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Recreation Clubs
Our variety of Recreation Clubs will provide opportunities for children and adults to take part in leisure time activities of their choice. These Clubs are administered by volunteer Executive Committees who work hard to provide fun and affordable activities for you and your family. Join in a Club and become involved in making the organization viable for time to come.
Amateur Radio - If you have a radio or a scanner, listen in on 147.015 MHz. Operating to promote amateur radio as a hobby and for emergency measures assistance, the club also provides courses to assist new members in obtaining their license. Morse code is no longer a requirement and an Industry Canada examiner is available to provide testing. Our radio repeater features a telephone patch capability to connect mobile or portable radios to the local telephone system free of charge. Contact: Cpl Natalie Murray ext 8808. Website: www.qsl.net/VE3YTR
Auto Hobby Club - The Club is located at 3 & 4 Chimo, which is tucked away on the north side of the Base, in behind the salt dome. If you are looking for a place to repair your personal vehicle, the Auto Hobby Club provides the bay, certain tools, hoists and more. The Club operates year-round and the hours of operation are posted on the door of the building. Contact: MWO Dan Lepage ext 3166.
Outdoor Pursuits/Northern Lodge - The focal point of the Outdoor Pursuits Club is the Northern Lodge located near Bon Echo Provincial Park on beautiful Lake Shabomeka, outside the town of Cloyne.
Flying Frogmen SCUBA - Founded in 1958, the Flying Frogmen Scuba Club is an active Club that promotes a safe and fun learning environment for both the military and civilian community. For more information visit www.flyingfrogmen.ca. Contact: Sgt Kent Clifford ext 3895.
Gourmet - The Gourmet Club is an organization where people with interest in all aspects of gastronomy could meet. The activities at the club vary from cooking classes given by various members, cooking techniques and demonstrations from Guest chefs like Chef Drew Ferguson from Belleville's Windows on the Bay's Executive, Chef Michael Hoy from the Hidden Bistro in Picton, Chef Wayne Jordison from the Waring House in Picton and Chef Irma Cann from Warkworth and the grand-father Chef of our club, Chef Pierre Nolet. We also venture on our Gourmet outings to the Greater Toronto area where we sampled multiethnic delicacies in Chinatown, the St. Lawrence Market and The Kensington Market. Unfortunately, the club has a limited membership of 20. We are presently using the Wing Chapel kitchen, which is well organized but can only accommodate a limited number of people. We meet every month from September to Jun and take the summer off to go out and experience new tastes. Contact: Capt Bernie Leclair ext 7265.
Junior Lifeguard Club This club is for kids ages 8 15 who would like to be involved with learning swimming and leadersip skills, lifesaving skills and teamwork, fitness and competition, community education and would like to participate in special events. Contact: Sheryl Seward ext 3348.
Martial Arts Club (MAC) - The MAC has been on Base for 35 years. It offers complete traditional instruction (up to 6th Degree Black Belt) in several disciplines both for children and for adults. The MAC offers three distinct program to choose from: Martial Arts (Jiu Jitsu/Karate/Tai Chi), Self-Defence and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). New members with either previous or no experience are always welcome. The only pre-requisite is that you bring with you a respect for all styles of martial arts and an open mind ready to learn and to share. Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday evening and noontime at the South Side Gym and in the basement below the Officers' Mess for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Contact: Martial Arts (Jiu Jitsu/Karate/Tai Chi): Mr. Robert Walther 613-473-4366 Self-Defense: Mr. Gary Holman 613-392-2811 x3543 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ): Sgt Jason Chin-Leung 613-392-2811 x3523
Wood Hobby Club - The Wood Hobby Club is located on the north side of the Base in Building No. 172. The new facilities opened up in January 1999 with 5000 square feet of floor space, ample parking and equipped with a dust collecting system. The operating hours are Tuesday - Thursday from 7:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Access to the shop may be obtained at anytime by key rental at a cost of $25 per month or $10 per week. Summer hours are in effect from June 21 to September 15, at which time the shop is open on Wednesday from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm for key rentals. Contact: Cpl Glenn Minckler, local 3133.
Youth Aquatic Club - For young people 8-16 yrs of age. Focusing on FUN & Fitness...but not Competition. This alternative to competitive swimming is designed to attract the youth of our community who love the water. Getting fit by keeping swimming. Stroke correction, goal setting & personal bests. Contact: Sheryl Seward ext 3348.
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Northern Lodge consists of 6 rustic cabins which are each equipped with a fridge, stove and beds for six. The main lodge houses a kitchen area, main meeting room and shower facilities. Try your luck fishing on the lake or take a 1 km hike to McDowell Lake and catch your limit of brookies. Snowmobilers will appreciate the massive annual snowfall in the area and the miles of groomed trails and frozen lakes. Cabins are available for rent to members of the Outdoor Pursuits Club. Contact Lauralee Marsh: 