in the warm room/curling lounge. Insurance required. Supervision of all children is responsibility of parent.

Cost: $20.00 per person.

Minimum 5 people

Party Option 9 3.5 hours includes public skate, skate rental, hot dog, juice, and fries for each person. Use ofcurling lounge/meeting room will be provided. You set up, decorate and clean up. Insurance required.

Supervision is responsibility of parent.

Cost: $15.00 per person.

Minimum 5 people

CURLING PARTIES Available Only September - March

Party Option 10 1hr of Curling at Cowichan Rocks!

Rent the ice, an instructor will be hired to facilitate, and you have the use of the curling lounge for 1 hour . You set up, clean up and provide your own food.

Insurance required. Supervision is responsibility of parent.

Cost: $65, Up to 10 people $95, 11-20 people

ICE & LOUNGE PARTIES Available Only August-April

Party Option 11 Rent the ice by the hour and do your own thing. Third party liability insurance is required. (includes Curling Lounge or Warm Room at n/c if available) Cost: Youth $74 / hr Adult $140 / hr

FOR MORE INFORMATION available at Cowichan OR TO BOOK A PARTY CALL Rocks Curling Lounge 250-745-3712 or 250-749-6742 OR Youbou Lanes.

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Program Registration & Ice / Hall Rentals 250-749-6742 or 250-745-3712

Bowling Alley 250-745-3431

CLR SERVICES Cowichan Lake Recreation Registration Cowichan Lake Recreation offers three easy methods for program registration: in person; by telephone or by email. Space is filled on a first come/first serve basis.

Payment is required at the time of registration so please “Pay before you Play”.

Please note: All programs are subject to price, time and location changes.

Every effort will be made to notify you of any changes.All programs and admission fees include applicable taxes. Non-Sufficient Funds: An administration fee of $5 will be charged on all NSF payments.

In Person Stop by the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena or the Youbou Hall during office hours and our friendly staff will be happy to process your request. Payment by cash, debit card, VISA, and MasterCard and cheques are accepted. (Note: cheques will not be accepted for certification programs if there is not sufficient time for the cheque to clear the bank).

Telephone Phone 250-749-6742 during operating hours or by email clradmin@cvrd.bc.ca and use your VISA or MasterCard.

Statutory Holiday Policy Programs are not scheduled for Stat Holidays. Every effort will be made to schedule around such occurrences.

Registration Policies and Guidelines Uh-oh, we had to cancel: Regrettably, if a minimum number of registrants are not met, we may have to cancel or combine classes due to insufficient registration. These decisions are made prior to the course start date. Please register early to avoid disappointment. A 100% refund is granted when we cancel a program. When a class has been cancelled due to instructor illness or weather conditions, a class will be added on at the end of the session. If this is not possible, a credit will be placed on your account in the amount of the class missed.

Sorry, the course is full: If a program is full please ask staff to put your name on our waitlist, staff review these lists continually and we will do our best to accommodate those waitlisted.

Customer Satisfaction: We care about your experience in our programs. Please contact our Programmer directly to discuss any questions, comments or concerns that you have with our recreation programs.

Extended Illness / Injury: In cases of extended illness or injury, a prorated refund or credit may be granted upon provision of a medical note.

Missed Classes: Classes missed due to sickness, vacation, or other reasons will not be refunded or credited.

Oops, changed your plans?

A credit in the form of a gift card or a refund will be issued if we receive withdrawal notification 1 week prior to the course start date. If less than 1 week’s notice is given, no refund or credit will be issued. In the case of week-long camps we require notification 2 weeks in advance of program start date. There may be other exceptions to these guidelines. In some cases, these exceptions will be noted in the individual course description.

Organizations Bridge ……………………….

Chamber of Commerce Community Internet & e-mail Access …………..

Community Services ……..

Cowichan Lady of the Lake Society………..

Cowichan Lake District Seniors Assoc ……..

Cowichan Lake District Skating Club ……...

Visitor’s Centre ……………

Cowichan Valley Minor Lacrosse Assoc ……

Fibromyalgia Self Help Group …………...

