HomeMy WebLinkAbout622"Paperbound book, 21.5 x 28 cm, 16 pages, produced by the Town of Pickering, 1976,
a seasonal newsletter with information and programs offered by the recreation and
transportation department of the Town of Pickering.
Municipal Building 1710 Kingston Road Pickering
SUMMER EDITION, #2, 1976
839-5121
294-5515
683-2760
MAYOR - George Ashe 839-4813
COUNCILLORS Ward 1
Regional Ken Matheson 839-3515
Area Bruce Searle 839-7869
Ward 2
Regional Alex Robertson 839-3505
Area Don Kitchen 839-3401
Ward 3
Regional Jack Anderson 839-8786
Area Ken Spratley 655-4547
ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK - N. C. Marshall 839-5121
RECREATION AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Director of Recreation & Transportation — David E. Bass
Assistant Director of Recreation — Thomas J. Quinn
Assistant Director of Transportation — Leslie Dickout
Community Program Co-Ordinator — Joan Alfrey
Community Use of Schools Co-Ordinator — Steve Reynolds
Community Facility Co-Ordinator — Earl Pilkey
Aquatics Leader — Liz Bowes
Parks Foreman — Gord Gauslin
Arena Foreman — Bob Hunter
Secretaries — Betty O'Brien & Barbara Wilson
Don Beer Sports Arena 839-5125
Dunbarton Indoor Pool 839-5124
DIAL-A-BUS 839-5111, 2, 3
POLICE (Regional) 839-4444/45
Social Planning Council 683-3451
Social Services Department 683-2930
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Emergencies 839-1111/12
Office 839-2721
Pickering Village & Ajax 683-1234
Claremont 649-2925
Durham Region Board of Education 576-4600
Durham Region Separate School Board 576-6150
LIBRARIES
Bay Ridges 839-3083
Claremont 649-3341
Rouge Hills 284-7150
Brougham 683-8844
Whitevale 294-0967
MAYOR'S OFFICE ""OPEN HOUSE"" every 2nd and 4th Thursday evening of
each month from 7.30 p.m. — 10.30 p.m. If you cannot come in person, telephone
the Mayor at 839-5123.
""THE MAYOR REPORTS"" Bay Ridges Cable T.V. Channel 10, every 3rd Thursday
evening at 7:00 p.m.
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"FROM THE DIRECTOR'S DESK
Restraint is hard to take, and often it hits hardest at Social Services such as recreation
and transportation. The fact remains, however, that it is often during these times when
money is difficult to secure that we become more effective in reassessing the programs
and facilities under our responsibility and to develop levels of priorities. This is not bad,
and in reality is often a benefit for those of you who pay the tax bill and for those of you who
benefit from recreation services.
During the past few years we have observed carefully the traditional playground program.
It is our realization that the traditional playground was not offering the types of rewarding
experiences for the participants that justified $12,000 in annual expenditure for
playground programs, a figure that would grow as Pickering grew. At the same time we
were also concerned about the lack of performing art programs for both the youth and
adults of the community, and, it seems unjustified to continue with a program of limited
value when a program of obvious importance is being overlooked. This was the rational
that went into the recommendation to Council that resulted in the discontinuation of
Summer Playgrounds and the consideration of a performing arts program.
It is my personal belief that a well planned performing arts program will provide many
more hours of recreation for many more citizens for each dollar spent that can be
achieved by playgrounds.
In fairness to playgrounds it should be noted that they provided an important function
during the early years of recreation when there were few summer recreation programs
available for the youth of the community. People such as Mrs. Mary Roberts,
Mr. Don Hopkins and others, worked hard to establish playgrounds and deserve a
great deal of credit for providing excellent recreation when few other options were
available. Today Soccer, Softball, Day Camp, Summer School of the Arts, Tennis,
Learn-to-Swim, Conservation areas, etc., have removed many children from the
playgrounds by providing superior recreation opportunities.
However, there is a new development in playgrounds, new at least for Canada.
These new playgrounds are called 'Adventure Playgrounds' and provide the
opportunity for children to actually construct club houses and other forms of construction,
using wood, nails, etc., to dismantle these structures when interest wanes and to again
create something of their choice. Such playgrounds require a certain type of leadership,
the availability of suitable materials and supplies, and understanding parents when
children come home with bruised thumbs caused by inaccurately struck hammers.
When these ingredients are available, children 8 yrs. and over take to the program as a
duck takes to water. The program is creative and challenging, bringing children together
as a team, and resulting in a feeling of accomplishment. Unfortunately, this is not the
year to introduce the program, but we welcome your comments. In the meantime Steve
Reynolds and I will be working towards the provision of creative arts programs for
children and adults. It is our goal to initiate new music, drama and dance programs
commencing in the Fall of 1976 and we encourage you to watch for the Fall newsletter
for further information.
PROGRAMS
In the past six years the Pickering Recreation and Transportation Department has
attemped to provide programs, using the best leadership available and at the lowest
possible cost. The variety of programs available are numerous and are geared to serve
citizens at all walks of life in a variety of ways. Programs with babysitting service to
enable mothers to participate while their hubands are at work (eg. — Ladies Recreation
Clubs); program that enable both young and old to learn in the same environment
(eg. — Guitar Lessons); team sports (eg. — Volleyball); individual sports
(eg. — Golf Lessons); are examples of the variety of programs being offered.
