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Recreation Newsletter December 2011

Parrsboro Trails Committee

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Volunteer Awards

Each year communities all across Canada celebrate National Volunteer Week.  NVW 2012 takes place from April 15 to April 21.  The primary purpose of this specially designated week is to thank and honour people who donate their time to help others by supporting the causes in which they believe.  Volunteer Week also services to reinforce the human values that volunteering represents and increases awareness of the vital importance of volunteerism to our communities.

The Town of Parrsboro has many dedicated volunteers who act as the backbone of our community.  It is your time to speak and let your voice be heard.  Nominate an individual, business or family who has made valuable contributions to our community in any of the following categories:

  1. Representative Volunteer Award
  2. Model Volunteer Community Award
  3. Youth Volunteer of the Year Award
  4. Corporate and Small Business Volunteer Award
  5. Volunteer Family Award

Nomination deadline is Monday, February 13th, 2012.

For more information or for nomination forms, please contact Tissy at 254-2036 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Upcoming Programs

Dance Dance! - Youth Dance Classes coming to Parrsboro

  • 8 week session: 4 weeks before Christmas, 4 weeks after
  • First 4 weeks: Wednesday, November 23rd until Wednesday, December 14th
  • Last 4 weeks: Wednesday, January 4th until Wednesday, February 22nd

Groups and Times:

  • 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm (Ages 5 and under)
  • 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm (Ages 6-8 yrs.)
  • 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm (Ages 9-12 yrs.)
  • 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Ages 13+)

Price:

  • $50.00 per child
  • $20.00 for each additional child up to 2
  • $10.00 for any additional child after that
  • Payment can be made the first night (November 23rd)
  • Payment may be made in installments
  • Please make cheques payable to Cumberland YMCA

For more information contact Tissy at 254-2036 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Pre-Novice Hockey/Skate - Fridays from 6:00 pm-6:30 pm at the Lions Arena.  FREE!

Public Skate - Fridays from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm at the Lions Arena.  All ages.  $2

Family Skate - Sundays from 12:15 pm-1:15 pm at the Lions Arena.  FREE!

Snowshoe/X-Country Ski Clinics and Treks - February 4th, 7th, 16th, 25th, March 6th, 15th, 24th.  Locations and times TBA.  All ages and abilities welcome. $2 per day.

Winter Explorers - Thursdays, February 2nd-23rd for ages under 5 and Tuesdays, February 7th-28th for ages 5+.  Both groups will be from 2:45 pm-4:00 pm.  Snacks provided.  $2 per day.

Winter Welcome - Saturday, February 4th from 2:00pm-4:00pm at Town Hall.  Let's take winter by storm with an afternoon of snowy activities!  Fun for the whole family!  FREE!

Photoshop/Elements Workshop - February 11th and 12th from 9:00am-4:00pm each day(with hour lunch, not provided), at the Gillespie House Inn.  Instructor Lawrence R. Nicoll.  $100.  A non-refundable $50.00 deposit is required by January 21st.  Required: A laptop with Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.  Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Ski Trips to Wentworth - Information coming soon.  Snow pending! 

Walking Club - Starting Monday, September 26th.  Runs weekly, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Parrsboro Fire Hall from 10:00 am-12:00 pm.  All ages welcome.  FREE!

Evening Sports - 

Volleyball - Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at High School.  Ages 16+.  Fee $2.  Sign in on site.

Basketball - Fridays, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at High School. Ages 16+.  Fee $2.  Sign in on site.

Cooking Classes - Are you interested in learning from some of the most successful chefs in our area?  Contact us to be added to an interest list and when we have 15 people, classes will begin!  We will use all local ingredients.

Step, Kickboxing & Circuit Training - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 am-10:00 am at the United Church.  Begins September 6th.  Contact Kim @ 254-2807

Kickboxing - Wednesdays, 6:00 pm at the United Church.  Begins September 7th.  Contact Kim @ 254-2807

Zumba - Sundays and Wednesdays at 7:15 pm at the United Church.  Begins September 7th.  Contact Kim @ 254-2807

Rec Department Seeking Instructors

The Parrsboro Recreation Department is seeking instructors for upcoming seasonal recreation programming.  Are you a business, organization, individual instructor or hobbyist who would like to share your special skills and knowledge with our community?  If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cumberland Minor Football

On April 21st, 2010 Minor Football came to Cumberland County.  A "Call of Interest" was placed in schools and over 50 students signed up, boys and girls.  To date there is enough interest to form a Mosquito team, 2 Atom teams and 1 Pee Wee and almost one Bantam team.  New players are needed to make this a success- join now to show your interest and help make Sport History in Cumberland County!  For more information: cumberlandwolfpack

Barry Wood Memorial Outstanding Achievement Award

Purpose:  To give special recognition for outstanding achievements.

Criteria: 1) Must be an individual, group or team either professional or amateur.

2) Must reside or have resided or represent a group, team or club within the Parrsboro School district.

3) Must place first, second or third in a provincial competition or qualify to participate in a national or international event, or make a distinct contribution to their field.

Award Structure:  All those honoured will be presented with a gold lapel pin and names will be placed on an honour roll. 

Selection Process:  Eligible recipients will be determined by the Recreation Committee upon receipt of that name from the public.

Presentation:  Awards will be presented at the first council meeting following the achievement taking place.