Inspire Centre

Learn to Leisure: Card Games
2025-09-18 16:15 - 17:15 (America/Toronto) | Inspire Centre – Timmins, 733 Ross Avenue East, Suite 1, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8S8, Canada
Leisure activities help children build creativity, confidence, and healthy habits. Each month, kids will explore a new leisure skill while developing social and group interaction skills.
This month’s focus: Classic card games like UNO, Spoons, Crazy 8s, and Old Maid.
For more information or to reserve a spot please call Natasha Ouellette, Recreation Therapist
705 264-4700, ext 203
nouellette@inspirecentre.ca

FASD Awareness Month Workshop
2025-09-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Timmins Museum National Exhibition Centre, 325 2nd Ave, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8A4
SEPTEMBER IS FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) AWARENESS MONTH
Craft a mini Red Shoe!
Hang it on your mirror, backpack, or bag! Wondering WHY THE RED SHOE? Come join our FASD Awareness Month workshop to find out! Spend the afternoon with us and learn, create, and have fun!

Table Talk: A Teen Social Group
2025-09-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Inspire Centre – Timmins, 733 Ross Avenue East, Suite 1, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8S8, Canada
Table Talk helps teens build social connections and life skills in a relaxed setting. Participants prepare a simple meal together, then share it while enjoying conversation and light games.
This month’s activity: Make-your-own naan pizza
For more information or to reserve a spot please call Natasha Ouellette, Recreation Therapist
705 264-4700, ext 203
nouellette@inspirecentre.ca

Get Outside: Scavenger Hunt
2025-09-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Inspire Centre – Timmins, 733 Ross Avenue East, Suite 1, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8S8, Canada
Meet our recreation therapist at Timmins Kiwanis Funland park for a scavenger hunt. This is a drop in program for all ages that is meant to encourage kids to get outside, discover nature and play.
For more information or to reserve a spot please call Natasha Ouellette, Recreation Therapist
705 264-4700, ext 203
nouellette@inspirecentre.ca

Paws & Play: Therapy Dog Program
2025-09-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Inspire Centre – Timmins, 733 Ross Avenue East, Suite 1, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8S8, Canada
Paws & Play offers children a chance to connect with trained therapy dogs through petting, play, and simple care routines. These interactions help reduce anxiety, build social skills, and foster emotional resilience in a safe, supportive environment.
For more information or to reserve a spot please call Natasha Ouellette, Recreation Therapist
705 264-4700, ext 203
nouellette@inspirecentre.ca

Timmins Fitness Alternatives Recreation Group (6 & under)
2025-10-05 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-10-12 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-10-19 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-10-26 11:00 - 11:45 | Timmins Fitness Alternatives, 303 Cameron St S, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 2W6, Canada
Inspire Centre has partnered with Timmins Fitness Alternatives to bring inclusive recreation groups to the youth of Timmins. TFA offers a wide variety of equipment, rigging and tools to allow a very unique mix of adaptative and creative recreation programming.

*These sessions are free to the public*

Click here to register your spot

Timmins Fitness Alternatives Recreation Group (7 & up)
2025-10-08 19:30 - 20:15, 2025-10-15 19:30 - 20:15, 2025-10-22 19:30 - 20:15, 2025-10-29 19:30 - 20:15 | Timmins Fitness Alternatives, 303 Cameron St S, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 2W6, Canada

Open Gym: Music and Movement
2025-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Inspire Centre – Timmins, 733 Ross Avenue East, Suite 1, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8S8, Canada
Fun, themed movement sessions to help kids build motor skills and stay active.
A recreational therapist will support inclusive play, and an infant area is available for younger siblings.
Ages: 4 and under accompanied by a guardian.
Location: Timmins Inspire Centre

Table Talk: A Teen Social Group
2025-10-16 16:30 - 17:30 | Inspire Centre – Timmins, 733 Ross Avenue East, Suite 1, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8S8, Canada
Table Talk helps teens build social connections and life skills in a relaxed setting. Participants prepare a simple meal together, then share it while enjoying conversation and light games.
This month’s activity: Make-your own nachos.
Ages: 13+
Requirements: Ability to follow instructions and basic kitchen safety. Support persons welcome.
Location: Timmins Inspire Centre
All programs require registration. For more information or to reserve a spot, please call Natasha Ouellette, Recreation Therapist.

