Municipality of French River

Lorne Recreation District requires Pre-Registration and Pre-Payment for all Programs offered in order to ensure that Instructor and Facility Rental Fees are covered!

How to PAY for an LRD Program:

Registration Fees are DUE by the Deadline BEFORE the Program begins!

Payments are accepted in CASH, CHEQUE or E-TRANSFER

• Cash - exact change please!
• Cheques - made payable to Lorne Recreation District
• E-Transfers - send to lrecdis@gmail.com - please include the program and attendees name in the notes

Payments can be dropped off at the Lorne Recreation District Office located at 307-3rd Street in Somerset - turn right when you go in the front doors. If no one is in the LRD Office please leave payment in teal drop box just inside the window. Please put payments in an envelope marked with your name and what you are paying for!

Sorry - Debit and Credit Card payments are not accepted

If you, or someone you know, has a skill, talent or passion for a topic - sports, fitness, dance, music, woodworking, art, crafts, gymnastics, theatre, photography, cooking or any other recreational program or activity and would be interested in instructing a program please contact LRD!  

PLEASE NOTE: Some activities require instructors to hold specific certifications that are required to instruct programming, these certifications must be up-to-date and provided to the LRD Office. Instructors may also be required to hold Liability Insurance Coverage!

If you have a suggestion for a program or activity you'd like to see please email lrecdis@gmail.com

Co-op Communities in Full Colour 

Co-op would like to give back by preserving, enhancing and beautifying the communities in which we live, work and play! This program will provide paint for projects that improve the wellbeing of our communities. Info?: www.home.crs/more/communitiesinfullcolour

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

Individual Child Grants available to help families in financial need cover the costs of participating in sport and recreation. Info? www.jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/

Child and Family Services of Central Manitoba Foundation “Chance 2” Programs

A variety of grants available to assist families with the costs of sports and recreation. Info?: www.cfscmfoundation.ca/our-chance-2-programs 

KidSport

Grants available for families facing financial barriers so kids can participate in registered sport programs! Grants of up to $500 per eligible child are available for sport registration fees. Info?: www.kidsportcanada.ca/manitoba/ 

Government of Manitoba Heritage Program Grants 

Includes the Community Festivals and Events Program; Community Museum Grant and Project Support Programs; Heritage Program Grant; Heritage Resource and Military Memorial Conservation Grants. Visit www.gov.mb.ca/chc/grants/heritage/index.html for more information on each program! Various application deadlines.

Activate Your Neighbourhood Resource

Check out a tactical guide to help you reimagine, rethink and repurpose the spaces in your neighbourhood to support and encourage physical activity and social connections. Learn more here: www.activateyourneighbourhood.ca

Somerset Rendez-vous Inter-Club Tournament

Tuesday July 15, 2025

Entry Fee: $15/Participant (includes lunch)

Morning Events: Lasso Golf and Cornhole; Afternoon Events: Shuffleboard and Bocci Ball

Registration begins at 9:30am. Events conclude with prizes around 3:30pm.

Please bring your own lawn chair. Rain OR Shine!

Contact LRD to RSVP! 204-744-2360 (leave a voicemail) or lrecdis@gmail.com

Random Rounds - Golf Program

Meet new golf buddies and enjoy a casual 9 holes at local courses in the area! Each session, you'll be randomly grouped with fellow players for a relaxed round focused on fun, not scores. Perfect for adult golfers of all skill levels! Golf clubs and equipment are not provided, please bring your own gear.

Locations: Each course will be played twice – 9 holes at each!

•    Miami Golf and Country Club

•    Pilot Mound Town & Country Golf Club

•    Roland Golf Club 

•    Treherne Delahunt Golf and Country Club

Dates: Thursdays starting July 3

Time: TBD - There have been requests to hold the program in the Morning and requests to hold the program in the Evening. When registering please select the timeslot you would prefer, and we will try to accommodate both groups. However, if there are not enough registrations in both groups, we will revert to the timeslot with the most registrations!

