Recreation Guide Summer 2011 In This Issue Facility Hours Important Dates and Numbers Membership Cards Guest Policy Program Registration Refund Policy Sports Programs Fitness Programs Schedule Party Room Booking Outdoor Pool Schedule Pool Rules and Regulations Aquatic Programs Indoor Pool Schedule Programs Boys and Girls Schedule Residents Appreciation Barbecue 2 2 4 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12
Enjoy a sizzling summer in Accora Village with our fantastic line-up of recreation programs! s can get moving with a variety of activities including badminton, basketball and personal weight training. For the kids we have a range of fun activities from floor hockey and basketball to cooking club and movie nights. To beat the heat, nothing tops a dip in either the indoor or the outdoor pool. Visit the Accora Centre for more information on how to love the summertime in your community! Membership Cards Complimentary memberships are available to individuals, and their immediate family members, who are listed under a tenancy agreement with Minto and reside in the Accora Village community. To become a member of the Accora Centre, Accora Village residents 8 years of age or older must obtain a membership card. Applications may be completed at the Registration Desk during regular facility hours with proof of residency (picture identification and your lease). A staff member will take your picture for the card once your application has been completed. Residents 7 years of age or younger must be accompanied to the facility by a parent, caregiver, or responsible youth who is 16 years of age or older, and who must remain at the facility for the duration of each visit. Please note that Accora Centre Access Cards are NOT TRANSFERABLE. Any misuse of Access Cards can result in suspension of use of the Accora Centre. Members acknowledge that photographs during community events may be used in future promotions. Refund Policy A full refund will be granted if a program is cancelled. In the event that a program is interrupted, it will be resumed at a later date. In the event of illness, a refund will be granted upon presentation of a medical certificate. A request for a refund must be received no less than seven (7) days before the program start date. An official receipt must be produced in order to obtain a refund. Refunds will not be granted for Exercise Room memberships. A $5 processing and administration fee will be charged for all refunds. Please remember... to bring your Accora Centre Access Card to every visit or access WILL be denied. to bring your own lock for the lockers and your own towel and swimwear for pool activities. no personal items are permitted to be left on the pool deck or in the Exercise Room during use. Guest Policy Summer Pool Parties Facility Hours July 2 to September 4, 2011 Accora Centre Monday 9:00am 8:45pm Tuesday 9:00am 8:45pm Wednesday 9:00am 8:45pm Thursday 9:00am 8:45pm Friday 9:00am 8:45pm Saturday 9:00am 8:45pm Sunday 1:00pm 8:45pm Outdoor Pool Hours July 2 to July 1 Monday to Sunday: 1:00pm 8:45pm Important Dates Thursday, July 1, Canada Day Outdoor Pool: Open 1:00pm 5:45pm Accora Centre: Closed Monday, August 1, Civic Holiday Outdoor Pool: Open 1:00pm 5:45pm Accora Centre: Closed Monday, September 5 Outdoor Pool: Closed for the summer September 5 to September 11 Accora Centre: Closed for maintenance Important Phone Numbers Police (non-emergency) 61-26-1222 Fire Department (non-emergency) 61-22-1551 Service Requests 61-66-ALEX (259) Lease Renewals or Transfers 61-828-2751 or 61-782-2227 Minto s Emergency Number After hours: 61-782-2201 Guests are welcome to our pool facility while in the company of their friends from the Accora Village community. Accora Village residents are liable for their visitors. Each card holder is entitled to ten guests per year, with a maximum of two guests per visit. Guests are not permitted in the Exercise Room. Program Registration All program registration fees must be paid in full and in person, in the form of a certified cheque or money order only. Post-dated and personal cheques will NOT be accepted. Party room bookings and Exercise Room memberships are only available to residents living in Accora Village. Outdoor Pool Party! Friday, July 29, 2011 1:00pm 4:00pm Games, prizes, freezies and much more! Indoor Pool Party! Friday, August 26, 2011 1:00pm 4:00pm Games, prizes, freezies and much more! August 1 to September 4 Monday to Sunday: 1:00pm 8:00pm 2 Rent Receipts (for income tax purposes) 61-828-9784 (please ask for your property administrator) Please note that a program may be cancelled if the minimum registration is not met.
