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Ward 11 E-Newsletter - February 2015
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As always, I am pleased to assist you and your family with any municipal issue that you have. Please don't hesitate to contact my office directly at 905-896-5011 or
[email protected].
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National Flag Day Celebration
Join MP Brad Butt and Councillor Carlson for a special celebration at the Streetsville Village Square to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag. Refreshments will be provided. The National Flag Day Celebration event details are as follows:
50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag
National Flag Day Celebration
Sunday, February 15, 2015
1pm-2:30pm Streetsville Village Square
I hope to see you and your family at this special celebration on February 15th! For more information, please call my office at 905-896-5011 or [email protected]. Top
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Family Day Fun for Everyone!
If you and your family are looking to have some family fun on Family Day, look no further than the City of Mississauga's great Family Day programming, which will be offered throughout the day on Monday, February 16, 2015. The City's Family Day programming is all FREE of charge, so be sure to check it out!
This Family Day, the City of Mississauga is offering a variety of FREE recreation programs for your family to enjoy at all Mississauga recreation centres. Programming offered at recreation centres in and around our community is as follows:
ERIN MEADOWS
2800 Erin Centre Blvd, L5M 6R5
905-615-4750
Lane/Parent & Tot Swim
12:00-1:00 pm
Fun Swim
1:30-3:00 pm
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FRANK MCKECHNIE
310 Bristol Rd, E, L4Z 3V5
905-615-4660
Parent & Tot Swim
11:30 am-12:55 pm
(play pool, 6 & under)
Lane Swim
11:30 am-12:55 pm
Fun Swim
1:35-3:00 pm
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RIVER GROVE
5800 River Grove Ave, L5M 4R8
905-615-4780
Family Swim
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Lane Swim
12:00-1:00 pm
Family Swim
1:00-3:00 pm
Family Zumba
10:30-11:30 am
Sport Ball
11:30 am-12:30 pm
Family Sport
12:30-3:00 pm
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ERIN MILLS TWIN RINKS
3205 Unity Dr, L5L 4L5
905-615-4760
Family Skate
1:00-2:30 pm
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MEADOWVALE 4 RINKS ARENA
2160 Torquay Mews, L5N 2M6
905-615-4730
Fun Skate
12:00-1:30 pm
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Other fun activities that you and your family can enjoy this Family Day include skating at the City's outdoor and natural rinks, as well as the City's toboggan hills and cross country ski/snowshoe trails. The amenities that are in and around our community are as follows:
OUTDOOR ARTIFICIAL ICE RINKS
Mississauga Celebration Square Ice Rink
300 City Centre DriveMississauga Celebration Square's outdoor ice rink is one of the largest in the GTA. The rink will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. all winter long. Bring your skates and join in the fun at the official opening of the rink on Saturday, November 26!
Woodhurst Heights Park Outdoor Rink 3475 Ash Row Crescent, 905-615-4770 Woodhurst Heights is a great neighbourhood rink for public skating. Located behind the Glen Commons plaza at Glen Erin Dr. and the Collegeway. You can walk to the rink using the Glen Erin Trail or from Woodhurst Cres. or Ash Row Cres. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily (weather permitting). All programs are free!
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NATURAL RINKS
Credit Pointe Village
4635 Credit Pointe Dr.
Meadowvale Hall Grounds
6970 Second Line West
Quenippenon Meadows
2565 Erin Centre Blvd.
Vista Heights
5779 Turney Dr.
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TOBOGGAN HILLS
Erindale Park
1695 Dundas St. W. North facing hill, long and gently sloping Parking available on site Walk to the hill using Culham Trail Close to restaurants and coffee shops in Sherwood Forest Village
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CROSS COUNTRY SKIING/ SNOW SHOEING TRAILS
Culham Trail
(Erindale Park, Riverwood, Streetsville Memorial Park, River Grove)
Levi Creek Trail
(Old Creditview Rd. to Financial Dr.)
Glassford Trail (Old Creditview Rd. along old Derry Rd. through Meadowvale Conservation Park)
Fletcher's Creek Trail
(between Second Line and Courtney Park Dr.)
Credit Meadows
(east of Creditview Rd. at Kenninghall Cres.)
Sawmill Valley Trail
(between Mississauga Rd. and Erin Mills Pkwy.)
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For a full listing of FREE Family Day programming, visit www.mississauga.ca/familyday. I hope you and your family get to spend some fun and memorable quality time together this Family Day! Top
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4th Annual Vianney Academy Family Day Skate
The Vianney Academy of Learning, which is a non-profit organization, will be holding their annual Family Day Skate on Monday, February 16, 2015. The details are as follows:
4th Annual Vianney Academy Family Day Skate
Monday, February 16, 2015
12pm-4pm
Vic Johnston Community Centre
335 Church Street, Streetsville
Enjoy FREE skating, magic shows, crafts, pizza and food! For more information, please visit www.vianney.ca. Top
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March Break Fun in the City!