Registration Fee: $20/Participant collected by LRD

Each participant will also need to pay for their own Green Fees at each course (ranging from $22-28 for 9 holes) 

OR 

You can purchase a $40 Four Play Golf Lottery Ticket from any of the Golf Courses – for purchasing a ticket you are entered to into Cash Prize Draws AND you receive Green Fees for 18 holes at each of the four participating clubs!

Cart rentals not arranged or included – feel free to arrange this on your own

Deadline to Register & Pay: Tuesday June 24, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: LRD Program Registration Form - Summer 2025

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Day! – Ages 5-12yrs ***FULL***

Join us for a hands-on day of interactive activities designed to spark curiosity and problem-solving. Bring nut free lunch, bottle of water and weather appropriate clothing and gear for playing outside. Afternoon snack will be provided! Planned in partnership with Petit Choux Daycare in Somerset.

Location: Somerset Hall

Date: Wednesday July 2

Time: 10am-3pm

Registration Fee: $10/Participant

FULL, but we are seeing if we can accept more participants! 

Click the LINK to be added to the WAITING LIST: LRD Program Registration Form - Summer 2025

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

Summer Activity Day will be supervised and led by Lorne Recreation District Staff in partnership with Petit Choux Daycare!

Martial Arts & Crafts – Ages 8yrs+

Participants will try out Martial Arts in the morning - learning cool moves, building focus and having a blast! In the afternoon, we will switch gears to Arts & Crafts. Participants will explore their creative side and bring home a masterpiece. It’s a double dose of ART, in two totally different ways! Bring nut free lunch, snacks, bottle of water and weather appropriate clothing and gear for playing outside.

Instructor: Dylan Vigier (for Martial Arts)

Location: Somerset Hall

Date: Tuesday July 8

Time: 10am-3pm

Registration Fee: $10/Participant

Only 20 spots available!

Deadline to Register & Pay: Friday June 27, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: LRD Program Registration Form - Summer 2025

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

Summer Activity Day will be supervised and led by Lorne Recreation District Staff in partnership with the activity facilitator listed!

Kids Yoga & Fit Kids Healthy Kids – Ages 5-12yrs

Have a blast during this fun-filled day of yoga, active games and FUNdamental movement skills! Perfect for active minds and growing bodies! Bring nut free lunch, bottle of water and weather appropriate clothing and gear for playing outside. Afternoon snack will be provided! Planned in partnership with Petit Choux Daycare in Somerset.

Instructor: GG (for Yoga) & FKHK Instructors

Location: PMHS / Petit Choux Daycare Field, Somerset (Rain Location: Somerset Hall)

Date: Wednesday July 9

Time: 10am-3pm

Registration Fee: $10/Participant

Only 10 spots available!

Deadline to Register & Pay: Friday June 27, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: LRD Program Registration Form - Summer 2025

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

Summer Activity Day will be supervised and led by Lorne Recreation District Staff in partnership with Petit Choux Daycare and the activity facilitators listed!

Archery Clinic & Wheelie Fun – Ages 8yrs+

Take aim in the morning with an Archery Clinic, learning focus, form and precision - perfect for beginners and young sharpshooters alike. Then lace up your inline skates, bring your skateboard or scooter for fast-paced fun as we wheel around the arena floor! All archery equipment is provided, please bring your own “wheels”, helmet and safety gear. No motorized or electric wheels allowed! Bring nut free lunch, snacks, bottle of water and weather appropriate clothing and gear for playing outside.

Instructor: Archery Manitoba Instructors

Location: Swan Lake Arena

Date: Thursday July 10

Time: 10am-3pm

Registration Fee: $30/Participant

Only 20 spots available!

Deadline to Register & Pay: Friday June 27, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: LRD Program Registration Form - Summer 2025

Summer Activity Day will be supervised and led by Lorne Recreation District Staff in partnership with the activity facilitator listed!

Park Pals Playgroup

Join us Friday mornings at Notre Dame Park for some fun games, craft activities and outdoor play all summer long! Open to all ages. Stay ‘n Play Program: Caregivers must stay on-site with children. No sign-up needed - just pop in and play!

