community services guide
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Spring/Summer 2013TRANSCRIPT
Community Services Department
www.saugeenshores.ca
www.visitsaugeenshores.ca
Community Services for the Town of Saugeen Shores is now online, with Social Media! Like us on Facebook – Town of Saugeen Shores
Follow us on Twitter – @ParksRecSS Connect with the Town through social media, for the most up to date
programming, events and announcements.
Clean Sweep Week 2
Trails and Parks 3/4
Tourist Camps 5
Harbour 6
Recreation Programs 7/8/9
Senior Games 10
Aquatics 11/12/13/14
Public Works Reminders 15/16
Fire Department 17/18
Facility Rentals 20
Special Events 21/22
Spring/Summer 2013
In This Issue
What’s New?What’s New?What’s New?
Clean Sweep WeekClean Sweep WeekClean Sweep Week
In This Issue
Fitness Funatics
A cutting edge Personal Training and Fitness Studio offering Private Personal
Training, Sports Conditioning, Kickboxing, Step, Spinning, TRX, and a variety of
Boot camps.
Coaches provide Individual menu and meal planning as well as a variety of
sports supplements to maximize training .
www.fitnessfunactics.ca 519-389-BFIT (2348)
Clean Sweep WeekClean Sweep WeekClean Sweep Week
Goods Exchange DayGoods Exchange Day Sat. April 20th Place your unwanted household items at the curb
and watch them disappear!
Any items can be placed at the curb such as books,
toys, windows, sinks and doors etc.
Get Involved!Get Involved! Calling All Schools, Groups
and Service Clubs…
Sign up now with the town of to receive your Pitch
-In Kit and Stake a “ Clean–up Claim” for one of
the designated areas to be cleaned up between
April 22 & 26th
To Sign Up: 519-832-2008
April 20April 20April 20–––27 201327 201327 2013
20 Minute Makeover 20 Minute Makeover Friday April 26th
Starting at 2:00pm join us as we en-
courage businesses and residents to
get outside and do a quick 20 minute
makeover of their property.
For More Info: www.saugeenshores.ca
Spring Cleaning EventsSpring Cleaning Events Sat. April 27th
Simply Show up at 10:00am at the
locations below to help out!
River Access CleanRiver Access CleanRiver Access Clean---Up: Up: Up:
Hosted By: Thorncrest Outfitters
*Meet at Denny’s Dam
Port Elgin Beach CleanPort Elgin Beach CleanPort Elgin Beach Clean---Up: Up: Up:
Hosted By: Port Elgin Beach
Rejuvenation Group
* Meet at the Port Elgin Gazebo
Southampton Beach CleanSouthampton Beach CleanSouthampton Beach Clean---upupup:
Hosted By: Southampton Residents
Association
* Meet at the Big Flag in Southampton
Trails & Parks
Swing, Spring and Flip Club is the largest gymnastics
facility in the area with recreational and competitive
gymnastics and trampoline programs. Check out our
website at www.ssfgym.ca and join us on Facebook!
We are located at 1233 MacKenzie Road in Port Elgin,
just down the road from the Plex!
Club Features:
NCCP trained coaches who are friendly
and knowledgeable
Full Olympic apparatus for Men’s, Wom-
en’s and Trampoline Gymnastics
8 different Climbing walls of various diffi-
culties
Birthday parties, summer camps, and
other fun activities for all ages
Kinder classes starting at 18 months old
Open Gym sessions for Kinder (under 6)
and everyone!
Open Gym and Climbing for the active
adult – parents get to have fun too!
Call 519 832-3676 for more
information, or e-mail us at
Utilizing, Trails & Parks Year Round
The Town of Saugeen Shores has great pride in the naturally beautiful trail system. The com-munity support from volunteers, committees and residents amongst the trails continues to be exceptional. The trails in Saugeen Shores are designed to use four seasons of the year. As the weather changes, the trails maintain their beauty. Whether snow shoeing, jogging, biking or cross country skiing, residents and visitors of Saugeen Shores are encouraged to explore the back yard of the Town of Saugeen Shores. Tips for the Trails Respect others – share the space! Respect nature – don’t litter or damage plants/trees Respect the rules – rules are in place to protect trails and surrounding space For more information on the trail systems through Saugeen Shores, including the Saugeen Rail Trail, please visit www.saugeenrailtrail.com.
