Things to do in Arnprior and the Valley: Plan your future, hit the ice for shinny, and crack open a good book

Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours.

TODAY: Get active with one of the world’s fastest growing sports! Indoor pickleball is on every Monday at the myFM Centre in Renfrew. The mixed sessions run from 9:30 to 11:30 am and are open to players aged 16+. Register online to save your spot.

TODAY: The Greater Madawaska 55+ Senior Active Living Centre invites you to get the facts on Powers of Attorney. Join RVH Community Geriatric Coordinator Angie Lepine for an informative seminar a the DACA Centre in Dacre this Monday at 12:30 pm. Lunch will be available for $10 per person and includes sandwiches, fruit and vegetables, squares, tea and coffee.  Registration using their online registration form.

TODAY: The Walking Club at Opeongo High School is back for the 2026 -2027 season.  Walk the halls of Opeongo High School Mondays & Wednesdays from 6-8pm starting this Monday, November 2.  Improve your overall fitness with friends and neighbours in a safe environment. This program runs until April 28/27.  No registration required and FREE!  Please note there will not be the Walking Club on Holidays and School Closures.

TOMORROW: Looking for a fun way to get moving over your lunch hour? Grab your skates and head to Renfrew’s myFM Centre for FREE Adult Shinny this fall on the BEI Ice Pad! No teams, no pressure, and no scorekeeping, just a casual game of shinny and a chance to get out on the ice! Tuesdays from 12:00 to 12:50 pm. Skates, gloves, and helmets mandatory. Full equipment recommended. Register online.

TOMORROW: The Arnprior Public Library opens registration for their upcoming book club, “All Booked Up for December,” this Tuesday! Adult and teen patrons can sign up to receive a staff-curated selection of four books, wrapped up and ready for you to pick up on November 23. That’s one book for each week in December!

TOMORROW: Get your dancing shoes ready for this Tuesday! Horton Township welcomes you to weekly Line Dancing at the Community Centre with instructor Val Penno. Drop in at 10:00 am for a fun morning with friends and neighbours. $15 cash per class. Register and pay online at www.hortontownship.ca/payments

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