Location: Notre Dame Park

Dates: Fridays from July 11-August 22

Time: 10-11am 

Registration Fee: FREE!

Check SOCIAL MEDIA for any cancellation notices!

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Nerf Battle & Ball Hockey – Ages 8yrs+

Gear up for an action-packed day! We will start the morning with epic action-packed Nerf Battles, using foam dart blasters, in a safe and supervised setting. In the afternoon, get ready for a fast-paced Ball Hockey session! It’s a full day of excitement, friendly competition and non-stop fun! Please bring your own gear such as pads, goalie helmet, hockey sticks, etc… Nerf blasters will be supplied! Bring nut free lunch, snacks, bottle of water and weather appropriate clothing and gear for playing outside.

Instructor: Frontier Events (for Nerf Battle)

Location: Swan Lake Arena

Date: Wednesday July 16

Time: 10am-3pm

Registration Fee: $30/Participant

Only 20 spots available!

Deadline to Register & Pay: Friday July 11, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: LRD Program Registration Form - Summer 2025

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

Summer Activity Day will be supervised and led by Lorne Recreation District Staff in partnership with the activity facilitator listed!

Water Day – Ages 5-12yrs

Get ready to cool off and make a splash! Enjoy some fun in the sun at the Splash Pad with water activities and games - no pool needed! Make sure you bring sunscreen, swim suit, towel, sandals you can get wet and a change of clothes! Bring nut free lunch, bottle of water and weather appropriate clothing and gear for playing outside. Afternoon snack will be provided! Planned in partnership with Petit Choux Daycare in Somerset.

Location: Somerset Sports Field Grounds

Date: Thursday July 17

Time: 10am-3pm

Registration Fee: $10/Participant

Only 10 spots available!

Deadline to Register & Pay: Friday July 11, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: LRD Program Registration Form - Summer 2025

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

Summer Activity Day will be supervised and led by Lorne Recreation District Staff in partnership with Petit Choux Daycare!

Kids Cardio Drumming & Fit Kids Healthy Kids – Ages 5-12yrs

Have a blast during this fun-filled day of drumming, music, active games and FUNdamental movement skills! Perfect for active minds and growing bodies! Bring nut free lunch, bottle of water and weather appropriate clothing and gear for playing outside. Afternoon snack will be provided! Planned in partnership with Petit Choux Daycare in Somerset.

Instructor: Mary Wood-McNeill (for Cardio Drumming) & FKHK Instructors

Location: PMHS / Petit Choux Daycare Field, Somerset (Rain Location: Somerset Hall)

Date: Wednesday July 23

Time: 10am-3pm

Registration Fee: $10/Participant

Only 10 spots available!

Deadline to Register & Pay: Friday July 18, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: LRD Program Registration Form - Summer 2025

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

Summer Activity Day will be supervised and led by Lorne Recreation District Staff in partnership with Petit Choux Daycare and the activity facilitators listed!

Youth Tennis Clinic – Ages 8yrs+

We are going to serve up some fun! Come learn the basics of tennis through engaging drills, games and mini-matches - all designed to build skills, confidence and a love for the game. Perfect for beginners and young players looking to improve their swing! All tennis equipment is provided. Bring nut free lunch, snacks, bottle of water and weather appropriate clothing and gear for playing outside.

Instructor: Tennis Manitoba Coaches

Location: Swan Lake Arena

Date: Tuesday July 29

Time: 10am-3pm

Registration Fee: $30/Participant

Only 20 spots available!

Deadline to Register & Pay: Friday July 18, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: LRD Program Registration Form - Summer 2025

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

Summer Activity Day will be supervised and led by Lorne Recreation District Staff in partnership with the activity facilitator listed!

Youth DRAMA Workshop – Ages 8yrs+

Step on to the stage and into the spotlight! Learn the fundamentals of acting and stage presence through games, improvisation and short scene work. Perfect for beginners curious about the world of theatre - come ready to learn, play and perform! Bring nut free lunch, snacks, bottle of water and weather appropriate clothing and gear for playing outside.