I know your kids must be really excited for their upcoming March Break holiday and all the great fun they will have this year! If you are looking for some fun and exciting activities for your kids this summer, consider enrolling them in the City of Mississauga's high quality March Break camps. There are over 60 different camps to choose from at 28 locations across Mississauga. Some of the camps being offered this year include Kid Colony, Survivor Youth, Art Break, Hip Hop, Computer Kids, Science Seekers, Basketball, Hockey Skills & Drills, Adventure Camp, Kinder Korner, Reptile Ranger, and much more!
City of Mississauga camps are an excellent way for your child to explore a new sport, get creative, or learn a new skill in just five days! City camps are affordably priced and feature fully trained staff and extended hours before and after camps. City of Mississauga camps fill up fast, so please ensure to register early to avoid disappointment! You can register online at www.mississauga.ca/camps.
Also, don't forget that the City offers drop-in March Break Fun Swims and Fun Skates, which are great fun for the whole family! For more information about drop-in March Break programming, please visit www.mississauga.ca/marchbreak. Top
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March Break Fun at Mississauga Libraries!
There are also lots of exciting things happening at our Mississauga Libraries this March Break, and your kids should definitely not miss out!
March Break programming is offered from March 16 - March 21, 2015. The following programs will be offered at Mississauga Libraries in the Ward 11 community:
COURTNEYPARK LIBRARY
730 Courtneypark Drive West
Mississauga, ON
L5W 1L9
905-615-4745
March 16
Toy Hacking
2-3:30 pm
Ages: 8Y+ $2
Monday Movie Night
6:30 - 8:30 pm
All ages Free, children must be accompanied by an adult
March 17
Hands on Exotic Animals
2-3 pm
Ages: 4Y+ $3
It's Not Easy Being Green - Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
6:30-7:15 pm
Ages: 5Y+ $2
March 18
Origami Yoda
2-3 pm Ages: 8Y+ $2
Bingo and Board Games
6 -7:30 pm
All ages Free
March 19
Super Sarah! Magic Show
2-2:45 pm
All ages $3
Junior Spies: Codes & Ciphers
6:30-7:30 pm
Ages: 7Y-12Y $2
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STREETSVILLE LIBRARY
112 Queen Street South
Mississauga, ON
L5M 1K8
905-615-4785
March 17
Jabberwocky - Put on a Play
2-2:45 pm
Ages: 6Y+ Free, registration is required
March 18
Kitchen Science
2-2:45 pm
Ages: 6Y+ $2
March 19
Activity of the Day
Drop in, pick up kit, do activity in the Tolton Room
Between 1 - 3 pm
All ages $2
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You must register for all March Break programming at Mississauga Libraries. Registration begins February 14, 2015, so don't delay! You must register in-person at the library where the program will be held.
I hope you and your family enjoy the fun programming at the Mississauga Libraries this March Break! For more information about March Break programming at Mississauga Libraries, please visit www.mississauga.ca/library. Top
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Seniors Community Grant Program
If you are part of a seniors group and you're looking for funding to support your group activities, you may want to consider applying for the Province of Ontario's Seniors Community Grant Program.
The Seniors Community Grant Program, the first grant program in Ontario dedicated solely to seniors, was introduced to give seniors more opportunities to participate in their communities by providing funding to not-for-profit community groups for projects that encourage greater social inclusion, volunteerism and community engagement for seniors. Grants range from $500-$8,000. The total province wide budget for the grants is $1 million.
Individuals who represent a seniors group, not for profit organizations, municipalities, local service boards and aboriginal groups are eligible to apply for this grant. Applications are being accepted between January 28, 2015 to March 27, 2015 for projects that occur between June 15, 2015 and March 31, 2016. For more information about the Seniors Community Grant Program, please visit www.seniors.gov.on.ca. Good luck! Top
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Natural Gas Safety
This winter has been a cold one indeed, and I hope you and your family are keeping warm! Natural gas is used in a lot of central heating systems and it is one of the safest forms of energy. However, it is flammable and that's why it's important you know how to identify when it may be leaking and how to react.
Natural gas itself has no distinct odour. However, an odourant is typically added to the gas to make it smell like rotten eggs, which makes even the smallest leak easier to detect. If you ever suspect natural gas is leaking it is really important that you know what to do. If you suspect a natural gas leak, here's what to do:
- Don't use phones, cameras or electronics
- Leave electrical switches, appliances and computers as they are
- Don't smoke, use lighters/matches or start any motors or vehicles
- If you smell gas indoors, open windows and doors and go outside
- If leaking natural gas is burning, call 911; don't attempt to put the fire out yourself
Most often gas leaks can be detected by smell. However, a hissing sound, damaged connection or dead or dying vegetation in the area around your natural gas meter, appliances or pipes may also be signs of a leak. For more important natural gas safety tips, including what else to do if you smell natural gas; visit www.sixsecondsafety.com. Top
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Councillor George Carlson| | [email protected] | 300 City Centre Drive Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1
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