Municipality of French River

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

Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) - Reaching Each and Every One Initiative

Receive funding to support your local sport programs that create more inclusive, accessible opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Deadline: September 3, 2025. Info? www.cpra.ca/reeo_2025

New Horizons for Seniors Program

Seniors are a vital part of our community, and we want to ensure they stay active, connected, and supported. The federal government is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 New Horizons for Seniors Program with grants of up to $25,000 available. Deadline: September 17, 2025. Info? www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/new-horizons-seniors-community-based.html

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

Swan Lake / Somerset Soccer Club FALL YOUTH SOCCER

Join us for a fun soccer program focused on teamwork, active play and friendly games!  All skill levels welcome – perfect for staying active and conditioning before hockey season.

Ages & Registration Fees: 

• 3-4yrs: FREE!
• 5yrs-Grade 8: $12/Player

Days of Play: Tuesday & Thursday Evenings – September 4-25, 2025

Location of Games: Swan Lake, Holland and possibly Pilot Mound

How to Pay:

• Registration Fees will go to Swan Lake/Somerset Soccer Club and are DUE by prior to the start of the season
• Payments are accepted in CASH, CHEQUE or E-TRANSFER
  • Cash - exact change please!
  • Cheques - made payable to Swan Lake/Somerset Soccer Club 
  • E-Transfers – TBA! 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to coach and ref the games – ideally 2 coaches per team. The pro-gram is just for fun, so not a lot of pressure on knowing all the rules, positions, etc… Please outline if you or someone you know can volunteer when registering!

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/252083992209260

Questions? Contact Jacqueline Deblonde – thechamberlins2017@gmail.com

KidFIT! – Ages 4-8yrs

This fun and active class blends yoga with energizing fitness activities to build strength, flexibility, and balance. Through games, movement, and mindful breathing, kids will develop healthy habits, improve coordination, and boost confidence - all while having a great time! Please bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Please Note: For the safety of participants, we kindly ask that all parents/guardians remain at the location for the duration of the class. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!

Instructor: GG

Location: Somerset Hall 

Dates: 8 Classes – Mondays – October 20-December 8

Time: 4:30-5pm

Registration Fee: $60/Participant

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday October 1, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/251694476504262

Family Fitness – Ages 8yrs+ 

Get ready for fun competition and quality connection! This class brings kids and parents together to move, sweat, and build strength - side by side. It’s a fantastic way to introduce kids and teens to fitness while you work on your own health and goals - together as a team. Adult will need to participate with child(ren)! Please bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Instructor: GG

Location: Somerset Hall 

Dates: 8 Classes – Mondays – October 20-December 8

Time: 5:15-6:15pm

Registration Fee: $80 for 1 Adult plus $10 for each additional family member

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday October 1, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/251694476504262

Muscle Mix: Weights & Cross Training

This dynamic class will get your heart pumping and build strength. Focusing on functional movements, we emphasize proper form and technique. Each 60-minute session is designed to boost your confidence, build strength, and foster a supportive community. Come as you are, leave feeling stronger and energized. Please bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Instructor: GG

Location: Somerset Hall 

Dates: 8 Classes – Mondays – October 20-December 8

Time: 6:30-7:30pm

Registration Fee: $110/Participant

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday October 1, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/251694476504262

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!  Please bring a yoga mat, bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Instructor: Lindsay Peters

Location: l'école élémentaire Notre Dame, Gymnasium 

Dates: 8 Classes – Mondays – October 20-December 8

Time: 6-7pm

Registration Fee: $110/Participant

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday October 1, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/251694476504262

Fit Together: Parent & Tot Fitness – Ages 1-4yrs

A fun, interactive fitness class designed for parents and tots to move, play and grow together. Through simple exercises, games and activities, you’ll build strength and coordination in a supportive and welcoming environment. Perfect for little ones and grown-ups to get active as a team!  Adult will need to participate with child(ren)! Please bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Instructor: GG

Location: Swan Lake Arena

Dates: 8 Classes – Tuesdays – October 14-December 9 (No Class: November 11)

Time: 11am-Noon

Registration Fee: $80/Adult (Kids are FREE!)

