It’s Time…to help build our community!

Welcome to our online fundraising campaign headquarters for the new Regional Recreation Centre, located at Victoria Park in Owen Sound and serving both Grey and Bruce Counties.   We encourage you to visit our site often to keep up-to-date on this exciting project. 

Click here to receive an automatic email notice whenever something new is posted on the site. Check out the Rec Centre Record for building updates, fundraisers, interesting facts and more!

Thank you to everyone involved with the 2011 Rec Centre Hockey Challenge presented by Bruce Power. The event was a huge success raising over $76,000 for the project. We could not have done it with out the support of our community, sponsors, participants and volunteers.

For all of those who purchased an Air Canada Fly Anywhere raffle ticket - thank you! The winning tickets were drawn at the hockey challenge on September 17th, with the grand prize going to Ellen van der Meer of Owen Sound, and second prize going to Traci Smith of Owen Sound.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported the project to date. Physically the building is over 70% complete, and we have reached 80% of our fundraising goal. Over $4 million has been raised as we continue our drive towards $5 million.

Interested in volunteering? Contact us. 
 

In Recognition of Our Generous Donors

2011 Owen Sound Crescent Club Midget Lacrosse Team
In Memory of Caroline Ackert
David Adair
Lisa Adams
Robert and Patricia Adams
Martin Adamson
V. Joyce Aitken - In Memory of Jerry Reid
Jim and Maggie Algie
Maureen Alguire
Kate Allan
Mary Anne Alton and Andy McKee
Robert and Jennifer Ames
Chase and Amy Amyot
Roger and Cathy Amyot
Roy and Iona Anderson
Paul and Deb Annett and Family
Anonymous (16)
Anonymous (2)
Anonymous (2)
Anonymous (29)
Anonymous (6)
John and Judy Appleton
In Memory of Joan Armstrong
Rob and Andrea Armstrong
Vic Arthur
Ted and Sandra Atkinson
Mark and Barb Avery
John and Christina Bakker
Kelly Bale
Betty Barber
In Honour of Doug & Joanne Barber's 40th Anniversary
Peter and Joy Barber
Doug and Linda Barfoot
Janice, Jeff, Liam and Sam Barrett
Helen and Brian Barrie
Doug and Ruth Barwell
Mitch and Mary Jo Bastien in Memory of Jim Graham
Ronald and Wilhelmina Bayne
Bayshore Broadcasting Corporation
Staff of BDO Canada LLP Owen Sound
Partners of BDO Canada LLP
Barry and Sharon Beatty
Eileen Beirnes
Bellwyck Packaging / Sziklai Family
Doug and Edith Belton
Kim and Brenda Belton
Dr. Riva Berezowski
Sarah Bernath
Shirley Berner
The Better Pool Committee
Alice Biggar
Lisa and Greg Billing
Bob Bingham and Patty Keuken
Al and Janice Bishop
Gail Blackburn
Keith and Lois Blackshaw
BlueWater ProTeam Property Restoration Services - Michael Cochrane
Bill Blundell
BMO Financial Group
Ian C. Boddy and Family
Claudette and Maurice Boire
Alyse Boltman
Richard Bonert and Ella Lund-Thomsen
Brenda N. Bonnett
Robert and Nancy Bork
Peter and Rita Boulter
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bowman
Dorothy and Mervin Boyes
Barry, Nancy and Jay Bradley
Tyler Charles Bradley (1977-2011)
Mary and Mervin Breadner
Bruce Power
Robyn and Bev Bumstead
Georgia L. Bunston
Jenifer and George Burbidge
In Memory of Winnie and Tom Burlington
Joan Burlington in Honour of Mel Proud's 85th Birthday
Rick, Marlene and Kim Burns in Memory of Pat McReavy
In Memory of Gordon Buzza
Sam Buzza
Milt and Jean Bye
The Staff at Caframo Limited
In Memory of Leonard Cahoon
In Memory of Margaret Cameron
Scott and Marg Cameron
Kevin and Ann Camp
Bob and Pat Capel
In Memory of Marg Capel
Lloyd and Ruth Carmichael
Carpenters Local 2222, serving Grey, Bruce, Huron and Perth counties
David and Rosemary Carr
Deb and Dave Carr
Betty and Jack Carrick
The Carriere Family
Martin Casey
Douglas and Orla Cathrae
Drs. Maria Gibbons and Jonathan Caulfeild
In Honour of our sons Jon and Stephen, Patti and Roddy Caulfeild
CFOS-Sun Times Christmas Fund
Jan Chamberlain
Debbie Chappell
Audrey Cheadle
Children's Aid Society
Carol and John Christie
Edith Christmann
CIBC
City of Owen Sound
Clancy Builders Ltd.
