COR Summer Adventure Guide 2017

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COR Summer Adventure Guide May – September 2017

Two nights of fun, a dash of friends, a touch of sweet tooth, and a pinch of a good time = a recipe for awesomeness! Join us in some cupcake baking and

decorating! You can help create your own cupcake and then sample the final product at the end!

Date: July 15th & August 19th Time: 2pm

Location: Bronwyn & Gillian’s House

Contact Melissa @ (306) 313-1646 by July 7th & August 11th if interested!

Cupcake Baking & Decorating

Saskatchewan Roughrider Practice Are you a Saskatchewan Roughrider fan? Come out and watch a Rider practice! Dates/Time: TBD Location: Mosaic Stadium Cost: Free

For more information: www.riderville.com

Go cheer on a local Football team throughout their 2017 season!

Check their website for game days! http://reginathunder.ca/


Discovery Flight

From August 10-13th, Victoria Park will come alive with the sounds of

Regina's best alternative to mainstream music. With free

daytime concerts and workshops, an ARTISTS' MARKET with all

sorts of one-of-a-kind stuff, the outdoor ROCK GARDEN with liquids to get your mind racing and your body moving, and a FABULOUS

FOOD COURT with soul nourishing edibles, the Regina Folk Festival is

a full-on experience.

August 10th – 13th

Location: Victoria Park Let your support know if you are

interested!

www.reginafolkfestival.com

Do you enjoy heights? Do you want to see what Regina looks like from the sky? Then you should sign up for a discovery flight. Space is limited. Talk to your Supports if interested! COR will cover the cost of the 20-minute flight. Space is limited to 3 passengers on each date.

Let Melissa know if you’re interested in this experience!

Come join the students, staff, and community members in the monthly pipe ceremony. The pipe ceremony

is a sacred ritual for connecting physical and spiritual worlds.

May 11th June 8th July 13th

August 10th

Time: 10am

Location: First Nation University

Admission: Free


Do you enjoy walking outside? How about photography?

Meet us at Wascana near the Legislative Building for a walk around the lake while learning about photography. Bring a

camera or a phone!

Pictures taken during this time may be used in the COR calendar.

May 5th (repetition) June 1st (colour)

July 14th (landscape) August 11th (close-ups)

Time: 3-4pm

Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Let Ben know if you’re interested in learning about photography.

Walking Photography

Stop by Wascana Park on Canada Day and watch teams build there own boats and race across Wascana lake. Date: July 1st Race is at 2pm. Price: FREE to watch

Annual Plywood Cup

Saskatchewan’s Legislative Building is a beautiful and majestic landmark nestled on the shores of Regina’s Wascana Lake.

Date: May 24th & July 18th Time: 3:00pm

Saskatchewan Legislative Building Tour


Cruise & Shine This event features amazing fair rides, entertainment and classic fair food! Come on out and turn your stomach upside down!

August 1st - Strawberry Social and fireworks

August 2nd-6th 12pm-11pm- Queen City Exhibition

Cost: $15.00 (Gate) *COR will have a limited supply of free tickets.

For more Information: www.thequeencityex.com.

Love baseball? Come out to a Regina Red Sox’s game.

Game Days:

June 4th, 5th, 6th, 14th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 29th, 30th

July 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 30th

Game Time: 7:00pm

Cost: $10.00/person

For more info: www.reginaredsox.com

31st Annual Cruise & Shine is being held Saturday, July 22.

This is Regina’s only rolling cruise!

Let your support know if you’re interested in going!

July 2nd-8th

The Regina International Open Theatre Society brings to Regina affordable and innovative live independent Fringe theatre for

audiences of all ages. Performing artists participate from local,

provincial, national and international touring companies.

No need to sign-up! Just let your support know you are interested.

For more information, visit: www.reginafringe.com

Love speed? Do you want to hit the track for some fast action fun?

