owen sound summer activities guide 2013

2013

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where you want to celebrate

Community & Summer Activities Guide

the sights & sounds of Summer

WHAT’S INSIDE...Summer Programs

City Services, EventsSeniors Activities

Clubs & Organizations

www.tallshipsowensound.com

See you at the harbour!

Harbour Nights Sundays @ Visitor CentreMusic & Movies @ Harrison Park

Stretching Minds,Bodies and Souls for

35 years

The Satellites Gymnastics Club is a Not for Profit corporation operated by a volunteerBoard of Directors. We have the most equipped facility for boys and girls gymnasticsin the region. Our fully certified coaches will guide your children through fun activities,improve their fitness, learn the fundamentals of gymnastics and make new friends!

Register online today atwww.satellitesgymnastics.com

or contact us [email protected]

or 519-371-7233

Register early as limited spots are available!

Summer Programs For Boys And GirlsKindercamp (ages 3-4) Daily/ weekly•Summer Theme Camp (ages 5+) Daily/ weekly•Regular Evening Programs•

M I J K A H O O P E R ' S

SUMMER DANCE& GYMNASTICS CAMP

DANCE & GYM CAMP (FULL DAY)KINDER CAMP (HALF DAY)

Ages 3 to 12 • Multiple Week Discounts:Cost: Full Day $150 + GO Fee • Full Day 2nd Week $130

Half Day $75 + GO • Full Day 3rd Week $110Early Drop Off 8am • Half Day 2nd Week $65Late Pick Up 5pm • Half Day 3rd Week $55

Largest Facility & Experienced Staff

www.dancemakers.ca

8 week Recreational Summer GymnasticsMonday & Wednesday Evenings Starting July 1st

www.dancemakersgymnastics.ca

www.dancemakers.ca

519-371-7962

Reservations 1-800-265-3163 OR FAX 519-371-2354OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.ontarioferries.com • OR EMAIL [email protected]

*Reservations available on all sailings except these with an asterisk.

Connect with the North

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6:10 pm (FRI. ONLY)

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TOBERMORY TO SOUTH BAYMOUTH SOUTH BAYMOUTH TO TOBERMORYDepart Daily Arrive Depart Daily Arrive

Additional Sailing: Victoria Day, Monday, May 21

May 3 - June 20

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June 21 - September 2

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Additional Sailing: Thanksgiving October 14

September 3 - October 20

WELCOMING MESSAGES

Welcome to the Community & Summer Activities Guide

OWEN SOUND CITY COUNCIL 2011-2014Front Row: Councillor Colleen Purdon, City/County Councillor Arlene Wright, Mayor Deborah Haswell, Councillor Peter Lemon, Councillor Jan ChamberlainBack Row: Councillor Bill Twaddle, Councillor Jim McManaman, Councillor David Adair, Councillor Ian Boddy

Photo by John Prettie

Owen Sound is where summer lives!

We are alive with activities all summer long! We have a great selection of activities for families and people of all ages and stages. We take great pride in the programs, services and events offered by the City and our many community partners.

Our partnerships make Owen Sound an exciting, vibrant and community focused home.

The City of Owen Sound is fortunate to have an amazing natural environment, in which you can enjoy a leisurely walk, a picnic, or quiet moments relaxing with a book in one of our many parks, or waterfront locations.

I am con�dent you will �nd something in this guide that will bene�t you, and contribute to Owen Sound’s focus as a healthy community.

Have a safe summer, full of adventure and discovery.

Owen Sound IS where summer lives!

Yours truly,

Deborah HaswellMayor

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Owen Sound Community & Summer Activities Guide2013

The Owen Sound Community Guide has been produced by Owen Sound’s Community Services Department in conjunction with The Sun Times AdvertisingDepartment.

Production byThe Sun Times and Commercial Printing Departments.

Special thanks to Pat Bryant of the City of Owen Sound’s Community Services Department for her assistance in compiling this directory.

This is the fifthteenth edition of the Owen Sound Community Guide: a quick and handy reference to events of interest, groups, organizations and services in Owen Sound and surrounding area. Every effort has been made to create an accurate listing. However, The Sun Times and the City of Owen Sound cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.

CONTENTS

Welcoming Messages ........................................ page 4

City Manager’s / Mayor’s Department .................. page 6

Economic Development & Tourism......................... page 7

Community Services Department ......................... page 10

Building & Planning ........................................... page 10

Parks & Open Space ......................................... page 13

Facility Bookings ............................................... page 15

Financial Services Department ............................... page 18

Operations Department ..................................... page 19

Owen Sound Fire & Emergency Services ............. page 22

Owen Sound Police Services .............................. page 23

Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library ...... page 25

Owen Sound Museums ...................................... page 26

Tom Thomson Art Gallery .................................. page 28

Summer Camps ................................................ page 30

Swimming Lessons & Pool Information ............ page 33-36

Day Camp & Specialty Camps Information ..... page 37-46

Family Y Programs ....................................... page 47-50

Seniors ....................................................... page 51-57

Clubs & Organizations ................................ pages 62-65

Community Services .................................... pages 66-69

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City Manager’s Of�ceI believe, like many colleagues in the recreation �eld, that all children deserve to have

sport and recreation experiences that support their healthy development. Research shows that the experiences children have in sport and recreation at an early age have a lifelong impact. Positive experiences help children become capable, caring adults who contribute more effectively to the community in the future. The City of Owen Sound is committed to ensuring that we offer all of our citizens, but especially our children, every opportunity to participate in a full range of fun and exciting activities. This is a wonderfully vibrant community, so please, take a moment to read our guide and join us.

A. Ruth Coursey, City Manager

Owen Sound... where you want to live!


City Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 204808-2nd Avenue EastOwen Sound, On N4K 2H4

Phone: 519-376-4440 Fax: 519-376-3579Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Website: www.owensound.ca

Deborah Haswell, Mayor, Ext. 1212Ruth Coursey, City Manager, Ext. 1210Sharon Edwards, Executive Assistant & Public Relations Coordinator, Ext. 1211

Social Media:- Find us on Facebook: City of Owen Sound

- Follow us on Twitter: @CityOwenSound - Subscribe on YouTube: City Owen Sound

MAYOR’S DEPARTMENTVison StatementThe City of Owen Sound: Where you want to live.

Mission StatementTo provide progressive leadership for education, culture, recreation, heath, social and economic opportunities that bene�t the city and the region.

The City of Owen Sound is governed by a municipal council comprised of an elected Mayor and eight Councillors. The Mayor presides at City Council meetings as Chair and is an ex-of�cio member of all City Committees. The Mayor also represents the City on County Council and is an elected member of County Committees.

The Head of Council is responsible for ensuring that the policy direction as determined by Council is carried out in an effective and responsible manner.Services Provided Mayor’s Administration Chair of Council meetings Assists with setting the Council Agenda Appointments Greetings Letters of Support Recognition Certi�cation Represents the City at events Represents the City at Grey County Council

City Services

CITY MANAGER’S DEPARTMENTThe City Manager ensures that the business of the City of Owen Sound is effectively carried out and communicated to Council, staff and the public at large.Services Provided: Public Relations General Enquiries Strategic Planning Employee Initiatives Service Analysis Business Plans City Information Capital Plan Communication Strategy Annual Operating Budget Corporate Guidance Government Agencies Liaison Economic Development Tourism

Economic Development & TourismSteve Furness, Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: 376-4440 Ext. 1236Marketing the City to new residents, businesses and visitors is the responsibility of the Economic Development and Toursim area. The overall goal is to attract new investment and jobs to improve the vitality of the local economy.Priorities: •DowntownandHarbourfrontareaaseconomicand

social focus •Retain,expandandattractlocalbusinessesand

institutions •MarkettheCitytoattractnewresidents,businesses

and tourists BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE173 8th Street EastOwen Sound, ON N4K 1K9Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone: 519-371-3232 Email: [email protected] Website: www.owensoundbusiness.ca

Staff: Jane Philips, Manager/Business Advisor; [email protected]

For 13 years the Business Enterprise Centre, Owen Sound and Area has assisted entrepreneurs with business informa-tion, professional consultation services and networking oppor-tunities. BEC is a one stop source of assistance for starting, growing or expanding your small business. BEC answers your questions, assists with preparing a business plan, reviewing your marketing materials and much more. BEC is a partner-ship between the Ministry of Economic Development and the City of Owen Sound.Social Media: - Find us on Facebook: The Business Enterprise Centre - Owen Sound

VISITOR CENTRE1155 1st Avenue WestOwen Sound, ON N4K 4K8

Open daily from Victoria Day to ThanksgivingWinter Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pmPhone: 519-371-9833 Toll Free: 1-888-675-5555Email inquiries: [email protected]: www.owensoundtourism.ca

Staff:Paulette Peirol, Tourism Marketing Coordinator; Email: [email protected] Jackson, Graphic Arts & Social Media Specialist; Email: [email protected] Sound operates a year-round Visitor’s Centre on the harbour, providing travellers with maps, guides, souvenirs, postcards and friendly, customized travel information about the City and area. The department promotes the City as a tourist destination at trade shows and events, and publishes several maps and guides each year. Looking to move to Owen Sound or visit? Call for a free information package, geared to your speci�c interests. Hosting a team, a conference, an event or visiting relatives? We can help make your guests feel welcome!

We Provide: - Owen Sound guides and reference material - City and regional maps - Hiking, cycling and paddling brochures - Guides to area waterfalls, beaches, gardens, galleries, lighthouses and more

Social Media - Find us on Facebook: Owen Sound Tourism, Events and

Attractions - Follow us on Twitter: @OSTourism - Subscribe on YouTube: Owen Sound Tourism

HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISIONThe Human Resources Division is committed in aligning human resources programs and practises to support corporate goals and objectives, ensuring that the City of Owen Sound continues to be the place “where you want to live”!

Through strategic guidance, the HR division leads programs and practises to balance the needs of the human capital and the need for business accountability to deliver excep-tional service to the City of Owen Sound’s residents in the most �scally responsible manner.Of�ce Location: City Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 203808 2nd Avenue East,Owen Sound, ON N4K 2H4Phone: 519-376-4440 Fax: 519-371-8190Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

City Manager’s/Mayor’s Department


CITY MANAGERS


CITY MANAGERS

Staff:Curry Humphreys, Human Resources Supervisor; Ext 1213Annie Sebesta, Human Resources Assistant; Ext 1214SERVICES PROVIDED: Across the City’s varied work force (Fire Services, Police Services, Library, Art Gallery, Economic Development & Tourism, Engineering Services, Roads, Water & Wastewater, Parks & Open Spaces, Building, By-law, Planning & Development, and Financial Services) the Human Resources Division provides support in the following areas: •Workforceplanning •Recruitmentandretention •CollectiveBargaining •LabourRelations •Performancemanagement •Compensation •HealthandSafety •Training&Development •HRandH&SPolicydevelopment

CITY CLERKS DEPARTMENTProvides the Statutory responsibilities and services of the Municipal Clerk to City Council and the Public.Of�ce Location:City Hall 2nd Floor, Room 203808 2nd Avenue East,Owen Sound ON N4K 2H4,

Phone: (519) 376-4440 Fax: 519-371-0511Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pmEmail: [email protected]: Kristen M. Van Alphen, City Clerk; Ext 1228Bonnie Seaman, Administrative Coordinator; Ext 1222Helen White, Deputy Clerk; Ext 1247Lee-Anne Kazarian, Legislative Services Coordinator; Ext 1268Jeff Smith, By-law Coordinator; Ext 1241SERVICES PROVIDED:•CityCouncilSupport•CorporateRecordsRetention•CouncilAgendas,By-lawsandMinutePreparation•MunicipalElectionManagement•Licenses: •Business •Lottery(Bingo/Raffle/BreakOpenTicket) •Marriage•CivilMarriageCeremonies•AssessmentRollInformation

•Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Requests

•Vital Statistics Services•MunicipalPropertyAgreements•CityofOwenSoundPolicyManagement•StopUpandCloseRoadRequests•CommissionerofOaths/Affidavits•LiabilityInsuranceClaims•BoardsandCommitteesofCouncilSupport•PlanningNotices

LICENCING:Business:Businesses that operate within the City of Owen Sound are required to have a business license.

•GeneralBusiness $150•HomeOccupation $150•RelocationofBusiness $150•RefreshmentVehicle $220•StreetVendor $500or$1,000 (depending on location - bid proposal)•Hawker&Peddler (upto5consecutivedays) $300 (peryear) $600

Lottery:Lotterylicenses(Bingo/Raffle/BreakOpenTicket)areapproved and issued to eligible organizations. Marriage:Licenses are issued only to the bride and/or groom. Licensefeeis$150.VITAL STATISTICS:Birth/Death/Marriage Certi�catesApplication forms to obtain a birth/death/marriage certi�-cate from the Of�ce of the Registrar General are available at the Clerk’s of�ce.Civil MarriageThe City Clerk and staff delegated by the Clerk are avail-able to perform Civil Marriage Services. The cost of a CivilMarriageCeremonyis$350,plusapplicabletaxes.($395.50)Boards and Committees of Council:Applications and information for members of the public to serve on the various Boards and Committees of Council are available in the Clerk’s of�ce.Assessment Roll Information:The Municipal Assessment Roll that contains property informa-tion is available in the City Clerk’s Of�ce.

Watch for the Doors Open Guide in The Sun Times!


CITY MANAGERS

Commissioner of Oaths:Commissioning Services are offered by the Clerk and staff delegatedbytheClerk.TheCommissioningfeeis$45.20 (incl. HST).City Council:City Council meetings are held every other Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. Rogers TV usually televises these meetings. Meetings are also streamed online at: http://www.owensound.ca/council/council-summary.php Council Agenda and Minutes are also available on the City’s website at www.owensound.ca Web Services:Visit the City’s Web Page to obtain more information on services provided by the Clerk’s Department or to download forms or link to other government documents related to the duties of the Clerk.

ANIMAL CONTROLOWEN SOUND ANIMAL SHELTER2125 18th Avenue EastOWEN SOUND ON N4K 6Y3

Phone: 519-372-1123Hours: Monday to Friday, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Saturday Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Website: www.bmts.com/~osas/Visit the shelter...you may �nd that special friend to adopt

SERVICES PROVIDED:The Animal Shelter provides care to stray animals until owners can reclaim their pets or others have an opportunity to adopt a pet.

Contractors: Todd & Renee Robbins Telephone: (519) 372-1123

City Clerks Department

georgianc.on.ca/orillia


COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT


Community Services... helping to build the community “where you want to live“. Pamela Coulter, Director; [email protected] Bryant, Administrative Assistant; [email protected]

City Hall, Main Floor808 2nd Avenue EastOwen Sound, Ontario N4K 2H4(519) 376-4440 ext 1256

The Community Services Dept places a high priority on creat-ing a community where development enhances the City and creates a safe urban environment where our residents and visi-tors can be active and healthy.Need a building permit? Want to register your children for swimming lessons or a summer camp? Community Services offers recreation programs, accessible playgrounds, cemetery, parks, open spaces, and playing �elds and many exciting events and cultural experiences, land use planning, building, all within an attractive and safe community.

BUILDING DIVISION

Brian Green, Chief Building Of�cial [email protected]

The Building Division is responsible for ensuring that all construction within the City conforms to the Ontario Building Code, City Bylaws and other applicable laws. The Division coordinates new building projects in the City working closely with the Operations Department and Planning Division, to encourage development.

Services:• Building Permits (building, plumbing, conditional,

demolition, change of use) required to construct, renovate and/or alter existing or new buildings or structures

• Inspections of projects under permit to ensure that the Ontario Building Code, Zoning By-laws and all other applicable laws are upheld for the duration of the project

• Preparation of Statistics for use by federal, provin-cial & municipal agencies, the Building and Development Industry, as well as the media

If you’re thinking of renovating, installing a swimming pool, building a deck or other construction, you may need a Building Permit. Even small additions, decks, garden sheds are required to meet Zoning By-law standards.

2013 Residential Permit Fees: NewHouseandAdditions Min.$120 AccessoryStructures Min.$120 Plumbing Min.$95/unit Demolition(under175cu.m) Min.$180/structure

Not sure if you need a permit?Call 519-376-4440 ext. 1275

[email protected]

PLANNING DIVISION

Nick Popovich, Community Planner [email protected]

The City of Owen Sound Planning Division is a small group of professionals who provide customer service to residents, developers, builders and other regarding the ongoing development of our City. We work closely with other City Departments to ensure that the land use goals and vision of Council and the community are attained.

The Planning Division has two primary functions - to formulate policy that guides the development of our City as well as to process applications for new development.

Policy direction to stakeholders is provided through the City’s Of�cial Plan, which is a general outline of what type of land use should take place and where that development should occur.

The main implementation tool used by the Planning Division is the Comprehensive Zoning By-law, which was updated and approved in 2010. The Zoning B-law implements the Of�cial Plan by establishing speci�c land uses and regula-tions pertaining to those land uses.

In terms of application review, we evaluate each new devel-opment application on its merits and compliance with appli-cable laws.

Our team is here to serve you with any land use questions that you may have. Stop by the Planning Division to obtain information relating to:•LandUse,includingdevelopmentplans•OfficialPlandesignationandpolicy•Zoningofyourproperty-usespermittedandrelevantsite and building regulations (ie. setbacks and parking)•SitePlan,PlansofSubdivisionandCondominiumapplications and approvals•OfficialPlanandZoningBy-lawAmendments,Consents and Minor Variances

Community Services Department

•CommunityImprovementPlanincludingFacadeandStructural Improvement Program.

To obtain more information and to �nd out “What’s New”, visit us online @ www.owensound.ca/planning

Heritage ProgramsSandra Parks, Heritage Planning [email protected]

The Planning Division is also responsible for Heritage Programs within the City. The Heritage Coordinator can provide you with information regarding the properties that are listed on the Heritage Register and Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. The City’s Strategic Plan suggests the City should advocate preservation of signi�cant buildings, structures and natural heritage, preserving and celebrating its unique history through architectural preservation and historical interpretation.Programs: •Heritage Register: An inventory of properties of cultural

heritage value or interest. Currently contains 150 listings. Take a virtual tour online.

•Designated Properties: To date 30 properties have been designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.

•Heritage Permits: For alterations to designated proper-ties.

•Façade & Structural Improvement Program: A grant program that encourages restoration and rehabilita-tion of downtown store fronts and designated buildings.

•Heritage Property Tax Relief Program: Provides Tax Refunds to eligible designated property owners who wish to opt into the program.

• Interpretive Plaque Program: The Interpretive Plaque program began in 1998; to date 46 plaques have been placed around the City. Take a virtual tour online.

•Interpretive Walking Tours: Historic Walking/Biking Tour brochures available at the Visitor Centre or City Hall

• Doors Open: Since 2003, the City has participated in this province wide celebration of Community Heritage. The date of the 2013 Owen Sound event is June 1 and 2. To volunteer for Doors Open, call 376-4440 Ext. 1275.

• Web Site: Visit the heritage pages at www.owensound.ca/heritage.



Community Services Department

DOORS OPEN OWEN SOUNDJune 1st & 2nd, 2013, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Free admission160 years of Heritage is waiting for you to explore.

~ Owen Sound’s history as told through its buildings ~Doors Open Ontario is a province-wide celebration of community heritage designed to create access, awareness and excitement about our heri-tage. It provides residents and visitors alike with a unique opportunity to explore and enjoy sometimes hidden and always interesting places within our community - all free of charge. Volunteers: No heritage knowledge required . . . just enthu-siasm. What better way to learn more about these historic sites than to spend a half day volunteering at a site!

To Volunteer or get more information, visit www.owensound.ca/heritage/doorsopen.php

or contact Sandra Parks, Heritage Planning Coordinator at [email protected] or 519-376-4440 Ext. 1275

Visit our website: www.owensound.cato experience a virtual tour of the City’s

Register of Heritage Propertiesand Historical Interpretive Plaques

Contact us if you are interested in listing your property on the City’s Heritage Register


Bill Walker, MPPBRUCE-GREY-OWEN SOUND

920 1st Ave W, Suite 100Owen Sound, OntarioN4K 4K5bill.walkerco@pc.ola.orgwww.billwalkermpp.com519-371-24211-800-461-2664

CHRYSLERDODGE JEEP

Sunset Strip, Owen Sound519-371-5337(JEEP)

www.foxchrysler.com

#1 Volume Chrysler DodgeJeep Retailer in Grey-Bruce

Check out ourAuto section

every Thursdayin the Sun Times,

or online atwww.owensoundsuntimes.ca!

HAL WRIGHTCHEVROLET • CADILLAC

GMC • BUICKSALES • LEASING • SERVICE • PARTSwww.halwrightchevroletcadillacgm.com

We stand behind our cars,service & community.

Located on the Sunset Stripin Owen Sound519-376-5580

519-371-4447

KIA OF OWEN SOUNDHwy. 26 East, Owen Sound

www.kiaos.ca

2014 SORENTO

CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE/RAM#1 In Customer Satisfaction

519-376-4882SUNSET STRIP, OWEN SOUND

1-800-665-1343SALE HOURS:

9:00 am to 8:00 pm - Mon., Thurs.9:00 am to 6:00 pm - Friday9:00 am to 4:00 pm - Sat.

Telephone: 519-376-6350 • www.mtlaw.ca

Ross Thomson

MURRAY & THOMSONL A W Y E R S

Divorce & Family LawWills, Estates & TrustsWrongful DismissalContruction Liens

Civil LitigationMediationBusiness LawMunicipal Law

Real Estate: Purchases - Sales - Mortgages



RECREATION, CULTURE & EVENTSBrenda Dailey, Facilities Booking Coordinator

[email protected] Cleverley, Event Facilitator

[email protected]

The Recreation Division is responsible for the booking of all City Facilities and Parks. The Division is also committed to providingrecreationprogramsthatreflecttheneedsofthecommunity and offer opportunities for an active healthy life-style. Recreation also offers summer programming for youth including day camp and specialty camps, swimming pro-grams as well as the Skateboard and Bike Parks in partner-ship with the Owen Sound Family Y.

The Culture & Events Division is responsible for Events in the City, including Celebrate Summer Owen Sound, New Year’s Eve, etc. as well as the implementation of the Cultural Awards program and other cultural initiatives.

Culture & Events Division is committed to ensuring residents and visitors alike experience the City’s authenticity, natural amenities, diversity and community spirit. Many cultural and special events are held throughout the year - the annual Home & Cottage Expo, celebrating the kick-off of summer at Canada Day, Harbour Nights concert series, Movies & Music, Owen Sound Cultural Awards and the award winning Festival of Northern Lights.This year we are “Celebrating Summer” again! Plan to

attend events like Harbour Nights or enjoy a movie under the stars at Harrison Park. Check out www.owensound.ca for all that’s worth celebrating this summer in Owen Sound!