A. Leone Clark
Carmen and John Clark
Clark Pools and Spas
Philip and Kay Clarke
In Memory of Mary Clendenning
Cochrane Family in memory of Robert Cochrane
Barry and Marnie Coke
Harry Colderley and Anna Barker
Kerry Connelly and Colin McIver
Lenore Cook
Cook's Plumbing & Heating Inc.
W.G. Corbett
Rob Cordell
Lorraine Costello
In Memory of Jim Couch
The Coulter Family
A. Ruth Coursey
Lynne Cox
Susan and Curtis Coyne
Terry and Frances Craig
Ryan, Jenna, Liz and Jason Cranny
Eldred and Anna Crawford
Judith Crerar
The Crone Cup
Joan and Walter Crowe
CRS - In Memory of Timber and Mabel McArthur
George Cruickshank
Mark Cruikshank and Kris Rosar
Doug and Loreen Cumming
The Cummings Family
Carrie and Rob Currie and Family
Harold and Patricia Currie
D.C. Taylor Jewellers
D.J. Peat Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.
Reba Dalgleish
Peter and Heather Danard
William and Helen Dane
Brian and Susan Davenport
Brian and Susan Davenport and Family
Ron and Debbie Davidson and Family
The Davidson Family's from Allenford and vicinity
Davidson Optometry
Bernice Davies
John, Maryanne and Liam Davies
Glenn and Jean Davis
Gwen Davis
In Memory of Sandra Davis
Jack and Marilyn Davis
John and Shirley Davis
Evelyn Dean
The Dean Family (Georgian Bluffs)
Jaap and Willy DeBoer
In Memory of Margaret deLaplante
Margaret deLaplante, Physiotherapist
The deLaplante Family
Don DesJardine, Martin DesJardine and Jeff DesJardine
Nadine Dickie
John and Shirley Dickson, and Jennifer Dickson-Tooley
Stan and Nan Didzbalis
Deborah Diebel
Paul and Leone Diebel
The Diggins Family
Katherine Dillon
Ross Dobson
Jack Doherty
Randy Doherty
In Memory of Walter Dommer
Deb, Ian, Taylor, Rorey, and Shauna Donaldson
Brent and Sophie Douglas
Douglas A. Grace Professional Corporation
Shari Douglas
Douglas Cleaners
Greg Downs
Dr. Christian Baldauf
Dr. George Saab
Dr. Scott Thomson
Dr. Robert Dors and Dr. Joseph Traynor, Optometrists
In Recognition of Dufferin Elementary teachers
Linda Dunk
Dynamic Funds
Order of Eastern Star Chapter 94
Don and Mary Edgar
Dave and Pat Edwards
Gord and Linda Edwards
Sharon Edwards
Doug Elder
Burt and Jean Elliot
Mac and Edith Elliot
Dave and Donna Elliott
K. Peter and Margot Elste
E! Embroidery (Terry and Sue Carleton)
Thomas England
Richard and Mary Anne Eppel and Family
Alison Farrar
The Farwell Family
Arlene Fearnall
Jack and JoAnne Fearnall
Jo Fearnall
Dr. Rynaldo and Mrs. Marilyn Fedorenko
Drew and Jeanette Ferguson
June Ferris
Fidelity Investments Canada ULC
Dr. Ann Fleming
Ken and Olive Flood
Frank and Marianne Ford
Mike and Debbie Fortney
The Fowler Campbell Family
Jeff Franks
Barbara C. Fraser
Carol Fraser
Freedom 55 Financial, a division of London Life Insurance Company
Jim Fregeau
Joan and Mack Frizzell
Les Fry
Joan Fulton
Fred and Styn Furness
Steve and Petal Furness and Family
Mike and Janet Furniss
Gordon and Elizabeth Gallagher
Jenny Gamble
Gamsby and Mannerow Limited
Sterling Gard
Leslie and Robert Garnett
Gaviller and Company LLP, Chartered Accountants
General and Marine Hospital Nursing Reunion
Georgian Bay Fire and Safety Ltd.
