Do you have recreation ideas or suggestions? please reach Out!
Please scroll down on this page to view listing of programs by month and for new classes that have been added.
How do I register?
Fill out/submit the registration form or
Drop by our office at 55B McArthur Avenue or
Email: wrrdassist@gmail.com or
Phone your registration to: (204) 345-8816
Registration (including payment) must be submitted before the registration deadline
Fill out/submit the registration form or
Drop by our office at 55B McArthur Avenue or
Email: wrrdassist@gmail.com or
Phone your registration to: (204) 345-8816
Registration (including payment) must be submitted before the registration deadline
PAYMENT METHODS
*cash
*cheques made out to Winnipeg River Recreation (WRRD)
* e-transfers sent to wrrdassist@gmail.com
If paying by etransfer, please send a separate email with:
-The name of the program/class you are registering for
-The name(s) of the participants taking part in the program/class
-A phone number you can be contacted at
-The password used for the etransfer
*cash
*cheques made out to Winnipeg River Recreation (WRRD)
* e-transfers sent to wrrdassist@gmail.com
If paying by etransfer, please send a separate email with:
-The name of the program/class you are registering for
-The name(s) of the participants taking part in the program/class
-A phone number you can be contacted at
-The password used for the etransfer
Refund/Cancellation Policy:
When registration is below the minimum amount required by the instructor, Winnipeg River Recreation(WRRD) reserves the right to cancel the program.
Programs may be cancelled or rescheduled (at WRRD and/or the program instructors’ discretion) due to unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather, instructor cancellation, or facility conflict. If the rescheduled class does not suit the program participant, a refund will be provided for the class(es) missed.
When a class is cancelled by WRRD for any reason, participants will receive a full refund for that class via cheque, or a credit towards a future class at the registrant’s request.
Withdrawal Policy:
For single day classes, refund requests must be received in writing to WRRD before the registration deadline(usually 1-2 weeks before the class date) and may be subject to a $10 admin fee. Refunds after the registration deadline will be on a case-by-case basis. For multi-week programs, a refund may be requested in writing after the first class. A pro-rated refund will be issued less a $10 admin fee. Refunds after the second class will be on a case-by-case basis. Refunds will not be issued for no shows or for amounts less than $10.
If a participant is paying by cheque and the cheque does not clear, an NSF and processing fee of $25 will be charged to the participant and any subsequent payments will need to be made by cash or etransfer.
When registration is below the minimum amount required by the instructor, Winnipeg River Recreation(WRRD) reserves the right to cancel the program.
Programs may be cancelled or rescheduled (at WRRD and/or the program instructors’ discretion) due to unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather, instructor cancellation, or facility conflict. If the rescheduled class does not suit the program participant, a refund will be provided for the class(es) missed.
When a class is cancelled by WRRD for any reason, participants will receive a full refund for that class via cheque, or a credit towards a future class at the registrant’s request.
Withdrawal Policy:
For single day classes, refund requests must be received in writing to WRRD before the registration deadline(usually 1-2 weeks before the class date) and may be subject to a $10 admin fee. Refunds after the registration deadline will be on a case-by-case basis. For multi-week programs, a refund may be requested in writing after the first class. A pro-rated refund will be issued less a $10 admin fee. Refunds after the second class will be on a case-by-case basis. Refunds will not be issued for no shows or for amounts less than $10.
If a participant is paying by cheque and the cheque does not clear, an NSF and processing fee of $25 will be charged to the participant and any subsequent payments will need to be made by cash or etransfer.
Drop In Classes
Mature Adult Exercise Class
This hour-long class consists of 25 minutes of low impact aerobic activity to music, followed by resistance training with light weights for muscular endurance, strength, and power. Exercises for balance and stretches for flexibility round out the class, for a total body focus. Modifications can be made for those with mobility issues or physical limitations. For those who haven’t exercised in a while, “low and slow” is the way to go, and this class is a good place to start.
12 weeks
Dates: Mondays, September 12 – December 12 (No class Oct. 10 – Thanksgiving, and Oct. 31 – facility unavailable)
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Lac du Bonnet Community Centre
Cost: $6.00/class drop-in or $30 for six weeks
Functional Fitness for Life (formerly 40/30/20)
This one-and-a-half-hour class consists of 40 minutes of low impact aerobics, with a long gentle warm-up leading to more vigorous low impact movement to music, followed by a cool down to bring heart rates down gradually. This is followed by a combination of resistance training to build strength and improve muscular endurance using weights and different resistance equipment, balance activities, and stretching to help to improve flexibility and joint mobility. There is an emphasis on breathing to relax and release tension.