Girl Guides & Brownies …..

Great Lake Walk Soc …….

Healthy Beginnings ……….

Honeymoon Bay Community Society ………

Hospital Auxiliary ………….

Health Unit …………………

Kaatza Art Group ………...

Kaatza Lakeside Players Society …………….

Kinsmen Club L.C …………

Lake Bloomers .…………….

Lake Cowichan & Dist. Minor Hockey ………..

Lake Days …………………..

Library ……………………….

Cowichan Lake Lions …….

Lake Cowichan District Minor Baseball Assoc .……

C.L Area Quilters ………….

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #210 ……...

Cowichan Rugby Club for Sr. Men & Women …….

Cowichan Rugby Club for Jr.’s ………………..

Beta Sigma Phi …………….

Youbou OAPA Br#115…….

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Refund Fee: All program refund requests are subject to a $5 administration fee, unless otherwise noted in the individual course description.

Non-Sufficient Funds: An administration fee of $5 will be charged on all N.S.F. payments.

All program and admission fees include all applicable taxes.

Keeping recreation fresh and fun!

Program Registration & Ice / Hall Rentals 250-749-6742 or 250-745-3712

www.cvrd.bc.ca

Bowling Alley 250-745-3431

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ARENA Rink Rates

Day Time Skating

Ice Skating Kids $2.25 / Teens $3 Adults $3.75 or Family $9 Daytime Skate $1.25 Kids (12 & Under) $2.50 Adults Skate Rental $2.50 / Pair

Everyone Welcome! Come out and enjoy the rink, lots of space to work on your technique or just enjoy skating.

Day of Week: Mon-Fri Date of Program: Jan 7 - Mar 29 Time: 11:00 am-12:50 pm (no skate on Dec 25, 26 or Jan 1)

Cost: Daytime Rates Apply Place: CLSA

Coffee & Cookie Skate Fridays

Helmets are recommended but NOT SUPPLIED.

Holiday Skates Daytime Skate Dec 27, 28, 29, 30 Jan 2, 3, 4 11:00 am - 12:50 pm

Looking for fun winter recreation and great family time? Come join us at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena! There’s something for everyone!

Mon Fri

Feb 11 2:15 - 3:20pm Feb 22 2:15 - 3:20pm

Day of Week: Friday Date of Program: Jan 11 - Mar 29 Time: 11:00 am-12:50 pm Cost: Daytime Rates Apply Place: CLSA

Mon

2:15 - 3:20pm

FREE Public Skate

Monday - Friday Mar 18-Mar 22 Mar 25-Mar 29

1:00 - 2:05pm 1:00 - 2:05pm

Mon

1:00 - 2:05pm

Everyone Welcome! Helmets are recommended but not supplied.

Day of Week: Monday Date of Program: Jan 7 - Mar 25 Time: 3:30-4:50 pm Place: CLSA Cost: FREE (skate rentals extra)

Parent & Tot Skate

Day of Week: Mon/Wed/Fri Date of Program: Jan 7 - Mar 29 Time: 11:00 am-12:50 pm Cost: Daytime Rates Apply Place: CLSA

Friday Night Skate Dec 28 & Jan 4 6:30 - 7:50 pm

11-15 Yrs (full gear)

2:15 - 3:20pm 2:15 - 3:20pm

Toys, music and games make the learning fun! Bring your little one onto the ice to play with our toys and learn to skate with you.

Afternoon Skate Dec 29, 30 3:30 - 5:00 pm

$5.25/goalies FREE

Monday - Friday Mar 18-Mar 22 Mar 25-Mar 29

Come out and enjoy the rink. Coffee and cookies will be served in the warm room.

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SCHOOL’S OUT DROP IN HOCKEY

Friday Night Skate Everyone Welcome!

Day of Week: Monday Date of Program: Sep 2-Dec 16 Time: 6:30-7:50 pm Cost: Daytime Rates Apply Place: CLSA Note: Winter Wonderland Carnival is on Friday December 23 from 6:00-8:00 pm.

