Eva James Memorial Centre is a bright, modern building offering a variety of recreation programs for all ages. Programs include fitness, sports, dance, preschool play, and arts. This facility is an ideal rental opportunity for your meeting or gathering.
Winter Break hours
- December 20 to 23, 9 am to 4:30 pm
- December 24 to 26, closed
- December 27 to 30, 9 am to 4:30 pm
- December 31 and January 1, closed
- January 2 to 4, 9 am to 4:30 pm
Hours
Notifications
Pickleball and badminton can now be found in the gymnasium sports schedule.
Drop-in schedule - Winter Break December 20 to January 4
December 20 to January 4
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.
Reserve a spot at Eva James Memorial Community Centre
Please note: Family drop-ins - Up to two related adults with their child(ren) all living at the same address. Children must be six to 17 years. Active participation required for all.
| Saturday, December 20 | Sunday, December 21 | Monday, December 22 | Tuesday, December 23 | Wednesday, December 24 | Thursday, December 25 | Friday, December 26 | Saturday, December 27 | Sunday, December 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | n/a | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | n/a |
| Badminton - family (6+ years) | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am | 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am | n/a |
| Pickleball | 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm | 10:45 - 11:45 am, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm | 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm | 10:45 - 11:45 am, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm | 10:45 - 11:45 am, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm |
| Pickleball - family (6+ years) | n/a | 12:45 - 1:45 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 12:45 - 1:45 pm |
| Kinderplay (1 to 5 years old) | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am |
| Open gym - preschool (4 to 6 years old) | n/a | 2 - 3 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 2 - 3 pm |
| Open gym - child (7 to 12 years old) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3:30 - 4:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - youth (13 to 17 years old) | n/a | n/a | 3:15 - 4:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - family (6+ years old) | 3:15 - 4:15 pm | 3:15 - 4:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3:15 - 4:15 pm | 3:15 - 4:15 pm |
| Monday, December 29 | Tuesday, December 30 | Wednesday, December 31 | Thursday, January 1 | Friday, January 2 | Saturday, January 3 | Sunday, January 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | n/a |
| Badminton - family (6+ years) | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am | 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am | n/a |
| Pickleball | 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm | 10:45 - 11:45 am, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm | n/a | n/a | 10:45 - 11:45 am | 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm | 10:45 - 11:45 am, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm |
| Pickleball - family (6+ years) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 11:45 am - 12:45 pm | n/a | 12:45 - 1:45 pm |
| Kinderplay (1 to 5 years old) | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am |
| Open gym - preschool (4 to 6 years old) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | 2 - 3 pm |
| Open gym - child (7 to 12 years old) | n/a | 3:30 - 4:30 pm | n/a | n/a | 2:15 - 3:15 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - youth (13 to 17 years old) | 3:15 - 4:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - family (6+ years) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3:15 - 4:15 pm | 3:15 - 4:15 pm |
| Basketball - youth (13 to 17 years old) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3:15 - 4:15 pm | n/a | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - gymnasium sports
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. Reservations are not required for swim programs at this location.
Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.
Schedule change
- Saturday, December 20 to Sunday, January 4 see Winter Break schedule.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm | n/a | 3 - 4 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Badminton - family | n/a | 6 - 7 pm | n/a | 4 - 5 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Badminton - youth | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:15 - 6:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pickleball | 11:15 am - 12:15 pm | 1:10 -2:10 pm, 2:10 - 3:10 pm | n/a | 10:10 - 11:10 am | 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm | 1 - 2 pm | 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon |
| Pickleball - family | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Noon - 1 pm | n/a |
| Basketball - youth (13 to 17 years old) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:15 - 6:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kinderplay | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - child (7 to 12 years old) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6:20 - 7:20 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - youth (13 to 17 years old) | n/a | 4:45 - 5:45 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - family | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6:20 - 7:20 pm | n/a | 10:35 - 11:35 am | n/a |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm | n/a | 3 - 4 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Badminton - family | n/a | 6 - 7 pm | n/a | 4 - 5 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Badminton - youth | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:15 - 6:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pickleball | 11:15 am - 12:15 pm | 2:10 - 3:10 pm | n/a | 10:10 - 11:10 am | 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm | 1 - 2 pm | 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon |
| Pickleball - family | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Noon - 1 pm | n/a |
| Basketball - youth (13 to 17 years old) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:15 - 6:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kinderplay | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - child (7 to 12 years old) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6:20 - 7:20 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - youth (13 to 17 years old) | n/a | 4:45 - 5:45 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - family | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6:20 - 7:20 pm | n/a | 10:35 - 11:35 am | n/a |
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Amenities and features
- Washrooms – gender-specific
- Water bottle/fountain
- Basketball courts
- Free parking
- On site parking
Accessibility features
- Change rooms
- Entrance/Exit
- Parking
- Passenger loading zone
- Reception desks
- Signage
- Telephone
- Washrooms