Programs + Events

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Strap on your walking shoes and join the Sole Sisters walking group. This program is offered Wednesdays September to June at various locations around the Oceanside area. Intended for women 50+.

Participate in this year's bingo-style activity challenge and enter to win great prizes. 

Join Sandra for this all-levels program which incorporates variations of squats, lunges and planks while sprinkling in balance and hidden core work where you least expect it. All levels welcome. Ages 19+. 

Gain the confidence and skills to prepare affordable nutritious meals  at home. Over the course of four classes,  you will learn essential techniques such as safe food handling,  knife skills and strategies to minimize food waste.

Come join Raylene for a dynamic whole-body toning workout with an emphasis on flexibility. This class will tone, improve mobility and create definition. Adults of all ages and genders will benefit from this safe workout.  

 This series is intended for adults who are new to djembe drumming or have limited experience. Under the excellent tutelage of long-time drum lover Trish Smiley, participants will explore simple rhythms and get comfortable with the drum over the course of ten 45-minute classes. 

This series is intended for adults who have previously taken Beginner Hand Drumming class a few times and are ready to explore djembe drumming a little further. Participants will explore new rhythms and gain experience with the drum.

This series is intended for people who already have some djembe drumming experience. Under the excellent tutelage of Monica Hofer, participants will explore more complex rhythms over the course of ten classes.

  Try something new on a Pro-D day this year!  Brought to you by Arrowsmith Agricultural Association, with support from ACRA, these workshops offer youth aged 8-12 the chance to learn by doing. New workshops listed soon. 

 Looking to burn off some energy and sharpen your basketball skills? Join ACRA for our fun and casual drop-in youth basketball program! Whether you're practicing your skills or just want to shoot some hoops, this is the perfect way to stay active and have a great time. Ages 16+ 

Listen to stories and sing along with Librarian Susan Pierce. For more information about how to use Tumble Books to access some of the recommendations, watch our Tumble Book Tutorial.

Learn how to make a variety of amazing crafts from unicorns, to seed bombs, to butterfly windsocks. There is a little something for every kid. 

Intended for ages 3+

In these videos we get creative! Explore a selection of crafts and activities from blackout poetry, to terrariums, to rainbow books with us. 

There are lots of free resources out there. In these videos we demonstrate how to access and use resources such as Pebble GO, Tumble Books, Creativebug, and more.

Have a little one at home? Try these fun preschool games. Most of them require little in terms of equipment. 

 ACRA is proud to support other non-profits and individuals in the Arrowsmith  community by offering them the use of some of our supplies.