PARKS AND OPEN SPACE

John W. Howard, [email protected]

Owen Sound has beautiful trails through the Niagara Escarpment and rivers, valleys and parks throughout the city with many different amenities and features. The City main-tains a range of playgrounds, sports�elds and green space and provides the following services:•Horticulture-plantingandmaintenanceofvariousfeature

plantings•GreenwoodCemeteryadministrationandmaintenance•Arboriculture-treemaintenanceandplantingonCityprop-

erty, Parks and public right-of-ways including Memorial/Commemorative Tree Planting Program

•OperationofHarrisonParkandKelsoCampgroundsFor Facility Bookings call 519-376-1440 or check us out online

Greenwood Cemetery190 1st Street South West519-376-3203 or [email protected] Cemetery is located on 40 acres of land in the southwesterly corner of the City. Surrounded by tall, stately maples and cedar hedges, a wooded ravine with a trail runs diagonally through the centre of the cemetery. It is a traditional cemeterywithareasforbothuprightmonumentsandflatmark-ers. The original house is now used as a cemetery of�ce; a maintenance complex for storing grounds equipment is located behind the house. The cemetery has three Columbaria as well as a scattering garden.Greenwood Cemetery is a place for the living—please come and visit. Visitation is daily from sunrise to sundown. Greenwood Cemetery Walking Tour available at Cemetery, City Hall, Tourism or on-line.The cemetery of�ce is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and other times by appointment. Mausoleum Access HoursMay 1st to October 15 7 days a week: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Information, rates, etc. available at www.owensound.ca

FACILITY AMENITIES

Victoria Park700 10th St. E

Grandstand400 m TrackField

Kelso ParkEddie Sargent Pkwy

Amphitheatre, Picnic TablesSplash Pad, Ball Diamond,Soccer Field

Harrison Park75 2nd Ave East

Walking Trails, Outdoor Swimming Pools (2) Bird SanctuaryPicnic Shelter, Mini-golf Restaurant2 playgrounds (1 accessible) Outdoor Rink/Basketball courtPaddle Boat/Canoe Rentals Shuffleboard/Horseshoes/Tennis

Campgrounds

Harrison Park Bookings May-Oct 519-371-9734104 sitesHydro & Water hook-upsLaundromat Showers&flushtoiletsDumping station Firewood (no outside wood allowed)Kelso Beach (overflow&specialeventscamping)Approximately 35 sitesHydro & water hook-ups


Family and Rec SwimsFamily Fun Gym Length SwimmingAdult SwimConditioning CentreWalking / Running TrackOpen Gym

Activities for All Ages

In recognition for the �nancial support received from our municipal partner, the City of Owen Sound, for the building of the new Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre, the Family Y will host four FREE ACCESS days for Owen Sound residents annually.

Partner Days

Upcoming 2013 Partner Days Saturday, May 5Sunday, August 18Saturday, November 23

Visit www.owensound.ca or www.ymcaowensound.on.ca prior to each Partner Day for a complete schedule of activities, facility times and pool admission requirements.

Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre700 10th Street EastOwen Sound, ON519 376-0484



Facility Rental & PermitsBANQUET & MEETING FACILITIES

Situated on the shores of Georgian Bay, the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre offers a wide range of facilities, amenities and services. Banquet halls, meeting rooms, an arena and 900 parking spaces ensure that any size of gathering can be hosted in style. Harrison Park Community Centre is also available for rent to host social and recreational activities. Call us at 519-376-1440 for your next get together big or small, or visit our website at www.owensound.ca or www.thebayshore.ca for more information.

Facility BookingsOwen Sound has facilities available to suit functions for all occasions and for all sizes of gatherings. Whether it’s a family picnic, a wedding or a concert, the City has the facility in which to host it!

For Facility Bookings, call 376-1440 or check us out on-line.

Booking Policies and Procedures:The following facilities can be booked through Service Owen Sound in person:City Hall, 808 2nd Avenue East, Owen SoundMonday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.By Phone: 519-376-1440:• PicnicShelters–KelsoParkandHarrisonPark• HarrisonParkCommunityCentre• HarryLumleyBayshoreCommunityCentreHalls

Payment:• Allrentalstotallinglessthan$150mustbepaidinfullat

time of booking.• Allhallrentalstotallingmorethan$150mustprovidea

minimum$150deposittoconfirmrental.• Anadministrationchargeof$40willbeleviedforall

payments returned Non-Suf�cient Funds (NSF)• Paymentoptions:Cash,Cheque,VisaorMastercardLicensed Functions:When you book a City facility and your event will be licensed under the AGCO, there are certain requirements that you must meet. The following are just a few of these requirements:• Allfunctionsmusthaveasetupsheetsubmittedtothe

appropriate facility a minimum two weeks prior to function• Proofof$2millionthirdpartyliabilityinsurancenaming

the City of Owen Sound as an additional insured• AppropriatenumberofcertifiedSmartServebartenders• ComplywithallCityby-lawsandpoliciesandAGCO

Regulations

FACILITY AMENITIES

HARRY LUMLEY BAYSHORE COMMUNITY CENTRE1900 3rd Avenue East

Bay Room accommodates 135-275 Rutherford Hall (Bay/Sound rms) Sound Room accommodates 90-200 accommodates 275-650Shore Room accommodates 50-1751ice/floorpadavailablefortournaments,concerts,tradeshowsUpper concourse walking trackOutdoor Gazebo & Patio, beautiful gardens, J. Irvine Brown accessible playground

Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre(Victoria Park) 700 10th St East

Arenas - 2 NHL size ice pads Health, Fitness & Recreation Centre (operated by the Family Y) featuring: - 8 lane competition pool - Therapeutic pool - Full Fitness Facility - Walking Track

Harrison Park Community Centre75 2nd Avenue East

Heritage Stone building accommodates 75Community events; family reunionsWood-burning �replace (wood available for purchase - no outside wood)

Ball Diamond bookings start annually on the �rst business day of April in person at City Hall or call 519-376-4440 Ext. 1254.

The City has two modern facilities to serve Owen Sound and area: • HarryLumleyBayshoreCommunityCentre 1900 3rd Avenue East, Owen Sound• JulieMcArthurRegionalRecreationCentre–twinicepad 700 10th Street East, Owen Sound

Owen Sound’s Community Services Department is committed to serving the needs of user groups and residents who use Owen Sound facilities. An Ice Allocation Policy has been developed to be fair, transparent and applied consistently and equitably to all ice users. The policy outlines allocation priority, process and timelines and is available on-line at www.owensound.ca or through the Community Services Department.

To book ice time, please call Brenda Dailey at 376-4440 Ext. 1254 or check for available ice time at www.owensound.ca.


ICE RENTAL RATES2013 FALL/WINTER RATES (Includes HST) Minor AdultNon-Prime TimeMonday to Friday, 11:00 pm - 4:30 $111.77 $139.72

Prime TimeMonday to Friday, 4:30 pm - 11:00 pmSaturday/Sunday, 6:00 am-11:00 pm

$142.88 $195.72

2013 SUMMER ICE RATESPrime TimeMonday to Sunday, 6:00 am-11:00 pm $195.72

• Rates based on 50 minute hour• Rates subject to changeAll for profit ice rentals and minor individuals/organizationsnot from Owen Sound, will be charged the adult rate.

2013 Ice Rental chart 4/4/13 10:11 AM Page 1

Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre (Full Day Rates)

Room Capacity Prime Time Non-Prime

Bay 267 $551.35 $267.25

Sound 202 $432.01 $208.86

Rutherford 428 $927.55 $454.03

Christie Hare 1 50 $130.75 $103.64

Christie Hare 2 100 $262.16 $137.71

Combined 144 $384.12 $214.04

FACILITY 2013 Rate(rates include HST)

Picnic Shelters

Harrison Park9 rows of tables $8.90/row

Kelso Park8 rows of tables $6.41/row

Harrison Park

CommunityCentre

Adult $158.98Youth $127.18

Bandshell $31.80

CHARTS 2013 4/4/13 10:08 AM Page 1

Community Halls

Sport Fields

Ice Rentals

Call for other available rooms and amenities and applicable rates. Extra fees may also apply. All rates subject to change. 1/2 day rental rates are available.


FACILITY 2013 RATE (rates include HST)

GAMES (2.5 HR) PRACTICES (1 HR)

Minor Adult Minor Adult

Ball Diamonds (14)Class A (lit �elds)Duncan McLellanTom Williams

$49.92 $71.30 $9.97 $14.27

Class B - St. Georges $43.61 $62.29 $8.77 $12.46

Class C - St. Juliens; Kelso; Harrison Field; Kinsmen

$21.18 $30.26 $4.26 $6.06

Soccer FieldsKelso Beach,Victoria Park $44.56 $63.65 $11.23 $16.05

Kiwanis Complex A Field $64.29 $91.68 $16.05 $22.92

Kiwanis Complex D Field $44.56 $63.65 $11.23 $16.05

$389.12



ADMISSION FEES Single Rate Family RateRegular skating $3.00 $6.00

Fall Skating Membership(excl. Shinney Hockey/Figure and Thursday Adult Skate)

$27.00 (20 Skates)

$60.00 (20 Skates)

Adult Public Skating

$4.00 $37(20Skates)

Shinney: Hockey/Figure skating

$9.00

For up-to-date recreational skating information, please call City hall or the respective facility. The schedule may change due to program requirements or maintenance needs. All arenas are closed on Dec 25, 26 & Jan 1. Capacity restrictions apply to all skates.

Note: Schedules & rates subject to change; Memberships can be purchased at City Hall or Bayshore Community Centre. Full Skating Schedule including Christmas, PD and March Break Skating will be available by mid-September.

RECREATIONAL SKATING

FALL/WINTER SKATING SCHEDULESUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

FREE PUBLIC SKATING (all ages)1:30 - 2:50 pmREC CENTREStarts Oct. 13

PRE-SCHOOL (5 yrs & under)10 - 10:50 amBAYSHOREStarts Oct. 14

NOON SKATE 12 - 1:20 pmBAYSHOREStarts Oct. 1

HOCKEY SHINNEY 12 - 12:50 pmBAYSHOREStarts Oct. 2

NOON SKATE 12 - 1:20 pmBAYSHOREStarts Oct. 3

FIGURE SKATE SHINNEY 7:30 - 9 amBAYSHOREStarts Oct. 4

SKATE-8(8 yrs & under) 11 - 11:50 amBAYSHOREStarts Oct. 19

ADULT SKATE 7:00 - 8:00 pmBAYSHOREStarts Oct. 3

ADULT NOON SKATE 12 - 1:20 pmREC CENTREStarts Oct. 4

SPRING SUMMER SKATING SCHEDULE (Commencing May 1st to end of August)JULIE MCARTHUR REGIONAL RECREATION CENTRE 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.

No membership available for the Spring & Summer Skating Schedule *Bring your own skates

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Roller Skating*Excl. July 9th &

Aug. 6thAdult Shinney

Noon SkateRoller Skating*Excl. July 11th &

Aug. 8th

Adult Skate

808 2nd Avenue EastOwen Sound, Ontario N4K 2H4Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Phone: (519) 376-4440 and Extension #Fax: (519) 371-0511Website: www.owensound.caDirector of Financial Services - Wayne Ritchie Ext. 1238Administrative Assistant - Linda McDonald Ext. 1239

Tax Services Ext. 1249Services Provided:•IssueInterimandFinalTaxBills•TaxCollection•AdministerMonthlyandInstalmentPaymentPlans•IssueTaxCertificates•TaxInquiries•ProcessTitleChanges•ProcessApplicationsfor: o Tax Adjustments o Vacancy Tax Rebates o Charity Rebates•ProcessAssessmentReviewBoardDecisions•ProcessMinutesofSettlementsTaxpayershavenegotiated

with MPAC•Maintainaccuratemailingaddresses•CorrespondwithTaxpayers’MortgageCompaniesWater/Waste Water Ext. 1243Services Provided:•Water/WasteWaterbillingandcollections•BillingInquiries•Co-ordinatemeterreaders•Setupnewaccounts•FinalbillingsforaccountsAccounting Ext. 1240Services Provided:•FinancialStatementsandFinancialInformationReturns•OperatingandCapitalBudget•AccountsReceivable•PerformanceMeasures•PayrollPurchasing Ext. 1246Services Provided:•GeneralInformation•PurchasingofallGoodsandServicesthroughPublic

Tendering Process•LiaisewithSuppliersandPublicre:ProcurementProcess

Information Technology Ext. 1411Services Provided:•ConstructandmaintainCitytechnologyinfrastructure

connecting all City facilities providing data exchange, manipulation and storage across the organization

•Configurecomputerandothertechnologicalhardwareandprovide support for its use

•Providesoftwareapplicationsmaintenanceandsupport•CreateandmaintainCitywebsite•Supportalltoolsforcommunications•Provideexpertiseandtechnologicalsolutionstofoster ef�ciencies and better customer service

SERVICE OWEN SOUND...your connection to City Hall

808 2nd Avenue EastOwen Sound ON N4K 2H4

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Phone: 519-376-1440 Fax: 519-371-0511Website: www.owensound.caSERVICES PROVIDED:Payments Accepted:•TaxAccounts,Water/WastewaterAccounts,CityInvoices,Commissioning, Lottery/Business, Marriage LicensesWe sell:• Garbage Bag Tags, Dog/Cat Licenses, Blue Boxes & Compost Pails, Tickets for Special Events, Skating PassesInformation:•GeneralTax/Water/WasteWaterInquiries•SetupPre-AutorizedTax&WaterPlans•StatementofAccountsforTaxes•ApplicationsforBirth,MarriageCertificatesAvailable•CivilMarriagePackagesAvailable•LicensingInformation:Lottery,Business,Marriage•SomeTouristInformationBrochuresAvailable•HarrisonParkPublicSkatingRink•GeneralInquiries

Other Services:•YourVoiceatCityHall-AnsweringthePhones•AcceptPublicDonations(i.e.TreePlantings,Memorial

Trees, Animal Shelter, Farmers’ Market)•FacilityBookings;BayshoreHalls&Gazebo,Harrison

Park Community Centre & Picnic Tables, Kelso Beach Picnic Tables & Amphitheatre

Financial Services DepartmentFINANCIAL SERVICES DEPT



OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT


Operations DepartmentThe Operations Department includes four divisions: •EngineeringServicesDivision•PublicWorksDivision•FacilitiesDivision•Water&WastewaterDivision

DIRECTOR’S OFFICEBrad McRoberts, MPA, P.Eng.Director of Operations808 2nd Avenue East, Lower FloorOwen Sound, Ontario N4K 2H4Phone: (519) 376-4440 Ext 1021Fax: (519) 371-0511The Of�ce of the Director of Operations is responsible for ensuring that the services provided by the Department meet the goals established by Council and that the Department operates within the approved policies and procedures of the City. The Director’s Of�ce directly oversees the Airport and Transit services for the City.

Billy Bishop Airport The Owen Sound Billy Bishop Regional Airport is a Transport Canada reg-istered air�eld located 4 km east of Owen Sound

on Highway 26. The 6000 square foot Terminal Building is open for business 7 days a week year round. The airside facilities include a 3932 foot (1198 m) runway, an apron for aircraft parking, fuel for piston and jet aircraft, and hangars for aircraft storage. The runway and taxiways are lighted for night operations. The general public is welcome to visit and take advantage of the services available including aircraft charter,flighttrainingandsightseeingtours.Aircraftownerscan also utilize the aircraft maintenance facility based at the airport.For further information about the Airport and the services available phone 519-371-6936.

Conventional Transit1020 3rd Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario 519-376-3299 The Conventional Transit service is a four (4) route system oper-ating during the day Monday through Saturday. All four routes provide 1/2 hour service from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. On Saturdays, bus services operate between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm with 1/2 hour service on all routes. For information regarding bus routes, times and fares contact the Transit Terminal at 519-376-3299.Specialized TransitThe Specialized Transit service is a door-to- door transporta-tion service for residents of the City with mobility limitations

that restrict their ability to use the City’s conventional transit service. The service operates Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.For an application or information regarding the Specialized Transit service phone 519-376-4440 extension 1261.

ENGINEERING SERVICES

Chris Webb, P. Eng.Manager of Engineering Services1900 20th Street EastOwen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N3Phone: (519) 376-4440 Ext 3300Fax: (519) 372-1209Of�ce HoursMonday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Services Provided:• City Utilities and Services Information •SpecialServicesApplications(approvalforroads

sidewalk and curb cuts, municipal utility service connections)

•ServicingAgreementsandAdministration •TechnicalInquiriesrelatedtoCityutilityservicing

(water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer/drainage)• Road and Right of Way Coordination •StreetOccupationPermits(approvaltoworkinCity

streets and right of ways) •TrafficSignalContractandMaintenance •Coordinationwithutilitycompanies(HydroOne,

Bell, Union Gas, Rogers, etc) •EntranceApprovals• Subdivision Agreements and Development Coordination

(with Planning Division)• City Infrastructure Capital Planning, Project Management

& Public InformationNew construction, reconstruction and upgrading of City owned infrastructure such as roads, watermain, sewers, traf�c signals, streetlighting, sidewalks, water treatment plant and pumping stations, sewage treatment plant and pumping station• City Engineering Specifications, Documents and Records

Easy, Reliable, Convenient.ENJOY THE RIDE!

PUBLIC WORKSKevin DeLeebeek, P.Eng.Manager of Public Works1900 20th Street EastOwen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N3Phone: 519-376-4440 Ext 3406

Services Provided:•WinterandSummerMaintenanceofRoads,Sidewalks

and Streetlights•FleetRepairandManagement•GarbageCollection

For County Roads in the City contact: Grey County Transportation and Public Safety 519-376-7337

Matt Prentice, M.Eng. P.EngManager of Water and Wastewater1900 20th Street EastOwen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N3Phone: 519-376-4440 Ext. 3224Services provided:•SanitaryandStormSewerMainandLateralRepairson the Public Rights of Way•WaterTreatmentandDistribution•Wastewater(sewage)TreatmentandCollection•UtilityLocatesforWaterandSewer•WasteDiversionandRecyclingPrograms

WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMSChris Hughes, Environmental Supervisor1900 20th Street EastOwen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N3Phone: 519-376-4440 Ext. 3406

LEAF & YARD COMPOST SITE28th Avenue East, north of 20th StreetOpen annually spring to fall, dusk to dawnGOODS EXCHANGE DAYS 2013Saturday, April 27, Saturday, July 27 and Saturday, October 26, 2013

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAYS 2013 1900 20th Street East 9:00 am to 2:00 pm April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 10, September 7, October 5 & 19

MILLER WASTE TRANSFER STATION AND CITY OF OWEN SOUND RECYCLING DEPOTThe Miller Waste Transfer Station/City of Owen Sound Recycling Depot is located on 20th Avenue East North of 20th Street East. The hours of operation are:Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

RECYCLING The City provides many recycling opportunities. The programs include both curbside pickup and depot based programs. ResidentialThe City provides bi-weekly residential curbside recycling pickup. Residential Blue Boxes are for sale at either City Hall or the Public Works Of�ce.Industrial, Commercial, Institutional (ICI) In 2006 the City passed a By-Law requiring all ICI facilities within the City to recycle. Recycling carts are available for weekly curbside collection for most commercial and institu-tional facilities. Please contact Public Works if your ICI facil-ity requires assistance in setting up a recycling program. Corrugated CardboardCardboard from the downtown core is picked up every week. All other areas are collected on a monthly basis. Allcardboardshouldbeflattenedandbundledand not exceed 1 metre (3’) in any dimension or exceed 18 kilograms (40 pounds) in weight.BoxboardPlastic and wax-coated boxboard (such as cereal boxes) and tetra-paks (juice boxes) are included in the regular bi-weekly blue box collection.

Styrofoam\Polystyrene and ElectronicsThese materials must be delivered to the Recycling Centre. For a list of acceptable items please see the City’s Website or call Public Works.

Operations DepartmentOPERATIONS DEPARTMENT


WASTE & WASTEWATER

OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

Operations Department


WASTE COLLECTIONThe City provides bi-weekly curbside waste collection. All domestic and commercial premises are allowed a maximum of three containers/bags per week for the downtown core. Outside the downtown core, a maximum of four containers/bags bi-weekly. Every container/bag must have a bag tag. For garbage in a container the top bag or item inside the container must have a bag tag attached to it. Garbage Bags or Containers must not weigh more than 18 kilograms (40 pounds).Purchasing Bag TagsBag tags may be purchased individually at City Hall or the Public Works Office, and in multiples of 5 at several independent businesses throughout the City.Please contact Public Works at 519-376-4274 for additional information regarding the City’s Waste Management Programs or visit the City’s Website

at www.owensound.ca

FACILITIES MANAGEMENTCraig Ruppenthal, Facilities ManagerHarry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre1900 3rd Avenue EastOWEN SOUND ON N4K 2M6Telephone: (519) 376-3594 ext. 4222Fax: (519) 376-6559Of�ce Hours: Monday & Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Tues.,Wed.& Thurs. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SERVICES PROVIDED:•Co-ordinationandsetupforalleventsatthefacilities•MaintenanceofallCityBuildingsincluding:•HarryLumleyBayshoreCommunityCentre•Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre offering Twin Pad Arena

Child Care ServicesCall these child care experts today!

CHILD CARE(18 months to 5 years)

SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE(JK to 12 years)

Throughout Grey & BruceA Certified Playing to Learn Curriculum Provider!

For more information on ourunique curriculum visit our website:

www.ymcaowensound.on.ca

FAMILY Y CHILD CAREOwen Sound 519-376-0484Port Elgin 519-832-6225Kincardine 519-396-9622Ripley 519-395-5570Hanover 519-364-4938

“We Have the Answers inQuality Child Care”

“Quality child care available for ages 18 months to 10years. School age care available before and after schooland all school holidays (including July and August).”

1032 2nd AVE. WESTOWEN SOUND 519-371-9471

Brooke MontessoriToddler School

435 21st Street West, Owen Sound

519-376-3447Ages from 18 months

[email protected]

Amabel Sauble Childcare Centre555 Sauble Falls Parkway, Sauble [email protected] or 519-422-3611Infants Toddlers Preschoolers

Before/After School & Summer Day Camp inboth Sauble Beach & Southampton

Quality Programs Child Centered Curriculum


FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICE

WHAT WE DO…

SUPPRESSION • Fire Suppression • Emergency Medical Response 1st Aid / Defibrillation /

Resuscitation • Extrication • Confined Space Rescue • High Angle Rescue • Trench Rescue • Marine/Ice Rescue • Hazardous Materials Response • Mutual Aid • Municipal emergency planning

and preparedness

PREVENTION • Fire Prevention • Public Education and Awareness • Fire Inspections • Plan Examinations • Fire Code Enforcement

TRAINING • Provide overall training and

education to the fire personnel

OWEN SOUNDFIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

www.owensound�reems.com Email: �[email protected] 1209 3rd Avenue East, OWEN SOUND, ON, N4K 2L6

Phone: (519) 376-2512 Fax: (519) 372-0757

“It’s up to you”TO PREVENT FIRES IN YOUR HOME

Make Your Intention Fire Prevention! Dial 911

in an emergency

Mission Statement • TO SAVE LIVES • PROTECT PROPERTY • PREVENT HARM

Working Smoke Detectors save lives!

