Municipality of French River

Lorne Recreation District is hiring a Summer Recreation Technician

Click HERE to check out the Job Posting!

This position is fully funded through the Manitoba Metis Federation / Infinity Women Secretariat Summer Student Employment Program Grant, successful applicant must meet all Grant Requirements outlined in the Job Posting

How to Apply:

• Send resume by email to: lrecdis@gmail.com
• Drop-off resume in-person or by mail, in a sealed envelope marked "Application for Recreation Technician” to Lorne Recreation District, 307-3rd Street, PO Box 278, Somerset, MB, R0G 2L0

Lorne Recreation District wishes to thank all candidates for their interest in this position, however, only those individuals considered for an interview will be contacted.  

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact:

Damara Geddes

Recreation Director

Lorne Recreation District

204-744-2360

lrecdis@gmail.com

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

Click the LINK to Register for a Program!

Lorne Recreation District Program Registration Form

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

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 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

Red River Mutal Spruce Up Your Story Grant

Funds are available to help restore well-worn, but well-loved, spaces that are at the heart of communities! Application Deadline: May 31, 2025. Info:  https://redrivermutual.com/spruce-up-your-story/

Healthy Community Partnership Grant

Funds are awarded to non-profit organizations serving older adults to purchase equipment and/or to support activities that promote health and independence. Application Deadline: May 31, 2025. Info: https://southernhealth.ca/the-healthy-community-partnership-grant/ 

Southern Health-Santé Sud Love My Community Challenge

Share an activity or small acts of kindness that you and others in your community did to spread kindness, create joy and build relationships. Deadline: May 12, 2025. Info: https://southernhealth.ca/love-my-community-challenge-2/ 

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

Active Older Adults

Build strength, improve balance and maintain independence! This inclusive class is open to all abilities, with movement options tailored to your body’s needs - including seated exercises if needed. Stay strong, steady, and confident in your everyday activities with a supportive and encouraging community! Please bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Instructor: GG

Location: Rendezvous, Somerset Friendship Centre

Dates: 6 Classes – Thursdays – May 1-June 12 (No Class: May 15) – Rendezvous not available that day

Time: 1-1:45pm

Registration Fee: $80/Participant 

Deadline to Register & Pay: April 25, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: Lorne Recreation District Program Registration Form

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

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

Basketball SKILLS Camp - Ages 9-14yrs (Grades 4-8)

Spring 2025 Session is complete!  Check back for more information on the next Session

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. If you like great music and having fun, this class is for you!  Please bring an exercise ball, something to place the ball on (such as a laundry hamper or bucket), a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Instructor: Mary Wood-McNeill

Location: Mariapolis Recreation Centre

Dates: 6 Classes – Mondays – *May 5-June 16 (No Class: May 19) *Start date changed due to Federal Election scheduled for April 28

Time: 10-11am

Registration Fee: $80/Participant 

Deadline to Register & Pay: April 25, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: Lorne Recreation District Program Registration Form

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

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

Chalk Pastels Workshop

Come explore the artistic medium of pastels, where colours can be rich and vibrant or soft and subdued. You’ll learn how to create beautiful, individualized works of art using techniques like layering, blending and colour mixing. This workshop is suitable for artists of all skills levels.

Instructor: Mary Wood-McNeil

Location: Swan Lake Friendship Centre

Dates: 4 Classes – Wednesdays – May 14-June 4

Time: 1-4pm

Registration Fee: $130/Participant

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday May 7, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: Lorne Recreation District Program Registration Form

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

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

Circuit Training

Build muscle endurance and boost cardio fitness as you move through different stations with a mix of strength and conditioning exercises, all adaptable to your needs! Each class includes a warm-up, the circuit, and a cooldown with light stretching to leave you feeling strong and refreshed. 

The Spring 2025 Session has been CANCELLED due to low registration numbers. Please check back for more information on a Fall 2025 Session!

Cookie Decorating Workshop – Ages 6-12yrs

Join us for a fun-filled, hands-on Cookie Decorating Workshop. Each child will receive a cookie decorating kit complete with 12 pre-made cookies, as well as a variety of frosting colours, sprinkles and toppings to decorate them with! This workshop is perfect for children who love to be creative and enjoy sweet treats. Please bring a box or container to put your deliciously decorated cookies in to take home!

Instructor: Damara Geddes

Location: Altamont Community Centre

Date: Saturday April 26

Time: 1-3pm

Registration Fee: $25/Participant

REGISTRATION CLOSED: Deadline to Register was Tuesday April 8, 2025

HEY! Are you 13-16yrs and looking to help? Why not volunteer for this program? Contact LRD for more information!

Cooking Club – Ages 8-12yrs 

Spring 2025 Session is complete!  Check back for more information on the next Session

Dot Mandela Painting Workshop – Ages 12yrs+

Unlock your creativity and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Dot Mandela art in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn the intricate art of creating beautiful, symmetrical patterns using dots on a bottle or terracotta pot, all while discovering the soothing and meditative process of painting.  Ages 12yrs+. All supplies included!