Apr 1

6 - 10 Yrs (full gear) Mon Fri

Feb 11 1:00 - 2:05pm Feb 22 1:00 - 2:05pm

Apr 1

HOLIDAY DROP IN HOCKEY 11-15 Yrs (full gear) Dec 27, 28, 29, 30 2:00 - 3:20 pm Jan 2, 3, 4 2:00 - 3:20 pm

6 - 10 Yrs (full gear) Dec 27, 28, 29, 30 1:00 - 1:50 pm Jan 2, 3, 4 1:00 - 1:50 pm

16+ (full gear) Dec 27, 30 7:00 - 8:20 pm Jan 3 7:00 - 8:20 pm

Fun! Fun! Fun! Young Adult (co-ed) Winter Wonderland Drop In Hockey Carnival 16+ Yrs Full Gear Required Day of Week: Tues/ Thurs Dec 23 Date of Program: Jan 8 - Mar 28 6:00 pm - 8:00pm Time: 9:00-10:20 pm Cost: $5.25 (Goalies play FREE!) Look on the Special Events page for details! Place: CLSA Page 8

Program Registration & Ice / Hall Rentals 250-749-6742 or 250-745-3712

Bowling Alley 250-745-3431

CURLING Monday Night Two vs Two Mixed Curling League

Stick Curling and Lunch nc ch League

Adults #4949

Adults #5682 6 weeks of curling for only $67.50 7 50 (in(in includes curling and lunch) The Cowichan Lake area has a lot of ex curlers who, because of bad backs and knees have given up the sport they love. This program is for you! Come out and try curling with the stick - fun, accurate and rejuvenating! No driving after dark, socialize over lunch and stay active! Must pre-register

by Feb 3rd.

Date of Program: Jan 7 - Mar 4 Time: 7:00 pm Cost: $85 Place: CLSA Cowichan Rocks Contact: Thor at 250-749-6102

Tuesday Night Mixed Curling League Adults #4950

Day of Week: Tuesday Date of Program: Jan 8 - Mar 5 Time: 7:00 pm Cost: $200 (discount if 2nd league) Place: CLSA Cowichan Rocks Contact: Linda 250-749-6742

Day of Week: Tuesday Date of Program: Feb 5 - Mar 12 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: $67.50 Place: CLSA Cowichan Rocks

Junior Curling

Wednesday Open Adults #4951

Day of the Week: Wednesday Dates: Jan 9 - Mar 6 Time: 7:00 pm Cost: $200 (discount if 2nd league) Place: CLSA Cowichan Rocks Contact: Thor 250-749-6102

5+#5683 An introductory session to the fundamentals of curling. Students will learn basic delivery techniques, sweeping, strategy and the rules of the game.

Clean indoor shoes with good traction required. Facility provides use of all other equipment. Pre-register by Feb 13.

Day of Week: Friday Date of Program: Feb 15 - Mar 15 (none Mar 1) Time: 3:45-5:00 pm Cost: $30 Place: CLSA Cowichan Rocks

Cowichan Lake Recreation and Cowichan Rocks Curling Club ARE PROUD TO BE HOSTING

2013

BC MASTERS CURLING championships Feb 28 - Mar 3 Program Registration & Ice / Hall Rentals 250-749-6742 or 250-745-3712

2013

Annual Men’s Bonspiel January 17 - 20 $220/Team

Get in on the action! Curling, prizes, and a Saturday night buffet dinner with entertainment!

Register today!

1 Day Ladies Charity Curling & Games Event Saturday, February 2 Enter as an individual. All ladies welcome. For details, call Tricia 250-749-4140

Tons of fun!

Curling/Bowling Spiel Adults #4938 Saturday, March 9 $65/person Three games of bowling at the historic Youbou Lanes followed by lunch, an afternoon of curling at Cowichan Rocks and dinner.

Fee includes transportation to & from Youbou Lanes & Curling Rink, prizes, use of bowling shoes and curling equpment, lunch and dinner! Wow! What a great deal! Deadline to register is Friday, March 1. To register call Linda at 250-749-6742. No experience necessary.

