Year in Review - 2023
Events
On October 27, the centre opened its doors to the children of the community to celebrate Halloween with a very successful party, enjoyed by many, young and old alike.
On December 09, the centre hosted a Children’s Christmas Party. We had a great time and were lucky enough to have a visit from Santa Claus himself!
The centre was fortunate this year to host a display of crosses in observance of Remembrance Day. This initiative was led by Faye Gallant Rosenberg as a way to recognize the contribution of members of the Pointe du Chêne community during World War I, World War II and the Korean War. With the help of Susie and Taylor Wallace, along with former Board Member Reg Smith, crosses were built and assembled on the front lawn of the centre. There are plans to make this an annual event as the feedback received has been positive from all who were able to take time to stop in and view the display.
Centre Rentals
The centre continues to be a very popular location for many groups, events and celebrations. Over the past year, the centre has hosted a wide variety of events such as (but not limited to):
Workout Room
The workout room has recently expanded and it now encompasses two rooms within the centre. All machines have been recently serviced to ensure that they are in good working condition for our community. A huge Thank You to our volunteers, Bill Savoie and Reg Smith, as they make it possible to open the workout rooms to the community with their continued dedication to supervising the facility.
Rink
Our rink has gone through a significant number of upgrades in recent months. Some of the most notable changes include:
Our splash pad had another successful summer and provided a great option for people looking to cool off during the humid days in July and August.
Playground
Our playground continues to be a popular feature for many in the community. We recently added two new swings and will look into possible equipment additions in 2024. Stay tuned for more news on our playground in 2024 as we work on a dedication ceremony that will see one of our local veterans recognized with their name on the playground.
Events
On October 27, the centre opened its doors to the children of the community to celebrate Halloween with a very successful party, enjoyed by many, young and old alike.
On December 09, the centre hosted a Children’s Christmas Party. We had a great time and were lucky enough to have a visit from Santa Claus himself!
The centre was fortunate this year to host a display of crosses in observance of Remembrance Day. This initiative was led by Faye Gallant Rosenberg as a way to recognize the contribution of members of the Pointe du Chêne community during World War I, World War II and the Korean War. With the help of Susie and Taylor Wallace, along with former Board Member Reg Smith, crosses were built and assembled on the front lawn of the centre. There are plans to make this an annual event as the feedback received has been positive from all who were able to take time to stop in and view the display.
Centre Rentals
The centre continues to be a very popular location for many groups, events and celebrations. Over the past year, the centre has hosted a wide variety of events such as (but not limited to):
- Zumba classes
- Yin Yoga classes
- Chair Yoga classes
- Pilates classes
- Local Cadet Program (ongoing) - Unit 1535
- Provincial Chess Tournament
- Regular meetings for local groups
- Birthday parties, baby showers, receptions, etc.
Workout Room
The workout room has recently expanded and it now encompasses two rooms within the centre. All machines have been recently serviced to ensure that they are in good working condition for our community. A huge Thank You to our volunteers, Bill Savoie and Reg Smith, as they make it possible to open the workout rooms to the community with their continued dedication to supervising the facility.
Rink
Our rink has gone through a significant number of upgrades in recent months. Some of the most notable changes include:
- the boards were replaced around the ice surface.
- the rink shack expanded to include a new bathroom.
Our splash pad had another successful summer and provided a great option for people looking to cool off during the humid days in July and August.
Playground
Our playground continues to be a popular feature for many in the community. We recently added two new swings and will look into possible equipment additions in 2024. Stay tuned for more news on our playground in 2024 as we work on a dedication ceremony that will see one of our local veterans recognized with their name on the playground.