Every residence in Ontario must have a working smoke detector on every level and outside all sleeping areas.

Carbon monoxide is invisible and odourless and can kill you in no time at all. Only a carbon monoxide detector can alert you to this deadly gas. Install one today.


POLICE SERVICES

OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICEChief of Police – William Sornberger

922 2nd Avenue West, Owen Sound, ON. N4K 4M7519-376-1234

www.owensoundpolice.com

While we at the Owen Sound Police Service continue to ensure the safety of our 22,000 residents, thousands of yearly visitors, 8,900 households and 133 kilometers of roadways, we also enjoy working closely with and being a proud part of our community.

The 97 employees of the Owen Sound Police Service many of whom live and raise our families in Owen Sound enjoy giving back and going above our “job descriptions”. Our members are not only active in various community groups and coaching local sports teams they also give back to numerous Charitable Organizations through the Canadian Cancer Society, Special Olympics, Law Enforcement Torch Run, Alzheimer’s Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Heart and Stroke Society to name a few.

The Owen Sound Police Service, while being one of the most proactive police services in the province for its size, continues to expand not only the enforcement and investigative side of policing but also just as importantly focuses on education and crime prevention. With the assistance of provincial grants and the dedication of personnel, the Owen Sound Police Service ensures that every student in Owen Sound is offered structured and interactive safety lessons. With the addition of the Positive

Choices Community Safety Village visiting every elementary school not only have we had personal and positive contact with each student but we are providing them with the tools to make good and healthy decisions on their own. A new initiative “Safe Driving Education” will see of�cers and our community partners visiting our High Schools and adult groups to provide Distracted and Impaired Driving messaging. The students will have the opportunity to try our many interactive displays designed to demonstrate how much the use of cell phones, iPods, drugs and alcohol will have on their abilities to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Owen Sound Police are also always available for presentations to adults, community groups and organizations

POLICE SERVICES


to discuss a variety of topics. Please contact our Community Services Of�cer, Constable Chris Hartley at 519-376-1234 ext. 142 or at [email protected] to arrange a presentation on many topics including Frauds and Scams, Safe Driving, Internet Safety, Bullying, Drugs, Street Smarts as well as Senior and Child Safety.

Volunteers – We at the Police Service could not serve our community without the assistance of our many volunteers. Whether they are staf�ng the Community Service Of�ce at Heritage Place Mall, providing us with an extra set of eyes and ears while working with our Citizens on Patrol (COP), student volunteers at our many community events and fundraisers, or as a member of our Auxiliary Police Unit we are completely indebted to all of these wonderful volunteers that give so freely of their time.

We hope to see you at the many community events that we will be attending over this next year; 14th Annual NHL Alumni Game, 14th Annual Polar Bear Dip, Salmon Derby Kids Day, Cuff Links Golf Tournament, Beat the Heat with Buster, Hottest Yard Sale Under The Sun, Owen Sound Fall Fair, Keystone Family Fun Day, Big Ticket Night with the Attack, Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, Seniors Fair, Health Fair and many, many others.

To learn more about the Owen Sound Police Service and to view the many services that we provide to our community or how you can also become involved please visit our web site at www.owensoundpolice.com


THE LIBRARY


Like over 12,000 residents of Owen Sound, Georgian Bluffs, Chatsworth and West Meaford, you already belong.

What are you waiting for? Pick up your Library card today!

Preschool story times, school projects, teen programs, genealogy research, computer upgrading, adult education, free wifi,

volunteer opportunities and more. Find something for all of your ages and stages @ the Library.

824 1st Avenue West Owen Sound, ON N4K 4K4

519-376-6623

Visit the Library Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 24/7 @ www.owensound.library.on.ca or

www.facebook.com/OSNGUPL

Chatsworth, Georgian Bluffs, West Meaford, Owen Sound


MUSEUMS

Owen Sound Museums

948 3rd Ave West Owen Sound, Ontario 519 371 0031 www.billybishop.org

1155 1st Ave. West Owen Sound, Ontario 519 371 3333 www.marinerail.com

Visit the boyhood home of Canada’s famous flying ace and wartime hero, William Avery “Billy” Bishop, located in downtown Owen Sound. Find out about his amazing life and legacy as well as Canada’s military and aviation history. Experience a slice of Victorian lifestyle in this national historic site featuring many furnishings and possessions of the Bishop family, who first lived in this grand home over a century ago. Outside enjoy the beautiful, Victorian-era inspired gardens. In July and August, Victorian Teas take place on the grounds. This summer see To Learn, To Serve, To Advance about the history of the air cadet movement as well as Local Heroes, an exhibit focusing on Owen Sound’s three Victoria Cross winners.

Travel back in time to Owen Sound’s industrial past when the city was a thriving port. Housed in a former Canadian National Railway station on the city’s waterfront, the Museum features artefacts, scale models, archival photos, and interactive stations. Outside the made in Owen Sound tug the Ancaster is on display. Visitors can also go on board a restored caboose sitting on the area’s only remaining rail lines. On exhibit this summer Scottish Spirit, Canadian Dreams: The Kennedy Story, an exhibit looking at the rich industrial legacy of William Kennedy and Sons Ltd. The Last Stop provides an historic overview about the end of rail in the Owen Sound area. This summer the Marine & Rail Museum will be a perfect venue view the tall ships when they arrive in the harbour this August.

Discover History and Heritage at the Owen Sound Museums

Open to all… admission by donation… seven days week all summer

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Check all of the above regularly for programming and special event updates over the summer.


MUSEUMS

Funky Fridays Billy Bishop Home & Museum Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum July 9, 23, 30, August 2, 9, 23 Free drop-in family activities The history of our museums’ come alive when we combine creative crafts and exciting science! Every week it’s something new.

Victorian Teas Billy Bishop Home & Museum A summer tradition continues July 10, 24, August 7, 21 ● Dessert Teas at 2 p.m.; $4 members, $6 non-members ● Luncheon Teas at 12 p.m.; $8 members, $10 non-members Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Billy Bishop Home & Museum starting June15th.

Museum Explorers Summer Camps Billy Bishop Home & Museum Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum July 15-19 & August 12-16 Ages: 6-12, $15/day or $60/wk We’re recruiting and training Museum Explorers to uncover the stories, artefacts, and people of our aviation, military, marine, rail, industrial, and Victorian history. We’ll go on digs, uncover mysteries, play games, and build cool gadgets, tools, and toys. Registration and daily program outlines will be available online on May 1st at www.billybishop.org and www.marinerail.com. Email [email protected] or call 519-371-0031.

Victorian Gardens Billy Bishop Home & Museum Every Monday — July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26 $50 per child *This program requires an ongoing commitment throughout the summer.

This summer we’re giving area kids the space, tools, training, and guidance to teach them how to grow a vegetable garden on the historic grounds of the Billy Bishop Home & Museum. This group of green thumbs will learn through cultivating a traditional Victorian garden - sharing in the harvest, and sharing the knowledge they harvest.

Get Involved... Become a Museum Volunteer Volunteers are the lifeblood of Owen Sound Museums We want everyone to discover history and heritage at the Billy Bishop Home & Museum and the Marine & Rail Museum. But we can only do this through a dedicated team of volunteers. If you have the time, enjoy helping out, and like interacting with others, why not get involved. There’s always something for our volunteers to do. Contact Diane Sprung at 519 371 0031 / [email protected]


There’s always something going on at the TOM! Experience what’s made history and what’s happening now in Canadian art, along with hands-on opportunities to engage with the world of art-making. Whether it’s peaceful contemplation or a challenge to the way you see the world, the Tom Thomson Art Gallery has something to excite the maverick in you.The Tom Thomson Art Gallery is a regional public gallery and national cultural attraction with a top-notch, revolving program of contemporary and historical exhibitions, lectures, forums, �lms, concerts and workshops. A dynamic place whereartistsandaudiencesmeetandflourish,theGalleryprovides visitors with enriching experiences through art. An ambitious program of exhibitions by local, Canadian and international artists makes the Tom Thomson Art Gallery a destination point to experience the ever-changing world of contemporary art. Enjoy new artistic media like video, sound, performance and installation works, alongside traditional �ne arts such as painting, sculpture and craft, in exhibitions that showcase current trends in visual art. Exhibitions are accom-panied by informative materials and tours are conducted by trained guides —all designed to bring a new dimension to visitors’ enjoyment and appreciation of art and its creation. Established in 1967, the Gallery is named for the iconic Canadian landscape artist Tom Thomson (1877-1917) and houses one of Canada’s largest collections of his work. Thomson, who grew up in the Owen Sound area, was a maverick, a break-away artist who fused a passion for the wilderness with a new style of skillful and experimental paint-ing; he inspired the formation of the Group of Seven through his transformative portrayal of the natural world.Canadian Spirit 2013 One With the NorthFrom May through October organizations, individuals and businesses will create opportunities to celebrate this event. The Canadian Spirit project will consist of exhibitions, perfor-mances, readings, �lm series, hands on activities and other events bringing together people to explore, celebrate and connect with Thomson and his legacy. Check the website for events at www.canadianspirit.orgCanadian Spirit goes beyond mere homage, providing opportunities for critical engagement and discourse, includ-ing contemporary responses to the work, investigations of the “environmental” tourist market both past and present, and representation from First Nations communities discussing the mythologizing of an “undiscovered” country which had been their home for millennia prior to Thomson’s and the Group of Seven’s depictions of the majestic, unpeopled northlands. As such Canadian Spirit presents a multi-layered, many-faceted opportunity to explore and discover Thomson, and his beloved Algonquin Park, in a way never before presented. Canadian Spirit continues through Canadian Spirit 2017: Someday they will know what I mean... marking the 100th anniversary of Thomson’s death and the 150th anniversary of Canada and which will focus on ideas and issues around Canadian identity, its past and its evolution. The Canadian Spirit series will balance the honour owed to the past with the needs of the present, while always looking forward to the future.Works by Tom Thomson and his contemporaries will be on

view during our CANADIAN SPIRIT: The Tom Thomson Experience exhibition. Paintings, memorabilia and archi-val images offer an insightful look at Thomson, ranging from his early life in Owen Sound to his untimely death at Canoe Lakein1917.ThomsonistrulyoneofCanada’smostinflu-ential artists of the 20th century and a true Canadian hero!The Wave Passes is one of the many projects we are undertaking as part of our Canadian Spirit 2013: One With the North project. Canadian Spirit is an ongoing annual series developed by the Tom Thomson Art Gallery that will culminate in Canadian Spirit 2017: Someday they will know what I mean...marking the 100th anniversary of Thomson’s death and 150th anniversary of Canada and which will focus on ideas and issues around Canadian identity, its past and itsevolution. The Canadian Spirit series will balance the honour owed to the past with the needs of the present, while always looking forward to the future.Owen Sound is a unique environment. It is known for the notable Canadians who resided here including Tom Thomson, Agnes McPhail, Nellie McClung, Norman Bethune and Billy Bishop. Owen Sound was the most northern stop for the Underground Railway and plays an important part in the settlement of Canada’s black community. The Women’s Temperance League and the Canadian Suffragette movement all have roots in Owen sound and we are he home of the active Beth Ezekiel Synagogue -- Canada’s last small town synagogue. The history and legacy of Owen Sound is rich, varied, activist and multi-cultural - and not as well known as it should be. A walking-tour of Greenwood Cemetery provides an overview with designations of graves inluding Remarkable Woman, African American, Medical Leader, Political Leader, Victoria Cross, Athletic Leader and Early Pioneer. These people, the well-known and the not-so-well-known, their stories and their legacies will be the inspiration for the projects that will be produced as part of The Wave Passes.Lively and stimulating programs for all ages foster an appre-ciation of contemporary art and culture. Adults, teens and children can participate in an array of learning opportunities including art classes, school programs, workshops, and other art activities.The Gallery also offers lectures by artists and critics, �lm screenings, readings by writers and poets, concerts, our Art & Architecture tour and TTAG - You’re It! Offsite projects.. Check our website or Facebook page for up to date informa-tion!!

Welcome to the Tom Thomson Art GalleryTOM THOMSON ART GALLERY



PLAN YOUR VISITThe Gallery is located on First Avenue West, beside the Public Library, on the Sydenham River steps from beautiful downtown Owen Sound.

Tom Thomson Art Gallery840 First Avenue West, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 4K4Phone: (519) 376-1932 Email: [email protected]

Gallery HoursTuesday to Friday, 11am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 5pm

Victoria Day to Thanksgiving:Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm Sunday, 12 to 5pm

Admission: Suggested donation: $5

Members always free!

The Gallery Shop features a wide selection of unique gifts and crafts handmade by regional artists, including jewellery, pottery, works in metal, textiles and glass. The Shop also specializes in books, cards and reproductions relating to Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven. Exhibition related materials are always featured.

Stay plugged in! Go to www.tomthomson.org and sign up for our e-newsletter or become a Facebook fan. Become a Member online or �ll out the form in this brochure and Join!

The Tom Thomson Art Gallery is generously supported by the City of Owen Sound, the Ontario Arts Council and The Canada Council for the Arts, its volunteers and memberships, foundations, businesses.

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Mail to: Tom Thomson Art Gallery, 840 First Avenue West, Owen Sound,

Ontario N4K 4K4VOLUNTEER - one of our most valuable assets - YOU!Volunteers at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery are part of a multi-talented team that assists the gallery in bringing the best of the visual arts to the broader community.

There are many ways to get involved - plus, you’ll have a terrific time doing it!

Call 519 376-1932 today to �nd out how to put your talent to work.

JOIN! Being a gallery member has it’s bene�ts! Standard Bene�ts •UnlimitedGeneralAdmissionMEMBERSHIP LEVELS •Discountonclasses,lecturesandcampsIndividual-$35Senior-$25Student-$25 •10%discountonpurchasesinGalleryShop(20%offduringMembersArtist-$25Family-$45 Shopping Days)

•Reciprocalprivilegeswithothergalleriesandmuseums •AccesstoTOM’semailnewsletter

PINE COUNTRY CIRCLE$100-$249

•Receive all the standardbene�ts

•2 free tickets to be used atGallery Night at the Movies feature �lms

•Invitations toexclusivemembersevents and exhibition previews

•Reduced rates for 2 individulasto TOM fundraisers or events

•Recognition inGallery’s annualreview email newsletter

•Tax receipt minus $45 (familymembership)

ALGONQUIN LAKE CIRCLE$250-$499

•Receive all Standard and PineCountry Circle bene�ts

•2freetickets(4total)tobeusedat Gallery Night at the Movies feature �lms

•One complimentary exhibitioncatalogue per year

•Exclusivetravelopportunities


NORTHERN LIGHTS CIRCLE$500-$999

•Receive all the standard, PineCountry Circle and Algonquin Lake Circle bene�ts

•2freetickets(6total)tobeusedat Gallery Night at the Movies feature �lms

•Private‘BehindtheScenes”tourwith curator for up to 10 friends

•Recognition listing on Gallery’swebsite and in Gallery’s annual review email newsletter


RED SUMAC CIRCLE$1000+

•Receive all the standard, Pine Country Circle, Algonquin Lake Circle and Northern Lights Circle bene�ts

•Aninvitationtoviewnewacquisitionswith Curator or Collections Manager

•2 free tickets (8 total) to be usedat Gallery Night at the Movies feature �lms

•2 tickets for one of the Gallery’sfundraising events

•Recognition on Galery’s “Wall ofThanks” located in the Gallery Shop

•Complimentary Family Membership(great gift!!)


From the desk of the Director of Community Services

The Tall Ships are Coming! We are very excited to be one of the 16 communities in Ontario to be hosting the Tall Ships 1812 Tour on August 16-18th. This will be a fabulous, affordable event for the whole family. For tickets or more information - go to the City’s website www.owensound.ca

The Scenic City Order of Good Cheer has announced their next project - a fabulous Activity Centre at Victoria Park. The Order has a long tradition of great community projects and this project will enhance and help revitalize the park and compliment the new Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre. The new park will feature a picnic shelter, play and climbing areas and pickle ball courts. Planning for the new skate and bike park at Victoria Park continues and we hope to have this underway this spring.

It’s hard to believe that it has already been one year since we opened the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre. Last year - when I was preparing for this summer guide, we were anticipating the opening. I hope you have had a chance to enjoy this recreational and social hub in our community. If not - please plan to attend one of our upcoming free Partner Days for City residents - May 5th and August 17th. This is a great opportunity to try out the new facility and all it offers.

Owen Sound Summer Programs


OWEN SOUND MINOR BASKETBALLNEEDS YOU!As the season for basketball winds down, it’s time to plan for next year’s programming.

Owen Sound Minor Basketball is in need of volunteers to step up and help operate the organization. Without this, next year’s programming may be in jeopardy.

Owen Sound Minor Basketball has quality coaches to deliver the programs and the organization is �nancially sound....it just needs a two or three individuals interested in giving back to the community to help operate the organization so that our kids have the opportunity to continue to learn and play basketball.

For more information on how you can help, contact Dave Skelton 376-9554 or email [email protected]

NON-RESIDENT FEESThe City believes strongly in the bene�ts of recreation for children and supports a partnership approach. The City also believes that City taxpayers should not bear an unequal amount of the cost of recreation.Council has set the following non resident user fee (applicable to all non City residents &/or residents of municipalities without Recreation Service Agreements with the City):

All ice sports: $167 per sportCamps, specialty camps, swimming lessons �eld and �oor sports: $100 per sport Fee is payable for each sport.

Registrationinanicesport,fieldorfloorsportallowsregistrationatnoadditionalcostinCityruncamps,speciality camps or swimming lessons.For more information on this fee, minor sports and recreation programs, visit www.owensound.ca.


Day Camp, Specialty Camps & Swimming

To �nd information on speci�c programs:•HarrisonParkGeneralSwimmingInformation–page33•HarrisonParkSwimmingSchedule–page35•GeneralDayCampRegistrationInformation–page37•Harrison Park Day Camp & Specialty Camps – pages 39-46• YMCA Day Camps and Specialty Camps – pages 47-49•YMCASwimmingInformation-Page50

TO REGISTERWHEN: Registration begins April 30 at 7 am for all

Harrison Park Day and Specialty Camps and Harrison Park Pool Swimming.

WHERE: All registrations will be done at the:

YMCA OF OWEN SOUND GREY BRUCEJulie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre

700 10th Street East, Owen SoundPhone (519) 376-0484 Fax (519) 376-0487

www.ymcaowensound.on.ca

FOR ALL PROGRAMS:Registration must be made in person. Registrations made by phone require full payment by credit card.

FOR HARRISON PARK DAY & SPECIALTY CAMPS:Spots are �lled on a �rst come �rst served basis. All children must be registered by noon on the previous business day that you require care. For example, If you are sending your child to camp on a Monday, he/she must be registered by no later than noon the previous Friday.

NON-RESIDENTS: Proof of Residency is required at time of registration for all City Programs.

Participants whose principle residence is not in the City of Owen Sound, are required to pay a fee of $100perindividualtoattendtheHarrisonParkDayCamps, Specialty Camps and Swimming Lessons. You may purchase your non-resident pass at City Hall. If you already have one, bring your current card with you when you register, or registration cannot be completed.

The City is pleased to be partnering with the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce this summer to offer a great line up of Day Camps,

Specialty Camps and Swimming Lessons at Harrison Park Pools!

Registration for all Camps and Harrison Park Pool programs begins Tuesday April 30 at 7 am at the Family Y

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FINANCIAL INFORMATIONPAYMENT OPTIONS:Option A: Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa or MasterCard

- payment must be received in full at time of registration- post-dated cheques will NOT be accepted as payment

Option B: Pre-Authorized Payment Plan - registration must be made in person at the Y for this option- payments will be automatically debited from your banking account – we do not accept Visa or Mastercard pre-autho-rized payments

- a void cheque is required at time of registration or spot will NOT be held

REFUND POLICY:A$10.00servicechargeappliestoALLrefundsandchangesinparticipant schedules. A full refund minus the service charge will be approved when: a) A medical certi�cate verifying illness is provided OR b) A refund request is submitted 2 weeks prior to start date

accompanied by receiptRefunds will not be granted less than two weeks prior to start date without medical documentation of illness.TAX RECEIPTS:Tax receipts will be available in February for all eligible camps. Afeeof$10maybechargedifanadditionalcopyisrequested.FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:City of Owen Sound Subsidy: The City of Owen Sound provides �nancial assistance to quali�ed individuals (residents of the City) for day camp and swimming lessons at Harrison Park. Proof of income is required to assess the percentage of fee you will pay. Application forms available at City Hall. Call 519-376-1440 for more information.National Child Bene�t (NCB) – All camps and swimming lessonsIf your family lives in Grey County and your family earnings arelessthan$35,000ayearyoumaybeeligible.Formoreinformation, contact NCB Coordinator at 519-371-0484 Ext. 227. Information and application forms available at the Y.PROGRAM CANCELLATION:We reserve the right to cancel or alter any programs, times, costs or locations outlined in this brochure, due to registration numbers, policy change or availability of staff.RETURNED (NSF) CHEQUES:Anadministrationfeeof$20.00willbechargedforchequesreturned to us by your bank. Original cheques must be replaced with cash or certi�ed cheques.


CAMP INFORMATION

SWIMMING LESSONS


Swimming Lessons (Harrison Park Pools)

Harrison Park Swimming Lesson Registration: Registration begins Tuesday April 30 at 7am at the Family Y for all Harrison Park Swimming Lessons. You do not need to be a Y member to partake in lessons. Registrations must be made in person. Full payment is due at time of registration. Proof of residency is required.Non-Residents: Swimmers whose principle residence is not in the City of Owen Sound, are required to pay a one-timeannualfeeof$100perindividualtoregisterforHarrison Park Pool Aquatic Programs. You may purchase your non-resident pass at City Hall. If you already have one, bring your current card with you when you register, or registration cannot be completed.

• There is a Team Leader on duty during swimming les-sons. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s lesson, please feel free to approach the Team Leader on the pool deck.

•Our Swimming Instructors are also certified lifeguards!They have gone through approximately 1000 hours of training to become certi�ed with the National Lifeguard Service Award, and the YMCA and Lifesaving Society Swimming Instructor award.

•Wehavelessonguardsondutyduringallswimmingles-sonsasan‘extrasetofeyes’.

