Monday, June 30, 2014

Tim Hortons Free Swim Times Near Kitchener Waterloo Summer 2014



Tim Hortons Free Swim Times Near Kitchener Waterloo Summer 2014

Below are the Tim Hortons Free Swim Times for KITCHENER, WATERLOO, CAMBRIDGE, NEW HAMBURG, ELMIRA AND ST. JACOBS, GUELPH, PARIS, STRATFORD AND BRANTFORD. You can find additional areas in Ontario and Alberta on the Tim Hortons Free Swim Website

Kitchener / Waterloo
KITCHENER - Breithaupt Centre
July 13 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
July 27 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
August 17 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
KITCHENER - Breithaupt Centre- Aquafit
July 08 8:30 pm - 9:15 pm
July 15 8:30 pm - 9:15 pm
July 22 8:30 pm - 9:15 pm
July 29 8:30 pm - 9:15 pm
August 05 8:30 pm - 9:15 pm
August 12 8:30 pm - 9:15 pm
August 19 8:30 pm - 9:15 pm
August 26 8:30 pm - 9:15 pm

KITCHENER - Cameron Heights Pool
July 18 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
August 11 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
August 24 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
KITCHENER - Cameron Heights Pool- Aquafit
July 09 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm
July 16 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm
July 23 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm
July 30 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm
August 06 8:50 pm - 9:00 pm
August 13 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm
August 20 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm
August 27 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm

KITCHENER - Forest Heights Pool
July 05 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
August 09 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
KITCHENER - Forest Heights Pool - Aquafit
July 10 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
July 17 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
July 24 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
July 31 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
August 07 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
August 14 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
August 21 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
August 28 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

KITCHENER - Harry Class Pool
June 30 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
July 30 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
August 29 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

KITCHENER - Idlewood Pool
July 01 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
July 08 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
August 14 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

KITCHENER - Kiwanis Park
August 01 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

KITCHENER - Lyle Hallman Pool
July 11 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
August 26 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

KITCHENER - Wilson Pool
July 01 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
July 16 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
August 23 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

KITCHENER - Lyle Hallman Pool - Aquafit
July 05 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
July 12 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
July 19 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
July 26 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
August 02 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
August 09 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
August 16 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
August 23 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

WATERLOO - Moses Springer- Adult Lane & Waterfit Class
July 08 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
July 25 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
August 24 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

WATERLOO - Moses Springer - Public Swim
July 11 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
July 24 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
August 13 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
August 25 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

WATERLOO - Waterloo Swimplex- Adult Lane & Waterfit Class
July 03 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
July 27 8:10 pm - 9:00 pm
August 30 7:30 am - 9:00 am

WATERLOO - Waterloo Swimplex- Public Swim
July 09 7:05 pm - 8:30 pm
August 01 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
August 18 7:05 pm - 8:30 pm

Cambridge
Ed Newland Pool
July 04 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
July 11 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
July 18 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
July 25 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
August 01 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
August 08 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
August 15 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

George Hancock Pool
July 04 2:15 pm - 5:00 pm
July 11 2:15 pm - 5:00 pm
July 18 2:15 pm - 5:00 pm
July 25 2:15 pm - 5:00 pm
August 01 2:15 pm - 5:00 pm
August 08 2:15 pm - 5:00 pm
August 15 2:15 pm - 5:00 pm

John Dolson Pool
July 04 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
July 11 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
July 18 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
July 25 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
August 01 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
August 08 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
August 15 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
August 22 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Kinsmen Soper Park Pool
July 04 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm
July 11 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm
July 18 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm
July 25 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm
August 01 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm
August 08 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm
August 15 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm

W.G. Johnson Pool
July 04 6:05 pm - 8:00 pm
July 11 6:05 pm - 8:00 pm
July 18 6:05 pm - 8:00 pm
July 25 6:05 pm - 8:00 pm
August 01 6:05 pm - 8:00 pm
August 08 6:05 pm - 8:00 pm
August 15 6:05 pm - 8:00 pm
August 22 6:05 pm - 8:00 pm