Adopt-A-Garden
Help Saugeen Shores stay beautiful. The Adopt-A-Garden program allows you to contribute creative energy to the community, to beautify and ensure a green Saugeen Shores! Gardening is a wonderful form of exer-cise, providing participants physical movement of bending and stretching, while enjoying the fresh air. "Gardening adds years to your life and life to your years." – Unknown For a complete list of garden locations available, please contact Joan Tschirhart at 519-832-2008
Saugeen Shores Off Leash Dog Park
Location: 813 Lehnen Street, North of the Port Elgin Cemetery
A Park for Socializing and Interaction. Just over 7 acres for you and your dog to enjoy, fully fenced. Park rules are posted on site—please respect the rules of the park, to ensure enjoy-ment for all. Dogs must be licensed with the Town, and wearing a visible dog tag at all times. There is a separate, gated section for small breeds/puppies to safety enjoy the park.
Honor a Loved One by
Planting a Tree!
The Town of Saugeen Shores is happy to offer a
Dedicated Tree Program to tourists and residents
of Saugeen Shores. This program provides civic-
minded individuals the opportunity to purchase
trees that provide for rest and relaxation of park
visitors and pedestrians, but also represent a dedi-
cation or recognition of individuals in a unique and
lasting manner.
Trees (deciduous and/ or coniferous) are available
for purchase, and include a plaque to recognize
the dedication. Location, including soil arrange-
ment, will be considered when determining the
most suitable location for the tree. The Depart-
ment of Community Services will maintain a dedi-
cated tree in the same manner as other park
trees.
For details on this program, please contact
Community Services. 519-832-2008
The Dedicated Tree Program beautifies
and supports our community!
Tourist Camps & Harbours
Port Elgin & Southampton Tourist Camps
For decades, campers have enjoyed the seasonal and overnight transient sites at the Port Elgin and Southampton Tourist Camps. The well maintained facilities, easy beach access and community feel within the camps, make summer just right for campers. To make a reservation, please call: Port Elgin: 519-832-2512 Southampton: 519-797-3648 For inquiries if either Tourist Camp, contact Community Services at 519-832-2008 or by email [email protected].
Registering for Recreation Programs
Ready to jump into the Town of Saugeen Shores’ offered programming? Visit the website for
the registration form (www.saugeenshores.ca/municipal) – print and complete for quick
registration!
Register today: 1) In person at the Municipal Office (600 Tomlinson Drive, Port Elgin) – Office hours at
Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
2) By fax to 519-832-2140 – include complete program registration form and credit card
number/expiry date
3) By mail – Town of Saugeen Shores, Box 820, 600 Tomlinson Drive, Port Elgin, ON N0H
2C0, include program registration form and payment information (cheque payable to Town of
Saugeen Shores, or credit card info)
4) By phone, 519-832-2008 – please have Visa or MasterCard information ready
For your convenience the Town will be implementing an online registration system, and is hopeful this process will be implemented in the near future. Stay tuned through the Commu-nity Services’ Social Media outlets for details!
Recreation Programs
Saugeen Shores Minor BaseballSaugeen Shores Minor BaseballSaugeen Shores Minor Baseball
Contact: Dave Middleton, President Home: 519-832-9023
www.saugeenshoresminorbaseball.com
Aquatics Programs
Centennial Pool - General Information
Centennial Pool, located at Saugeen District Secondary School, is owned and operated by the Town of Saugeen Shores. This 5 lane x 25 m lap pool maintains a temperature of 84 F. Pool rentals are available, for more information contact Community Services of the Town of Saugeen Shores at 519-832-2008.
Accessibility Centennial Pool has an access ramp to the lobby, from the main school entrance. There are steps for access to the pool tank.
Admittance Requirements
Children 6 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at
least 16 years of age, and responsible for their direct supervision
Children 7 – 9 years of age must pass a facility swim test or be accompanied by a parent or
guardian, who is at least 16 years of age, and responsible for their direct supervision
The pool encourages all swimmers to swim with a buddy
Those with serious medical conditions should be accompanied by an individual who is
knowledgeable of their condition and responsible for their direct supervision
Change Rooms
Children 7 years of age or older are required to use the change room designed for their gender. If
this is not suitable, please see facility staff for appropriate accommodation.
