Programs
Cartooning and Comic Book Creation 8yrs+ Winter 2026 (indoors)14 spots available
During this course, students will learn the basics of how to tell a story through the medium of comics and use their creative imagination in a comfortable and encouraging atmosphere with Tad Martindale! Topics covered will include character design, storytelling, building comic pages, pencil and inking skills, and much more! Sketchbook and pen included! For ages 8+ years old. All levels welcome - all you'll need is your creativity!
Equipment needed: water bottle
Fit & Fierce Reset. Refocus. Rise For Girls Who Play Hard (9-13 Years) Saturday Feb 28, 2026 | Winter 202624 spots available
A powerful mindset and the right fuel can change your game. Learn how to handle pressure, bounce back from setbacks, and use confident body language that supports you and your teammates. We’ll also break down how nutrient timing and recovery fuel endurance, focus, and strength—so you can play fierce from start to finish.
Harmonized Strength HIIT Fall 2025 Wednesdays (Indoors)19 spots available
This is a strength building program that will also include some HIIT and Pilates. It covers all aspects of physical wellbeing by working on building and toning muscle, improving cardiovascular endurance, while also working on core, mind-muscle connection and unilateral movements to target muscles and balance the body. It is the best of all worlds! This program is welcome to all fitness levels and will also provide options to turn it up and tone it down. My intention and hope is that you leave feeling recharged, peaceful and empowered!
Equipment needed: A mat, water bottle and shoes, bug spray, outdoor attire
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Harmonized Strength HIIT Winter 2026 Wednesdays (Indoors)20 spots available
This is a strength building program that will also include some HIIT and Pilates. It covers all aspects of physical wellbeing by working on building and toning muscle, improving cardiovascular endurance, while also working on core, mind-muscle connection and unilateral movements to target muscles and balance the body. It is the best of all worlds! This program is welcome to all fitness levels and will also provide options to turn it up and tone it down. My intention and hope is that you leave feeling recharged, peaceful and empowered!
Equipment needed: A mat, water bottle and shoes,
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High Fitness FREE TRIAL Jan 8 Winter 2026 Thursdays20 spots available
Aerobics is back! Bigger, Better, and HIGHer! Experience a modern twist on aerobics in a non-stop action-packed hour of cardio and toning tracks that will take your fitness to the next level. Adaptable to all levels of fitness, you can go high or you can go low but you will always leave feeling HIGH!
Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time
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High Fitness Winter 2026 Thursdays (Indoors)20 spots available
Aerobics is back! Bigger, Better, and HIGHer! Experience a modern twist on aerobics in a non-stop action-packed hour of cardio and toning tracks that will take your fitness to the next level. Adaptable to all levels of fitness, you can go high or you can go low but you will always leave feeling HIGH!
Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time
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Hockey Basics (Ages 7-12 ) Winter 2026 Mondays (Outdoors)5 spots available
**Participants should dress according to the weather. Snow pants, winter gloves and jackets are recommended. CSA-approved hockey helmets or a winter sport helmet is mandatory for all participants. The program will cancel at -25 degrees Celsius with the wind chill . Participants will be notified of makeup classes.
Parents are required to stay rinkside during the program .
Location: Lake Ice- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time and meet at the pleasure rink
Intro to Meditation with Chantal Menard, Wednesday Nov 5 Fall 202511 spots available
Practical Tools for a Calmer, Clearer Life
This beginner-friendly workshop is designed to demystify meditation and show you how simple, evidence-based practices can help you manage stress, boost focus, and improve your overall well-being—no experience required.
What to Expect:
- A clear, down-to-earth introduction to the science behind meditation
- Insight into how meditation supports the nervous system, reduces anxiety, and improves emotional regulation
- Easy techniques you can use anywhere—at work, at home, or on the go
- A short, guided meditation session to experience it for yourself
- Tips on how to build a practice that fits into real life (even if you’re busy)
You'll leave understanding why meditation works—and how to make it work for you
Intro to Meditation – Session Overview (1.5 hours)
Facilitator: Chantal Menard | Certified Breathwork & Meditation Facilitator
1. Connection + Intention (10 min)
Welcome, introductions, and creating a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere.
Invite participants to share what drew them to meditation and their intention.
2. Understanding Stress (15 min)
Explore the science of stress — how thoughts and environment affect the nervous system.
Introduce meditation as a simple, accessible practice for restoring balance and calm.
3. The Practice of Meditation (30 min)
Explain what meditation is (and isn’t).
Share benefits such as calm, clarity, and focus.
Guide participants through a breath-centered meditation and short mantra practice.
