Recreation Programs
Spring Recreation Programming 2026!
As the snow melts and the days start to warm up, it’s the perfect time to get out, get active, and reconnect with your community. Our spring lineup is filled with opportunities for all ages and interests—whether you're looking for some friendly competition on the court, a refreshing stretch in a yoga class, or a chance to get creative in one of our hands-on workshops.
Our Spring Recreation Guide is now available! 🌷
Fitness Classes
Improve flexibility, reduce stiffness, and move with greater ease in this gentle, full-body mobility class. Through guided stretching, mindful breathing, and functional movement, you’ll build better range of motion and feel more comfortable in your everyday activities. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Wednesday Evenings
- 📅May 13th-June 17th 4 (6 sessions)
- 🕖7:00pm-8:00pm
- 📍Bill Gies Recreation Centre
- 🧘♀️Breanna Hendrick
- ®️Register
Improve flexibility, reduce stiffness, and move with greater ease in this gentle, full-body mobility class. Through guided stretching, mindful breathing, and functional movement, you’ll build better range of motion and feel more comfortable in your everyday activities. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Thursday Evenings
- 📅April 23rd-June 18 (8 sessions)
- 🕖7:00pm-8:00pm
- 📍Bill Gies Recreation Centre
- 🧘♀️Breanna Hendrick
- ®️Register
This class is good for all ability levels. There will be many alternatives provided in order to find the right amount of challenge from beginner to intermediate. This class will be a moderately paced Hatha class which means we will take time to come to our edge in a particular pose, focus on breath work and mindfulness, hold briefly for a good stretch then move on. Everyone welcome!
Details:
- 🕡Thursdays 6:30pm-7:30pm
- 📅April 23 - June 25
- 🧘♀️Barb Marion
- 📍Bill Gies Recreation Centre
- ®️Register
Full Body Blast Bootcamp is a high-energy, full-body workout designed to build strength, boost endurance, and improve overall fitness. Each class includes a dynamic warm-up, a challenging full-body circuit, and a mobility-focused cool-down. You’ll use a mix of weights, mats, and bodyweight movements — all easily adaptable to any fitness level, making it beginner-friendly and completely customizable.
Details:
- 🕝Mondays 7:45pm - 8:45pm
- 📅April 20 - June 29
- 🧘♀️Caitlynn Pollard
- 📍St. Clements CC
- ®️Register!
This mat-based Pilates class is designed to strengthen your core, improve flexibility, enhance balance, and deepen overall body awareness. Through controlled, intentional movements, you’ll lengthen and tone your muscles while building strength and increasing your range of motion. Expect a full-body workout that leaves you feeling strong, centered, and refreshed. All fitness levels welcome!
Two Classes To Choose From!
Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm OR 7:45pm-8:45pm
- 📅May 5 - June 23
- 📍Bill Gies Recreation Centre
- 🧘♀️Emma Schaefer
- ®️Register
Pilates by Emma is a low-impact exercise program that focuses on strengthening the deep core muscles to improve posture, flexibility, and spine health. The light weights (2–3 lbs) bring an additional challenge to each movement. This class is recommended for those with Pilates experience who are comfortable with the foundations.
Details:
- 🕡Thursdays 6:30pm-7:30pm
- 📅May 7 - June 25
- 🧘♀️Emma Schaefer
- 📍Bill Gies Recreation Centre
- ®️Register
Pilates is a full-body workout that improves muscle tone, flexibility and strength. Tabata style training, high intensity, low impact. Perfect for all fitness levels!
Details:
- 🕡Wednesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm
- 📅April 22 - June 24
- 🧘♀️Jen Mifflin
- 📍Bill Gies Recreation Centre
- ®️Register
Pilates with Jen (St. Clements)
Pilates is a full-body workout that improves muscle tone, flexibility and strength. Tabata style training, high intensity, low impact. Perfect for all fitness levels!
Details:
- 🕡Saturdays 12pm-1pm
- 📅April 25 - June 27
- 🧘♀️Jen Mifflin
- 📍St. Clements Community Centre
- ®️Register
This Bootcamp is a full-body workout designed to improve your long-term health, strength, and fitness. Each session will take you through a dynamic warm-up, full-body workout, and a flexibility-focused cool-down. Classes incorporate movements using weights, mats, and bodyweight exercises - all easily adaptable to any fitness level, making it perfect for beginners.
Two Classes To Choose From:
Linwood
New to line dancing? No problem! The first 30 minutes (6:30–7:00 PM) is just for new dancers—learn the basic steps in a relaxed, supportive setting. Then stick around for the full beginner-level class from 7:00–8:00 PM, where you'll dance to a fun mix of upbeat music—not just country! From classic favorites to pop and easy-listening hits, this class is all about great music and great energy.
