CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township has officially cancelled all township-run summer programs due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19.
In a June 5 press release, the municipality announced cancellation, which includes activities summer camps, swimming lessons, sports field rentals and senior programming until Sept. 8.
“It is very disappointing that we cannot offer the programs and camps that we typically offer families in Centre Wellington every summer” said Mayor Kelly Linton.
“But until we can safely open our facilities, we want families to have the option to make other plans for their children this summer, and protect the health and safety of our residents and staff.”
Anyone registered for an aquatic or fitness program, may choose to receive a refund or a credit for future use.
Staff will contact anyone registered to process their refund or credit.
All fitness and/or memberships are extended automatically for the duration of the facility closure.
For members on a monthly payment plan, payments will continue to be withdrawn on the regular payment date.
Members wishing to stop payments, or members who paid for a full membership and would like a pro-rated refund should contact staff to process the refund.
Sports fields and facility rentals
Anyone who has rented a sports field or reserved any other recreation facility before Sept. 8, may also choose to receive a refund or a credit.
As restrictions from the province and public health are lifted, officials state the township will look at implementing redesigned or modified programs and rentals where possible.
Until further notice, requests for future bookings are not being accepted.
The township has added a new virtual platform to Connect CW, a one-stop community hub linking residents to activities, workshops and virtual experiences related to recreation, leisure, fitness, well-being, education, culture, arts and more.
Staff has recently added a seniors section that links to free seminars, and zoom exercise classes.
#CW Cares was launched in May, and encourages residents to share their stories about “caremongering.”
This movement describes the practice of offering help or care to those that need it most. For more information, and to stay connected citizens are encouraged to visit www.connectcw.ca.
Staff can be reached by email parks@centrewellington.ca or by phone at 519-846-9691 ext. 903.