Is This Your Child’s First Time in Swimming Lessons? Please feel free to bring your child for a tour of the pools and change rooms to familiarize them with the facility.

Showers and Access to the Pool: All swimmers must shower with soap before entering the pool as per Ontario Health Regulations. Please note that footwear is not allowed on the pool deck. Entrance to the pool is through the change rooms past the shower area. If your child requires assistance after the lesson, please meet him/her at the entrance. Staff will not let the child leave the pool deck until the parent/guardian arrives.

Change Rooms: There is a male and female change room. Children up to 5 years of age, who require assis-tance by a parent/guardian, can change in either change room. Children 6 years and older must change in the gender appropriate change room.

First Day of Lessons: You may go to the change room 5 minutes before your child’s lesson is scheduled to begin. Swim classes meet on the pool deck at the start time of the lesson. Please make sure your child knows the swim level he/she is enrolled in. Parents may accompany children to the pool deck before the �rst lesson to meet the instructor.

Parent Participation Day: To �nd out how your child is progressing, parents are invited to participate in the pool with their child (1 adult per child please) for one les-son! Classes will end 5-10 minutes early these days to give you a chance to speak to your child’s Instructor about their progress. If you do not wish to go in the pool, take the time after class to �nd out how your child is progressing. Please let our Team Leader know of any concerns you may have as they come up. No shoes on deck please! Dates for Parent Participation Day are as follows:

Harrison Park: Session 1: June 17 Session 2: July 15 Session 3: July 29 Session 4: August 19Again and Again….Each swimming level has a certain number of items that must be performed correctly a minimum of 3 times in order for that item to be complete (according to the standards set by YMCA Canada and the Lifesaving Society.) If a child is unable to complete all of the items dur-ing a session, we view this as an “incomplete”, not a failure. Swimming skills have still been learned but more practice is required. It is not unusual to repeat the same swim level sev-eral times before mastering the necessary skills and acquir-ing the endurance that is necessary.

Rainy Days at Harrison Park: Lessons will NOT be can-celled. If there is a thunder storm, children will be removed from the pool area and water safety will be taught.

Lost and Found: Please leave all valuables at home. At Harrison Park you can store all of your belongings in the tote baskets available at the front entrance during lesson times. The Harrison Park Pool is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Lost and found items will be kept for two weeks in the tote room.

Refund Policy for all Swimming Lessons: Fees are refundable prior to start date of �rst class. Refunds will not be given on or after the start of the program except for medical reasons. Medical reasons require a doctor’s note. A service charge of $10.00 isapplicable to every refund.



PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

PRESCHOOL (L’il Dippers) LEVELS (age 6 months to 5 years)PARENT ‘n’ TOT LESSONS (6 months-5 years) A Parent must accompany their child in the water.Waterorientationforbothparentandchild,floats,tows,blowingbubbles,splashing,games SPLASHERS (6 months-3 years) A Parent must accompany their child in the water.Water orientation, front & back tows, splashing, blowing bubbles, games BUBBLERS (6 months-3 years) A Parent must accompany their child in the water.Safetyeducationforparents,entries&exits,kicking,floats,tows,usinglifejackets,games BOBBERS (3-5 years)Assistedentries&exits,blowingbubbles,bobs,kicking,frontandbackfloats&glides FLOATERS (3-5years)Basicwatersafety,openeyesunderwater,front&backfloats&glides,usingbuoyantaids GLIDERS (3-5 years)Introductiontodeepwaterskills(floats,glides,surfacesupport),5metreswimonfront&back DIVERS (3-5 years)Dives,breathcontrol,rolloverfloats,front,back&sideglides,10metreswimonfront&back SURFERS (3-5 years)Introduction to overarm swimming strokes, somersaults, reaching assists, 15 metre swim DIPPERS (3-5 years)Dives, surface support, underwater swim, surface dives, sculling, 25 metre swim

LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVELS (age 6 +)

OTTER: Water orientation, submersion, front, back & side glides SEAL: Deep water orientation, breath control, front, back & side glides with kick, introduction to back crawl DOLPHIN: Introduction to front crawl, back crawl, vertical surface support, front, back, side glides with kick SWIMMER: Front crawl, back crawl, sculling

STAR LEVELS

STAR 1: Front crawl, back crawl, introduction to whip kick, sculling, verticle surface support STAR 2: Introduction to breaststroke, front crawl, back crawl, eggbeater STAR 3: Elementary backstroke, front crawl, back crawl, eggbeater, dolphin kick STAR 4: Breaststroke,sidestroke,elementarybackstroke,eggbeater,dolphinkick,150mswim,front/back/sidefloats STAR 5: Synchroskills,surfacedives,lifesavingkick,introductiontobutterfly,500metreswim STAR 6: Synchro&waterpoloskills,alternativestrokes,butterfly,completionofLSSRangerPatrol,600metreswim

ADVANCED LEVELS/OTHER PROGRAMS

MASTERS: Stroke techniques, stroke starts & turns, leadership skills, completion of Lifesaving Society Star Patrol level* 6 hours of volunteer teaching apprenticeship is required prior to course completion PRIVATE LESSONS: Take advantage of working one-on-one with an Instructor to improve your strokes and skills. Must be 6 years old and up - adults welcome. Please specify swimming or ability level at time of registration.STROKE CORRECTION CLINICS Improve and re�ne your technique, increase speed, or build endurance. We’ll evaluate your stroke, give you tips and use drills to help you improve. All ages welcome! Must be in Swimmer level or up.TEEN/ADULT LESSONS: Shallow - Learn basic swimming skills & strokes at your own pace with an Instructor. Deep - Re�ne strokes & develop endurance with the guidance of an Instructor. Must be comfortable in deep water.

Swimming Lessons - Level Descriptions

If you were inLEVEL…

If you wereINCOMPLETEregister in…

If you wereCOMPLETEregister in…

Bobbers Otter OtterFloaters Otter OtterGliders Otter OtterDivers Otter SealSurfers Seal SealDippers Seal Dolphin

Making the Move from Preschool Lessons to Learn to Swim LessonsChildren who have started but not completed the Preschool program can continue in the Learn-to-Swim program once they are 6 years old. (Refer to chart at the side along with your child’s report card to determine which level your child should be registered in.) Preschool levels contain similar content to the Learn-to-Swim levels. Content and teaching style are geared towards the age of the participants.


LEVEL SESSION 1June 10-21

SESSION 2July 8-19

SESSION 3July 22-Aug 2

SESSION 4August 12-23 FEE

PRESCHOOL (L’il Dippers) LEVELS (age 6 months to 5 years)

Splashers, Bubblers (parented - 6mos-3yrs)

11:30am-12:00pm 11:30-12:00pm $50

L’il Dippers (3-5yrs)Bobbers, Floaters,Gliders, Divers,Surfers, Dippers

4:30-5:00pm 9:30-10:00am10:00-10:30am

11:00am-11:30am

9:30-10:00am10:00-10:30am

11:00am-11:30pm

10:05-10.35am $68

LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVELS (age 6 +) & STAR LEVELS

Learn to SwimOtter, Seal, Dolphin, Swimmer

5:05-5:35pm 9:30-10:00am10:00-10:30am10:30-11:00am

9:30-10:00am10:00-10:30am10:30-11:00am

9:30-10:00am $72

Star 1 through 6 5:40-6:25pm 10:40-11:25am 10:40-11:25am 10:40-11:25am $81 PRIVATE LESSONS

Private Lessons 5:40-6:10pm6:30-7:00pm 11:30-12:00pm 11:30am-12:00pm 10:40-11:10am

11:15-11:45am $90

Harrison Park SwimmingPlease Note: summer lessons run 5 days per week for 2 weeks (Monday to Friday)

Harrison Park Aquatic Specialty CampsJoin us at the pool for half-day camps exclusively in the water! All camps run 8:30am-12noon. Fees are listed below. Campers should bring a swim suit, towel, sunscreen and a snack.

Aquatic Leadership & Lifeguard Certi�cation Courses will be held at the Y. Please see page 50 for course information. Not sure which level to register your child in? Start by reading the level descriptions on page 34, then sign up at the YMCA membership services desk for a FREE skills screening! We’ll evaluate your child’s swimming ability & recommend the appropriate level to register in. April 25 OR June 11 (15 min. intervals between 4:30-6:30pm). Held at the Y pool.

AquaVenture (5-8 yrs) July 2-5 or Aug 6-9 ($70) We’ll play games, do relays, be introduced to a variety of water sports, practice swimming skills, and more! Active & wet adventures on the way!

Sizzle & Splash (8-12 yrs) July 2-5 or Aug 6-9 ($70) Get wet and enjoy the water for all it has to offer! Sports, games, relays, swimming skills… just to name a few! See you at the pool!

SWIMMING LESSONS

AMABEL SAUBLE CHILDCARE CENTRESummer Day Camp in Sauble Beach & Southampton

[email protected] or 519-422-3611

Did you know there are amazing adventures to discover right here in yourneighbourhood? Join us this summer as we take a closer look at the many

different aspects that make up our community.

July 2-5 Strawberry Fields & Other Sweet ThingsJuly 8-12 Woodworking (from houses to planters)July 15-19 100 Mile MarketJuly 22-26 Farms… Not Just For Cows!!July 29-August 2 In a People House… Could You Live Here?August 5-9 Everything You Need To Know About H2OAugust 12-16 Local Culture And Other Ways Of LifeAugust 19-23 The Harvest; From Plot To Plate!August 26-30 Let’s Wrap It Up! The Best of The Best!

Contact us... We can email you our summer calendar!


Harrison Park Pool Admission Requirements: Swimmers must be 10 years old to swim by themselves. Swimmers who are 6-9 years old: Must pass the swim test to swim by themselves; ~ OR ~ Can be accompanied in the water and directly supervised by a parent or guardian who is 14 years of age or older with the following ratios of supervisors to swimmers: 1 supervisor to 4 swimmers not wearing lifejackets; 1 supervisor to 8 swimmers wearing lifejacketsSwimmers who are 0-5 years old: Must be accompanied in the water and directly supervised at all times by a parent or guardian 14 years of age or older regardless of their swimming ability (1 supervisor to 2 swimmers).Swim Test – must be able to swim 2 widths of the shallow pool using proper front crawl or breaststroke without stopping in order to swim unaccompanied in both pools.

These requirements are in accordance with Ontario Health Regulations for Public Pools and are supported by The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Harrison Park Pool Summer Schedule… the tradition continues

OPEN SWIMSJune 8 – 30, 2013

Saturday & Sunday 1:00 - 4:00pm & 5:30 - 7:30pm

July 2 – August 25, 2013(except August 5 – see Holiday Schedule below)

Monday 1:00 - 3:30pm & 5:30 - 7:30pmTuesday 1:00 - 3:30pm & 5:30 - 7:30pmWednesday 1:00 - 3:30pm & 5:30 - 6:30pmThursday 1:00 - 3:30pm & 5:30 - 6:30pmFriday 1:00 - 3:30pm & 5:30 - 7:30pmSaturday 1:00 - 4:00pm & 5:30 - 7:30pmSunday 1:00 - 4:00pm & 5:30 - 7:30pm

August 26 – September 1, 2013Mon - Fri 1:00 - 3:30pmSaturday 1:00 - 3:30pmSunday 1:00 - 3:30pm

Holiday Schedule

June 28 1:00 - 4:00pm (PD Day)July 1 1:00 - 4:00pm (Canada Day)August 5 1:00 - 4:00pm (Civic Day)September 2 1:30 - 3:30pm (Labour Day)

SWIMMING FEESOpen Swim

AllAges $4FamilyPass $11

Harrison Park Pool Season’s Pass12 weeks of swimming, 7 days a week!

Individual $65Family $120(max5–immediatefamilyonly)*YMCA memberships are not valid at Harrison Park Pool

PRIVATE POOL RENTALSGreat for family reunions, birthday parties & company picnics!

Call the Y at 519-376-0484 ext 217 to book your rental.

Dates: June 8 – August 25, 2013Times: Saturday or Sunday 4:00 - 5:00pmFee: $70(25swimmers)(plus HST) $90(26-50 swimmers) $110(51-100swimmers)

FREE SWIM WEDNESDAY NIGHTS6:30 - 7:30 pm

July 3 Owen Sound Comm-R-ettesJuly 10 RBW GraphicsJuly 17 Debbie Aiken – The Co-operatorsJuly 24 Hobart Food Equipment GroupJuly 31 Bella’s PizzeriaAug.7 Owen Sound Comm-R-ettesAug. 14 Bank of MontrealAug. 21 & 28 City of Owen SoundSpecial thanks to our Community sponsors.

TIM HORTON’S FREE SWIMJuly 4 – August 29, 2013

Thursday evenings 6:30 - 7:30pmSaturday mornings 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us at the pool for our End-of-Summer Appreciation!Games, prizes and fun for all!

Saturday August 31. 1-3:30pmRegular admission fees apply

SWIMMING


HARRISON PARK DAY CAMP INFORMATIONOur Camps are designed to provide your child with the opportunity to play, grow and meet friends within a safe, positive environment. We focus on: increasing self-esteem, learning new skills while having fun, co-operating with and respecting others.

TO REGISTER

CAMP REGISTRATION BEGINS May 1st to April 30th AT 7am FOR ALL CAMPS!Registration can be made in person or by phone (519-376-0484). Registrations made by phone require full payment by credit card. Spots are �lled on a �rst come �rst served basis. All children must be registered at least 24 hours in advance. If you are sending your child to camp on a Monday, he/she must be registered by no later than 3pm the previous Friday. CAMP HOURS:Drop off after 8am and pick up before 5pm. Programmed camp hours are 9am-4:30pm. See below for extended supervision options.

EXTENDED SUPERVISION FEES:Early Drop Off: between 7:00-8:00am -$2.50perdayLate Pick Up: between 5:00-5:30pm -$2.50per day SPECIALTY CAMPS: Early drop-off and late pick-up

between 7-8am & 5-5:30pm-$25perweek *

•ExtendedsupervisionisavailableforcertainSpecialtyCampsonly: See camp descriptions for details.

If you would like to take advantage of this service, you must specify and pay at time of registration. You will be billed at the end of the month for any extra charges you have incurred.

LATE FEES: If you pick your child up after 5:30pm you will be charged an extra fee. Fees are as follows: -between5:30pm-5:45pm-additional$5 -between5:45pm-6:00pm-additional$10 -foreveryminutepast6:00pm,anadditional$1willbe

addedYou will be billed at the end of the month to cover any extra charges you have incurred.Staff: Great care is taken in the hiring and training of our staff. All of the camp staff have been trained in YMCA Healthy Child Development recognized under the High Five Quality Assurance Program. All senior staff are certi�ed in CPR and First Aid. Staff are selected on the basis of experience, skills and genuine commitment to children. All staff undergo many hours of pre-camp training to ensure quality programming.Behaviour Management Philosophy: Our goal is to provide a healthy, safe and secure environment for all participants. Day Camp staff and managers will redirect camper behaviour and respond to inappropriate choices on an individual basis. Children who attend our camps are expected to follow the behaviour guidelines and interact appropriately in a group. If a situation arises where a participant threatens the safety or security of another participant, or if a participant shows disregard for camp guidelines, we will inform and work with parents to correct the child’s behaviour in order to provide a positive camp experience for everyone. However, should disruptive behaviour continue, the participant may be dismissed from camp at the discretion of the Camp Director. The City of Owen Sound and Family Y will not be held responsible for any costs associated with a participant’s dismissal, including camp fees. Refunds will not be granted if a child is asked to leave our programs due to misbehaviour.Holidays:• HarrisonParkCampswillnotrunAugust6-9.Educational Assistants: If your child has an E.A. at school, they will be required to have someone assist them at camp. Parents are required to make these arrangements for their children. Please inform us at time of registration.

SIGN IN / SIGN OUT PROCEDURES: If your child is registered but will not be attending camp, we ask that you call the Y (376-0484) as soon as possible for any camp.Sign In: Upon arrival at Day Camp, it is important that the staff on duty are aware that your child(ren) has arrived. Please sign your child(ren) in. We also require that you indicate who will be picking your child up from camp at the end of the day. This is the only person(s) that we will send your child home with. If this is not cleared before hand we will call you for verbal permission before releasing your child.Sign Out: At the end of the day it is very important that you or an authorized individual pick up your child(ren), and that the staff on duty is aware that you and your child are leaving. You must sign your child out each day. A handwritten, signed note is requested if your child is able to leave on his/her own at the end of the day.

SUMMER CAMPS


Medications: Any medication your child is taking while at camp must be prescribed by a doctor and be left with the Camp Director in the morning upon arrival. All medication must be in the original package with instructions for dosage. A consent form must be signed for the medication to be administered. Please advise camp staff of medication changes so we can monitor or expect any changes in the child and their behaviour.In Case of Injury or Illness: If a trip to the hospital is necessary, a staff member will accompany your son or daughter, and one of our staff will contact you as soon as possible. If your child becomes ill while at camp, staff will contact a family member to take the child home. Photographs: Any photographs taken of your child while at camp by an employee or representative of the City or Y, will become the property of the City or Y, and may be used for various promotional purposes. If you or your family wishes otherwise, please inform the Y.Lunches & Snacks: To be considerate of any children with allergies we ask that families refrain from sending any food items with peanuts or traces of nuts. Usage of vending machines during camp hours is prohibited.Lost & Found Items: We are not responsible for campers’ personal belongings if lost, stolen, or damaged. We will maintain a “Lost and Found Bin” which will be accessible to parents. Items left more than two weeks will be donated to a local charity.

Your Child’s Camp Checklist

q Running Shoes q Nut-Free Sunscreen

q Beverages q Light Rain Jacket

q Proper Hat q Swimsuit & Towel

q Water Bottle q Nut-Free Lunch & Snack

•Pleaselabelallyourchild’sbelongings.•Dressyourchildappropriatelyfortheday’sactivities•Pleasemakesureyourchildhasappliedsunscreen

before arriving at camp and brings sunscreen for re-application if necessary.

•Pleaseleaveallvaluablesathomeaswearenotresponsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.

Items to Leave at Home (do NOT bring to Camp):

•Electronicdevices(besidesawatch);Gameboys,DSIs,MP3s, iPods, phones, etc.

•Toysfromhome(figures,cars,guns,dolls,etc.)•Shoeswithwheeledbottoms-thisisasafetyissue.Flip

Flops may NOT be worn but sport sandals and crocs with a back strap are �ne.

•Money-PizzaDaysaretheexception

HARRISON PARK DAY CAMP INFORMATION

SUMMER CAMPS

We reserve the right to cancel or alter any programs, times, costs or locations outlined in this brochure due to low registration numbers, policy change, or availability of staff.


SUMMER CAMPS

The Day Camp tradition continues at Harrison Park! Campers will enjoy outdoor adven-tures, hiking, crafts, canoeing, songs, games, swimming, special guests and more in the beautiful park setting. All campers will have the opportunity to use the canoes and kayaks throughout the summer. Each week has a theme upon which the activities are based including group games, crafts and group projects. All activities are planned with the child’s age and interests in mind. We have allotted snack time in the morning and afternoon, and a 30 minute lunch. Play Camp, is also available! See full description.

HARRISON PARK DAY CAMP

HARRISON PARK DAY CAMPS DATES: July 2 – August 30

AGES: 4 - 5 years: Play Camp / 6 - 12 years: Day Camp

HOURS:Programmed Camp Hours are 9am-4:30pm (drop off anytime after 8am & pick up before 5pm).Early Drop-Off (7-8am) & Late Pick-Up (5-5:30pm)isavailablefor$2.50/timeslot/day.

LOCATION: Harrison Park (137 2nd Ave. East, Owen Sound)

Drop-Off Pick-Up Point

Harrison Park Basketball Court (beside restaurant)Harrison Park Community Centre

FEES: $24daily

Harrison Park Day Camp Theme Weeks Week 1: Wonders of Nature: Explore the wonderful park that surrounds you - hiking, salamander hunt, and more!Week 2: Amazing Race: Participate in challenges and activities from around the world to earn points for your country.Week 3: Fear Factor: What fear would you conquer to help your team win? Test yourself and win the big prize.Week 4: Super Soakin’ in the Sun: A camp week �lled with water games and a trip to the beach. Week 5: Camp Olympics - Compete in Olympic- type challenges, show your team spirit and win the gold! Week 6: No Camp (space may be available at YMCA location this week). Week 7: Survivor: Help your tribe gain points each day by �nding the hidden immunity idol. Who will win the ulitmate prize?Week 8: Oopy Goopy Mess: Wear your old clothes because things are getting messy! We will make slime, goop, and mud pies.Week 9: A Bugs Life: Bring your magnifying glass and join your web of friends in our cootie bug race, collecting bugs and eating bugs!

CAMP SCHEDULE

Week 1July 2-5

Week 2July8-12

Week 3July

15-19

Week 4July

22-26

Week 5Jul 29-Aug 2

Week 6August

6-9

Week 7August12-16

Week 8August19-23

Week 9August26-30

Play Camp (4 - 5 years)

Harrison Park Day Camp (6 - 12 years)

Play Camp (4-5 yrs) $24 DailyHours: Same as day camp - see chart aboveThis camp is an extension of our regular day camp geared to younger children. Enjoy the same weekly themes and participate in most all-camp events. Programming is tailored to younger children - the pace is a little slower with more emphasis on routines. Due to pool admission policy, campers will not have a daily swim, but will have special camp swim times posted throughout the summer. A variety of water games will be played outside to beat the heat! Efforts will be made to have a consistent staff member with this group from week to week to assist the children with activities and transitions.

* No Camp

No Camp


CAMP SCHEDULE and AGES AGE

WEEK 1July 2-5

WEEK 2July8-12

WEEK 3July

15-19

WEEK 4July

22-26

WEEK 5Jul 29- Aug 2

WEEK 6August

6-9

WEEK 7August12-16

WEEK 8August19-23

FEE

Soccer - Half Day or Full Day- Advanced & Goalie Rep Players only

(5-18 yrs)Jul $122$172

(10-18 yrs) $227

Creative Art(6-8 yrs) $130

(9-12 yrs)$130

Hockey

(7-13 yrs) $235

Mad Scientist (7-10 yrs) $135

Basketball (7-10 yrs) $125

Nature Buddies (6-8 yrs) $130

Wet’n Wild (10-13 yrs) $135

Energy Sports (7-9 yrs) $150

Skateboard (Skill Lessons) (1/2 days)

(9-15 yrs) $20/dy

Junior Leaders (13-16 yrs) $135

Teen Adventure (13-16 yrs) $170

Nature Lovers (9-12yrs) $130

Harrison Park Pool Aquatic Specialty Camps (these camps are ½ day)

Aqua Venture (5-8 yrs) $70

Sizzle & Splash (8-12 yrs) $70

SUMMER CAMPS

Specialty camps provide the opportunity for your child to concentrate on a speci�c area of interest. Specialized activities and instructors are incorporated with traditional camp activities for a well-rounded camp experience. Register early as these camps have limited spaces. Below is a chart to help you plan your summer. Individual camp descriptions are following.

