2019 South Bruce Peninsula

• Community Groups • Municipal Information • Recreation Programs • Special Events • Swimming Information

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Municipal Information A Message from the Mayor With another Bruce Peninsula winter now a faint memory, it's exciting to plan for the long, mellow summer days we all love so much. Entering my fifth summer season as Mayor, I am particularly enjoying the energy and inspiration which comes from our beautiful corner of the world. The Town of South Bruce Peninsula, this place where we live and work and play, is special in so many ways and we're fortunate to have a wide variety of opportunities where we can explore our individual interests. From organized sports to social clubs to activities for the sports and fitness enthusiasts, there's an outlet available where we can connect, learn new skills and continue to develop the best person we can be.

It's no secret that important contributors to health and fitness are staying active and being involved. Here in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula, the land, the water and even the air are ours to explore. Miles of sandy beach and shoreline, and a wide variety of trails keep our walkers, runners and hikers happy. Beautiful country roads and our picturesque hamlets make for excellent bike rides. We can entertain ourselves endlessly in and on the water as we swim and sail, paddle board and kayak. And as for the air? Hang-gliding anyone?

We connect with our community and meet interesting people when we get involved in organized activities.

When we join a new club or try a new sport or class, we're also involved in the nourishing activities of life-long learning and fitness development which contribute so strongly to our sense of well-being and our overall health.

So, join in.... leaf through the pages of this guide and be inspired. Push your fitness levels a little with a new sport. Learn a new skill. Try a new activity! Experience the magic which this beautiful natural area offers and know that you're doing something wonderful for yourself. There's always room to learn more, do more, share more. I would love to hear your ideas for new activities and opportunities for learning as well. I want to help make the Town of South Bruce Peninsula a place where we can make the most of our precious leisure time whether it's during our idyllic summers or our bracing winters. If you have a special skill or area of expertise that you'd be interested in sharing with others, give me a call! Perhaps we can add you to this book!

Enjoy the summer of 2019!

Mayor Janice Jackson Town of South Bruce Peninsula Council Mayor Janice Jackson ...............519-534-1400 ext. 200 .......... janice.jackson@southbrucepeninsula.com Deputy Mayor Jay Kirkland ........519-534-1400 ext. 201 .......... jay.kirkland@southbrucepeninsula.com Councillor Terry Bell ..................519-534-1400 ext. 202 .......... terry.bell@southbrucepeninsula.com Councillor Kathy Durst ...............519-534-1400 ext. 203 .......... kathy.durst@southbrucepeninsula.com Councillor Paul McKenzie ..........519-534-1400 ext. 204 .......... paul.mckenzie@southbrucepeninsula.com

Town of South Bruce Peninsula Council left to right: Jay Kirkland Terry Bell Janice Jackson Kathy Durst Paul McKenzie

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Municipal Information Table of Contents Communities ........................................ 4,5,6,7 Facilities Information...................................... 8 Community Groups.............................. 9,10,11 Lifeguard & Swim Instructors....................... 12 Swimming Registration Form ...................... 14 Swimming Information .................. 13,15,16,17 Water Safety................................................ 18 Recreation Programs Archery ..................................................... 19 Badminton ................................................ 19 Biking........................................................ 19 Camps ...................................................... 19 Community Programming ......................... 19 Curling ...................................................... 19 Dancing .................................................... 21 Firearms ................................................... 19 Family Day ............................................... 20 Fishing ...................................................... 20 Fitness ...................................................... 20 Gardening................................................. 20 Karate ....................................................... 21 Lawnbowling ............................................. 21 March Break Program .............................. 21 Minor Baseball .......................................... 21

Minor Soccer .............................................21 Minor Hockey ............................................21 Pickleball ...................................................21 Senior Games ...........................................21 Figure Skating ...........................................21 Public Skating ...........................................22 Shinny Hockey ..........................................22 Skateboarding/Scooter..............................22 Skiing/Snowshoeing ..................................22 Tai Chi.......................................................22 Tennis .......................................................22 Walking .....................................................23 Yoga.........................................................23 Zumba .......................................................23 Special Events ................................... 24,25,26 Municipal Information: Council ........................................................2 Town Facilities ............................................8 Chief Administrative Office ........................27 Emergency Services .................................28 Corporate Services………………………….29 Community Services .................................30 Public Works .............................................31 Campground .............................................32

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Communities Wiarton: Basecamp to your Bruce Peninsula Adventure!

Wiarton, the basecamp to the Bruce Peninsula, is the perfect place to start your next outdoor adventure!

Located on Colpoy’s Bay, an inlet off Georgian Bay, surrounded by the magnificent limestone cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment and part of a World Biosphere Reserve, Wiarton is home to miles of breathtaking shoreline and the famous Bruce Trail.

There is something for everyone in Wiarton. You can seek out your next outdoor adventure, relax in a park, camp, visit a farmer’s market, explore our many shops to find your next treasure, or dine at one of our many restaurants, Wiarton truly has it all!

Wiarton is widely known for the Wiarton Willie Festival which is held each year on Feb 2 to commemorate groundhog-day. The celebration now includes a two-day festival jam packed with fun family activities!

The Wiarton Willie Festival has gained an international following as people eagerly await Willie’s prediction of either six more weeks of winter or an early spring.

Stay at one of our many accommodations and see everything Wiarton has to offer!

https://visitwiarton.ca/

Bluewater Park is a hidden gem on the shores of Colpoy's Bay and is where the home of worldfamous Wiarton Willie can be found.

The Park includes a seasonal and transient campground, picnic areas, an outdoor swimming pool, splash pad, tennis courts, fitness trail, historic Train Station, restaurant, beach, playground area, ball diamond, and the Bruce Trail.

Bluewater Park is also used for many events including the Rotary Village Fair, the Agricultural Society Fall Fair, and the Wiarton Willie Festival.

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Communities Sauble Beach: Retro Beach!

Sauble Beach is the place to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. It is the second longest freshwater beach in the world. It is the perfect port of call for a daytrip or for someone looking for that special summer beach vacation destination.

Stay at one of many accommodations and visit the area’s exciting attractions, shop in a number of boutique stores and dine at any number of fabulous restaurants.

New in 2019 is the Sauble Town Square where community will come together and enjoy many concerts and events!

Sauble Beach is a place where there is always activity, colour, and fun!

For more information visitsaublebeach.ca

Sauble Beach Municipal Paid Parking

June 1 to Labour Day, 8 am to 5 pm Fees (per vehicle): • $3 per hour • $15 per day • $50 per season Paying for municipal parking does not entitle the payee to park in any privately-owned parking lot or area at Sauble Beach.

How to Pay for Municipal Parking • Zone 3030-License Plate Number Required • www.mackaypay.com (online) • Mackay Pay (app) • 1-844-334-7078 (cell phone which receives texts) • 6 machines along Lakeshore Blvd. N. • Machines accepts only quarters, $1 and $2 coins, five and ten dollar bills and does not give change Municipal Streets Where You Pay to Park: • Lakeshore Blvd. N., First St N, Second Ave N, 4th Street N., 6th Street N., 10th Street N., Lindsay Street, Sauble Falls Road Municipal Parking Lots Where You Pay to Park: • Crowd Inn (south half of lot) • Second Ave. N. • Poechman (near the boat launch, Sauble Falls Road) – parking for vehicle with boat trailer in this lot only Bus and Oversized Loading/Unloading: • Unload on 2nd Avenue N. park at Sauble Community Centre, 30 Community Centre Drive Dedicated Motorcycle Parking: • Lakeshore Blvd. N. from Main St. to Paisley Lane (paid parking fees apply) Accessible Parking Spaces: • Paid parking fees apply Angle Parking: • Lakeshore Blvd N (Main St to 11th Street) and other areas as signed

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Communities

Allenford

A small village named after its first settler, James Allen.

This quaint village is located on the banks of the Sauble River, halfway between Owen Sound and Southampton on Hwy 21.

The Allenford Curling Club is a constant hub of activity and is host to a number of events throughout the year.

This small community has many amenities including a post office, gas bar, restaurant, garage, hardware store, ball diamond, playground equipment, convenience store and several home renovation and construction contractors.

Clavering

Clavering is a small hamlet located between Wiarton and Hepworth on Hwy 6.

Two-thirds of Clavering is located on the east side of the highway in the municipality of Georgian Bluffs, Grey County. The remainder is in the former Township of Amabel in South Bruce Peninsula.

Colpoy's Bay

The settlement of Colpoy’s Bay was named after Sir John Colpoy, an admiral in the British Navy.

The first settlers took up land north of Colpoy's Bay in Albemarle in 1857. Trading was a prominent industry for this settlement and led to the establishment of saw and grist mills and wharf facilities.

Today, visitors can enjoy the public dock, tennis courts and access to the Bruce Ski Club trails. Try renting a cottage or enjoy a hike along the Bruce Trail.

Elsinore

In 1865 Mr. Sweetman, a Post Office Inspector at the time, suggested the community be named Elsinore after some members of the Royal Family visited the historic site of Elsinore, an important transport point in Denmark during WWII. Today, the Elsinore Community Centre is host to a number of community activities and is available for rent for family reunions and social gatherings.

Hepworth

Hepworth honours the birthplace of John Wesley in Epworth, England. The "H" was added to the official spelling of Epworth to match the way the name was pronounced by William Spencer and other English Settlers.

This community has many amenities including a Visitor Information Centre which is strategically located at the crossroads leading to Sauble Beach on Lake Huron and the Bruce Peninsula and Bruce Trail overlooking Georgian Bay. Visit one of the many businesses and prepare to enter the Peninsula for your outdoor adventure. For those looking for recreational activities, you can enjoy a round of golf at Northern Dunes, ski on the Sawmill CrossCountry Ski Trails, enjoy camping at Whispering Pines or snowmobile on the areas vast trail network.

The Wilbur J. Cunningham Memorial Park is home to a community ball diamond and a playground for the little ones.

Hope Bay

Hope Bay is located on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay, 17 km north of Wiarton.

Along with its beautiful sunsets, this community has many assets including a natural sand beach, access to the Bruce Trail and an expansive snowmobile trail network.

The Hope Bay Forest Provincial Nature Reserve is a geologist’s heaven. Discover outcroppings of natural bedrock and subsurface karst pavement.

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Communities

Mar

Traditionally a service center for the local area, Mar is a rest stop for those on their way up and down the Peninsula. Need some information, ask one of the friendly faces who serve you. Accommodations include a motel and bed and breakfast facilities that serve the public year-round. Looking for something to do on a Sunday? Explore the Handicraft House Market for all sorts of treasures.

Oliphant

If you are an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys nature, then you will have to visit the Oliphant Fen boardwalk which is located along the shorelines of Lake Huron just north of Oliphant. This trail system brings this unique and beautiful ecosystem to life. Interpretive signs explain the various plant life as you wind your way into the tree line.

Completely wheelchair and stroller accessible, the boardwalk is a great stop for children of all ages.

