Lorne Recreation District

LRD provides recreation programming to the communities within the Municipality of Lorne

 

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Contact LRD!

Damara Geddes

Recreation Director

📍 307-3rd St. Box 278 Somerset, MB R0G 2L0

📡 Satellite Office: 55 Rogers St. Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, MB

📞 204-744-2360

đź“§ lrecdis@gmail.com


Click through the tabs below to find more information on each Program and how to REGISTER!


**NEW** - LRD is now collecting Program Registrations ONLINE!

Click through the tabs below to find the program you want to register for. Click the LINK provided to Register!

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

đź“§ lrecdis@gmail.com

Lorne Recreation District requires Pre-Registration and Pre-Payment for all Programs offered in order to ensure that Instructor and Facility Rental Fees are covered!

How to PAY for an LRD Program:

Registration Fees are DUE by the Deadline BEFORE the Program begins!

Payments are accepted in CASH, CHEQUE or E-TRANSFER

  • Cash - exact change please!
  • Cheques - made payable to Lorne Recreation District
  • E-Transfers - send to lrecdis@gmail.com - please include the program and attendees name in the notes

Payments can be dropped off at the Lorne Recreation District Office located at 307-3rd Street in Somerset - turn right when you go in the front doors. If no one is in the LRD Office please leave payment in teal drop box just inside the window. Please put payments in an envelope marked with your name and what you are paying for!

Sorry - Debit and Credit Card payments are not accepted

If you, or someone you know, has a skill, talent or passion for a topic - sports, fitness, dance, music, woodworking, art, crafts, gymnastics, theatre, photography, cooking or any other recreational program or activity and would be interested in instructing a program please contact LRD!  

PLEASE NOTE: Some activities require instructors to hold specific certifications that are required to instruct programming, these certifications must be up-to-date and provided to the LRD Office. Instructors may also be required to hold Liability Insurance Coverage!


If you have a suggestion for a program or activity you'd like to see please email lrecdis@gmail.com

Co-op Communities in Full Colour 

Co-op would like to give back by preserving, enhancing and beautifying the communities in which we live, work and play! This program will provide paint for projects that improve the wellbeing of our communities. Info?: www.home.crs/more/communitiesinfullcolour

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

Individual Child Grants available to help families in financial need cover the costs of participating in sport and recreation. Info? www.jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/

Child and Family Services of Central Manitoba Foundation “Chance 2” Programs

A variety of grants available to assist families with the costs of sports and recreation. Info?: www.cfscmfoundation.ca/our-chance-2-programs 

KidSport

Grants available for families facing financial barriers so kids can participate in registered sport programs! Grants of up to $500 per eligible child are available for sport registration fees. Info?: www.kidsportcanada.ca/manitoba/ 

Government of Manitoba Heritage Program Grants 

Includes the Community Festivals and Events Program; Community Museum Grant and Project Support Programs; Heritage Program Grant; Heritage Resource and Military Memorial Conservation Grants. Visit www.gov.mb.ca/chc/grants/heritage/index.html for more information on each program! Various application deadlines.

Activate Your Neighbourhood Resource

Check out a tactical guide to help you reimagine, rethink and repurpose the spaces in your neighbourhood to support and encourage physical activity and social connections. Learn more here: www.activateyourneighbourhood.ca

Youth Golf Clinic – Ages 8yrs+

Come learn the fundamentals of golf at King Korn Maze! Delivered by a PGA of Canada Community Coach, instruction is focused on the fundamentals of golf: putting, chipping, pitching and full swing. Perfect for beginners and young players looking to build confidence and skills! Golf equipment is NOT required; equipment can be provided to participants during the clinic.

Instructor: Golf Canada - First Tee Program Instructors

Location: King Korn Maze - Rd 35 N, Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB

Date: Wednesday August 6

Time: Group #1: 11am-12:30pm or Group #2: 1-2:30pm

Registration Fee: $25/Participant, includes a slushie and small bag of popcorn

Only 12 spots are available per Group!

