Parent and Tot Skating is returning for the 2023/2024 season. 

When: Mondays from 9am-10am

Cost: Participants encouraged to purchase a Drop-In Pass (click here for details), Cost without a Drop-In Pass: $3.00 per person (cash only) 

Adult skate is returning to the BOCC for the 2023/2024 season.

When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 12pm-1pm 

Cost: Participants encouraged to purchase a Drop-In Pass (click here for details), Cost without a Drop-In Pass: $3.00 per person (cash only) 

Join our Chess Club to practice, learn, and sharpen your chess skills in a family friendly environment.

Drop-in · No registration required.  All ages and skill levels welcome (supervised youth please) 

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For more information, contact PSPL at 705-746-9601 or askus@pspl.ca

Adult skate is returning to the BOCC for the 2023/2024 season.

When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 12pm-1pm 

Cost: Participants encouraged to purchase a Drop-In Pass (click here for details), Cost without a Drop-In Pass: $3.00 per person (cash only) 

Join us in the library auditorium for a bi-weekly chess club!

FREE • Drop-in program • All skill levels welcome

On the following dates:

Jan 23rd, Feb 6th & 20th, Mar 5th & 19th, and Apr 2nd

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For more information, contact PSPL at 705-746-9601 or askus@pspl.ca

Pickleball is a game similar to tennis, played on a smaller court with paddles and a wiffle ball. Pickleball offers participants a terrific workout and social opportunities. 

To ensure participant safety, and fairness of access to all, drop-in pickleball spots will be available for reservation 6 days in advance of drop-in timeslots. Drop-In Pickleball will be limited to 16 participants, to avoid disappointment, pre-registration is highly recommended. Please visit our website here for pre-registration details: www.parrysound.ca/adultprograms 

Open Division (evening):

Where: Bobby Orr Community Centre, 7 Mary Street

When: Tuesdays, 5:00pm-7:00pm, beginning Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Cost: Participants encouraged to purchase a Drop-In Pass (Drop-In Pass Details: www.parrysound.ca/adultprograms), Cost without a Drop-In Pass: $3.00 per person (cash only) 

Pickleball is a game similar to tennis, played on a smaller court with paddles and a wiffle ball. Pickleball offers participants a terrific workout and social opportunities. 

To ensure participant safety, and fairness of access to all, drop-in pickleball spots will be available for reservation 6 days in advance of drop-in timeslots. Drop-In Pickleball will be limited to 16 participants, to avoid disappointment, pre-registration is highly recommended. Pre-registration details available here: www.parrysound.ca/adultprograms 

Competitive (daytime): 

Where: Bobby Orr Community Centre, 7 Mary Street

When: Wednesdays, 9:00am-11:00am, beginning Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Cost: Participants encouraged to purchase a Drop-In Pass (Drop-in Pass details available here: www.parrysound.ca/adultprograms), Cost without a Drop-In Pass: $3.00 per person (cash only) 

Pickleball is a game similar to tennis, played on a smaller court with paddles and a wiffle ball. Pickleball offers participants a terrific workout and social opportunities. 

To ensure participant safety, and fairness of access to all, drop-in pickleball spots will be available for reservation 6 days in advance of drop-in timeslots. Drop-In Pickleball will be limited to 16 participants, to avoid disappointment, pre-registration is highly recommended. Pre-registration details available on our website here: www.parrysound.ca/adultprograms 

Recreational (daytime):

Where: Bobby Orr Community Centre, 7 Mary Street

When: Wednesdays, 11:00am-1:00pm, beginning Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Cost: Participants encouraged to purchase a Drop-In Pass (Drop-In Pass details: www.parrysound.ca/adultprograms), Cost without a Drop-In Pass: $3.00 per person (cash only) 

Adult skate is returning to the BOCC for the 2023/2024 season.

When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursdays from 12pm-1pm 

Cost: Participants encouraged to purchase a Drop-In Pass (click here for details), Cost without a Drop-In Pass: $3.00 per person (cash only) 

Intro to Yoga

Wednesdays @ 1:30 to 2:15 PM

Program run to November 27th, 2024.

Intro to yoga with certified Yoga Instructor Ellen Koennecke, of Yoga in the Sound.  Located in the library auditorium. (not wheelchair accessible)

Drop-in · $5 per session • No registration required.