Community facilities include a marina, dock, playground equipment, dog park, and great swimming areas. Due to the shallow water in the area, Oliphant is a popular location for kite boarding.

Purple Valley

Looking for that old-fashioned country fun that the whole family can enjoy, then don’t miss the Purple Valley Maple Syrup Festival held Easter Saturday at the Purple Valley Community Centre – 565 Purple Valley Road, 15 km North East of Wiarton.

Live music, local vendors, a community bake table and turkey shoot are just some of the activities at this festival. Kids can play on hay bales, participate in outdoor games and can fill their tummies with locally produced syrup served on a plate of hot pancakes and Sullivan’s breakfast sausage.

Wiarton Willie and the Easter Bunny are known to make an appearance so if you are lucky you’ll be able to get a photo with them! No need to drive – the Festival runs free buses from downtown Wiarton to and from the site all day. As the sun goes down in the Valley, the dancing begins – once you’ve experienced a Purple Valley Stomp, you’ll always be back to hear house band Midnight Blue for years to come!

Red Bay and Howdenvale

These communities are host to fantastic Lake Huron sunsets, excellent swimming, sailing, birding, stargazing, biking, and wildflowers at Petrel Point, canoeing, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing. Red Bay is located north of Oliphant and boasts the prettiest sunsets in Ontario. The Red Bay Park is located on the Lake Huron Shoreline at Red Bay. A small dock extends out into the lake allowing the adventurous to jump into the shallow sandy water. A large expanse of sand keeps the children entertained building sand castles and tunnels. Red Bay and Howdenvale, are a couple of the many beautiful tranquil places you will find in South Bruce Peninsula.

Park Head

Park Head is located 4km south of Hepworth on Bruce Road 10. First settled in 1855, the Sauble River winds through this quiet community. Various community dinners take place at the Community Centre which is also available for rent. The children can have fun climbing at the playground.

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Municipal Information Require a facility to hold a wedding, dance, banquet, seminar, family reunion, or picnic? Contact the Recreation Programmer, 519-534-1400 ext. 132 or by email karen.neerhof@southbrucepeninsula.com for further inquiries on rates, capacity, availability, etc. on any of the facilities listed below Amabel Sauble School 555 Sauble Falls Parkway, Sauble Beach • Community Room with kitchen • Gymnasium • Playground • Sports Field

Hepworth Information Centre Bruce Street, Hepworth – vehicle access from 50 Queen St E (Highway 6) • Ball Diamond • Information Centre • Playground

Bannister Park 30 Community Centre Drive, Sauble Beach • Ball Diamond • Playground • Horseshoe Pits • Tennis Courts • Pavilion • Walking Trails

Jimmy Brown Rotary Park Corner of McNaughton & Frank Street, Wiarton • Basketball Court • Playground

Berford Lake Pavilion 46 Berford Park Road, Berford Lake • Beach • Covered picnic shelter • Playground Bluewater Park 400 William Street, Wiarton • Ball Diamond • • Boat Launch • • Campground • • Fitness Equipment • • Hiking/Walking Trails • • Pavilions • • Pool •

Playground Restaurant Skateboard Park Splash Pad Tennis Courts Train Station Wiarton Willie’s Home

Bayview Cemetery 441042 Elm Street, Wiarton Edgehill Cemetery 247 Bruce Road 9, Colpoy’s Bay Red Bay Cemetery 395 Huron Road, Red Bay Dan Davidson Park 108 Division Street, Wiarton • Ball Diamond • Tayja’s Doggy Park – Fenced area for dogs Howdenvale Park 835 Howdenvale Rd., Howdenvale • Beach

Oliphant Off Leash Dog Park 1579 Sauble Falls Parkway, Oliphant • Fenced area for dogs • Playground Red Bay Park Red Bay • Beach • Playground Ross Whicher Centre 578 Brown Street, Wiarton • Meeting Room with kitchenette • Community Services Department • Wiarton Public Library Sauble Beach Sauble Falls Parkway, Sauble Beach • Beach • Boat Launch • Fitness Equipment • Swings Sauble Beach Community Centre 30 Community Centre Drive, Sauble Beach • Auditorium with fully equipped kitchen • Meeting Rooms Wiarton & District Community Centre & Arena 526 Taylor Street, Wiarton • Auditorium with fully equipped kitchen • Arena Floor

For further information on the following facilities, contact the number listed.

Allenford Community Park Elsinore Community Centre Park Head Community Centre 7788 Highway 21, Allenford 3 Elsinore Road, Elsinore, 519-934-0353, 51 Park Head Road, Park Head, 519• Ball Diamond email: elsinorecommcen@hotmail.com 534-6001 • Children’s playground • Meeting Room with kitchen • Meeting room with kitchen • Covered picnic area and kitchen • Playground • Playground • Basketball court Oliphant Women’s Institute Purple Valley Community Centre Allenford Curling Club 10 Alice Street, Allenford, 519-934-2181 • Auditorium • Curling Surface • Playground

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5 Bryant Street, Oliphant, 519-373-1302 email: smallardgood@bdo.ca • Meeting Room with kitchen

565 Purple Valley Road, Purple Valley, 519-534-3197 • Meeting room with kitchen

Balsam Grove Cemetery (Oliphant) • June Weir, 519-534-5306

Zion Amabel Cemetery • Joan Smith, 519-935-2293

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Community Groups Group

Contact

Phone #

Email/Website

Allenford Improvement Association ............ ................................................. 519-934-2959 ....................................... mrnickason@gbtel.ca Badminton ......................................... Town of South Bruce Peninsula…519-534-1400 x 132 ... karen.neerhof@southbrucepeninsula.com Baseball/Softball/Fastball/Slowpitch: Grey Bruce Peninsula Men's Fastball....... Brett Miller ................................ 519-534-9334 Ladies Slowpitch ...................................... Nicole Amos ............................. ...................................... osladies.slopitchleague@gmail.com Wiarton Minor Ball .................................... Kim Rydall ................................ 519-270-7324 ........................... wiartonminorball.weebly.com Beta Sigma Phi Sorority (Wiarton).............. Jeannette Jackson ................... 226-277-0037 ......................................... bspinternational.org Bruce County Affordable Housing .............. ................................................. 519-396-3450 Bruce Peninsula Adult Learning Centre ..... ................................................. 519-534-4911 ............................. wiartonlearning@gmail.com Bruce Peninsula ATV Club ......................... Darrell Schneider ...................... 519-534-4173 .......................................... info@sbpatvclub.ca Bruce Peninsula Community Living ............ ................................................. 519-534-0553 ................................................ www.bpacl.com Bruce Peninsula Health Services Foundation ............................................. ................................................. 519-534-5856 ............................admin@bphsfoundation.com Bruce Peninsula Hospice ........................... ................................................. 519-534-1260 ext. 5612 ........................... www.bphospice.ca Bruce Peninsula Rowing Club .................... Brian Reis ................................. 519-534-4090 .................................... earlycanflight@gbtel.ca Bruce Peninsula Sportsmen ....................... ................................................. .................................................................. bpsportsmen.com Colpoy’s Bay Women’s Institute ................. Tara Stanton............................. 519-534-3001 ................................ colpoysbaywi@gmail.com Curling: Allenford Curling Club............................... Glen Scott ................................ 519-934-1712 ......................................... allenfordontario.com Wiarton & District Curling Club ................. ................................................. 519-534-0171 ............................ www.wiartoncurlingclub.com Wiarton Youth Curling .............................. Brenda Barham ....................... 519-534-1436 Elsinore Community Centre........................ Bob Smith ................................. 519-934-0353 ........................................ rejesmith@yahoo.ca Friends of Oliphant ..................................... ................................................. ....................................................................... www.fooce.org Friends of Sauble Beach ............................ ................................................. ......................................... friendsofsaublebeach@gmail.com Friends of the Sauble Beach Library .......... Bonnie McGann ........................ 519-422-1283 ................................. salib@brucecounty.on.ca Friends of the Wiarton Library .................... Susan Hoffman......................... 519-534-9925 .......................................... birdgirl@golden.net Gateway Haven Auxiliary ........................... Leila Duff .................................. 519-793-3358 Georgian Bay Amateur Radio Club ............ Rick Michowicz ......................... 519-422-0583 ................................................... www.gbarc.ca Grey Bruce Roller Derby ............................ ................................................. www.gbrd.ca Hockey: Bruce Peninsula Minor Hockey Association ............................................ ................................................. .................................................. www.northbrucehockey.com Wiarton Old Timers Hockey...................... Bill Playford .............................. 519-935-3770 ............................................. atdp@rogers.com Wiarton Pick Up Hockey ........................... Joe Gamache ........................... 519-534-2865 Home & Community Support ...................... ................................................. 1-800-267-3798 ...... mailbox@homecommunitysupport.com McLaren Pipe & Drum Band ....................... ................................................. 519-534-1445 Oliphant Young at Heart Senior’s Club ....... Pat Ernewein ............................ 519-534-2518 Peninsula Shores Camera Club ................. Sandy Richardson .................... 519-534-4588 ...................................... pscc2012@gmail.com Peninsula Adventure Sports Assoc. ........... Leigh Grigg ............................... 519-270-8041 ............................ quepasacanada@gmail.com Pickleball .................................................... Town of South Bruce Peninsula…519-534-1400 x 132 . karen.neerhof@southbrucepeninsula.com Royal Canadian Legion Br. 208 .................. ................................................ 519-534-0622 ................................. wiartonlegion@bmts.com Royal Canadian Legion Br. 586.................. ................................................ 519-935-2902 ................. office@hepworthshallowlakelegion.ca Salvation Army Family Services ................. Mary Millar ................................ 519-534-0353 ................................... wiartonsalvationarmy.ca Sauble Anglers & Hunters .......................... ................................................. 519-935-3421 Sauble Beach Minor Soccer ....................... Terry & Katherine Arnold .......... . .................................................. saublesoccer@hotmail.com Sauble Beach Yoga .................................... Elaine Tutte .............................. 519-534-1108 .............................www.saublebeachyoga.com Sauble Beavers, Cubs & Scouts ................ Susan Poirier ............................ 519-534-2314 Sauble Chamber of Commerce .................. ................................................. ...................................................... admin@saublebeach.com Sauble Cross Country Ski Club .................. Lloyd Sheridan ......................... 519-422-1996 ................................. skisauble1@hotmail.com Sauble Lawn Bowling ................................. Bob Bowman ............................ 519-422-2548 ...................... ssplawnbowlingclub@gmail.com Sauble Lions Club ...................................... ................................................. 519422-0379 Sauble Sandpipers ..................................... Judy Nafziger ........................... 519-422-1073 ......................... saublesandpipers@gmail.com NOTE: Every effort is made to ensure contact is up-to-date and correct. Occasionally errors do occur, and we apologize for any inconvenience. Please notify the Recreation Programmer 519-534-1400 ext. 132 or karen.neerhof@southbrucepeninsula.com of any changes, updates or to add your group to the listing. Refer to pages 24-26 for various special events by the community groups and organizations.