Although I am proud of the effort put forward by the Program Co-ordinators:
Joan Alfrey, Steve Reynolds, Program Leaders: Nancy McCowan,
Fred Scholl and the Instructors, I remain aware that we must continue to listen to the
needs of he community. It is unfortunate that we cannot meet all the needs because of
the lack of facilities or because of the lack of sufficient registration, but we are prepared
to try.
The point I wish to make is that we welcome your ideas and concepts.
Please phone us at 839-5121 if you want a new program implemented or an existing
program altered.
Sometimes the so-called experts become stumped, and I must admit that we have a
problem. If you have knowledge of the following situation I would appreciate your
comments.
Problem — There exists a number of rock groups that require space for practices.
Unfortunately the space is required by all groups at about the same time of day,
and no two groups can practice at the same time in the same general area.
The problem is where to get sufficient suitable space and needless to say your
solution would be appreciated.
RECREATION COMPLEX
During the latter part of 1975 Council received a Consulant's report regarding a major
Recreation Complex for the Town of Pickering. Space does not permit me to indicate all
aspects of the Complex, but I am particularly concerned that most citizens are not fully
aware of the benefits and costs related to the Centre. Our next newsletter will provide a
complete summary of the Complex, however, in the meantime I invite any interested
citizen to come to the Municipal Office for a first hand observaton of the plans and model
and I welcome invitations from any group to discuss the Recreation Complex in detail.
Kind regards,
DAVID E. BASS, R.D.M.R. (F),
Director of Recreation & Transportation.
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"TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 2 Message from the Director's Desk.
Page 4 Don Beer Sports Arena — Hockey and Ice Skating programs.
Rental of facility and Roller Skating.
Page 6 Day Camp. Arts School and Adult & Children's Tennis.
Pages 7-9 Summer Aquatic Programs, plus the Summer Pool Schedule with
admission prices and public swimming times.
Pages 10 — 12 Community Recreation Associations and their activities
(there's plenty to keep you and your family pleasantly occupied this summer).
Pages 14 — 16 ""Of Community Interest"" information on all the services
available to residents, plus Park locations and places of interest to visit,
Senior Citizen Groups and local Service Clubs.
Any Recreation Group wishing to use the Town of Pickering Newsletter to inform
Pickering residents of its activities should contact Betty O'Brien and Barbara
Wilson 839-5121. The next issue will be put together in May for distribution in August.
T.V. SHOWS
MR. BODY BEAUTIFUL - Dave Bass pokes fun at himself as he tries to get into shape.
Hopefully the viewers will join in — Channel 10, Cable T.V., 6:10 p.m., Monday —
Friday.
FOR THE FUN OF IT - a half hour program every Monday evening from 7—7:30 p.m.,
Cable T.V., Channel 10. Every week a different aspect of Recreation and Transportation
is presented for your insight.
ARENA OPERATION
The cost of operating the Don Beer Sports Arena has been kept low in relationship to
other arenas in the Metropolitan Toronto area because of the controls placed on the
hiring of staff. I believe that we have a hard working arena staff and an excellent arena
operation except in the important area of vandalism control. But what is required to
control vandalism? I do not believe that anyone can absolutely control vandalism without
a tremendous amount of money spent on supervision and the establishment of a military
type of environment that would be undesirable if we are to make people feel welcomed
at the arena. For example, if we were to add two additional employees
(a number that would not lower vandalism appreciably), the cost to minor sports
would be in the area of $10,000.00 additional dollars per year, and an average
increase in ice time rates of $4.40.
Rather than increase fees for minor sport programs (which are becoming critical for
those citizens who simply cannot afford high cost recreation), it is our opinion that the
answer is for everyone using the arena to aid staff in reducing vandalism by (i) stopping
vandalism before it occurs; (ii) informing staff of vandalism and of those who caused
vandalism when vandalism is observed; (iii) taking pride in the general appearance of
the bulding by using garbage containers.
We should remember that the cleaning and maintenance of the Don Beer Sports Arena
does not come from the Municipal taxes, but rather from the ice time rates charged for
the facility. If the users cause vandalism problems, then it is the user who pays the bills.
The sad part of all this is that the vast majority of adults and children of Pickering are the
best citizens found anywhere and that a minority of inconsiderate inidividuals cause the
majority of vandalism problems. In other words,
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"the innocent pay for the aggressions of the guilty.
One recommendation often given to me is to remove all children whose parents are
not in the building, unless the children are involved in a program. This would mean that
those children not causing problems are hurt because of the wrongdoings of others.
In addition, it is not unusual for a child to cause a problem while their parents are present.
The only clear solutions are, (i) to prosecute, and to prosecute hard, those people who
cause damage to the building, (ii) to document the names and addresses of youths who
cause a nuisance at the arena, and to report such occurrences to their parents; (iii)
to remove the problem youth from the building for an established period of time even
if this means that the youth will miss participation in games; (iv) to ask each parent to
support staff in dealing with problem children; and as mentioned previouly, (v) to ask
each user of the arena to kindly use containers for garbage. In this way those who
respect public property will continue to benefit fully from the facility at the lowest
possible cost.
DAVE BASS
PROGRAMS AT DON BEER SPORTS ARENA
TOWN OF PICKERING 6th ANNUAL SUMMER HOCKEY SCHOOL — DON BEER
SPORTS ARENA — PAD #2
The Recreation & Transportation Dept. will be offering its 6th Annual Summer Hockey
School during the month of August, 1976.
We have received the services once again of Mr. Norm Ross, a local resident who has
been involved in hockey as a player, coach, and served as a P.M.H.L. Executive for
many years. Norm will be returning for his fourth year in our School, and alter having a
great season in the P.M.H.L. Hockey School during the winter, he is looking forward to
getting involved with this department's Hockey School again this summer.
