RHTTC55 e-Magazine : January 2022

New Virtual Programs

Added!

Feeling restless this winter? Give yourself something to look forward to on these cold days by registering for a virtual recreation program!

Stay active with fitness classes you can do at home, unleash your creativity and sign up for a paint night, or engage your kids in hands on science and engineering programs – guaranteed to hold their attention!

Visit RichmondHill.ca/RecGuide to view our programs and register today.

Adult 55+ Virtual Programs

Our adult 55+ virtual programs offer a variety of different opportunities to get creative or learn a new skill. View our list of programs and register today.

Do you have an idea for a virtual class you would like to take? Let us know!

Virtual Astronomy Programs

We will engage stargazers and science enthusiasts from the comfort of your own home. Register today for these great virtual programs offer by the astronomers at the David Dunlap Observatory.

Richmond Green Skate Trail

The Skate Trail at Richmond Green is now open every day from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., weather permitting. Our 250 metre loop is waiting for you and your family to enjoy! Here’s what you need to know before coming to the skate trail.

Tea Sale

Are you missing the Heritage Centre's afternoon teas? Warm up at home with a cup of our tea created exclusively for the Heritage Centre. Best of all, our winter sale on our quality loose-leaf tea blends is on now! Purchase your own for only $5 per package.

Purchase your tea today

Richmond Hill
225 East Beaver Creek Rd.
Richmond Hill, ON
L4B 3P4 905-771-8800

RichmondHill.ca

Changes to Recreation and Culture Services in Response to Provincial COVID-19 Restrictions

To help slow the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, the Government of Ontario announced the province will return to the modified version of Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen, effective Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. for at least 21 days (until January 26, 2022), subject to trends in public health and health system indicators.

What’s Closing/Cancelled Effective January 5

All community centres, pools, fitness centres and arenas will close, except for athletes training for the Olympics and Paralympics. Rental permits will be cancelled and refunded. No new permits will be issued until further notice.

All memberships will be put on hold.

All indoor in-person and drop-in recreation and culture programs are cancelled. Program registrants will be contacted with alternative options where available. Credits or refunds will be issued .

Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts will close to the public, with limited exceptions for rehearsals and recorded/broadcasted performances. Refunds will be issued to those impacted.

Heritage Centre, McConaghy Centre and Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory will close.

City staff will contact those impacted directly in the coming days with more information. We thank you for your patience as we work through these closures and cancellations.

Virtual and outdoor recreation and culture programs will continue with new offerings coming soon. Register at RichmondHill.ca/RecGuide.

Help keep our community safe

Residents are further reminded that you can help slow the spread of COVID-19 by doing the following:

Get vaccinated, including your third booster shot, as soon as you are eligible

Maintain physical distancing of at least two metres from others

Wear a mask or face covering indoors, as well as outdoors if you cannot physical distance

Wash your hands thoroughly and often

Stay home if you’re sick, even with mild symptoms

Updates and information on the City’s response to COVID-19, including a complete list of what’s open and closed, is available online at RichmondHill.ca/COVID19.

For updates visit RichmondHill.ca/COVID19

Richmond Hill
225 East Beaver Creek Rd.
Richmond Hill, ON
L4B 3P4 905-771-8800

RichmondHill.ca