Community Messages

Tuesday February 25th. Doors open starting at 6:30pm.

Come meet your Parry Sound - Muskoka candidates.

If you have any questions you would like added to the panel, please email them to:

Chris McDonald, Executive Director
Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce
manager@psachamber.ca

Every Tuesday, 7pm ON yourTV

Win up to $5500

Join us at the Bracebridge Centre for Active Living for a morning of cards. Play Euchre and/or Bid Euchre Wednesday's 10 am to 12:30 pm. Program fee: Members $2.00 Non-Members: $3.00 Membership is not required to participate!

 Chats Cafe is open, Coffee/Tea/Water only $1.00 Newcomers welcome to learn to play, bring a friend, have some fun and a laugh or two!

Old Tyme Square Dance to a live band. Newcomers and beginners welcome. No partner required and no special outfits needed. Musicians playing acoustic instruments are welcome to play a tune or two with the band. Callers Welcome

Program Fee: Members $2.00, Non-Members: $3.00

(Do not need to be a member to participate)

Every Wednesday 7pm, yourTV

Every Tuesday, 7pm ON yourTV

Win up to $5500

Join us at the Bracebridge Centre for Active Living for a morning of cards. Play Euchre and/or Bid Euchre Wednesday's 10 am to 12:30 pm. Program fee: Members $2.00 Non-Members: $3.00 Membership is not required to participate!

 Chats Cafe is open, Coffee/Tea/Water only $1.00 Newcomers welcome to learn to play, bring a friend, have some fun and a laugh or two!

Old Tyme Square Dance to a live band. Newcomers and beginners welcome. No partner required and no special outfits needed. Musicians playing acoustic instruments are welcome to play a tune or two with the band. Callers Welcome

Program Fee: Members $2.00, Non-Members: $3.00

(Do not need to be a member to participate)

Every Wednesday 7pm, yourTV

The Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce with the YMCA welcomes local Businesses and Organizations to Register for the Job Fair 

Date: March 6, 2025

Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Location: Bobby Orr Community Centre, 7 Mary Street, Parry Sound

Business/Organization Booth Registrations $20.00 each

Join the YMCA Employment and Learning Services along with multiple local employers from the trades for this special apprenticeship expo.

Listen to presentations by our lineup of special speakers: ApprenticeSearch, Georgian College, and Skilled Trades Ontario! 

Network with potential sponsors, ask questions, learn what employers are looking for, and explore local opportunities in your community! 

Ask questions, learn about training programs and supports, financial assistance, and how to get started on your journey!

Learn about careers in the trades, what Skilled Trades are, gather information, and discover if the Pathway to Apprenticeship is the right fit for you!

Come one Come all for a great Turkey Dinner at the Milford Bay Community Centre and if possible DONATE some old eyeglasses no matter the shape for the Glasses for Sight ( NO CASES PLS)

Celebrate International Women's Day at YWCA's Women of Distinction Awards Gala

Hidden Valley Resort, Saturday March 8, 2025

Enjoy a delicious dinner, browse the silent auction and hear from keynote speaker, Aline Nizigama, CEO at YWCA Canada, the country’s oldest and largest organization working to advance gender equity in the country.

All Community Members are Welcome! Celebrate the Women of Distinction Award nominees and recipients; a special Women in Trades Award will be given out by the Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce; two King Charles III Coronation Medals will be awarded.

Funds raised at this event support YWCA Muskoka’s programs and services to champion positive change for girls, women and gender diverse people throughout Muskoka.

Tickets and information at: www.ywcamuskoka.com/women-of-distinction 

YWCA Muskoka is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Women of Distinction Awards. Given in six categories to Muskoka women nominated by community members for their contributions and accomplishments, Women of Distinction is a signature event for YWCA’s across Canada. 

2025 Women of Distinction Recipients:

• Britney Hammell, Young Woman of Distinction

Award Description: This young woman, 30 years of age or under, is making significant contributions to her school, community, and/or work place. She demonstrates innovation, leadership, and inspires others to follow her example.

• Gayle Dempsey, Arts, Culture and Creativity

Award Description: This woman enriches lives through her contributions to the arts and cultural activities of Muskoka. She encourages creative, cultural and artistic expression and promotes the value of culture and the arts as integral to the community.

