ASSINIBOIA — With the incoming new year comes the inevitable new year’s resolutions, did you make yours?
Fitness and wellness traditionally top the resolution roundabout. In Assiniboia, there is no lack of options for you to get moving or pursue wellness goals.
Here is your reminder of the multiple recreation opportunities offered in the Town of Assiniboia. Many of these activities are free to participants. Your best bet for looking up what you are interested in is to check out assiniboiarecreation.com or stay tuned to the Town of Assiniboia Recreation Facebook page for the latest details and updates.
Check out this growing indoor sport, as the Prince of Wales Auditorium is home to pickleball on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Tuesdays, there are two options for badminton, also at POW with youth and family times at 6:30 while the adult options are at 8 p.m.
You can also check out the Southland Co-op Centre for available skating times. And, if skating is not your forte, SCC also offers a climbing wall and a virtual activity room for a new option for exercise. The simulator offers options that include golf, baseball, cricket, bocce ball, dodgeball and more and the space can be booked by the hour.
While the second half of curling season tends to be the busiest one for the Assiniboia Curling Club, you can check with a club member directly or on the club’s Facebook page as there still may be open opportunities for Family night curling or Friday night doubles action.
Gentle Yoga takes place at Stride Studio in Assiniboia, open to all ages and abilities and runs on Tuesday mornings.
If you love shooting hoops, then there is an option for you as adult recreational basketball takes place on Thursdays at 7th Avenue gym.
Adult recreation volleyball takes place Sunday nights at the ACHS gym. This is another free activity and participants must be graduated from high school to play.
You still have options to walk in the winter as the SCC website states, “The walking track is open and free to use and the hours are the same as the ice schedule.”
Other recreation and wellness opportunities in Assiniboia include membership options at Stride Spin Studio, X-treme Fitness, Giselle’s Showtyme Dance and AT Burnay Fit. It is best to reach out to these businesses to see what these programs offer, and what might work for you.
If you have a four-legged furry friend, the Assiniboia Dog Park is a great option to get both you and your pup some outdoor exercise. the Dog Park is located on the far east side of the Fairgrounds. (East on Assiniboia Avenue)
If your wellness goals are seeking peace in your life, check out any of the churches in Assiniboia for worship times or activities.
Volunteering offers one of the best infusions of feel-good powers. You may want to consider volunteer options around your community or join one of your community service clubs to start the year off in a new role.
If you are unsure what wellness avenue to pursue yourself, check in with family, friends and neighbours and see what they are enjoying or what they might recommend, or touch base with Assiniboia’s Recreation and Wellness Manager for options that might work for you.
In Assiniboia, residents benefit from all the opportunities available to them for their wellness goals.
