Summer has certainly arrived in Windsor, and with the school year coming to a close too, what cooler way to get away for a day than a trip to Adventure Bay? Enjoy our world class rides and slides all day long, all summer long!

Summer Hours

Windsor’s water park (now a proud member of the TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame) will be open from 10am to 8pm daily from June 29 to September 1, 2019. It’ll also be open for a daytime shift, 10am to 4pm on Labour Day, September 2, 2019.

Summer Memberships

Don’t forget, if you’re visiting us more than once, our summer memberships let you come as often as you like and experience a full summer of fun for one great rate, June 29 to September 2:

·         Guests under 42 inches tall: $40

·         Guests 42 inches tall and over: $52

·         Guest age 2 and under are free!

·         Daily drop-in rates also available.

For more information on Adventure Bay, visit www.adventurebay.ca or call 519-974-AQUA (2782).

July 3 and each Wednesday following. 10am-12pm & 1-3pm – Free of charge (Donations welcome) at The Safety Village 7911 Forest Glade Dr. Every Wednesday in July and August, we invite the community to join us for a series of Summer Safety sessions. All are welcome to tour The Safety Village and meet our local emergency service providers. First Responders will be on-site to deliver interactive classes covering topics such as Fire, Road, and Water Safety and to answer questions about their vehicles, roles and equipment. All presentations are delivered through an engaging hands on experience. Visitors can explore the miniature village on foot, by bike or in a jeep. Safety Village staff will ensure that children have a day full of fun and meaningful learning. Join us for concessions, giveaways, and meet and greets with local community champions! A very special thank you to our Summer Education partners; Windsor Police Services, Windsor Fire and Rescue Services, Essex-Windsor EMS, and The County of Essex for their ongoing commitment to our cause. Special Guests will be announced each week on our new website (www.thesafetyvillage.com) and on all social media platforms. On our first Walk-In Wednesday, we will acknowledge 2 of our long-time supporters; ENWIN and Parker DKI. Their recent donations have allowed for the addition of a Resource Lounge to our lobby.

Community Care for South Hastings (Belleville) offers a monthly peer support group in Picton led by a trained facilitator, specializing in stroke support.  It is held at The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association offices located at 74A King Street in Picton.  This connects recent and past stroke survivors and their caregivers with others affected by this traumatic life event. Discover the latest in stroke care and the updated stroke community resource information. This group meets the first Friday of every month from 9:30 to 11:30am and more members are welcome.  Call Community Care for South Hastings at 613-969-0130 for more information and to register.

The Town of Tecumseh invites the community to celebrate Canada Day Monday, July 1 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Lakewood Park for the FREE annual celebration. Activities include:

• Live DJ Music
• Jangles the Clown Balloon Twisting
• Border City Barkers Dog Agility Show
• Magic Show
• Visit from a Princess and Super Hero
• Bouncy Castle and Mini Golf
• Crafts, Lawn Games, Face Painting
• And a special performance by the Silver Star Riding Drill Team

A FREE Recreational Swim will be available at the Tecumseh Leisure Pool, located in Lacasse Park, 590 Lacasse Boulevard from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, compliments of Tim Hortons. Admission is limited based upon pool capacity.

“Canada Day is a day where we celebrate Diversity, Acceptance of Cultures, Freedom, Prosperity, and Peace and this celebration represents the strong sense of community we have here in the Town of Tecumseh,” said Mayor Gary McNamara.

