Celebrate Pride, Indigenous histories, older residents and more in Newmarket throughout June

Yorkregion.com
June 3, 2022

June is a month to celebrate individuality and to encourage movement and Newmarket has plenty of both.

The town has announced a lineup of activities and in-person events to honour unique Indigenous histories, foster water safety, recognize the talent of older artists and help build a community that is inclusive and accessible.

“During the month of June, we come together to celebrate our shared individuality and movement,” Mayor John Taylor said.

“It’s wonderful that we can come together in person once again to acknowledge these important moments and to help welcome people of all ages, races and backgrounds to feel like Newmarket is a community where you belong. I hope everyone takes the opportunity to celebrate with us, or on their own this June.”

Here is a list of ways you can take part:

• National AccessAbility Awareness Week, on until June 4. The town is encouraging residents and business owners to build a community that is inclusive and accessible, which enriches the lives of all.

• National AccessAbility Awareness Event June 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall at 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Develop your awareness of the importance of AccessAbility with hands-on challenges and experiences, including sensory artwork, Parasport activities, a challenge course and a magic show at 10 a.m. For more information, visit newmarket.ca/naaw.

• National Indigenous History Month. The Elman W. Campbell Museum, at 134 Main St. S., welcomes families to discover the unique histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people with pop-up celebrations every Saturday in June. Each week, the museum will present a different theme, touching on the earliest inhabitants of Newmarket, the importance of bead work, our connection to animals and more. For more information, visit newmarket.ca/indigenous.

• Pride Month. Show your support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community at various events in the month of June hosted by York Pride. Watch Pride on Riverwalk and the Pride Parade at Riverwalk Commons and Main Street on June 18. For more information, visit yorkpride.ca.

• National Health and Fitness. Grab a bingo card from the Fitness Centre at the Magna Centre, 800 Mulock Dr., and complete challenges throughout the month. Learn more at newmarket.ca/fitness.

• Water safety. The town is offering a free program to support new Canadians and Newmarket residents with water safety skills. Every Monday in June, during public swim at Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, at 100 Eagle St. W., take the Family Swim to Survive program for free and in five different languages (Farsi, Spanish, French, Mandarin, and English). To find out how to take part, visit newmarket.ca/swimming.

• Seniors’ Month. Check out how the Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place supports older residents. And make sure to take in the Seniors’ Art Show and Sale at the Old Town Hall at 460 Botsford St. until June 9, Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on services for older residents, visit newmarket.ca/adults55+.

• Bike Month. Celebrate cycling by using one of the town’s many trails or bike lanes. For more information, visit newmarket.ca/cycling.