Date: June 12th 6:00pm

Location: 3 Flags Motorsports Park (Exit C on the way to Lumsden)

Cost: $30/person

Yoga in the Park Stop by Victoria Park and enjoy an hour yoga class in the sun put on

by Yoga Mala

Wednesday’s 12pm-1pm July-August

Price: FREE

Let Melissa know if you’re interested in this great summer

experience.

Go-Kart Racing


Driving Range Come out and whack some balls! This opportunity is geared towards people who have never swung a golf club before (don’t worry we can help you) to those who are experienced (maybe you can teach us)!

June 20th (7:00pm)

July 18th (7:00pm)

August 15th (7:00pm)

Location: Paisley’s Golf Oasis - Hwy 1 W Regina

Bring your own money to purchase a bucket of balls and bring your golf clubs.

Cost for a Bucket of Balls $9.75 (large), $7.75 (medium), $5.75 (small).

Regina Dragon Boat Festival The 2017 Regina Dragon Boat Festival

has been a long time favourite event for paddlers, residents, and visitors from across Canada. Our city and dedicated volunteers welcome you to Regina’s

beautiful Wascana Park. Come on out and cheer on your COR team!

Date: September 2nd

Location: Wascana Park

Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze! Come on out to pick up a pumpkin and try to find your way out of the corn maze! You can also fire the corn cannon! Date: September 22nd

Wednesday and Saturday from 9am-‐1pm, May through October, bring money along to buy some fresh, locally grown, organic and ethnic foods….YUMMM!

Join our special guest in this cultural experience of building dream catchers and learning

about First Nations Culture.

You won’t want to miss out!

Date: Thursday June 15

Time: 3pm-5pm

Location: Core Ritchie

Dream Catcher Event

Calling all animal lovers!

Join us for a fun filled day in Wascana Park to support

homeless dogs!

Date: June 11th

Dog Jog

Evraz Park and Pool

Join us at Evraz Park for a day filled with swimming in the outdoor heated pool, picnic, and bird and animal viewings, including buffalo, elk, and deer.

Don’t forget to pack a lunch!

Date: July 23rd Time: 11am

Admission is free!


Swimming

This is not a trip to miss! COR will be heading to Moose Jaw to explore the tunnels of Moose Jaw, Burrowing Owls Museum, browsing downtown stores,

going to the Fudge Factory, picnic at Crescent Park, taking in a couple museums and a trolley tour.

Date: May 19th (10am–4pm)

Meet at the COR office.

Contact Melissa if interested in attending. Space is limited to 6-8 participants.

Sick of the heat and need a chance to cool off?

Come out to Regina’s outdoor pools for a refreshing dip in the water.

Dewdney Pool, Maple Leaf Pool, & Evraz Pools are free admission all day!

Monday-Friday 1pm-7pm

Saturday-Sunday 11am-7pm

Wascana, Massey, & Regent Pool are free from 7pm-8pm.

Group Swims:

June 9th & 23rd

July 7th & 21st

August 4th & 18th

Time: 1pm-3pm Just let your support know you are interested in a swim!


Don’t miss SaskTel Summer Invasion 2017 held at Wascana Park.

Free events include: Skate Boarding demos, Freestyle Moto X, Vendor Village, Wakeboarding and much more.

Date: July

Location: Wascana Park

For more information: www.summerinvasion.ca

Show & Shine Support Juvenile Diabetes Research

Foundation by dropping by on

June 11th July 9th

August 6th

Location: A&W, Albert St. & Avonhurst Dr. Regina, SK

Game Days

Saturday June 10th, 7pm (Pre)WPG @ SSK Friday June 16th, 8pm (Pre) SSK @ BC Thursday June 22nd, 530pm SSK @ MTL Saturday July 1st, 7pm WPG @ SSK Saturday July 8th, 8pm HAM @ SSK Saturday July 22nd, 7pm SSK @ CAL Saturday July 29th, 430pm TOR @ SSK Saturday August 5th, 5pm SSK @ BC Sunday August 13th, 6pm BC @ SSK Friday August 25th, 730pm SSK @ EDM Sunday September 3rd, 2pm WPG @ SSK Saturday September 9th, 1pm SSK @ WPG Friday September 15th, 5pm SSK @ HAM Sunday September 24th, 2pm CGY @ SSK Friday September 29th, 5pm SSK @ OTT Saturday October 7th, 2pm SSK @ TOR Friday October 13th, 8pm OTT @ SSK Friday October 20th, 7pm SSK @ CGY