​For more information, contact PSPL at 705-746-9601 or askus@pspl.ca

Floor Curling is a modified version of the Olympic sport of curling with one major difference – no ice!  It offers participants a great introduction to the game, or a way to continue your love for the game beyond the ice surface.

Where: Bobby Orr Community Centre (Stanley Cup Hall), 7 Mary St, Parry Sound, ON P2A 1C8

When: Wednesdays, 2:00 - 4:00 PM 

What to Bring: Players should bring clean running shoes to play.  All equipment is provided!

Cost: Participants encouraged to purchase a Drop-In Pass (details here: www.parrysound.ca/adultprograms), Cost without a Drop-In Pass: $3.00 per person (cash only) 

Practice your language skills with other French speakers in Parry Sound.  Join us at the library for a weekly casual French Group. (not formal lessons)

Drop-in • All skill levels welcome

Located in the auditorium (not wheelchair accessible)

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For more information, contact PSPL at 705-746-9601 or askus@pspl.ca 

No partner is necessary for this drop-in dance activity! 

Line Dancing is a great activity for maintaining flexibility and balance, and is just downright run! 

No experience required, all abilities welcome.

Where: Bobby Orr Community Centre, 7 Mary Street

When: Thursdays, 9:30am-11:30am, beginning September 14, 2023

Cost: Participants encouraged to purchase a Drop-In Pass (Drop-In Pass Details: www.parrysound.ca/adultprograms ), Cost without a Drop-In Pass: $3.00 per person (cash only) 

Adult skate is returning to the BOCC for the 2023/2024 season.

When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 12pm-1pm 

Cost: Participants encouraged to purchase a Drop-In Pass (click here for details), Cost without a Drop-In Pass: $3.00 per person (cash only) 

Presentation by a CRA Thursday, April 4th @ 12:15 to 1 PM

 Learn about the benefits and credits available to you such as the GST/HST, Disability Tax Credit (DTC), Canada Child Benefit (CCB), Canada’s Workers Benefit, Canada Carbon Rebate.

CVITP & Benefit Outreach Officer Booth - 10 AM to 3 PM

 CVITP & Benefit Officer will be available to assist you in-person to answer questions and find free tax filing clinics.

Homeschool Skating is available on Thursday afternoons from 1pm-2pm at the Bobby Orr Community Centre. 

When: Thursdays from 1pm-2pm

**Please note: Homeschool skate has been rescheduled on February 08, March 07 and March 21 to 10am-11am

Cost: Participants encouraged to purchase a Drop-In Pass (click here for details), Cost without a Drop-In Pass: $3.00 per adult (cash only) 

Floor shuffleboard is now being offered in the Town of Parry Sound.  All equipment is provided, no experience necessary.  Come out for an afternoon of activity, socializing, and fun!  Please bring a pair of clean running shoes to play.

Where: Bobby Orr Community Centre (Stanley Cup Hall), 7 Mary St, Parry Sound, ON P2A 1C8

When: Thursdays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

What to Bring: Players should bring clean running shoes to play.  All equipment is provided!

Cost: Participants encouraged to purchase a Drop-In Pass (details here: www.parrysound.ca/adultprograms), Cost without a Drop-In Pass: $3.00 per person (cash only) 

Knitting Club

Fridays @ 11 AM (Feb. 2nd to Apr. 26th, 2024)

Come to Parry Sound Public Library for a social knitting club!  Meet on the main level of the library to knit, mingle and share tips and techniques with other local knitters. * Please note: there will be no meeting on Friday, March 29th, as the library is closed for Good Friday.

Drop-in • No registration required 

​For more information, contact PSPL at 705-746-9601 or askus@pspl.ca 

Boost your health in Winter and Spring! Join us in the Hart Room at the Bobby Orr Community Center (second floor).

Workout is suitable for all fitness levels and body types. If you are active and want to maintain an active lifestyle this class is for you. If you are beginning to exercise, modifications are suggested to decrease difficulty or intensity to help you on your journey to well-being.

Approx. 60 min. Standing and Barre Workout. We use a chair for the barre portion (but we are not sitting)! The barre component is used to stretch and strengthen the hip joint and for deep leg and glute stretches.

This full-body toning, conditioning and energizing workout results in improved mobility, strength, posture and greater energy.