In addition to the services of Mr. Norm Ross, Mr. Dennis Wright will be returning for his
second year with us. Mr. Wright will be instructing boys interested in the finer points of
goaltending. Goaltending will now become a standard part of our program. Mr. Wright
has been involved in and helped organize the P.M.H.L. Winter Hockey School and has
been directly involved in all aspects of goaltending of the school which has been very
successful over the past number of years. Mr. Wright is looking forward to continuing
with many of the young fellows who have been involved in the Minor Hockey Program
over the last few winters.
The third and final instructor for the school this summer is Mr. Chris Miloff. Chris will be
returning for his second year, and having played his professional hockey career with the
Toronto Toros, is going to provide the school with the professional instruction we have
had with other professional hockey instructors in the past number of years.
The three men mentioned above will be the hockey instructors for the Pickering
Recreation Department's Hockey School for the summer of 1976.
The Summer Hockey School consists of two 2-week sessions, 10 days in duration,
Monday to Friday — 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The program will operate from August 2nd,
1976 to August 27th, 1976.
The Hockey School Lessons will be as follows:
1st Session: August 2nd — August 6th August 9th — August 13th
2nd Session: August 16th — August 20th August 23rd — August 27th
Each player will have 90 minutes of instruction per day on the ice for 10 days.
The ages and time schedules for the School are as follows:
6:00-7:30 p.m. Ages 7 to 9
7:30-9:00 p.m. 10 to 11
9:00-10:30 p,m, 12 and over
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The cost of the program will be:—
1st Session - $45.00 per child
2nd Session — $45.00 per child
Note:— There is no cost difference between the 1st and 2nd Session.
To pre-register your child, please contact the Recreation and Transportation
Department at 1710 Kingston Road, Pickering, Ontario, and send in a cheque in the
amount of $5.00 (deposit). This will register your boy now and the remainder of the
monies must be paid two weeks prior to commencement of the Hockey School.
For further information regarding the Recreation Department's Hockey School,
please contact Tom Quinn at 839-5121 or 683-2760, Ext. 50.
SUMMER ROLLER SKATING AT THE DON BEER SPORTS ARENA
Roller-skating will be held in Pad #1 of the Don Beer Sports Arena starting April 27th to
September 10th, from 7:30 p.m.—10:30 p.m. on Friday and Tuesday nights.
The admission fee is $1,25 per person which includes the cost of borrowing the roller
skates or $1.00 for those with their own skates. (Steel roller skates not permitted).
SUMMER ICE RENTALS & FACILITIES
Pad #2
Summer ice is now available at the Don Beer Sports Arena. For further in formation
please contact Earl Pilkey, Facility Coordinator, 839-5121 Ext. 79.
Pad #1
Available May 1st to August 31st for your Summer functions. This facility has 15,000
sq. ft. of concrete floor space and seating capacity for 900 people.
For further information contact Earl Pilkey, Facility Coordinator, 839-5121 Ext. 79.
THE PICKERING PANTHERS
The Pickering Panthers Jr. ""B"" Hockey Club has been in existence for four years and
finished in first position in the Eastern Division for two of those years, and have been
responsible for obtaining seventeen college, hockey scholarships for their players.
Friday night is Hockey Night at the Don Beer Arena during the Winter Months.
The Panthers have also organized a very reputable Summer Hockey School.
Look for the September 1976 Pickering Recreation and Transportation Department
Newsletter for the Panther's Opening Game.
PICKERING SKATING SCHOOL 1976
Summer School June 11th — July 15th, 1976. Fall School August 30th - Sept. 30th,
1976.
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Annette Gardiner
Karen Gluta
Patricia Law
Carol Heighington
Suzanne Burkart
Kathy Brown
Carol Farmer
Janice Haney
Mail Applications to:
Mrs. A. Gardiner, .
1998 Glendale Drive,
Pickering, Ontario
L1V 1V7
Applicant must be on Badge 11 Level to qualify for membership.
TENNIS INSTRUCTION
(Adults and Children)
This department is offering excellent instruction at reasonable rates during the months of
June, July & August. The following is a breakdown of the programs offered.
Session 1 - May 31 - June 18
Session 2 — June 21 — July 9
Session 3 - July 12 - July 30
Session 4 — Aug. 2 — Aug. 20
Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park
Adult (mornings only)
9:00-10:00 a.m.
10:00—11:00 a.m.
11:00-12:00 noon
Children (over 8 years)
4:30-5:30 p.m. - Session 1 & 2
9:00-10:00 a.m. - Session 3 & 4
Dunmoore Park
Adults (afternoons only)
1:00-2:00 p.m.
2:00-3:00 p.m.
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Children (over 8 years)
4:30-5:30 p.m. -Session 1 & 2
3:00-4:00 p.m. - Session 3 & 4
Greenwood Park and Rosebank School
Adults and Children — all four sessions will be offered, time schedules will be drawn up
after the number of registrants is known.
Dunbarton High School
Adult instruction only — evenings.
Sessions 1- 4
7:00—8:00 p.m.
8:00-9:00 p.m.
COST: $15.00 per 3 week session (15 lessons).
The cost includes 50 minutes of instruction Monday through Friday, for three weeks.
Registration: contact Steve Reynolds at 839-5121.
Due to the demand for this program only a limited number of registrations can be
accepted.