Regina Floral Conservatory

The Regina Floral Conservatory is Regina’s premiere indoor green space. Here you will experience both seasonal and tropical environments. You will feel a

sense of calm, tranquil and relaxing pace of life.

Date: May 17th, 2:00 pm

Just let your support know if you are interested in going.


Tye Dye Extravaganza Join us for some tye dye events this summer in the outdoor heat!

Dates: May 18th 2pm & August 17th 6pm

Location: Gerald & Melissa’s House

This year every Saturday in July and

August we are going to send you on an adventure, discovering secret spots in Regina and historical and cultural locations. We will

post a hint or a picture on the Facebook page in the early morning. It’s your job to go out and find the picture or the hint posted and take a picture of yourself in front/with it. Send the picture to Ben or Melissa to have your name entered to win the weekly prize drawn every

Monday!

And Remember: 2 Extra entries for taking the bus, biking or walking to the location for the

summer long Bus Challenge!

Ride, Don’t Hide is happening June 25th.

Ride Don't Hide is a community bike ride hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association with the goal to raise awareness and help break the

stigma surrounding mental health.

More information available at http://ridedonthide.com/sk/ride/regina/

Let’s get a COR team up and riding! Contact Melissa @ [email protected]

COR is a proud sponsor of the 2017 Queen City Pride!

Come out and celebrate a week of festivities in June. Contact Melissa if interested in participating in the Queen City Pride Parade!

This is an awesome experience that you don’t want to miss out on!

Date: June 6th-18th PARADE DAY: June 17th

Dates:

July 8th, 15th, 2dnd, 29th

August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th


SPLISH, SPLASH……. ‘Superhero’ Splash Games

Water will be spilled! stay tuned for more details!

Date: TBD

Contact Melissa if interested in attending this awesome summer event.

Let’s have a fire and roast some marshmallows… Let’s all get together and roast hot dogs and marshmallows, tell ghost stories and sing campfire songs.

May 20th

June 24th

July 22nd

August 26th

Time: 6-8pm

Just let Melissa know if you want to participate two days before!

Help keep our earth clean!

Taking care of the earth is important to help reduce pollution and other toxins in our environment.

Let’s get together to help Mother Nature stay beautiful. We will do a garbage pick-up in some of the gorgeous parks in our community.

Dates: May 30th Time: 1-4pm

Location: Wascana Lake

Wascana Trails Nature Walk & Snack Shack Join us for a nature walk on

Wascana Trails and enjoy lunch at the Snack Shack. The trails are wide

and well-groomed for walking, running, and biking. Bring cash for

lunch.

Date: July 26th Time: 10am-3pm

Meet at COR’s office.

Let Melissa know if interested in participating.

Join us on Wascana Lake for some recreational outdoor

adaptive sailing.

Please book an appointment with Ben if you are interested.

Cost: $2 per session

Wind on My Wings Sailing


Come on out to Regina Beach for the day and soak up the sun, sand, and water! These days are weather permitting. Remember to bring your

sunscreen and lunch or money to buy lunch at the beach!

June 30th

July 14th August 25th

Time: 10am-4pm

Meet at the COR office by 9:30AM.

Saskatchewan Highland Gathering and Celtic

Festival Enjoy watching the Queen City Highland Dance Championships

and Piping and Drumming events. Dates: May 20th-21st

Cost: $10 Location: Victoria Park

Free tickets while supplies last!