Merry Christmas from the staff at Georgian Bay Dentistry
Giant Tiger - Owen Sound
Bryan and Betty Lou Gibbons
Nadine Gibbons
Marion and Robert Gibson
Ravinder Gill
Joyce Gillespie
Gayle Gilmore
Bob and Betty Giuliano
In Memory of Rev. Dr. Bob Giuliano
Adam Glass
Good Health Mart
Fran Gordon
Gore Mutual Insurance Company Foundation
Government of Canada
Government of Ontario
Rob and Marie Govier
David Grady and Tara Palaszewski
In Memory of William (Bill) Grady
Robert Grady and Teresa Cece
Gayle and John Graham
In Memory of Clarence Graham
Jeff and Kelly Graham
Billie Grainger
Bob and Mary Beth Gray
Frank and Leigh Greaves
Heather Greenaway RMT
The Grenon Family
Helene, Freyja and Kai Grewal
Grey Bruce Health Services Credit Union Limited
Grey Bruce Health Services Critical Care Social Committee
Grey Bruce Pet Hospital
Grey-Bruce Home Builders' and Trades Association
Sheila and Merle Gunby
Marjorie and John Gurnham
Bob, Beth and Kent Hall
Rose and Elwin Hall
Hanbidge and Bowman Insurance
Mary Joe Harding
Ralph Harding
Audrey and Harold Harris
Gord Harris
Budd and Marge Harron
Ken Harwood
Jim Hastie
Deb Haswell
Dave and Sheri Hatcher and Family
Barbara and Henry Havekes
Marisa Havens
Jeff Hawke
Robert and Margaret Hawke
Scott Hawlik
June Hayden
Liz Head
Ralph and Christy Hempel
Jim and Marlaine Henderson
Robert Henderson
Ian and Jane Hendrie
Glen and Kathy Henry
Patricia and Wayne Hepburn
Herbert E. Boyce, LL.B.
Heritage Place Shopping Centre
Fay and Lloyd Herman Family
Ruth and Steve Herr
Elaine and Stephen Hershoran
Mary H. Hewitt
Les and Gillian Highfield
In Celebration of Laurie Hill's Birthday
Melissa Hill
Susan Hilts
In Memory of Howard and Ruth Hindman
Cathy Hird and Paul Younger
Hobart Food Equipment Group
Fred Hoekstra
Lynda Hoffmeyer and Harold Kloeze
Shirley Holmes and Pete Rissi
Homelife Bayside Realty Ltd.
Anne Hopkins
Ted and Carol Hopper
Russel Horning
In loving memory of my husband, David E. Howell
In memory of our son, David E. Howell (1965-2009) for his years in minor rep. hockey in Owen Sound
Anne Howlett's Birthday Party!
Dr. Laura Howlett
The Howlett Family
John and Janet Hoyt
Chris and Cathy Hughes
Chris, Bev, C.J. and Cate Hughes
Patricia and Wilson Hughes
Peter and Susan Hughes
Joseph and Gerda Hulshof
Dr. and Mrs. Donald Hunsberger
Jennifer and Russell Hunter
Hydro One Inc.
Blanche Indoe
Investors Group Financial Services Inc.