4. Integrating Meditation (20 min)
Lead participants through a longer guided meditation designed to deepen presence and awareness.
Create space for embodied reflection through breath, stillness, and silence.
5. Reflection + Closing (10 min)
Invite insights or questions from participants.
Close with a short grounding meditation or gratitude reflection.
Provide optional resources for continued practice.
Attendees to Bring:
- A yoga mat, cushion, or chair for sitting comfortably
- A journal (optional, for reflection)
- Water or tea
- Curiosity and an open mind
Whether you're managing stress, seeking more mental clarity, or simply craving a deeper sense of calm, this workshop is a powerful first step.
Chantal Menard
Breathwork & Meditation Facilitator | Certified Workplace Health & Performance
Ambassador
With over two decades of experience in Human Resources and leadership, Chantal
understands the pressure of high-performance environments—and what happens when we lose
alignment along the way. After years of helping others succeed, she found herself needing to
slow down, breathe, and reconnect. Through meditation and breathwork, Chantal rediscovered balance, clarity, and purpose. She is a Certified Breathwork and Meditation Facilitator through the Lifestyle Meditation & Breathwork Academy, founded by global mindfulness expert Mandy Trapp, and a Certified Workplace Health & Performance Ambassador through Wellness Works Canada.
Her sessions weave together principles of stress management, spiritual psychology, and neuroscience to help people restore calm, focus, and alignment—one breath at a time.
Because transformation always begins within.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Open to Residents and Non-Residents
7:30 pm -9:00 pm
Resident $30 | Non-Resident $35
Call 780-497-7558 to register
Kyokushin Karate (7+) Winter 2026 Thursdays (Indoors)20 spots available
When followed truthfully and from the heart, Karate can become a lifestyle, which positively affects everything around us. You'll see an increase in self-confidence, coordination, ability to focus, general awareness, moderation, respect for others, and more appreciation for world values. Beginners simply learn, while the advanced polish their skills. Students need to purchase their uniforms online or from the instructor for about $50, but a uniform is not required to start. Personal protective equipment (helmet, shin protectors, and gloves) costs about $120 and is required starting with the second term. Occasionally, there might be additional costs for other equipment, belt gradings, or participation in related events (T-shirts, tournaments, inviting an advanced instructor, camps, etc). As applicable, students/parents must check with their doctor or medical clinic if medical conditions would prevent moderate to intense physical activities prior to attending classes and if allowed to participate, the instructor needs to be informed about any such medical conditions. Everyone is invited to give it a try, come join us for a great experience
Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time
Kyokushin Karate (ADULT/Advanced Youth) Winter 2026 Wednesdays (Indoors)20 spots available
When followed truthfully and from the heart, Karate can become a lifestyle, which positively affects everything around us. You'll see an increase in self-confidence, coordination, ability to focus, general awareness, moderation, respect for others, and more appreciation for world values. Beginners simply learn, while the advanced polish their skills. Students need to purchase their uniforms online or from the instructor for about $50, but a uniform is not required to start. Personal protective equipment (helmet, shin protectors, and gloves) costs about $120 and is required starting with the second term. Occasionally, there might be additional costs for other equipment, belt gradings, or participation in related events (T-shirts, tournaments, inviting an advanced instructor, camps, etc). As applicable, students/parents must check with their doctor or medical clinic if medical conditions would prevent moderate to intense physical activities prior to attending classes and if allowed to participate, the instructor needs to be informed about any such medical conditions. Everyone is invited to give it a try, come join us for a great experience
Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time
Learn to Skate Class A (Ages 5-10 ) Winter 2026 Mondays (Outdoors)3 spots available
This is a fun introductory class for children with limited to no skating experience. It is designed to help little ones become comfortable on the ice. Participants will learn basic skating skills through fun and age appropriate drills, games and activities.
**Participants should dress according to weather. Snow pants, winter gloves and jackets are recommended. CSA approved hockey helmets or a winter sport helmet is mandatory for all participants. The program will cancel at -25 degrees Celsius with the wind chill . Participants will be notified of make up classes .
Parents are required to stay rink side during the program .
Location: Pleasure Rink (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time and meet at the pleasure rink )
Learn to Skate Class B (Ages 5-10 ) Winter 2026 Mondays (Outdoors)6 spots available
This is a fun introductory class for children with limited to no skating experience. It is designed to help little ones become comfortable on the ice. Participants will learn basic skating skills through fun and age appropriate drills, games and activities.
**Participants should dress according to weather. Snow pants, winter gloves and jackets are recommended. CSA approved hockey helmets or a winter sport helmet is mandatory for all participants. The program will cancel at -25 degrees Celsius with the wind chill . Participants will be notified of make up classes .
