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. Participating in classes listed as "Community Care" are free of charge, no drop-in fee required.
- 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 biased ball (bowl) along a flat surface, trying to land it closer to the jack than their opponent. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bowls, although extra sets are available for use. Mondays & Fridays
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| Shuffleboard |
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The object of shuffleboard (indoor, floor) is to propel discs using 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. Tuesdays
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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! The Tabletop Games drop-in is not scheduled at this time. |
| 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
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| Zumba Gold - Community Care |
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Zumba Gold is a modified, lower-intensity version of the Zumba dance exercise class, designed for active older adults or those seeking a gentler workout, focusing on balance, range of motion, and coordination, while still incorporating the fun and energy of Zumba. Wednesdays - beginning April 9
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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.
| Lawn Bowling - Try It Lessons |
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Lawn Bowling is a precision sport where participants roll slightly asymmetrical balls (called "bowls") to get them as close as possible to a smaller target ball (the "jack") on a manicured grass lawn. Join instructors from the Peterborough Lawn Bowling Club as they share the foundations of Lawn Bowling with anyone from the community interested to learn more about this sport. This is a great introduction to anyone who might be interested in league play throughout the summer.
Monday, May 5
Tuesday, May 6
Thursday, May 8
Friday, May 9
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| Painting Workshops |
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Paint along, step-by-step in these acrylic paint workshops. The 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!
Painting Workshop - "Mountain High" Cost: $37.50 + tax April 16: 2:30 - 5 p.m.
April 28: 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Painting Workshop - "Tree of Life" Cost: $37.50 May 5: 2:30 - 5 p.m.
May 12: 6 - 8:30 p.m.
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Dart League |
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We hope you'll take a shot on the Adult Mixed Dart League! Participants will toss their way through 8 weeks of league play enjoying variations of your favourite dart variations such as Baseball, Cricket, and traditional 01 games Each week, expect to play against a new opponent as you rack up cumulative points. This league is for all abilities, including beginners. Bringing your own set of darts is recommended, although several sets are available to borrow.
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Mondays: March 17 to May 26, 2025
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