Community Centre Directory
Contact a community centre directly for information on rentals and programming! Use the side menu or scroll down to see program and rental information on a specific centre.
Current River Community Centre
450 Dewe Ave.
North End Community Centre
954 Huron Ave.
North McIntyre Community Centre
2051 Government Rd.
Website807-767-1400EmailFacebook
Oliver Road Community Centre
563 Oliver Rd.
South Neebing Community Centre
1841 Mountain Rd.
Website807-631-9076EmailFacebook
Vickers Heights Community Centre
1695 Broadway Ave.
Website807 577-4041EmailFacebook
West Arthur Community Centre
1914 W. Arthur St.
West Thunder Community Centre
915 Edward St. S.
WebsiteFacebook807-475-9396Email
Thunder Bay Community Tennis Centre
Located in Chapples Park
Current River
Programs, Events & Activities
Fun Fitness!
Fun Fitness with Lisa Guerts
| DAYS | TIME | DESCRIPTION | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays and Thursdays | 1:30 pm -2:30 pm | Cardio salsa dance moves, with weights and stretching. Cardio circuits using steps, balls, and weights. Please bring your own weights | Drop in fee $7.00 |
Call Lisa to register
Karate by Dinah Jung
Join us for Shin Ryn Karate!
| BEGINNERS | ADVANCED | TEEN ADULT | ADVANCED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays 6-7pm | Mondays 7-8pm | Wednesdays 7-8pm | Wednesdays 7-9pm |
Call Dinah for info and to register:
Balance Fitness For Seniors
Fitness for Seniors by Lisa
| DAYS | TIMES | ONE SESSION FEE | TWO SESSION FEE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every Tuesday and Thursday
starting Sept 5, 2024 |
12-12:45pm | $3 | $5 |
Quilting and Crafting Group
| DAYS | TIME | DESCRIPTION | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 1-4pm | No instructions, just drop by and work on your quilts and crafts with others | Drop in fee $4 |
Call for info:
Children's Halloween Party
| DATE | TIME | DESCRIPTION | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Oct 27, 2024 | 4:00 - 6:00pm | Ages 0-12 years. Music, fun, games and food. | $1.00 or non-perishable item |
Children's Christmas Party
| DATE | TIME | DESCRIPTION | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 | 1:00 - 3:00pm | Ages 9-12 years. Music, fun, games and food. | $1.00 or non-perishable item |
Chance2Dance
| DATE | TIME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Every Thursday starting Sept 19, 2024 | 6:30 - 7:30pm | No experience necessary. Do you love to dance but don't consider yourself a "dancer"? No fancy steps here, we just have a blast. Call 1(519) 635-4768 or email innermagicstudio@mac.com to rsvp. |
VON Exercise and Falls Prevention
| DATE | TIME | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every Monday and Wednesday | 11:30 - 12:00pm | Registration at the Centre. Equipment is provided. Free to participate. | Call (807)344-0012 ext. 260 |
Parent and Tot Group
| DAYS | TIME | DESCRIPTION | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday- Wednesday
Thursday |
9:30-11:15 am
9:00-10:45am |
Join a fun, social group of parents while they have free play. Juice provided. | $4/child, 50 cents per additional child |
CRRA 55+ Crib
| DAYS | TIME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesdays | 12:30 – 3pm | Jack Nenec 29 hand! Everyone welcome! Cost: $3.00 |
Meat Bingo
| DAYS | TIME | DESCRIPTION | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 8, Oct 20, Nov 10, & Dec 1 | Early bird starts at 6:30pm. Regular game start at 7pm | Concession is open! | 50 cents/card |
Volunteer
Join the Rec Centre board of directors! We are always looking for new directors and volunteers for our special events! Events for all ages. We are looking for volunteers to help at our OLG Superior Shores Bingo’s.
Board meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at 1:00pm
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm
Annual membership fee $5
Hall Rentals
We feature 2 rooms for rentals. The Cedar Star Room, and a small meeting room. We provide full banquet catering services for weddings, banquets, as well as catering for luncheon, teas, showers, funerals, etc. All your catering and non-catering events.
Call Pat Baker, Hall Manager, at (807) 683-8451 to book your event!
North End
North McIntyre
Oliver Road
Meetings
| Meeting | Date & Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| General Meeting | Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 7:00pm | Everyone is welcome! |
| Ladies Auxiliary Meeting | First Monday of the month at 1:30pm | Come out and make new friends! Free to attend. |
2025 MEMBERSHIPS – $5.00
Come to the office and fill out your membership today! Become a member, become a volunteer!
This is your Community Centre – come out and take an active part.