Parents are required to stay rink side during the program .
Location: Pleasure Rink (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time and meet at the pleasure rink )
Learn to Skate Class C (Ages 5-10 ) Winter 2026 Mondays (Outdoors)6 spots available
This is a fun introductory class for children with limited to no skating experience. It is designed to help little ones become comfortable on the ice. Participants will learn basic skating skills through fun and age appropriate drills, games and activities.
**Participants should dress according to weather. Snow pants, winter gloves and jackets are recommended. CSA approved hockey helmets or a winter sport helmet is mandatory for all participants. The program will cancel at -25 degrees Celsius with the wind chill . Participants will be notified of make up classes .
Parents are required to stay rink side during the program .
Location: Pleasure Rink (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time and meet at the pleasure rink )
Learn to Skate Class D (Ages 5-10 ) Winter 2026 Mondays (Outdoors)6 spots available
This is a fun introductory class for children with limited to no skating experience. It is designed to help little ones become comfortable on the ice. Participants will learn basic skating skills through fun and age appropriate drills, games and activities.
**Participants should dress according to weather. Snow pants, winter gloves and jackets are recommended. CSA approved hockey helmets or a winter sport helmet is mandatory for all participants. The program will cancel at -25 degrees Celsius with the wind chill . Participants will be notified of make up classes .
Parents are required to stay rink side during the program .
Location: Pleasure Rink (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time and meet at the pleasure rink )
Lights, Camera Learn! 10-13 Years Fall 2025 (Indoors)No full spots available
This is a FREE Program for residents only. Non-Residents must be accompanied by a resident of the SSRA. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Step into the spotlight and discover the power of your voice, your story, and your imagination. Ready, Set, Action is an 8–10 session acting course designed for youth ages 10–13, combining techniques from film and theatre to build confidence, spark creativity, and develop practical performance skills.
This program is especially designed to support kids who may face social challenges, offering a fun, inclusive environment where every participant is seen, heard, and valued. Aswell as those who may just have a particular interest in the art form! Through scene work, improvisation, character creation, and ensemble activities, students will gain a deeper understanding of acting as both an expressive art and a collaborative craft, leading them to gain skills and knowledge that can serve them in any avenue of life.
Equipment needed: water bottle, shoes (No socks please)
Little Ballerina 4-6 Yrs Session 1 Winter 2026 (Indoors)12 spots available
Focusing on storytelling, imagination and play this class will teach ballet basics with an emphasis on fun and creativity. Technique, play, performance and expression mingle together perfectly to create a positive and energetic learning environment. Please dress in something you can move in. Tutu’s and ballet slippers are not required (they are more than welcome) but please no socks.
Little Ballerina 4-6 Yrs Session 2 Fall 2025 (Indoors)6 spots available
Focusing on storytelling, imagination and play this class will teach ballet basics with an emphasis on fun and creativity. Technique, play, performance and expression mingle together perfectly to create a positive and energetic learning environment. Please dress in something you can move in. Tutu’s and ballet slippers are not required (they are more than welcome) but please no socks.
Little Ballerina 4-6 Yrs Session 2 Winter 2026 (Indoors)12 spots available
Focusing on storytelling, imagination and play this class will teach ballet basics with an emphasis on fun and creativity. Technique, play, performance and expression mingle together perfectly to create a positive and energetic learning environment. Please dress in something you can move in. Tutu’s and ballet slippers are not required (they are more than welcome) but please no socks.
Little Medical School: Wilderness Medicine School(4-6yrs) Winter 2026 (indoors)12 spots available
Little Medical School – Wilderness Medicine
At the Wilderness Medicine School, students will be immersed in vital emergency care
in remote wilderness settings. Your little doctor will learn how to respond to emergency
situations in the wild such snake bites, hypothermia and more. They will also get to
practice how to tie a tourniquet and splint a broken leg. Students will also learn about
survival in the great outdoors in an emergency such as learning about water safety and
how to filter dirty water. These future emergency medics will also learn about
mosquitoes and diseases and how to protect themselves from mosquito bites and other
bugs. Students will have fun and use their creativity as they learn 20 ways to use a
bandana in emergencies.
Little Medical School: Wilderness Medicine School(7-12 yrs) Winter 2026 (indoors)12 spots available
Little Medical School – Wilderness Medicine
At the Wilderness Medicine School, students will be immersed in vital emergency care
in remote wilderness settings. Your little doctor will learn how to respond to emergency
situations in the wild such snake bites, hypothermia and more. They will also get to
practice how to tie a tourniquet and splint a broken leg. Students will also learn about
survival in the great outdoors in an emergency such as learning about water safety and
how to filter dirty water. These future emergency medics will also learn about
mosquitoes and diseases and how to protect themselves from mosquito bites and other
bugs. Students will have fun and use their creativity as they learn 20 ways to use a
bandana in emergencies.
