Adult Leisure

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McDonnel Street Community Centre

Discover a world of leisure at the McDonnel Street Community Centre, one of Peterborough's newest recreation hubs! Unleash your competitive spirit with our exciting calendar of drop-in recreation programs, including: darts, shuffleboard, and short mat bowling. If you're looking to add more fitness to your regimen, consider joining a drop-in chair exercise class, or stomp into the line dancing registration! Designed for adults but appealing to the young at heart, these activities provide the perfect combination of fun, fitness, and socialization. 

McDonnel Street Community Centre is located at 577 McDonnel St. just east of the Monaghan Road intersection. 

Drop-In Programs

All drop-in programs cost $3.50 per participant, per visit. Please plan to bring exact cash, only. Participating in classes listed as "Community Care" are free of charge, no drop-in fee required.

  • Participants are encouraged to bring clean, indoor shoes.
  • Doors open at times listed. Play begins within 30 minutes of doors open. Plan to arrive within this 30 minute window to sign-in, pay your fee, learn the rules, meet other participants, and receive your play assignments (i.e. teammates or opponents, court or board to play on, etc.).
  • All Adult Leisure drop-in programs listed are currently located at the McDonnel Street Community Centre. 
  • If there are no participants within the first 30 minutes of the scheduled doors open, the activity will be cancelled for that day. 
  • Membership at the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre does not waive drop-in fees for Adult Leisure activities.

Short Mat Bowling is an indoor sport in which players attempt to score points by rolling a biased ball (bowl) along a flat surface, trying to land it closer to the jack than their opponent. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bowls, although extra sets are available for use.

Mondays & Fridays

  • Doors open at 12:30 p.m., play begins at 1:00 p.m.
  • Approximately 2 hours of play
  • Location: Lower Games Room 

The object of shuffleboard (indoor, floor) is to propel discs using a cue onto a target shaped like a pyramid at the opposite end of the court - to score, to prevent opponent from scoring, or both.

Tuesdays

  • Doors open at 9:00 a.m., play begins at 9:30 a.m.
  • Approximately 2 hours of play
  • Location: Lower Games Room
  • No drop-in on Tuesday, April 1

The Tabletop Games drop-in is an open program for folks who like to sit down with friends and enjoy a couple of rounds of cards. During this drop-in, participants will have access to a variety of games including Scrabble, Mexican Train, Cribbage, and other card games. All skill levels are welcome - we're happy to help teach you our favourite games! 

The Tabletop Games drop-in is not scheduled at this time.

Test your precision and aim in friendly competition with fellow Darts enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice, we encourage all skill levels to join. Enjoy camaraderie, improve your game, and aim for the bullseye in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. 

Thursdays

  • Doors open at 12:30 p.m., play begins at 1 p.m. 
  • Approximately 2 hours of play
  • Location: Lower Games Room 

Zumba Gold is a modified, lower-intensity version of the Zumba dance exercise class, designed for active older adults or those seeking a gentler workout, focusing on balance, range of motion, and coordination, while still incorporating the fun and energy of Zumba.

Wednesdays - beginning April 9Community Care Logo

  • Doors open at 8:45 a.m. Class runs 9 - 9:45 a.m.
  • Instructor: Jasmine
  • Location: Lower Games Room
  • No cost to participate

This is a well-rounded fitness class for older adults. Through bodyweight and dumbbell exercises, this class will help you improve your muscle strength, endurance, stability and mobility. As an experienced older adult fitness instructor, Krista will be able to offer options for individuals depending on their current level of fitness. Some exercises will be done seated in a chair, but most will be done standing behind or beside your chair. Come prepared for a little bit of everything: cardio, weights/strength, core & balance exercises!

Wednesdays - beginning April 9Community Care Logo

  • Doors open at 9:45 a.m.
  • Instructor: Krista
  • Location: Lower Games Room
  • No cost to participate

Registered Programs

Each of the programs listed below require advanced registration. Participants can choose to register online, register over the phone by calling 705-742-0050, or register in person at the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre during regular operating hours.

Lawn Bowling is a precision sport where participants roll slightly asymmetrical balls (called "bowls") to get them as close as possible to a smaller target ball (the "jack") on a manicured grass lawn. Join instructors from the Peterborough Lawn Bowling Club as they share the foundations of Lawn Bowling with anyone from the community interested to learn more about this sport. This is a great introduction to anyone who might be interested in league play throughout the summer.

  • Each of these Try It Lessons are free
  • Lessons are located at 577 McDonnel Street
  • All equipment will be provided

Monday, May 5Lawn Bowls

Tuesday, May 6

Thursday, May 8

Friday, May 9

Paint along, step-by-step in these acrylic paint workshops. The class will have participants create a painting on canvas, inspired by an original piece with the guidance of local art instructor Thom Whitby. Learn about colour-mixing, choosing the right brush for the desired effect, creating depth in art, and more. Paint and brushes will be provided for use, and a canvas is included as part of the registration fee. Limited spots are available for each workshop, so don’t wait to register! 

Acrylic Painting of Mountainscape

Painting Workshop - "Mountain High"

Cost: $37.50 + tax

April 16: 2:30 - 5 p.m.

April 29: 6 - 8:30 p.m.

 

Acrylic Painting of a tree among field of flowers

Painting Workshop - "Tree of Life"

Cost: $37.50

May 5: 2:30 - 5 p.m.

May 12: 6 - 8:30 p.m.

We hope you'll take a shot on the Adult Mixed Dart League! Participants will toss their way through 8 weeks of league play enjoying variations of your favourite dart variations such as Baseball, Cricket, and traditional 01 games Each week, expect to play against a new opponent as you rack up cumulative points. This league is for all abilities, including beginners. Bringing your own set of darts is recommended, although several sets are available to borrow.

dart boardMondays: March 17 to May 26, 2025

  • Course Code: 71096
  • Cost: $72.54 + tax for 9 nights of league play
  • Cost prorated for late registration
  • Doors open at 6:30 p.m., play begins around 7:00 p.m.
  • No league play on Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday), or May 19 (Victoria Day)

Register for Adult Mixed Dart League

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