Harrison Park Specialty Camps

Aug $102$137

SUMMER CAMPS

This half day camp is �lled with water-based activities! We’ll play games, do relays, be introduced to a variety of water sports, practice swimming skills and much more!Active and wet adventures!

WHAT TO BRING:•Bathingsuit,towel,sunscreen,andasnack.

AquaVenture AQUA VENTURE

DATE: July2-5 Fee$70August 6 - 9

TIME: 8:30am - 12:00pm

LOCATION: Harrison Park Pool

AGE: 5-8 years old


Teen Adventure CampFinding yourself a little too old for regular Day Camp? This week is for you! We will be hiking, canoeing, weight and �tness training and more! Different activities every day will keep you active and having fun!

Take a trip to the Rogers Centre to see the Blue Jays play the Oakland Athletics on Monday.

On Monday the bus leaves from Victoria Park at 8:15 am sharp!

WHAT TO BRING: •lunch,drinks.•bathingsuit/towel

TEEN ADVENTUREDATE: August 12 - 16

TIME:8:30 am - 4:30 pm Extended supervision is available for$25/week.

FEE: $170/week

LOCATION: Drop-off/Pickup at Victoria Park Grandstand

AGE: 13 - 16 years old

SUMMER CAMPS

WHAT TO BRING: •lunch •plentyoffluids •snacks •swimsuitandtowel •sunscreenCampers will go swimming daily at Harrison Park Pool.

This program will help the camper learn: •Ballhandlingskills,scrimmaging •Shooting,dribbling •Technicalgameplays •Offensivezoneset-up •Games:3on3,fullcourt •Sportsmanship

Basketball Camp

BASKETBALL

DATE: July8-12 $125 Ages:7-10yearsold

TIME: 8:30am-4:30pmExtendedsupervisionisavailablefor$25/week

LOCATION: Harrison Park - drop off/pick-up at Harrison Park Basketball Courts

This camp is all about being creative and getting dirty. We will be doing everything from painting, sketching, beading, scrapbooking, tie-dye and much, much more. Don’t be surprised if a special guest shows up! Campers will enjoy a daily swim at Harrison Park Pool.Parents can enjoy a Friday afternoon craft show.WHAT TO BRING:•Lunch,snacks&drinks•Bathingsuit&towel

Explore Harrison Park and all of its natural beauty. We will go for hikes, explore the gardens, visit Weavers Creek, and make the journey to Inglis Falls. Throughout the week we’ll take pictures of our adventures and make a scrapbook page to remember our week. WHAT TO BRING:•Lunch,snacks,drinks,appropriateshoes&clothing,

bathing suit & towel•Hat/sunscreen

Creative Arts Camp

Nature Buddies

CREATIVE ARTS

DATE:July 2 - 5 Ages: 9 - 12 years old July 22 - 26 Ages: 6 - 8 years old

TIME: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

FEE: $130-Extendedsupervisionisavailablefor$25/week

LOCATION: Harrison Park

NATURE BUDDIESDATE: July 15 - 19 or August 19 - 23

TIME: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

FEE: $130 - Extended supervision is available for $25/week

LOCATION: Harrison Park



Mixes of water and wilderness activities are in store this week! Campers will go canoeing, kayaking, and enjoy manyvarietiesofwatergames.Ontheflipside,we’llgohiking, explore our conservation areas, learn basic orien-teering skills and soak up the wilderness!

WHAT TO BRING:•Bathingsuit,towel,sunscreen•Lunch,snacksanddrinks•Sunscreen/Hat•Appropriateshoes&clothing

Wet ‘n Wild

Get wet and enjoy the water for all it has to offer! Sports, games, relays, swimming skills... just to name a few!See you at the pool!

WHAT TO BRING:•Bathingsuit,towel,sunscreenandasnack

Sizzle & SplashSIZZLE & SPLASHDATE: July 2-5 or August 6 - 9

TIME: 8:30am - 12:00pm

FEE: $70

LOCATION: Harrison Park Pool

AGE: 8 -12 years old

Energy SportsEmphasis will be on participation and FUN, not competition. Try different sports, including both traditional and non-traditional sports and games without intimidation. Daily swim at Harrison Park Pool.

WHAT TO BRING:•Appropriateshoesandclothing•Lunchandplentyoffluids•Sunscreen/Hat•Swimsuitandtowel

ENERGY SPORTSDATE: August 12 - 16

TIME:8:30am - 4:30pmExtendedsupervisionisavailablefor$25/week.

FEE: $150

LOCATION: Drop off at Harrison Park Basketball Courts


SUMMER CAMPS


WET ‘N WILDDATE: July 15 - 19

TIME: 8:30am - 4:30pm - Extended supervisionisavailablefor$25/week

FEE: $135

LOCATION: Drop off and pick up at Harrison Park Basketball Courts

AGE: 10 -13 years old


Ice sessions will include shooting and passing drills, puck protection and offensive support drills and scrimmages. Campers will participate in daily dry-land training and a swim at the Y. Participants will be grouped based on age, ability and experience.

WHAT TO BRING:•Fullhockey/ringetteequipment,mouthandneckguard,

CSA approved helmet. •Lunch&beverages.•Bathingsuit/towel

SUMMER CAMPS

HOCKEY

DATE:Session I July 22 - 26Session II August 19 - 23

TIME:8:30am - 4:30pm Extended supervision is available for$25/wk

FEE: $235

LOCATION: Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre

AGE: 7-13 years old

ON ICE INSTRUCTORS:

Mark O’Leary and Brad Tiley

Hockey Camp

Have the best of both worlds: the fun of going to camp and the opportunity to be a counselor-in-training to camp-ers! At leadership camp, you will develop skills in leading others, grow in character and learn much more about the value in helping others and building children up. Learn about teamwork, cooperation, taking initiative, child devel-opment, how to program effectively to keep kids interested, behaviour management tips and more! Leaders will have the opportunity to be paired up with an experienced coun-selor and work with campers to learn �rst hand the joys and responsibilities of being a day camp counselor. This is a one week camp with possible volunteer /employment opportunities afterwards.

Junior Leaders (Leader in Training):JUNIOR LEADERSDATE: July 8 - 12

TIME: 8:30am - 4:30pm Extended supervision isavailablefor$25/week

FEE: $135

LOCATION: Victoria Park Grandstand



WHAT TO BRING: •Lunch&beverages•Bathingsuit/towel

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SUMMER CAMPS

Explore the great outdoor environment at camp. We will go on a canoe trip, visit the conservation area, take lots of

hikes, do some orienteering and geo-caching.

Nature Lovers

NATURE LOVERSDATE: July 22 - 26

TIME:8:30am - 4:30pmExtended supervision is available for $25/wk

FEE: $130

LOCATION: Drop off at Harrison Park Basketball Court


Campers will try their hand at tricky experiments, explosive fun, and messy madness. Let’s explore all the ordinary things lying around the house and turn them into wild and whacky creations. We will also have a visit from Elephant Thoughts with excellent experiments and incredible crea-tures. Campers will swim daily at Harrison Park Pool. WHAT TO BRING:•lunch,beverage,sunscreen,swimsuitandtoweland

clothes they can muck about in...

Mad Scientist

MAD SCIENTISTDATE: July 29 - Aug. 2

TIME: 8:30am - 4:30pm - Extended supervisionisavailablefor$25/week

FEE: $135

LOCATION: Dropoff at Harrison Park Basketball Court


Participate in skill lessons by experienced skateboarders. All skill levels welcome! Games, routines, and FUN!Learn the �ner points of:•Railslides•180’s•Kickflips•Grinds•Rampriding

WHAT TO BRING: •Skateboard•Helmets(MANDATORY)•Drinks•SunscreenSessions may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Skateboarding Skill Sessions

SKATEBOARDING

DATE: Half Day Camps: July 29 - Aug. 2

TIME: 9:00am - 12:00pm

FEE: $20/day

LOCATION: Victoria Park


Explore the great outdoor environment at camp. We will go on a canoe trip, visit the conservation area, take lots of

hikes, do some orienteering and geo-caching.

NEW

WHAT TO BRING: •Bathingsuit,towel,sunscreenandsnack•Appropriatefootwear

SUMMER CAMPS

Build a sound technical foundation through curriculum geared toward skill development. Challenges will be implemented through diversity of skill drills and technical training in an enjoyable learning environment.

WHAT TO BRING: •runningshoes,shorts,lunch/beverage,water,hat,and

sunscreen

Instructor: KEITH MASONUniversity of Guelph Soccer CoachKeith is the Head Soccer Coach at the University of Guelph, and he has been running Performance Plus Soccer Camps for 17 years.

Soccer Camps

SOCCERDATE/TIMES:

ADVANCED/ AND GOALIE:

July 8 - 12 9:00am - 12noon (1/2 day camp) 9:00am - 4:00pm (Full day camp)Aug 6 - 9 9:00am - 12noon (1/2 day camp) 9:00am - 4:00pm (Full day camp) July 8 - 12 9:00am - 4:00pm (Full day camp)Open to players 10-18 years old who are playing rep or select soccer.

FEES:

JULY AUGUST1/2 Day $122 $102FullDay $172 $137

Advanced&Goalie $227 Includes shirt and ball.

LOCATION: Kiwanis Soccer ComplexAGE: 5 - 18 years old


TENNIS CAMP

DATE & COSTJuly & August Fee$145/wk(10%discount-siblings;add’l wks & short wks)

TIME: 8:30am - 4:00pm

LOCATION: Harrison Park Tennis Courts

AGE: 6-11 years old

Free Tennis LessonsHarrison Park Tennis Courtsevery Sunday night in May

6:00-8:00 pm

Come out & have fun learning to play tennis, bring a friend or meet new people to play!

Private and group lessons availableAll ages and abilities - Wheelchair Certi�ed

Supported by The City of Owen Sound, Tennis Canada, OTA & Tennis North

Tennis Camp

INCLUDES: T-shirt, lessons, games, pool visitLimted space.....14kids/wk

TO REGISTER:Email: [email protected] Phone: 519-387-2252Tennis Canada Certi�ed Professional

A Typical Day at Camp: We begin each day with group activities and songs. Throughout the day there are crafts, group games, sports, and special guests. Most camp groups have daily outside play time or time in the gym (depending on the weather) and an afternoon swim in our indoor pools. Our camps offer children a fun place to spend the summer while doing a variety of activities based on the theme of the week. We have an allotted snack time in the morning and afternoon, and a 30 minute lunch. See a full description for Play Camp on page 48. Subsidized spaces are available.

YMCA Day Camp Theme Weeks

Week 1: Pirates Galore Ahoy Matey...come see if you can collect all the clues to the hidden treasure. Which ship will �nd it �rst?

Week 2: Holiday Celebrations Celebrate a different holiday every day...join us for Valentine’s Day, Halloween and more.

Week 3: Wild Wild West Wear your cowboy hat and boots and join the hoe down callenge. You may even learn a line dance or two.

Week 4: Oopy Goopy Mess Wear your old clothes because things are getting messy! We will make slime, goop and mud pies.

Week 5: Camp Olympics Compete in Olympic-type challenges, wear clothing to show spirit for your team and ultimately win the gold!

Week 6: Survivor Help your tribe gain points each day by �nding the daily hidden immunity idol. Who will win the ultimate prize?

Week 7: Super Soakin’ in the Sun A camp week �lled with water games and a trip to the beach.

Week 8: Fun and Fittness You will love being active with all the fun day camp boot camps we have planned and the �tness challenges.

Week 9: A Bugs Life Bring your magnifying glass and join your web of friends in our cootie bug race, collecting bugs and eating bugs!

YMCA Day and Specialty Camps

IMPORTANT INFO

DAY CAMPS

Ages 4 to 5 years: Play Camp/6 - 12 yrs: Day CampSPECIALTY CAMPS

ages 6 to 16

FEE YMembers:$22daily/Non-Members:$24dailyEach camp varies - see Specialty CampDescriptions on the following page for full details.

LOCATION YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce

DROP-OFF & PICKUP POINTS

700 10th St East, Owen Sound*Next to the grandstand at Victoria Park

CAMP HOURSProgrammed Camp Hours are 9am-4:15pm (drop off anytime after 8am & pick up before 5pm)Early Drop-Off (7-8am) & Late Pick-Up (5-5:30pm)isavailablefor$2.50/timeslot/day


SUMMER CAMPS


REGISTRATION: See page 31 for details. Registration can made in person or by phone. Non-Resident fees do not apply to YMCA camps.

CAMP SCHEDULES AGE

Week 1July2-5

Week 2July8-12

Week 3July

15-19

Week 4July

22-26

Week 5Jul 29

- Aug 2

Week 6August

6-9

Week 7August12-16

Week 8August19-23

Week 9August 26-30

Play Camp (4-5 yrs)

Day Camp (6-12 yrs)

Horseback Riding (6-16yrs)

Water Kids (Otter – Swimmer) (6-12yrs)

Water Kids (Star 1 – Star 6) (6-12yrs)

Creative Arts (6-8 yrs)

(9-12yrs)

Crazy Cooksters(6-8 yrs)

(9-12 yrs)

Outdoor Explorers

(7-9yrs)

(10-13yrs)

Mad Scientist (7-10yrs)

Lifesaving Sport (8-15yrs)

MVP Sports (10-12yrs)

Circus Circus (7-14yrs)

Teen Adventure (13-16yrs)

Junior Leaders (13-16yrs)

SUMMER CAMPS

MVP SPORTS (10-12 yrs) M - $150 / NM - $ 170 Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (extended supervision is available) Drop-Off/Pick-Up at Victoria Park GrandstandWe will emphasize good sportsmanship and working as a team as well as having fun. Activities this week include; soccer, floor hockey, basketball, mini golf, and more!Take a trip to the Rogers Centre on Monday to watch the Blue Jays play the Oakland Athletics. Details about the Blue Jays trip will be available at time of registration.


M = YMCA Member / NM = Non-Member * All YMCA Specialty Camps (except Play Camp, Creative Arts & Horseback Riding) include a daily swim!

YMCA Specialty Camp Descriptions

PLAY CAMP (4-5 years) M - $22 / NM - $24 Hours: same as day camp Drop-Off and Pick-Up at Victoria Park GrandstandThis camp is an extension of our regular day camp geared to younger children. Enjoy the same weekly themes and participate in most all-camp events. Programming is tailored to younger children - the pace is a little slower with more emphasis on routines. Due to pool admission policy, campers will not have a daily swim, but will have special camp swim times posted throughout the summer. A variety of water games will be played outside to beat the heat! Efforts will be made to have a consistent staff member with this group from week to week to assist the children with activities and transitions.

M = YMCA Member / NM = Non-Member * All YMCA Specialty Camps (except Play Camp, Creative Arts & Horseback Riding) include a daily swim!

WATER KIDS (6-12 yrs) M - $130 / NM - $140 Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (Extended supervision is available) Drop-Off & Pick-Up at Victoria Park GrandstandEnjoy the regular fun of day camp with the added bonus of working towards another swim level! Campers receive instructional swimming lessons twice a day, plus play fun games, relays & sports in the water. We have split our camp into swim level categories (Otter-Swimmer & Star 1-6).

CIRCUS CIRCUS (7-14 yrs) M - $150 / NM - $165 Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (Extended supervision is available) Drop-Off/Pick-Up at Victoria Park Grandstand During camp your kids will learn skills that include trapeze, hoop, aerial skills, juggling, hula hoop, tight wire, clowning and more. At the end of this one-week program your kids will put on a circus show for family! Instructor Angola Murdoch is an international aerial, circus performer and received the highest level of circus coaching certi�cate at the National Circus School in Montreal.

CREATIVE ARTS (6-8 yrs) (9-12 yrs) M - $135 / NM - $145 Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (Extended supervision not available) Drop-Off/Pickup at Tom Thomson Art Gallery Tom Thomson Art Gallery is playing host to our camp. We will be doing some canvas painting, clay sculptures and have a visit or two from local artists. Prepare to get messy!! An afternoon art show for the parents will be held at the gallery on Friday afternoon.

CRAZY COOKSTERS (6-8 yrs; 9-12 yrs) M - $140 / NM - $150 Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (extended supervision is available) Drop-Off/Pick-Up at Victoria Park Grandstand Want to learn how to make a great meal for yourself and your family? We will make everything from appetizers to desserts. Learn about kitchen safety, nutrition and food handling. Visit a local restaurant and see what goes on behind the scenes. We will �nish off with a grand sit down meal on Friday for you and a member of your family to enjoy. Bon appetite!

JUNIOR LEADERS (13-16 yrs) M - $125 / NM - $135 Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (extended supervision is available) Drop-Off and Pick-Up at Victoria Park Grandstand Have the best of both worlds: the fun of going to camp and the opportunity to be a counselor-in-training. At leadership camp, you will develop skills in leading others, grow in character and learn much more about the value in helping others and building children up. Learn about teamwork, cooperation, taking initiative, child development, how to program effectively to keep kids interested, behaviour management tips and more! Leaders will have the opportunity to be paired up with an experienced counselor and work with campers to learn �rst hand the joys and responsibilities of being a day camp counselor. Participation can lead to volunteer/employment oppotunities.

MAD SCIENTIST (7-10 yrs) M - $100 / NM - $110 Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (extended supervision is available) Drop-Off/Pick-Up at Victoria Park Grandstand Campers will try their hand at tricky experiments, explosive fun, and messy madness. Let’s explore all the ordinary things lying around the house and turn them into wild and whacky creations. We will also have an afternoon visit from Elephant Thoughts with excellent experiments and incredible creatures.

OUTDOOR EXPLORERS (7-9 yrs) M - $130 / NM -$140 Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (extended supervision is available) Drop-Off/Pick-Up at Victoria Park Grandstand Join us for wilderness trekking, adventure, and exploring our local environment. We’ll be learning paddling, canoeing, swimming, hiking and challenging our wilderness knowledge. Lifejackets required (provided) for all water activities as safety is always a priority.

LIFESAVING SPORT (8-15 yrs) M - $100 / NM - $110 Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (extended supervision is available) Drop-Off & Pick-Up at Victoria Park Grandstand This program offers recreational introduction to lifesaving sport skills and competitions. The Lifesaving Sport program keeps children involved in this unique program and promotes a healthy, active lifestyle. It incorporates the 6 True Sport principles: Go For It, Play Fair, Respect Others, Keep It Fun, Stay Healthy, Give Back. Content builds on learn-to-swim skills and enhances future participation in Aquatic Leadership & Lifeguard Certi�cation Courses.

TEEN ADVENTURE (13-16 yrs) M - $160 / NM - $170 Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (extended supervision is provided) Drop-Off & Pick-Up at Victoria Park Grandstand Finding yourself a little too old for regular day camp rou-tines? This week is for you! Take a trip to the Rogers Centre on Monday to see the Blue Jays play the Oakland Athletics. We will also be hiking, canoeing, weight and fitness train-ing, and more! Different activities everyday will keep you active and having fun! On Monday the bus leaves from Victoria Park at 8:15 am sharp.

HORSEBACK RIDING CAMP AT GLENDALE FARMS (6-16 yrs) Member & Non-Member Rate $250 Hours: 9am-3pm programmed hours;

supervision is provided from 8:30am-4:30pm Drop-Off & Pick-Up at Glendale Farms – RR#2 Owen Sound During the week of camp your child will learn the basic skills that any rider requires. They will learn skills by being hands on in 2 lessons a day, trail riding, grooming horses and more. All campers require closed toe shoes and long pants for riding as well as a CSA approved helmet.


YMCA Specialty Camp DescriptionsSUMMER CAMPS


Refund Policy for Advanced Aquatic & First Aid Courses: Course fee is refundable up to 2 weeks of start date. Half of the course fee is refundable within 2 weeks of start date. No refunds will be given on or after start date except for medical reasons with a doctor’s note. All refunds are subject to a $10.00 service charge.

YMCA SwimmingSchedule

Registration: for YMCA Pool Programs: Members: Tuesday, May 1 to April 30 at 7:00am Non-Members: Tuesday, May 8 to May 9 at 7:00am

Members: you can enjoy 1 session of summer swimming lessons included in your membership. If you wish to register for additional lessons, the fee is$30.00persession.If you are going to sign up for a second session, you must wait until the completion of your �rst session to do so.

Please Note: summer lessons run 5 days per week for 2 weeks (Monday to Friday) ~ All Class Sizes are limited for safety considerations – register early! ~

Daytime summer swimming les-sons are also available through our ‘Water Kids’ Day Camps!

For the full YMCA Pool Schedule, please refer to the Summer

Program Schedule at the Y.

Aquatic Leadership & Lifeguard Certi�cation Courses (all courses held at the Y)

PROGRAM DATES & TIMES YMCA Member Fee

Non-Member Fee

BRONZE STAR & BASIC FIRST AID (with CPR-A)Prerequisites: 11 years old by last day of course

June 10-144:30-7:30pm $75 $125

BRONZE MEDALLION & EMERGENCY FIRST AID (with CPR-B)Prerequisites: 13 years old by last day (proof of age required �rst class), Bronze Star recommended

July 22-26 @ 2:30-7:00pmExam: Mon Jul 29 @ 4:30-6:30pm $135 $195

BRONZE CROSS & STANDARD FIRST AID (with CPR-C)Prerequisites: 14 years old by last day, Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid (proof of prerequisites required)

August 19-23 @ 2:30-7:00pmExam: Mon August 26

3:00-7:00pm$145 $205

ASSISTANT SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR (YMCA & Red Cross)Prerequisites:15yearsoldbylastday,BronzeCross,100%attendance 20 hours of volunteer instruction is required to be completed between July 5& Aug 26

July 2,3,4 August 27 & 28

12 noon-8pm all days$190 $230

STANDARD FIRST AID / CPR-C / AED (12 years +)Red Cross course. Certi�cation is valid for 3 years.

August 17 & 189am-6pm both days $130 $130

STANDARD FIRST AID / CPR-C / AED RECERTPrerequisite: Must have taken a full �rst aid course last time (not a recert).