Diane Irwin and Kim Fleming
Verona and Ovid Jackson
Dorothy and Brian Jaffray
William and Mavis James
Ellie and Tom Jenks
Kathy Johnson
Sharron L. Johnston
Marilyne Jones
Greg Juszczyu
"In Memory of Harry Kazarian Sr." Doris Kazarian and Family
Clifford Keeling
Judith and Terry Keeling
Rosemary and Terry Keeling
Terry H. Keeling
King & Associates LLP
King Family
Terry and Sue King
Kirby, Robinson, Treslan, Conlan Professional Corporation
Susan and Paul Kirk
The Kirkland Family
Dr. Sharlene Kopec and Dr. Sean Stewart
Bill and Yvonne Korince
Mike and Susan Kuznicki
Raymond Lacasse
Lady May Rebekah Lodge
Mike and Robyn Laliberte
Dale Lamb
Wayne and Lois Lambkin
Doris Lang
Geraldine Langlois
Helen Laughlen
Ola and Hector Lazzarotto
Kerry Lee
Bert and Susan Leeder and Family
Keith Lefebvre and Stephanie Barker
The Leflar Foundation
Ross and Pat Leigh
Cheryl Leis
Sandy Lemaitre
Peter Lemon
Vivian and Henry Lengyell
Joe and Elke Lesich
Lincoln-Parry Associates Inc.
Brad, Cindy, Reid, Saige and Brock Locking
James Lorentz
Betty Lou and David Toms
Bevan and Lois Lougheed
Phyllis and Dave Lovell
Dianne Lowes
Dr. Alvin and Eleanor Lozon
Ella Lund-Thomsen
Elizabeth Lundy
Connie Lustig
Jack Lyall
James and Jean MaCarthur
In Memory of Gladys MacConnell
Archie and Rose MacDonald
Bill MacDonald
Bruce MacDonald
Elke MacDonald
William and Audrey MacDonald
MacDonnell Fuels
Colin MacNeil and Diana Ryman, Alex and Mae
Jean I. Maher
In Memory of Margaret Mahoney
Kathy Mahoney
Norm and Mary Mainland
Mike Majury
Barry Mannell and Susan Timpson-Mannell
Dave and Marg Manners
In Memory of David Manners
The Manwell Family
Dora and Eduardo Marlia
A. Martin
Marie Martin and Bob Chandler
Mary L. Martin
In Memory of Sam Maruoka
Drew and Nancy Mathies
Anne-Louise McArthur and Brian O'Doherty
In Celebration of Mary Catherine McArthur & Jeff Armstrong
James and Frances McArthur
The Staff of McArthur Tire in Memory of J.D. and Ruth McArthur
Scott McAteer
Ina McClelland
Lance and Lorna McCluskie
Laurie and Norma McConnell
Deborah Kennish-McCoubrey
Pat and Ron McCoy
Steve and Val McCrae
Glenn and Maybelle McCulloch
Mary and Bill McDougall
Bruce and Marcy McGill
Norm and Pat McKeen
Georgina and Ray McKelvie and Family
Dr. J. McKenna and Family
Roy and Gwen McKenzie
Jeff Combee and Kathleen McKerihen
Grant and Sheila McLaughlin
Albert and Diane McLean
Stanley and Hazel McLean
Jim, Kelly, Connor, Lucas and Kate McManaman
Donna McMillan and Family
In Memory of Dorothy McMillan
Mary McNeice
David, Michelle, Carling and Ryan McNeill
Madeline and Alex McNeill
Conrad and Marlene McRoberts
The McRoberts Family
Alice McTighe
Merry Christmas Bill and Debbie
Merry Christmas Don and Marion
Dan and Jackie Mersich
Carol Merton
Luise Metcalfe
Middlebro' and Stevens LLP
Paul and Becky Middlebrook
Scott and Ann Milencoff
Dave and Margaret Miller
Larry and Darlene Miller
Miller Insurance Brokers
Steve and Heather Miller
The Mitchell Family
Monday Night Summer Kids Hockey
Abby and Kieran Moore
David and Suzi Moore
In Memory of David Moore Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. P J Moore
Frank Morris
Brian and Heather Morrison
Dennis and Heather Morrison
Glenn and Helen Morrison
Ken and Cheryl Morrison
Taylor Morrison
John and Sharon Morrissey
In Memory of Olive Morrow
Dale and Chris Mortimer