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"Summer fun for your children. The Pickering Day Camp and Arts Awakening 76 programs
are spearheaded by competent leaders who are skilled in their particular areas of
responsibilty. Most important the leaders are selected based on their ability to make
the sessions interesting, fun and rewarding for the participants. TRANSPORTATION
is included in the registration fee, but the children must bring a packed lunch every day.
Registration — for Camp Pidaca, Arts Awakening '76, will take place at the Municipal
Building, 1710 Kingston Road, Pickering, on June 2nd between the hours of 5:00 p.m.
and 7:00 p.m.
CAMP PIDACA (Children 6 - 13 yrs.)
(9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday — Friday)
This program is designed to bring alive the joy of being a child in touch with nature and
other children.
Each group of children will have two leaders and will be involved in:—
Campcrafts, swimming, nature lore, sports, archery, drama, ceramics, fishing, outdoor
cooking, hiking, along with the suggested activities put forward by the children
themselves.
All the above will be combined with Special Events and for the children 8 yrs.
and over there will be a Sleepover night on the second Thursday of each session.
On this night the parents can visit their children to see what they have achieved and
can join in the camp sing-along around the camp fire. Hot chocolate is provided for all.
(The children return home at noon on the last Friday of each session as they are usually
tired from the excitement of the Sleepover).
Session 1 July 5 — July 16
Session 2 July 19 - July 30
Session 3 Aug. 2 — Aug. 13
Session 4 Aug. 16 — Aug.27
COST: $26.00 per session including materials and transportation.
ARTS AWAKENING '76 (youth 8—14 yrs.)
(9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday)
It is clear that not all children want to participate in sports and that many young athletes
want to have an opportunity to learn creative skills. Therefore the Pickering Recreation
Department offers an 'Arts' program designed to provide an opportunity for each
participant to be involved in —
Ceramics — clay preparation, slab and core construction, throwing and trimming on the
wheel, assembling forms, firing, glazing and much more . .
Creative craft adventures — this exposes the many crafts and media combined with lots
of fun to give any child a start on a new hobby. Some of the crafts involved are macrame,
bead-making, batik and much more. . .
Experimental theatre — the children will enact plays of their own making by devising
their own plot from topical ideas or fantasies, then rehearse the dialogue.
This method gives more freedom to play with words and emotions and the opportunity
to learn to use their bodies and voices.
Music Workshop — Learn to read notes, identify and appreciate different kinds of
music, plus learn to play the Recorder.
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Limited number ... it doesn't matter how skilled your child may be, we are looking for
beginners — those interested in the Arts — now's the time to start.
Only 60 paricipants per two week session.
Session 1 — July 5 — July 16
Session 2 - July 19 - July 30
Session 3 — August 2 — August 13
COST:— $26.00 per session, including materials and transportation.
AQUATIC PROGRAMS
SWIMMING & FITNESS
THE DUNBARTON INDOOR POOL is the ideal place to cool off during the hot summer
months ahead. Here, the blue clear waters (72-80 degrees) rest in a 25 meter indoor
pool equipped with one and three meter diving boards.
Fitness rooms and sauna facilities are available for both men and women and this
facility provides you with a number of opportunities to make the most of your leisure
hours.
The following is the 1976 Summer Aquatic Program offered by the Town of Pickering
Recreation Department. If you have any questions regarding these programs,
contact Liz Bowes, the Aquatics Supervisor at 839-5121.
SUMMER LEARN TO SWIM - CHILDREN -
$20.00 per 4 week session (includes transportation).
This excellent swim instruction program will run in two 4-week sessions.
The program provides children at all differing swimming levels with the opportunity of
qualified instruction.
Lessons are held Monday to Friday for approximately one hour. Transportation is
provided to all areas within the Town of Pickering. Transportation and time schedules
are designed according to ones address.
Session 1 — July 5th — July 29th
Session 2 — August 2nd — August 26th
Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis. We accept neither phone or
mail registrations.
Registration Dates:—
Session 1 May 31st, 1976 - 6-8 p.m.
Session 2 - June 1st, 1976 - 6-8 p.m.
ADULT SWIM LESSONS - $15.00 –
8 week session (16 lessons)
For those just beginning and the more advanced who are interested in stroke
improvement. This program runs 2 evenings per week — Tuesdays and Thursdays —
8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. starting July 6th. These lessons are available for those 14 years
of age and over.
Registration — June 1st, 1976 — 6—8 p.m.
PARENTS & TOTS - $10.00 - (16 Lessons)
An exciting new aquatic program aimed at early adaptation to water will be offered this
summer. Tots participate with the parents, and develop water locomotion and self
survival skills in an enjoyable atmosphere.
This is an 8 week program — lessons twice a week. Only 4 programs will be offered.
Lessons commence:
#1 July 5th
#2 July 6th
Mondays & Wednesdays #1 - 5:30-6:30 p.m.
or
Tuesdays & Thursdays #2 - 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Registration — June 1st, 1976 — 6-8 p.m.
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"DUNBARTON INDOOR POOL
SUMMER SWIMMING SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE: July 5, 1976
ADMISSION RATES
Swimming — 50c each
10 Passes — $3.00
Rent-A-Pool — $22.50 per hour
Adult Sauna & Dip — 75c
Sauna — 50c
Fitness Facilities — 50c
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"SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS - $20 -
(10 1/2 - Hour Lessons)
These lessons are available for ages 5 and over. These classes are arranged
according to the level of the swimmer with no more than 3 people in any one class.
Lessons run Monday to Friday. There will be no Red Cross Test provided for semi-
private participants. Arrangements for Semi-Private Lessons can be made by
contacting Liz Bowes at 839-5121.
