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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. - 1 - " "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. -2- " "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, — 3 — " "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 -4- " " 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. - 5 - " "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. - 6 - " " 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. — 7 — " "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 " "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. - 9 - " "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 both enjoyment and the competitive challenge of - 10 - " "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 15-17 Contact: Pres. Gord Carey 683-2154 Registrar: Bob Elliott 683-1608. - 11 - " "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! - 12 - " "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. 13 " "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 15 " "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. 16 " "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. 14 "