Sports Programs Basketball CAMP Day and Time: Monday & Thursday pm Session: July 4 to August 29 8-14 years old ~ must be registered. Hoops for Youth Day and Time: Monday, pm Session: July 4 to August 29 14-18 years old Outdoor Games Day and Time: Tuesday, pm Session: July 5 to August 0 All Ages Open Day and Time: Tuesday, :00-4:00pm Session: July 5 to August 0 8+ years old Floor Hockey Day and Time: Wednesday, pm Session: July 6 to August 1 Indoor Activites (Member s Choice) Day and Time: Wednesday, :00-4:00pm Session: July 6 to August 1 Fitness Programs The Exercise Room features a wide variety of free weights, universal and cardio equipment to allow for total strength and fitness conditioning. The use of the room is restricted to Accora Village residents who are 16 years of age or older. All members are required to complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (ParQ) before a membership may be purchased. Members are not allowed to bring guests into the Exercise Room. Day & Time: During regular facility hours $120 for one (1) year (including orientation) $70 for six (6) months (including orientation) Basketball Day and Time: Wednesday, pm Session: July 6 to August 1 Kids Badminton Day and Time: Thursday, :00-4:00pm Session: July 7 to September 1 8+ years old Badminton * Day and Time: Thursday, pm Session: July 7 to September 1 $20 Soccer Day and Time: Friday, pm Session: July 8 to September 2 Weekly Variety Sports Day and Time: Friday, :00-4:00pm Session: July 8 to September 2 8 14 yrs old Senior Open Day and Time: Friday, pm Session: July 8 to September 2 14+ years old Cricket* Day and Time: Saturday, 9:00-11:00am 14+ years old Floor Hockey* Day and Time: Saturday, 11:00am-1:00pm $10 for the session Girls Sports Day and Time: Saturday, pm All ages ~ must be registered. Open Day and Time: Saturday, :00-6:00pm 8-14 years old Senior Open Day and Time: Saturday, 6:00-8:45pm 14+ years old Open Badminton* Day and Time: Sunday, 11:0am-:00pm All ages $1 per person per ½ hr. Basketball* Day and Time: Sunday, :00-6:00 pm Soccer* Day and Time: Saturday, 6:00-8:45pm Please note: Exercise Room membership must be paid in full before an orientation session can be booked. Exercise Room memberships are NOT transferable. Pro-rated refunds will only be granted upon presentation of a medical certificate. Women s Only Sessions Women s Only Fitness Day and Time: Sunday, 10:0am 12:0pm Registered members only 9:00~9:0 9:0~10:00 10:00~10:0 10:0~11:00 11:00~11:0 11:0~12:00 12:00~12:0 12:0~1:00 1:00~1:0 1:0~2:00 2:00~2:0 2:0~:00 :00~:0 :0~4:00 4:00~4:0 4:0~5:00 5:00~5:0 5:0~6:00 6:00~6:0 6:0~7:00 7:00~7:0 7:0~8:00 8:00~8:0 8:0~8:45 Accora Village Schedule Summer 2011 Basketball Camp P.A.L. Jr. Basketball Practice :00-4:00 Hoops for youth Outdoor Games All Ages Open :00-4:00 P.A.L. Basketball Practice Floor Hockey Indoor Activities (Members Choice) :00-4:00 Basketball* Basketball Camp Kids Badminton :00-4:00 Badminton * Soccer Weekly Variety Sports :00-4:00 Senior Open Cricket* 9:00-11:00 Floor Hockey* 11:00-1:00 Girls Sports Open :00-6:00 Senior Open 6:00-8:45 Open Badminton* 11:0-:00 Basketball* :00-6:00 Soccer* 6:00-8:45 Orientation: All new members are required to sign up at the front-desk reception for an orientation session before using the exercise room. Use of the Exercise Room is not permitted without a formal orientation. 4 Women s Only ming Day and Time: Sunday, 10:0am 12:0pm Friendly Competition! 5 5
Party Room Booking Accora Village Residents Only Daytime Rentals Day: Saturday or Sunday Time: 1:00pm 5:00pm Room Capacity: 0 people $80 for 4 hours Damage Deposit: $150 Includes one hour of pool time during our regular facility hours. NO ALCOHOL MAY BE SERVED, SOLD, OR CONSUMED DURING DAYTIME RENTALS. Evening Rentals Day and Time: Room Capacity: $150 Damage Deposit: $250 Friday, Saturday / 6:00pm 11:00pm Sunday / 6:00pm 11:00pm 70 people Fun & Games! Alcohol may be served on Saturday or Sunday. A valid Liquor License must be provided to the Accora Centre Manager at least 48 hours prior to the party. All party rooms must be booked by appointment. Please call 61-828-6642. Please be advised that we cannot facilitate large parties such as weddings. The Party Room must be booked at a minimum of 10 days prior to the booking date. All room bookings must be paid for by money order only. On-duty staff may enter the room for inspection at any time. In order to book a party room you must present a copy of your most recent Lease Agreement and payment must be made at the time of booking by a money order. We accept personal cheques for damages. Please note: We cannot put any party rooms on hold or book them on a walk-in basis. 