New Hamburg
Wilmot Aquatic Centre
July 15 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
August 08 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
August 27 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Elmira & St. Jacobs
Woolwich Memorial Centre
July 01 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
July 18 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
August 15 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Guelph
Lyon Leisure Pool - Public Swim
July 02 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
July 06 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
July 09 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
July 13 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
July 16 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
July 20 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
July 23 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
July 27 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
July 30 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
August 03 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
August 06 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
August 10 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
August 13 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
August 17 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Victor Davis Pool - Public Swim
July 03 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
July 10 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
July 17 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
July 24 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
July 31 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 07 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 14 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 21 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 28 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

West End Community Centre - Public Swim
July 04 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
July 11 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
July 18 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
July 25 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 01 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 08 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 15 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 22 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 29 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm


Paris
Paris Community Pool and Splashpad
July 01 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
July 09 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
July 15 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
July 23 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
July 29 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 06 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
August 12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 20 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Stratford
Stratford Lions Pool
June 27 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
July 11 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
July 25 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
August 08 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
August 22 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Brantford
Earl Haig Family Fun Park - Splash Admission
July 08 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
August 12 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
August 26 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre - Adult & Family Swim
June 29 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
July 13 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
August 10 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre - Aquafit
July 10 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
July 16 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
August 07 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
August 13 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre - Public Swim
July 21 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
August 02 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 18 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Woodman Park Pool - Public Swim
July 10 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
July 18 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
July 24 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
August 01 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
August 12 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
August 26 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Mothers Pizza Gift Card Giveaway

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes we did receive a complimentary meal, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance at a FREE MEAL TOO! Enter the contest at the end of this post!


Mothers Is Back

We were very excited to hear that Mothers Pizza had returned to Kitchener Ontario! I remember many a birthday celebration there. It's the restaurant I remember most from my childhood. Stepping into the new location in Kitchener was close to going back in time.

On The Menu


Of course we started with Pop Shoppe Floats!



We ordered 3 different entres so that we could try each others meal choices (including a KW themed pizza)

2 of them came with delcious caesar salads!

The main dishes were so fantastic!
  • Chicken Parm!
  • Spaghetti and Meatballs!
  • Build Your Own Panzerotti!


Then we finished our meals with ice cream in those little metal bowls.  Just like I remember.

The staff was friendly, attentive and genuine! They know that we'll be back soon!

Do you have a kiddo with a birthday coming up? We suggest that you register for the Mothers Pizza Birthday Club.  Imagine if your kids grow up to have memories of Mothers Pizza birthday parties too?

Enter To Win

To help you create your own Mothers Pizza memories be sure to enter to win the rafflecopter contest below for a chance to win a $25 Mothers Pizza Kitchener Gift Card! (it may take a minute for the contest form to load). One of the bonus entries is about Mothers Pizza birthday memories and another is about your choice of pizza toppings!



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Saturday, June 21, 2014

Canada Day Fireworks, Events And Celebrations Near Kitchener Waterloo July 1 2014

Canada Day Events Near Kitchener Waterloo July 1 2014

July 1st Canada Day Celebrations

Fireworks and other Canada Day Celebrations

 
Canada Day Brunch
New Hamburg Community Centre Brunch 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 1 and features a buffet breakfast.
 
New Hamburg Canada Day Celebration
The  Riverfront festivities run all day and into the evening, including games, sports, entertainment, concerts, demonstrations, our popular Rubber Duck Race, a Cruise Night featuring classic cars, a beer tent, lots of food and, finally, a giant fireworks display. Admission to the afternoon activities is free.