4 Sessions — July 5th — July 16th
July 20th -July 30th 5:30 - 6 p.m.
Aug. 2nd — Aug. 13th 6 - 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 16th - Aug. 27th 6:30-7 p.m.
ADVANCED LEVELS:
(Leader Patrol and Bronze Medallion)
Lessons twice a week
— Monday and Wednesday
— Lecture: 7:30—8:30 p.m.
— Swim Session: 8:30-9:30 p.m.
— Fee: $20.00 per 8-week session
(16 lessons - include pool time, instruction material and awards).
Registration — June 1st, 1976 — 6—8 p.m.
SWIM MEMBERSHIPS
Yearly family membership — $50.00 (12 months)
Summer family membership — $20.00
(July 1st to September 6th, 1976)
These memberships will enable all members of a family to participate in all open
pleasure swim periods offered at the Dunbarton Indoor Pool.
For further information call 839-5121.
PICKERING FITNESS CLUB
The Fitness Club located at the Dunbarton Indoor Pool offers modern isometric
machines plus a variety of weights, rowing machines and stationary by-cycles.
Membership includes the use of the fitness room, swimming pool and sauna.
For both MEN and WOMEN! ! !
Open Hours:
Monday — Friday 12 noons — 9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. — 9 p.m.
(Excluding holidays and maintenance periods)
(Swimming, during public swim hours only — See Schedule)
Yearly (12 months) $60.00 Half Year (6 months) $30.00 for further information on
the club call 839-5121.
PICKERING BLUE DOLPHIN SWIM TEAM
($20.00 per 8 week session)
This summer the competitive Swim Team trains and competes with other teams in the
Durham area. Extensive coaching in all strokes combined with a vigorous training
program develops swimmers to their full potential. The team will train Monday to Friday
from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. commencing July 5th, 1976.
Anybody between the age of 5 and 16, and who are fairly skilled in the water are
welcome to come and try out. For further deailed information call Liz Bowes at
839-5121.
SYNCHRONIZED SWIM CLUB
This summer synchronized swimming is taught Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Two 4-week sessions commencing July 5th, 1976.
Fee:— $15.00 per 4 week session (12 lessons).
Registration — June 1st, 1976 — 6—8 p.m.
DIVING CLUB
($15.00 per session — 8 Lessons)
This summer, both basic and advanced diving lessons will be offered. Programs
operate Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 — 7:00 p.m. Two 4-Week sessions
commencing July 5th, 1976.
Registration — June 1st, 1976 — 6—8 p.m.
SCUBA DIVING
- Wednesdays 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
The Underwater World School of Scuba Diving offers a training ground for new divers
and enables experienced divers to keep in practice and be made aware of new
techniques and general information concerning the improvement of scuba diving.
Session starts up May 26th, 1976. For further information please contact
Underwater World at 267-0721.
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"Community Recreation Associations and Their Activities
NEIGHBOURHOOD RECREATION CONTACTS
Altona - Mr. G. Bryant 640-1894
Bay Ridges - Mr. R. Bradley 839-3100
Brougham - Mr. J. G. MacGregor 683-5929
East Rouge (Rosebank) Mr. W. Hull 282-8084
East Woodlands - Mr. J. Dobbin 839-1440
Greenwood - Mr. K. McTaggart 683-5828
Kinsale - Mr. H. Stall 655-3527
Mt. Zion - Mrs. C. Bowden 649-2233
West Shore - Mr. A. W. Smith 839-4922
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
A new club is in the process of being formed — for further details contact Mel Dempsey
683-2419 (during the evenings only).
TENNIS COURTS
At the present time there are four tennis locations — Sandy Beach Tennis Courts
(4 Courts - Bay Ridges); Dunmoore Tennis Courts (3 Courts West Shore); Rosebank
Tennis Courts (2 Courts); Greenwood Tennis Courts (2 Courts). In addition there are
courts to be constructed this summer at a new park in the Pickering Subdivision
opposite Sheridan Mall in the Glendale Subdivision. At all courts, the basic family
membership fee cannot exceed $7.50, but added costs may be assessed for
competitive and instructional programs. Citizens are asked to register at the courts
in their area to prevent any single location being overcrowded.
The Tennis courts located at Dunbarton High School are also available, but do not
operate under a club.
Contacts: Sandy [B]each - Bob Blair 839-7766
Dunmoore - Murray Wilson 839-2870
Rosebank - Peter White 284-7327
Greenwood — Gerry Fisher 683-6607
MODERN SQUARE DANCING CLUB
Become part of Canada's fastest growing adult couples activity. Come out and
make new friends.
We are located at Dunbarton - Fairport United Church and a new session starts in
September.
For further information and registration details contact —
John or Verna Park - 284-0530
Gord or Joan Lewis — 757-5677
HANDICAPPED CHILDREN'S SWIM PROGRAM
This program is for children aged 2—19 years with any physical need requiring
individual help in learning to swim. It is a free sesson, held once a week by a group of
qualified volunteers who give freely of their time to help these children. All the parents
are required to do is bring the children along. If you have transportation problems,
it is possible we can help you.
The program is aimed at preparation for eventual integration into regular community
recreation. Water is the finest form of exercise combined with lots of fun and enjoyment.
For further information, please contact Mrs. H. T. Cook at 839-1778.
FRENCHMAN'S BAY JUNIOR YACHT CLUB
Junior Instruction
During the months of July and August there will be a learn to sail program for boys and
girls between the ages of 10 and 16 years at Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club.