11 Weeks
Dates: Thursdays, September 15 – December 1 (No class Oct. 13 – facility unavailable)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Lac du Bonnet Community Centre
Cost: $10/class drop-in
This hour-long class consists of 25 minutes of low impact aerobic activity to music, followed by resistance training with light weights for muscular endurance, strength, and power. Exercises for balance and stretches for flexibility round out the class, for a total body focus. Modifications can be made for those with mobility issues or physical limitations. For those who haven’t exercised in a while, “low and slow” is the way to go, and this class is a good place to start.
12 weeks
Dates: Mondays, September 12 – December 12 (No class Oct. 10 – Thanksgiving, and Oct. 31 – facility unavailable)
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Lac du Bonnet Community Centre
Cost: $6.00/class drop-in or $30 for six weeks
Functional Fitness for Life (formerly 40/30/20)
This one-and-a-half-hour class consists of 40 minutes of low impact aerobics, with a long gentle warm-up leading to more vigorous low impact movement to music, followed by a cool down to bring heart rates down gradually. This is followed by a combination of resistance training to build strength and improve muscular endurance using weights and different resistance equipment, balance activities, and stretching to help to improve flexibility and joint mobility. There is an emphasis on breathing to relax and release tension.
11 Weeks
Dates: Thursdays, September 15 – December 1 (No class Oct. 13 – facility unavailable)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Lac du Bonnet Community Centre
Cost: $10/class drop-in
October
Basic Drawing for Beginners
Designed for students who have little or no drawing experience, this course provides an introduction to basic techniques and fundamental concepts of drawing. You will develop observation skills while working with a variety of subjects, including still life studies and the human form. This course is a great confidence builder before attempting other media. The registration fee includes all supplies as well as 6 sessions working with qualified art instructor Mary Louise Chown who is a trained teacher, Fine Arts graduate and well known Winnipeg storyteller. She works mostly in mixed media, including acrylic, pen and ink, conte chalk and oil pastel.
6weeks
Dates: Tuesdays, October 11-November 15
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Lac du Bonnet Senior School
Cost: $95
Registration form
Pre-registration/payment required before October 3 to secure a spot
Designed for students who have little or no drawing experience, this course provides an introduction to basic techniques and fundamental concepts of drawing. You will develop observation skills while working with a variety of subjects, including still life studies and the human form. This course is a great confidence builder before attempting other media. The registration fee includes all supplies as well as 6 sessions working with qualified art instructor Mary Louise Chown who is a trained teacher, Fine Arts graduate and well known Winnipeg storyteller. She works mostly in mixed media, including acrylic, pen and ink, conte chalk and oil pastel.
6weeks
Dates: Tuesdays, October 11-November 15
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Lac du Bonnet Senior School
Cost: $95
Registration form
Pre-registration/payment required before October 3 to secure a spot
Beginner Stained Glass
Join our amazing stained glass instructors Len and Ann for a fun filled day learning the basics of stained glass. This is a complete course including instruction, tools, and materials which will enable anyone to learn the basics of foil stained glass. This class will take students through the entire process from planning, preparing a pattern, choosing the glass, cutting, grinding, filing, soldering, and finishing their products.
All supplies are included, but please bring a lunch!
Date: Saturday, October 15
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Lac du Bonnet Community Centre: Small hall
Cost: $75/person
Registration form
Pre-registration/payment required before October 6 to secure a spot
Join our amazing stained glass instructors Len and Ann for a fun filled day learning the basics of stained glass. This is a complete course including instruction, tools, and materials which will enable anyone to learn the basics of foil stained glass. This class will take students through the entire process from planning, preparing a pattern, choosing the glass, cutting, grinding, filing, soldering, and finishing their products.
All supplies are included, but please bring a lunch!
Date: Saturday, October 15
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Lac du Bonnet Community Centre: Small hall
Cost: $75/person
Registration form
Pre-registration/payment required before October 6 to secure a spot
Hatha Yoga with Fran
Hatha Yoga refers to a set of physical poses (asanas) designed to align the muscles and bones and open the many energy channels of the body, especially the spine, so that energy can flow freely.