Mat Pilates Winter 2026 Tuesdays (Indoors)19 spots available
Mat Pilates is a type of mind-body exercise that promotes not only strength, tone, and
flexibility, but also improves your posture and reduces stress. The mat Pilates method aims to strengthen your core or "Powerhouse", lengthen the spine, build muscle tone, and increase body awareness. Following the six principles of control, breath, flow, precision, centering, and stability will help you gain all of these benefits while maintaining your body safely. The mat Pilates exercises are based on the resistance provided by your body's weight and gravity, and the workout is performed on the ground using an exercise mat. Once adding a mat Pilates workout to your routine and experience its benefits, it will provide the foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits.
*Please bring your own yoga mat, labeled water bottle
Please arrive early enough to ensure that class can start on time
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Pre Registration AGM 202566 spots available
| Regular Price | $ 0.00 | |
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| Resident | $ 0.00 |
2025 AGM Pre Registration
Red Cross Babysitting 11-15 Years (or completion of grade 5) Friday, February 27, 202630 spots available
The Babysitting course refreshed and revised, now has a greater emphasis on First Aid skills. The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviors to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. This updated curriculum, complete with new science, also provides improved learning when it comes to giving the appropriate care in the event of an emergency.
CourseContent
- How to be responsible and demonstrate leadership
- How to make good decisions and manage difficult behaviors
- Information on children’s developmental stages, and specific strategies for each stage
- How to feed, diaper, dress, and play with children and babies
- How to recognize and prevent unsafe situations, make safe choices and promote safe behaviors
- First aid skills
- The business of babysitting
First Aid Content:
- Check, Call, Care (includes phoning EMS/911)
- Glove removal
- Recovery position
- Conscious choking (adult/child/baby/alone)
- CPR (baby/child)
- Illness
- Asthma (includes use of inhaler and spacer)
- Anaphylaxis (includes use of EpiPen)
- Poisoning
- Insect stings
- Wound care (i.e. minor cuts and scrapes, splinters, nosebleeds, bumps and bruises, life-threatening bleeding, burns)
- Head, neck, and back injuries, broken bones, seizures
Take-Home Materials
- Babysitter’s Manual
Please Bring:
- Indoor Shoes
- a baby-sized floppy doll or teddy (must lay flat)
- lunch
- pencil
- water bottle
Red Cross Babysitting 11-15 Years (or completion of grade 5) Wednesday Nov 12, 2025 (Fall 2025)13 spots available
The Babysitting course refreshed and revised, now has a greater emphasis on First Aid skills. The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviors to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. This updated curriculum, complete with new science, also provides improved learning when it comes to giving the appropriate care in the event of an emergency.
CourseContent
- How to be responsible and demonstrate leadership
- How to make good decisions and manage difficult behaviors
- Information on children’s developmental stages, and specific strategies for each stage
- How to feed, diaper, dress, and play with children and babies
- How to recognize and prevent unsafe situations, make safe choices and promote safe behaviors
- First aid skills
- The business of babysitting
First Aid Content:
- Check, Call, Care (includes phoning EMS/911)
- Glove removal
- Recovery position
- Conscious choking (adult/child/baby/alone)
- CPR (baby/child)
- Illness
- Asthma (includes use of inhaler and spacer)
- Anaphylaxis (includes use of EpiPen)
- Poisoning
- Insect stings
- Wound care (i.e. minor cuts and scrapes, splinters, nosebleeds, bumps and bruises, life-threatening bleeding, burns)
- Head, neck, and back injuries, broken bones, seizures
Take-Home Materials
- Babysitter’s Manual
Please Bring:
- Indoor Shoes
- a baby-sized floppy doll or teddy (must lay flat)
- lunch
- pencil
- water bottle
Sanimus Academy Focus Through Play (6-9 yr) 1 Day Camp March 21 (Winter 2026)10 spots available
Learn about the ABC's of Focus - Awareness, Breathing, and Compassion
Introduction to Awareness Techniques:
- Body Awareness - Focus on each part of the body (feeling the sensations in the body while focusing on each part)
- Mind Awareness - Watching the thoughts coming in and through a fun exercise.
