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Winter registration begins November 23Stay active. Keep warm.Being active is great for mental and physical health and well-being. It is also a great way to keep warm. Whetherit be a fitness class or in a comfy program room, we have a range of indoor and outdoor fun, creative, physicalfitness and social opportunities for all ages. Check it out and register now for your favourite programs!

Key dates to remember:

Tue, Nov 23: Online registration night (8:00pm for Aquatics only)Tue, Nov 23: Online registration night (9:00pm for all other programs)Wed, Nov 24: In person and phone registration

Winter programs run January 3 through March 27, 2022.

Our Community Facilities are Open!Your safety remains our priorityNow, more than ever, is a great time to visit one of our communityfacilities and take one of the many programs and activities they offer.Our centres are open, with procedures in place to ensure your visitcontinues to be a fun, safe experience:

Proof of vaccination is required for participation in certainprograms, activities and classes.Masks must be worn when entering our facilities (for those 5years of age and older).Adults leading, supervising or assisting with a program forchildren or youth must be fully vaccinated.

All staff working in any capacity in facilities will be fullyvaccinated by December 20.

The City of Richmond has been a leader in encouraging safepractices to reduce the impact of COVID-19 and was the firstmunicipality in Metro Vancouver to mandate the wearing of masks inits facilities. The City continues encourage everyone to getvaccinated and enjoy the benefits of indoor and outdoor activitypermitted under the current Public Health Orders.

Remembrance Day 2021Lest we forgetCanadians will again pay tribute to those who made the ultimatesacrifice to protect us and our way of life on Remembrance Day(Thursday, November 11). To maintain community safety, Richmondis again asking people not to gather at the cenotaph but to follow theimportant and solemn occasion online atwww.richmond.ca/remember. The schedule for the official onlineceremonies will be posted to the webpage prior to November 11. Theschedule for the official online ceremonies will be posted on the Citywebsite closer to the day.

Arts InsiderAdd these to your November calendarSteveston Tram Building is open!Tram Car 1220 might not rumble along the rails anymore, but it stillattracts passengers. The Steveston Tram Car is the largest artefactin the City of Richmond’s collection and is again open for visitors.Learn more about this historic treasure and check out the video.

ArtRich 2021Come and see the brilliant creativity of Richmond’s emerging artistsat the fourth bi-annual ArtRich exhibition, commencing December 3.Richmond Art Gallery, in partnership with the Richmond ArtsCoalition (RAC), presents this juried exhibition which highlights localtalent from over 50 artists with works in painting, prints, photography,textiles and ceramics.

Visit the website from December 1 for details and how to participatein the voting process.

One piece from the exhibition will be selected for public display onthe No. 3 Road Art Columns in 2022 so be sure to visit, cast yourvote and support our artistic stars of the future.

Reinventing Richmond exhibitionRichmond Museum’s Reinventing Richmond exhibit challenges whatyou know – or think you know – about our City. Come and test yourknowledge of our 142 year history with games, and see displays tomake you envision the future of our evolving city. The exhibit runsuntil September 6, 2022 with admission by donation.

Recreation and Sport Job and VolunteerFair on November 18Looking for an exciting new job?Register for our interactive job fair to learn about new employmentopportunities for flexible, varied and fulfilling positions with RichmondCommunity Associations and Societies. Part-time, seasonal or full-time opportunities with health and wellness benefits are available foreligible employees.

The job fair is at the Minoru Centre for Active Living on Thursday,November 18, from 3:00 to 5:00pm. Registration is recommended,not required. Reference Event ID# 110892 when registering.

3 Ways to Register:

Select the blue button below to browse and register604-276-4300, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pmIn-person at any parks, recreation or cultural facility.

Opportunities for those 13 years and older.

Park of the MonthMiddle Arm Waterfront Greenway and Park7411 River Road

Nestled between Cambie Road and Hollybridge Way, the Middle ArmWaterfront Greenway is a 1.9 km linear oasis overlooking the MiddleArm of the Fraser River. This picturesque gem is home to theRichmond Olympic Oval and the John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouseand the city’s most urban waterfront.

The park has a meandering, paved greenway offering universalaccess for cyclists and pedestrians with spectacular views of theNorth Shore Mountains and the mighty Fraser River. Other featuresinclude a series of sensory-focused play spaces, seasonal nativeand ornamental plantings, multiple public art installations, anamphitheatre, piers and lookouts and even beach volleyball. Check itout and take time to sit and enjoy the view at this urban delight.

Winterizing your GardenGet your garden winter-ready with these tipsLike us, gardens need to prepare for the cold and wet winter monthsas well. To make sure that your garden is ready for what is to come,check out these 10 quick tips from the Nature Conservancy ofCanada website - your garden and wintering birds will thank you.

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