The purpose of this program is to create and develop a keen interest in sailing and
seamanship among young people, training them to become proficient in all facets of
yachting and racing so that they are capable of maintaining and handling a boat for
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"the sport. In conjunction with this, the students can work towards the Canadian
Yachting Association Standards. There are four standards each one being divided into
at least a dozen subsections. It is hoped that a student would pass one complete
standard per year of the program.
The program runs daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Students may enrol for either July and/or August. The fee is $60.00 per month or
$110.00 for the two months. For further information contact Reg. Forth, 52 Kingston
Road E. Pickering, Ontario, L1V 1Z9 or phone 683-5248. Registration is at
Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club, Breezy Drive.
Senior Instruction
In addition to the junior program there will also be an evening program for Adults.
This will consist of sixteen sessions, during the months of July or August.
There will be two sessions per week, one on Tuesdays and one on Thursdays.
The fee is $60.00 per person. Each session will begin at 6:30 p.m. and finish
approximately 9:00 p.m. For further information contact Reg. Forth, 52 Kingston
Road E., Pickering, Ont. 683-5248.
JUNIOR LEAGUE BOWLING
Anyone wishing to put their name down for the next season's bowling, starting
September 1976, please phone Sheila Newton at 839-3383. Ages 6-17 years of age.
We start in September and end in April.
DUNBARTON ATHLETIC CLUB
Fully affiliated with Ontario Gymnast Federation. Girls aged 7 years and over,
selected by try-outs in September. For further information contact Mr. Jack Dobbin
at 839-1440.
PICKERING TABLE TENNIS CLUB
Want to sharpen your reflexes? Come and join the Pickering Table Tennis Club.
During the winter we practice every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Anybody interested, young or old, is welcome. During the winter league play is available.
For further information please contact Adam at 839-1219 or Horst at 839-7820.
PICKERING OLDTIMERS SOCCER CLUB — ""POTS""
Anyone interested in enjoying a game of soccer during the week-ends from May to
November can contact Mr. Prokop at 839-3128. These games are for relaxation and
enjoyment only. Prospective players should be 30 years of age. The club has been in
operation for six years.
CLAREMONT LAWN BOWLING
Lawn bowling is a splendid sport for people of all ages. Pickering is fortunate to
have an excellent Lawn Bowling Green and Club House located near the south-west
corner of the Brock Road/9th Concession intersection in the hamlet of Claremont.
The Lawn Bowling Club is anxious to secure new members, and with only a nominal
membership fee, more people should make use of the opportunity, especially those
living in South Pickering. Club members are prepared to provide free instruction and
I'm sure that once you get some knowledge of the game, you will continue to lawn bowl
for many years to come.
For further information, contact Tom Hamond at 649-2462.
RUGBY
This year there is a tremendous opportunity in Pickering to play rugby. Every Tuesday
and Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. the Wanderers Rugby Club will be holding training
sessions at Dunbarton High School. Changing and sauna facilities have been arranged
in the basement of the Dunbarton Indoor Swimming Pool.
All interested players are welcome and no previous experience is necessary.
Many additional players are needed as there are 4 teams: Firsts, Seconds,
Colts (under 20 yrs.) and Old Boys. Home games are played at Pickering High School.
For additional information contact Ed Grant at 683-2140 (evenings) or 839-1125
(daytime) or Erio Karstulovich at 839-7820 (daytime) or 668-5025 at night.
Better still, come out and meet the players any Tuesday or Thursday night.
PICKERING DOLPHINS FOOTBALL CLUB
Provides boys with an opportunity to play Canadian Fooball in the Scarborough
Boys' Football League (which incidentally is one of the better organized Minor
Football Leagues in Canada). Our club has been in existence for three years and has
had four championship teams. We are fortunate once again, in having Bob
Wolowich as one of our coaches, and he is looking forward to another very
successful season. The safest equipment possible is provided for each
boy and all that he is required to provide is a pair of running shoes.
Any boy in the following age groups is welcome to participate.
Ages 10 - 11 Atoms
12 — 13 Pee Wees
13—15 Bantams
15-16 Midgets
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Contact: Pres. Gord Carey 683-2154 Registrar: Bob Elliott 683-1608.
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"THE NORTH PICKERING NATURE TRAIL
The North Pickering Nature Trail was planned, blazed and developed by a twelve member
crew of both high school and university students with the summer work program
""Experience '75"" in a project initiated by the North Pickering Project in cooperation
with the Metropolian Torono Region Conservation Authority. The West Duffin Valley was
their focus.
The team members approached the task with the aim of developing a ""primary trail"",
a single, uninterrupted link from Green River in the north to Picada in the south. Although
this represents about 4.5 miles in point-to-point distance on a map, the actual walking
distance is somewhat longer, nearly eight miles, counting twists, turns and hills.
The value of the Valley System as a cultural science educational resource has long been
appreciated by isolated naturalist groups and a few adventurous hikers. Such resource
has increasingly come into demand as evidenced by the heavy use experienced at
Claremont and other outdoor education centres. For these reasons, the trail has been
developed in such a way as to offer maximum benefit to elementary and secondary
school natural science students. Three uniquely different sections of the trail have been
identified for three different circles of interest. While general interpretation is offered for
two sections of the trail, it is expected that the science teachers can demonstrate the valley
phenomena in a way which best suits their teaching objectives.
The most southerly section of the trail from Picada to the community of Clark's Hollow is
called, simply, the ""Hiking Trail"". Walking is easy, the range of natural features, animals
and sights is numerous and varied, and the trail contains information signs and
interpretation sites designated by numbers on cedar rounds.
