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Summer brochure in the works

The REC Department is starting to move into “Pool Season” and we’re looking at new programs and opportunities for the community. We’ve heard over the years that an early morning lap swim would be an asset to the community.

The REC Department is starting to move into “Pool Season” and we’re looking at new programs and opportunities for the community. We’ve heard over the years that an early morning lap swim would be an asset to the community.

Due to Staff scheduling, payroll and pre-programmed lessons and camps, it’s not possible to schedule a regular, daily, morning lap swim. What we can do though, is work with groups who would like to schedule specific dates or weeks. For instance, if the Triathalon Club wanted to commit to several weeks over the summer, and pay the hourly rental rate, we would schedule the staff to open early. Please contact the Recreation Department if you would like to schedule an early morning lap swim session for your organization.  And if you have other ideas or “wants” please don’t hesitate to ask! We are always looking for new programs and opportunities to bring to the community.

The Red Mountain Racers Spring Sport Swap is Saturday April 30 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Trail Fieldhouse by J.L. Crowe Secondary. This is a great opportunity to clean out your garage and get rid of any golfing, biking, tennis, camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, soccer and baseball equipment. Basically, anything spring related — but NO skis or snowboard equipment.

Rossland’s first annual Earth Day Expo is this Friday, April 22 at the Miners’ Hall. The Expo will run from 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. with local businesses and organizations displaying their eco/green initiatives and products. There is a community potluck to follow and everyone is invited!

The REC Department is excited about bringing Amber Oosthuyzen’s “Redefining Beauty” course to Rossland! Amber is a local teen from Trail who has developed a course for girls and young women, that helps them to channel their self-worth, develop healthy relationships and teaches them to set the bar high. This year’s program focuses on mental and physical health and stripping away an obsession about body and image.  The participants figure out what makes them tick through discussions and activities while enjoying the support of the group.

The course will be held on Saturday, May 28 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Miners’ Hall.  The course is designed for girls ages 13 – 18, but girls who are turning 13 this year are invited to attend. The fee for the course is $20 and includes a healthy lunch. This workshop is a great opportunity for any young woman in Rossland — if you have a daughter, granddaughter or niece, consider registering them for this important course.

With summer right around the corner you may want your son or daughter to take their babysitting course. The Babysitter Training Course was first released in 1970 and has since trained over 500,000 Canadian youths to become educated, responsible babysitters. This eight-hour course consists of eight topics, including; responsibilities, child development, nutrition, behaviour, emergencies, safety and first aid, illness, physical challenges and special needs issues. Students are required to obtain a passing grade of 75 per cent on the final examination. The course is being offered Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The course is for teens and preteens who are turning 12 this year and will be held at the Rossland Pool.

Sr. men’s basketball at RSS started this week, on Mondays between 6 p.m. and  8 p.m. The program is open to all men aged 35+ who want to play basketball and have some fun. Please bring a water bottle and a clean pair of indoor running shoes.

Yoga at the MacLean Annex will be ending at the end of April. Our instructor, Norma, will be moving on to her next adventure and is leaving Rossland. Hula-hooping with Shauna Davis, on Monday nights in the Miners’ Hall, has also ended due to Shauna’s next adventures.

The session No. 2 “Make a Homemade Lasagna Pan” class is Saturday, May 7 and Saturday, May 28. This class would make a great gift for Mothers Day!!

The Recreation Department will be working on the summer brochure in the next few weeks. If you’re interested in running a summer program, please contact our office. If you would like to run some kids camps, please let us know! We’re always looking for new and exciting ways to keep the kids busy and happy during the summer.  Give our office a call, at 250-362-2327 or email us at recreation@rossland.ca.