August 179am-6pm $90 $90

LEVEL SESSIONJuly 8-19

SESSIONAugust 12-23

NON-MEMBER FEE

PRESCHOOL (L’il Dippers) LEVELS (age 6 months to 5 years)Splashers, Bubblers (6mos-3yrs + parent) 6:00-6:30pm 6:00-6:30pm $50

L’il Dippers (3-5yrs)Bobbers, FloatersGliders, Divers, Surfers, Dippers

4:30-5:00pm5:30-6:00pm6:30-7:00pm

4:30-5:00pm5:30-6:00pm6:30-7:00pm

$68

LEARN-TO-SWIM & STAR LEVELS (age 6 +)

Learn to SwimOtter, Seal, Dolphin, Swimmer

5:00-5:30pm6:00-6:30pm6:30-7:00pm

5:00-5:30pm6:00-6:30pm6:30-7:00pm

$72

Star 1 through 6 4:35-5:20pm5:35-6:20pm

4:35-5:20pm5:35-6:20pm $81

ADVANCED LEVELS / PRIVATE LESSONS

Masters 4:30-5:30pm 4:30-5:30pm $87

Private Lessons 5:30-6:00pm6:30-7:00pm

5:30-6:00pm6:30-7:00pm M:$90NM:$130

OTHER AQUATIC OPPORTUNITIESParent ‘n Tot Lessons

Thursdays July 4 - August 29 10:30-11:00am $45

Splashers, Bubblers (6mos-3yrs parented)

Wednesdays July 3 - August 28 10:30-11:00am $45

Front Crawl/Back Crawl Stroke Clinic

Wednesday July 31: 5-6pm orThursday August 29: 6-7pm M:$5

NM:$10EBS/Breaststroke Stroke Clinic

Wednesday July 31: 6-7pmThursday August 29: 5-6pm

Teen/Adult Lessons- Shallow

Wednesdays July 2-Aug 28 10:30-11am $65

Teen/Adult Lessons- Deep Wednesdays July 3-Aug 28 10:30-11am

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Owen Sound’s vision is to be a community of choice for all, distinguishable by its authenticity, natural amenities, diversity and community spirit. This spirit is exempli�ed by the many seniors who volunteer throughout the year for various local organizations. Helping serve breakfast to young school children, raising funds for needed medical equipment or repairing displays for the Festival of Northern Lights, seniors are one of our most valuable resources.

UPCOMING EVENTS:SPRINGFEST GAMES

Variety of activities for ages 55+ throughout May

See page 56 for details

GEORGIAN BAY GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE

Friday, May 10, Noon to 3 pm Harrison Park Community Centre

Display of colourful perennial plants for saleContact 519-416-4564 for information

CONCERT IN THE PARKMondays Evenings, Harrison Park

The City Band will be presenting “Concert in the Park” at the Harrison Park Bandshell.

July concerts @ 7:30 p.m.; August @ 7:15 p.m.Queens Park Bandstand June 17, 24,

July 11, 25, August 8, 22Music of many vintages and styles.

Everyone Welcome!

DOORS OPENJune 1 and 2

A self-guided tour of historic and interesting sites not usually open to the public.

Maps available the week prior to event at Owen Sound

Visitor’s Centre or City Hall. For information, call 376-4440 Ext. 1275

Volunteers to greet visitors are always needed!

SENIORS’ FAIRWednesday, June 12 – 10 am to 3 pm

Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre60+ Exhibitors, special displays, free seminars,

entertainment, demonstrations and more“Hands on Interactive Room”For more information, contact the

United Way 519-376-1560

OWEN SOUND 161st FALL FAIRSeptember 5-7, Victoria Park

Visit www.owensoundfallfair.com orCall 519-371-1720 for information


Seniors Activities & Services

WEEKLY ACTIVITIESPROGRESSIVE BRIDGE: Mondays & Tuesdays

SHUFFLEBOARD: Mondays

BILLIARDS & SNOOKER:

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

BAYSHORE SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CLUBHarry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre, 1900 3rd Avenue East, Owen Sound

Valerie Muree 519-794-4107 Annualmembershipfee$20.

Drop in for some good fellowship and daily activities from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Owen Sound offers a variety of activities, resources & information for those 55 plus. No matter where your passion or interest lies, there is something for everyone.

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SENIORS ACTIVITIES & INFO

HARRISON PARK DROP-IN WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

MONDAYS 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Games Day

TUESDAYS1:00 - 2:00 p.m Tai Chi

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Crokinole (2nd & 4th Tues.)

WEDNESDAYS 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Pepper

THURSDAYS1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Cribbage, Euchre, Wizard or Scrabble

7:00 p.m. Bible Study (call to con�rm)

FRIDAYS CLOSED

BLUEWATER ASSOCIATION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING (BALL)

P.O. 1062, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 6K6; Website: www.bluewaterlearns.com Lynne Celhoffer, 519-794-2860Annualmembershipfee$10A group of enthusiastic adult individuals, who maintain an interest in lifelong learning. Membership fee entitles you to mailings, newsletters, advance notices of upcoming courses and events, and to attend BALL’s Annual General Meeting.

WHO MAY ATTEND?Any adult who is a member and has an interest in continuing their education may register for the courses. There will be no exams or term papers to write!

LECTURE COURSES:We offer fall, winter and spring courses each year, mostly six weeks in length taught by professionals in their �eld. Fees are kept low, making the courses accessible to everyone. The courses are held at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. Please check our website for con�rmation of dates, times and location. In order to register and attend any course you must: •beanadult •apaidinfullmemberforcurrentyear, •payfullamountofthecoursevalue.

DERBY PIONEER CLUB Contact Mike Fortney 519-371-8060 for information.Meets at 12 noon., the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, at Kilsyth Community Centre. Pepper starts at 1:30pm every Monday.

GREY GRANITE CLUB 727 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound; Website: www.greygranite.com Club 519-376-3407 Paul Smith 519-534-0316Morning Curling - Weekly: 9:30 a.m. - Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.

9:00 a.m. - Thursdays DailyFee:$10

(must be full time or pay as you play member) League opportunities to suit everyone.

HARRISON PARK SENIORS’ DROP-IN CENTRE Harrison Park, 75 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound; 519-371-0024 (wheelchair accessible)The Seniors’ Centre is operated and staffed by volunteers. Donations to assist with operating costs are most welcome.Hours of Operation: •Activities-Tuesdays,WednesdaysandThursdays-

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. •SecretarialServices-Tuesdays,Wednesdays&

Thursdays - 9:00 a.m. - 12 noonServices provided include: •basicincometaxreturnsforlowincomeseniors

(book appointment) •helpwithotherforms •secretarialservices(free);photocopying(smallfee) •Meetingroomavailabletoseniors50yearsplus

(max. 25 people; minimum rental rate)


OWEN SOUND AND AREA SENIOR’S CENTRE1852 3rd Avenue East, Owen Sound ON N4K 2M5 (McQuay Tannery Building) email: [email protected]

website: www.seniorscentreowensoundandarea.com contact: Jerrie Traynor, Executive Director, 519-376-8304

Whether you are a regular participant, a visitor, a volunteer or someone who signs up for a speci�c program, we offer you a warm welcome to our Seniors’ Centre

Our MissionOwen Sound and Area Seniors’ Centre is a not for pro�t incorporated organization that provides leadership, socialization, programs and activities that encourage healthy lifestyles and independence of 55 plus adults.

Our VisionTo provide accessible and affordable programs and activities that encourage healthy lifestyles through community collaboration and a spirit of cooperation.

Our ValuesTo be a seniors’ centre of excellence with a solid funding base that delivers diverse programs and activities by engaging volunteers and community partners to meet the needs of the 55+ population.

Our Centre is growing to meet the needs of our community.•Takeadvantageoftheactivities,programsandservices

we offer.•Wearearesourcecentrethatprovidesinformationabout

services, activities and special events located in our community.

•Ifyouhaveanactivityplannedforthe55+agegroup,callus and we will be happy to help you promote your event through our website and poster board.

•Checkoutourwebsiteforupdatedcalendarofactivities,special events and volunteer opportunities.

•Ideasfornewactivitiesarewelcomedandencouraged.

Our Centre is a volunteer based organization. Volunteers are essential to the success of everything we do. Training is provided, see our website for more details.•Officevolunteers•Volunteerstoleadand/ordeliverprograms/activities•BoardofDirectors•CommitteeWork/Taskgroups

For further information please contact the Owen Sound and Area Seniors’ Centre at 519-376-8304.

50+ BOWLING LEAGUE (5 PIN) 902 10th Street West, Owen Sound Bowling held at Westside Bowl, website: www.westsidebowl.com Email: [email protected] 519-376-6020 for information. Small membership feeAnnual Registration held in September; lots of social activities throughout the year including annual banquet. Enjoy this fun, low-key, non-competitive recreational activity and refreshments.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #6 1450 2nd Avenue West, Owen Sound 519-376-7784Email: of�[email protected]: www.rcl-brsix.comThe Royal Canadian Legion provides a variety of activities

for seniors. No membership required for seniors programs. Check the Legion’s calendar for monthly events.

SILVER C’S Contact Paul Thompson 519-376-0471Meet every Tuesday 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #6. Weekly guest speakers and refreshments provided. The Silver C’s offer volunteer services to the community.Annualmembership$50.

BAYSHORE WALKING GROUPThe Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre upper concourse featuresrubberizedflooringperfectforindoorwalking.TheBayshore walking path is open most days except during public events (Attack Hockey games, Home Expo, etc) for your walking pleasure. An elevator takes you to the upper level where you can join others in getting some exercise and fellowship in a safe environment. 4 laps of the Upper Concourse = 1km.

THE SALVATION ARMY GOLDEN AGERS SENIOR’S PROGRAM 365 14th Street West, Owen Sound; website: www.salvationarmyowensound.com 519-376-5699 Ext. 105No need for anyone to be alone. Come for food, fun and fellowship!

50+ BOWLING WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

Tuesday & Wednesday 1:00 pm 5 Pin Bowling - 50+

September to May




Our program provides a hot nutritious meal that includes a main course of meat & vegetables, soup or salad, dinner roll, juice and dessert as well as coffee and tea. Price is $7.50/person.Mealsareservedat12NoononTuesdays,Wednesdays and Thursdays. There is something for everyone:Activitiesinclude:Linedancing,carpetbowling,shuffle-board, bus trips, sightseeing tours, ladies/men’s bible stud-ies, seniors choir, hand bells, shopping and much much more! Transportation is available upon request.

HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES OF GREY BRUCE - OWEN SOUND AND AREA Main Of�ce: St Francis Place 340 10th St E,

Ste 104, Owen Sound, ON N4K 6P7 519-372-2091 or 1-800-267-3798

Community services delivered from: Heritage Mall 1350 16th St E Owen Sound, ON N4K 6N7Website: www.hcss-gb.ca Hours: 8:30-4:30 Mon-Fri (Administration) 9:30-3:30 Tue-Fri (Day Away Program) Service Description: Provides community based services that support independence and enhance the quality of daily life for seniors, adults and their families. Self-referral for most services; set fee for some programs.Adult Day Away Program - for adults who require assistance due to chronic illness, disability, memory loss and related conditions *provides social, recreational and therapeutic activities in a supportive group setting *services include meal, transportation, blood pressure check, weight monitoring * Set feeFriendly Visiting/Telephone Reassurance - volunteers make regular visits and phone calls to clients who live in iso-lated areas and provide a friendly face/voiceHousekeeping - helps with laundry, pet care, errands, shopping, routine cleaning, preparing meals, etc.* Based on individual assessment *set fee

Meals on Wheels - delivers nutritious frozen meals * hot meal delivery in Owen Sound * set feeMOVING ‘GB Medical Transportation 519-370-0558 or 1-888-660-6048 - non-emergency trans-portation to medical appointments Monday to Friday * rides available on Saturday for dialysis patients *set fee

Volunteer Transportation - volunteer drivers use per-sonal vehicles to transport low-risk clients to social and medi-cal appointments, shopping, banking and other personal errands * vehicles are not wheelchair accessible * set feeEligibility - Population(s) Served: Individuals must be seniors or adults with disabilities * an assessment will be completed for all services except transportation and telephone assurance Day Away: frail elderly, individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementia and adults with physical disabilities Medical Transportation - transportation to medical appointments only, Grey or Bruce County resident, 18 years or older SERVICEONTARIO OFFICE -DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING 1400 1st Avenue West, Owen Sound, ON

General Enquiries: 519-371-6226, 1-800-276-8097Senior Driver Renewal Program - senior drivers, 80 years and over, are required to complete a vision test and a knowledge test and take part in a group education session every two years * some may be required to take a road test to have their in-car skills assessed * call 1-800-387-3445 to learn more.Accessible Parking Permit Program - This permit, issued to an individual, entitles the vehicle in which it is displayed to be parked in a designated accessible parking space * permit must be displayed on the dashboard or sun visor and can be moved from vehicle to vehicle. There is no fee for the permit.The individual must be medically certi�ed by an Accessible Parking Permit program approved health practitioner.

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✓Network Design Specialists

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website: www.thebox.caEmail: [email protected]



Dial 211 or 1-866-743-7818www.211greycounty.ca www.211Ontario.ca

Con�dential information about: •FinancialAssistancePrograms•CommunityGroups •Social&HealthyServices•CounsellingServices

•SeniorsPrograms•Food&Housing •Support•LegalAssistance

Visit: www.seniorsinfo.ca/welcome or Ontario Seniors Secretariat at:

www.seniors.gov.on.ca/Community Care Access Centre: www.ccac-ont.ca

Veterans Affairs: www.veterans.gc.ca Public Health Agency: www.publichealth.gc.ca/seniors

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Owen SoundDenture Clinic

253 8th St. EastOwen Sound

519-371-2550Mon. - Thurs. - Fri.

129 Main St. NorthMount Forest

519-323-2331Tues. - Weds. - Sat.

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The annual Owen Sound Springfest 55+ Games are a fun and easy way to keep your mind and body healthy!Being physically active is important at every age. Challenge yourself as well as your opponent by taking part in the annual

seniors games held in April/May at various locales throughout Owen Sound.

Seasons Retirement Communities Presents2013 Springfest 55+ Games

REGISTRATION

Owen Sound City Hall Service Counter, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

AWARDS BANQUET Presented by Seasons Retirement Community

Tuesday June 4th – Social 5:30 pm; Banquet 6:00 pm, with entertainment to followRoyal Canadian Legion, 1450 2nd Ave W., Owen Sound

Thank you to our 2013 MAJOR SPONSORSSEASONS RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

OWEN SOUND FOODLANDFor further information, contact Brenda Dailey, 519-376-4440 Ext. 1254

SPRINGFEST 55+ GAMES

April - May, 2013

The City of Owen Sound thanks the following Event Sponsors for this year’s games

SPONSOR EVENT DATE

SummitPlace Shuffleboard FridayMay3Brian E. Wood Funeral Home Ladder golf Tuesday, May 28Owen Sound Attac k Contract Bridge Tuesday, May 27RBC Royal Bank Washer Toss Wednesday, May 22RBC Royal Bank Lawnbowling Thursday, May 30Georgian Bay Hearing Aids Euchre Wednesday, May 8Debbie Aiken Financial Advisor/Owner, Walking/Walking Relay Thursday, May 16 The Co-OperatorsHarrison Park Seniors Centre Mini Golf Friday, May 24Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Aux. Br.6 Darts Thursday, May 2Seasons Retirement Community Cribbage Monday, May 13Brian E. Wood Funeral Home Crokinole Thursday, May 9Fettes Travel Plus Pepper Tuesday, May 14Brian E. Wood Funeral Home Scrabble Wednesday, May 15Fettes Travel Plus 5 PIN Bowling April 15 - 17



R.R. #1,Shallow Lake 519-376-7156

Graham & Joanne [email protected]

Indoor/Outdoor Runs - 3 Walks Daily

BoardingKennels for Dogs

Ultrasound KennelsDoberman Pinschers, Miniature & Standard Schnauzers.

BOARDING & GROOMING

37 years of businessRon McCartney & Family

R.R. 4, Owen Sound

519-794-3456email: [email protected]

SUNDAYS @ 7PMSUNDAYS @ 7PM Visitor Centre, 1st Ave.WVisitor Centre, 1st Ave.W

June 23, 30June 23, 30

July 7, 14, 21, 28July 7, 14, 21, 28 August 4, 11August 4, 11


FROM AGER

DOWNTOWN OWEN SOUND(519) 371-9662 (Ask For Jan)www.fromagermusic.com

GUITAR LESSONS

Lessons available for Piano, Bass, Drum

• Acoustic • Electric• Classical • Finger Style

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church& Missions

554 - 15th St. East Owen Sound

For Information on all Masses call

519-376-0778

Also serving Parishes inChatsworth, Hepworth,Lion’s Head, Meaford,

Sauble Beach,Tobermory & Wiarton

ST. ANDREW’SPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

(by the Library)864 1st Ave. West, Owen Sound,

519-376-7886www.standrewsowensound.org9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Worship

Sunday School For ages2 to Grade 8.

Call the church office for summer oursEVERYONE WELCOME

CALVARYEvangelical Missionary Church“Alive in the Spirit ~ Anchored in the Word”

~ EVERYONEWELCOME ~Join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m.… for relevant Bible-based messagesand contemporary Praise &Worship.

(Children’s Church &Nursery during the Service)655 10th St. West 519-376-4179

Visit: www.calvaryemc.com

CENTRAL WESTSIDE UNITED310 10th Street West

Owen Sound - 519-376-8319www.centralwestside.ca

10:30 a.m. WorshipSunday School ages 3+For Free Bus Service

call- First Student 519-376-5712‘Faith Books +’ Resource Centre

open Tues 2-6 p.m, Thurs 12-4 p.m.Sept. to June 519-376-8319 x24

GEORGIAN SHORESUNITED CHURCH

997 4th Ave. East, Box 774,Owen Sound N4K 5W9

519-376-3890www.georgianshoresuc.org

Join us for worship

Sunday at 10:30 a.m.Children’s Worship and Nursery are available

EVERYONE WELCOME!


The Alliance Church, Kendall Schmitke www.alliancechurch.net 440 7th Ave East, N4K 2X3 376-2026 Baha’i Faith [email protected] 371-4608Beth Ezekiel Synagogue www.bethezekiel.org 313 11th St East, N4K 1V1 371-1800British Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. Oriel Licorish 245 11th St West, N4K 3S9 376-9175Calvary Evangelical Missionary Church www.calvaryemc.com Rev. Mary Turner, 655 10th St West, N4K 3R8 376-4179Central Westside United Church Rev. David Shearman www.centralwestside.ca 310 10th St West, N4K 3R5 376-8319Church of Christ Brian Thompson www.owensoundcofc.com 835 10th Ave East, N4K 3H8 376-6702Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 490 2nd Ave South East, N4K 5T1 376-2482Church of the Nazarene 386 10th St East, N4K 1S6 376-0688Community of Christ www.communityofchrist.ca 2555 8th Ave. W. N4K 5M9 371-2110Crossroads Victory Church Pastors Dave & Wendy Mathieu www.crossroadsvictorychurch.org 885 19th St West, N4K 6V5 371-2389Cornerstone Youth Centre Andrew Scholl www.rayministries.ca 824 3rd Ave East, Unit 102, N4K 2K5 372-1077Evangelical Baptist Church Rev. David Robins 895 7th St East, N4K 1K2 376-1221First Baptist Church 990 4th Ave East, N4K 2P1 376-2692First Christian Reformed Church www.owensoundcrc.com 201 4th Ave West, N4K 4V1 376-2787First United Church Rev. Kristal McGee www.firstunited-os.com 435 21st St West, N4K 4E5 376-1736Georgian Shores United Church www.georgianshoresuc.org 997 4th Ave East, N4K 5W9 376-3890Gospel Hall Don Curry 912 9th Ave East, N4K 3E7 371-9564

Grey Bruce Health Services Pastoral Care/Chaplains 1400 8th St East, N4K 5N8 376-2121, Ext. 2889Grey Presbytery Resource Centre 310 10th St West, N4K 3R5 371-3672Kemble United Church Rev. Joanne Hedge General Delivery, R R 2 N0H 1S0 371-9159Kilsyth United Church RR 3, Box 16, N4K 5N5 371-2476Lutheran Church of Our Saviour www.lcosos.ca, Rev Christie Morrow-Wolfe 1049 4th Ave West, N4K 4W1 376-9710New Apostolic Church 1625 9th Ave East, N4K 6S2 372-2612Owen Sound Canadian Reformed Church www.oschurch.ca Rev. Moesker, RR 3 #177551 Conc 5, N4K 5N5 371-7341Ray Ministries www.rayministries.ca 372-1077Rockcliffe Gospel Temple & Happy Hearts Daycare www.rockcliffe.org 10 4th Ave West, N4K 5W9 376-1284St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Rev. Dana Benson www.standrewowensound.org 864 1st Ave West, N4K 4M6 376-7886St. George’s Anglican Church www.stgeorgesos.com PO Box 452, 1049 4th Ave East, N4K 5P7 376-3287St. Mary & the Missions Rev. David Reilander www.stmarysandthemissions.ca 554 15th St East, N4K 1X3 376-0778St. Thomas Anglican Church 1331 4th Ave West, N4K 4W9 376-4986Salvation Army Citadel 365 14th St West, N4K 5P7 376-5699Sarawak United Church RR 2, N0H 1S0 371-9159Seventh-Day Adventist Church 122442 Grey Rd 5, Waverly Heights, N4K 5P1 371-1722South End Fellowship Baptist Church Pastor Mark Lowrie www.southendchurch.com 400 2nd Ave South East, N4K 5P3 376-1550Trinity Christian Church Mr. David Campbell www.trinitychristianowensound.com1735 4th Ave West, N4K 1G7 371-3647

Trinity United Church 303234 Sideroad 33, Annan N0H 1B0 376-5460

Faith Groups


Contact us for more information.

519-888-4856 or

1-877-ESQ-KIDS (377-5437)

[email protected]

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Engage with science and engineeringthis summer. Programming availablefor kids in grades 1-3 and 4-6.Coming to your communityJuly 29 to August 2.

1-877-ESQ-KIDS

A fun and exciting

hands-on learning experience.

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Musical Theatre CampJuly 2 - 12

TheatreKids CampsJuly 15 - 19 & Aug.19 - 23

Improv and Comedy CampAugust 26 - 30


This season The Roxy Theatre shines the spotlight on an amazing lineup of family-friendly shows, workshops, summer camps and much more, including a special search to �nd the region’s most talented children for a life-changing stage opportunity…

On May 4th ful�ll every child’s fantasy to run off and join the circus with Motus O Dance Theatre’s Circus Terri�co! May 12th, it’s a Mother’s Day outing �t for a queen with Leisa Way’s You Give Me Fever, a classic tribute to Hollywood and jazz icon Peggy Lee. On May 24th, dance across the pond with The Lemon Bucket Orkestra, the Balkan-Gypsy-party-punk super band! June 6-15, OSLT presents Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, a trivial comedy for serious people. And June 23rd, join us for The Fung-Chui Duo, a dynamic, crowd-pleasing four-hands-one-piano duo. Do you know an 8-12 year old boy or girl made for the stage? Announcing OSLT’s search for Cosette and Gavroche, pivotal roles in our November musical, Les Miserables! Cosette is about 10 years old and sings “Castle

on a Cloud.” Gavroche is a street urchin of about 12 years of age and sings “Little People.” On May 25th, we will offer a four-hour vocal workshop for youth to prepare for auditions and the opportunity of a lifetime!

