Village of Port Williams

Recreation

Recreation Programs, Events and Facilities

Port Williams Recreation Dept.

PW Recreation Director - Laura Jacobs
pwrecreation@ns.aliantzinc.ca
902-698-9086

Adult Fitness Programs for 50+ and Retirees:

Indoor Walking Group:
Every Monday and Friday at 9:00 a.m. Find your own pace and rhythm to the tunes of rock and roll. Port Williams Community Centre.

Acadia's Active Aging:
The successful Acadia University program run by students of the Exercise Training Practicum. This program is focused on improving health through aerobic, flexibility and strength exercise. Seniors of all abilities are welcome!
Two sessions per week:
Tuesday mornings 10:30-11:30am & Thursday's 4:30-5:30pmlocation: Port Williams Community Center.

New session in the Spring- starts May 1st, 2018
$30.00/10 week session, or $50.00 for a couple
option to pay $2.00 drop in
Please register at the Village Office or by contacting Laura Jacobs.
Phone: 902-698-9086 email: pwrecreation@ns.aliantzinc.ca

Chair Yoga
Wednesday @ 9:00am Gentle-style yoga class ideal for seniors, people with limited mobility, and those looking to reduce stress levels. Gentle chair yoga can be practiced by almost anyone at any age.
$4.00/class – no pre-registration required

Kids Programs:

NEW! Tumblebugs
Saturdays @ 11:15am - starts April 7th, 2018
Very popular 8 week program for children ages 3 - 5 years old and their parent or caregiver. Tumblebugs teaches basic movement activities and modified gymnastics that are fun, safe and developmentally appropriate. Tumble on over and check it out!
cost: FREE
location: PWES gymnasium

NEW! Family Fitness Time
Tuesdays @ 6:00pm - starts April 3rd, 2018
Come out with your family to a great night of movement and enjoyment. This is time for all family members to get active and enjoy spending time together.
All ages and abilities are welcome!
cost: FREE
location: PWES gymnasium

NEW! Family Pick-up Basketball
Thursdays @ 6:30pm - starts April 5th, 2018
cost: FREE
location: PWES gymnasium

Adult Programs

Yoga
Mondays @ 7:00-8:00 pm.
Bring your mat, and a smile - all levels are welcome and encouraged!
$4.00/class - no pre-registration required!

Zumba
Mondays @ 5:30pm.
Dance to great music, with great people, and burn a ton of calories without even realizing it.
$4.00/class – no pre-registration required

F.I.T. Class- F – Functional, I – Interval, T – Training
Tuesdays @ 9:00am and Thursdays @ 7:00pm
Using a combination of body weight strength training, plyometric movements, at constantly varied intervals and circuits! Each exercise can be tapered to your fitness level, so if you are beginner or “superman”, you can still get the workout that is right for you. Plus, the group dynamic builds accountability, encouragement and motivation and FUN! Bring indoor sneakers & water!
$5.00/class

NEW! Intro to Tai Chi
Thursdays @ 6:00pm- April 5 - 26th, 2018
Tai Chi is slow and gentle and doesn't leave you breathless. Western science is now finding that, contrary to our usual ideas about exercise, Tai Chi increases muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and even aerobic conditioning, without pain, strain or exertion. Practicing Tai Chi brings awareness to & benefits all aspects of our physical, mental, emotional, & spiritual health.  Tai Chi is, all gain - no pain!
cost: 4 weeks for $20.00, or $5.00 drop in
location: Port Williams Community Centre

(please note- we want all our programs to be fully accessible, if cost is an issue feel free to contact us)

More kids' and adult programs are in development- please stay tuned for updates!!

Events:

Winter Frolic- January 28th, 2018
Port Williams Days - June 8-9th, 2018
Summer Day Camps - July/August - details coming soon!
Remembrance Day Service- November 4th
Christmas Tree Lighting

The Port Williams Recreation Committee oversees the operation of the recreation activities and facilities operated by the Village of Port Williams. The committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Village Office boardroom at 7:30 pm.

Wayne Blenkhorn, Chairperson
tel: 902-542-7141
email: wayne@post-office.ca

                         Groups and Organizations

Port Williams Scotiables Run/Walk Club:
Tuesdays @ 6:30pm and Saturdays @ 8:30am.
We would like to welcome runners of ALL levels (beginner to hardcore) as well as walkers to our club. Membership is FREE! We meet twice a week at the Port Williams Community Centre (youth room). Come when you can, make some friends, and become part of an active community of movers. Match up your pace and goals with others in the club. Return to a common space and socialize as a group. All runners/walkers will be self directed and choose to run/walk at their own risk.

DanceTime at Port Williams
A social dance club comprised of people interested in both Standard and Latin ballroom dancing. They meet to dance Sunday afternoons from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Port Williams Community Centre. In addition to their regular practice sessions, they also host several dances throughout the year: a Christmas and Spring Dance, and some other Theme dances in between.
email: dancetime.portwilliams@gmail.com

Launchers Athletics
The club offers specialized training in shot put, discus and javelin. The club is open to youth ages 12 and up.
Contact: Steve Wohlmuth
tel: 542-4848
email: launchers_canada@yahoo.com
website: www.launchers.ca

Playgroup
Free unstructured playtime Tuesday's at 10:00am- for infants up to preschoolers. An opportunity for parents/guardians to connect and kids to play, it's a win-win!
Location: Port Williams Baptist Church
Contact: Vanessa Gennette
email: office@pwubc.org

Port Williams Soccer Association
Community Soccer program for kids from 3 to 10

2018 Registration info:
April 12th 5:30-7:30pm
April 14th 2:00-4:00pm
Port Williams Village Office, Community Centre- Youth Room (downstairs)

email: portwilliamssoccer@gmail.com

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https://www.facebook.com/pwrecreation/