Dynamic fluid movements focus on:

• Build strength in muscle groups that are often overlooked to prevent injuries,
• Boost cardiovascular system,
• Strengthen the core,
• Leg and glute strengthening,
• Compound movements to intelligently activate more than one musclegroup at a time,
• Move your fascia and connective tissue to relieve stiffness in joints including the spine,
• Improve balance and muscular endurance
• Classes are ALWAYS low impact for protecting our joints with an emphasis on body alignment,
• Classes are ALWAYS full body to rebalance the muscle the groups from head to toe.

 You will leave feeling invigorated and move throughout your day with greater ease and well-being.

Bring exercise mat and water bottle. 
Drop In $15/class or purchase a class pass.
Check out details of class pass in FAQ section www.essentricswithcaroline.ca

Visit www.essentricswithcaroline.ca for class schedule and a variety of workouts offered in Parry Sound and Humphrey.

Participants are asked to read, review and sign waiver.  

Join us for an Ice Painting Party on the Ice Surface at the Bobby Orr Community Centre! 

Register today to reserve a section of the 2023/24 Ice Surface for your family to decorate. This is a "skate free" event, no skates will be allowed on the ice surface. Boots/shoes & Helmets are REQUIRED! 

Pre-registration is required for this event- registration closes Wednesday, April 03, 2024: 

Online: Click here to register online

In person: Visit the Town Office at 52 Seguin Street, Parry Sound, Monday-Friday between 8:30am-4:30pm to register. 

Date: Sunday, April 07, 2024

Time: 10am-12pm

Cost: $5.00 per paint brush

Click here for program flyer

Join our Chess Club to practice, learn, and sharpen your chess skills in a family friendly environment.

Drop-in · No registration required.  All ages and skill levels welcome (supervised youth please) 

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For more information, contact PSPL at 705-746-9601 or askus@pspl.ca

Weekly on Tuesdays @ 11 am

April 9th to June 11th, 2024

 Mindful creative sessions. Visual journaling using mixed media

Materials and journals available • Free drop-in program

Located in the library auditorium (not wheelchair accessible)

Pickleball is a game similar to tennis, played on a smaller court with paddles and a wiffle ball. Pickleball offers participants a terrific workout and social opportunities. 

To ensure participant safety, and fairness of access to all, drop-in pickleball spots will be available for reservation 6 days in advance of drop-in timeslots. Drop-In Pickleball will be limited to 16 participants, to avoid disappointment, pre-registration is highly recommended. Please visit our website here for pre-registration details: www.parrysound.ca/adultprograms 

Open Division (evening):

Where: Bobby Orr Community Centre, 7 Mary Street

When: Tuesdays, 5:00pm-7:00pm, beginning Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Cost: Participants encouraged to purchase a Drop-In Pass (Drop-In Pass Details: www.parrysound.ca/adultprograms), Cost without a Drop-In Pass: $3.00 per person (cash only) 

Pickleball is a game similar to tennis, played on a smaller court with paddles and a wiffle ball. Pickleball offers participants a terrific workout and social opportunities. 

To ensure participant safety, and fairness of access to all, drop-in pickleball spots will be available for reservation 6 days in advance of drop-in timeslots. Drop-In Pickleball will be limited to 16 participants, to avoid disappointment, pre-registration is highly recommended. Pre-registration details available here: www.parrysound.ca/adultprograms 

Competitive (daytime): 

Where: Bobby Orr Community Centre, 7 Mary Street

When: Wednesdays, 9:00am-11:00am, beginning Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Cost: Participants encouraged to purchase a Drop-In Pass (Drop-in Pass details available here: www.parrysound.ca/adultprograms), Cost without a Drop-In Pass: $3.00 per person (cash only) 

Pickleball is a game similar to tennis, played on a smaller court with paddles and a wiffle ball. Pickleball offers participants a terrific workout and social opportunities. 

To ensure participant safety, and fairness of access to all, drop-in pickleball spots will be available for reservation 6 days in advance of drop-in timeslots. Drop-In Pickleball will be limited to 16 participants, to avoid disappointment, pre-registration is highly recommended. Pre-registration details available on our website here: www.parrysound.ca/adultprograms 

Recreational (daytime):

Where: Bobby Orr Community Centre, 7 Mary Street

When: Wednesdays, 11:00am-1:00pm, beginning Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Cost: Participants encouraged to purchase a Drop-In Pass (Drop-In Pass details: www.parrysound.ca/adultprograms), Cost without a Drop-In Pass: $3.00 per person (cash only)