This July, Christy’s Stage Door offers two musical theatre camps. July 1-12, youth ages 8-16 will �nd the Curtains Up! Learn songs, choreography, character development and vocal technique and perform a musical. July 15-26, youth ages 13-18 can experience the Triple Threat Boot Camp developing professional standards of Broadway.

August 9th, get dirty with the Mudtown Music & Arts Festival (formerly OTHERfolk Festival), showcasing the best in cutting edge contemporary Canadian music. September and October, step into a musical time capsule with the Hats Off Tribute Series, featuring The History of Rock & Soul, a Roy Orbison Tribute, and Replay – The Beatles! Your seat awaits! Visit www.roxytheatre.ca or call us at 519-371-2833 or 1-888-446-ROXY.

The Tall Ships® are Coming! Mark your calendar...the Tall Ships are coming to Owen Sound August 16-18! It’s going to be a great weekend, there are 16 stops in Ontario during the Tall Ships 1812 TOUR commemorat-ing the War of 1812 Bicentennial. Owen Sound is proud to be one of the Ports along the route. Your boarding pass gives you access to:

Purchase your 2-day pass early so you don’t miss out on all the fun! For tickets and more info: 519.376.1440 ext 1223 [email protected]


Deck Tours Visits on all Tall Ships War of 1812 Bicentennial Displays Live Theatre Performances

Summerfolk Performances ~ Tall Ships Tent Local Musicians 10% off Souvenirs $5.00 discount on Summerfolk tickets

866.908.9090


AGRICULTURE Owen Sound Farmers’ Market www.owensoundfarmersmarket.ca 371-3433Owen Sound Agricultural Society www.owensoundfallfair.com 371-1720Sydenham Agriculture Society Fred Manning 371-6828

AUTOMOTIVEAntique & Classic Car Club of Canada - Bluewater Region - Wayne Hynd 376-6787

AVIATION Owen Sound Billy Bishop Regional Airport www.owensoundairport.com 371-6936Owen Sound Flight Services www.wiartonaviation.ca 534-9433Owen Sound Barnstormers Ken Robinson 371-3457 (Radio-Controlled Model Airplane Club)

CONSERVATIONISTS/NATURALISTS Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation www.greysauble.on.ca 376-3076Owen Sound Field Naturalists Club www.osfn.ca 376-2775Owen Sound Young Naturalists’ Club www.greysauble.on.ca 376-3076 Ext 224Salmon Spectacular www.sydenhamsportsmen.com 519-376-2369Sydenham Bruce Trail Club www.sydenhambrucetrail.ca 519-395-4935Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association www.sydenhamsportsmen.comMike Prebost 376-7368 or clubhouse 376-7177Tom Thomson Trail Group www.tomthomsontrail.com [email protected]

CRAFTS Bluewater Quilter’s Guild Joyce Johnson 371-5247 or Debbie Gill 372-0823Georgian Bay Origami Club Mike Tettenborn 371-9820Owen Sound Artists Co-op www.osartistsco-op.com 371-0479Pottawatomi Spinners’ & Weavers’ Guild www.OHS.on.ca 371-5017

DANCE Canadian Step Dance Kelly Maw 371-6953Fiddlefern Country Dancers www.�ddlefern.net 372-9151Line Dancing [email protected] 371-9766Mijka Hooper Dancemakers www.dancemakers.ca 371-7962Anne Milne School of Dance www.annmilnedance.ca 371-0341Sound Steppers Charlie McClure 376-8530

FITNESS FACILITIES Days Inn Owen Sound [email protected] 376-1551OT Sports Conditioning www.otconditioning.com 375-6561Owen Sound & Area Family www.ymcaowensound.on.ca 376-0484 & Health Fitness & RecreationSportmakers Fitness & Training www.sportmakers.ca 376-4991Stonetree Golf & Fitness Club www.stonetree.on.ca 376-7899

GARDEN CLUBS Georgian Bay Garden Club www.georgianbargardenclubinowensound.com 519-416-4564 Grey County Gardeners Yvette Hill 794-0854Grey County Master Gardeners [email protected] 372-0350Rural Gardens of Grey Bruce Jan Chamberlain 371-4746

HERITAGE Billy Bishop Home & Museum www.billybishop.org 371-0031Grey County Historical Society Janet Iles 376-2105Grey Roots Museum & Archives www.greyroots.com 376-3690 or 1-877-473-9766Municipal Heritage www.owensound.ca 376-4440 Ext 1275Ontario Genealogical Society www.bruceandgreygeneology.com 935-2466 - Bruce & Grey BranchOwen Sound Marine & Rail Museum www.marinerail.com 371-3333

HOBBIES & GAMES Baker St. Women’s Club-Bridge Nancy McComb 371-4951Bruce County Astronomical Society www.bcastronomy.com 371-9911Georgian Bay Amateur Radio Club www.gbarc.ca Georgian Bay Lacemakers Group Jane Dobinson 376-7309Grey Bruce Chess Club www.gbchessclub.org 372-0265Owen Sound Duplicate Bridge Club www.bmts.com/~littlebear/ 376-6852 (Mon/Wed)Owen Sound Stamp Club Bob Ford 376-4788Roundhouse Model Railroad Club Ron Prout 376-5012The Grey-Bruce Writers Paula Niall 372-0225Thursday Night Bridge Club Ken Skinner 422-2206

MUSIC Georgian Bay Folk Society www.summerfolk.org 371-2995Grey County Kiwanis Festival of Music www.kiwanismusicfestival.net 378-8235Georgian Bay Symphony www.georgianbaysymphony.ca 372-0212Queen’s Bush Bluegrass Club www.queensbush.ca 534-5923

MUSIC - BAND Claverhouse Junior Pipe Band John Graham 371-3419Georgian Bay Caledonia Pipe Band www.gbcpipeband.com 376-4166Grey County Highlander Pipe Band Jack Sinclair 886-0104Owen Sound & District Pipes & Drums Perry Prescott 376-3136Owen Sound City Band www.owensoundcityband.org 371-3265Salvation Army Band www.salvationarmyowensound.com 376-5699

MUSIC-CHORAL Encore - “Barbershop Harmony” Bill Strang 534-3705Georgian Bay Children’s Choir www.gbcc.ca 373-2732Georgian Bay Concert Choir www.georgianbayconcertchoir.org 371-5890Happy Songsters Choir Evelyn Robson 376-7551Owen Sound Children’s Chorus www.owensoundchildrenschorus.com 371-6559Sweet Adelines, Bluewater Chorus www.bluewatersweetadelines.com 371-3918

NATIVE CULTURE Great Lakes Métis Council www.greatlakesmetis.com 370-0435 M’Wikwedong Native Cultural www.mwikwedong.com 371-1147 Resource CentrePiyak Ootihi Drummers and Singers Susan Schank 376-7630Restoring the Circle Rev. Claire Miller 376-4986

PROFESSIONAL Huron Grey Bruce Dental Hygenists Mary Dawson 376-4244Owen Sound & District Dental Nurses Becky Azzano 371-5473 & Assistants Assoc.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Community Group Contact Telephone Community Group Contact TelephoneRECREATION FACILITIES City of Owen Sound-Recreation Services www.owensound.ca 376-1440Owen Sound & Area Family Y, www.ymcaowensound.on.ca 376-0484 Health, Fitness & Recreation

SELF HELP/ SUPPORT Alcoholics Anonymous & Al-Anon 376-4193 Family Groups - Owen SoundGrey Bruce Breast Cancer Support Group 376-9258The Mood Disorder Information www.mhagb.ca 371-4551 & Support GroupIn the Beginning Lactation Services Patricia Roppel-Keeling 377-9725La Leche League Canada Owen Sound www.lllc.ca 377-4931Mother’s Against Drunk Driving www.madd.ca/greynorthbruce Work 371-5567 (MADD) Grey North Bruce Multiple Sclerosis Ontario Division www.mssociety.ca/ontario 1-800-268-7582Ontario Early Years www.ontarioearlyyears.ca 376-8808 or Bayview School 371-7034 Ontario Lupus Association www.lupusontario.org 1-877-240-1099Second Chance Kids Joanne Chapman 371-9650TOPS Club Inc. www.tops.org 364-2810WeightWatchers www.888-3-florine.com 1-800-461-2246

SERVICE & SOCIAL CLUBS Beta Sigma Phi Ontario Laureate Janice Flucker 371-3344 Epsilon-EpsilonBridge-Baker St. Women’s Club Nancy McComb 371-0196Canadian Federation of University Women, www.cfuwowensound.com Owen Sound & AreaCatholic Women’s League of St. Mary Vicki Lee 226-668-1063 of the AssumptionChristian Women’s Pat Edwards 376-0451 Prayer ConnectionKiwanis Club of Owen Sound www.kiwanisowensound.com 1-866-317-6204Knights of Columbus-Council 2092 James Hachey 376-0245Loyal Orange Association, Mrs. Alton Hart 376-9964 Ladies’ Orange Benevolent AssociationO.S.C.V.I. Alumni Association Styn Furness 376-9423Optimist Club, Sydenham & District Wes McLean 376-5929Owen Sound Comm-R-ettes Sheila Clark 371-0562Owen Sound Hebrew Community, www.bethezekiel.org 376-8774 Beth Ezekiel SynagogueOwen Sound Lions Club Sue Noble 371-3065Owen Sound Scenic City Lions Club Evelyn Barnes 371-5657Quota International of Grey-Bruce (Silver Q) www.quota.org 376-6200Quota International of Owen Sound www.quota.org 371-3921Ramoca Shrine Club Ron Todd 372-2229Rotary Club of Owen Sound www.owensoundrotary.ca 375-7033Royal Canadian Legion Branch #6 www.rcl-brsix.com 376-7784Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Mary Mahar 372-9847Scenic City Order of Good Cheer Bill Jackson 371-8597Silver Cs of Owen Sound Paul Thompson 376-0471Welcome Wagon Representative www.welcomewagon.ca 371-3094Zonta Club of Owen Sound & Area www.zontaowensound.ca 371-1143

SERVICE & SOCIAL CLUBS-MEN’S CLUBS Crescent Athletic Club 372-9000North Star Masonic Lodge #322 Larry Stuck 376-1516St. George’s Masonic Lodge-Bruce District Brad Crawford 371-9309

SERVICE & SOCIAL CLUBS-WOMEN’S INSTITUTES Grey North District & Branch Groups Myrna Casemore 376-1187Kemble Women’s Institute Freda Henry 371-1638Keward Women’s Institute Lois Johnson 794-2514Kilsyth North Derby Women’s Institute Marie Mundle 371-9153Massie Women’s Institute Marilyn Bergman 794-4109North Grey Women’s Institute Marion Koepke 376-9849

SPORTS GROUPS Owen Sound Sports Hall of Fame Ted Kean 371-1808Owen Sound Badminton Club Bill Van Trigt 376-6084

BALL Ladies Recreational Fastball League Shawna Barber 372-2547Ladies Slo Pitch Tracey Daciw 534-9606Owen Sound Men’s Slo Pitch League www.owensoundslopitch.com 371-5436Owen Sound Minor Baseball (hardball) www.osmba.ca 371-9206Owen Sound Recreation Minor Softball/Fastball Tom Waller 371-0734Owen Sound Men’s Fastball Association Paul White 376-7831

BASKETBALLOwen Sound Minor Basketball Dave Skelton 376-9554

BOATING Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca 416-463-7283 -Transport Canada Boating SafetyGeorgian Yacht Club www.georgianyachtclub.on.ca 371-0399International Shipmaster’s Association Seann O’Donoughue 371-2723 Georgian Bay Huronia Lodge 15Learn to Sail, Kayak www.jancaldwellaquatics.ca 376-0746Owen Sound Power & Sail Squadron www.cps-ecp.ca/owensound 371-2264Owen Sound Rowing Club www.osrowingclub.com [email protected]

BOWLINGWestside Bowling Leagues www.westsidebowl.com 376-6020

BROOMBALL Ladies Broomball – Desboro/Keady Cheryl Dyer 934-2161

CURLING Blue Water Curling Club www.bluewatercurlingclub.com 371-4778 or 376-9564 Blue Water Curling Club John Bittorf 371-1109 - Junior Program ages 7-18Grey Granite Curling Club www.greygranite.com 376-3407Grey Granite Seniors Morning Curling Paul Smith 534-0316

CYCLINGOwen Sound Cycling Club www.owensoundcycling.ca 379-6383

DARTSGeorgian Triangle Pub Dart League Pat Osborne 376-5116

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EQUESTRIAN Georgian Bay Hunter/Jumper Circuit Dru MacGregor 794-0880Georgian Riding Association for 372-2721 Challenged Equestrians (GRACE)Melody Acres Training Centre www.melodyacres.com 372-2527

FISHING Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular Fred Geberdt 376-2369 or Mike Prebost 376-7368Sydenham Sportsmen’s www.sydenhamsportsmen.com 376-7368 Association Inc. or clubhouse 376-7177

GYMNASTICSOwen Sound Satellites www.satellitesgymnastics.com 371-7233Gymnastics Club

HIKINGSydenham Bruce Trail Club www.sydenhambrucetrail.ca 823-8094

HOCKEY Owen Sound Girl’s Hockey www.owensoundgirlshockey.com 376-2236OwenSoundAttackJr.‘A’Hockey www.attackhockey.com 371-7452Owen Sound Men’s Rec Hockey www.owensoundhockey.ca 371-5436Owen Sound Minor Hockey Group www.owensoundminorhockey.com 371-2023Puffer’s Hockey League Mel O’Neill 379-0913

HUNTING Sydenham Sportsmen’s www.sydenhamsportsmen.com Association Inc. Clubhouse 376-7177

KENNEL CLUBSGrey Bruce Kennel & www.greybrucekennelclub.com 794-3303 Obedience Club

LACROSSE Minor Lacrosse www.osml.ca 477-9552OwenSoundJr.‘B’Lacrosse www.owensoundjrblacrosse.com 372-1681

LAWN BOWLING Roselawn Lawnbowling Club Marie Mills 376-8597

MARTIAL ARTS Blue Crane Martial Arts www.bluecranemartialarts.com 371-0991Grey-Bruce Ryusei Karate-D www.ryusei-karate.com 371-5187 or 364-0288

PIGEON RACING Owen Sound Racing Pigeon Club www.crpu.ca 389-6552

REVOLVER Revolver Club www.osrevolverclub.com 371-2276

RINGETTE Owen Sound Ringette Association www.owensoundringette.com 371-6554

ROWINGOwen Sound Rowing Club www.osrowingclub.com 376-1173

SKATING Owen Sound Figure Skating Club www.owensoundskating.com 372-2946

SKIING Owen SoundCross Country Ski Club www.owensound.org/ski 376-8046Jack Rabbit Cross Country SkiProgram Andrea Graham 376-5175

SNOWMOBILE Eastside Snowmobile Club www.owensoundsnowmobiling.com 371-2281Grey Bruce Snowmobile Trails Inc. www.gbst.on.ca 376-6424Stoney Keppel Snowmobile Club www.stoneykeppelriders.com 376-1729

SOCCER Owen Sound Minor Soccer www.owensoundminorsoccer.ca 372-1036 & IndoorOwen Sound United Men’s Team Jim McManaman 376-3881 Adult Recreational Soccer Jim McManaman 376-3881 (men & women teams)

SWIMMING City of Owen Sound 376-1440 (summer lessons & pool rentals) Jan Caldwell Aquatics www.jancaldwellaquatics.ca 376-0746Owen Sound & Area Family Y www.ymcaowensound.on.ca 376-0484Owen Sound Aquatic Club www.bmts.com/~osac/ 371-SWIM (7946)

VOLLEYBALLHillcrest Co-ed Volleyball-Thursdays Sharon & Gary Henderson 371-3874Thursday Ladies Recreational OSCVI Lynn Vanwyck 371-0030Monday Co-Ed Competitive Volleyball Lyndsay Brooks 226-665-0062 OSCVIWomens Competitive Tuesday Volleyball Anita Horning 934-3047 OSCVICouples Volleyball - Mondays WHSS School Board 363-2014 Ext 2007Ladies Volleyball - Tuesdays WHSS Alissa Angel 378-4755Co-ed Volleyball - Mondays WHSS Marlene Bell 376-5274

SENIORS Bayshore Senior Friendship Club Alfred Warias 372-0422Bluewater Association for Lifelong www.bluewaterlearns.com 376-5146 Learning (BALL) Derby Pioneer Club Mike Fortney 371-8060Grey Granite Club www.greygranite.com 376-3407Harrison Park Seniors’Drop-in Centre 371-0024McQuay Tannery Seniors’Centre [email protected] 376-8304 Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 6 www.rcl-brsix.com 376-7784Salvation Army Golden Agers www.salvationarmyowensound.com 376-5699 ext 105Springfest Games - City of Owen Sound www.owensound.ca 376-4440 ext 1254Silver C’s Paul Thompson 376-0471

SPECIAL OLYMPICS Owen Sound & District Special Olympics Terry Graham 376-6020

TAI CHI Taoist Tai Chi Society™ www.taoist.org/collingwood 371-5763

TWIRLERS/MAJORETTES Grey Bruce Twirlers & Majorette Corp Group Cindy Stevenson 371-5068Owen Sound Lions Twirlettes owensoundlionstwirlettes@facebook 371-3065

THEATRE Owen Sound Little Theatre 371-2833 or 1-888-446-7699Roxy Theatre www.roxytheatre.ca 371-2833 or 1-888-446-7699

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Sheatre Joan Chandler 534-3039

YOGA Yoga Lessons Doris Fraser 371-5834Trillium Arts Healing Centre www.trilliumhealingarts.ca 372-9212YMCA of OwenSound Grey Bruce www.ymcaowensound.on.ca 376-0484

YOUTH167 RC Air Cadets Squadron www.aircadetleague.on.ca 538-1371 (Air Marshal Bishop, VC) Ext. 6942 42 Royal Canadian Army Cadet League Capt. Jason Mervyn 538-1371

(Grey Simcoe Foresters) Ext. 6945

Awana-Ultimate Adventure for Kids Calvary Missionary Church 376-4179

C.G.I.T. www.standrewowensound.org 376-7886 Girl Guides of Canada Mary Hewitson 376-3495 (Brownies, Sparks, Guides, PathFinders, Rangers) Scouts Canada, Owen Sound Nora Bugeaud 377-0786 (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts) Youth Bowling Council Bryan MacMurray 376-6020

YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce www.ymcaowensound.on.ca 376-0484 Health Fitness & Recreation - 700 10th St. E. 376-0484 Community & Employment Services, Housing - 648 2nd Ave East 371-9230 Employment Resource Centre - 1450 1st Ave West 371-9222 Presquile Rotary Youth Camp YMCA 376-0484

The City of Owen Sound will soon be unveiling an interactive online Geographic Information System (GIS) web mapping application to the community, providing citizens with essential information available anywhere in the world with a computer and internet connection.

GIS is a computer based technology that captures, stores, analyzes and manages all types of geographic data. GIS uses precise location on the earth’s surface to relate data.

This innovative web-based application will feature a visual portal that allows citizens to easily access a range of data and property based information. It will explore and highlight the different aspects of the city revealing more details as you zoom in.

The street view tool will let you look beyond the map, pulling

up detailed property information and showing Google street level imagery respectively. The aerial photography layer will let you see a snapshot of the real world in the spring of 2010.