Cathedral Village Arts Festival

Come celebrate community, inspire life, and create art.

May 22-27th

The six day festival features visual, literary arts, crafts, and performances. It offers professional artists the opportunity to present their work to new

audiences; emerging artists a venue to introduce themselves; and enjoy the art in all of its diversity.

Come check out our booth on Saturday!

June 1st-3rd Mosaic is an annual three-day event celebrating Regina’s diverse multicultural

communities through food, music, and dance. A single passport allows you three-day access to pavilions scattered throughout Regina.

Thursday: 5pm-12:30am

Friday: 5pm-12:30am Saturday: 2pm-12:30am

COR has 20 free Thursday night passes. Contact Melissa while supplies lasts.

June 14th-18th

Beat the summer heat with some cool jazz concerts in Victoria Park downtown.

Let your support know if you’re interested in going.


Echo Valley Day Trip Who doesn't love the beach?

Let’s all enjoy a day of fun in the sun. Bring your towel to enjoy laying in the sand, your bathing suit to enjoy a dip in the lake, and a picnic lunch to enjoy with your friends!

Dates:

July 14th

August 11th

Time: 10am-4pm Meet at the COR office by 9:30AM.

Get together with your friends and enjoy a round of billiards, air hockey, and

board games while socializing with a refreshing cold drink. Friday Evenings from 6:30-9pm throughout the summer will be spent socializing at Patrick &

John’s house.

Join our special guest Megan to design your very own knot throw pillow.

This art event will be a two-session project and at the end you will get to take your pillow home!

Date: August 8th & 15th

Time: 6:30pm-8pm

Location: Neil Balkwill Centre

Space limited to 10 people!

Contact Melissa @ (306) 313-1646 by July 28th if you’re interested as there is only space for 10 people.

Make Your Own Knot Throw Pillow


Canada Day Celebration Bring your friends and family to Wascana Park and help celebrate Canada’s Birthday. Numerous events will be taking place for you to enjoy throughout the day and evening, including: live music, face painting, petting zoo, dog shows, the plywood cup, the strong man competition and fireworks. The day will kick off with the Annual 21 Gun Salute at 11:30 am. July 1st -‐ All Day No need to sign-‐up; just let your support know you are interested in going!

Don’t forget to bring sunscreen and money for snacks and activities! Fireworks at dusk!

RCMP Sunset Ceremony

Join “Depot” Division for an evening of pride and tradition as it hosts the annual RCMP Sunset-Retreat Ceremonies. The ceremonies start promptly at 6:30pm on the Parade Square and last approximately one hour. Visitors are encouraged to arrive by 6:15pm. The ceremony includes a performance by our cadet marching band, a cannon drill, RCMP cadets performing dismounted cavalry drills in the famous scarlet tunic and the lowering of the Canadian flag.

DATES: TBD

6:15pm Arrival Time

Location: 5907 Dewdney Ave.

This event is weather permitting. Bring your lawn chair or blanket!

*This event is free. Be sure to pack a blanket for the lawn!

RCMP Musical Ride Tour Celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday!

Date: May 23rd & 24th

Location: Brandt Centre

More information coming soon!


Disc Golf Adventures Do you enjoy throwing a frisbee

while enjoying the sun with friends? Douglas Park is home to a 18 hole disc golf course! Come give it a try

or come for a walk with friends

June 9th & 23rd July 13th & 21st

August 4th & 18th Time: 2pm-4pm

Location: Douglas Park

Date: TBD Location: Victoria Park

I Love Regina Day is a fun filled day with a variety of activities for people of all ages. A free BBQ is also provided for everyone. A way to say thank you from the

wonderful city that we live in.

Cinema Under the Stars

Every Wednesday come on out to Victoria Park and bring a blanket or chairs and some yummy snacks!

Plan to arrive earlier so you can get a great spot.

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