- Spirit Awareness - Through a fun exercise of energy flow awareness
Introduction to Breathing Techniques:
-The 3 Breath Technique
-The Walking Breathing Technique
-The 9 Breath Cleansing Technique
Introduction to Compassion Techniques:
-For Self
-For Family, and Friends
-For All Sentient Beings
Learn individual Focus skills through Soccer Dance Tech Training:
-Warmup - rubber bands and dynamic warmup
-Club Soccer Tech Training Drills for beginners and advanced players - focusing on performing on music rhythm (dance steps combined with soccer drills with and without the ball)
Ball control, and cool down
Sanimus Academy Focus Through Play (6-9 yr) 1 Day Camp November 1 (Fall 2025)8 spots available
Learn about the ABC's of Focus - Awareness, Breathing, and Compassion
Introduction to Awareness Techniques:
- Body Awareness - Focus on each part of the body (feeling the sensations in the body while focusing on each part)
- Mind Awareness - Watching the thoughts coming in and through a fun exercise.
- Spirit Awareness - Through a fun exercise of energy flow awareness
Introduction to Breathing Techniques:
-The 3 Breath Technique
-The Walking Breathing Technique
-The 9 Breath Cleansing Technique
Introduction to Compassion Techniques:
-For Self
-For Family, and Friends
-For All Sentient Beings
Learn individual Focus skills through Soccer Dance Tech Training:
-Warmup - rubber bands and dynamic warmup
-Club Soccer Tech Training Drills for beginners and advanced players - focusing on performing on music rhythm (dance steps combined with soccer drills with and without the ball)
Ball control, and cool down
Santa's Little Sitters Friday December 19, 2025 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm6 spots available
🎅✨ Get Ready for a Jolly Good Time! 🎄🎁
Need some extra time to prepare for Christmas without the kids? You're in luck! The SSRA is thrilled to offer a fun-filled, festive event that will give you the perfect opportunity to get all your holiday shopping done in peace.
🎨 Crafty Creations: Watch your little elves dive into a world of imagination as they create delightful holiday crafts to bring home.
🏃♂️ Games Galore: Our action-packed holiday-themed games will keep the energy high and the smiles wide.
🍕 Pizza Party: Your little ones will need to recharge after all the crafting and playing, so we’ve planned a delicious pizza feast to refuel and keep the fun going strong!
🤝 Make New Friends: This is the perfect chance for your children to make new friends and create lasting memories with fellow neighborhood kids.
So, while your kids are busy having a blast, you can tackle that holiday to-do list stress-free. It's a win-win for everyone! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make your holiday season a little brighter.
Sign up now and let the holiday cheer begin! 🎅✨
*All children must be fully potty trained to attend
Santa's Little Sitters Saturday December 20, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm13 spots available
🎅✨ Get Ready for a Jolly Good Time! 🎄🎁
Need some extra time to prepare for Christmas without the kids? You're in luck! The SSRA is thrilled to offer a fun-filled, festive event that will give you the perfect opportunity to get all your holiday shopping done in peace.
🎨 Crafty Creations: Watch your little elves dive into a world of imagination as they create delightful holiday crafts to bring home.
🏃♂️ Games Galore: Our action-packed holiday-themed games will keep the energy high and the smiles wide.
🍕 Pizza Party: Your little ones will need to recharge after all the crafting and playing, so we’ve planned a delicious pizza feast to refuel and keep the fun going strong!
🤝 Make New Friends: This is the perfect chance for your children to make new friends and create lasting memories with fellow neighborhood kids.
So, while your kids are busy having a blast, you can tackle that holiday to-do list stress-free. It's a win-win for everyone! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make your holiday season a little brighter.
Sign up now and let the holiday cheer begin! 🎅✨
*All children must be fully potty trained to attend
Santa's Little Sitters Saturday December 20, 2025 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm10 spots available
🎅✨ Get Ready for a Jolly Good Time! 🎄🎁
Need some extra time to prepare for Christmas without the kids? You're in luck! The SSRA is thrilled to offer a fun-filled, festive event that will give you the perfect opportunity to get all your holiday shopping done in peace.
🎨 Crafty Creations: Watch your little elves dive into a world of imagination as they create delightful holiday crafts to bring home.
🏃♂️ Games Galore: Our action-packed holiday-themed games will keep the energy high and the smiles wide.
🍕 Pizza Party: Your little ones will need to recharge after all the crafting and playing, so we’ve planned a delicious pizza feast to refuel and keep the fun going strong!
🤝 Make New Friends: This is the perfect chance for your children to make new friends and create lasting memories with fellow neighborhood kids.
So, while your kids are busy having a blast, you can tackle that holiday to-do list stress-free. It's a win-win for everyone! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make your holiday season a little brighter.
Sign up now and let the holiday cheer begin! 🎅✨
*All children must be fully potty trained to attend