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday October 1, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/251694476504262

Tiny Tumblers: Floor Gymnastics – Ages 1-12yrs

A fun and active program where kids build strength, coordination and confidence through basic floor gymnastics skills, games and movement activities. 

Please Note: 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 gymnasium during class time for the 4-10yr old Sessions. 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!

Adult will need to participate with child(ren) during the Parent & Tot Session!

Instructor: Mya Dion

Location: l'école élémentaire Notre Dame, Gymnasium

Date: 8 Classes – Tuesdays – October 14-December 9 (No Class: November 11)

Timeslots & Registration Fees: 

Parent & Tot: Ages 1-3yrs – 4:30-5pm – $60/Participant 

Ages 4-6yrs – 5:15-6:15pm – $80/Participant 

Ages 7-12yrs – 6:30-7:30pm – $80/Participant 

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday October 1, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/251694476504262

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 Adult Players who want to play and have fun.  Courts may be split into Skill Levels, depending on number of participants that sign up!  Click HERE to learn more about Pickleball Skills Levels.  Please bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes you can move in, as well as your own pickleball paddle if you have (there will be some on-site if you do not!)

Location: Prairie Mountain High School, Somerset

Dates: 8 Classes – Tuesdays – October 14-December 9 (No Class: November 11)

Time: 7:30-9pm

Registration Fee: $40/Participant

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday October 1, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/251694476504262

Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C 

Basic course offering lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.

BLENDED COURSE: A portion will be done in-person; other portion will be completed by the participant ONLINE independently prior to course date! 

Instructor: Evelyn Green

Location: Municipality of Lorne Office

In-Person Course: Tuesday November 18 – 6pm start

Registration Fee: $150/Participant

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday October 29, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/251694476504262

Gentle Flow: Chair Yoga

Experience a soothing blend of Hatha, Yin and Restorative Yoga - designed to nourish both body and mind. This inclusive and accessible class welcomes every “body”, whether you’re navigating mobility challenges, recovering from injury or simply seeking a gentler practice. Using a chair for support, you’ll explore both seated and standing postures in a way that meets you exactly where you are, helping you build strength, flexibility and inner calm. Please bring a yoga mat, bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Instructor: GG

Location: Club Simon Nivon, St. Leon

Dates: 8 Classes – Wednesdays – October 15-December 3

Time: 1-2pm

Registration Fee: $110/Participant 

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday October 1, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/251694476504262

Girls Club: Teen Fitness – Ages 13-18yrs

A strength-focused training class designed exclusively for girls. Learn proper techniques, build confidence in the gym and develop strength that goes beyond the physical. In this safe and supportive space, you’ll discover your power, challenge yourself and leave each session feeling stronger in both body and mindset. Please bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Instructor: GG

Location: l'école élémentaire Notre Dame, Gymnasium

Dates: 8 Classes – Wednesdays – October 15-December 3

Time: 3:45-4:45pm

Registration Fee: $80/Participant

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday October 1, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/251694476504262

Kids Yoga – Ages 6-12yrs

An introduction to yoga designed just for kids! Through fun poses, creative movement and calming breathing exercises, children will build flexibility, balance and focus. Each class encourages imagination, body awareness and relaxation in a positive and supportive environment. Please bring a yoga mat, bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Please Note: 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 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: Lindsay Peters

Location: l'école élémentaire Notre Dame, Gymnasium

Dates: 8 Classes – Wednesdays – October 15-December 3

Time: 5:15-5:45pm

Registration Fee: $60/Participant

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday October 1, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/251694476504262

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. Please bring a yoga mat, bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Instructor: Lindsay Peters

Location: l'école élémentaire Notre Dame, Gymnasium 

Dates: 8 Classes – Wednesdays – October 15-December 3

Time: 6-7pm

Registration Fee: $110/Participant

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday October 1, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/251694476504262

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 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

TWO Classes Available! 