Bowling Alley 250-745-3431

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Program Registration & Ice / Hall Rentals 250-749-6742 or 250-745-3712

Bowling Alley 250-745-3431

BOWLING Youbou Lanes Bowling Alley Birthday parties could not be easier than at Youbou Lanes. Bring your cake and goodie bags, we will decorate, cook, and clean-up.

Call today to book your party!

Rent 1 - 4 lanes for a party!

Call today!

Mens 10 Pin League Adults #5620 New bowlers are welcome. Come and experience the thrill of the game with the guys in our licensed facility.

Day of Week: Tuesday Dates: Jan 8 - Mar 26 Time: 7:00 pm Cost: $108 or $9/week

Tuesday Mixed 5 Pin Adults #5622 Guaranteed Mixed 5 Pin. Come alone or bring your friends. You are sure to have a great time! No experience necessary.

Licensed facility.

Day of Week: Tuesday Dates: Jan 8 - Mar 26 Time: 2:30 pm Cost: $108 or $9/week

Ladies Sanctioned 10 Pin Adults #5578 Calling all ladies! No experience necessary. A great time is expected & delivered. Get excercise and meet new people! Licensed facility.

Day of Week: Thursday Dates: Jan 10 - Apr 14 (First Half) JTime: 6:45 pm Cost: $9/Week

Drop-In Adult Saturday Day of Week: Saturday Dates: Jan 5 - Mar 30 Time: 7:00-10:30 pm Cost: $3.75/game

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Toonie Adult Nights

Day of Week: Saturday Dates: Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16 Time: 7:30-10:30 pm Cost: $2/game

Kids & Parents Bowling League Families #5614 Kids and parents team up for bowling family fun with prizes at the end of the season.

Day of Week: Saturday Dates: Jan 12 - Mar 16 Time: 11:00 - 1:00pm Cost: $120 or $12/week

Youth 10 Pin 13- 18 Yrs #5582 Meet new friends and have fun learning 10 pin bowling and scorekeeping!

Holiday Bowling

Family Bowl

Thur, Dec 27 3:00pm - 5:30 pm Fri, Dec 28 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Thur, Jan 3 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Adult Drop In Sat, Dec 29

7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Holiday Rates Kids $2.50/game Adults $3.75/game Shoe rental $1

Friday Family Bowling Jan 11 - Mar 22 (none Mar 29) 6:30-9:00 pm Adults $3.75, Children $2.50

$1 Family Nights Jan 4th, Feb 1st, & Mar 1st 6:30-9:00 pm $1/Game

NO SCHOOL DAYS

Day of Week: Wednesday Dates: Jan 23 - Mar 13 Time: 3:30 - 5:30 pm Cost: $56 or $7/week

DROP IN Feb 11 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sunday Mixed 10 Pin League

KARAOKE, BOWLING & treats Feb 22 $7 each.

Must pre-register by Feb 20

Adults #5619 Guaranteed Mixed 10 Pin. Come alone or bring your friends. You are sure to have a great time! No experience necessary.

Licensed facility.

Day of Week: Sunday Dates: Jan 6 - Mar 24 (none Feb 3)

Time: 7:00 pm Cost: $99 or $9/Week

Program Registration & Ice / Hall Rentals 250-749-6742 or 250-745-3712

All shoe rentals are an extra $1/wk & locker fees $10/year

Register today!

250-745-3451 Bowling Alley 250-745-3431

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RECREATIONAL Spring Break Sports Day Camp (Youth) 6 - 11 yrs #5421 Let us entertain your children. This 2 week program will keep them busy and engaged for spring Break. Daily activities will include indoor sports, and games, Drop-In Hockey, it will be activities and fun with a short reading/quiet time break daily.