Instructor: Candlewick Xplor Drama Community Workshop Leader

Location: Mariapolis Recreation Centre

Date: Wednesday July 30

Time: 10am-3pm

Registration Fee: $30/Participant

Only 20 spots available!

Deadline to Register & Pay: Friday July 18, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: LRD Program Registration Form - Summer 2025

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

Summer Activity Day will be supervised and led by Lorne Recreation District Staff in partnership with the activity facilitator listed!

Carnival Day – Ages 5-12yrs ***FULL*** 

Step right up and enjoy a day of classic carnival-style activities with all the fun of the fair - no rides required! Get ready for a day of playful excitement. Bring nut free lunch, bottle of water and weather appropriate clothing and gear for playing outside. Afternoon snack will be provided! Planned in partnership with Petit Choux Daycare in Somerset.

Location: Somerset Hall

Date: Thursday July 31

Time: 10am-3pm

Registration Fee: $10/Participant

FULL, but we are seeing if we can accept more participants! 

Click the LINK to be added to the WAITING LIST: LRD Program Registration Form - Summer 2025

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

Summer Activity Day will be supervised and led by Lorne Recreation District Staff in partnership with Petit Choux Daycare!

Art Day – Ages 5-12yrs

Unleash your imagination with a full day of art, crafting and colorful creations. Bring your creativity and get ready to make a masterpiece!  Bring nut free lunch, bottle of water and weather appropriate clothing and gear for playing outside. Afternoon snack will be provided! Planned in partnership with Petit Choux Daycare in Somerset.

Location: Somerset Hall

Date: Tuesday August 5

Time: 10am-3pm

Registration Fee: $10/Participant

Only 10 spots available!

Deadline to Register & Pay: Friday July 25, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: LRD Program Registration Form - Summer 2025

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

Summer Activity Day will be supervised and led by Lorne Recreation District Staff in partnership with Petit Choux Daycare!

Youth Golf Clinic – Ages 8yrs+

Come learn the fundamentals of golf at King Korn Maze! Delivered by a PGA of Canada Community Coach, instruction is focused on the fundamentals of golf: putting, chipping, pitching and full swing. Perfect for beginners and young players looking to build confidence and skills! Golf equipment is NOT required; equipment can be provided to participants during the clinic.

Instructor: Golf Canada - First Tee Program Instructors

Location: King Korn Maze - Rd 35 N, Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB

Date: Wednesday August 6

Time: Group #1: 11am-12:30pm or Group #2: 1-2:30pm

Registration Fee: $25/Participant, includes a slushie and small bag of popcorn

Only 12 spots are available per Group!

Deadline to Register & Pay: Wednesday July 30, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: LRD Program Registration Form - Summer 2025

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

Amazing Race, SOMERSET – Ages 5-12yrs

Inspired by the hit TV show, this day challenges participants to team up and complete fun physical and mental challenges as they race to the finish line. It’s a day full of adventure, teamwork and friendly competition! Bring nut free lunch, bottle of water and weather appropriate clothing and gear for playing outside. Afternoon snack will be provided! Planned in partnership with Petit Choux Daycare in Somerset.

Location: Somerset Hall

Date: Tuesday August 12

Time: 10am-3pm

Registration Fee: $10/Participant

Only 10 spots available!

Deadline to Register & Pay: Friday August 8, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: LRD Program Registration Form - Summer 2025

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

Summer Activity Day will be supervised and led by Lorne Recreation District Staff in partnership with Petit Choux Daycare!

Outdoor Day – Ages 5-12yrs ***FULL*** 

It’s all about fresh air and sunshine on Outdoor Day! Participants will spend the entire day outside enjoying games, crafts and nature-based activities. From creative projects to active play, everything happens under the open sky. Bring nut free lunch, bottle of water and weather appropriate clothing and gear for playing outside. Afternoon snack will be provided! Planned in partnership with Petit Choux Daycare in Somerset.

Location: PMHS / Petit Choux Daycare Field, Somerset (Rain Location: Somerset Hall)

Date: Tuesday August 19

Time: 10am-3pm

Registration Fee: $10/Participant

FULL, but we are seeing if we can accept more participants! 

