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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.
All drop-in programs cost $3.50 per participant, per visit. Please plan to bring exact cash, only.
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
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
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
Improve your range of motion, strength, and balance in this seated fitness class. This class may use resistance bands, balls or gliding discs in a safe and social setting. No experience required. Come join the fun!
Chair Exercise is not scheduled at this time. We are actively seeking an Instructor to lead this class.
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.
Monday, May 5
Tuesday, May 6
Thursday, May 8
Friday, May 9
Tuesday, June 3
Friday, June 6
Paint along, step-by-step in these acrylic paint workshops. The two-hour 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!
Painting Workshop - "Mountain High"
Cost: $37.50 + tax
April 29: 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Painting Workshop - "Tree of Life"
Cost: $37.50
May 5: 2:30 - 5 p.m.
May 12: 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Painting Workshop - "Spontaneous Arrangement"
Cost: $37.50
June 11: 5:30 - 8 p.m.
June 26: 2:30 - 5 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 games like Baseball and Hi Out. 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.
Mondays: March 17 to May 26, 2025
Contact Us
City Hall
500 George St. N.
Peterborough, ON
K9H 3R9
Phone: 705-742-7777
Toll Free: 1-855-738-3755
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