Day of Week: Mon - Fri Date of Program: Mar 18-Mar 28 Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Cost: Days: $26, Weekly: $120, Both Weeks: $220 Place: CLSA Curling Lounge

Jr Roller Derby Youth #5364 Come out and try this growing sport revived from the 70’s! This session will be geared towards development. Cardio, strengthening, comradery, and fun all included. All participants must wear a CSA approved helmet, elbow and knee pads, wrist and mouth guards.

Facilitator: Lana Bowery Day of Week: Tuesday Date of Program: Jan 8 - Mar 26 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm Cost: $40 (12 wks) (skate rentals $2.50 per day) Place: Youbou Hall

Kidz In The Kitchen

Indoor Soccer

9 - 13 Yrs (Youth) #5417 Kids will learn the art of cooking from scratch, with healthy, wholesome ingredients. Your kids will be taught; kitchen safety, basic nutrition, Food Safe principles and the challenges of preparing home cooked meals. During the classes, the kids will be taught, Intro to Baking, Homemade Soups, Brunch from Scratch, Pastas and Sauces, and the last class will be Kidz Choice! Great after school activity.

6 - 10 Yrs (Children) #5393 Learn the fundamentals of ball handling, passing, shooting and other soccer skills.

Drills will be reinforced with game play.

Soccer shin pads are mandatory.

Instructor: Jodi Hieta Day of Week: Tuesday Date of Program: Jan 22 - Feb 19 Time: 3:30 - 5:30 pm Cost: $65 Place: Lower Centennial Hall

Instructor: Rob McFarlane Day of Week: Wednesday Date of Program: Jan 9 - Mar 13 Time: 7:00-8:00 pm Cost: $55 (10 wks) Place: LCSS Gym

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Ballet & Jazz (Kids) 4-7Yrs #5266 An introduction to dance fundamentals in a fun and imaginative way. Please wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes.

(Leotards & tutus are welcome).

Instructor: Bonnie Nicholas Day of Week: Tuesday Date of Program: Jan 8 - Mar 5 Time: 4:00 - 4:45 pm Cost: $60 Place: CLSA Multipurpose Room

After School Club 5-12 Yrs (Co-Ed) #5279 Crafts, Games, Gym, Snacks! Enjoy a fun day after school with friends. Drop-in available or save by signing up for the whole program.

Facilitator: Vicki Ordano Day of Week: Thursday Date of Program: Jan 10 - Mar 14 Time: 2:30-4:30 pm (will meet kids at ABG school) Cost: $40 (10 wks) or $4.25/visit Place: Youbou Hall

Jazz/Hip Hop (Youth) 8-11Yrs #5267 A continuation of dance fundamentals in a fun and imaginative way, focusing on Jazz and Hip Hop Styles. Please wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes.

(Leotards & tutus are welcome).

Instructor: Bonnie Nicholas Day of Week: Tuesday Date of Program: Jan 8 - Mar 5 Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm Cost: $75 Place: CLSA Multipurpose Room

Youbou Hall Drop-In Gym All Ages.

Feel like coming in and playing basketball, badminton & more.

Please check Youbou Hall for hours of operation and call for conďŹ rmation.

Day of Week: Varies Mon-Fri Time: Flexible, call us!

Cost: $2/Drop-In Place: Youbou Hall Program Registration & Ice / Hall Rentals 250-749-6742 or 250-745-3712

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RECREATIONAL Zumba 16+ & Aduls #5328 The Zumba program is an “exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness party”. The program blends popular international music, created by Grammy award-winning producers, and contagious steps to form a “fitness-party” that is downright addictive. When participants see a Zumba class in action, they can’t wait to give it a try.

Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high energy Latin and international beats. Before participants know it, they’re getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! There’s no other fitness class like Zumba Fitness-Party. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating, often building a deep-rooted community among returning students.