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Community Groups Group

Contact

Phone #

Email/Website

Taoist Tai Chi ............................................. ................................................. 519-371-9179 .............................. www.taoist.org/owensound Tennis: Wiarton Tennis Club ................................. Grace Wood ............................. 519-534-4448 ................................ graceandbuster@aol.com Sauble Tennis Club .................................. ................................................. 519-534-1400, ext. 132 Terry Fox Run ............................................ ................................................. .............................................................. info@terryfoxrun.org The Meeting Place/Propeller Club .............. Joanne Lancaster ..................... 519-534-9062 ....................... grannylancaster@sympatico.ca Wes For Youth Online ................................ ................................................. 1-855-577-3737 ........................ www.WesForYouthOnline.ca White Cloud IODE ...................................... ................................................. 539-534-0432 Wiarton & District Agricultural Society ........ Joan Etcovitch .......................... 226-568-5686 ................................ wiartonfallfair@gmail.com Wiarton Children’s Chorus.......................... Jennie Hoekstra ...................... ........................................................... jvhoekstra@gmail.com Wiarton Concert Choir ................................ Marla Beacock......................... marlabeacock@hotmail.com ..........wiartonconcertchoirs.com Wiarton Farmers Market ............................. ................................................. 519-372-6580 ................... wiartonfarmersmarket@gmail.com Wiarton Hospital Auxiliary........................... Jo Germann.............................. 519-534-3579 Wiarton Hospital Volunteers ....................... Jo Germann.............................. 519-534-3579 Wiarton Kinsmen ........................................ ................................................. 519-534-1646 Wiarton Legion Ladies Auxiliary ................. Fairlene Buchanan ................... 519-534-3665 Wiarton Lions Club ..................................... ………… ................................... ....................................... ……wiartondistrictlions@gmail.com Wiarton Marina ........................................... ................................................. 519-534-1301 ..................................... www.wiartonmarina.ca Wiarton Oddfellows .................................... Fred Drury ............................... 519-534-0384 Wiarton Optimist Club................................. Gayle Hall ................................. 519-378-6758 ..........................wiartonopitimist@hotmail.com Wiarton Rotary Club ................................... ................................................. 519-375-6029 ....................................... www.wiartonrotary.ca Wiarton Sandpipers .................................... Jeannette Jackson ................... 226-277-0037 Wiarton Skating Club .................................. Deanna Vokes .......................... 519-379-5019 ................................... deevokes@hotmail.com Wiarton Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders & Commissioners ............... Cali Smyth ................................ 519-534-0529 ............................................... rcsmyth@live.ca Zumba ........................................................ BJ Guest................................... 519-534-3687 NOTE: Every effort is made to ensure contact is up-to-date and correct. Occasionally errors do occur, and we apologize for any inconvenience. Please notify the Recreation Programmer 519-534-1400 ext. 132 or karen.neerhof@southbrucepeninsula.com of any changes, updates or to add your group to the listing. Refer to pages 24-26 for various special events by the community groups and organizations.

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Community Groups Agencies & Schools

Phone #

Email Address

Amabel Sauble Child Care Centre ......................................... 519-422-3611.................................................... admin@saublechildcare.ca Amabel Sauble Community School ........................................ 519-422-3805........................................................SAU_mail@bwdsb.on.ca Bluewater Park Campground ................................................. 519-534-1400 x 316 .... bluewater.campground@southbrucepeninsula.com Bruce County Planning ........................................................... 519-534-2092.................................................... bcplwi@brucecounty.on.ca Canada Post Wiarton ............................................................. 519-534-0392 Gateway Haven ...................................................................... 519-534-1113.........................gatewayhavenreception@brucecounty.on.ca Hepworth Central School........................................................ 519-935-2061......................................................... hep_mail@bwdsb.on.ca Kid’s Den Daycare .................................................................. 519-534-4434................................................... wiartonkidsden@gmail.com Limpert Lodge ........................................................................ 1-877-396-3450 ext. 104 MP Larry Miller ....................................................................... 519-371-1059................................................................ millela1@parl.gc.ca MPP Bill Walker...................................................................... 519-371-2421........................................................ bill.walkerco@pc.ola.org Outdoor Education Centre ...................................................... 519-534-2767............................................................www.oec.bwdsb.on.ca Peninsula Shores District School ........................................... 519-534-2205........................................................PSD_mail@bwdsb.on.ca Public Health Unit- Grey Bruce............................................... 519-376-9420 Regional Assessment Office .................................................. 519-371-9432 Sauble Chamber of Commerce .............................................. ............................................................................ admin@saublebeach.com Sauble Community Centre ..................................................... 519-534-1400 ext. 314 Town of South Bruce Peninsula ............................................. 519-534-1400.............................................. www.southbrucepeninsula.com Wiarton & District Co-op Nursery School................................ 519-534-2121.......................................................... wiartonnursery@live.ca Wiarton Arena ........................................................................ 519-534-1400 x132 .................... karen.neerhof@southbrucepeninsula.com Wiarton BIA/Chamber of Commerce ...................................... 519-534-4545................ …………………………………..wiartonchamber.ca Wiarton Keppel International Airport ....................................... 519-534-0140................................................. airport@georgianbluffs.on.ca Wiarton Licence Bureau ......................................................... 519-534-3044

Churches

Address

Phone #

Allenford United Church ................................. Highway 21, Allenford .........................................................................519-270-8545 Christ the King Lutheran Chapel .................... 3 Rankin Bridge Road, Sauble Beach .................................................519-422-1760 Community of Christ ...................................... 495 Berford Street, Wiarton ................................................................519-534-0728 Faith Tabernacle ............................................ Taylor & Elm Streets, Wiarton .............................................................519-534-5113 Frank Street Baptist Church .......................... Frank Street, Wiarton ..........................................................................519-534-0463 Full Gospel Temple ........................................ #019913 Hwy. #6 South of Wiarton ....................................................519-534-1704 Hepworth Baptist Church ............................... 159 Queen Street W., Hepworth .........................................................519-935-2801 Holy Family Catholic Church ......................... 4th St. N. (Between Lakeshore and 2nd Ave.), Sauble Beach ..............519-376-0778 Huron Feathers Presbyterian Centre ............. 303 Lakeshore Blvd. N., Sauble Beach…………………………………226-909-0573 North Sauble Community Church .................. 911 King Edward Avenue, Sauble Beach ...........................................519-534-6001 Park Head United Church .............................. Park Head Road, Park Head ...............................................................519-935-2368 Salvation Army Family Services .................... 576 Edward, Street, Wiarton ...............................................................519-534-0353 Sauble Christian Fellowship .......................... 25 Southampton Parkway, Sauble Beach ...........................................519-422-1437 South Sauble Community Church ................. 16th Street South, between 2nd Ave and Southampton Parkway, Sauble Beach ......................................................................519-497-7934 St. John’s United Church ............................... 528 Berford Street, Wiarton ................................................................519-534-0846 St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church ............ 552 Gould Street, Wiarton ...................................................................519-376-0778 St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church ...................... 553 Gould Street, Wiarton ...................................................................519-534-2711 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church .......................... 441 Brown Street, Wiarton ..................................................................519-534-3456 St. Peter’s By-The-Lake Anglican Church ..... 7 Third Avenue North, Sauble Beach ..................................................519-534-1604 Trinity Anglican .............................................. 491 Gould Street, Wiarton ...................................................................519-534-1604 Zion-Amabel United Church .......................... 899 Main Street, Sauble Beach ..........................................................519-422-1863

NOTE: Every effort is made to ensure contact is up-to-date and correct. Occasionally errors do occur, and we apologize for any inconvenience. Please notify the Recreation Programmer 519-534-1400 ext. 132 or karen.neerhof@southbrucepeninsula.com of any changes, updates or to add your group to the listing. Refer to pages 24-26 for various special events by the community groups and organizations.

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6 Reasons to become a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor: 1. Be a Hero – people’s safety relies on you. You are trained in first aid, CPR & AED – knowledge you can use everywhere you go!

2. Build Your Resume – employers will see you have been trained as a lifeguard & swim instructor, they’ll know you’re calm in stressful situations, a quick thinker, good communicator & problem solver.

3. Make Lifelong Friends – fellow lifeguards have similar interests as you do.

Plus think of all the little people that look up to you!

4. Stay In Shape – lifeguarding will increase your physical activity and improve your overall health.

5. Get Paid to Work Poolside – who wants to work inside when you can get paid to enjoy the summer weather after a long snowy winter!

6. Skills are Transferable – All communities with pools are looking for lifeguards and swimming instructors, so you can get a job wherever you move to.

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Swimming Information SWIMMING REGISTRATION Saturday, June 1st, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Town Hall Council Chambers We are now offering Lifesaving Society Lessons

While the names of our classes are changing, our commitment to providing excellent instruction remains the same.

Please see the chart on page 17 to identify which level your child should register in for the upcoming session.

Instructors and Assistant Instructors

All classes will be taught by a fully-certified Lifesaving Society Instructor. Our Instructors have spent over 200 hours taking courses and volunteering in Aquatic Instructional Programs to prepare them to teach your children.

Facility Swim Test

The recreational swim admission standard is applied to all public swims. Aquatic staff may ask any participant for a demonstration of swimming ability if they feel there is a question of personal safety. To successfully pass the facility swim test, individuals must: Swim on their front for one width of the pool successfully without stopping, must be a recognizable swimming stroke and must have the ability to put their face in the water.

First Lesson

In our efforts to ensure that your child receives the best possible instruction, we ask that you bring your child’s most recent report card with him/her to the first session. This will help their instructor tailor their classes to effectively meet the needs of each child.

Moving to the next level of Lifesaving Society

The skills and strokes in the Lifesaving Society levels are divided into a series of progressions that build on previous abilities. Once a swimmer has achieved the prerequisite ability, the swimmer will be ready for the next series of challenges. If a swimmer proceeds without building this solid base, he or she will find it more difficult to achieve success at the next stage. Your child will achieve physical developmental milestones at his or her own rate, which is important because not all children develop at the same rate. It is important to look at the successes achieved during each lesson set, knowing that taking a level again offers the opportunity to improve on the skills that are the building blocks for success at the next level. Your child’s instructor may recommend a change in level if they feel your child is registered in an inappropriate level. Staff reserve the right to move a child if circumstances dictate. Some levels are combined and run as one class. Participants are taught the content required for the level they are in.

After Level 10 - next steps for your child …

Once your child has successfully completed Swimmer 10, he or she has plenty of options: • Junior Lifeguard • National Lifeguard Service • Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion & Bronze Cross • Instructor Training

Inclement Weather

In the event of rain, classes will be held as scheduled. If there is thunder and lightning, water safety will be taught in the change rooms.

Pool Closure

In the event of pool closure due to mechanical failure, staff will contact Parent/Guardian as soon as possible.

Questions or Concerns?

