Announcements (Recreation)
Program Cancellation Notice - Pickleball May 15, 2026
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Program Cancellation Notice - Pickleball, May 15, 2026
Pickleball, scheduled to take place at East Richmond Education Centre, St. Peter’s at 7:00 pm today is cancelled due to staff shortage.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Spring Programming Updates
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Delayed Start
The following Spring programs have a delayed start:
- Zumba, Felix Marchand Education Centre (Louisdale)
Wednesdays (5 weeks): May 13, 20, 27, June 10, 17 (no class June 3)
6:30 PM – 7:10 PM
$35 for the session or $8 per class - PiYo Live, Felix Marchand Education Centre (Louisdale)
Wednesdays (5 weeks): May 13, 20, 27, June 10, 17 (no class June 3) 7:20 PM – 7:50 PM $35 for the session or $8 per class -
Learn to Jive, St. Peter's United Church Hall
May 20, 27 & June 3, 10 6:00–7:00 PM
- Salsa Solo, St. Peter's United Church Hall
May 19, 26 & June 2, 9 6:00–7:00 PM - Learn Latin Dance (Merengue, Bachata, Salsa Basics), St. Peter's United Church Hall
June 10 & 17 5:00–6:00 PM (new time)
Drop-in participants must register and pay online in advance.
Register online today:www.richmondcounty.ca or phone 902.226.0663
Call for Submissions - Richmond Reflections Newsletter, Summer 2026
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Call for Submissions – Summer 2026 Reflections of Richmond Newsletter
The Department of Community Development and Recreation is gathering information for the Summer 2026 Edition of the Reflections of Richmond Newsletter. This information will cover the period from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
Submission deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026
Photos Submission
Do you love capturing the beauty of Richmond County? Whether it’s outdoor adventures, community events, or summer sports (indoor or outdoor), share your unique perspective with us! Selected photos may appear in the Summer 2026 Newsletter, on the Municipal website, and on social media.
Send high-resolution images to:
Community News, Events, Summer Camps and Activities
Community groups and organizations are invited to share news, events and summer camps taking place this summer.
Festivals, Markets and/or Canada Day Events
Is your organization hosting a festival, market(s) and/or Canada Day event? If you would like to promote the event(s) in the county newsletter and social media accounts, submit details to 
Program Instructors – Casual Employment
Richmond Recreation is seeking leaders, instructors, and facilitators for programs running this summer.
Opportunities may include, but not limited to:
- Fitness instructors
- Arts & crafts leaders
- Dance teachers
- Outdoor education leaders
- Sports instructors
Advertise with Us!
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Richmond Arena is centrally located in Richmond County and is the home to numerous organizations and teams such
as the Richmond Skating Club, Strait Richmond Minor Hockey and junior high/high school hockey teams. There is also a
Gentlemen’s Hockey League and a Senior’s Hockey Group are regulars every week. These groups
host multiple yearly tournaments and special events at Richmond Arena, which bring in tens of thousands of visitors
from all over the county, province and Maritimes every year!
The Municipality of the County of Richmond’s Recreation Department also offers public skates, senior skates, after-school
skates, parent and tot skates and birthday parties during the winter season (which runs from October to April). Once the ice season has ended, the Recreation Department utilizes the space for various recreation opportunities in the Spring and/or Summer such as ball hockey, dry-land training, etc.