Cecilie and Bill Moses
Sonya Mount and Bill Courage
Ed Muir
J. Edward and Elizabeth Mullens
John and Cathy Murdoch
Idy and Monroe Murphey
Mike and Mary Ann Murray
Carl and Ruth Myatt
Darlene and Murvin Myles
Maria Nahm
Vinod and Susan Nair and Family
Anne Nash
Michael Nash
Helen Neilson
The Nelson Family
New Car Dealers of Owen Sound: Baywest Nissan; Baywest Toyota; Fox Chrysler Dodge Jeep; Grey Motors Mazda; Hal Wright Chevrolet Cadillac GMC Buick; Jim Gardhouse Chrysler
New Car Dealers of Owen Sound: Kia of Owen Sound; Owen Sound Honda; Owen Sound Hyundai; Owen Sound Subaru; Owen Sound Volkswagen; Peninsula Ford Lincoln
Harry Newburn
Dr. Ken Newell and Family
John G. Newton
Martha and Jamie Nicol
Pat Nicol
The Nicol Family
In Memory of Murray Gibbons
The Nicoll Family
Alan and Debbie Nightingale
In Memory of Butch Nightingale
North Grey Women's Institute
Donna and Ron O 'Donoughue
In Memory of Maureen O'Rourke
Ron and Marj Oatt
Sharon O'Beirn
Ron and Barb Olmsted
Sebastian Ostertag
Jack and Pam Ostrander
Philip O'Sullivan
2010 Owen Sound Fall Classic Slo-Pitch Tournament
Owen Sound Attack Hockey Club
Owen Sound Chamber of Commerce
Owen Sound Family YMCA
Owen Sound Lions Club
Owen Sound Little Theatre
Owen Sound Minor Hockey Group
Owen Sound Minor Lacrosse
Owen Sound Ringette Association
Owen Sound Skating Club
Owen Sound Y Childcare Staff
Owen Sound Y Service Club
Owen Sound BlueWater ProTeam NorthStars Jr. B Lacrosse Team
Owen Sound City Staff Chili Luncheon
2011 Owen Sound Fall Classic Slo-Pitch Tournament
Owen Sound Ledgerock
Owen Sound Meridian Employee Fund
Owen Sound Y's Menettes
Brien and Tracy Parkin
Bob and Donna Patrick and Family
Steve and Patricia Peck
Murray and Irene Peer
Vern Peterson
Elaine and Murray Philp
Henry and Anja Pink
Bill Playford
Doug Pollock
Port Elgin Y Child Care Staff
Matthew Poste
John Prettie
Bob and Judy Pringle
Melville and Muriel Proud
Colleen Purdon and Joachim Ostertag
Brent Radbourne and Suzanne Ste. Croix
Helen K. Ralphs
Shirley and John Reaburn
Rosalie and Ralph Reese
David and Lois Reid
Denise and Brian Reid - In Memory of Jerry Reid
Mike Reilly
Brian and Barbara Renken
Rentcottage.com Michael and Jean Campbell
Emily Rice and Joff Chesser
Gilbert and Evelyn Rice
Martha Rice
Tamara Rice and Chad Duff
Tom and Julie Rice
Sandra and Wayne Richardson
Lillian Riley
Bill Ringel
Phil Rintoul
RIS Business Systems
Connor Roberts
Jeff Robins
In Celebration of Judy Robinson's Birthday
In Memory of William Edward Robinson
Tim Robinson and Elizabeth Plowright
Jill and Rodney Rodger
Anne and Edward Rogers
John G. Rossitter
Neil and Deborah Rosta
Rotary Club of Owen Sound
Bud and Liz Rourke
The Rowcliffe Family
Royal Canadian Legion Br 6 - Owen Sound
Elaine Ruhl
Bill Rusk
Dr. George and Tara Saab
Don and Phoebe Sanderson
Sauble Beach Community Support Committee
Scenic City Lions
Scenic City Order of Good Cheer
Fred and Ruth Scheel
Pauline Schell
Brian Scherby
Murray and Beverley Schneider
Robert and Marlene Schnurr
Herb and Barbara Schwartz
Kathy and Doug Seaman
Darlene Sebesta, Silpada Designs Independent Rep.
The Sebesta Family
Tom Senese and Donna Beatty
Sentry Select Capital c/o David Lawson
Bob, Barb, Meaghan and Andrew Severs
Roger Shantz
Les and Lynda Shapansky
Cheryl Sheppard
Shorty's Grill
SIS Insurance Group Ltd.
