The North Dumfries Community Health Centre (NDCHC) run programs in North Dumfries for older adults and youth. For children programs (Grades 1-5), please contact Michelle Sousa at michelles@langs.org. For youth programs (Grades 6-12), please contact Marisa Barbosa at marisab@langs.org. For older adult programs, please contact Jennifer Bridge jennach@langs.org
Activities and Sports
The Township of North Dumfries has three community centres, two arenas and several sports fields that are available for sports and activities of all kinds. Whether for recreation, leisure or competitions, there is a space for everyone. Through program partners and volunteer-run groups and clubs, the Township has a wide range of programs and services that promote healthy, active living, as well as family and community relationships.
For Township run programs, visit our Live Well North Dumfries page.
Program Partners
North Dumfries Community Health Centre
Region of Waterloo Library - Ayr Branch
The Region of Waterloo Library has ten branches offering library services, programs and events to the four Waterloo Region Townships. North Dumfries Township has two Region of Waterloo Library Branches:
Ayr Branch, and
See their Events Calendar to check out their free, ongoing programs and events for all ages.
EarlyON Waterloo Region offers programs for children and families. They have a location in Ayr, at Cedar Creek Public School. Visit the EarlyON website for more details.
In-person SMART™ gentle exercise classes are designed to improve balance, mobility, and overall wellness. These classes are ideal for older adults and anyone looking for a safe, moderate-intensity workout. Seated and standing options are available. Classes run at the Ayr Farmers Mutual Community Centre.
SMART™ = Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together.
Sports
Outdoor tennis courts are located at Victoria Park and Jim Schmidt Memorial Park. Courts are open from May to October. The hours are 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily.
We have a variety of Pickleball programs at the Ayr Farmers Mutual Community Centre, located at 2958 Greenfield Road, Ayr.
Outdoor courts are located at Victoria Park and Jim Schmidt Memorial Park.
Scorpions Volleyball programs run in Ayr and surrounding municipalities.
Ayr Outdoor Volleyball offered by the Scorpions (summer months only)
For Township run programs, visit our Live Well North Dumfries page.
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