Hatha yoga is intended to create a balance of strength and flexibility in the body as well as a balance of effort and surrender in each pose. A Powerful tool for self-transformation, Hatha yoga requires that one pay special attention to the breath, which helps calm the fluctuations of the mind. This allows the practitioner to become more present in the unfolding of each moment, resulting in more awareness and relaxation. This style of yoga provides a great stretch and strengthens the body.
The use of props and modifications will be used if necessary, so that even those with health restrictions or decreased range of motion can enjoy the benefits of a traditional practice.
Please bring your own yoga mat, block and belt
9 Weeks
Dates: Mondays, October 17-December 12
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Lac du Bonnet Community Centre
Cost: $90/9 weeks or $12/class drop in
Registration form
Pre-registration/payment required before October 3 (Min 10 full session registrations needed to run the class)
Chair Yoga with Fran
Have you never tried yoga because you felt you were not flexible enough, not strong enough, weren’t good at balance....don’t have enough time?
Is your body suffering from chronic stress and tension that you’ve placed on it from sitting at your desk job all day?
Have you always wanted to try yoga but never had the confidence?
If this sounds like you....this class is for you!
We will be using a mat, props and chairs so that those with limited mobility will be able to benefit from yoga poses adaptations. Even office workers can take advantage of chair yoga’s adaptations to sneak in some stretches at work.
Take an hour from your day and join us for a relaxing yoga class where our intention is to cultivate mental clarity and calmness; relieve chronic stress patterns in the body along with building physical strength and flexibility.
Please bring your own yoga mat, block and belt
9 Weeks
Dates: Wednesdays, October 19-December 14
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Location: Lac du Bonnet Community Centre (October 26 class @ St. Johns Hall 86 McArthur Ave)
Cost: $90/9 weeks or $12/class drop in
Registration form
Pre-registration/payment required before October 3 (Min 10 full session registrations needed to run the class)
Hatha Yoga refers to a set of physical poses (asanas) designed to align the muscles and bones and open the many energy channels of the body, especially the spine, so that energy can flow freely.
Hatha yoga is intended to create a balance of strength and flexibility in the body as well as a balance of effort and surrender in each pose. A Powerful tool for self-transformation, Hatha yoga requires that one pay special attention to the breath, which helps calm the fluctuations of the mind. This allows the practitioner to become more present in the unfolding of each moment, resulting in more awareness and relaxation. This style of yoga provides a great stretch and strengthens the body.
The use of props and modifications will be used if necessary, so that even those with health restrictions or decreased range of motion can enjoy the benefits of a traditional practice.
Please bring your own yoga mat, block and belt
9 Weeks
Dates: Mondays, October 17-December 12
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Lac du Bonnet Community Centre
Cost: $90/9 weeks or $12/class drop in
Registration form
Pre-registration/payment required before October 3 (Min 10 full session registrations needed to run the class)
Chair Yoga with Fran
Have you never tried yoga because you felt you were not flexible enough, not strong enough, weren’t good at balance....don’t have enough time?
Is your body suffering from chronic stress and tension that you’ve placed on it from sitting at your desk job all day?
Have you always wanted to try yoga but never had the confidence?
If this sounds like you....this class is for you!
We will be using a mat, props and chairs so that those with limited mobility will be able to benefit from yoga poses adaptations. Even office workers can take advantage of chair yoga’s adaptations to sneak in some stretches at work.
Take an hour from your day and join us for a relaxing yoga class where our intention is to cultivate mental clarity and calmness; relieve chronic stress patterns in the body along with building physical strength and flexibility.
Please bring your own yoga mat, block and belt
9 Weeks
Dates: Wednesdays, October 19-December 14
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Location: Lac du Bonnet Community Centre (October 26 class @ St. Johns Hall 86 McArthur Ave)
Cost: $90/9 weeks or $12/class drop in
Registration form
Pre-registration/payment required before October 3 (Min 10 full session registrations needed to run the class)
FoodSafe Level 1: Certified Food Handler Training Program
COURSE OUTLINE
-Microbiology: Basic introduction to food Microbiology
-Foodborne Illness: Common foodborne illnesses, their causes and preventative measures
-Health and Hygiene: Proper personal hygienic practices and good health
-Serving and Dispensing: Proper techniques for food service and display
-Food Safety Plans: Using HACCP to develop food safety plans
-Food Protection: Safe food preparation and handling procedures
-Receiving and Storage: Factors involved in receiving and storing food
-Cleaning and Sanitizing: Correct dishwashing facilities, techniques, approved sanitizers and proper utensil storage
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
-All owners, managers and supervisors of food service establishments.