Swimming Lessons Centennial Pool offers Red Cross and Lifesaving Swimming classes. All classes are taught by a certified Red Cross / Lifesaving Society Instructor. Swimming lessons are progressively evaluated and participants who complete all of the required skills will receive a badge or sticker. If you should have questions about your child’s progress please talk with the Deck Supervisor or Aquatic Supervisor. Parents are welcome to stay and watch their child’s swimming lesson from the on deck viewing. Please remove shoes before entering the pool deck, to comply with the Health Regulations. The Centennial Pool will continue to accommodate swimming needs - if you are not seeing what you are looking for please let pool staff know.
Regular Programming for Centennial Pool Includes: Public Swim – pool toys and floatation aids are allowed in the shallow end. Please check with the lifeguard on duty for approval. Family Swim – geared to parents with young children, seniors and patrons with special needs. Lane Swim Morning/Noon/Night – available for patrons 13 years of age or older, lanes are divid-ed into slow, medium and fast lanes. Aqua Fit Class - These are high energy, low impact fitness classes and allows participates to work at their own pace/ability.
Personal Property All patrons are responsible for their personal belongings while in attendance at the facility. The
Town of Saugeen Shores assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen goods.
Direct Supervision
Being within arm’s reach at all times. When directly supervising children, there is a maximum of
two children, under the age of 9 per guardian.
Swim Test
Two widths of a recognizable stroke, without stopping and one minute of treading water
Want to be a Lifeguard? Aquatics can be a rewarding part time job. It combines leadership
with skill and dedication, to safety and fun. If you think this might be the right job for you,
talk with the Aquatics Supervisor or pick up a “How to be a Life-guard/Instructor” brochure, at Centennial Pool. All details can
be found online, at www.saugeenshores.ca.
Top Ten Reasons to Visit Southampton Tennis Club!
1. Open during July and August
2. 15 well maintained hard-courts
3. Affordable and flexible membership packages
4. No hourly court fees
5. Free group lessons with membership
6. Weekday lessons for kids ages 5+
7. Experienced instructors
8. Weekly round robins for all age groups
9. All ages and skill-levels are welcome
10. Fresh air and exercise!!
Lane
Swim
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
*one lane
available
8 – 9am
10am – 12pm*
12 – 1pm
7 – 8pm
8 – 9am
10am – 12pm*
12 – 1pm
7 – 8pm
8 – 9am
10am – 12pm*
12 – 1pm
7 – 8pm
8 – 9am
10am – 12pm*
12 – 1pm
7 – 8pm
8 – 9am
10 – 12pm*
12 – 1pm
Look for Special Events
throughout the Summer!
Fitness
Classes
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
DW –
Deep
Water
Aquafit
9 – 9:45am
Aquafit
1 – 1:45pm
Aquafit
9 – 9:45am
DW: Aquafit
1 – 1:45pm
6 – 6:45pm
Aquafit
9 – 9:45am
Look for Special Events
throughout the Summer!
Family
Swim
Monday Tuesday Wed Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9 – 9:45am 9 – 9:45am 1 – 1:45pm Look for Special Events
throughout the Summer!
Fun
Swim
Monday Tuesday Wed Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1:45 – 3pm 1:45 – 3pm 1:45 – 3pm 1:45 – 3pm 1:45 – 3pm Look for Special Events
Contact Information:
Southampton Tennis Club
www.southamptontennisclub.ca
165 Lake Street
PO Box 953 Southampton, ON N0H 2L0
(519)797-2445 (July & August only)
Pool Schedule Summer 2013 July 1- August 30, 2013
WASTE DIVERSION PROGRAMS
Styrofoam Recycling Only "Packaging Styrofoam" in clear plastic bags will be accept-
ed at the landfill. The Landfill does not recycle peanuts, food
containers, pink/blue or black construction styrofoam.
Fluorescent Bulb Recycling Household 4 ft. fluorescent tubes and bulbs are now being
accepted at the Southampton Landfill. The tubes/bulbs are
taken to a facility where mercury and other hazardous chemi-
cals are properly disposed of.
Cardboard Recycling Depots Cardboard recycling depots are located at: The Port Elgin Sewage Treatment Plant on Lehnen St. Concession 6 at Guyers Drive (Public Works Garage) The Southampton Landfill Site on the 14th Concession
Yard Composters Com posters are available at the Municipal Office for residents
of Saugeen Shores. .
Compost Site Yard waste is accepted at the Compost Site located on Con-
cession 14 beside the Southampton Landfill. Brush is not
accepted at the Compost Site.
Mattress & Box Spring Recycling Mattresses and box springs will only be accepted through this
program at the Landfill. There is a fee for these individual
items.