The Pool Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor are on duty at all times during the lessons. They are the lesson experts and are available to answer your questions and assist with any concerns. Please feel free to speak with the Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor immediately if you have a concern rather than waiting until the last class. Parents/Guardians are welcome to watch their child’s swimming lessons from the viewing area outside the pool. **NOTE: Town of South Bruce Peninsula reserves the right to cancel any program that fails to meet minimum registration numbers. Schedules and rates are subject to change. Participants may be offered a refund, credit on account or opportunity to transfer to another available class as per Policy TR.1.2. If participant cancels, refund may be subject to Administration fee as per Policy TR.1.2.

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Registration Form Guardian #1 Name: Residential & Mailing Address: Town: □Town of South Bruce Peninsula Guardian #1 Home Phone: Guardian #1 Work Phone: Guardian #1 Cell Phone: Email:

Adult Contact Guardian #2 Name: Postal Code: □Georgian Bluffs □Other (please name): Guardian #2 Home Phone: Guardian #2 Work Phone: Guardian #2 Cell Phone: Release

I hereby release the Town of South Bruce Peninsula, its program instructors, councillors and employees and volunteers from all claims, demands, responsibility and/or liability arising from my, or my child’s, entry or presence on the Town’s premises or participation in this activity, and agree to indemnify and save harmless the foregoing parties from all losses, damages, expenses and liability associated therewith, howsoever caused.

Date:

Signature:

Participant #1 Information First & Last Name: Date of Birth: Age: Day: Month: Year: Special needs/medical information: □No □Yes please provide:

Participant #2 Information First & Last Name: Date of Birth: Age: Day: Month: Year: Special needs/medical information: □No □Yes please provide:

□Group □Private □Semi Private

□Group □Private □Semi Private

Program:

Program:

Times:

Times:

Dates:

Dates:

Fees:

Fees:

□Cash/□Cheque/□Debit

Total Amount: □Cash/□Cheque/□Debit Total Amount: Refund, Transfer or Credit of Program Fees – Policy # TR.1.2

• Full payment of program fees must be submitted with the registration form.

• All participant refunds or credits are subject to an administrative fee of $10.

• No refund or credit will be issued once classes begin unless the absence is supported by a doctor's note.

Refunds • Refund requests are to be submitted to the Recreation Programmer • A refund will be issued under the following conditions • When notice is provided to the Recreation Programmer at least fourteen (14) days prior to the program start date.

• When a doctor's note is provided the refund is effective starting the date the doctor's note is received by the Recreation Programmer • If a program is cancelled by the Town Transfers • Transfers are permitted when the Recreation Programmer is notified fourteen (14) days prior to the course or program start date, provided the revised program has not already started and there is participant space available.

Credits • Credit will be issued under the following conditions • When notice is provided to the Recreation Programmer less than fourteen (14) days prior to the program start date.

• If a program is rescheduled by the Town

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Swimming Information Private/Semi Lessons

Private/Semi Private Swim Times July 1-August 23 • 8:30-9:00 am • 9:00-9:30 am • 9:30-10:00 am • 10:00-10:30 am • 10:45-11:15 am • 11:30 am-12:00 pm • 12:00-12:30 pm • 1:00-2:00 pm • 4:30-5:00 pm • 5:00-5:30 pm • 5:30-6:00 pm

Private Lessons Fees: One instructor to one student ratio • $19.00 per ½ hour per swimmer for residents • $21.50 per ½ hour per swimmer for non-residents • $21.47 per ½ hour per adult for residents • $27.69 per ½ hour per adult for non-residents Semi Private Lessons Fees: Maximum of 3 students per class* • $15.50 per ½ hour per swimmer for residents • $18.00 per ½ hour per swimmer for non-residents Please note: • Participants in Semi Private Lessons must be in the same level or one level apart.

• Private and Semi Private Lessons registered on a weekly basis are not guaranteed the same instructor each week.

Public Swimming/Lane Swim

Public Swimming • Monday-Sunday 2:00-4:30 pm* • Monday & Thursday 6:00-7:00 pm • Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 6:00-8:00 pm *Afternoon Public Swim cancelled July 20-21 & July 27-28 due to Advanced Lessons Lane Swim • Monday & Thursday • 7:00-8:00 pm

Free Public Swimming courtesy of: 519-534-1163

• Wednesdays 2:00-4:30 pm • July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • August 7, 14, 21

Daily Fees per person: • $3.00 daily • $20.00 weekly • $76.00 per season Fees per Immediate Family: • $10.00 daily • $40.00 weekly • $152.00 per season

Public Swimming Admittance Requirements

• Children 6 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 16 years of age and is responsible for their direct supervision • Maximum of two children 6 years of age and under per guardian • We encourage all our swimmers to swim with a buddy • Individuals must be able to completely swim two widths of the pool and surface support for one minute, to use the deep end • In the interest of public health and safety, the Lifesaving Society suggest that “individuals with serious medical condition should be directly supervised by an adult” who is familiar with the condition and the appropriate treatment

Aquafit/Water Running

• Monday & Thursday: 7:00-8:00 pm • $8.00 per class • $92.00 2 classes/week 8 weeks

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Pool Rentals

Saturday & Sunday: 4:30-5:30 pm $95.00 per hour $25.00 per hour for each additional lifeguard includes 2 lifeguards and use of equipment (maximum 50 participants)

**NOTE: Town of South Bruce Peninsula reserves the right to cancel any program that fails to meet minimum registration numbers. Schedules and rates are subject to change. Participants may be offered a refund, credit on account or opportunity to transfer to another available class as per Policy TR.1.2. If participant cancels, refund may be subject to Administration fee as per Policy TR.1.2.

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Swimming Information

Advanced

Learn to Swim (Ages 6+)

Pre-school Lessons (Ages 3-5)

Parent & Tot

Level Parent & Tot 1 & 2 $26.00 Parent & Tot 1 & 2 $63.00 Parent & Tot 3 $63.00 Preschool A $63.00 Preschool A $63.00 Preschool B $63.00 Preschool C $63.00 Preschool D & E $63.00 Swimmer 1 $63.00 Swimmer 2 $63.00 Swimmer 3 $63.00 Swimmer 4 $73.00 Swimmer 5 $73.00 Swimmer 6 $83.00 Swimmer 7 $83.00 Swimmer 8-10 $83.00 Bronze Star $99.93* Bronze Medallion $192.65* Bronze Cross $159.68*

Session 1 July 1 – 12 (Monday-Friday) Mon. & Wed. 5:30 – 6:00 pm

Session 2 July 15 – 26 (Monday-Friday) Tues. & Thurs.

5:30 – 6:00 pm

Session 3 July 29 – Aug 9 (Monday-Friday) Mon. & Wed. 5:30 – 6:00 pm

11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Session 4 August 12 – 23 (Monday-Friday)

11:30 am – 12:00 pm

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* Manuals, supplementary materials and exam fees are not included in registration fees

Family Rate

Preschool A-Swimmer 10: First two children of the same family in the same session pay full price. Each additional child of the same family in the same session (of equal or lesser value lessons) pays half price.

Non-Resident Fees

Residents of non-contributing municipalities are required to pay a non-resident fee: • $36.06 per individual per session or $128.78 per individual per year (January to December) • $72.11 per family per session or $257.55 per family per year (January to December) The following children & youth are exempt from purchasing a non-resident card: • All youth & children who have a principal residence in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula • Their parent, legal guardian or custodial parent pays property taxes directly to the Town • Have a principal resident in a municipality with a Recreation Partnership Agreement with the Town • These exemptions shall specifically not apply to allow the registration of grandchildren or other relatives if the person is not the legal guardian or for persons who are temporarily residing in a campground or other temporary residence within the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. Proof of residence must be provided at time of registration. Note: any indication above with respect to residency shall be interpreted only for the purposes of Fees and Charges By-Law and not for any other purpose.

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Parent & Tot 1 Parent & Tot 2

4-12 mos 1-2 years

Parent & Tot 3

2-3 years

Preschool A

3-5 years

Preschool B

3-5 years

Preschool C

3-5 years

Preschool D

3-5 years

Preschool E

3-5 years

Swimmer 1

6+ years

Swimmer 2

6+ years

Swimmer 3 Swimmer 4

6+ years 6+ years

Swimmer 5

6+ years

Swimmer 6

6+ years

Swimmer 7

6+ years

Swimmer 8

6+ years

Swimmer 9

6+ years

Swimmer 10

6+ years

Bronze Star

12 years

Bronze Medallion

13 years

Bronze Cross

13 years

Lifesaving Society Lesson Descriptions

Swimming Information

With the caregiver, the child will explore the water through buoyancy, movement skills, introduction to PFD’s and entries. Learn how to help your child play in the water with comfort and confidence.

With the caregiver, the child will perform assisted front and back floats, learn how to travel at the surface by kicking, introduction to PFD’s and entries. This level teaches children to get their face wet and blow bubbles.

With the caregiver, the child will have fun jumping into the water with assistance. They learn to hold their breath and open their eyes under water. Kicking on front and back provide the building blocks for orientation and stroke development.

Preschoolers develop a foundation of water skills with the Instructors. Swimmers jump into chest-deep water assisted. Floating on front and back, and back glides with assistance for 3 seconds. Shallow water movement wearing a PFD. Fitness swim 1-2 meters unassisted.

Preschoolers jump into chest-deep water and get in and get out wearing a PFD. They submerge and exhale under water. They glide on front and back 3 seconds and with a buoyant aid will flutter kick on back 5 meters.

Fitness swim 2-4 meters unassisted.

Preschoolers try both a jump and a side roll into deep water while wearing a PFD. They recover objects from the bottom in waist-deep water. They work on kicking and gliding through the water on front and back unassisted. Fitness swim 5-7 meters unassisted.

Preschoolers learn independent jumps into deep water and exit. They open their eyes under water and recover objects from chest-deep water. Front crawl is introduced at this level and for 2-3 meters unassisted.

Fitness swim is 7-9 meters unassisted.

Preschoolers build on deep water skills by demonstrating a forward roll entry with a PFD. They develop endurance by holding their breath under water for up to 10 seconds Interval training and whip kick is introduced at this level. Fitness swim 10-12 meters.

Beginners become comfortable jumping into water with and without a personal flotation device. They open their eyes, exhale and hold their breath underwater. They work on floats, glides and kicking on front and back Advanced beginners jump into deeper water and become comfortable falling sideways into the water wearing a personal flotation device. Swimmers support themselves at the surface without an aid; recover an object in chest-deep water. Fitness swim is 10-15 meters.

Swimmers develop front and back crawl strokes and explore whip kick in a vertical position. Swimmers tread water for up to 30 seconds and learn to transition from front to back flutter kick. Fitness swim is 20-25 meters.

Swimmers work towards stride dives and standing dives into deep water. They improve the front crawl, back crawl and whip kick. Swimmers are introduced to a 3-meter underwater swim. Fitness swim is 50 meters.

