The group uses the Alice & Fraser Recreation Centre as a home-base but also uses other facilities within LV for various activities.
About the group:
- Programming runs from Monday to Friday from September to May
- Examples of program offerings: pickle ball, yoga, cultural excursions, coffee chats, music jams, cycling, ATVing and more!
- LV residents and surrounding area aged 50+ are welcome to join
- This is a membership-based group
- Memberships are $25 and run from September to August and are not prorated
Note: If purchasing a membership and paying online, a 2.5% convenience fee will be applied.
Become a member
The purpose of the membership is to off-set the cost of programming. A membership is required to participate in most programming although, if an event requires a certain amount of participants it would be open to members first and if any spots are remaining, it would then be open to non-members. There are several events the LV50+F&F promotes that are open to the general public of any age such as Thursday Night Euchre and the Bi-Weekly Music Jams.
Become a member here
Paper copies of the membership application are available upon request by emailing fitandfeisty50@gmail.com or by visiting the Township Office at 460 Witt Road between 8:30am – 4:00pm from Monday to Friday.
For more information please contact the group directly by calling 613-735-4240, email or follow them on Facebook.
Coffee Culture Connect Program Events and Topics
July 19, 2024 5-8 p.m. and July 20, 2024 12 – 8 p.m.
Pembroke Waterfront and Riverwalk Amphitheater
“Pembroke Multicultural Festival Caribbean Culture”
The 9th annual Pembroke Multicultural Festival provides opportunities to explore various cultures. Fit & Feisty is sponsoring the Caribbean Culture workshop that will highlight the history and music of that community at 12:20 p.m. July 20, 2024
September 11, 2024
“Walking Trails in the Valley”
As fall approaches, historical local trails will be highlighted along with the Laurentian Valley Four Seasons Trail.
September 25, 2024
“Madawaska Valley Tours”
Madawaska Studio Tours (Summer and Fall) will introduce, explain, and display products produced by local artists from various cultures.
October 9, 2024
“Quebec, Our Neighbour Across the River”
A presenter will highlight the cultural and other resources as well as talents we have shared and continue to share by virtue of the inter-provincial bridge.
Saturday October 19, 2024 Petawawa Heritage Village
“Farming Techniques of the Early 1900s”
Petawawa Heritage Village showcases historical area buildings. An original one room school house was moved and reassembled, including original student’s desks. Numerous other original buildings have been moved and reassembled on site as well. Pioneer methods of accomplishing tasks are displayed; spinning yarn, forging in a blacksmith shop, carpentry.
November 13, 2024
“The Kichissippi River”
The significance of the Kichissippi River (Ottawa River) for local trade, commerce, society, and the Indigenous communities that traveled the river will be presented.
December 11, 2024
“Holiday Traditions Around the World”
Local guest speakers from different backgrounds and cultures will present and share their special holiday traditions, including some of their traditional holiday treats.
January 15, 2025
“How Seniors in Rural areas can reduce the stress associated with medical, out-of-travel, and digital information”
A presenter, knowledgeable with rural, health care will present “How-Tos” and tips for seniors, such as how to contact the Handibus for trips to out-of-town appointments, how to locate the video link for virtual doctor appointments, how to access and print medical correspondence, and bringing someone to appointments to help listen to instructions.
January 22, 2025
“Pride in Renfrew County”
The Renfrew County School Board and/or Pflag Renfrew County will talk about growing up 2SLGBTQIA+ and address questions and concerns from seniors struggling with how to support 2SLGBTQIA+ in their family/community/school, as well as how to be a potential ally.
February 12, 2025
Black Heritage Month
A local entrepreneur will present on highlights and challenges of growing up in a different culture, moving to the Ottawa Valley and starting a food business in a small rural community. There will be a demonstration on how to make Caribbean food with a North American twist!
March 5, 2025
“Eastern Indian Culture”
A local East Indian business owner will present why the Ottawa Valley was selected to start a business, including their highlights and challenges. They will also share music, dance and a taste of East Indian cuisine.