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-1pm
Facility Rentals
Oliver Road Community Centre has air-conditioned rental space for weddings, showers, socials, anniversaries, meetings and special parties. Enjoy the use of our large projection screen for showing slide shows or movies over our stage. We also have Wi-Fi. We feature 2 rooms, the main hall with a capacity of 160 and the Oliver Room with a capacity of 60.
PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Monday, August 19 to Friday Sept 6. Call the office at (807) 345-9531 during our office hours Monday to Friday from 9am-1pm. NOTE: Registration MUST be paid before classes start.
Northern Images Art Club
| Program Name | Day/Time | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Images Art Club | Tuesdays 7-10pm Sept 10 - Nov 26 | We are a group of diverse artists ranging from beginner to professional. The purpose is to develop & enhance one’s skills to promote an interest in original fine art. This is done by encouraging and inspiring each other and sharing artistic information. | $36.00 (Drop-ins welcome $4.00/person) |
Oliver Road Social Bridge Club
| Program Name | Day/Time | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Bridge Club | Fridays 12:50-3:30pm | Come out and play a fun game of bridge | $5.00/afternoon. |
T.O.P.S (Take Pounds Off Sensibly)
| Program Name | Date | Time | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| T.O.P.S | Tuesdays | 6:15 – 7:15pm weigh ins and support meeting at 7:30pm, downstairs around back | Call Faye to register: 807-629-6856 |
Brownies & Guides
For further information about registration, please call (807) 577-2181 or visit www.girlguides.ca
O.R.R.A. Indoor Yard Sale
| DATE | TIME | TABLE RENTAL |
|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2024 | 9:30am - 1:00pm | $15.00 for an 8ft. table |
Christmas Craft Mart
| DATE | TIME |
|---|---|
| Friday, November 8, 2024 | 6:00-9:00pm |
| Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 10:00am - 2:00pm |
| Friday, November 15, 2024 | 6:00 - 9:00pm |
| Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 10:00am - 2:00pm |
Admission is free.
To rent a table, call the office at (807)345-9531. $25.00 for an 8 ft. space. Reserve your tables early!
South Neebing
Programs & Activities
Fall 2024 Zumba with Sharon
South Neebing Community Centre
Mondays at 5:30pm
September 9 – October 7, 2024
Cost: $12 (drop-in)
Vickers Heights
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
| Activity | Dates/Times | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrapbooking | Once a month on Saturdays (exception of Sunday, May 5) March 16, April 13, May 5 (SUNDAY), June 22, September 21 | Have a ton of photos, like to be creative? Come join a great group of people gathering to share ideas and creations. | Call Darcy at (807) 621-4348 |
| Weekly Acoustic Music Jam Sessions | Wednesday Evenings from 7-9:30pm | Come out for a fun filled evening, as a listener, or as a musician. All are welcome! We feature many of the favourites, with an eclectic mix of genres and artists. | Call Bill at (807) 632-8233 |
| Homeschool Kids Group | Every second Tuesday from 12-4pm | Looking to connect with like-minded Home Schoolers? Drop-ins welcome. | Call Annie at (807) 630-6479 |
| Federated Women's Institute | First Monday of each month from 1-3pm | This inspiring network offers educational programming and community support and advocates for social, environmental and economic change. Come join a great group of people looking to better our community. | |
| Neebing Needlers | 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 1-3pm | Come out and join a great group of creative people. | Contact Deb at Debmaki@shaw.ca (prefered) or (807) 939-2854 |
West Arthur
Programs, Drop Ins and Activities
Stop by the centre to try a new activity and meet new friends! View our programs below.
Cribbage
| Dates | Time | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday evenings starting September 11 | 7:00-9:00pm | 18+, no registration required | $4, includes cash prizes. |
Table Tennis
| Dates | Time | Fee | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday evenings, September 12 – December 19 (15 weeks) | 7:00-9:00pm | $75+HST; $6 drop-in. | 27262 |
Hatha Yoga
| Start Date | Day/Time | Instructor | Fee | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday evenings starting September 9 | Mondays 6-7pm. No classes October 15 or November 11. | Tracey Berry | $86.45 | 27127 |
Special Events
Cribbage Tournament – Save the date!
Cribbage 10-10 Tournament
September 28, 2024
Information to follow.
Hall Rentals
For more information or to inquire about rentals, please call 625-2304.
Advisory Committee
An invitation is extended to citizens of Thunder Bay to submit their name for appointment to serve on the West Arthur Community Centre Administrative Advisory Committee. The Recreation & Culture Division is seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on the Committee.