Junior swimmers shallow dive into deep water and perform in-water back somersaults. They achieve the Canadian Swim to Survive Standard: roll into deep water, tread 1 minute and swim 50 meters. Swimmers continue to develop front and back crawl while breaststroke skills are introduced. Fitness swim is 100 meters.

Intermediate swimmers increase efficiency in front crawl, back crawl, and work to develop breaststroke skills.

They are introduced to stride entries, scissor kick and vertical dolphin kick. They also develop strength and power by performing front and back crawl sprints. Fitness swim is 150 meters.

Intermediate swimmers master dolphin kick, diving off blocks and eggbeater. They are introduced to sculling and continue to maximize efficiency in front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Fitness swim is 300 meters.

Swimmers rise to the challenge of advanced aquatic skills including head and foot first surface dives and a 25meter obstacle swim. First aid focuses on assessment of conscious victims, contacting EMS and treatment for bleeding. They swim lengths of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Fitness swim is 350 meters.

Swimmers continue stroke development with 75-meter swims of front crawl, back crawl and breast stroke.

Lifesaving skills include a rescue with a buoyant aid and a timed object support. First aid focuses on assessment of unconscious victims, treatment of victims in shock and obstructed airway procedures. Fitness swim is 500 meters.

Advanced Swimmers develop each stroke over 100 meters. They also learn lifesaving skills such as entries with aids, and removal of unconscious victims. First aid focuses on treatment of victims with bone and joint injuries, and respiratory emergencies. Swimming drills develop a strong lifesaving foundation. Fitness swim is 600 meters.

Bronze Star is the pre-Bronze Medallion training standard and excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. Participants work on problem solving, decision making skills and develop water smart confidence.

They learn CPR and the lifesaving skills needed to be their own personal lifeguard.

Pre-requisite: Able to swim 100 meters, recommended 12 years of age. This award is a definite asset for those who have not reached the minimum age for Bronze Medallion.

Bronze Medallion/Emergency First Aid with CPR-B: This course develops physical fitness, decision-making and judgement skills for water rescue. Spinal injury management techniques are also covered. Minimum prerequisite: 13 years of age or completed Bronze Star Bronze Cross/Standard First Aid/CPR-C: This course teaches the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures, teamwork and the use of special equipment. Spinal injury management techniques are also covered. Minimum pre-requisite: Must have completed Bronze Medallion/Emergency First Aid/CPR-B

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Water Safety Drowning is Fast and Silent ALL children should learn to swim. We can teach them.

Don’t be a distracted parent

Research informs us that we can only concentrate on one thing at one time This is particularly important when it comes to children around water A child can drown in seconds and it often happens silently Drowning victims cannot keep their heads above water so they cannot speak or call out for help • If you are on your phone, you cannot see them and likely will not hear them • Put your phone down!

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For Parents of children under 5 years old:

Keep your eyes on them at all times around water. Stay close – within arms’ reach At the pool or beach, put them in lifejackets to keep their face out of the water Stay beside the tub while your child is having a bath Empty and turn over children’s portable pools and buckets of water when not in use

For Parents of children 5-12 years of age:

• Parents, YOU are you child’s lifeguard • Enroll your children in swimming lessons. At a minimum, they should be able to achieve the Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive standard – roll into deep water, tread for 1 minute and swim 50m • Swim in areas supervised by lifeguards • Always have an adult watching children in areas without lifeguard – designate an adult to be “on guard” • Insist your children always swim with a buddy, never alone • Make weak or non-swimmers wear lifejackets • Get the training. Ensure that family members learn lifesaving skills

Lifejackets & PFD’s

Children’s Lifejackets • Check the label to see that it is Transport Canada approved • Make sure lifejackets fit snugly an do not slip over chin & ears • Make non-swimmers wear a lifejacket at the beach or pool Youth/Adult PFD • In Canada it is the law to have lifejackets & PFDs for everyone in a boat • All should wear a lifejacket or PFD in a boat • Make all children and non-swimmers wear a lifejacket or PFD

Cold Water Can Be Deadly

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The temperature of water in lakes and rivers during the summer is often very cold It is important to be prepared and to be aware of the risks associated with cold water Wearing a lifejacket is the most important thing you can to do survive an unexpected fall out of a boat into cold water A lifejacket will keep you afloat and keep your mouth out of the water so that you can breathe and get back to the boat

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Look for your lifejacket and put it on if you are not already wearing it Try to get as much of your body out of the water as possible Try and get back into the boat Crawl on top of the boat if it has overturned Minimize your movement as moving increases heat loss Hug your body or huddle with others to minimize heat loss

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If you Fall into Cold Water

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Recreation Programs Archery

May to October weather permitting November to April (indoors) Youth and Adult programs One evening of safety and orientation required All equipment provided for youth & adults to start Tuesday evenings 6:00-9:00pm, outdoor program Three night try out period before membership required.

Contact us for fees • Email: bpsaarchery@gmail.com • • • • • • •

Badminton • • • • • •

September to June Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Amabel Sauble School Gym Ages 18+ Daily fees and annual memberships available Recreation Programmer 519-534-1400, ext. 132 or email: karen.neerhof@southbrucepeninsula.com

Biking

• Bruce Peninsula Mountain Biking Adventure Park Located just north of Wiarton on Bruce Road 9 • Totally revamped complete with easier trails and a “pump track”. Over 15km of double and since track trails.

• info@explorethebruce.com, 1-800-268-3838, www.explorethebruce.com

Community Programming

• Bluewater District School Board offers various Community Education programs at Peninsula Shores District School for all ages • www.bwdsb.on.ca

Camps: Amabel Sauble Childcare Day Camp • July-August, Monday-Friday, 6:00am-6:00pm • Ages 4-12 • 519-422-3611, admin@saublechildcare.ca

“Himalayan Expedition: A Journey in Trusting Jesus” Vacation Bible School • • • •

July 29-August 2, 9:00am-12noon Ages 5-12 Frank Street Baptist Church Pastor Shannon Stewart, 519-534-0463, frankstreetbaptist@outlook.com

Wiarton Kids Den Day Camp

• July-August, Monday-Friday, 6:30am-5:30pm • Ages 4-12 • 519-534-4434, wiartonkidsden@gmail.com

Wiarton Salvation Army • • • •

Camp at Home, July 22-26, 9:00am-4:00pm Ages 5-12 576 Edward Street, Wiarton 519-534-0353, tessayles@hotmail.com

Celtic Camp

• June 30-August 17 quality programs in land and water sports, media & performing arts, outdoor adventure, environment education & leadership • Ages 6-23 • 519-793-3911, info@campceltic.ca, www.campceltic.ca

Hoop Dreams Overnight Basketball Camp

• June 30-August 31 • High-quality programming alongside traditional overnight camp land and water activities including swim, canoe, kayak, waterskiing, wall-climbing, leadership programming, & more • Ages 9-17 • 905-896-4667 Email: hoopdreams@elitecamps.com, https://hoopdreams.elitecamps.com

Curling • • • • • •

Sundays, November-March Little Rock Curling, ages 5-8 Junior Curling, ages 9-14 Adult Leagues Wiarton Curling Club, www.wiartoncurlingclub.com Brenda Barham, 519-534-1436, bartbbarham@gmail.com

Firearms – Handgun Club

• Monday & Wednesday 7:00 pm, Wednesday 1:00 pm until end of May • Summer hours – every other Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 pm • Bruce Peninsula Sportsmen's Association • You can improve your skill to the level of competing or just enjoy this great sport • Prospective Members will receive a free introductory range safety session • bpsportsmen@gmail.com, www.bpsportsmen.com

Firearms – Youth Shooting

• Call or visit website for details regarding times and dates • Bruce Peninsula Sportsmen's Association – no previous experience required • One on one mentoring and supervision is provided • Come out and learn safe shooting practices & have fun at the same time • Rob & Krista Quesnel at 519-935-2444 www.bpsportsmen.com

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Recreation Programs Family Day

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula encourages families to have some fun on Family Day, February 17, 2020!

Activities may include: • Billiards - Lloyds Smoke Shop • Fish hatchery tour & BBQ - Bruce Peninsula Sportsmen’s Club • Horse-drawn hay/sleigh ride Bluewater Park • Skating with RBC - Wiarton arena • Snowshoeing & Skiing - Sauble Cross Country Ski Trails • Spaghetti Dinner - Propeller Club/Meeting Place • Recreation Programmer at 519-534-1400 ext. 132 or email karen.neerhof@southbrucepeninsula.com

Fishing

• Bruce Peninsula Sportsmen's Association • BPSA have been in the hatchery business since 1968, started by raising fish in a pond at the Wiarton Golf Course • BPSA raises and stocks over 180,000 Rainbow & Brown Trout each year for stocking in area waters • Volunteer opportunities to feed the fish in the fish hatchery • Kids and Community Living Fishing Days are held each year. Please check our website for dates and times at www.bpsportsmen.com • Bruce Mallard, 519-534-1274, www.sbpsportsmen.com

Wiarton Fitness Centre

• Various classes offered: Spin, Tabata, Yoga, Intervals, Kids Karate, Pound Rockout, Personal Training & so much more for all ages & levels!

• Memberships, day passes & drop in passes for residents and tourists • Now offering a monthly "no commitment" membership for only $67 (taxes included) • Fully certified staff • For further information, call the Fitness Centre, 519-5346000, email: wiartonfitness@bell.net, website: www.wiartonfitnesscentre.com

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Outdoor Fitness Equipment

Need a little exercise but don’t have any fitness equipment?

Now you can start to tone up at Bluewater Park and Sauble Beach!

• 4 stations at Sauble Beach • 5 stations in Bluewater Park • Users apply their own body weight as resistance for a cardio vascular and resistance workout • A high-quality workout for novice to experienced

Adopt-A-Garden

The Adopt-a-Garden Program in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula is an opportunity for the community to become involved in the maintenance and creation of existing garden areas in numerous open spaces and community parks.

The program is open to businesses, individuals, and organizations/clubs. Gardeners would maintain the adopted garden from May to October, maintain and general clean-up and beautification of existing gardens on public lands and weed control. The Town will be responsible for removal of the excess weeds and litter the gardeners have removed.

For more information, contact the Facilities Coordinator, 519-534-1400 ext. 146 or email gord.glover@southbrucepeninsula.com

Wiarton Community Gardens

Get active outdoors while working in your garden, grow and enjoy own fresh food and save money on groceries. Rent a 32 square-foot garden (4’x8’) at Gateway Haven County of Bruce Long Term Care (access on Mary Street). The garden beds are ready to be planted. You plant the seeds or plants and watch them grow. There are various tools available in the garden shed as well as a hose to water.

Partnership between the Town of South Bruce Peninsula and the County of Bruce.