Instructor: Gisele Rondeau 

Location: Swan Lake Friendship Centre

Date: Thursday May 8

Time: 6-8pm

Registration Fee: $70/Participant 

Deadline to Register & Pay: Thursday May 1, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: Lorne Recreation District Program Registration Form

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

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga focuses on moving in and out of poses, while practicing a variety of breathing and relaxation techniques. Improve your strength, flexibility and mindfulness. Beginner friendly class, all fitness levels welcome!  

The Spring 2025 Session has been CANCELLED due to low registration numbers. Please check back for more information on a Fall 2025 Session!

Kids Dance! – Ages 4-6yrs & 7yrs+

Come learn the FUNdamentals of dance, such as coordination, rhythm and self-expression, in this fun and engaging class. Basic dance techniques and steps will be taught, leading up to a performance for parents/guardians during the last class! 

Miss Sarah has been dancing since she was 5yrs old. She has taught dance for Shine Dance in Steinbach, St. Malo Catholic School of Evangelization Kids Camps and Tiger Hills Recreation. Join Miss Sarah and learn some awesome new dance moves! 

Dancers will need to bring a bottle of water, wear comfy clothes they can move in as well as bare feet or ballet shoes. Hair should be tied back, away from the face.

Please note that for the safety of participants, we kindly ask that all parents/guardians remain at the location for the duration of the class. However, to maintain a positive learning environment, parents/guardians are not permitted inside the dance studio (gymnasium) during class time. Please try to stay in the lobby area outside of the gymnasium doors, people are not permitted to wander around the halls of the school.  If this happens, we can lose our Permit to utilize the space. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!

Instructor: Miss Sarah

Location: l'école élémentaire Notre Dame, Gymnasium

Dates: 6-Classes – Thursdays April 24-May 29 

Timeslots & Registration Fees: 

FULL: Ages 4-6yrs – 5:30-6pm – $55/Participant 

Ages 7yrs+ – 6-6:45pm – $65/Participant

Deadline to Register & Pay: Thursday April 17, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: Lorne Recreation District Program Registration Form

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

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

Octoflow – Chair Stretching

Join us for a stretch and mobility class designed for all ages, abilities and genders. Whether seated or standing behind the chair, you’ll gently stretch your muscles, improve flexibility and enhance mobility in a supportive and inclusive environment. Move with ease and feel your best with Octoflow! 

The Spring 2025 Session has been CANCELLED due to low registration numbers. Please check back for more information on a Fall 2025 Session!

Paper Quilling Workshop – Ages 12yrs+

Discover the art of paper quilling in this engaging, hands-on workshop. Paper quilling combines traditional quilling techniques with the beauty of paper crafting to create stunning, intricate designs. In this workshop, you will learn how to craft colorful patterns using paper, scissors, and glue to create your very own paper masterpiece! Ages 12yrs+. All supplies included!

Instructor: Gisele Rondeau 

Location: Rendezvous, Somerset Friendship Centre

Date: Tuesday June 10

Time: 6-9pm

Registration Fee: $70/Participant 

Deadline to Register & Pay: Tuesday June 3, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: Lorne Recreation District Program Registration Form

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

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

Pickleball

Come check out Canada’s fastest growing sport!  Pickleball blends elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong together to offer a unique experience. This session is for Recreational Players who want to play and just have fun! 

Location: Prairie Mountain High School, Somerset

Dates: 5 Sessions – Tuesdays – April 15-May 20 (No Class: May 13)

Time: 7:30-9pm

Registration Fee: $20/Participant

REGISTRATION CLOSED: Deadline to Register was Tuesday April 8, 2025

Resistance Training 

Each strength-focused class starts with a warm-up, followed by sets of exercises using weights or resistance bands, and finishes with a cooldown and stretch. Movements can be adapted to suit your needs, helping you build strength safely and effectively! 

The Spring 2025 Session has been CANCELLED due to low registration numbers. Please check back for more information on a Fall 2025 Session!

Stretch & Flow

Improve mobility and lengthen muscles through a mix of dynamic stretches and flow sequences. This class involves standing movements and floor work on a mat, helping you move with ease and flexibility. Open to all abilities, with modifications available to support your needs. 

The Spring 2025 Session has been CANCELLED due to low registration numbers. Please check back for more information on a Fall 2025 Session!

Yogalates

Yogalates combines Yoga and Pilates to straighten posture, enhance flexibility and promote relaxation. A perfect combination for improving your muscle tone. Yogalates is geared toward individuals who are comfortable with a more involved fitness class. 

The Spring 2025 Session has been CANCELLED due to low registration numbers. Please check back for more information on a Fall 2025 Session!