-All food service personnel who are responsible for the receiving, preparing and serving of food in restaurants, churches, community centres, day cares, and temporary food establishments.
NOTE:
-In accordance with the City of Winnipeg Food Service Bylaw: No person shall operate a food service establishment unless the person in charge has successfully completed the Certified Food Handler Training program.
-Food Service Establishments with less than 5 Food Handlers must have a person on staff who has successfully completed an approved food handler training program.
-Exams will be marked immediately and scores will be provided.
Date: Tuesday, October 25
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm (Please bring a lunch)
Location: St. Johns Heritage Church & Arts Centre (86 McArthur Ave)
Cost: $55
Registration form
Pre-registration/payment required before October 17
COURSE OUTLINE
-Microbiology: Basic introduction to food Microbiology
-Foodborne Illness: Common foodborne illnesses, their causes and preventative measures
-Health and Hygiene: Proper personal hygienic practices and good health
-Serving and Dispensing: Proper techniques for food service and display
-Food Safety Plans: Using HACCP to develop food safety plans
-Food Protection: Safe food preparation and handling procedures
-Receiving and Storage: Factors involved in receiving and storing food
-Cleaning and Sanitizing: Correct dishwashing facilities, techniques, approved sanitizers and proper utensil storage
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
-All owners, managers and supervisors of food service establishments.
-All food service personnel who are responsible for the receiving, preparing and serving of food in restaurants, churches, community centres, day cares, and temporary food establishments.
NOTE:
-In accordance with the City of Winnipeg Food Service Bylaw: No person shall operate a food service establishment unless the person in charge has successfully completed the Certified Food Handler Training program.
-Food Service Establishments with less than 5 Food Handlers must have a person on staff who has successfully completed an approved food handler training program.
-Exams will be marked immediately and scores will be provided.
Date: Tuesday, October 25
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm (Please bring a lunch)
Location: St. Johns Heritage Church & Arts Centre (86 McArthur Ave)
Cost: $55
Registration form
Pre-registration/payment required before October 17
Trunk or Treat
Date: Saturday, October 29
Time: 3:00-5:00pm
Location: TBD
More info to come!
Date: Saturday, October 29
Time: 3:00-5:00pm
Location: TBD
More info to come!
November
LAC DU BONNET CHRISTMAS CRAFT & GIFT SALE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2022
10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
LAC DU BONNET COMMUNITY CENTRE
Click here for a list of vendors
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2022
10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
LAC DU BONNET COMMUNITY CENTRE
Click here for a list of vendors
Beginner watercolour Painting -Lakeside landscape
Relax and reconnect with the natural beauty around us as we explore photographs of local landscapes and create artwork from the amazing areas surrounding us. In this beginner friendly workshop, you will get to know watercolour paints and learn the skills and techniques you need to create soft, beautiful landscape paintings. All supplies included.
Date: Wednesday, November 23
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Lac du Bonnet Senior School- Home ec room
Cost: $55
Registration form
Registration/payment deadline November 14
Relax and reconnect with the natural beauty around us as we explore photographs of local landscapes and create artwork from the amazing areas surrounding us. In this beginner friendly workshop, you will get to know watercolour paints and learn the skills and techniques you need to create soft, beautiful landscape paintings. All supplies included.
Date: Wednesday, November 23
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Lac du Bonnet Senior School- Home ec room
Cost: $55
Registration form
Registration/payment deadline November 14
December
Acrylic painting - getting started
Create and unwind as we explore acrylic painting together. In this workshop you will learn the basics of painting with acrylic paints. You will get to know the fundamentals from your art supplies, to colour mixing and proper wash up. We will finish the class with a soft abstract landscape painting. All supplies included.
Date: Friday, December 9
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Lac du Bonnet Senior School- Home ec room
Cost: $55
Registration form
Registration/payment deadline November 28
Create and unwind as we explore acrylic painting together. In this workshop you will learn the basics of painting with acrylic paints. You will get to know the fundamentals from your art supplies, to colour mixing and proper wash up. We will finish the class with a soft abstract landscape painting. All supplies included.
Date: Friday, December 9
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Lac du Bonnet Senior School- Home ec room
Cost: $55
Registration form
Registration/payment deadline November 28