For further information, contact Recreation Programmer at 519-534-1400 ext. 132 or email karen.neerhof@southbrucepeninsula.com

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Recreation Programs Ryusei Karate Do

Continuing program from September to June Thursdays 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Ages 5-12 Thursdays 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. – Ages 13+ Peninsula Shores District School, Wiarton Parents are encouraged to take the class with their children • Ryusei Karate-Do is a traditional style of karate that combines the punches, kicks, strikes and blocks typical of karate as well as throws, joint locks and pressure point tactics. Focus on self-defense and realizing individual potential in martial arts. Not a sports-oriented group.

• Taught by: Peter Zehr and Matt Mannerow, 5th degree black belt, Shihan (master instructors). Both have travelled to Japan to train directly under Sakamoto Sensei, head of Ryusei Karate-Do International.

• Recreation Programmer 519-534-1400, ext. 132 or email karen.neerhof@southbrucepeninsula.com • • • • •

Lawn Bowling

• Are you looking for summer fun? Try Lawn Bowling at the Sauble Sandpipers Lawn Bowling Club at the Community Centre Complex! FREE lessons with no obligation. No special equipment required other than running shoes.

• Simple to learn but hard to master. Club open 4days/week, June-Thanksgiving. Members play in teams on Tuesdays and Thursday.

• Bob Bowman at 519-422-2548 or bob.allen.bowman@gmail.com

Line Dancing

• Mondays 7-10 pm • Sauble Beach Community Centre • Pat Pallas, 519-422-3851 or email pjpallas@hotmail.com

March Break Program

Fun activities for children to enjoy Monday to Thursday during March Break! Each day features a different activity which may include: • Laser tag in Kitchener • Bowling & a movie in Owen Sound!

• Go Bananas Climbing Adventure in Kitchener • Watch for a complete listing in the spring of 2020!

• Registration dates: February 25, 5-6pm Community Services Dept. & February 26, 5-6pm Hepworth School • Pre-registration is required.

• Joanne 519-534-0135 or email grannylancaster@sympatico.ca

Minor Baseball

• Boys and Girls ages 4 & up • Season June to August • Watch the Wiarton Echo for registration dates Deb 519-534-2331 or Amanda, 519-534-5340

Sauble Soccer • • • • •

Boys and Girls ages 4–15 Season June to August Watch the Wiarton Echo for registration dates Terry Arnold email saublesoccer@hotmail.com www.saublesoccer.com

Bruce Peninsula Minor Hockey

• Boys and Girls ages 4 & up • Season October to March • Registration Information - contact BPMHA's Board Secretary by email: s.bpmha@gmail.com or visit website for online registration information and dates.

• www.northbrucehockey.com

Pickleball

Mondays & Thursdays 7:00–9:00 pm January-December Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 pm April-June September-November Amabel Sauble School Gym Daily fees & annual memberships available Ages: 21 & over Pickleball is a combination of tennis (net 3’ off ground), table tennis (racquet) and badminton (court size) with the use of a plastic perforated ball. Racquets are available for use. Please wear indoor running shoes.

• Recreation Programmer at 519-534-1400 ext. 132 or email karen.neerhof@southbrucepeninsula.com • • • • • •

Senior Games

• Each spring, various local Senior Games are offered in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula for those 55 years and over. Participants will enjoy fellowship and some friendly competition, with the main emphasis on FUN! Local events include: Bid Euchre, Contract Bridge, Euchre, Pickleball, Shuffleboard & Tennis. Winners at the local level can advance to District Senior Games.

• Recreation Programmer at 519-534-1400 ext. 132 or email: karen.neerhof@southbrucepeninsula.com

Wiarton Figure Skating Club

Boys and Girls ages 3 & up Friday evenings October to March Watch the Wiarton Echo for registration dates Deanna Vokes at 519-379-5017, email deevokes@hotmail.com • Wiarton Skating Club Facebook page • • • •

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Recreation Programs Sauble Beach Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Club

• 931 Sauble Falls Parkway (north of Sauble Falls) • Warm up in the chalet after being out on 19 km of crosscountry ski trails or 14 km of snowshoe trails • Day and season passes available • www.skisauble.freehostia.com • Email skisauble1@hotmail.com

Skateboard/Scooter

• Granny Lancaster Skateboard Park, Wiarton • Stay tuned for more details on learning skateboard and scooter skills from Jordon Sterling

Public Skating

• Wiarton Arena October-March • For dates & times check Town website www.southbrucepeninsula.com/en/townhall/recreationpro grams.asp • Recreation Programmer at 519-534-1400 ext. 132 or email karen.neerhof@southbrucepeninsula.com

Shinny Hockey

• Wiarton Arena October-March • For dates & times check Town website www.southbrucepeninsula.com/en/townhall/recreationpro grams.asp • Recreation Programmer at 519-534-1400 ext. 132 or email karen.neerhof@southbrucepeninsula.com

Taoist Tai Chi • • • • •

Tai Chi for your pain relief Beginner class Thursday 9:30-11:00 am Continuing class Thursday 10:00 am-12:00 noon Sauble Beach Community Centre Paul Thompson, 519-371-9179, go to Taoist.org

Sauble Beach Tennis Club

• Adult Round Robins Mondays 6:00 pm • Bannister Park across from Sauble Beach Community Centre • Ann Lachance, 519-422-2663

Wiarton Tennis Club

• Seniors drop-in play on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10am-12 noon • Bluewater Park Tennis Courts, Wiarton • Grace Wood, at 519-534-4488, email graceandbuster@aol.com

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Beginner Youth Tennis Lessons

July 8–12: 9:00–10:30 am July 15–19: 9:00–10:30 am Bluewater Park Tennis Courts Ages: 7–13 years Fee: $75.00 per resident (non-resident fees apply) Instructor: Dot Roy Students will learn basic strokes including the forehand, backhand, volley, overhead and serve. Lessons will include a tennis movement warm-up and a cool down at the end of class. Tennis scoring, etiquette and rules will be incorporated into play. A new tennis racquet is included in the fee. Tennis balls will be provided.

Consistency, precision and finally power will be the direction given to the students.

• Recreation Programmer at 519-534-1400 ext. 132 or email karen.neerhof@southbrucepeninsula.com • • • • • • •

Intermediate Tennis Lessons

July 22–26: 9:00–10:30 am Bluewater Park Tennis Courts Ages: 9–15 Fee: $60.00 per resident (non-resident fees apply) Instructor: Dot Roy Completion of Youth Tennis Program or basic knowledge of the game required. Focus on improving stroke technique, of forehand, backhand, volley and effective serving. Learn tennis etiquette and rules. Add lobs, half volleys, top spin and slice to game. Introduce tactical strategies and fitness. Build consistency and understand precision vs. power • Recreation Programmer at 519-534-1400 ext. 132 or email karen.neerhof@southbrucepeninsula.com • • • • • •

La Petite Tennis Lessons

July 29–August 2: 9:00-10:00 am Bluewater Park Tennis Courts Ages: 3–6 years Fee: $45.00 per resident (non-resident fees apply) Instructor: Dot Roy has been teaching children in Wiarton and Florida for over 8 years • A new Tennis Canada approved program designed to teach tennis with unique methods. Children talk about animals and learn how to “walk the dog”, the “elephant trunk ball toss” and the “rocket ship blast off”. A gentle warm-up and lots of fun! Parents are welcome and encouraged to participate.

• Recreation Programmer at 519-534-1400 ext. 132 or email karen.neerhof@southbrucepeninsula.com • • • • •

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Recreation Programs Outdoor Walking

Lose the loafers, give the heels a break, lace up your hiking boots and head for the trails! Walk the many hiking trails while discovering rare wildflowers, trees and ferns; see unique and fascinating rock formations and the beautiful turquoise water of Georgian Bay. • Bruce Trail: World famous footpath from Niagara Falls to Tobermory • Bruce Peninsula Mountain Biking Adventure Park: Mountain bikers, hikers, cross-country skiers and snowshoers can enjoy over 15 km of trail ranging from single to double-track.

• Cape Croker Park Boardwalk: a 2 km stroll along the boardwalk through a significant wetland • Jones Bluff Loop: Part of the Bruce Trail, just north of Wiarton on the Neyaashiinigmiing Aboriginal Reserve, this is a moderate 8 km, 3-hour hike • Colpoy’s, Rankin & Sawmill Ski Trails: Wiarton, Sauble Falls & Hepworth: Hike, mountain bike or cross-country ski. Well maintained, all season trails.

• Petrel Point: A Federation of Ontario Naturalists’ nature reserve, the boardwalk runs both sides of the road, snakes through cedar brush bordering the fen • Spirit Rock – Corran Trails: Wiarton – Historic ruins with spiral staircase down the escarpment • Oliphant Fen Boardwalk: A 470-meter accessible boardwalk with bumper boards through a delicate wetland with unique views of flora and fauna • Sauble Beach: Walk along one of the greatest beaches

Yoga

• Classes offered in Sauble Beach and Oliphant • Elaine at Sauble Beach Yoga, 519-534-1108, www.SaubleBeachYoga.com • Classes offered at Wiarton Community Centre and Wiarton Legion • Michael Redick, 519-374-7469, email michaelredickyoga@gmail.com

Zumba Gold Dance Fitness

• Fun dance fitness for anyone • Classes offered Tuesday morning in Sauble Beach Community Centre and Thursday evenings in Wiarton Arena upstairs • BJ Guest, Licensed Zumba Instructor 519-534-3687 home, 519-374-7785 mobile, email guestpbj@gmail.com

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Special Events Year Round • • • • •

Family Story Time, Tuesdays 11am, Wiarton Public Library Family Story Time, Wednesdays 11am, Sauble Beach Public Library Tech Talk, by appointment, Wiarton & Sauble Public Library Movie Matinee, 3rd Wednesday 2pm, Sauble Public Library Movie Matinee, 3rd Thursday 2pm, Wiarton Public Library

June • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

May 22-Sept. 18: Wednesdays 6-9pm, Bluewater Cruisers Car Show, Bluewater Park Wiarton May 22-October 4: Fridays 10am-2pm, Farmers Market, Downtown Wiarton June 25-September 17: Tuesdays 6pm-sunset, Sauble Beach Cruiser Nights, Sauble Beach June 29-September 1: Saturdays 6pm, Stock Car Racing, Sauble Speedway NOTE: Every effort is made to June 1: North Grey Bruce Walk for ALS, Bluewater Park, Wiarton include as many events as June 2: Pancake & Sausage Brunch, 10am-1pm, Elsinore Community Centre possible. Occasionally errors June 5: Karaoke with Lenny, 6-8pm, Propeller Club Wiarton occur, and we apologize for any June 8: Wiarton Rotary Amazing Race, Regal Point Elk Farm inconvenience. Refer to Pages 9June 8: Air & Auto Extravaganza, 10am-4pm, Wiarton Keppel International 11 for Community Group contact Airport information.

June 8: Fish Fry, 4-7pm, Wiarton Curling Club June 13: Fraud Awareness for Seniors, 11am, Wiarton Library For any changes, updates or to June 14-15: Minor Lacrosse Tournament, Wiarton Community Centre add your event to the listing, June 15: Summer Starts Here, Sauble Beach please notify: Recreation June 16: Sunday Funday, Bluewater Park Wiarton Programmer, 519-534-1400 ext.

