New Glasgow Recreation
111 Provost Street B2H 2P5 New Glasgow, NS, Canada

Winter biking isn't just for hardcore cyclists. Move your body more this winter by choosing active transportation and biking year-round! With a little extra attention to your riding technique and some consideration of your clothing and gear choice, you too can ride your bike year-round. This article (linked below) from the Halifax Cycling Coalition is a great source of information on winter cycling and the staff over at Pictou County Cycle Ltd have a wealth of knowledge to help you stay on your bike this winter. Cycling in Winter: https://cyclehalifax.ca/cycling-in-winter/

Need some inspiration for getting and staying active during the winter months? Join Participaction's True North Challenge with a team of up to 8 people for a chance to win awesome prizes, like a $500 Sport Chek gift card for every team member! Download the ParticipACTION app here https://www.participaction.com/en-ca/programs/app and rally your team today. The challenge runs from Jan 18th 31st. #TrueNorthMove #EverythingGetsBetter

Story Time with Mrs. Claus If you're looking for a quiet, holiday themed activity to enjoy with your family today, check out the Town of New Glasgow's Story Time with Mrs. Claus series. One Christmas in Lunenburg by Amy Bennet ... It's Christmas, David! by David Shannon Arthur's Christmas by Marv Brown Frosty the Snowman from the Classic Holiday Collection A Very Special Christmas Activity Mortimer's Christmas Manger by Jane Chapman and Karma Wilson Visit the following link to read with Mrs. Claus. http://bit.ly/3p0Y2iH Happy Holidays!

Welcome, everyone, to the Nova Scotia Virtual Ride! What is the Nova Scotia Virtual Ride? Starting on January 16th, Route541.com will begin its next event. Rou...te541.com will launch the Nova Scotia Virtual Ride around the shoreline of Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Virtual Ride is a bike ride around the province. A virtual ride is one where participants register to ride/cycle a distance (e.g., 5 km) but complete the ride on their own, in their own communities (or while using a trainer). As participants move through the route, they will unlock pictures, news stories and videos from the region they have reached. The goal is to help the participant feel as if they are learning and visiting through different areas of Nova Scotia. As participants ride a distance, they can upload their completed rides to the route541.com website manually or they can sync their Strava account to the site, which will showcase their progress on the map. All participants will have a labelled marker on the map to identity their place along the route. Below you can find the route. The start line is the Black Rock Light house In total the route is 2375km. The participants have until Nov 30th to complete which will work out to a ride of 7km per day. What charity will Route541.com be working with for the Nova Scotia Virtual Series? We are looking at working with two charities for this event. 1.) Shelter Nova Scotia 2.) Wyatt’s Warriors Will there be any swag for participants of the Nova Scotia Virtual Series? We are trying to keep the cost very affordable. At completion of each region, the participant will receive a PDF via email of the with a picture from the region they just completed. It will be high res and they can print off. We are also reviewing the idea to create a custom post card to be mailed from the nearest post office to the Black Rock Light house. More to come on that.

Are you a female board member, sport administrator or leader? Are you interested in getting involved in your sport or your child(ren)'s sport(s)? This FREE learning series is for you! Female Sport Leadership Development Series:... January 13th Leading with Confidence February 10th Safe Sport and Inclusion from a board perspective March 10th Understanding the Sport System and Board Basics April 14th Gender Diversity and Inclusion, Why does it matter? May 12th Session Topic to be determined by participants To register for the leadership sessions: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/female-sport-leadership-series- Please share! Pictou County Lightning Basketball Association Pictou County Athletics Pictou County Invasion Volleyball PCMHA Pictou County Mariners Northern Nova United Soccer Club Pictou County Rugby Club Pictou County Mini and Rookie Rugby Pictou County Ultimate Mariposa East Skating Centre New Glasgow Kinsmen Minor Baseball Pictou County Gymnastics Club Sport Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Government Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic Support4Sport

The West Side Community Centre's Food Drive is this Sunday, December 13. Head on over to their Facebook page and enter their contest for a chance to win a Sobeys gift card!

Looking for a fun way to spend time with your bubble this holiday season? Use the Town of New Glasgow's Holiday Walking Tour Map to check out the most festive properties in New Glasgow this year. The map offers 7 pre-planned walking routes ranging from 1.29km to 3.55km long (15 - 40 minutes). The homes and businesses who have entered the Holiday Decorating Contest are highlighted on the map along with some other special locations to visit. Tag us in your photos with... #NewGlasGLOWS. See you outside! MAP: https://bit.ly/holidaywalkingtour

The New Glasgow Fire Dept - Station 33 will be escorting Santa, Mrs.Claus, his elves and Frosty around New Glasgow TONIGHT. They will start in the South End at 5:30pm, then ride through the North End and finish on the West Side by 9:00pm. Have a safe & merry Christmas!

Recreation Nova Scotia's Winter tidbit #3: Move More Focus on feeling good rather than drastic changes and outcomes. When you move more, you feel good. It’s that simple. Adding small, short bouts of movement every day make a big difference. Unplug from devices when possible. Listening to nature and your surroundings can be as motivating and calming as your favourite tunes. Learn more ways to feel better this winter in this blog post: http://ow.ly/fNnB50D6FfL... #WinterTidbit #TakeTheRoofOffWinter #MoveMore

Check out our Y on the Move Snowshoeing series! 15 Jan (Smelt Bk) - 7 km relatively easy out-and-back course with one big uphill/ downhill 29 & 31 Jan (Abercrom...bie) - 6-7 km easy to moderate loop course with rolling hills 12 Feb (Fitzpatrick Mtn) - 6-7 km moderate loop course with long uphill followed by long downhill 26 & 28 Feb (Melmerby/Roy Is) - 6 km easy out and back course with beach and flat trail 5 & 7 Mar (Juniper Head) - 6.5 km moderate out and back course with rolling hills 19 Mar (Keppoch) - 7 km loop course with long uphill followed by ling downhill Register online here, or visit us in person, or call 902-752-0202: http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/pcy/Activity_Search/489 No Fee. Pre-registration required. Please contact [email protected] for more details. If weather does not permit, hike the same route

Congratulations to Zelda's flower Studio for winning the Holiday Decorating Contest in the business category! Zelda’s festive storefront received a total of 294 votes on Facebook and SurveyMonkey. You can check out all of the entries on our Holiday Walking Tour Map here: https://bit.ly/holidaywalkingtour Thank you to all of the local businesses who entered, we can’t wait to see your decorations again next year!

