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Harbour Breton Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission is responsible for maintaining the recreational facilities of the town, developing recreational programs and fundraising.
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The Recreational Facilities include the Connaigre Arena, two baseball fields and two outdoor tennis courts. The Connaigre Arena has an artificial ice plant, a rink surface measuring 185 feet by 85 feet, a multipurpose room, a meeting room and four dressing rooms.
The Recreation Commission is responsible for developing and running the many recreational programs in town. These programs include softball, ball hockey, minor hockey, figure skating, recreational hockey, basketball, tennis, arts and crafts, pre-school program, indoor soccer, T-ball, badminton and hiking. A curling league plays at the arena every Saturday evening at 6:30PM. Anyone interested should come along or contact Baxter at the Town Hall (885-2354). The ice skating season usually runs from early November to mid- April.
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The Recreation Commission uses a number of fundraising methods including the weekly TV bingo which has a $1000.00 jackpot to go each week. As well, they hold arena dances and have such attractions at the arena as amusement fairs, circuses and popular musical groups in concerts. The Recreation Committee is also responsible for organizing the Annual Tradition by the Sea Festival each year.
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Connaigre Arena Skating Schedule
SUNDAYS:
Kiddy Skate - 1:30 to 2:30 PM
General Skate - 2:30 to 3:30 PM
MONDAYS:
Stick Day (Grade 7 & up) - 3:15 to 4:15 PM
TUESDAYS:
Stick Day (Grade 6 & under)- 3:15 to 4:15 PM
WEDNESDAY:
General Skating - 3:15 to 4:15 PM
CALL THE ARENA AT 885-2095 TO CONFIRM TIMES AND POSSIBLE SCHEDULE CHANGES.
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Other Recreational Opportunities
A variety of walking trails have been developed around the community.
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Recreation Commission
| Name | Position |
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| Marion Colombe | Chairperson |
| Laverne Jackman | Secretary |
| Terry Baker | Treasurer |
| Marjorie Day | Commissioner |
| Maisie Cornish | Commissioner |
| Gertie Whittle | Commissioner |
| Marie Bond | Commissioner |
| Cora Chapman | Commissioner |
| Maureen Snook | Commissioner |
| Barbara Simms | Commissioner |
| Pansy Blackmore | Commissioner |
| Last updated April 22, 2008 | |
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