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday July 30, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: LRD Program Registration Form - Summer 2025

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

đź“§ lrecdis@gmail.com

POP-UP Cardio Drumming

Using drumsticks to “drum” on an exercise ball, participants follow the rhythm of upbeat music while following the various steps and moves from the instructor. This is a low-impact cardio workout that can be adapted for all fitness levels. Please bring an exercise ball, something to place it on so it is at least at your waist height (such as a laundry hamper or bucket), a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Instructor: Mary Wood-McNeill

Location: Somerset Community Hall

Dates: 2 Classes available! Tuesday June 3 & Tuesday June 17

Time: 6-7pm

Cost: FREE! Thanks to the ParticipACTION Community Challenge Grant - Registration is STILL Required!

Deadline to Register EXTENDED to Friday June 6, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: ParticipACTION Pop-Up Classes Registration Form – June 2025 

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

đź“§ lrecdis@gmail.com

POP-UP Outdoor Circuit Training

Move through different stations that mix strength and conditioning exercises, during this outdoor class! Participants 13yrs+ welcome to attend with a caregiver. Please bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable weather appropriate clothes you can move in. 

Instructor: GG

Location: PMHS Grounds, Somerset

Date: Saturday June 7 (Rain Date: Saturday June 14)  

Time: 9-10am

Cost: FREE! Thanks to the ParticipACTION Community Challenge Grant - Registration is STILL Required!

Deadline to Register EXTENDED to Friday June 6, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: ParticipACTION Pop-Up Classes Registration Form – June 2025 

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

đź“§ lrecdis@gmail.com

POP-UP Yoga in the Park

Join us for an Outdoor Hatha Yoga Class that will improve your strength, flexibility and mindfulness. All fitness levels welcome! Participants 13yrs+ welcome to attend with a caregiver. Please bring a yoga mat, bottle of water and wear comfortable weather appropriate clothes you can move in.

Instructor: Lindsay Peters

Location: Notre Dame Park

Date: 2 Classes available! Monday June 9 & Monday June 23 (Rain Date: Monday June 30)

Time: 6-7pm

Cost: FREE! Thanks to the ParticipACTION Community Challenge Grant - Registration is STILL Required!

Deadline to Register EXTENDED to Friday June 6, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: ParticipACTION Pop-Up Classes Registration Form – June 2025 

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

đź“§ lrecdis@gmail.com

POP-UP Outdoor Fitness Class & Run

Join GG for a fun outdoor workout and a run to the Bird Lookout Tower along the Lac St. Leon Trail!  Participants 13yrs+ welcome to attend with a caregiver. Please bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable weather appropriate clothes you can move in. 

Instructor: GG

Location: Centre d'interprétation Saint-Léon Interpretive Centre

Date: Thursday June 12 (Rain Date: Thursday June 19)

Time: 5:30-6:30pm

Cost: FREE! Thanks to the ParticipACTION Community Challenge Grant - Registration is STILL Required!

Deadline to Register: Monday June 9, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: ParticipACTION Pop-Up Classes Registration Form – June 2025 

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

đź“§ lrecdis@gmail.com

POP-UP Come for a Kayak

** Participants must bring their own kayak and gear! **

Grab your kayak and join Ang for a fun and scenic paddle. Please bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable weather appropriate clothes you can move in. All experience levels welcome!

Instructor: Ang Grenier

Location: Lac St. Leon at the Centre d'interprĂ©tation Saint-LĂ©on Interpretive Centre

Date: Wednesday June 18 (Rain Date: Wednesday June 25) 

Time: 6pm, paddle will take approx. 1-1.5hrs depending on group size and experience

Cost: FREE! Thanks to the ParticipACTION Community Challenge Grant - Registration is STILL Required!

Deadline to Register: Monday June 16, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: ParticipACTION Pop-Up Classes Registration Form – June 2025 

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

đź“§ lrecdis@gmail.com

This summer we are challenging YOU to get out and use the Lorne Section of the Trans Canada Trail! 

Complete the Journal before the last day of each month and be entered to WIN $100 in “Lorne Bucks” in June, July and August 2025! 

Click HERE for more information and to get the ONLINE Version of the Journal

Virtual Terry Fox Run – Swan Lake

Sunday September 14, 2025

This will be a virtual event. Participate wherever you are! Around your neighborhood, backyard, down the street, or around the block. Walk, run, ride! Help make a difference in the fight against cancer. 

Click HERE to register or to support someone participating