June Events
Please find a list of February events listed below. For more information, please contact the group directly.
LV 50+ F&F JULY 2024 Calendar
Facebook: Laurentian Valley 50+ Fit and Feisty Email/etransfer: fitandfeisty50@gmail.com
Website: www.lvtownship.ca/en/explore-and-play/lv50-fit-feisty
Mail: 1 Henan Rd. Pembroke ON K8A6W8 Call/text: 613-735-4240
PICKLEBALL
Pickleball has moved outside to the A&F Recreation Centre. 1 Henan Road Pembroke
Monday 8am & 6pm Tuesday 6pm Wednesday 6pm Thursday 8am
Register on PlayTime Scheduler.
CYCLING
TUESDAY @ 9:00 am (NEW TIME)
July 2nd Yantha’s Cycle
July 9thMarina Playground
July 16thHugli’s Blueberry Ranch
July 23rd Shaw’s Pole Yard Achray Rd
July 30th Dundonald Hall 57 Festubert Ave Petawawa
We now have 2 bikes to loan to our members. They are stored at Yantha’s Cycle. Contact Kathy @613-633-1432 no later than Sunday the week before you would like the bike. If you do not have a way to transport it to the other locations we will try to get it for you.
PLEASE NOTE* There is now a “gentle ride” for anyone who is new to cycling or would like to go a short distance. Come and borrow one of the new bikes. Contact Kathy @ 613-633-1432
GROOVE ON THE GRASS (NEW EVENT OPEN TO EVERYONE
TUESDAY July 2, 9, 30, Aug 6, 13 & 20 at Pleasant View Park – behind Home Depot & Winners
Join us for a fun easy body dance workout. Feel the music & dance your own GROOVE.
Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, yoga mat/ towel/blanket or lawn chair.
If you can move, you can GROOVE!
Sponsored by: LV 50+ Fit & Feisty, A&F Minor Sports Association & Pleasant View Park Association
WALKING AND BREAKFAST CLUB (NEW LOCATION)
Every Wednesday at the Bonanza Restaurant 119 Pembroke St W.
8 am Walking on the Algonquin Trail. Meet at the Waterfront playground. After walking, stay for breakfast or coffee.
8:45 am Breakfast Club – The Bonanza Restaurant has an area reserved for LV50+ Fit & Feisty. Join us for breakfast, coffee and great conversation.
GOLF
Please note* You must register with Randy @ 416-508-1449 by the date indicated. All fees are paid directly to the golf club.
July 2nd 10 am Oaks of Cobden – register by June 30th
July 9th 10am Whitetail Golf Club – register by July 3rd
July 16th 4 pm Roanoke Golf Club – register by July 14th
July 22nd 4pm Nine & Dine Pembroke Golf Club – register by July17th
July 30th 10 am Oaks of Cobden – register by July 28th
THURSDAY ATV RUNS
will resume in SEPTEMBER
KAYAKING/CANOEING
July 11th 10 am Petawawa Point – Kayak Rentals available from Petawawa Point Rentals call 613-687-2303
July 25th 10 am Sheryl Boyle Park 3001 Whitton Lane Killaloe- located in Bonnechere
HIKING
Thursday July 18th @ 9am – Sands Trail – Golden Lake – EASY TRAIL
Located 9.7 km from the corner of Hwy 30 & Hwy 60 at Golden Lake
Fit & Feisty Coffee & Culture Series
Fri July 19th & Sat July 20th – PEMBROKE MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
Presented by the Pembroke Public Library
We invite you to visit the 9th annual Pembroke Multicultural Festival. This festival provides opportunities to explore various cultures. Come out to celebrate diversity, and honour traditions in our community. The 2 days are filled with entertainment, food & craft vendors, musicians, performers, workshops and so much more.
Fit & Feisty is sponsoring the CARIBBEAN CULTURE workshop at the amphitheater that will highlight the history and music of that community on Sat July 20th at 12:20
Join us at this time…look for the LV50+ Fit & Feisty Banner
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