The middle section of the trail, from Clark's Hollow north to Whitevale is deemed a
""wilderness trail"". Essentially unmarked, except for direction and information signs,
it is an ideal place for you to experience a true wilderness aspect so rare now in
Southern Ontario. In this part of the trail, you may explore at will, perhaps to find
yourself following a little used game trail, until you stumble upon one of the many
rustic staircases or log crossings installed to let you know you are still on the right path!
In the most northerly section, Whitevale to Green River, a comprehensive
""nature/historic trail"" has been developed. The trail here makes use of existing
historical sites, as well as a most diversified natural setting. The old millworks,
the pond, and lowland woods are just a few of the many locations you will find yourself in,
once on the nature/historic trail.
Regardless of the section you are in, the primary trail will be marked with the trail logo,
a blue and green arrowhead on a brown background. As long as you keep these
markers in sight, you are on the the designated path.
Access to the trail can be gained from several different points. The north section at
Green River is on Highway #7 about 5 miles least of Markham. In the south,
Picada can be reached by either taking the Port Union Road exit from 401 to
Highway #2 and Altona Road, or the Brock Road exit on 401.
Parking facilities at Clark's Hollow are available, should you wish to arrange car or
bus pick-up for your educational group or individual interest group.
There are few rules to abide by when on the trail, watch your matches, and use care
when disposing of litter. Also, no motorized recreational vehicles will be permitted on
the trails.
We sincerely hope you will make use of the facilities; over 1,000 acres of formerly
privately-owned land has now been opened to the public for natural science education
and outdoor recreation. See ""wild"" Ontario — hike the North Pickering Trail!
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"UNIQUE IDEA DEVELOPING AT ST. MARTIN'S
St. Martin's Anglican Church, located on the east shore of Frenchman's Bay, is the focal
point in the development of a unique community centre. Spring 1977 is the target to start
construction on St. Martin's Centre, which is expected to consist of nondenominational
rental units, day care centre and community centre, as well as house St. Martin's Church.
If you walk down to the property on a warm sunny spring week-end, as the Bay comes
alive with activity, and look northward toward the bursting growth of the community
around the area, you can understand why the dream of creating a centre to serve both
the spiritual as well as secular needs of the community was born.
From the dream came the idea that if the five acres of land was donated for the centre
and a plan developed to make it self supporting, then money to build might be obtained
from government agencies such as CMHC.
To date St. Martin's Centre has been incorporated and a Board of Directors formed.
This board, consisting of representatives of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto,
who own the land, the parish of St. Martin's, who have used the land exclusively to date,
and the Town of Pickering, representing the community at large have been meeting for
over a year. A sociological study was commissioned and topographical studies completed
to determine the needs of the community and the capability of the land to support such a
centre. These showed that the concept of rental units and a day care centre to support
the centre financially was valid and that the land would house such a centre.
At present various subcommittees are studying the needs of Senior Citizens and of the
community for a day care centre, as well as the many and varied needs of the community
for social, artistic, athletic and recreational facilities. When St. Martn's Centre is completed,
it will be in use seven days a week serving the total needs of the community.
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"SENIOR CITIZEN CLUBS
Pickering - Mrs. A. Tyas 839-2646
Rouge Hills - Mrs. V. Luke 839-3344
Whitevale - Mr. F. H. White 294-3590
Claremont - Mrs. M. Baker 649-2513
South Pickering - Mr. H. Thompson 839-7486
BIG BROTHERS OF AJAX - PICKERING Ajax — Tel.: 683-3451 — 839-5121
Purpose:
To provide help to the one-parent family; ie. widowed, divorced, separated,
unmarried and female guardians. Boys between the ages of 5 and 16 are
introduced to laymen 18 years of age or over, single or married. A boy without
consistent male influence in his life can benefit from this service as can the mother
and other siblings.
Major Services:
Service to Fatherless Boys: This service tries to fill the gap left by the absence of the
father figure. It involves the regular sharing between a man and a boy of a minimum of
four or five hours per week of leisure time. Referrals are made by mothers and many
agencies and individuals concerned with the one-parent family. In no case is a Big
Brother involved if the mother does not want this service for her son. Likewise,
this service is not pressed on an older boy who would prefer not to be involved.
Big Brother applicants are carefully screened and carefully matched with the right
boy in regards to interests, activities, etc.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Fees: None
EAST WOODLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE
Contact Person: Jack Dobbin - 839-1440
Thursday — Bingo starting at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday — Euchre starting at 1:30 p.m.
Fridays — Euchre starting at 8:00 p.m.
Senior Meetings:
1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m.
DURHAM REGION T.B. AND RESPIRATORY DISEASE ASSOCIATION
Eight Physical Conditioning courses for children with asthma conducted by the
Durham Region T.B. and Respiratory Disease Association have been most successful.
Many requests are now being received for adult courses. If you are interested in
attending an adult physical conditioning course please telephone the office at 723-3151.
At the annual meeting of the Durham Region T.B. & Respiratory Disease Association
being held next month, the name will be changed to the Lung Association.
CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY
Officers:
President - Mr. A. W. Tyas 839-2646
Vice-Pres. - Mrs. Brenda Davies 839-2141
Vice-Pres. - Mr. B. Stratton 683-1474
Exec. Sec. - Mrs. B. Black 683-2971
Treasurer - Mr. T. Scott 839-5004
Hon. Sec. - Mrs. K. Hertzberg 839-5935
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"PICKERING MUSEUM
The Pickering Museum is situated in the village of Brougham, one half mile west of
Brock Road on the south side of Highway #7 and houses a wealth of history about
Pickering.