June 19: Movie Night, 6pm, Propeller Club Wiarton 132, email June 22: Sauble Town Square Grand Opening, Sauble Beach karen.neerhof@southbrucepenins June 22: Lion’s Tail Motorcycle Ride for Charity, Bluewater Park Pavilion, ula.com Wiarton June 28: Skate Jam, 1-4pm, Granny Lancaster Skate Park, Wiarton Information is subject to June 30: Concert with Al Crawford, 2-4pm, Earth Bound Gardens change.

July • • • • • • • • • • •

June 30-July 1: Friends of the Library Book Sale 9am-4pm, Wiarton Public Library May 22-Sept. 18: Wednesdays 6-9pm, Bluewater Cruisers Car Show, Bluewater Park Wiarton May 22-October 4: Fridays 10am-2pm, Farmers Market, Downtown Wiarton June 25-September 17: Tuesdays 6pm-sunset, Sauble Beach Cruiser Nights, Sauble Beach June 29-September 1: Saturdays 6pm, Stock Car Racing, Sauble Speedway July 4-25: Tuesday Night Street Dance, 7-9pm, Sauble Beach Town Square July 1: Canada Day Celebrations, Sauble Beach & Wiarton July 5: Pie & Ice Cream, 6pm, Elsinore Community Centre July 5: Roast Beef Dinner, St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Wiarton July 7: Interdenominational Service, Bluewater Pavilion Wiarton July 8: Concert with Assorted Affair, 2-4pm, Earth Bound Gardens • July 14: Concert with Uke 3 Ladies, 2-4pm, Earth Bound Gardens • July 15: Sauble Sandpipers Dessert Bridge, Sauble Beach Community Centre • July 19-21: Slow Pitch Tournament, Bannister Park, Sauble Beach • July 20: Sauble Sandpipers Scottish Night, Sauble Beach Community Centre • July 20-21; Birds of Prey Demonstrations in the garden 10am-4pm each day, Earth Bound Gardens • July 21: Concert with Our Shotgun Wedding, 2-4pm, Earth Bound Gardens • July 21: Wiarton Sunday Funday, Bluewater Park Wiarton • July 28: Concert with Halfway North, 2-4pm, Earth Bound Gardens

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May 22-Sept. 18: Wednesdays 6-9pm, Bluewater Cruisers Car Show, Bluewater Park Wiarton May 22-October 4: Fridays 10am-2pm, Farmers Market, Downtown Wiarton June 25-September 17: Tuesdays 6pm-sunset, Sauble Beach Cruiser Nights, Sauble Beach June 29-September 1: Saturdays 6pm, Stock Car Racing, Sauble Speedway August 2-5: 82nd Annual Wiarton Rotary Village Fair, Bluewater Park Wiarton August 3: Kids Fishing Derby, 1-3pm, Sauble River Marina & Lodge Resort August 4: Concert & Barbeque, 5pm, North Sauble Church August 4: Concert with Josh Ritchie, 2-4pm, Earthbound Gardens August 4: Annual Firefighters Beef BBQ, Wiarton Arena August 5: Shore to Shore Road Race, Oliphant to Wiarton August 6: Sandpipers Entertainment Night, Sauble Beach Community Centre August 8: Grey Bruce Animal Shelter Craft Show, Sauble Beach Community Centre August 9: Fish Fry, 5:30pm, Elsinore Community Centre August 10: Subaru Bruce Peninsula Multisport Race August 10-11: Chainsaw carving with Colin Brown, 10am-2pm, Earthbound Gardens August 10: Sauble Sandfest, Classic Car Show & Sauble’s God Talent, Sauble Beach August 11: Concert with Assorted Affair, 2-4pm, Earthbound Gardens August 11: 8KM Walk/Run on the beach, Sauble Beach August 16: Rib & Fries Feast, Allenford Curling Club August 18: Wiarton Sunday Funday, Bluewater Park Wiarton August 18: Concert with Al Crawford Late Night Radio, 2-4pm, Earthbound Gardens August 20-23: Guitar Festival, Sauble Beach Community Centre August 21: South Bruce Peninsula Food Bank Fundraising Dinner, Wiarton Community Centre August 23: Fish Dinner, St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Wiarton August 23-25: Minor Ball Mite Tournament, Bluewater Park & Dan Davidson Ball Diamonds, Wiarton August 25: Concert with The Fair Wind, 2-4pm, Earthbound Gardens

September

May 22-Sept. 18: Wednesdays 6-9pm, Bluewater Cruisers Car Show, Bluewater Park Wiarton May 22-October 4: Fridays 10am-2pm, Farmers Market, Downtown Wiarton June 25-September 17: Tuesdays 6pm-sunset, Sauble Beach Cruiser Nights, Sauble Beach June 29-September 1: Saturdays 6pm, Stock Car Racing, Sauble Speedway NOTE: Every effort is made September 1: Concert TBA, 2-4pm, Earthbound Gardens to include as many events as possible. Occasionally errors September 4: Karaoke with Lenny, 6-8pm, Propeller Club Wiarton September 14: Sauble Sandpipers Dinner & Dance, Sauble Beach Community Centre occur, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

September 15: Terry Fox Run, Bluewater Park Wiarton September 18: Movie Night, 6pm, Propeller Club Wiarton For any changes, updates or September 20-21: Scrapbook Crop Until You Drop, Sauble Beach Community Centre to add your event to the st September 20-22: 151 Wiarton District Agricultural Fair, Bluewater Park Wiarton listing, please notify: September 22: Wiarton Sunday Funday, Bluewater Park Wiarton Recreation Programmer September 30: Sauble Sandpipers Bid Euchre Tournament, 6pm, Sauble Beach 519-534-1400 ext. 132 Community Centre karen.neerhof@ October southbrucepeninsula.com • May 22-October 4: Fridays 10am-2pm, Farmers Market, Downtown Wiarton Information is subject to • October 2: Karaoke with Lenny, 6-8pm, Propeller Club Wiarton change.

• October 13: Sauble Cruisers 50’s Dance, 8pm, Sauble Beach Community Centre • October 16: Movie Night, 6pm, Propeller Club Wiarton Refer to Pages 9-11 for • October 20: Registration Social, 2-4pm, Wiarton Curling Club Community Group contact • October 25 – Turkey Dinner, St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Wiarton information.

• October 26: Turkey Dinner, Park Head Community Centre • October 26-27: Learn to Curl for free, 2-4pm, Wiarton Curling Club • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Special Events November • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

November 6: Karaoke with Lenny, 6-8pm, Propeller Club Wiarton November 7: Bid Euchre, 1pm, Propeller Club Wiarton November 8: Opening & Welcome BBQ, 4-7pm, Wiarton Curling Club November 9: Sauble Sandpipers Christmas Arts & Crafts Show with Bid Euchre Tournament, 11am-3pm, Sauble Beach Community Centre November 10: Little Rocks Junior Curling, Wiarton Curling Club November 11: Remembrance Day Services, Wiarton & Hepworth/Shallow Lake Legions November 14: Bid Euchre, 1pm, Propeller Club Wiarton November 15-17: Fish Derby, Sauble River Marina November 16: Stone Classic Bonspiel, Grey Bruce Foundation Hospital, Wiarton Curling Club November 16: Mrs. Claus’ One Stop Shop, Wiarton Arena November 20: Movie Night, 6pm, Propeller Club Wiarton November 21: Bid Euchre, 1pm, Propeller Club Wiarton November 22-23: Scrapbook Crop Until You Drop, Sauble Beach Community Centre November 23: Hunters’ Bonspiel, Wiarton Curling club November 23: Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Market, 8:30am-3pm, Amabel Sauble School November 27: Senior Men’s Circuit Bonspiel, Wiarton Curling Club November 28: Bid Euchre Tournament, 12noon, Propeller Club Wiarton

December • • • • • • • • • • •

December 1: Annual Christmas Pot Luck & Auction, 5pm, Elsinore Community Centre December 4: Karaoke with Lenny, 6-8pm, Propeller Club Wiarton December 5: Bid Euchre, 1pm, Propeller Club Wiarton December 7: Santa Breakfast, 9am-12noon, Wiarton Arena December 7: Annual Craft Show, 9am-3pm, Propeller Club Wiarton December 7: Wiarton Santa Claus Parade, 6:30pm, Wiarton December 9: Sauble Sandpipers Christmas Dinner, Sauble Beach Community Centre December 12: Bid Euchre, 1pm, Propeller Club Wiarton December 18: Movie Night, 6pm, Propeller Club Wiarton December 19: Bid Euchre, 1pm, Propeller Club Wiarton December 31: Sauble Sandpipers New Year’s Eve Party, Sauble Beach Community Centre

January-March 2020 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

January 2: Bid Euchre, 1pm, Propeller Club Wiarton January 9: Bid Euchre, 1pm, Propeller Club Wiarton January 11: Intra (Inner) Club Women’s Bonspiel, Wiarton Curling Club January 15: Movie Night, 6pm, Propeller Club Wiarton January 16: Bid Euchre, 1pm, Propeller Club Wiarton January 17-18: Winterfest, Sauble Beach January 18: The Bongspiel, Wiarton Curling Club January 23: Bid Euchre, 1pm, Propeller Club Wiarton January 30: Bid Euchre Tournament, 12noon, Propeller Club Wiarton January 30-February 2: Lions Club Hockey Tournament, Wiarton Community Centre February 1: Groundhog Bonspiel, Wiarton Curling Club February 2: Wiarton Willie Festival, Wiarton February 5: Karaoke with Lenny, 6-8pm, Propeller Club Wiarton February 17: Family Day Activities, Wiarton & Sauble Beach February 19: Movie Night, 6pm, Propeller Club Wiarton February 19: Senior Men’s Circuit Bonspiel, Wiarton Curling Club February 22: Women’s Open Bonspiel, Wiarton Curling Club March 1: Family Bonspiel, Wiarton Curling Club March 9-12: Youth Focus March Break Activities, Propeller Club, Wiarton March 14: St. Pats Bonspiel, Wiarton Curling Club March 21-22 & March 28-29: Wiarton Rotary Maple Magic, Regal Point Elk Farm

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NOTE: Every effort is made to include as many events as possible. Occasionally errors occur, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

For any changes, updates or to add your event to the listing, please notify: Recreation Programmer 519-534-1400 ext. 132 karen.neerhof@ southbrucepeninsula.com Information is subject to change.

Refer to Pages 9-11 for Community Group contact information.

Municipal Information Chief Administrative Office

Chief Administrative Officer: 519-534-1400 Ext 121, email: brad.mcroberts@southbrucepeninisula.com The Town of South Bruce Peninsula’s administration has undergone significant transformation resulting in the development of new positions and new departments to better serve the community. Along with this reorganization we have undertaken significant information technology improvements to our computer and communication systems to permit greater operational efficiencies. With these updates we will be able to invest in systems to better serve the community.