Instructor: Roslyn Pringle Day of Week: Wednesday Date of Program: Jan 2 - Mar 6 Time: 6:15-7:15 pm Cost: $90 (register for two or more classes and receive a 25% discount, $67.50) Punch card $13 per visit (CLSA Multipurpose Rm) Place: CLSA Multi-Purpose Room

Zumba Combo 13+ & Adults #5329 The Zumba program is an “exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness party”. The program blends popular international music, created by Grammy awardwinning producers, and contagious steps to form a “fitness-party” that is downright addictive. Zumba Combo will consist of 30 minutes of breakdown of Zumba moves, 30 minutes of Zumba of regular Zumba and 30 minutes of Zumba toning with toning sticks. Kick the results into high gear!!

Please note the length of this class – 1.5 hours

nstructor: Roslyn Pringle Day of Week: Monday Date of Program: Jan 7 - Feb 11 Time: 6:15-7:45 pm Cost: $70 (5 wks) Register for two or more and receive 25% discount, $52.50. Punch card $13 per visit.

Place: CLSA Multi-Purpose Room

FREE Latin Dance Demo Adults #5330 Come join us for a FREE Intro to Latin Dance Class. Please pre-register for this free class.

Instructor: Roslyn Pringle Day of Week: Wednesday Date of Program: Feb 6 Time: 7:30 - 8:30pm Cost: FREE Place: CLSA Multipurpose Room

Latin Dance Adults #5331 Come join us for Latin Dance Class. You will be introduced to a variety of Latin steps including Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Rueda (Cuban salsa moved danced in a circle) Cumbia, and Cha Cha Cha. Dance Steps can be taught as a couple or individual. Learn to dance with Latin Flavour!

Instructor:Roslyn Pringle Day of Week: Wednesday Date of Program: Feb 13 - Mar 13 Time: 7:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $82 (5 wks) Register for two or more classes and receive a 25% discount, $62 Place: CLSA Multi-Purpose Room

Pickle Ball Adults This exciting low impact game is a combination of ping-pong, tennis and badminton. It is played on a badminton sized court using a designated racquet and an oversize ball. No experience necessary.

Fun guaranteed. Everyone‘s welcome.

Two locations to choose from.

Honeymoon Bay Hall Tues, #5380 Jan 8 – Mar 26 Thu, #5384 Jan 3 – Mar 28 Fri, # 5385 Jan 4 – Mar 29 Youbou Hall: Mon, #5382 Thu, 5383

Jan 7 – Mar 25 Jan 4 – Mar 28

Times: 9:30 – 11:30 am Cost: 1 day/week - $10, 2 days/ week - $15, 3 days/week - $20 Drop In $2

ZUMBA 2 days/week

SAVE 25% on your 2nd registration fee

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RECREATIONAL Gentle Yoga Mondays 13+ Yrs (Co-ed) #5357 A combination of movement, regeneration and breath. Ideal for getting your day started with a healthy body and mind. Having fun is as important as getting a workout in this class. All ages are welcome but this class is targeted for middle age bodies that are striving to stay active.

Instructor: Ross Johnston Day of Week: Monday Date of Program: Jan 7 – Mar 25 (no class Feb 11) Time: 10:00-11:30 am Cost: $128 (11 wks) $13 dropIn available with purchase of a punch card. Register for 2 classes and save 25%, $105.

Place: Upper Centennial Hall

Yin Yoga Friday 13+ Yrs (Co-ed) #5358 Poses will flow from one to the next in conjunction with the breath, creating heat within the body, allowing a deeper stretch, cardiovascular conditioning, strength building and detoxification, as well as relaxation and balance.

Instructor: Ross Johnston Day of Week: Fridays Date of Program: Jan 4 - Mar 22 Time: 10:00-11:30 am Cost: $140 (12 wks) $13 dropIn available with purchase of a punch card. Register for 2 classes and save 25%, $96.

Place: Upper Centennial Hall

REGISTER FOR MULTIPLE YOGA COURSES & SAVE MONEY!

Women’s Roller Derby Team Women #5366 Come out and try this growing sport revived from the 70’s! Cardio, strengthening, comradery, and fun all included. All participants must wear a CSA approved helmet, elbow and knee pads, wrist and mouth guards.