Museum Hours:
Opening Day Plant and Flower Display.
May 8th - 1:00-5:30 p.m.
Open mid-May — June 30th
Week-ends Only - 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Mid-September — October 3rd
Week-ends Only - 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Ecumenical Church Service, Sunday Oct. 3rd, 3 p.m.
Group and School rates from Mr. J. P. Myslik,
Pickering Municipal Offices,
1710 Kingston Road, Pickering
Phone 294-5515 or 683-2760 or 839-5121.
SEE HISTORY IN ACTION - SEPT. 11-12
Anyone wishing to volunteer his or her services to the Museum or to receive the
Museum Newsletter please contact Mr. Myslik.
ST. JOHN AMBULANCE #653 PICKERING DIVISION
Divisional Superintendant — Geo. Clarke — 839-3397
Sergeant — John Evans — 839-3351
Corporal -- Alfred Ramage - 839-3154
Commitments — Corporal Robt. Collins — 839-1708
Secretary — Corporal Susan Collins — 839-1708
ONTARIO HUMANE SOCIETY
Any organization or groups can arrange to have a tour and meet members of the staff
and discuss the various aspects of the humane society work. We do give talks on
humane education upon request. The person to contact is Mrs. C. Lang, Supervisor,
Thickson Road North, Whitby, Ontario. Phone 579-0591 or Zenith 2-4500.
Hours: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Monday & Saturday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. -
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. 12:00 noon—12:30 p.m. Sundays.
TOWN OF PICKERING DAY CARE CENTRE
The above centre situated in Bay Ridges cares for children 2—5 years old. For further
information contact the Supervisor, Mrs. Joan Payne at the Centre, 1262 Radom Street,
Bay Ridges or the Social Services Department at 638-2930 or 839-5831.
DIAL-A-BUS NEWSLETTER
Your Dial-A-Bus has continued to show an increase in ridership for January '76 over
January '75, some 9,307 passengers or 32%.
February still continued on a steady growth pattern but at a reduced rate, 11 % over
the same month in '75. The recent fare increase which came into effect on January 28th
was no doubt a contributing factor in the slower growth pattern. We involved in the
Dial-A-Bus operation, are looking forward to operating from the new Works Centre.
Hopefully our move will be made in the next few weeks and it will mean the whole
Dial-A-Bus operation will be from one location. Your Council has approved the
purchase of five replacement buses to be delivered in May or June at the latest.
With so many new sub-divisions coming into the Dial-A-Bus operation we are hard
pressed from time to time to give you good people the service you have a right to
expect, and we appreciate hearing from the riding public when this is the case.
Our only reason for being is to serve the people.
Les Dickout,
Assistant Director, Transit.
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"OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
LOCAL SERVICE CLUBS
Lions Club of Pickering
Mr. Roy Giroux - 839-5423
Claremont Lions Club
Mr. R. Carruthers - 649-3043
Kinsmen Club of Bay Ridges
Mr. G. Tirebuck - 839-3823
Kinette Club of Bay Ridges
Mrs. Ruth King - 839-1811
Kiwanis Club of Dunbarton/Pickering
Mr. Austin Barnes —
Big Brothers of Ajax/Pickering
Mr. William Magee - 683-3451
Rotary Club of Ajax
Mr. John Jones - 683-5224
Rotary Club of Pickering
Mr. Roger C. Conant - 683-2273
Canadian Legion Branch 322
Mr. Charles Presley - 683-4586
Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Mrs. Helen Munro - 683-3393
Cubs, Scouts, Venturers & Rovers
Mrs. June Bilow - 839-2709
Brownies and Girl Guides
Mrs. Bridget Wells - 683-1992
PARK LOCATIONS WITHIN PICKERING
Claremont Park
Located in the village of Claremont. This park offers playground equipment,
facilities for Softball, Outdoor Skating and ample room for large picnics.
Brougham Park
Located on No. 7 Highway, east of the Village of Brougham. This park offers Softball,
Playground Equipment and an area for Picnics.
Greenwood Park
Located south of the Village of Greenwood. This park offers Softball, Winter Skiing,
Skating, 2 Tennis Courts and open space for picnics, playground equipment.
Centennial Park
Located on Brock Road one and a half miles north of No. 2 Highway. This park offers
Soccer, Baseball, Playground equipment and outside Barbecues for picnics.
Grand Valley Park
Located on Valley Farm Road and the 3rd Concession. This park is an ideal spot for
large picnics and nature study or hiking.
West Shore Glen Park
Located on the west shore of Frenchman's Bay and offers playground equipment and
picnic areas overlooking Lake Ontario.
Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park
Located on Sandy Beach Road just north the Nuclear Plant and offers Softball, Soccer,
Tennis, Football and open land for picnics and features a new concept in Playground
equipment.
Dunmoore Park
Located on Moores Road south of No. 2 Highway. This park offers Softball, Football,
Tennis and open space for picnics, along with a new concept in playground equipment.
SENIOR CITIZENS' COUNCIL
The Senior Citizens' Council is an organization sponsored by the Social Planning
Council of Ajax-Pickering. Representatives from all Senior Citizen Clubs and all
agencies dealing with seniors meet to discuss common problems. Membership is
also open to seniors who are not affiliated with the club, but who wish to work toward
increased facilities and opportunities for seniors. Any person interested in joining is
asked to call the Social Planning Council at 683-3451.
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