Battery Recycling Program Your household batteries can be dropped off at the Landfill
Site, Municipal Office, or the Public Libraries in Port Elgin or
Southampton. You can also recycle vehicle batteries at the
Landfill Site.
Ontario Tire Stewardship Tires can be brought to the site during regular Landfill hours
at NO COST.
Freon Units Freon units, air conditioners, fridges, freezer, water coolers
and dehumidifiers WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED at the South-
ampton Landfill unless they have been certified as Freon-free
and tagged.
Public Works Reminders
Summer Dance/Music Camp
Celtic Academy Canada
Week: August 12th-August 16th.
Location: Southampton Town Hall, Time: 9am-4pm.
Cost: $225/week includes t-shirt
Irish Dance Gaelic Language Ages: 4 years and up
Celtic Academy Canada
www.celticacdemy.ca
[email protected] 519-216-6647
Twitter: @celticacademy
Facebook: CelticAcademyCanada
CALL BEFORE YOU DIG
Are you putting in fence posts, planting a tree, excavating for a pool, deck or a new addition? Before you dig, think about what services might be buried in the ground
because what you can't see can hurt you.
Before You Dig As a Contractor or Homeowner, you are responsible for obtaining locates for all utilities/services prior to digging. These services include: natural gas pipes, telephone lines, hydro or cablevision cables and water/sewer pipes. Ontario One Call will confirm which utility company they provide locate services for. You are responsible for directly contacting utility providers, who are not members of Ontario One Call.
What is at Risk?
If you are digging by hand or excavating with machinery, you risk damaging an underground network of services. Having your utilities locat-ed before you dig is also the law under the On-tario Occupational Health and Safety Act Damaging underground services can have serious consequences: Personal injury Loss of essential services, creating a safety risk for
others Expensive restoration costs and potential legal ac-
tions
Free Locating Service This is a FREE locate service called Ontario One Call to help you protect yourself and others from unnecessary damage. The location of the spots you should avoid are marked with specific colour codes (paint, stakes or flags), depending on the
Effective January 1, 2012
The Town of Saugeen Shores will be an
ONTARIO ONE CALL MEMBER
Ontario One Call anytime, 7 days a week and
24 hours a day
Telephone: 1-800-400-2255
Fax: 1-800-400-8876
Green - Sewer , Storm Drain
Pink - Temporary Survey Markings
White - Proposed Excavation
Orange - Communication, CATV
Blue - Water
Red - Electricity
Yellow - Gas, Oil, Steam, Chemical
(519) 389-4632
SAUGEEN SHORES FIRE DEPARTMENT
JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM
APRIL 24TH
– MAY 29TH
, 2013 WEDNESDAYS 6:30pm-8:30pm
STATION 60 – PORT ELGIN
STUDENTS AGES 9 – 10 – 11 ARE ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER
This program will offer participants the opportunity to
learn Fire Safety Training in the following areas:
1. Home Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Training 2. Auto Extrication Training
3. Fire Truck Operations/Water Plant 4. First Aid Awareness
REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE AT YOUR SCHOOL & THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OR ON THE
MUNICIPAL WEBSITE UNDER FIRE
Forty (40) applicants will be accepted.
Fire Department
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Flashlight and batteries
Radio and batteries or crank radio
Spare batteries (for radio, flashlight, assistive devices, etc.) First-Aid kit
Candles and matches/lighter
Telephone that will work through power disruption
Extra car keys and cash
Important papers (identification) Nonperishable food and bottled water
Manual can opener
Clothing and footwear
Blankets or sleeping bags
Toilet paper and other personal item
Medication MedicAlert® bracelet or identification
Backpack/duffle bag
Whistle (to attract attention, if needed) Playing cards
This Emergency Survival Kit checklist outlines the basic items every individual should have
accessible in the event of an emergency.
The Kit should include materials to be self reliant for up to three days.
Emergency Survival Kit
Saugeen Shores and Lake Huron are well known for great beaches and a great place to take your vacations both summer and winter. It’s very reassuring to know that when it comes to Emergency Services we are also leading the way. You will find a very progressive volunteer Fire Department with 55 members be-tween 2 stations. One station is located in Southampton and the other located in Port Elgin, who pride themselves on continuous training to deliver the very best service to the community in their time of need. One of the keys to our success is our recruitment and retention program. We also can boast as one of few municipalities in Bruce County that have a full time Public Education and Prevention division and progressively conduct Public Education through schools, clubs, businesses and residential. We have an annual Jr. Firefighters program which allows forty children ages 9, 10 and 11 to spend one evening a week for 6 weeks at the fire stations to learn different functions within the fire service and learning fire safety within the community. We offer fire extinguisher training for all business and workplaces in Saugeen Shores. The fire prevention division also conducts building inspections to confirm compliance with the Ontario Fire Code to protect people and public that use these buildings. The next time you’re going through Saugeen Shores stop and say hello!