The community is encouraged to show their Canadian Pride by wearing RED and WHITE on Canada Day. For more information visit www.tecumseh.ca or call 519-735-4756 Ext. 421

AWARD CATEGORIES & SPONSORS

• Customer First - Sponsored by CIBC Canadian Imperial Bank of Canada 
• Warm Welcome - Sponsored by Parks Canada
• Youth Excellence - Cogeco Cable
• Savour South Essex - BMO Bank of Montreal
• Small Business Excellence - WFCU Windsor Family Credit Union
• Invest in a World Class Workforce - Workforce Windsor Essex
• Positive Professional - RBC Royal Bank of Canada
• Innovation- Municipality of Leamington
• Welcoming Accessibility - Community Living Essex County
• Industrial Manufacturing - Windsor Essex Economic Development Corp. 
• Excellence in Food Service- TD Canada Trust
• Alf Bennie Award - Blackburn Radio  

To nominate visit leamingtonchamber.com

Tickets, $75 each or $560 for a table of 8. Call, 519-326-2721 or email info@leamingtonchamber.com

Hike the Sandbanks Lakeshore Lodge shoreline trail with Gina Brennan, outdoor education instructor.  This interpretive walk through both forest and field along the shores of Lake Ontario will identify flora and fauna along the trail.  Hear birds sing and feel the breeze through your hair as you experience the beauty in the Park.  Hike starts at 9:30am. Call the County Seniors Centre for more information and to register at 613-476-7493

Some summer nights are so hot, even the wind can’t be bothered to move! What better time to head to the park with family and neighbours for a cooling fire truck sprinkler run, a visit with Sparky and a chance to meet Windsor Fire and Rescue Services and Fire Prevention staff for truck tours and fire safety information? 

Windsor Fire & Rescue Services will be continuing their Hot Summer Nights Fun Blast tradition, visiting a different park in all ten wards each Thursday from 5:30-7:30 pm. Learn more atwww.windsorfire.com or follow us on Twitter, @WindsorFire1. We have new community partners on board this year too, taking advantage of the great opportunity to connect with the community.

Residents have the chance to go over some lifesaving tips and reminders, while getting acquainted with Windsor Fire and Rescue staff. Kids can check out the fire trucks, participate in hand-on activities and ask any fire safety questions. The firefighters will be grilling hotdogs and providing water for free to those who attend on a first come first serve basis.

• Ward 3 - Wigle Park,  Erie E & McDougall on July 4, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 9 - Leafield Park, Conservation & Labour on July 11, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 10 - Remington Booster Park, 701 Edinborough on July 18, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 2 -  Mic Mac Park, 1125 Prince on July 25, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 4 - Lanspeary Park, 1250 Langlois on August 1, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 1 - Captain Wilson Park, 3950 Ducharme on August 8, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 8 - Pykes Park, Lassaline & Ferndale on August 15, 5:30–7:30pm
• Ward 6 - Tranby Park, Tranby & Parkview on August 22, 5:30-7:30pm

Events like "Hot Summer Nights" reflect Windsor Fire & Rescue Services’ vision of gaining your respect and recognition as a leading service provider in our community, protecting precious lives, property and environment. The focus is on Prevention, Detection, and Escape.

Some summer nights are so hot, even the wind can’t be bothered to move! What better time to head to the park with family and neighbours for a cooling fire truck sprinkler run, a visit with Sparky and a chance to meet Windsor Fire and Rescue Services and Fire Prevention staff for truck tours and fire safety information? 

Windsor Fire & Rescue Services will be continuing their Hot Summer Nights Fun Blast tradition, visiting a different park in all ten wards each Thursday from 5:30-7:30 pm. Learn more atwww.windsorfire.com or follow us on Twitter, @WindsorFire1. We have new community partners on board this year too, taking advantage of the great opportunity to connect with the community.

Residents have the chance to go over some lifesaving tips and reminders, while getting acquainted with Windsor Fire and Rescue staff. Kids can check out the fire trucks, participate in hand-on activities and ask any fire safety questions. The firefighters will be grilling hotdogs and providing water for free to those who attend on a first come first serve basis.

