Richmondites are being invited to work off their holiday meals and treats with a free fitness drop in at the new City Centre Community Centre, which will be open on Christmas Day.
It marks the first time a non-essential, community service has been open on Dec. 25.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on that day there will be free parent and tot gym time and refreshments served in the Community Living Room.
“City Centre residents told us they wanted their new community centre to be a place where people could come together and build connections with their neighbours,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie in a city press release. “This is the first time that a community centre has been open on Christmas Day in Richmond and we hope City Centre residents will take advantage of this unique opportunity to enjoy part of Christmas Day with their neighbours.”
Children’s activities are offered from 10 a.m. to noon and include use of the play equipment, circle time, singing songs and listening to stories, all led by a Creative Play Parent and Tot instructor. The Play Area will be open until 3 p.m.
The community centre, located in the heart of the city at Minoru Boulevard and Firbridge Way, features a fully staffed 4,000-square-foot fitness room.
The state-of-the art fitness equipment includes 23 fully interactive cardio machines.
