Recreation Programs

Arran Elderslie is home to a variety of sports and recreation groups as well as many community service clubs. Whether you're interested in sports, arts and crafts, community improvement or the great outdoors, there is a group for you!

If we've missed including your group in this list, please contact our Program Coordinator with your information.

Programs

Ontario Senior Games Association 55+

Arran-Elderslie is a proud member of District 27 of the Ontario Senior Games Association. OSGA provides active living opportunities through physical and mental activities for adults 55+ years.

Arran-Elderslie participates in district, regional and provincial level events in a variety of activities including cards, golf, pickle ball, lawn bowling, darts, billiards and more.

2026 Senior Games Registration

2026 Senior Games Event Schedule

Other resources for OSGA and District 27 include the OSGA website and OSGA District 27 website.

Public Skating

Begins after Thanksgiving in Chesley and Paisley, and in Tara on November 1st. See free skates happening in Arran-Elderslie.

Chesley:

• Monday and Friday: 12–1 pm

• Friday: 5–6 pm

• Sunday: 12-1 pm

Paisley:

• Tuesday and Thursday: 12–1 pm

• Sunday: 6:30–7:30 pm

Tara:

• Monday and Friday: 10–11 am

• Friday: 4–5 pm

• Saturday: 7–8 pm

Adult and Tot Skate

Chesley:

• Monday and Friday: 10–11 am

Paisley:

• Tuesday and Thursday: 9:30–10:30 am

Tara:

• Monday and Friday: 11 am–12 pm

Admission 2025:

$4 per person or $9 per immediate family

Morning Fitness

The Chesley Morning Fitness Program is back.

It will once again be a drop-in program at $3 per visit.

There is no need to register. Just show up when you can.

Please remember: comfy shoes, comfy clothes, and an exercise mat if you have one (some mats are available if you need one).

Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10–11 a.m.

At the Chesley Community Centre.

Rock and Rollerskate

Offered in the spring and summer seasons only.

Get your skates ready! Helmets are recommended for all participants.

Join us weekly at the arena for a fun and energetic roller skating experience!

Paisley Arena
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Starting June 10 2026
Chesley Arena
Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Starting June 9 2026
Tara Arena
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Starting June 10 2026

Only the programs with enough participation will continue.

What to Bring

Bring your own skates — skate rentals are not available
Helmets are recommended for safety

Drop-in fee: $4 per person

Tai Chi in the Park

Offered in the spring and summer seasons only.

Takes place at the Rotary Pavilion in Chesley (across from the pool)

Tuesday and Thursday at 6:15–7:15 PM

This is a free drop-in program, and all skill levels are welcome.

For more information contact:
Bernice at 519-729-0944
or
berjrka@gmail.com

Prevention Through Exercise

Prevention Through Exercise if offered free of charge by the Brockton and Area Family Health Team.

Paisley Legion

Wednesday Jan 14 - March 25 2026

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Chesley Community Centre

Thursdays Jan 8 - March 26 2026 (no class Feb 19)

For more info contact

519-363-3119 ext 135

hdevisser@bafht.com

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Carpet Bowling

Join us for Carpet Bowling

Good fun, good exercise, and great conversation!

Wednesdays from 1-4pm

at the Chesley Community Centre

No need to register in advance. $3 drop in rate.

contact Programs Coordinator for more information

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Groups

Adult Sports Groups

Activity	Contact name	Contact information
Badminton	Jesse Graham	519-374-5643
Saugeen Paddlers		saugeenpaddlers@gmail.com
Allenford Curling Club	Alf Roth	519-379-7570
Chesley Curling Club	Joel McAllister	joelmcallister11@gmail.com
Paisley Curling Club	Deanna McDonald	226-930-1566
Tara Curling Club	Natalie Mather	Info@taracurlingclub.com
Paisley yoga	Kim Robinson	kimr430@eastlink.ca
Definition Fitness	Christie Thomson	definitionfitnesspc@gmail.com
Mens pick up basketball- Chesley	Woodie Brown	woodiebrown@gmail.com
Chesley Lawn Bowling	Steve Schuknecht	519-363-0915
Paisley Lawn Bowling	Brian Beech	519-353-5937
Morning fitness- Chesley	Katrina Eke	keke@arran-elderslie.ca
Chesley carpet bowling	Audrey Walsh	519-363-0904
BAFHT fitness	Rebecca Rier	rrier@bafht.com
VON Smart Exercise	VON	519-371-5331 ex 250
Walking group	Katrina Eke	programs@arran-elderslie.ca
Play in Bruce Grey	Visit the website