Dave and Joan Skelton
Faye Slaughter
Ross Slaughter
The Slocombe Family
Lynda and Jim Slumskie
Fran Smart
Carol and Paul Smith
James Smith
Marcia Smith and Allan Nash
Rose and Michael Smith
Traci Smith
Vi and Ted Sneath In Memory of Paul Sneath
Tony and Maureen Solecki
The Solomon Family
John and Jean Sorensen
Susan Sparks
Dianne Speed
In Memory of John "Spinner" Spence
Joan Spence
St. Mary's Student Advisory Council
Jeff and Ann Stanley
Bruce and Ruth Stanners
Garnet and Joyce Starr
Mary Stedman
Donna Steinacher
Adolf and Marianne Stengel
Dennis and Anny Stevens
Ted and Anne Stewart
Bill Stobbe
Marcus Stone
Stone Tree Golf and Fitness Club
Anne Strain
Mr. and Mrs. John Stuart-Vanderburg
Ralph Suke
Sun Life Financial
In recognition of David Huntley, Sun Life Financial
Shallow Lake Sunday Evening Hockey
Lynn Sunstrum
E.E. Sutherland
Robert and Amy Sutherland
Swing Your Sticks for Charity Golf Tournament (Ken and Cheryl Morrison, Bob Morrison, Brian Johnson, Bill McArthur, Joy Cooke, Rob Dutton and Tom Ramage)
Sydenham and District Optimist Club
Dave and Cathy Sykes
Jeff and Michelle Sziklai
John A. Tamming Professional Corporation
The Tannahill Family
Albert Taylor and Patricia Reid-Taylor
Ted and Gail Taylor
Wayne and Kathleen Taylor
TD Bank
TD Mutual Funds, Western Ontario
The Dominion
The Ginger Press
Ian and Victoria Thompson
Rosemary Thomson
Chris and Jewel Tillcock
Anne and Paul Tindall
David and Joanne Todd
Michael and Allison Todd and Family
Rose Tofano and Peter Hodgson
Violet S. Toms
Transcontinental-RBW Graphics
Cliff Tremills
Gae Trinkwon
Robert Tucker
Jeff Tuohy
Elsie Turner
Alex and Eileen Twaddle
Bill Twaddle
Pat and Jack Tweddle
Hank and Cathy Twigger
Cheryl and Tom Twose
Audrey Unger
Unica Insurance
Jack and Margaret Urbshott
Leanne and Mark Valletta
Mary Beth and Frank van Trigt
Bill Van Wyck and Debbie Boyd
In Memory of Jim Van Wyck
Hank and Joan Vanderschans
ANDPET Realty - Peter and Debbie VanDolder and Family
VanDolder's Home Team Custom Exteriors
VanDolder's Home Team Kitchen and Bath
Antonia Vanzetten
Dr. Veenstra and Dr. Lynn
Paulien and Otto Visser
Don and Carol Wachnuik
Pierre and Vivian Wade
Bert and Cathy Wakeford
Allan and Michele Walker
Walker Bumstead Financial Inc.
Frederick William Wallace
Greg Waller
Dave Ward
David and Irene Ward
In Memory of Frank Wardell
Elizabeth and Michael Warren
Elgin and Brian Warrilow and Families
Elgin and Shirley Warrilow
Alan Waters
Joe Watson and Yvonne McTeer
Pat Watts
In Memory of L "Joy" Waugh
Joy Waugh and Gary Jenks
Robert Webb
Todd and Christie Webster and Family
Art and Joyce Weitendorf
Jeremy W. Wentworth-Stanley
Steve and Kim Weppler
Pat and Paul Westcott
Dr. Geoff Wignall - Charity Casino Winner
Dr. Geoff Wignall, Dr. Kelly Powell and Family
Don Wilkinson, Registered Massage Therapist
Ted and Kim Williams
James and Loriann Wilson
Marsha and Fred Wipp
John Witkowski
Audrey Woods
Arlene Wright
In Memory of Hal Wright
In Memory of Norma Yates (1928-2010)
Ken Yates
Ken Yates - In Loving Memory of Norma Yates

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