 Click the LINK to be added to the WAITING LIST: LRD Program Registration Form - Summer 2025

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

Summer Activity Day will be supervised and led by Lorne Recreation District Staff in partnership with Petit Choux Daycare!

Kids Fitness & Fit Kids Healthy Kids – Ages 5-12yrs ***FULL*** 

Have a blast during this fun-filled day of fitness, active games and FUNdamental movement skills! Perfect for active minds and growing bodies! Bring nut free lunch, bottle of water and weather appropriate clothing and gear for playing outside. Afternoon snack will be provided! Planned in partnership with Petit Choux Daycare in Somerset.

Instructor: GG (for Kids Fitness) & FKHK Instructors

Location: PMHS / Petit Choux Daycare Field, Somerset (Rain Location: Somerset Hall)

Date: Wednesday August 20

Time: 10am-3pm

Registration Fee: $10/Participant

FULL, but we are seeing if we can accept more participants! 

Click the LINK to be added to the WAITING LIST: LRD Program Registration Form - Summer 2025

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

Summer Activity Day will be supervised and led by Lorne Recreation District Staff in partnership with Petit Choux Daycare and the activity facilitators listed!

POP-UP Cardio Drumming

Using drumsticks to “drum” on an exercise ball, participants follow the rhythm of upbeat music while following the various steps and moves from the instructor. This is a low-impact cardio workout that can be adapted for all fitness levels. Please bring an exercise ball, something to place it on so it is at least at your waist height (such as a laundry hamper or bucket), a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Instructor: Mary Wood-McNeill

Location: Somerset Community Hall

Date: Tuesday June 17

Time: 6-7pm

Cost: FREE! Thanks to the ParticipACTION Community Challenge Grant - Registration is STILL Required!

Deadline to Register: Monday June 16, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: ParticipACTION Pop-Up Classes Registration Form – June 2025 

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

POP-UP Yoga in the Park

Join us for an Outdoor Hatha Yoga Class that will improve your strength, flexibility and mindfulness. All fitness levels welcome! Participants 13yrs+ welcome to attend with a caregiver. Please bring a yoga mat, bottle of water and wear comfortable weather appropriate clothes you can move in.

Instructor: Lindsay Peters

Location: Notre Dame Park

Date: Monday June 16 & Monday June 23 

Time: 6-7pm

Cost: FREE! Thanks to the ParticipACTION Community Challenge Grant - Registration is STILL Required!

Deadline to Register: Monday June 16, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: ParticipACTION Pop-Up Classes Registration Form – June 2025 

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

POP-UP Come for a Kayak

** Participants must bring their own kayak and gear! **

Grab your kayak and join Ang for a fun and scenic paddle. Please bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable weather appropriate clothes you can move in. All experience levels welcome!

Instructor: Ang Grenier

Location: Lac St. Leon at the Centre d'interprétation Saint-Léon Interpretive Centre

Date: Wednesday June 18 (Rain Date: Wednesday June 25) 

Time: 6pm, paddle will take approx. 1-1.5hrs depending on group size and experience

Cost: FREE! Thanks to the ParticipACTION Community Challenge Grant - Registration is STILL Required!

Deadline to Register: Monday June 16, 2025

Click the LINK to Register: ParticipACTION Pop-Up Classes Registration Form – June 2025 

Questions or don’t want to sign up Online? No problem!  

Contact LRD

📞 204-744-2360

📧 lrecdis@gmail.com

This summer we are challenging YOU to get out and use the Lorne Section of the Trans Canada Trail! 

Complete the Journal before the last day of each month and be entered to WIN $100 in “Lorne Bucks” in June, July and August 2025! 

Click HERE for more information and to get the ONLINE Version of the Journal

Virtual Terry Fox Run – Swan Lake

Sunday September 14, 2025

This will be a virtual event. Participate wherever you are! Around your neighborhood, backyard, down the street, or around the block. Walk, run, ride! Help make a difference in the fight against cancer. 

Click HERE to register or to support someone participating