McDonnel Street Community Centre
Discover a world of leisure at the McDonnel Street Community Centre, one of Peterborough's newest recreation hubs! Unleash your competitive spirit with our exciting calendar of drop-in recreation programs, including: darts, shuffleboard, and short mat bowling. If you're looking to add more fitness to your regimen, consider joining a drop-in chair exercise class, or stomp into the line dancing registration! Designed for adults but appealing to the young at heart, these activities provide the perfect combination of fun, fitness, and socialization.
McDonnel Street Community Centre is located at 577 McDonnel St. just east of the Monaghan Road intersection.
Drop-In Programs
All drop-in programs cost $3.50 per participant, per visit. Please plan to bring exact cash, only.
- Participants are encouraged to bring clean, indoor shoes.
- Doors open at times listed. Play begins within 30 minutes of doors open. Plan to arrive within this 30 minute window to sign-in, pay your fee, learn the rules, meet other participants, and receive your play assignments (i.e. teammates or opponents, court or board to play on, etc.).
- All Adult Leisure drop-in programs listed are currently located at the McDonnel Street Community Centre.
- If there are no participants within the first 30 minutes of the scheduled doors open, the activity will be cancelled for that day.
- Membership at the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre does not waive drop-in fees for Adult Leisure activities.
| Short Mat Bowling |
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Short Mat Bowling is an indoor sport in which players attempt to score points by rolling a heavy ball along a flat surface. The objective is to gain as many shots as possible by getting their bowls closer to the jack than their opponents. Short Mat Bowling will return to the calendar of activities October 2024 |
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The Open Activity Drop-In is our Summer special! We'll have a variety of activity offerings to suit your mood. Feel like throwing some darts? Want to toss some cornhole beanbags? In the mood to challenge a friend to a round of Scrabble? We'll have these activities and more to choose from. All skill levels are welcome - we're happy to help teach you our favourite games! Tuesdays: July 2 to August 27
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Cornhole |
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Cornhole is quickly becoming one of the most popular leisure activities in North America. Play is similar to horseshoes, except players use cornhole platforms and beanbags instead of horseshoes and metal stakes. Players take turns pitching beanbags at the platform, scoring points when bags land on the surface of the board, or fall through a hole cut into the board. Cornhole can be played as singles or doubles. When the weather gets nice, we'll look to bring cornhole outside to enjoy the sun! Cornhole can be played in the summer on Tuesdays as part of the Open Activity Drop-In |
| Shuffleboard |
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The object of shuffleboard (indoor, floor) is to propel discs by means of a cue onto a target shaped like a pyramid at the opposite end of the court - to score, to prevent opponent from scoring, or both. Mondays: July 8 to August 26
Tuesdays: September 10 to December 17
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| Tabletop Games |
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The Tabletop Games drop-in is an open program for folks who like to sit down with friends and enjoy a couple of rounds of cards. During this drop-in, participants will have access to a variety of games including Scrabble, Mexican Train, Cribbage, and other card games. All skill levels are welcome - we're happy to help teach you our favourite games! Wednesdays: September 11 to December 18
Tabletop Games can also be played in the summer on Tuesdays as part of the Open Activity Drop-In |
| Darts |
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Test your precision and aim in friendly competition with fellow Darts enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice, we encourage all skill levels to join. Enjoy camaraderie, improve your game, and aim for the bullseye in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Thursdays
Darts can also be played in the summer on Tuesdays as part of the Open Activity Drop-in |
| *Chair Exercise |
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Improve your range of motion, strength, and balance in this seated fitness class. This class may use resistance bands, balls or gliding discs in a safe and social setting. No experience required. Come join the fun! Wednesdays: July 3 to August 28
Wednesdays: September 4 to December 17
*Note: Chair Exercise is currently being offered as both a drop-in and a registered program. |
Registered Programs
Each of the programs listed below require advanced registration. Participants can choose to register online, register over the phone by calling 705-742-0050, or register in person at the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre during regular operating hours.
| Painting Workshops |
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Paint along, step-by-step in these acrylic paint workshops. The two-hour class will have participants create a painting on canvas, inspired by an original piece with the guidance of local art instructor Thom Whitby. Learn about colour-mixing, choosing the right brush for the desired effect, creating depth in art, and more. Paint and brushes will be provided for use, and a canvas is included as part of the registration fee. Limited spots are available for each workshop, so don’t wait to register!
Course code: 66943 Cost: $37.25 + tax Doors open at 1:30 p.m., workshop begins at 2 p.m. 2 hour class, with a 15 minute break Register for Reflections of Autumn
Course code: 66944 Cost: $37.25 + tax Doors open at 5:30 p.m., workshop begins at 6 p.m. 2 hours class, with a 15 minute break
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| Yoga |
| Did you know that Yoga has been known to improve flexibility & balance, help reduce inflammation, and promote better posture and body awareness? Many people who practice yoga will also benefit from reduced levels of stress, anxiety, and improved brain function. These classes are not recommended for people who cannot easily get up and down off the floor. If you have an existing injury, it is recommended that you bring a cushion for added stability, support and comfort. We also recommend that you bring your own yoga mat, although extras may be available for use.
Yin Yang Yoga Thursdays: August 8 to 29
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Wednesday, September 25 - "Reflections of Autumn"
Wednesday, October 23 - "At Days End"Special Events
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