RECREATION & PROGRAMMING Teams, Clubs & Associations Ganaraska Freewheelers Cycling Club The Ganaraska Freewheelers is an organization that promotes recreational cycling in Northumberland County. Ganaraska Freewheelers enjoy the social aspects of cycling in a noncompetitive environment. The group rides Tuesday mornings, Friday evenings or mornings, with occasional weekend outings. There are also annual weekend trips to other scenic and cycling friendly areas. Members take turns hosting rides starting anywhere in the Brighton to Courtice, Port Hope to Millbrook locales. We ride all the gorgeous roads is this beautiful area. Rides are generally from 50 to 60 kilometres, with shorter options provided, at a moderate pace and we enjoy after ride picnics at member’s homes, or parks, or sometimes a restaurant. Health and Safety concerns are constantly monitored and practiced. Contact Information: Barbara Spencer, President E: barbarajean1947@gmail.com www.ganaraskafreewheelers.com Canoe, Kayak, Dragon Boat Cobourg Dragon Boat and Canoe Club Canoe, Kayak and Stand-Up Paddleboard programs, Dragon Boat programs, Competitive racing and summer camps. Contact Information: E: info@cobourgdbcc.ca www.cobourgdbcc.ca Cobourg Yacht Club The Cobourg Yacht Club clubhouse sports a dining room with a mouthwatering menu and an exquisite view of Lake Ontario. The club provides programs such as summer camp, Learn-to-Sail, sailing instructions and hosts regular racing nights. Contact Information: cobourgyachtclub.ca Survivor Thrivers Dragon Boat The Survivor Thrivers work together to inspire hope, to strengthen those affected by breast cancer and to support breast cancer research. Our members are at various stages of diagnosis, treatment and survivorship and range in age from 40 to 80. In the summer months, we paddle our dragon boat in the scenic Cobourg Harbour. In the off-season, we keep fit with dry-land, weight and aerobic training. In addition to dragon boating, the team facilitates The Northumberland Breast Cancer Support group offering monthly support group meetings which occur the second Wednesday of each month at Port Hope Knights of Columbus Hall. Contact Information E: survivorthrivers@outlook.com www.survivorthrivers.com Golf The Mill Golf Course The Mill Golf Course is a public course offering golfers a picturesque 9 hole experience, located in the heart of Cobourg. The walkable course seamlessly blends into the natural surroundings. Experienced golfers will enjoy the extra challenge of the river bisecting the course. Contact Information T: 905-373-4444 E: golf@themillincobourg.com www.themillincobourg.com Gymnastics Northumberland Gymnastics Centre Gymnastics builds strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination and body awareness. NGC is the largest gymnastics facility in Northumberland County and is fully equipped for both men's and women's gymnastics and offer programs to suit all ages and abilities. The club offers Trampoline programs, Seasonal Camps, Sensory Programs, and more! Contact Information: 8781 Dale Road, Cobourg T: 905-269-7182 www.northumberlandgymnas tics.uplifterinc.com Hiking Pine Ridge Hiking Club The Pine Ridge Hiking Club is one of nine member clubs that make up the Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association who maintain the trail from Port Hope to the Bruce Trail and to Georgian Bay. Members hike in the beautiful rolling hills of Northumberland - a good way to get to know the out of the way villages and hamlets of the County - and also enjoy the challenge of completing the Ganaraska Trail end-toend. Contact Information: www.pineridgehikingclub.ca 40
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