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Easter Hunt
Apr
19

Easter Hunt

Join us for an Egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt!

Bring the whole family for a morning of fun hosted by the Doon Pioneer Park Community Association!

Date: Saturday, April 19th Time: 10:00 AM sharp!
Location: 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener, ON (Meet at the splash pad area)
Group 1: Ages 0-4 years
Group 2: Ages 5-10 years

Candy eggs are available from 10-11 AM on a first-come, first-served basis—once they're gone, the hunt is over! No registration needed. Rain or shine—dress for the weather! Let’s share the joy of Easter! Bring non-perishable food items to donate to the food bank. Tag your friends and hop on over—we can’t wait to see you there!

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HOW TO THRIVE DESPITE YOUR STRESS
Mar
17

HOW TO THRIVE DESPITE YOUR STRESS

We are surrounded by stress, but it is difficult to know what to do to minimize and deal with it. Join Fran Garton (Pain Reduction Coach, Wellness Educator and Personal Trainer) to learn more about: what is stress, how stress manifests as physical pain, different types of stress, importance of stress reduction and practical, effective strategies to deal with stress.


Don’t miss out! Spots still available!
MONDAY 12:00-1:30PM MARCH 17, 2025
FREE WORKSHOP #164106

DOON PIONEER PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE
150 PIONEER DRIVE 519 741-2641

Register at office or at kitchener.ca/activenet
LEARN PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO DEAL WITH STRESS.

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CreekFest Community Mural Proposal
Feb
22

CreekFest Community Mural Proposal

Homer Watson House & Gallery and The Creek Collective are looking for community members who might be interested in supporting a community mural project focused on Schneider Creek and potentially painted on Old Mill Road bridge. This community mural and event, CreekFest, will take place during the Homer Watson House and Gallery Art Fair in September!

At this session you will learn more about the vision for CreekFest and you will have the chance to participate in an initial brainstorming painting activity. Supplies will be provided.

Register at kpl.org/SignUp

CreekFest Community Mural Proposal

Saturday, February 22 at 2 p.m.

Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre, Room 2

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FROM PAIN TO PURPOSE
Feb
10

FROM PAIN TO PURPOSE

Join Fran Garton, Pain Reduction Coach, Wellness Educator and Personal Trainer, as she takes you on a journey through uncertainty, pain, struggle, and triumph. She’ll share the lessons she’s learned to harness her inner strength, eliminate pain, reduce stress, and achieve body acceptance. She’s on a mission to help others live pain-free and redefine what living truly means. You'll leave this talk with concrete strategies you can implement today to help you on the road to alleviating your pain, so you can start living again!


Don’t miss out! Spots still available!

MONDAY 12:00-1:30PM
FEBRUARY 10, 2025 FREE WORKSHOP #164100

DOON PIONEER PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE
150 PIONEER DRIVE 519 741-2641

Register at office or at kitchener.ca/activenet
LEARN STRATEGIES TO ALLEVIATE PAIN AND START LIVING AGAIN!

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Christmas Party
Dec
7

Christmas Party

Join us at Doon Pioneer Park Community Association on December 7th from 1 pm to 3 pm for an afternoon filled with festive fun, games, and holiday cheer!

Tickets: Just $2 per child (ages 1-12) – Parents and children below 1 attend FREE!

Register at the front desk.

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DPPCA Spooky Halloween Party
Oct
26

DPPCA Spooky Halloween Party

DPPCA Spooky Halloween Party

Location: DPPCC

Time: 1-3 pm

Date: Oct 26, 2024

Entrance price: $2 per child - pay ahead of time at the centre - ( adults and children less than 1 Free) Bring your ticket to enter the centre.

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Gaukel Block Party
Oct
5

Gaukel Block Party

Shape Kitchener’s Future at the Gaukel Block Party!  

Join City Planning on Saturday, October 5 from 12 - 6 p.m. at Gaukel Block for a fun day and to share your vision for Kitchener 2051, as we write a new Official Plan. An online survey will start the same day if you can’t make it!  

More info: www.engagewr.ca/kitchener2051 #Kitchener2051   

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