Instructor: Lana Bowery Day of Week: Friday Date of Program: Jan 4 - Mar 22 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm Cost: $40 (12 wks) Roller skates rentals $2.50 per day Place: Youbou Hall

Co-Ed Volley Ball Adults (16+ Yrs) #5416 This adult co-ed program welcomes people 16+ years of age to come out for a fun game of volleyball once a week.

Practice your skills, stay active, meet new people and most of all, have fun!

The “Cowichan Lake Retreads” Hiking Club invite all people interested in fitness, fun and enjoying the incredible outdoor beauty all around us.

There are fitness levels from easy walks to strenuous hikes.

Hiking club Yearly Membership: $15.00/per year #3005 (Valid until July 1st, 2012 - June 30, 2013)

Wednesdays & Some Sundays Time: 9:30 am Meet at Saywell Park, 125 South Shore Road For More Information Call 250.749.6742 Pick up a schedule from the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena or the tourist info centre.

Facilitator: Amanda Sawatzky Day of Week: Thursday Date of Program: Jan 10 - Mar 14 Time: 6:45 - 8:15 pm Cost: $20 (10 wks) or $2 per drop-In available with purchase of a punch card Place: LCSS Gym

No School Activity 5-12 Yrs #5630

Have a pancake breakfast, then make a craft, enjoy time with friends. Play basketball or floor hockey.

Day of the Week: Friday Date of Event: February 22 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: $7 Place: Youbou Hall

Basic Soap Making 6 - 60 Yrs #5645 Come join us in this enjoyable and informative custom soap making course.

Learn the sdditives for fragrances and soft skin.

Instructor: Elaine Scheffer Day of the Week: Thursday Date of Course: Feb 28 Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm Cost: $36 Location: Honeymoon Bay Hall

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EDUCATIONAL PLAYSCHOOL

Stained Glass Beginner’s Course 16+ #5332 Students will be taught all aspects of the Art of Stained Glass construction; utilizing the “Tiffany” copper foil technique.

Choose from a selection of patterns creating a small window panel for yourself (approx. 11” X 16”) based on a beginner’s skill level. All tools will be supplied.

Instructor: Donna Doherty Stained Glass Designs Day of Week: Tuesday Date of Course: Feb 12 - Mar 5 Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm Cost: $118 (4 wks) (Note: $33 supply fees must be paid to instructor at the first class to cover the cost of glass & supplies.)

Location: Honeymoon Bay Hall For all stained glass classes, please bring; Eye Protection, scissors, pointed tipped black marker, old toothbrush, cloth rag, and a paint brush or wisk broom to sweep away glass shards.

Instructor: Tracey Johnson 12/13 Session 2 Dec 3-14, Jan 7 –Mar 8 Mon #4577 Tue #4578 All costs are referred to Wed #4579 per session, each lasting Thu #4580 12 weeks, 3 Sessions per Fri #4581 school year (September-June)

12/13 Session 3 Mar 11- 15, Apr 2 - Jun 14 Mon #4971 Tue #4972 Wed #4973 Thu #4974 Fri #4975

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This community-run program follows the Pre-School Recreation Standards of the British Columbia Recreation & Parks Associaton. Desiged to provide safe, educational, and varied play activities which are important and stimulating to the development of children. Play time, gym time, project time, snack time and story time. Learn ABC’s and 123’s and become kidnergarten ready! A great way to learn valuable social skills.

Parents of children registered in Session 2 have until January 14th to register & pay for session 3 to hold their child’s spot. After that we are accepting new registrations. Parents of children registered in Session 3 have until July 15th to register & pay to hold their child’s spot for the fall start up session.

Monday To Friday 9:00 -11:30 am In the new CLSA Playschool Room

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS! Food Safe Level 1 13+ Yrs #5648 This BC Certificate program trains individuals to become responsible food handlers in the food industry by using safe food handling methods and food preparation techniques while promoting worker health and safety. Upon successful completion of the course students receive a certificate and registration into the Provincial FOOD SAFE database.

