         Tim Hortons’ upcoming Smile Cookie Program in Kipling has chosen Kipling KidSport Committee as their charity of choice for the event! That means 100% of the cookies sold at Tim Hortons in Kipling during the Smile Cookie Campaign (September 11-17) will go to assisting kids in Kipling and area access sport programs in the community! So, have a tasty cookie for a great cause and feel doubly rewarded!
                 Kipling & District Parks and Recreation’s Children’s Summer Program has come to a close, with the Kids Campout on Thursday, August 24th wrapping up Friday, August 25th at 9:30 a.m. We’ve had a wonderful summer, with great weather and lots of wonderful memories! Thank you to our sponsors: Community Initiatives Fund, Canada Summer Jobs, Student Summer Works, Southeast Â鶹´«Ã½ion Sport, Culture and Recreation District, Kipling & District Lions Club, McMillan Motor Products, Plainsview Credit Union, System III Supply Ltd, Gee Bee Construction, Heaton Ready-Mix, Mainline Insurance, Osman & Company Law Office and Trobert Law Firm.
                 Kipling & District Parks and Recreation has a variety of junior and adult tennis racquets for use during the remainder of August and into September at the Tennis Courts in Bell Park. The racquets are available from the Rec Office during office hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). Kipling & District Parks and Recreation encourages residents and visitors to enjoy the Tennis Courts at their leisure. The courts also have Pickleball lines painted on them (yellow), for all Pickleball enthusiasts to enjoy.
                 Morning Lane Swim at the Kipling & District Swimming Pool this season for the final week of our season will return to 7:00 a.m. as well as 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 12:00-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 26th. Public Swimming the week of August 21 is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, as well as 1:00-5:00 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. on weekdays. Aquafit will run Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 noon, as well as Tuesday through Friday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The final day of the season will be Saturday, August 26, with our second annual Doggie Splash from 5:00-6:00 p.m. There is a growing collection of articles left at the facility throughout the season – we invite everyone to come down and look through our Lost & Found for property left behind.
                 As the Kipling Campground is proving to be quite a busy place this summer, it is important that anyone planning to camp there call the Rec Office to reserve a site (306) 736-8440. Residents are reminded that firewood is available only for those camping in the campground. Removing firewood for personal use beyond the campground is illegal and won’t be tolerated.
                 Kipling will soon be home to a new fitness centre – Bullet Proof Fitness, situated in the former Kipling Industries building on Highway 48. The fitness centre will be accessible through monthly memberships, with a target opening date of October 2017. For complete information on Bullet Proof Fitness, contact Matt at (306) 434-9800.
                 Older Adult Fitness Classes will resume for the fall on Tuesday, September 5 at 10:30 a.m. in the Kipling Friendship Centre. Classes are 50 minutes in length and open to all interested participants. Classes feature light cardio activity, strength training and balance and flexibility exercises – all set to great music! There is no charge to attend – everyone welcome!
                 Ashley Draper has set her schedule for fall Yoga Classes:
                 Mondays, beginning September 11 Power Yoga – 6:30 p.m. and Relax Yoga - 8:00 p.m. in Windthorst at the Windthorst Friendship Centre
                 Tuesdays, beginning September 12 PiYo Live – 6:00 p.m. and Relax Yoga - 7:30 p.m. at the Kipling Legion. To register, call Ashley at (306) 736-7226.