Class #1:

Location: Altamont Community Centre

Dates: 8 Classes – Fridays – October 10-November 28 

Time: 10-11am

Class #2:

Location: Somerset Hall

Dates: 8 Classes – Wednesdays – October 15-December 3

Time: 7-8pm

Registration Fee: $110/Participant/Class

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday October 1, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/251694476504262

Legends (formerly Active Older Adults)

This lower-impact fitness class welcomes all ages and abilities, offering a fun and supportive way to build and maintain strength, balance and confidence in your body. Each session focuses on core strength, functional movement and stability, with plenty of variations using chairs, props and support tools so you can move in the way that feels best for you. In Legends, everyone belongs - and every “body” is celebrated. Please bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Instructor: GG

Location: Rendezvous, Somerset

Dates: 8 Classes – Thursdays – October 16-December 4

Time: 1-2pm

Registration Fee: $110/Participant

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday October 1, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/251694476504262

Kids Dance! – Ages 4-6yrs & 7-12yrs

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! 

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: 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 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: 8 Classes – Thursdays – October 16-December 4

Timeslots & Registration Fees: 

Ages 4-6yrs – 5:30-6pm – $60/Participant

Ages 7-12yrs – 6-6:45pm – $80/Participant

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday October 1, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/251694476504262

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. Please bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Instructor: GG

Tentative Location: PMES, Swan Lake (Location not confirmed)

Dates: 8 Classes – Thursdays – October 16-December 4

Time: 7:30-8:30pm

Registration Fee: $110/Participant

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday October 1, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/251694476504262

Balance & Breathe: Yoga

This class artfully blends Hatha, Yin and Restorative Yoga - integrating breathwork, mindful postures and meditation to help you slow down, tune in and nurture both mind and body. More than just stretching or exercise, yoga is a holistic practice that encourages moving with intention, deepening the breath-body connection and restoring from the inside out. Whether you’re new to yoga or experienced, this class offers a welcoming space to heal, find calm and cultivate balance in your day. Please note: Participants should be able to get down to and up from the floor. Please bring a yoga mat, bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Instructor: GG

Location: Mariapolis Recreation Centre

Dates: 8 Classes – Fridays – October 17-December 5

Time: 7-8pm 

Registration Fee: $110/Participant

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday October 1, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/251694476504262

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! Please bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes you can move in, as well as your own set of hand weights if you have (there will be some on-site if you do not!)

Instructor: GG

Location: Altamont Community Centre

Dates: 8 Classes – Saturdays – October 18-December 6

Time: 10:30-11:30am

Registration Fee: $110/Participant

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday October 1, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/251694476504262

Cookie Decorating Workshops – Ages 6-12yrs

Each child will receive a themed cookie decorating kit complete with 12 pre-made cookies, as well as a variety of frosting colours and toppings to decorate them with! We will also be doing some fun-themed crafts. These workshops are perfect for children who enjoy sweet treats and love to be creative!

Location: Altamont Community Centre

Fall / Halloween Theme: Saturday November 1, 2025

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday October 15, 2025

Winter / Holiday Theme: Saturday December 13, 2025

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday November 26, 2025

Time: 1-3pm

Registration Fee: $30/Participant/Workshop

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/251694476504262 

BUS TRIP – St. Norbert Farmers Market

Hop on the bus for a festive fun-filled day at the St. Norbert Farmers Market, just in time for the holidays! Browse unique handmade gifts, seasonal treats and fresh local products while soaking up the cheerful market atmosphere. Attendees are responsible for covering the cost of their own lunch, snacks, etc… Admission to the Market is FREE! Bring your own bags, water bottle and cash (most vendors take 'tap', too)⁠. 

Date: Saturday November 15, 2025

Time: Market runs from 10am-2pm – Handivan pick-up times TBA!

Registration Fee: $40/Participant

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday November 5, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: https://form.jotform.com/251694476504262

The following Programs are TBD at this time, but usually begin in November

Youth Recreational Hockey – Ages 6-14yrs

Tentative Locations: Somerset Rink and possibly Swan Lake Arena

NOTE: Somerset Rink AGM is scheduled for Monday September 22 at 7:30pm. Additional members are needed to join the Somerset Rink Committee for Rink to continue to operate! Please consider volunteering your time.

Junior Curling Program – Ages 6-14yrs

Tentative Location: Somerset Curling Rink

Indoor Hall Walking

Tentative Locations: Somerset Hall, St. Leon Hall

Check back for more information!

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