• Leslie Tempest, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Award Description: This woman achieves success in entrepreneurial endeavours, business, trades, and/or the professions in private, public, or not-for-profit organizations. The contributions she makes in her field provide significant and lasting benefit to her community.

• Tracy Nickles, Transforming Community

Award Description: This woman is helping to build a strong community by making changes and advocating for a better quality of life. She strives to increase awareness and promote improvements in areas such as gender equality, social justice and peace, and/or the environment. She is an inspiration to others.

Sarah Roberts, Health, Sports, and Wellness

Award Description: This woman directs her energies to the well-being of people in her life and/or the Muskoka community. She promotes healthy lifestyles through her excellent leadership in fields relating to physical, spiritual, emotional, and/or social well-being.

• Beth Ward, Lifetime Achievement

Award Description: This woman is 55 years of age or more has made a significant

difference in the quality of life in her community. She responds to individual and societal needs with dedication, compassion, and courage.

The awards will be presented at YWCA Muskoka’s 19th Women of Distinction Gala on Saturday March 8, International Women’s Day, at Hidden Valley Resort.

 

Attendees will hear from keynote speaker, Aline Nizigama, CEO at YWCA Canada, the country’s oldest and largest organization working to advance gender equity in the country. In addition to the Women of Distinction Awards, a new Woman in Construction Award will be presented by the Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce and King Charles III Coronation Medals will be presented to Dr. Eva Olsson and Penny Varney. 

This is YWCA Muskoka’s main fundraiser of the year and net proceeds from this event will support educational programs and services provided across the region.

YWCA Muskoka is accepting silent auction donations for the event. To donate, please contact office@ywcamuskoka.com or call 705-645-9827.

As a local charitable organization that champions positive change for girls, women and gender diverse people, YWCA Muskoka has 4 strategic directions: preventing gender-based violence; cultivating economic resilience; promoting mental health and wellbeing; building relationships. For more information about YWCA Muskoka please visit the website at ywcamuskoka.com and on social media @ywcamuskoka.

Every Tuesday, 7pm ON yourTV

Win up to $5500

Join us at the Bracebridge Centre for Active Living for a morning of cards. Play Euchre and/or Bid Euchre Wednesday's 10 am to 12:30 pm. Program fee: Members $2.00 Non-Members: $3.00 Membership is not required to participate!

 Chats Cafe is open, Coffee/Tea/Water only $1.00 Newcomers welcome to learn to play, bring a friend, have some fun and a laugh or two!

Old Tyme Square Dance to a live band. Newcomers and beginners welcome. No partner required and no special outfits needed. Musicians playing acoustic instruments are welcome to play a tune or two with the band. Callers Welcome

Program Fee: Members $2.00, Non-Members: $3.00

(Do not need to be a member to participate)

Every Wednesday 7pm, yourTV

Women's Wellness Circle facilitated by Deanne Rapacioli A drop in for women aged 45 and up. A great place to learn, laugh, exchange ideas and connect with other women. Exploring healthy aging, holistic wellbeing, sleep and memory, positive living. joint health and much, much more.

Program Fee: $7.00

Group led by Troy Hunter, Paranormal Investigator.

Topics; re-incarnation, leprechauns, ghosts, witches, ESP, bigfoot, telepathy, astrology, angels and UFO's too!

Every third Monday, Members $2.00, non members $3.00.

Paranormal "Not scientifically explainable".

Join us for a discussion of the paranormal! 

Every Tuesday, 7pm ON yourTV

Win up to $5500

Join us at the Bracebridge Centre for Active Living for a morning of cards. Play Euchre and/or Bid Euchre Wednesday's 10 am to 12:30 pm. Program fee: Members $2.00 Non-Members: $3.00 Membership is not required to participate!

 Chats Cafe is open, Coffee/Tea/Water only $1.00 Newcomers welcome to learn to play, bring a friend, have some fun and a laugh or two!

Old Tyme Square Dance to a live band. Newcomers and beginners welcome. No partner required and no special outfits needed. Musicians playing acoustic instruments are welcome to play a tune or two with the band. Callers Welcome

Program Fee: Members $2.00, Non-Members: $3.00

(Do not need to be a member to participate)

Every Wednesday 7pm, yourTV