•Airphotos•BusRoutes(with links to Schedules)•CivicAddresses•Elevations•FireHydrantLocations

•Hydrology(Waterlines, Water bodies)•Parking(Metered and Lot Information)•Roads•Schools•Trails

•WasteManagement (Garbage Collections Schedule, Bag Purchasing Tag Locations)

•Zoning (with links to Zoning Bylaw)

Geographic Information Systems

THE FOLLOWING ARE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TYPE OF INFORMATION THAT THE CITY OF OWEN SOUND WILL BE OFFERING TO ITS CITIZENS WITHIN THE INTERACTIVE WEB MAPPING APPLICATION:

ANIMAL HEALTH Canadian Food Inspection www.inspection.gc.ca 376-9772

/Animal ProgramsGrey Bruce Animal Shelter www.gb-animalshelter.com 372-1911Owen Sound Animal Shelter www.bmts.com/~osas 372-1123

or emergency Pager 373-5721

BUSINESS Business Enterprise Centre www.owensound.ca 371-3232Downtown Improvement Area www.owensounddia.com 376-9225 Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport 881-1081

or 1-800-265-5520Owen Sound & District www.oschamber.com 376-6261

Chamber of Commerce

CHILD CARE & NURSERY Brooke Montesorri Toddler School www.brookemontessoriowensound.com 376-3447Grey County Child Care Listings www.grey.ca/health-social-services 376-7324Happy Hearts Day Care Centre www.rockcliffe.org 376-1284Inglenook Creche Childcare Centre Inc. 371-9471Le Jardin Des Decouvertes www.jardinedescouvertes.com 371-4411Family Y Day Care Services www.ymcaowensound.on.ca 372-2142

Riverforest Montessori School www.riverforestmontessori.com 371-2313Salvation Army Day Care Centre 371-5991Unity House Nursery School 371-0141Wooden Hill Child Care Centre (La Colline de Bois) www.woodenhill.ca 376-6952

CRIME PREVENTION Block Parents www.owensoundpolice.com 376-9812 Ext. 142Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc. www.crimestop-gb.org 1-800-222-8477 or 371-6078

DOCUMENTS Service Ontario Centre www.serviceontario.ca 1-800-267-8097

-Birth Certi�cates, Forms or 371-6226 Ontario Health Insurance www.gov.on.ca/health 1-888-376-5197

Plan - Health Card Ministry of Consumer Services www.serviceontario.ca 371-6226Passports available at local travel www.ppt.gc.ca 1-800-567-6868

agencies, Canada Post, Government Of�ces or Heritage Mall location Service Canada Centre (Heritage Mall) www.servicecanada.gc.ca 1-800-206-7218 -Social Insurance #s

EDUCATION Brooke Montessori Toddler School www.brookemontessoriowensound.com 376-3447Bluewater District School Board www.bwdsb.on.ca 363-2014Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board www.bgcdsb.org 364-5820Conseil Scolaire De District Des www.csdecso.on.ca/bienvenue 371-0627 Ecoles Catholiques Du Sud Ouest – Ecole Saint Dominque-Savio Georgian College www.georgianc.on.ca 376-0840Riverforest Montessori School www.riverforestmontessori.com 371-2313Timothy Christian School of Owen Sound www.tcsowensound.com 371-9151Victory Christian Academy www.crossroadsvictorychurch.org 371-2389

EMPLOYMENT Job Connect-Apprenticeship www.iwantajob.ca 1-705-722-1505 -Georgian College Employment Resource Centre 371-9222Apprenticeship Programs www.georgianc.on.ca 1-866-224-9232Grey Owen Sound Social & Family Services www.greycounty.ca 376-7324Ministry of Training, www.edu.gov.on.ca 376-5790

Colleges and Universities or 1-800-838-9468Ontario Disability Support www.mcss.gov.on.ca 376-1951 or 1-800-265-3790Ontario Works www.grey.ca 376-7324 or 1-800-265-3119YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce www.ymcaowensound.on.ca 371-9222

Community & Employment Services or 1-800-265-3711vpi-Complete Employment Solutions www.vpi-inc.com 881-4900Workplace Safety & Insurance Board www.wsib.on.ca 1-800-265-2570

ENVIRONMENT 24 hour Spill Reporting 1-800-268-6060Grey Sauble Conservation Authority www.greysauble.on.ca 376-3076Ministry of Environment Owen Sound Area www.ene.gov.on.ca 371-2901

or 1-800-265-3783Ministry of Natural Resources www.mnr.gov.on.ca 376-3860Niagara Escarpment Commission www.escarpment.org 559-3340Ontario Clean Water Agency www.ocwa.com 1-800-667-6292

FAMILY SERVICES Bruce Grey Child and Family Services www.bgcfs.ca 371-4453 Community Mediation Centre 371-0473Mental Health Crisis Line of Grey & Bruce 1-877-470-5200Grey County Children’s Services www.grey.ca 376-7324Keystone-Child, Youth & Family Services www.keystonebrucegrey.org 371-4773Kids Help Phone www.kidshelpphone.ca 1-800-668-6868Ontario Early Years Centre www.ontarioearlyyears.ca 376-8808Owen Sound & Area Family Y www.ymcaowensound.on.ca 376-0484 Participation Lodge www.participationlodge.com 794-3201

& Community Services Partners in Process Equine Learning Centre www.partnersinprocess.ca 372-2527Sexual Assault Centre of Grey Bruce - 24-hr Help 376-2121 Ext 2458The Women’s Centre www.thewomenscentre.org Crisis 371-1600

(Grey & Bruce) or 1-800-265-3722Women’s House Serving Bruce & Grey www.whsbg.on.ca 1-800-265-3026Victim Services of Bruce Grey & Owen Sound www.victim-services.com Crisis1-866-376-9852 Victim/Witness Assistance Program 376-8927 (Ministry of Attorney General) Victim Support Line 1-888-579-2888

FINANCIAL/INCOME Bruce County Social Services www.brucecounty.on.ca 881-0431Canada Customs & Revenue Agency www.cra-arc.gc.ca 1-800-959-8281Credit Counselling for Grey Bruce www.debtontario.com 519-273-1020

or 1-800-268-0903Grey County Social Services www.grey.ca 376-7324

or 1-800-265-3119Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS) www.�n.gov.on.ca 1-866-668-8297Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca 1-866-225-0709Municipal Property Assessment Corp. www.mpac.on.ca 371-1121 or 1-866-296-6722 (MPAC)

FIRE (NON-EMERGENCY)Inter Township Fire Department Administration 376-9933Owen Sound Fire Department Administration 376-2512

FOOD Owen Sound Food Share www.foodshare.net/train12.htm 376-9420

& The Good Food Box Ext. 407Foodlink Grey Bruce www.foodlinkgreybruce.com 376-3365Salvation Army Family www.salvationarmyowensound.com 371-0957 Services & Community Food Bank

Community Group Website Telephone Community Group Website Telephone

Community Services


COMMUNITY SERVICES

Community Group Website Telephone Community Group Website Telephone FUNDING Make-a-Wish Foundation, www.makeawishswo.org 519-471-4900

South Western Ontario Chapter Owen Sound & Area wwww.communityfoundadationgreybruce.com 371-7203 Community Foundation Ontario Trillium Foundation www.otf.ca 1-800-263-2887

GOVERNMENT City of Owen Sound www.owensound.ca 376-1440Township of Chatsworth www.chatsworth.ca 794-3232Township of Georgian Bluffs www.georgianbluffs.on.ca 376-2729Municipality of Meaford www.meaford.ca 538-1060County of Bruce www.brucecounty.on.ca 881-1291County of Grey www.grey.ca 376-2205Service Ontario www.serviceontario.ca 371-6226Service Canada www.servicecanada.gc.ca 376-4280Larry Miller, M.P., www.canada.gc.ca or www.larrymiller.ca 371-1059

Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound Bill Walker, M.P.P., www.billwalkermpp.ca or 371-2421 Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound www.gov.on.ca

HEALTH Assistive Devices Programs www.health.gov.on.ca 1-800-268-6021Brain Injury Association of Ontario www.obia.ca 1-800-263-5404AIDS Hotline & Information 1-800-668-2437Alzheimer’s Society of www.alzheimer.ca/greybruce 376-7230

-Grey Bruce or 1-800-265-9013Ambulance Grey County EMS www.greycounty.ca 376-7337 or 911 for EmergenciesArthritis: Arthritis Society www.arthritis.ca 371-7263Gentle Fit Warm Water Program www.jancaldwellaquatics.ca 376-0746Births: Midwives Grey Bruce www.midwivesgreybruce.com 371-2886 Owen Sound Crisis Pregnancy Centre 371-2004 Celiac:Canadian Celiac Association www.celiac.ca 1-800-363-7296Cancer: Canadian Cancer Society www.cancer.ca 371-6011 or 1-800-430-6228Cancer Info Service 1-888-939-3333Grey Bruce Breast Cancer Support Group www.cbcn.ca 376-6011 Oncology Clinic-Grey Bruce Health Services www.gbhs.on.ca 376-2121 Ext. 2218Owen Sound Prostate Cancer Support Group www.cpcn.org 371-8137Community Health: Canadian Red Cross www.redcross.ca 376-7579Grey Bruce Health Unit www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca 376-9420

or 1-800-263-3456Health Services-Southwest Ontario thehealthline.ca 374-8008 or 1-888-371-2112Hope Grey Bruce Mental Health www.hopegb.org 371-2390 or 1-800-235-2967 Diabetes: Diabetes Education Centre www.diabetes.ca 376-2121, ext 2737Canadian Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.ca London 519-673-1630

Owen Sound & District BranchDiabetes Support Group 376-2121 Ext 2737 Fibromyalgia Support Group 1-877-632-6682First Aid: Canadian Red Cross www.redcross.ca 376-7579St. John’s Ambulance www.sja.ca 376-4813

Hearing: Assistive Devices program www.health.gov.on.ca 1-800-268-6021Canadian Hard of Hearing Association www.chha.ca 1-800-263-8068Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada www.heartandstroke.ca 371-0083Hospice: Bruce Peninsula Hospice www.bphospice.ca 534-1260, ext 5612Grey Bruce Palliative Care Hospice Association 376-0419Residential Hospice of Grey-Bruce Inc. www.greybrucehospice.com 519-470-4100The Kidney Foundation www.kidney.on.ca 1-800-667-3597

– South Western Ontario Chapter

Lung: Assistive Devices & www.health.gov.on.ca 1-800-268-6021

Home Oxygen program Lung Association www.on.lung.ca 1-888-344-5864Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada www.mssociety.ca 1-800-268-7582Osteoporosis Canada www.osteoporosis.ca 1-800-696-2663 ext 404Canadian National Institute for the Blind www.cnib.ca 371-2721 or 1-800-265-4127

HOME SUPPORT Canadian Mental Health Association www.cmhagb.org 371-3642Day Away Program 371-3313Home & Community www.hcss-gb.ca 372-2091

Support Services of Grey Bruce or 1-800-267-3798Mackhall Mobility Products Inc. www.mackhall.ca 371-5999

or 1-800-610-4855Meals on Wheels www.hcss-gb.ca 372-2091Para-Med Home Health Care www.paramed.ca 371-5044

or 1-800-265-5768Parker Home Health Care www.parkerhomehealthcare.ca 376-8252

or 1-800-265-3746Red Cross Community Health Services www.redcross.ca 376-7579South West Community www.sw.ccac-ont.ca 371-2112

Care Access Centre or 1-888-371-2112Victorian Order of Nurses www.von.ca 376-5895VitalAire Health Care www.vitalaire.com 371-6611

HOUSING ASSISTANCE Community Connections Housing & Support www.mhagb.ca 371-2390

or 1-800-235-2967Grey County Housing Authority www.grey.ca 376-5744 & Long Term Care Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce www.habitatgreybruce.com 371-6776 Habitat Restore Outlet 371-6714Landlord and Tenant Board www.ltb.gov.on.ca 1-888-332-3234 Owen Sound Municipal Non-Pro�t 376-0573 Housing CorporationYMCA Housing Support Program www.ymcaowensound.on.ca 371-9230 The Women’s Centre www.thewomenscentre.org Crisis 371-1600 (Grey & Bruce) or1-800-265-3722 Women’s House Serving Grey Bruce www.whsbg.on.ca 1-800-265-3026

INFORMATION Service Owen Sound www. owensound.ca 376-1440Owen Sound Tourism www. owensound.ca 371-9833 or 1-888-675-5555Grey Roots Museum and Archives www.greyroots.com 376-3690

or 1-877-473-9766 Service Canada www.servicecanada.gc.ca 376-4280Service Ontario Centre www.serviceontario.ca 371-6226


LEGAL SERVICES & SUPPORT Family Law Information Centre 370-2434Grey Bruce Community Legal Clinic www.gblegalclinic.com 370-2200

or 1-877-832-1435Land Registry Of�ce www.ontario.ca 376-1637Lawyer Referral Service www.lsuc.on.ca 1-800-668-7380Legal Aid Ontario www.legalaid.on.ca 1-800-668-8258 Ontario Human Rights Commission www.ohrc.on.ca 1-800-387-9080Victim Services of Bruce Grey www.victim-services.com 1-866-376-9852

& Owen Sound Inc. Victim/Witness Assistance Program www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/ 1-866-259-4823

LIBRARIES Health Sciences Library, www.gbhs.on.ca/resources.php 376-2121 Ext 2043

Grey Bruce Health ServicesOwen Sound & North www. owensound.library.on.ca 376-6623 Grey Union Public Library

LICENSING Owen Sound City Clerk www.owensound.ca 376-4440

- Business; Lottery, Marriage Ext 1247Driver & Vehicle Licensing www.mto.gov.on.ca 371-6226 or 1-800-387-3445Driver Examination www.drivetest.ca 1-888-570-6110Canadian Firearms Centre www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca 1-800-731-4000Trades Licenses - Ministry of Training, www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/apprentices 376-5790 Colleges and Universities

LITERACY Adult Learning Centre, Owen Sound www.owensound.library.on.ca 376-6623 Ext 3 & North Grey Union Public LibraryLearning Disabilities Association of Ontario www.ldao.ca 1-877-238-5322

MEDIA CFOS/CFPS AM 560 www.radioowensound.com 376-2030

Bayshore Broadcasting CorporationCIXK FM 106.5 www.radioowensound.com 376-2030Country FM 93 www.radioowensound.com 372-9393Rogers Cable Systems (general inquiries) www.rogerstv.com 376-2832 The Dock 92.3 www.923thedock.com 470-7626The Sun Times www.owensoundsuntimes.com 376-2250

MEN SUPPORT/COUNSELLING Men’s Program Grey-Bruce 372-2720Sexual Assault Centre of Grey Bruce - 24-hr Help 376-2121 Ext 2458

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT Aftercare Services www.gbhs.on.ca 376-2121 Ext 2470Autism Ontario, www.autismontario.com 371-7180

Grey-Bruce Canadian Mental Health Association www.cmhagb.org 371-3642Choices: Drug & Alcohol Counselling for Youth www.mhagb.ca 371-5487

or 1-800-265-3133Community Connections Housing & Support www.mhagb.ca 371-2390

or 1-800-235-2967Community Network Support Team www.mhagb.ca 371-4551Consumer/Survivor Development Project www.mhagb.ca 371-4582Crisis Intervention Team www.mhagb.ca 376-2121 ext 2450

or 1-888-525-0552Family Support Initiative 371-4802Crisis Line of Grey Bruce 1-877-470-5200Hope Grey Bruce Mental Health www.mhagb.ca/gbchc 371-4120

- Addiction Services

Grey Bruce Health Services www.gbhs.on.ca 376-2121 Keystone www.keystonebrucegrey.org 371-4773

– Child, Youth & Family Services Partners in Process Equine www.partnersinprocess.ca 372-2527

Learning CentreThe Women’s Centre www.thewomenscentre.org Crisis 371-1600 (Grey & Bruce) or 1-800-265-3722 The Women’s House Serving Grey Bruce www.whsbg.on.ca 1-800-265-3026

MUSEUMS & ART GALLERY Billy Bishop Home and Museum www.billybishop.org 371-0031Grey Roots Museum and Archives www.greyroots.com 376-5140 Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum www.marinerail.com 371-3333Tom Thomson Art Gallery www.tomthomson.org 376-1932

POLICE DEPARTMENTS Ontario Provincial Police www.opp.ca 1-888-310-1122Owen Sound Police Services www.owensoundpolice.com 376-1234 Ext 142

POST OFFICES Canada Post Corporation www.canadapost.ca 371-5028

PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES City of Owen Sound www.owensound.ca 376-1440Engineering Services 376-4530Household Hazardous Waste 376-4274Owen Sound Public Works 376-4274Recycling 376-4274 Ext 1223Water Treatment & Distribution 372-2170Water/Sewage Inquiries & Billing 376-1440

Union Gas 24 Hour Emergency Service 1-877-969-0999

Ontario One Call (Call before you dig) www.On1Call.com 1-800-400-2255Hydro One

Billing or service inquiries www.hydroone.com 1-888-664-937624-hour Emergency www.hydroone.com 1-800-434-1235

Recycling Miller Waste Transfer Site 372-1855 Ontario Clean Water Agency www.ocwa.com 1-800-667-6292

RECREATIONAL AND HALL FACILITIES Service Owen SoundFacility Bookings www.owensound.ca 376-1440 Harrison Park Community Centre 376-1440Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre www.thebayshore.ca 376-3594Harmony Centre Owen Sound 376-8880Ball Diamonds Owen Sound Ball Diamonds, booking starts April 1st 376-4440 Ext 1254Conservation Areas Grey Sauble Conservation Authority www.greysauble.on.ca 376-3076

Hibou Conservation Area Indian Falls Conservation Area Inglis Falls Conservation Area Pottawatomi Conservation Area West Rocks Management Area

General Fitness OT Sports Conditioning otconditioning.com 270-4956 YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce www.ymcaowensound.on.ca 376-0484

– Health Fitness & Recreation Sportmakers Fitness & Training Centre www.sportmakers.ca 376-4991Stone Tree Golf & Fitness Club www.stonetree.on.ca 376-7899

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Golf CobbleBeachGolfLinks www.cobblebeachgolflinks.com 370-2173Legacy Ridge Golf Club www.legacyridge.ca 376-1961Scenic City Golf Course 376-4649Stone Tree Golf & Fitness Club www.stonetree.on.ca 376-7899

(driving range) or 376-0220Marine Facilities & Services East Side Boat Launch 371-1988Georgian Shores Marina www.georgianshoresmarina.com 371-3999Rescue Co-ordination Centre, Air, www.forces.gc.ca 1-800-267-7270 Marine & Search (Trenton)Safe Boating -Transport Canada www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety 1-877-281-8824West Side Boat Launch 371-1988Skating Rinks Harrison Park (outdoor - seasonal) www.owensound.ca 376-1440Harry Lumley-Bayshore Community Centre www.thebayshore.ca 376-3594Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre www.owensound.ca 376-1440Swimming Pools/Beaches Harrison Park Pools (outdoor - seasonal) www.owensound.ca 376-1440Hibou Conservation Area www.greysauble.on.ca 376-9102Jan Caldwell Aquatics www.jancaldwellaquatics.ca 376-0746YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce www.ymcaowensound.on.ca 376-0484

– Health Fitness & Recreation Stone Tree Golf & Fitness Club www.stonetree.on.ca 376-7899

SOCIAL ASSISTANCE Grey NCB Subsidy Program 371-8627Ontario Disability Support Program 376-1951Ontario Works www.mcss.gov.on.ca 376-7324Salvation Army www.salvationarmyowensound.com 371-0957

Family & Community Services (includes food bank) Social Services Grey County/Owen Sound www.grey.ca 376-7324 Veterans Affairs Canada www.vac-acc.gc.ca 1-866-522-2122

SPECIAL NEEDS Adult Protective Service Workers 1-877-480-2726Community Living, www.communitylivingowensound.ca 371-9251

Owen Sound & DistrictEaster Seal Society www.easterseals.ca 1-877-376-6362Georgian Riding Association for 372-2721 Challenged Equestrians (GRACE)Learning Disabilities Association www.ldao.ca 519-438-6213 Ext 24 of Ontario-LondonMarch of Dimes - Ontario www.marchofdimes.ca 1-866-496-8603Ministry of Community & Social Services www.mcss.gov.on.ca 1-866-340-8881Owen Sound & District Special Olympics 372-0022Participation Lodge www.participationlodge.com 794-3201 & Community Services

SUBSTANCE ABUSE & ADDICTION SUPPORT Community Addiction Treatment Services www.mhagb.ca 376-3999 (CATS) Addiction Day Treatment Program 376-2121 Ext 2036Al-Anon Family Groups www.al-anon.alateen.on.ca 376-4193Alcoholics Anonymous www.district9.ca 376-4193Centre for Addiction & Mental Health www.camh.net 371-6317Choices: Drug & Alcohol www.mhagb.ca 371-5487

Counselling for Youth or 1-800-265-3133ConnexOntario-Health Services info www.connexontario.caDrug & Alcohol Helpline www.drugandhelpline.ca 1-800-565-8603G & B House, Recovery Home for Substance Abuse 376-9495Grey Bruce With drawal Management Services www.mhagb.ca 376-5666

Men’s Program of Grey and Bruce 372-2720New Directions (Alcohol, Drug, Gambling Problems) 371-1232

or 1-800-265-3133Partners in Process Equine Learning Centre www.partnersinprocess.ca 372-2527Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline www.addictionsontario.ca 1-888-230-3505Mental Health Helpline 1-866-531-2600

TOURISM Owen Sound Tourism www.owensound.ca 371-9833

or 1-888-675-5555Owen Sound Special Events www.owensound.ca 376-4440 Ext 1251Festival of Northern Lights www.FestivalLights.ca 376-4440 Ext 1225Bruce County Tourism www.explorethebruce.com 1-800-268-3838Grey County Tourism www.visitgrey.ca 1-877-SEE-GREYGrey Roots Museum and Archives www.greyroots.com 376-5140

TRANSPORTATION Grey Bruce Air Bus www.greybruceairbus.com 1-800-361-0393Grey County Roads www.greycounty.ca/plow 1-866-266-PLOW

or 1-866-266-7569OwenSoundBillyBishop www.flyowensound.com 371-6936

Regional Airport Ministry of Transportation www.mto.gov.on.ca 376-7350

or 1-800-268-4686Owen Sound Mobility Transit www.owensound.ca 376-7500Owen Sound Transit Bus Lines www.owensound.ca 376-3299Owen Sound Transportation Company www.chicheemaun.com 1-800-265-3163

WOMEN SUPPORT Midwives Grey Bruce www.midwivesgreybruce.com 371-2886 Owen Sound Crisis Pregnancy Centre 371-2004

or 1-888-371-2004Partners in Process Equine Learning Centre www.partnersinprocess.ca 372-2527Sexual Assault Centre of Grey Bruce 376-2121 Ext 2458 - 24-hr Help Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1-806-578-5566The Women’s Centre www.thewomenscentre.org Crisis 371-1600

(Grey & Bruce) or 1-800-265-3722Victim Services of Bruce Grey www.victim-services.com 1-866-376-9852 & Owen Sound Inc. Women’s House (Grey Bruce) www.whsbg.on.ca 1-800-265-3026

YOUTH Big Brothers of Owen Sound www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca 376-4449Big Brothers/Sisters of Hanover www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca 364-1444Bruce Grey Child & Family Services www.bgcfs.ca 371-4453 Choices: www.mhagb.ca 371-5487

Drug & Alcohol Counselling for Youth or 1-800-265-3133Easter Seal Society www.easterseals.ca 1-888-278-7797Keystone – Child, Youth & Family Services www.keystonebrucegrey.org 371-4773Kids Help Phone www.kidshelpphone.ca 1-800-668-6868March of Dimes - Ontario www.marchofdimes.ca 1-800-263-3463YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce www.ymcaowensound.on.ca

Health, Fitness, Rec’n 376-0484 Community & Housing 371-9230 Employ’t Resource 361-3060 Partners in Process www.partnersinprocess.ca 372-2527

Equine Learning Centre Sexual Assault Centre of Grey Bruce - 24-hr Help 376-2121 ext 2458Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1-866-578-5566


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May 2 Chi-Cheemaun Spring CruiseMay 4 Circus TerrificoMay 12 You Give Me FeverMay 24 One World Festival

June 1-2 Doors Open Owen SoundJune 2 Veteran’s Appreciation DayJune 8 Big Boys Tools & Toys ShowJune 6-15 The Impor tance of Being ErnestJune 14-16 Grey Bruce PrideJune 22 Ignite! Youth Arts FestivalJune 23 Georgian Bay Garden Club TourJune 23 Fung Chiu Duo, Roxy TheatreJune 23 – Aug. 11 Harbour Nights Concert Series (Sundays)

July 1 Canada Day Celebrations at Kelso BeachJuly 5-26 Outdoor Music & Movies Series (Fridays)July 6 Hottest Yard Sale Under the SunJuly 13 Harrison Park FlotillaJuly 13 Good Cheer Party by the Bay

August 2-3 151st Emancipation Festival & PicnicAugust 6-8 Dog Show & Obedience TrialsAugust 9-10 Streets Alive BuskerfestAugust 9 Mudtown Music & Arts FestivalAugust 10 Spoke & Bustle Steam ShowAugust 16-17 Tall Ships Owen SoundAugust 16-18 Summerfolk Music & Crafts FestivalAug. 23 – Sept. 1 Salmon Spectacular Fishing DerbyAug. 25 Bayshore Race

Sept. 5-7 Owen Sound Fall FairSept. 13-15 Cobble Beach Concours d’EleganceSept 13-15 Owen Sound RibfestSept 21-22 Canadian Spirit – The Tom Thomson Arts FestivalSept. 29 Pratie Oaten Irish FestivalOct. 19 Roxy Theatre’s 100th Anniversary

Nov. 15 – Jan. 4 Festival of Northern Lights

Dec. 7 Festival in the ParkDec. 14 Moreston by Candlelight

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