Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours.
TODAY: The Golden Age Activity Centre will host Carrie Bursey from Service Canada, who will be at their Raglan St. South office this Wednesday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to help with Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Canadian Dental Care Plan and Canada Disability Benefit. *please note: The centre will be closed for lunch from 12pm-1pm.
TODAY: Get your little one active this Wednesday as the Town of Renfrew hosts Kindergym! Parents with kids aged 5 and under are welcome to stop by the myFM Centre Gymnasium from 10:00 to 11:30 am let them explore tunnels, wedges, and beams with the aim of increasing strength, balance, and coordination! Adults remain at arms length through the adventure. $10/child. Register online.
TODAY: Wednesday night is Music Trivia Night at Boston Pizza Renfrew! Gather up your friends and team up to test your music knowledge for a great cause, the Renfrew 4-H Club! Teams of 6 can take part for $10/person, with 100% of proceeds going to local 4-H activities. Reserve your table at 613-434-6927.
TOMORROW: Hospice Renfrew will host their monthly grief support group Thursday evening from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Arnprior Public Library. It’s a free, confidential, and non-judgmental space for those adjusting to life without a loved one. Connect with and access support from others who have experienced loss. Contact 613-433-3993 ext. 2237 to learn more.
TOMORROW: Ottawa Valley Yamaha Motorsports and Marine, Pembroke St. in Pembroke, is hosting their spring sales event from May 7-9! See the latest deals on waverunners, boats, and off-road vehicles, enter for a chance to win prizes, and enjoy a BBQ on site on Friday and Saturday. Plus, a bouncy castle for the kids all Saturday!
THIS WEEK: Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support will draw for its Mother’s Day Gift Basket Raffle on May 8th! Tickets are $5 each and available at the Golden Age Activity Centre, 212 Raglan St. South, or by calling the office at 613-366-4747 with a credit card. Proceeds support activities and programming for both groups.
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Local Sports:
Renfrew Minor Baseball will start its season over the week of May 11th, with games for all ages groups getting underway at the following locations: T-Ball – May 13 5:00 to 6:00 pm @ Tye Diamond. Rookie: May 12 5:00-6:00 pm @ Tye Diamond. Minor: May 12 and 14 6:30 – 8:30 pm @ Tye Diamond. Major: May 11 and 13 6:30 – 8:00 pm @ Tye Diamond. Junior: May 12 and 14 6:30 – 8:00 pm @ Seely Diamond.
Renfrew Minor Soccer will host a Meet the Coaches night at the myFM Centre from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Monday, May 4th. There will also be a Referees meeting at the arena at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, May 13th.
The Renfrew Vipers Amateur Wrestling Club heads to Windsor, Nova Scotia this weekend for the Canada East Wrestling Festival.
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