Introduction

The Rideau Lakes Birding Group gets together throughout the year to enjoy a morning of bird watching. It’s a great way to see the birds of the region and to discover the forests, trails, back roads and parks of the beautiful Rideau Lakes region. The goals of the group are to learn about birds and to have fun. We are always pleased to welcome new members and welcome all levels – from beginner to expert. The outings are geared to those who have weekday daytime availability. The group started in 2013 and is associated with the Rideau Lakes Township.

For more information about the group, or to find out when the next outing will take place, please contact Kerstin Ring.

How It Works

Group members meet at a pre-determined location to start their morning of bird watching. In the late spring/summer/early autumn, the meeting time is 7:30 a.m., the rest of the year it is 8:00 a.m./ 8:30 a.m. The group enjoys a refreshment break mid-morning at a local restaurant for about 45 minutes and then resumes birding until about 12 p.m. If there is more than one car on the tour, walkie-talkies are used to communicate between the cars.  A reminder email is sent to the group two days before the outing detailing meeting location and areas to be explored.

Ontario Field Ornithologists Code of Ethics

The Rideau Lakes Birding Group supports the Code of Ethics of the Ontario Field Ornithologists.

• Increase our knowledge about birds
• Keep detailed notes of your sightings and if you wish submit them to a relevant authority (for example, area/regional bird record compiler, www.eBird.ca and local naturalist club).

EXERCISE – YOU DON’T HAVE TIME NOT TO.

Fee: Class cards are $50 (HST included) for 10 classes. Cards are renewable when necessary.

Bring your own: mat, water, towel and light weights. Your weights should not exceed 5 lbs each. 

For more information contact: Rasa Krokys

To register please fill out a Registration Form online or at the Municipal Offices in Chantry and mail it along with the appropriate registration fees to the Township Offices or you may register in person with Rasa at the class of your choice. 

This is a fun way to exercise and expand your dance talents!

Fee: $2.00/class

For more information or to register contact Dorothy at 613-272-8053.

Are you a Baby Boomer with Zip? Then these classes are for you!  Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Get ready for great music to move to, easy to follow medium-impact instructions, and a lot of laughs with a fun instructor.

Contact Andrea or by phone at 437-996-7810 for more information.

Rideau Lakes Pickleball at Lombardy Public School

Rideau Lakes Pickleball Club

Pickleball is a truly invigorating game and is a combination of Tennis, Badminton and Ping Pong (a “fun” exercise in a very social environment).  Wear comfortable clothing, running shoes, sunscreen and bring your water bottle!  We provide all the necessary equipment, including Pickleball Paddles!

WHEN
Every day at Memorial Park from 8:00am to 12:00pm

Fees:
Members: $40.00 (seasonal fee)
Drop-ins: $5.00/drop-im (various ages and skill levels are welcome)

All participants are obligated to complete a Rideau Lakes Township Registration Form prior to playing.  These are available at the courts or can be found online at the top of the page.

For more information about Pickleball and the Rideau Lakes Pickleball Club, please contact Paul Arnold Rideau Lakes Pickleball Club 

This FREE youth group is held once a week, October to May, from 3:45 to 5pm at the Elgin Hall. Games, crafts, sports, drama and outdoor activities lead by our Youth Program Coordinator and assisted by volunteer high school students looking to acquire their 40 hours of volunteer service hours for school.

More information email Youth or call 1-800-928-2250.