9:00~9:0 9:0~10:00 10:00~10:0 10:0~11:00 11:00~11:0 11:0~12:00 12:00~12:0 12:0~1:00 1:00~1:0 1:0~2:00 2:00~2:0 2:0~:00 :00~:0 :0~4:00 4:00~4:0 4:0~5:00 5:00~5:0 5:0~6:00 6:00~6:0 6:0~7:00 7:00~7:0 7:0~8:00 *8:00~8:45 Outdoor Pool Schedule Summer 2011 July 2~September 4 ming Lap Lap ming Lap Lap ming Lap Lap ming Lap Lap ming Lap Lap *Please note: As of August 1 the outdoor pool will close at 8:00pm. The Lap will no longer be offered at that time. Lap Lap Lap Lap Accora Village Pool Rules and Regulations 1 Children under the age of 8 years old MUST be accompanied to the pool and into the water by an adult over the age of 16 years old. Maximum two children to one adult. 2 Patrons must be able to swim two widths of the pool without stopping (the swim test) before being allowed into the deep end of the pool. Any person not able to complete the swim test must remain in the shallow end and beach area at all times. Proper swimwear must be worn; NO cut-offs, long constricting clothing, basketball shorts, or boxer shorts may be worn. A bathing suit MUST be worn under clothing and NOT underwear or bras. 4 Please bring your own bathing suit, towel and lock. 5 Always listen to the lifeguards. Staff members have the right to enforce rules and punish offenders. If you have any questions about these rules, please feel free to speak to the lifeguards, Aquatic Supervisor or Recreation Manager. 6 In the event of maintenance or technical issues the pool may be closed without advance notice. 7
Aquatic Programs For more information call 61-828-6642. Day and Time: Monday to Friday 9:00am 12:00pm Session 1: July 4 to July 14 Registration deadline: June 0 Session 2: July 18 to July 28 Registration deadline: July 14 Session : August 2 to August 12 Registration deadline: July 28 Session 4: August 15 to August 25 Registration deadline: August 11 Cost: $45 for nine 0-minute group lessons $ 9 per private lesson Non-residents may join this program for a $5 fee per registrant, per session. Each lesson is 0 minutes in length and is taught by a certified Lifesaving Instructor. Group lessons provide a social yet highly directed environment that allows you to learn the skills you need to succeed in the water. Low student to instructor ratios ensure that you still receive the individual attention you may require. Private lessons provide one-on-one instruction to help you improve your swimming skills, and they re based entirely on your individual needs. Limited space is available, and all classes are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. The schedule of each session is based on registration and will be set in the week before the first class. There are no refunds or credits for cancelled lessons unless a medical certificate is provided. Also, there are no make-up lessons for any classes that may be missed (both group and private). Lifesaving Society Program Parent & Tot Program Overview Spend quality time with your child while you both have fun, learn and socialize. Through structured in-water interaction between parent and child, we stress the importance of play in developing water-positive attitudes and skills. We provide Lifesaving Society Water Smart tips to keep your child safe in any aquatic setting. Certified instructors provide guidance and answers to your questions. Because activities and progressions are based on child development, you must register in the level appropriate for your child s age: 12 months, 12 24 months, or 2 years. Preschool Program Overview Give your child a head start at learning to swim. The Lifesaving Society Preschool Program develops an appreciation and healthy respect for the water before kids get in too deep. In our basic aquatic progressions we work to ensure that to 5-year olds become comfortable in the water and have fun acquiring and developing a foundation of water skills. We incorporate Lifesaving Society Water Smart education in all Preschool levels. mer Program Overview The Lifesaving Society s 6-level mer Program is designed to make sure that your children learn how to swim before they get in too deep. mer progressions accommodate children 5 years and older including absolute beginners as well as swimmers who want to build on the basics. We stress lots of in-water practice to develop solid swimming strokes and skills. We incorporate Lifesaving Society Water Smart education in all mer levels. 