Details:
- 🕡Mondays 6:30pm-8:00pm
- 📅April 20-June 22
- 🧘♀️Bridget McBrien
- 📍Bill Gies Recreation Centre
- ®️Register
Dance Sculpt is a high-intensity fusion of Zumba and strength training. In this full-body workout, you’ll alternate between upbeat dance tracks and targeted strength intervals to keep your heart pumping and your muscles engaged. Strengthen, sweat, and sculpt while enhancing your balance, coordination, and overall conditioning.
Details:
- 🕡Mondays 6:30-7:30pm
- 📅April 20th- June 29th
- 🧘♀️Caitlynn Pollard
- 📍St. Clements CC
- ®️Register!
Community Workshops
Recycle & Reuse (6 weeks)
TBD
- 📅Tuesdays, April 21st-May 26th: 7pm-9pm
- 📍Bill Gies Recreation Centre
- 🧑🏫Jennifer Burkholder
- ®️Save Your Spot!
Summer Creation (4 weeks)
Get ready for summer with this fun, hands-on sewing class! Over four weeks, participants will create a series of practical summer essentials while learning useful sewing skills along the way. Projects may include items like tote bags, accessories, or other handy pieces perfect for the season.
Participants will practice cutting fabric, assembling pieces, and using a sewing machine to complete each project from start to finish. This class is great for beginners or anyone looking to build confidence with their sewing machine in a relaxed and creative environment.
- 📅Tuesday June 2nd-June 23rd, 7pm-9pm
- 📍Bill Gies Recreation Centre
- 🧑🏫Jennifer Burkholder
- ®️Save Your Spot!
*Participants must bring their own sewing machine, thread, and basic sewing tools.
*Additional supplies may be required — your instructor will contact you with details once the class is confirmed.
Family Name Sign Making Workshop
Get cozy and creative this season at Crafty Crystal's Winter 3D Sign Painting Workshop! Together we will paint, assemble, and glue our beautiful projects together. No experience needed - we'll guide you step-by-step! All supplies are included, and you'll leave with a finished piece you'll be proud to show off. You get to choose from 4 different options!
Workshop Overview:
- 📅Tuesday May 25th, 7pm-8:30pm
- 📍Bill Gies Recreation Centre
- 🧑🏫Crafty Crystal
- ®️Save Your Spot!
Thursday March 5th - 7:00pm
Step into Spring with a fresh, custom-painted doormat! Join Crafty Crystal for a fun and creative Spring Doormat Painting Workshop. No experience needed - we'll guide you every step of the way. Doormats will come ready to paint with the stencils already pre-applied. Each participant will get to choose 1-3 paint colours. All supplies are included and you'll head home with a one-of-a-kind doormat ready to brighten your doorstep this Spring. You will get to choose from 4 options!
Workshop Overview:
- 📅Wednesday, May 6, 7pm-9pm
- 📍Bill Gies Recreation Centre
- 🧑🏫Kukkiville Cookies and Cakes
- ®️Save Your Spot!
Workshop Overview:
- 📅Tuesday May 12th, 7pm-9pm
- 📍Bill Gies Recreation Centre
- 🧑🏫CC Designs
- ®️Save Your Spot!
Unleash your creativity and enjoy a relaxed evening of painting, sipping, and socializing! No experience is needed—our instructor will guide you step-by-step as you create your own masterpiece. Enjoy a glass of wine as you paint and share the fun with a friend. All supplies included.
*Must be 19 years old to Register
Workshop Overview:
- 📅TBD
- 📍Bill Gies Recreation Centre
- 🧑🏫Leah Ann Erickson
- ®️
The Canada Safety Council Home Alone course is designed to teach children crucial skills to keep them safe when they are home alone without parental/guardian supervision.
*Participants must be at least 9y 6m but less than 13y 11m
Topics covered include:
- House Keys
- Telephone use
- Emergencies
- Strangers
- Internet Safety
Workshop Overview:
- 📅Friday May 29th, 9am-1pm
- 📍Bill Gies Recreation Centre
- 🧑🏫Canada Safety Council
- ®️Save Your Spot!
The Canada Safety Council Babysitters course is designed to teach youth how to be successful babysitters. They will learn about child development, basic first aid, and handling situations.
Topics include:
- Caring for children from three months to school ages
- The behavior and misbehavior of children
- Handling emergencies
- Caring for a sick or injured child
- Prevention and basic first aid
Workshop Overview:
- 📅Friday, June 26th
- 📍Bill Gies Recreation Centre
- 🧑🏫Canada Safety Council
- ®️Save Your Spot
Refunds & Transfers Policy
Program and Workshop Transfers & Refunds
We will gladly issue a refund for 100% of the cost of the activity charged to you provided the activity withdrawal request is received up to and including 5 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR to the activity start date.