Adult Recreation Groups

Activity	Contact name	Contact information
Crokinole	Clare Keupfer	519-934-1351
Chesley Solo Club- cards	Doug Walsh	519-363-0904
Tara Sunset Club- 55+ meetings	Patricia Gold	519-373-2759
Paisley Concert Choir	Carolyn Walker	519-353-5466
Tara Legion cribbage	Andy Sammut	519-374-1041
Chesley Happy Gang- cards	Doug Walsh	519-363-0904
Play in Bruce Grey	Visit the website

Child and Youth Sports

Activity	Contact name	Contact information
Chesley Curling Club	Joel McAllister	joelmcallister11@gmail.com
Paisley Curling Club	Deanna McDonald	226-930-1566
Tara Curling Club	Natalie Mather	Info@taracurlingclub.com
Chesley Minor Baseball		chesleyminorball@gmail.com
Tara Minor Baseball	Visit the website	taraminorbaseball@gmail.com
Chesley Minor Soccer	Chris Winkles	chesleyminorsoccer@gmail.com
Tara Minor Soccer		taraminorsoccer.com
AE Minor Hockey	Visit the website
Paisley Figure Skating	Janine Adams	paisleyskating@gmail.com
Tara Skating Club	Michelle Nesbitt	michelle.nesbitt@outlook.com
Chesley Hockey Skills	Katrina Eke	keke@arran-elderslie.ca
Chesley Lawn Bowling	Steve Schuknecht	519-363-0915
Paisley Lawn Bowling	Brian Beech	519-353-5937
Tot Learn to Skate-Chesley	Katrina Eke	keke@arran-elderslie.ca
Play in Bruce Grey	Visit the website

Child and Youth Recreation

Activity	Contact name	Contact information
Kids and Us Day Care	Kayla Tuttle	paisley@kidsandus.ca
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts- Chesley	Rick Lamon	lamon@eastlink.ca
Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders- Tara	Barb Kelly	519-934-2893
Sparks, Brownies, Guides- Chesley	Barb Young	519-363-3979
Pathfinders- Chesley	Jen Legge	519-372-5524
EarlyON Playgroup		800-616-8116
Chesley Nursery School		chesleynurseryschool@gmail.com
Paisley Youth Group- Highschool	Carol McCullough	519-353-5270
Paisley Youth Group- grade 7-9	Carol McCullough	519-353-5270
AWANA	Carol McCullough	519-353-5270
You Are Loved youth program	Kristen Webb	519-379-9417

Service Clubs and Community Groups

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Group name	Contact name	Contact information
Play in Bruce Grey	Visit the website
Tara and Area Good Food Box	Bob Ruff	519-934-2273
Paisley Food Bank	Carol McCullough	519-353-5270
Arran Tara Christmas outreach	Nicole Nickason	519-934-1195
Salvation Army Chesley Food Bank	Jennifer Sachs	519-364-3450
Tara Area Food Bank		226-568-3092
Chesley Good Food Box		519-363-9596
Chesley Hospital Auxiliary		519-363-2340 x 3140
Tara and District Improvement Association	Ken Thornburn	519-934-3526
Path of Recovery		519-363-5709
Paisley Rotary Club	Gayle MacKay	519-353-5429
Tara Rotary Club	Peter Steinacker	519-934-2874
Royal Canadian Legion	Chesley	519-363-2238
Royal Canadian Legion	Paisley	519-353-5444
Royal Canadian Legion	Tara	519-934-9992
Chesley Kinsmen Club	Tyler Williams	76tylerw@gmail.com
Chesley Kinettes Club	Deanna Harvie	519-372-5135
Chesley Community Players (theatre)	Visit the website
Bruce County Genealogical Society	Visit the website	866-318-8889
Paisley Agricultural Society	Berni MacKinnon	519-901-0738
Chesley Agricultural Society	Jane Godin	519-363-2472
Arran Tara Agricultural Society	Amanda Hammell	519-934-2357
Chesley Horticultural Society	Lorna Kingston	519-363-2843
Tara Horticultural Society		tarahorticulturalsociety1924@gmail.com
Chesley Chamber of Commerce	Susan Leifso	519-363-3512

Municipality of Arran Elderslie
1925 Bruce Road 10, Box 70
Chesley ON, N0G 1L0

Phone: 519-363-3039
Fax: 519-363-2203