Join us for the Scooters Rodeo for Seniors (55+) on Wednesday, July 16 from 10:30am to 2:30pm, a fun and free event all about safety, mobility, and a little adventure! Try the obstacle course, check out safety workshops, and enjoy hands-on displays. Scooters will be provided. Registration is required to ride the course.
This event is hosted at the Renfrew Community Centre (2929 East 22nd Avenue). To register, call 604- 257-8388 ext. 1 or visit the centre in-person.
Join us for a relaxing Watercolour Basics session! This beginner-friendly class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn watercolour, and focuses on simple techniques to explore your creativity. No experience needed, just bring your imagination and enjoy the calming flow of painting with watercolors.
Join us at the MOSAIC Knitting Club for a fun introduction to knitting with Pauline and our team of friendly instructors! Whether you want to make a stylish hairband, a cozy scarf, or a cute bear, we have a variety of projects for you to choose from. This is a great opportunity to learn a new skill and meet fellow knitting enthusiasts.
Join us to explore the fun and benefits of Belly Dance Basics! This beginner-friendly class is perfect for anyone and includes gentle movements that help improve balance, flexibility, and core strength. No experience needed, just come ready to move and have fun!
Listen to Senior volunteers as they share their stories about our neighbourhood, discover unseen aspects of our community, and use walking as a way to connect with neighbours!
Join us to discover the incredible health benefits of Tai Chi! This event will feature exercises like Ba Duan Jin, Taijiquan 24 Forms, and 42 Forms. Designed especially for seniors, these stretching and strength-building exercises help improve muscle strength and endurance.
Take a walk at the Norquay Food forest, and learn about ethnobotanical knowledge with Indigenous-focused storytelling. Guided by an Indigenous leader, you’ll stroll along the path and pause to read an Indigenous children’s storybook—bringing the plants and the story together for a meaningful experience rooted in culture and tradition.
Come join us at the CNH Annex for a fun mix of workshops, performances, and activities! Everyone is welcome to take part, learn something new, enjoy live entertainment, and connect with others in the community.
1:00 – 3:00 PM — Origami Circle
2:00 – 3:00 PM — Gems of Hope
3:30 – 4:30 PM — Maria Belen (Punking Dance)
4:45 – 5:00 PM — AJ Li (Hip Hop)
5:15 – 5:45 PM — Jackson Adrian (DJ Set)
6:00 – 6:45 PM — Libertad Hernandez (Singer)
7:00 – 7:30 PM — Hula Dance Performance
Bring your chair and get cozy at Collingwood Park to watch Rio (2011) after dusk. Please note that the movie will only take place if the weather permits.
About the Movie:
Rio (2011) is a fun animated movie about Blu, a rare blue macaw who can’t fly. He travels to Rio de Janeiro to meet Jewel, the last female of his kind. Their adventure takes them through the city as they try to escape from bird smugglers and learn to work together. With beautiful scenes, and funny characters, Rio is a joyful story about friendship, courage, and discovering who you really are.
The Collingwood Days Festival will begin with a special blessing, followed by a powerful Drum Circle. Don’t miss this beautiful opening.
We are also honored to welcome Brenda Whitecap Logan, a Cree Knowledge Keeper from Moosomin First Nation. On the first day of the festival at 7pm, right after the land acknowledgement, Brenda will be sharing the sacred teachings of sweetgrass. These teachings were passed down to her by her late grandmother, and she now shares them with the next generation as a way of healing and connecting.
Brenda is a loving mother of five and believes in the power of cultural teachings for recovery and strength. Her presence is filled with love, prayer, and deep wisdom, and we are grateful she is joining us to open this year’s festival.