612 Emma Street - P.O. Box 1000,
PORT ELGIN, Ontario N0H 2C0
Sponsored by:
ADULT CO-ED LEAGUES
Co-ed 4’s, 16 years or older First week in June to last week in August, including year-end
playoff tournament weekend COMPETITIVE RECREATIONAL
Tuesday nights Wednesday nights
Port Elgin Beach Volleyball
Club
TEEN PROGRAM
Co-ed 11-16 year olds Sunday mornings 11am – 1pm in July and August Includes instruction by certified coaches and game play
2 on 2 KING/QUEEN OF THE COURT Competitive, drop-in basis, Thursday nights starting first week in June
WELCOME TO SUMMER
Beach Volleyball Tournament June 21-22, 2013
*Live Bands, Licensed Area, Kids Activities,
& more on the Port Elgin main beach*
For registration information and fees, please visit www.pebeachvolleyball.com
or email [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook – Port Elgin Beach Volleyball and on Twitter @pebeachvball
Facility Rentals
The Town provides beautiful venues for rent, for a number of special events. Whether a private function (wedding, anniversary, reunion, etc.) or a public meeting, the Town of Saugeen Shores is happy to offer space for rent.
Facilities include: The Plex, Port Elgin : Main Floor, Rotary Hall, Meeting Rooms The Coliseum, Southampton: Main Floor, Green Room, Annex Historic Southampton Town Hall Pavilions & Parkland Lake Huron Shoreline
When a facility is rented, you can expect exceptional, personalized service. Joanne Whitney, Facility Booking Coordinator, will be happy to discuss the services provided with the rental. To rent a facility, please contact Joanne Whitney at 519-832-2008 or [email protected].
Facility Rentals
Special Events
Saugeen Shores PLAY Network Residents and visitors of Saugeen Shores are encouraged to “PLAY, your way, every day”. The Saugeen Shores PLAY Network is a branch of the regional PLAY Bruce Grey Network. The regional group is led by municipal representatives, who share their passion for play and to increase physical activity. PLAY Bruce Grey offers two annual challenges, with a variety of activities across the region of Bruce Grey counties. The PLAY Network challenges municipalities to track their hours of physical activity – winning municipalities receives the coveted trophy and bragging rights! Visit www.playbrucegrey.com for more details. To Volunteer on the Saugeen Shores PLAY Network, contact Jessica Linthorne at [email protected]
Health and Wellness Fair After your race, join Community Services with the
Town of Saugeen Shores at the Coliseum in South-
ampton for the Inaugural Health and Wellness Fair.
This event will include hands on demonstrations
from a variety of health and wellness vendors.
Sponsored by True Sport, this event is designed to
encourage physically activity and a healthy lifestyle
for residents and visitors of Saugeen Shores.
Vendor Space Still Available!! Contact Community
Services at 519-832-2008 for details.
Huron Shore Run— June 1, 2013
Run, Walk or Roll through the Rotary Huron Shore
Run. Registration is now open for the June 1st
event. This year, the club is offering a 5km, 10km
and half marathon run/walk/roll, in addition
there will be a kids fun run.
Visit www.rotaryrun.net for details!
Bandshell Concerts Bandshell Concerts Bandshell Concerts --- Every Sunday, 7pmEvery Sunday, 7pmEvery Sunday, 7pm
Date Port Elgin Emmett McGrath Pavilion Southampton Fairy Lake
June 30 The Bearcats Harvest Moon
July 7 TBD Frankie ‘D’ and the Dreamers
July 14 TBD The Chantry Centenairs
July 21 The AB3 Late Nite Radio
July 28 The Bluestones Beggars Road
Aug 4 Midnite Ryder Larry Jensen and The 4/20
Aug 11 TBD Lighthouse Swing Band
Aug 18 TBD TBD
Aug 25 Dr. Wu My Sweet Patootie
Sept 1 Flashback Second Line
Bandshell Concerts Bandshell Concerts Bandshell Concerts --- Every Sunday, 7pmEvery Sunday, 7pmEvery Sunday, 7pm