Voting for the Holiday Decorating Contest is now OPEN! Vote for the best decorated home and business in New Glasgow by liking their photos in the Facebook album here: https://bit.ly/3gD0CbF or completing the SurveyMonkey Survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HDCVOTE. Voting closes on December 22. Good luck to everyone who entered! The winners will be posted on December 23.

Join Hike Nova Scotia for their Intro to Snowshoeing Webinar on January 26 at 7:00pm. The webinar is geared to those new to snowshoeing as well as experienced folks looking for a refresher. It will include snowshoeing benefits, etiquette, choosing the right snowshoes, essential gear, safety and where to snowshoe. The cost is $20 (free for Hike NS paid members). Register here: https://www.hikenovascotia.ca/courses-workshops-introsnow/

Congratulations to Peter and Lynn MacDonald for winning the Holiday Decorating Contest in the home category! Their colourful lights on Maple Avenue received a whopping 295 votes on Facebook and SurveyMonkey. You can check out all of the entries on our Holiday Walking Tour Map here: https://bit.ly/holidaywalkingtour Thank you to everyone who entered, we can’t wait to see your decorations again next year!

Attention photographers of all skill levels! Do you have a great holiday themed photo that was captured in New Glasgow? Submit your holiday photo to [email protected] for a chance to be featured on the Town of New Glasgow's 2021 holiday greeting card.

Canada’s first ever 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults have been published! They were developed by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), the Public Health Agency of Canada, Queen’s University, ParticipACTION, and a network of researchers and stakeholders from across Canada. These Guidelines offer clear direction on what a healthy 24 hours looks like for Canadian adults aged 18-64 years and 65 years or older, featuring a unique approach that doesn’t just focus on a single movement behaviour, but instead looks at how all they all integrate together. This is the first time there are recommendations on various types of physical activity woven together with guidance on sedentary and sleep behaviours for these age groups. Check the guidelines out here: https://csepguidelines.ca/

***Trivia Night Postponed*** Please be advised that the Virtual Trivia Night scheduled for Thursday, Dec 10th has been postponed until 2021. We are hopeful tha...t we will be able to come together at Glasgow Square and enjoy a night of trivia while raising funds for the Pictou East Food Bank. Please watch our Facebook page in January for more information. See more

New Glasgow Holiday Decorating Contest There's only a few days left to enter! Fill out the form below to register your business or home for the Town of New Glasgow's Holiday Decorating Contest!.... The deadline to register is December 10 and each entry will be placed on a map so that the general public can check out the most festive properties in New Glasgow this December. Voting will take place from December 11 until December 22 on Facebook and SurveyMonkey. The winning business and home will be announced on December 23. Both winners will receive a prize. If you have questions, please contact [email protected] or 902-755-8363. *Contest open to businesses and homes located in the Town of New Glasgow* REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ngholidaydecoratingcontest See more

Happy Walktober! Tip #4 Explore Local Trails There are many local trails in our community that can be enjoyed by people of all abilities! Check out the Nova Scotia Trail Guide at novascotiatrails.cioc.ca and the "Trails of Pictou County" Facebook page to choose your next trail adventure!

Happy Walktober! Did you know that cars are the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions? Help the environment by walking instead.

The West Side Tennis Courts will close for the season on Monday, October 19, 2020. Thank you to all of our members for a fantastic season. Enjoy this week on the courts and see you in the Spring!

Call for Citizen Representation - Active Living The Town of New Glasgow is seeking applications for the Active Living Advisory Committee. Applications can be em...ailed to [email protected] or dropped off at New Glasgow Town Hall (111 Provost Street). To read the Active Living Strategy visit: https://bit.ly/2Y2s7o7

Curling registration is now open for the 2020-21 curling season at the Bluenose Curling Club!

The Fieldhouse Feasibility Survey will close on October 15, 2020. Have your say by filling it out here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGFieldhouse

Happy Walktober! Tip #3 Bored of Board Rooms? Take your meetings outside. Walking meetings can inspire new ideas and improve physical and mental well-being.

October is Sport Nova Scotia Safe Sport Month. SNS has launched the new website safesportns.ca as well as the Nova Scotia safe sport video. For the duration of October, there are weekly safe sport education sessions via Zoom. For more information on the safe sport education sessions contact Gina at [email protected].

Happy Walktober! Tip #2 Grocery Haul Move more by bringing your groceries in one bag at a time.

Take Back the Night is virtual this year! Check out MORPH Pictou County’s post for more information on how to participate.

Community post: The YMCA of Pictou County is hosting two Red Cross babysitting courses this month. Register at the YMCA's front desk. Ages: 11 - 15 years old Times: Oct 22nd 4-8pm and Oct 29th 4-8pm Cost: Member 52$, Non Member 64$

Happy Walktober! Did you know that 64% of Canadians live within 2.5 kilometres of a routine destination like school? That's close enough to walk!