West Thunder
Programs, Events and Activities
Karate
| Name | Days/Times | Ages | Contact | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokoro Karate | Mondays & Thursdays 7-9pm | 12 & up | Sensei James Stewart | (807) 472-4490 |
| Akira Karate | Mondays 6:30-7:15pm | 4-12 years | Sensei James Stewart | (807) 472-4490 |
| *PRO Kids spots available |
Zumba
Zumba with Share - the Ultimate Zumba Experience
| Name | Days & Times | Fee | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zumba Toning | Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm | $62 for 9 weeks or $8 drop-in | Sharon Smith-Baxter |
| Zumba Fitness | Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm | $62 for 9 weeks or $8 drop-in | Sharon Smith Baxter |
Radiant Yoga With Colleen
| Name | Days & Times | Fee | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiant Yoga | Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30-11am | $176 for 8 weeks or $12 drop-in | Colleen |
| Chair Yoga | Fridays 10:30-11:30am | $72 for 8 weeks or $10 drop-in | Colleen |
Special Events
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Game Night Doors Open 6:45pm, Games Start 7:00pm.
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Dates Last Tuesday every month
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Price By donation
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Outdoor Corn Roast & Vendors Market Enjoy the outdoor corn roast and vendors market from 11:00AM - 3:00PM.
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Dates Sunday, September 8th, 2024
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Location West Thunder Community Centre
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Price Free admission
Weekly Activities
CASH Bingo
Fridays 1PM
Pickleball
Tuesdays 9:00-11:00AM
Wednesdays 11:00AM-1:00PM
Thursdays 9:00-11:00AM
Cost: $4 members; $5 non-members
Badminton
Wednesdays 6:30PM
Cost: $4 members; $5 non-members
Parents-Tots
Thursdays 9:30AM–1:00PM
Line Dancing
Tuesdays 2:00PM-3:30PM
Fridays 2:30PM-4PM
Cost: $2
DISKING
Mondays 11:00AM–12:45PM
Craft Night
Second and Fourth Thursday of the month 6:30-9:30pm
EUCHRE
Tuesdays 1:00PM-3:00PM
Sept.–May
Cost: $4 Drop-in
CRIBBAGE
Thursdays 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Sept. – June
Cost: $4 Drop-in
TOPS(Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Fridays 9:30/10:00AM
Weigh In Time/Program Start Time
Call Rose-Marie 807-577-5924 to register or details
THUNDER BAY DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB
(ACBL sanctioned games)
Monday, Wednesdays 1:15 PM-4:30 PM
Contact Marsha at mreinikka@shaw.ca for more details
Hall Rentals
West Thunder has 4 rooms to accommodate your function or event. We also provide Full catering in-house. Call 807-475-9396 for more information.
Thunder Bay Community Tennis Centre
Thunder Bay Community Tennis Centre
Located in Chapples Park
thunderbaytennis.com
(807) 577-1514
First Time Summer Membership Prices
TBCTC Academy of Tennis
For Kids:
| Kids Tennis | Day | Dates | Fees | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ages 4 - 13 yrs | Mon/Wed/Fri | July 3 - Aug 9 | $180 includes summer membership | 1 hr sessions starting at 9am, 10m or 11am. Advanced groups starting at 1pm, 2pm or 3pm |
| Ages 14 - 18 yrs | Mon/Wed/Fri | July 3 - Aug 9 | $190 includes summer membership | 1 hr sessions starting at 9am, 10m or 11am. Advanced groups starting at 1pm, 2pm or 3pm |
| Clinics | Day | Dates | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior - Beginner | Mon/Wed | May 6-22 & May 27 - June 12 | 5-6pm | $50 |
| Junior - Intermediate | Tues/Thurs | May 7-23 & May 28 - June 13 | 5-6pm | $50 |
| Program | Description |
|---|---|
| Junior Pre-High Performance Program | For players starting tournament play - Please contact the Centre |
| Junior High Performance Program | For players that are experienced in tournament play - Please contact the Centre |
For Adults:
| Spring Clinics | Day | Date | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults - Beginner / Novice | Tues/Thurs | May 7-23 & May 28 - June 13 | 6-7pm | $70 |
| Adult Tennis | Day |
|---|---|
| Destination 3.5 / 5.0 | Starting June 19 - Contact the Centre for more information |
| Men's League | Monday evenings |
| Ladies League | Wednesday evenings |
| Mixed Night | Friday evenings |
| Drop In Doubles | Tues/Thurs/Sun |
| Public Courts Program | Description |
|---|---|
| At Public Courts in the City | Contact us to organize tennis clinics or events at your local courts |
Contact us to organize birthdays, tennis clinics or events at your local courts.
COMING SOON: Rogers Dome featuring 6 indoor courts for year round play of Tennis and Pickleball.