If after attending the first class you decide a program is not right for you, we are happy to issue a pro-rated refund. This request must be made at least a day prior to the start of the second class. Refunds will be subject to an administrative fee of 10% to up to $25.00. If you wish to leave funds on your account, there will be no administrative fee and credit will stay on file for 36 months.
Missed classes, outside of facility closures due to weather or instructor cancellations, will NOT be refunded or credited to account.
Refunds or credits will not be issued for withdrawal after the second class. Special circumstances may be considered by the Director of Recreation and may require supporting documentation.
Pickleball in the Township of Wellesey
Drop-In Sports
Looking to stay active, meet new people, and have some fun? Join us for drop-in sports at the Bill Gies Recreation Centre! Whether you’re into pickleball, basketball, volleyball, or just want to get moving, our drop-in programs are a great way to play without the commitment of a full season. Please note our Winter Schedule starts January 5th
Mondays:
- 10am - 12pm
- 7pm - 9pm
Tuesdays: 10am-12pm
Wednesdays: 1pm-3pm
Thursdays: 6pm-8pm
Fridays: 10am-12pm
Sunday: 1pm-3pm
All drop-ins are registered through PickupHub
Tuesdays: 4pm-6pm
Fridays: 6pm-8pm
All drop-ins are registered through PickupHub
Wednesdays: 8pm-9:30pm
All drop-ins are registered through PickupHub
Wednesdays 6pm-7:30pm
All drop-ins are registered through PickupHub
Tuesdays: 7pm-9pm
All drop-ins are registered through PickupHub
Bill Gies Recreation Centre:
Fridays 12pm-1pm
St. Clements Arena:
Saturdays: 8:30pm-10pm
Sundays: 10pm-11pm
All drop-ins are registered through PickupHub
All Shinny is 18+
Registration cost: $10/skater (Goalies play for free)
Public Skates Begin Sunday, October 5th!
Skating in the Township of Wellesley
Join us for one of Wellesley’s favorite traditions! Sunday Public Skates run from 12:00pm–1:30pm at both the:
*NEW: Friday Public Skate 11:00am-12:00pm - Bill Gies Recreation Centre.
Bill Gies Recreation Centre
- $2.00 (HST Included). Payments can be made at the Front Desk.
St. Clements Arena
- Free! Thanks to the Paradise and District Lions Club generous donation.
These skates have become a cherished part of our community, offering families, friends, and neighbors the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon together on the ice.
All participants are strongly encouraged to wear CSA-certified approved hockey helmet.
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age and older; at no time should parents/guardians be leaving minors unattended.
Pre-registration on Pickup Hub is no longer needed.
We’re excited to share that, in collaboration with Community Care Concepts, we’re offering free Senior Skates this year at both the Bill Gies Arena and the St. Clements Arena! Come out, stay active, and enjoy some time on the ice with friends and neighbours — all at no cost.
Bill Gies Recreation Centre: Thursdays 11am-12pm
St. Clements Arena: Fridays 9am-10am
Bill Gies Recreation Centre:
Tuesday's 10am - 11am
Thursday's 10am - 11am
Bring your little one ages six and under for a skate! "Tots" must be 6 years of age or younger.
Parents must wear skates and be on the ice with their children.
Strollers and/or Sating Aids are allowed.
The ratio on the ice must be 1 adult to every 3 children.
Cost is $2 per person. Rates apply to both parents and guardians.
Payments can be made at the Front Desk.
Cost per participant: $2
For your safety CSA approved helmets are highly recommended and we do not allow sticks and pucks or organized hockey games and scrimmages on the ice.
Bill Gies Recreation Centre: Thursday's 1pm-2pm
St. Clements Arena: Friday's 1pm-2pm
Sticks and Pucks is where parents and guardians can help kids practice hockey skills in a relaxed setting:
- bring your skates, sticks and pucks
- game play is allowed
- nets are available for use
- a skating adult must be present
- the ratio on the ice must be 1 adult to every 4 children
Everyone must wear CSA-approved safety equipment on the ice, including head, eye, facial protection and gloves.
Please register on PickupHub for Sticks and Pucks
Cost per participant: $5 + HST
Are you a local business looking for a great way to support the community? Consider sponsoring a public skate! It’s a fantastic opportunity to give back while gaining visibility for your business. For details, please email us at recreation@wellesley.ca.
Thank you to all of our 2025/26 Public Skate Sponsors!
Contact Us
Township of Wellesley
4639 Lobsinger Line
St. Clements ON N0B 2M0
519-699-4611
519-699-4540 (facsimile)
Township of Wellesley Recreation Complex
1401 Queens Bush Road,
Wellesley, Ontario N0B 2T0
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