Learn to Leisure: Looming Hats
2025-10-21 16:15 - 17:15 | Inspire Centre – Timmins, 733 Ross Avenue East, Suite 1, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8S8, Canada
Leisure activities help children build creativity, confidence, and healthy habits. Each month, kids will explore a new leisure skill while developing social and group interaction skills.
This month’s focus: Just in time for cool weather- learn to loom a winter hat!
Ages: 7 and up.
Requirements: Ability to follow instructions and fine motor skills.
Location: Timmins Inspire Centre
For more information or to reserve a spot, please call Natasha Ouellette, Recreation Therapist at 705-264-4700 ext 203 or email nouellette@inspirecentre.ca

Creative Sensory Play: Halloween Theme
2025-10-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Inspire Centre – Temiskaming Shores, 247 Whitewood avenue, unit 52, Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, POJ 1PO, Canada
Explore textures, colors, and movement through this hands-on sensory activity that supports early development and bonding. Perfect for curious little ones and caregivers looking to connect and create in a cozy, welcoming space.
This month’s activity: Halloween themed sensory bins
Ages: 0-4 with guardian
Location: New Liskeard

Halloween Celebration
2025-10-30 15:30 - 17:00 | Inspire Centre – Timmins, 733 Ross Avenue East, Suite 1, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8S8, Canada
Come join us for a fun and inclusive Halloween celebration! Children are invited to dress up and explore each room of our accessible centre, where Halloween-themed activities will be offered in a sensory-friendly environment. Drinks and treats will be available.
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This is a drop-in event, but registration is required—please contact Natasha to reserve your spot.
Location: Timmins Inspire Centre

Table Talk: A Teen Social Group
2025-11-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Inspire Centre – Timmins, 733 Ross Avenue East, Suite 1, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8S8, Canada
Table Talk helps teens build social connections and life skills in a relaxed setting. Participants prepare a simple meal together, then share it while enjoying conversation and light games.
This month’s activity: Smoothy Bar.
Ages: 13+
Requirements: Ability to follow instructions and basic kitchen safety. Support persons welcome.
Location: Timmins Inspire Centre
*Spots are limited; registration is required. Please contact Natasha Ouellette at 705-264-4700 ext 203 or email nouellette@inspirecentre.ca to reserve your spot*

Learn to Leisure: Water Colour Painting
2025-11-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Inspire Centre – Timmins, 733 Ross Avenue East, Suite 1, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8S8, Canada
Leisure activities help children build creativity, confidence, and healthy habits. Each month, kids will explore a new leisure skill while developing social and group interaction skills.
This month’s focus: Learn the fundamentals of water colour painting.
Ages: 7 and up. Register by November 10th.
Requirements: Ability to follow instructions and fine motor skills.
Location: Timmins Inspire Centre
*Spots are limited; registration is required. To reserve your spot please contact Natasha Ouellette, recreation therapist at 705-264-4700 ext 203 or email at nouellette@inspirecentre.ca*

Jolly Maker's Market
2025-11-29 11:00 - 12:30 | Inspire Centre – Kapuskasing, 6 Ash Street, Kapuskasing, ON, PSN 2C8, Canada
Join us for a festive morning of fun and creativity! Children will have the opportunity to craft a special gift for their grown-up, while parents and guardians enjoy seasonal mocktails in a cozy atmosphere. Afterwards, everyone can come together to indulge in hot chocolate and festive treats.
*All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
To register, please call Natasha Ouellette, Recreation Therapist at 705-264-4700 ext 203 or email nouellette@inspirecentre.ca*
Location: Kapuskasing Inspire Centre, 6 Ash Street
Time: 11am-1230pm

Jolly Maker's Market
2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Inspire Centre – Timmins, 733 Ross Avenue East, Suite 1, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8S8, Canada
Join us for a free, accessible family photo shoot by Smile for Me Photography and creative makers space where kids will make a heartfelt gift for guardians. Festive treats and Hot drinks to follow.
December 6th, 1:00 -3:00pm
Inspire Centre
733 Ross Ave E Timmins
Spots are limited. Registration is required. Call Natasha Ouellette, Recreation Therapist at 264-4700 ext 203 or email nouellette@inspirecentre.ca to reserve your spot.

Table Talk: A Teen Social Group
2025-12-16 16:30 - 17:30 | Inspire Centre – Timmins, 733 Ross Avenue East, Suite 1, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8S8, Canada
Table Talk: A teen social
Table Talk helps teens build social connections and life skills in a relaxed setting. Participants prepare a simple meal together, then share it while enjoying conversation and light games.
This month’s activity: Make your own festive cookies
Ages: 13+
Requirements: Ability to follow instructions and basic kitchen safety. Support persons welcome.
Location: Timmins Inspire Centre
Spots are limited. Registration is required. Please register by December 12th by calling Natasha Ouellette, Recreation Therapist at 705-264-4700 ext 203 or email nouellette@inspirecentre.ca

Learn to Leisure: Oven bake clay ornaments
2025-12-22 15:30 - 16:15 | Inspire Centre – Timmins, 733 Ross Avenue East, Suite 1, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8S8, Canada
Learn to Leisure: Oven Bake Clay Ornaments
Leisure activities help children build creativity, confidence, and healthy habits. Each month, kids will explore a new leisure skill while developing social and group interaction skills.
This month’s focus: Mold your own oven bake clay ornament
Ages: 7 and up. Register by December 18th
Requirements: Ability to follow instructions and fine motor skills.
Location: Timmins Inspire Centre
Spots are limited. Registration is required. Please register by December 18th to secure your spot. Call Natasha Ouellette, Recreation Therapist at 705-264-4700 ext 203 or email nouellette@inspirecentre.ca .