9:00~9:0 9:0~10:00 10:00~10:0 10:0~11:00 11:00~11:0 11:0~12:00 12:00~12:0 12:0~1:00 1:00~1:0 1:0~2:00 2:00~2:0 2:0~:00 :00~:0 :0~4:00 4:00~4:0 4:0~5:00 5:00~5:0 5:0~6:00 6:00~6:0 6:0~7:00 7:00~7:0 7:0~8:00 8:00~8:0 8:0~8:45 Indoor Pool Schedule Summer 2011 July 2~September 4 ming Lap Lap ming Lap Lap ming Lap Lap ming Lap Lap ming Lap Lap In the event of maintenance or technical issues the pool may be closed without advance notice. Lap Lap Women s Only 10:00-10:0 10:0-12:0 Lap Lap Aquatic Programs Program Overview Whether you re starting from scratch or just want to brush up on the strokes you already know, our Program has the perfect option for the water lover in you. Set your own goals as you work with certified instructors to learn to swim, or improve your current swimming ability and water fitness. You ll develop water confidence as well as smooth, recognizable strokes that are good enough for lane swimming and perfect for the beach. We incorporate Lifesaving Society Water Smart education in all levels. 101: You ll work towards a 10 15m swim on your front and back. You ll be able to do jump entries from the side and support yourself at the surface for 10 20 seconds. You ll also be able to recover an object from the bottom of chest-deep water. 201: Kick it up a notch by working towards a 50 100m swim. You ll be able to perform dive entries and demonstrate breaststroke arms and breathing over 25m. You ll also develop sculling skills and strengths over 10m, and show off your handstands in shallow water. 01: No sweat (or at least none anyone can see)! You ll be doing 200 00m continuous swims and sprinting 25m. You ll be front crawling, back crawling and breaststroking over 100m. And, you ll be sculling feet first and swimming 25m head-up. Whew! ming Learning to swim or just hoping to perfect your strokes? Either way this is the program for you. Instructed by our highly trained Lifesaving Society Instructors, this class is only for those 16 years of age or older. Registration will be accepted at the Front Desk starting NOW! ming Day and Time: Wednesday, 7:00pm 7:0pm Session: July 6 to August 1 $45 for nine lessons Women s Only ming Day and Time: Sunday, 10:00am 10:0am Session: July to August 28 $45 for nine lessons 8 9
Programs Boys and Girls Accora Village Summer 2011 :00 4:00pm P.A.L. Practice Jr. P.A.L. Practice Sr. Fun in the Sun Fun in the Sun Hip Hop Hip Hop Run Run Catering to the 50+ residents in the community, our two senior centres offer a casual meeting place where you can make new friends and share special interests. Members enjoy access to the services of a Registered Nurse for weekly blood pressure checks, as well as exercise classes and friendly advice. Take part in special holiday celebrations, plan sightseeing excursions or just drop in for a coffee or a game of cards. New members and new ideas are always welcome. The best part?...membership is free! Visit one of these two senior centres: The Essex Lounge 25 Woodridge Crescent, Penthouse 61-596-4565 4:00 5:0pm 5:0 7:00pm Jr. and Int. Girls on the Move 5:00-6:00 Summer Crafts BasketBall NHL Street Cooking NHL Street Dodgeball Cooking Fit Party Room Dodgeball Soccer Gaming Night In/Outdoor Pool Soccer Open Movie Night Movie Night Open The Franklin Lounge 220 Woodridge Crescent, Lower Lounge 61-596-410 are welcome to enjoy these following activities: Social Attended by a Registered Nurse who takes blood pressure and discusses medications, health and related issues. Day & Time: Tuesday mornings, 10:00am 11:00am Location: The Essex Lounge 7:00 8:0pm Summer Crafts Cooking Fit Party Room Boys Night Movie Night Bingo A fun night with lots of laughs and maybe even a prize or two! Day & Time: Thursday evenings, 6:45pm 8:0pm Location: The Essex Lounge 25 per card or $1 for 5 cards Bridge Join your neighbours for a friendly game of bridge. Day & Time: Thursday afternoons, 1:00pm 4:00 pm Location: The Franklin Lounge 10 Good Times Together! 11 11
Fun in the Sun Resident Appreciation BBQ Please join us for food, friendship and fun in the sun at the Accora Centre! Wednesday, July 27, 2011 :0pm to 6:00pm Love your community!