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.
Painting in the Park - Jackson Park
Monday, June 9: 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Course Code: 74162, register online for Painting in the Park
Join Artist and Instructor Dave Kerr as he takes you into one of Peterborough's beloved parks for a free morning of painting! Participants will meet at the picnic tables near the upper parking lot at Jackson Park, 610 Parkhill Road West. Canvases, paint, brushes, and palettes will be provided. Participants are also welcome to bring their own supplies for use. Once all are gathered, Dave will introduce the concept of "en plein air" painting and share his tips and tricks. This program is open to all abilities, so come enjoy some painting in the park as part of June is Recreation and Parks Month celebrations!
Open House - McDonnel Street Community Centre
Tuesday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
No registration required, but if you would like to join the free hot lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m., please RSVP to rec@peterborough.ca.
All activities are free to participate in.
The current schedule of activities includes:
All drop-in programs cost $3.50 per participant, per visit. Please plan to bring exact cash, only.
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.
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
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!
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.
Zumba Gold is led by fitness instructor Jasmine Murray, and the class is hosted by Community Care Peterborough. It is a lower intensity version of the traditional Zumba class. Jasmine leads a fun, energy filled fitness class choreographed to upbeat, popular music geared to the older adult demographic. The goal of this class is to get moving and have fun! The class is free to participate in, and is a drop-in (no registration required).
Zumba Gold runs Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the Lower Games Room at McDonnel Street Community Centre
Warm Up and Weights is an all-around fitness class for older adults. It is led by fitness instructor Krista Skutovich and is brought to us by Community Care Peterborough. Through bodyweight and dumbbell exercises this class will help you improve your muscle strength, endurance, stability, and mobility. As an experienced older adult fitness instructor Krista will be able to offer options for individuals depending on their current level of fitness. Some exercises will be done seated in a chair, but most will be done standing behind or beside your chair. Come prepared for a little bit of everything; cardio, weights/strength, core, and balance exercises! This class is a drop-in and free to attend.
Warm up an Weights runs Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in the Lower Games Room at McDonnel Street Community Centre.
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 or Miskin Law Community Complex during regular operating hours.
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.
Tuesday, June 3
Friday, June 6
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!
Painting Workshop - "Spontaneous Arrangement"
Cost: $37.50
June 11: 5:30 - 8 p.m.
June 26: 2:30 - 5 p.m.
Painting Workshop - Alleyway Afternoon
Cost: $37.50
July 7: 5 - 7:30 p.m.
July 21: 2:30 - 5 p.m.
Painting Workshop - Stories in Silhouette
Cost: $37.50
August 11: 5 - 7:30 p.m.
August 18: 2:30 - 5 p.m.
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 games like Baseball and Hi Out. 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.
Contact Us
City Hall
500 George St. N.
Peterborough, ON
K9H 3R9
Phone: 705-742-7777
Toll Free: 1-855-738-3755
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