Canada Day Celebrations at University Of Waterloo
All day events and fireworks
http://uwaterloo.ca/canada-day/about-canada-day-celebrations
 
Canada Day Celebrations at Kitchener City Hall
Dave FM and 91.5 the Beat present
The Downtown Kitchener Canada Day Celebrations
headlined by Dave FM Canadian favorites and past Beat Rocks the Block headliners - Sloan
FREE Event with Fireworks and more!
Tuesday July 1st - 6pm-11pm - Kitchener City Hall
Canada Day Celebrations in Cambridge
All day events and fireworks
http://www.cambridgecanadaday.ca/home.html
Canada Day Celebrations in Guelph
All day events and fireworks
http://www.canadadayinthepark.ca/
Canada Day @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE Admission!
Waterloo Region Museum is throwing a party to celebrate Canada Day and everyone is invited! Admission is FREE to the museum and Doon Heritage Village for this fun family event including musical entertainment, fun games like croquet and horseshoes. Guests bring your own picnic lunch or purchase a tasty BBQ lunch.
 
Canada Day @ Woodside
The historic house will be open 10 to 5pm. The Citizenship ceremony will begin at 2 pm. Lemonade and cake will be available after
 

BUT what about sometimes you need to get some last minute things! Here's a list of places open on Canada Day July 1 2014
  • Herrles Market There you will find a great marketplace with a local food flare. Their Pick Your Own Strawberry patch will also be open July 1st and there is an outdoor play area for the kids! For more info visit the Herrles Market website
  • St. Jacobs The Village of St. Jacobs shops will be open. Take a look at the St Jacobs website for more info
  • St Jacobs Outlet Mall The St Jacobs Outlet mall is open from 10am-5pm. You can see all their Holiday Hours listed on their information page
  • Shoppers Drug Mart Most Shoppers Drug Mart locations are open on Canada Day. The ones that offer grocery items can be very helpful in a pinch
  • M&M Meats Many locations of M&M Meats will be open July 1st. Check out their listings to find out if there's one near you open on Canada Day.
  • Mandarin Buffet is offering free food! Proof of Canadian citizenship is required.
Also most Movie Theatres, variety stores, coffee shops, restaurants, GRCA parks, public splash pads  and public OUTDOOR pools are open Canada Day. Same with most amusement centres like Bingemans, Bowling Alleys, Chuck E Cheese and LaserQuest. Check their websites for hours and pricing.

Get Ready For Canada Day

Check out 5 Tech Inventions Created In Canada and pick up a copy of CANADA DOODLES




If we have missed anything be sure to post it in the comments below!

Happy Canada Day

 

Canada Doodles Review and Canada Day Link Up




We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes I did receive a complimentary signed book, but this just means I'm able to offer you some FREE activity pages from the Canada Doodles Book. See the images at the bottom of this post!

Get Set For Canada Day


July 1st will be here before you know it! Here is Kitchener Waterloo there are lots of Canada Day Celebrations but here's another great way to get set for Canada Day!

Grab a copy of CANADA DOODLES by Megan Radford


Canada Doodles is fun activity book for all ages.  The activities include things like drawing sprinkles on Tim Hortons doughnuts to colouring CFL fans painted chests. There is even some "local-love" by designing the costumes the Stratford Shakespear Festival performers are wearing.  It also includes a lot of little known Canadian Heritage facts along with some of our favorite "Canadian-isms" This doodle book would be great to give as a gift for someone, and is a great size for shipping! Do you know a Canadian who is living outside of Canada? This book would certainly bring them great memories of home.

 

Show Us Your Doodles

We want to see your doodles! Print out the images below (click on the image to enlarge) and tweet us pics of your finished doodle sheets! Tweet them to @Those2Girls and the books author @MeganRadford and I'm sure the Canada Doodles publisher @RaincoastBooks would love to see them too!




 

 

More Ways To Celebrate Canada Day

Looking for more ways to get ready for Canada Day? Check out these links and be sure to add your own Canada Day themed post to the link up!