• Ward 3 - Wigle Park,  Erie E & McDougall on July 4, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 9 - Leafield Park, Conservation & Labour on July 11, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 10 - Remington Booster Park, 701 Edinborough on July 18, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 2 -  Mic Mac Park, 1125 Prince on July 25, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 4 - Lanspeary Park, 1250 Langlois on August 1, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 1 - Captain Wilson Park, 3950 Ducharme on August 8, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 8 - Pykes Park, Lassaline & Ferndale on August 15, 5:30–7:30pm
• Ward 6 - Tranby Park, Tranby & Parkview on August 22, 5:30-7:30pm

Events like "Hot Summer Nights" reflect Windsor Fire & Rescue Services’ vision of gaining your respect and recognition as a leading service provider in our community, protecting precious lives, property and environment. The focus is on Prevention, Detection, and Escape.

Some summer nights are so hot, even the wind can’t be bothered to move! What better time to head to the park with family and neighbours for a cooling fire truck sprinkler run, a visit with Sparky and a chance to meet Windsor Fire and Rescue Services and Fire Prevention staff for truck tours and fire safety information? 

Windsor Fire & Rescue Services will be continuing their Hot Summer Nights Fun Blast tradition, visiting a different park in all ten wards each Thursday from 5:30-7:30 pm. Learn more atwww.windsorfire.com or follow us on Twitter, @WindsorFire1. We have new community partners on board this year too, taking advantage of the great opportunity to connect with the community.

Residents have the chance to go over some lifesaving tips and reminders, while getting acquainted with Windsor Fire and Rescue staff. Kids can check out the fire trucks, participate in hand-on activities and ask any fire safety questions. The firefighters will be grilling hotdogs and providing water for free to those who attend on a first come first serve basis.

• Ward 3 - Wigle Park,  Erie E & McDougall on July 4, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 9 - Leafield Park, Conservation & Labour on July 11, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 10 - Remington Booster Park, 701 Edinborough on July 18, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 2 -  Mic Mac Park, 1125 Prince on July 25, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 4 - Lanspeary Park, 1250 Langlois on August 1, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 1 - Captain Wilson Park, 3950 Ducharme on August 8, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 8 - Pykes Park, Lassaline & Ferndale on August 15, 5:30–7:30pm
• Ward 6 - Tranby Park, Tranby & Parkview on August 22, 5:30-7:30pm

Events like "Hot Summer Nights" reflect Windsor Fire & Rescue Services’ vision of gaining your respect and recognition as a leading service provider in our community, protecting precious lives, property and environment. The focus is on Prevention, Detection, and Escape.

Some summer nights are so hot, even the wind can’t be bothered to move! What better time to head to the park with family and neighbours for a cooling fire truck sprinkler run, a visit with Sparky and a chance to meet Windsor Fire and Rescue Services and Fire Prevention staff for truck tours and fire safety information? 

Windsor Fire & Rescue Services will be continuing their Hot Summer Nights Fun Blast tradition, visiting a different park in all ten wards each Thursday from 5:30-7:30 pm. Learn more atwww.windsorfire.com or follow us on Twitter, @WindsorFire1. We have new community partners on board this year too, taking advantage of the great opportunity to connect with the community.

Residents have the chance to go over some lifesaving tips and reminders, while getting acquainted with Windsor Fire and Rescue staff. Kids can check out the fire trucks, participate in hand-on activities and ask any fire safety questions. The firefighters will be grilling hotdogs and providing water for free to those who attend on a first come first serve basis.

• Ward 3 - Wigle Park,  Erie E & McDougall on July 4, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 9 - Leafield Park, Conservation & Labour on July 11, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 10 - Remington Booster Park, 701 Edinborough on July 18, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 2 -  Mic Mac Park, 1125 Prince on July 25, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 4 - Lanspeary Park, 1250 Langlois on August 1, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 1 - Captain Wilson Park, 3950 Ducharme on August 8, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ward 8 - Pykes Park, Lassaline & Ferndale on August 15, 5:30–7:30pm
• Ward 6 - Tranby Park, Tranby & Parkview on August 22, 5:30-7:30pm

Events like "Hot Summer Nights" reflect Windsor Fire & Rescue Services’ vision of gaining your respect and recognition as a leading service provider in our community, protecting precious lives, property and environment. The focus is on Prevention, Detection, and Escape.