Stained Glass Abstract Suncatcher !5+ Youth & Adults #5333 : Students will be shown how to create an abstract Suncatcher using assorted glass pieces. How to use a grinder, how to foil, and then how to solder your piece together, creating a delightful catcher for your window. This is based on a beginner skill level. All tools will be supplied.

Day of Week: Saturday Date of Course: Mar 16 Time: 9:30 - 2:00 pm Cost: $45 (Note: $10 supply fees must be paid to instructor at the first class to cover the cost of glass & supplies.)

Location: Honeymoon Bay Hall

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Babysitter’s Training Course

Introduction To Conversational Spanish

11+ Yrs (Co-Ed) #5425 “Babysitting is excellent training for part-time and summer jobs as a daycare worker, camp councilor, sports coach, tutor or playground leader. An employer in any field is likely to give a higher preference to candidates with such experience”. Says Alberta Safety Council. Course includes a certificate upon completion.

16+ (Adults) #5345 Open your world and learn how to speak Spanish! We’ll go through the basics of practical communication, pronunciation, and useful phrases for travelers. Allow yourself a more meaningful travel experience; feel at ease communicating and getting to know people on a deeper level; and open a window on language and culture of 500 million people worldwide!

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Instructor: Gabriel Martinez Day of the week: Tuesdays Date: Jan 22 - Feb 26 (6wks) Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cost: $45 Location: CLSA Meeting Room

Please bring a doll for practice.

Day of Week: Tuesday & Thursday Date of Course: Feb 19 - Mar 7 Number of Weeks: 3wks Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Cost: $50

Day of Week: Tuesday Date of Course: Mar 26 Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Cost: $80 Place: Youbou Hall, Upper Hall

You will learn: Rights & responsibilities Child Development & play Caring for the child & nutrition Behavior & misbehavior of children Handling emergencies Child safety & basic first aid The constrained child Exceptional children

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SPECIAL EVENTS ANNUAL

Monday, December 31st Doors Open at 9:00 pm Licensed until 2:00 am Ticket price includes hats, noisemakers, balloons midnight lunch and canned music with Vicki!

Tickets available from the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, Youbou Hall, Shop and Save, and Youbou Market.

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Mount Washington Day Trips All Ages Friday, Feb 22 - #5428 Friday Mar 22 - #5429 Deadline for Registration: Feb 8/ Mar 8 Join us for a spectacular day trip to Mt Washington, where you be able to hang out, ski, snowboard, or go tubing. This is a non-stop trip from Lake Cowichan to the mountain and back. Parents are responsible for arranging their child’s supervision. There are no designated chaperones. “Mt Washington alpine Resort Educational Programs are designed to emphasize snow safety and the importance of outdoor recreational activities as part of a healthy and balanced lifestyle”.

Coach seats are limited, so sign up now.

Day of the week: Friday Time: Check In at Saywell Park: 5:45 AM Depart Saywell Park: 6:00 AM Depart Mt Washington: 4:00 PM Arrive Saywell Park: 7:00 Pm Cost of Event: $35 (for transportation) RENTAL RATES NOT INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION FEE CALL CLSA FOR RENTALS, LIFT RATES AND BOOKINGS

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Adults #5442 Show your partner how special they are to you! Menu is A La Carte.

St. Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in Menu will consist of a choice of appetizIreland, honoring Saint Patrick, a partron ers, Grilled Prawns with Spicy Thai Sauce saint. In North America, we pay tribute to OR Crab Cakes with Avocado Dip. Salad, St. Patty by enjoying traditional Irish food.

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Curling Lounge on March 17th and enjoy The main course will consist of your these delicious recipes from the land of choice of Chateau Briand for two, OR shamrocks and leprechans. #5458 Stuffed Chicken Breast with Goat Cheese Sunday, March 17 and Sun Dried Tomatoes. Dessert will 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm be Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake. A $12.50 per person La Carte menu does not include wine or CLSA Curling Lounge beverages.

MENU: Corned Beef and Cabbage Beef and Stout Stew Irish Soda Bread Irish Pound Cake Shamrock Shakes

Thurs, February 14 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm $60 per couple CLSA Curling Lounge

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