We are looking forward to the year ahead as we have several key projects and studies being undertaken. These include a Recreation Master Plan, a new Town website, a Road Needs Study, a Sauble Water Servicing Master Plan, and improvements to our Asset Management Plan. We are investing in our underground and above ground infrastructure by initiating design projects for the reconstruction of Mary Street, Ames Street, Elm Street, Gould Street, Pengally Avenue, Berford Street and Lakeshore Boulevard. These investments will permit future growth in development and provide greater economic opportunities for the Town as a whole. Construction for the new Sauble Town Square is underway and we are looking forward to the Grand Opening celebration on June 22, 2019. I am excited to be leading Town staff through these significant and critical projects and look forward to engaging the community in each of them.

We are also excited to have launched our new community engagement platform “Open Mic South Bruce Peninsula” and will be using this platform as part of our community engagement on all the various projects being undertaken this year.

Should you have any concerns or questions please feel free to reach out and contact me.

Brad McRoberts, MPA, P. Eng.

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Municipal Information Emergency Services Department

DIAL 9-1-1 in an emergency

Fire Chief: 519-534-1400 ext. 142, email: daniel.robinson@southbrucepeninsula.com Recreational Fire Safety: Never leave a recreational fire unattended, choose a site with water access, make sure you are a safe distance from buildings, trees and other combustibles (4 meters), keep your campfire contained in a non-combustible burning device (i.e. tire rim) and a maximum size of 2 feet x 2 feet x 2 feet. Only burn clean dry wood no larger than the burning device and always make sure that it is completely extinguished before leaving the site.

Civic Addressing: Emergency responders rely on accurate civic addressing to support emergency services.

Please ensure that your address is clearly visible from the roadway.

Fireworks:

Fireworks may only be set off on pre-set days unless a fireworks permit has been obtained.

The dates for 2019 are May 19, May 20, June 30, July 1, July 3 and July 4th. Fireworks may only be set off on these approved days and between the hours of 7pm and 11 pm. You must be 18 years or older to set off fireworks and may only set them off on your own land or land authorized by the owner. The setting off fireworks in public areas or on public lands is strictly prohibited.

Flying Lanterns: “Flying Lanterns” resemble small paper hot air balloons and are fuelled by an open flame. They are sold under a variety of different names including flying lanterns, Chinese lanterns, sky candles, wish lanterns, Hawaii lanterns and Koning lanterns. The burning and/or releasing of these lanterns is strictly prohibited in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula as they have the potential to become fire hazards because of their volatile and unpredictable flight path.

Are You Prepared?

If an emergency happens, it may take emergency workers some time to get to you. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours. Every household should have an emergency plan which will help family members to know what to do in an emergency.

Public Alerting: The primary method for public alerting in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula will be via radio broadcasts and website updates. The website address is www.southbrucepeninsula.com Evacuation Centre’s: The evacuation centres for the Town of South Bruce Peninsula are in Wiarton at the Wiarton Community Centre and Area (526 Taylor Street) and in Sauble Beach at the Sauble Beach Community Centre (30 Community Centre Drive) Want more information? Go to our website www.southbrucepeninsula.com or call the Town of South Bruce Peninsula 519-534-1400 ext. 120

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Municipal Information Corporate Services Department Director of Corporate Services: 519-534-1400 ext. 106, email: karmen.krueger@southbrucepeninsula.com Deputy Treasurer: 519-534-1400 ext. 105, email: annette.robson@southbrucepeninsula.com Clerk: 519-534-1400 ext. 122, email: angie.cathrae@southbrucepeninsula.com Deputy Clerk: 519-534-1400 ext. 120, email: cherry.wyonch@southbrucepeninsula.com The Corporate Services Department is responsible for providing legislative support to Council and administrative and financial services to residents and municipal departments.

The following is a list of Corporate Services responsibilities: • • • • • • • • • •

Coordination of the annual budgeting, financial reporting and audit processes Cash, investment and debt Management functions Tax billing, collection and maintaining property tax records Water and sewer billing, collection and maintaining water and sewer records General accounts receivable billing and collection Processing of accounts payable Administering employee payroll and benefits IT functions for the Town, including hardware and software maintenance, upgrading, network support and maintaining the municipality's web page Administering the municipality’s risk management and insurance programs Monitoring reserve and reserve fund balances

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Burial permits Civil marriage solemnization Marriage licenses Council agendas, by-laws and minutes Council support Municipal elections Livestock claims Lottery licenses Vital statistics Commissioning of Oaths and Affidavits Freedom of Information Records Management Accessibility Sale of municipal property Parking ticket administration

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Municipal Information Community Services Department

Director of Community Services: 519-534-1400 ext. 145, email: bill.klingenberg@southbrucepeninsula.com The Community Services Department is responsible for providing building, by-law enforcement, parking, planning administration and support, economic development, recreation, parks and facility services to the community.

A Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan will be developed to provide ground work for future decisions and investment in the Town as it relates to recreation, parks, trails, and cultural items such as theatre, music and heritage. Please look for your opportunity to engage with us soon! A final report scheduled to be presented to Council in early October 2019. Any interested groups or individuals may contact the Director of Community Services.

Building Division

Chief Building Official: 519-534-1400 ext. 127, email: russell.gilkinson@southbrucepeninsula.com Building Inspector: 519-534-1400 ext. 140, email: tara.davis@southbrucepeninsula.com Responsible for ensuring that all construction in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula conforms to the Ontario Building Code, Town By-laws and other applicable laws. Building Permits (building, plumbing, conditional, demolition, change of use, sign, tent) are required to construct, renovate and/or alter existing or new buildings or structures. It is recommended that you discuss your project in the early stages to avoid any unforeseen circumstances or delays.

By-Law Division

By-law Enforcement/Animal Control/Property Standards Officer: 519-534-1400 ext. 143, email: alicia.abel@southbrucepeninsula.com Dogs must be leashed when not on your private property or in a designated “DOLRA” dog park. Always pick-up after your dog when you are off your property. Dogs are required to have a valid license at all times. Licences can be obtained at Town Hall.

If you have a wildlife concern, please contact Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (1-866-514-2327) The Sauble Beach By-Law helps everyone to enjoy Sauble Beach. Motorized vehicles, generators, barbecues/or any device for cooking, horses, tents or camping, alcohol and fires are not permitted on the municipal beach at Sauble Beach.

Dogs are not permitted on the beach from June 1st to Labour Day. Paid Parking is in effect in identified areas of Sauble Beach from June 1st to Labour Day between the hours of 8am-5pm.

Economic Development Division

Economic Development Officer: 519-534-1400 ext. 148, email: danielle.edwards@southbrucepeninsula.com The Economic Development Division provides dedicated support to the business community, fostering a prosperous and sustainable economy to enhance the community’s quality of life. Our responsibility includes the attraction, retention, and expansion of businesses and business opportunities within South Bruce Peninsula.

For additional information on the Town’s economic development activities or to receive assistance in locating or expanding your business in the Town, please contact the Economic Development Officer. We are pleased to assist you with all your business development and relocation needs.

Parks and Facilities Division

Facilities Coordinator: 519-534-1400 ext. 146, email: gord.glover@southbrucepeninsula.com The Town has numerous beaches, rivers, lakes, playgrounds, sports fields, trails, green space, campground, community centres and pavilions that are located in the municipality. Staff maintain all town-owned facilities, offering excellent customer service in a small-town setting. Wanting to reserve a facility, contact the Recreation Programmer.

Recreation Division

Recreation Programmer: 519-534-1400 ext. 132, email: karen.neerhof@southbrucepeninsula.com Get active and play your way, every day for 30 minutes as part of a healthy, balanced, stress free lifestyle! Take part in the numerous recreational opportunities throughout the year offered by the Town and community groups. Have an idea for a new program? Contact us!

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Municipal Information Public Works Department Director of Public Works: 519-534-1400 ext. 133, email: lara.widdifield@southbrucepeninsula.com Manager of Operations: 519-534-1400 etc. 131, email: chris.cornfield@southbrucepeninsula.com Permits • Entranceway Permit, Civic Address/911 Sign, Cut Permit, Logging Permit, Move Permit, Temporary Road Closures Cemeteries • Bayview Cemetery, 441042 Elm St, Wiarton • Edgehill Cemetery, 247 Bruce Road 9, Colpoy’s Bay • Red Bay Cemetery, 395 Huron Rd, Red Bay Water and Wastewater • During Business Hours – 519-534-1400 • After Hours Emergency (Wiarton) – 519-534-1400 and follow the prompts • After Hours Emergency (Former Amabel Twp.) – 519-534-1400 and follow the prompts Leaf Pickup • Early November – check newspaper and Town website for pick-up schedule Garbage Collection • Inquiries – Waste Management, 1-888-7303344 Recycling Collection • Inquiries – Bruce Area Recycling, 519-7975557,1-800-794-9770

Landfill • 1249 Sauble Falls Parkway (between Oliphant and Sauble Beach) • May 1 to October 31 Tuesday to Saturday: 8:30 am – 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm • June 15 to Labour Day Monday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday to Saturday: 8:30 am – 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Only Bagged Garbage and Recycling on Sundays – no heavy material) • November 1 to April 30 Tuesday, Friday and Saturday: 8:30 am – 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm • The landfill site will close the gates to incoming traffic 15 minutes prior to every closing time Household Hazardous Waste • Three collection events in June, July and August • Inquiries – County of Bruce, 519-881-2400, 1-877-681-1291 ext. 4 Locates – Call Before You Dig • Contact Ontario One Call 1-800-400-2255 www.on1call.com

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Bluewater Park Campground Nestled in the beauty of the Niagara Escarpment, this cozy campground offers seasonal, overnight and tent camping on Colpoy's Bay waterfront in picturesque Bluewater Park, Wiarton. Open May 15 to October 15.

Directions From Tobermory: Hwy 6 South to Wiarton, turn left (east) at the traffic lights on William Street, and left into Campground entrance.

From Owen Sound: Hwy 6 north to Hepworth, turn right (north) at the traffic lights to Wiarton. Turn right (east) at the traffic lights on William Street, and left into the Campground entrance.

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Features and Amenities 54 overnight campsites • Hot Showers 40 seasonal campsites • Municipal Boat Launch • Municipal Swimming Pool Check-in Time: 2:00 p.m.

Check-out Time: 11:00 a.m.

• Outdoor Fitness Equipment • Picnic Pavilion Accessible Washrooms Baseball Diamond • Playground • Splash Pad Dumping Station Free Wi-Fi Hot Spot • Tennis Courts Historical Train Station • Wiarton Willie

Nearby Attractions Bruce Trail Dog Park Farmer’s Market Golf Courses Great Fishing Laundromat Restaurants Shopping

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Reservations May 15 to October 15 .... 519-534-1400 ext. 316 ...... bluewater.campground@southbrucepeninsula.com January 2 to May 14 ...... 519-534-1400 ext. 132 ..... karen.neerhof@southbrucepeninsula.com