Monday, June 9, 2014

Local Food Week In Kitchener Waterloo

Food At It's Freshest

This year marks the first Local Food Week in Ontario.  Being in Kitchener-Waterloo, the home of the BUY LOCAL BUY FRESH movement, buying local food is almost second nature here.  We are very fortunate to be in a part of Ontario where we can enjoy the luxuries of city life with the a multitude of local food choices.

 

Kicking Off Local Food Week

We began the week by launching our Food Revolution KW facebook page as a continuation of our Food Revolution event.

From Farm To Market To Table 

It was great to be at the Kitchener Market for a cooking class with Chef Terry. Remember the 1st episode of this season's Top Chef Canada where one chef prepped while the other chef had to finish the meal?  Terry brought that experience to this special Kitchener Market cooking class, and it was pretty cool to see that we could step up to the plate with the skills we have learned.

Next we  celebrated Local Food Week with the inaugural Farmers Dinner.  It was a fantastic evening with a 4 course dinner with local food offerings from the Saturday Market Vendors, cooked to perfection!

Topping the week off was the Local Food celebration with a Market Tour and Cooking Demo with Chef D and bonus cooking lesson from Chef Steven.

 

Ask The Experts

After the celebration I did my own shopping at Kitchener Market with lots of ingredients I had not bought before and was able to prepare them with extra insight given to me by both the chefs and the farm vendors I at the Kitchener Market this past week.  Lets just say I've never prepared a Celery Root aka Celeriac before, but before a washed and cleaned it I had a little fun by asking my facebook friends what this is




The answers ranged from aliens to owl pellets (with lots of correct answers in the mix too). 

How Do You Celebrate Local Food?

How often do you frequent local growers and farm markets? Did you do something special for Local Food Week in Ontario? Leave a comment below and let us know about it!






Sunday, June 1, 2014

Simon Whitfield And Target Want Kids To Try Triathalon

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes we were compensated for this post, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance at some great prizes! Enter the contests at the end of this post!

Tri-Fun Kids Giveaway And Twitter Party


As stated on his website Simon Whitfield is.....

Father of two.
Four-time Olympian.
Gold Sydney Olympics.
Silver Beijing Olympics.
Flag Bearer London Olympics

He attributes this to racing Triathalon



Being Food Revolution Ambassadors for Kitchener Waterloo we are always suggesting ways to keep kids healthy.

Did You Know?

Participation in sports also provides physical, mental and emotional benefits that can support children through improved cognitive function for better learning, improved physical literacy, and the ability to lead healthy lives with a sense of social well-being.

With the suppport of Target, Tri-Fun Kids is bringing triathalon competitions to kids in Southern Ontario.



Locally there will be a Tri-Fun Kids triathalon for ages 3-13 in Guelph on July 6th but there are several others close by in Vaughn, Mississauga and Milton.  In Oakville the will be holding a special triathalon just for ages 3-9

UPATE!!! I have been informed that the Guelph event will no longer be taking place.

Not only will the kiddos have a blast trying triathalon, they can also look forward to    
  • Official Tri-FUN Kids’ Triathlons T-Shirt 
  • Personalized bib*
  • Medal at the finish line
  • Post-race activities in the Fun Zone

  • We encourage you to visit the Tri-Fun Kids website to learn more and be sure to register for a local kids triathalon.

    Even More Fun

    To ramp up the fun even more, join @SimonWhitfield @TriFunKids and @TargetCanada for the #TargetTriFun Twitter Party on June 4th from 8:30pm-9pm
    RSVP below for a chance at these prizes
    Three (3) CAD$50 Target Canada Gift Cards Three (3) C9 Prizes (Value $35 each) Two (2) Lego Prizes CAD (Value $50 each) Two (2) Tri Fun Entries (Value $100 each)

    Plus enter to win the #TargetTriFun Kids Giveaway
    There will be two prize winners of a #TargetTriFUN kids prize pack. It is valued at $250 each. Each prize pack will included items from Target, Lego, C9, and two Tri-FUN registration passes.
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