A Winter Wonderland Awaits in Greater Sudbury

Ice fishing, skating, hockey, snowshoeing, skiing, sledding, sliding ... the list of fun outdoor activities that a winter in Northern Ontario provides is endless! Greater Sudbury is alive with winter festivals, sports activities, Holiday cheer, and so much more. Check out the many volunteer opportunities posted on the mysudbury site to become involved.

The 2010-2011 Fall/Winter Leisure Guide can also give you the details you need to register in an activity or course, such as hockey or cross-country skiing.

The Ramsey Lake Skate Path is a great FREE venue to enjoy this winter. The path runs along the shores of Ramsey Lake and is a fun activity for families and couples alike.

Also be sure to check out the mysudbury Community Events Calendar. Get the scoop on all the community happenings this year. If you are organizing a community event, submit your details for others to see.

Sudbury has three downhill ski hills and a variety of cross-country ski and snowshoe trails.

If you have any ideas on how to make this newsletter bigger and better, please feel free to let us know. Simply call us or email. The contact details are located at the end of this newsletter.

The Greater Sudbury Finnish Community

The Greater Sudbury community is a mosaic of culture and nationalities. This time we have decided to inform you on the Sudbury Finnish Canadian Historical Society.

The Society offers an informative website which features photo galleries, history, business listings, events and much more.

Anyone can join the Sudbury Finnish Canadian Historical Society. Membership cost is $5 for one year and is renewed every spring. Membership includes news updates on meetings and the eligibility to vote on decisions. The fees also allow the society to continue community outreach activities and projects, such as their publications and website. The society is volunteer run and all contributions are greatly appreciated.
 
One of the Finnish Canadian Historical Society's current projects is writing a history of Finnish-owned businesses in the area. Did you know that so far they have counted 565 businesses? Check it out and let them know of any missing names.

Winter Festivals for Your Entertainment

Winter is not a time for hibernation in Greater Sudbury! There are so many festivals and special events happening! Take advantage while you can! Theatre Cambrian, Sudbury Theatre Centre and Le Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario are also performing some great plays this season so make sure to check one out.

Festival of Lights - December 2010 to January 6 , 2011: The grounds of Science North are illuminated by thousands of Christmas lights during this festival. There is also a living nativity put on by All Nations Church which runs from December 20 to 24 at 7:30 p.m. The Christmas Eve performance will be followed by a fireworks display.

New Year's Eve Family Fun Day - December 31: Celebrate with your family at Science North during the day on New Year's Eve.

IMAX Festival - January 14 to 30: The Science North IMAX is the place to be during this festival.

Pond Hockey Festival on the Rock - February 4 to 6: A fun-filled hockey tournament on the ice of Ramsey Lake.

La Slague - February 3: Damien Robitaille performs as part of this francophone music lineup.

There are many other winter festivals is Greater Sudbury. Check out the mysudbury Community Events Calendar for more activities to check out this winter!  

More than Just A Language Course

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Sudbury offers FREE English Language classes for adult newcomers.

The classes are intended to facilitate the social, cultural, economic and political integration of newcomers into Canadian Society.

To be eligible you must: be a permanent resident; a landed immigrant; a convention refugee or government sponsored refugee;18 years or older.

The program us funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Home study options, transportation and free daycare are available. 

Registration for courses is ongoing so simply call or stop by their location for more information. LINC is located downstairs at the Church of the Epiphany, 85 larch St in downtown Sudbury. You can also contact them by telephone at 705 675 8405 or email at lincsudbury@bellnet.ca.

What's Coming in the Spring?

The Newcomer Newsletter Spring Edition will feature great information, including cultural spring events, newcomer services and much more! Be sure to check our website for the new edition, coming in early April! In the meantime, browse the Newcomers portal and feel free to send us any comments on what you would like to see on the site! We are also looking for Newcomer Testimonial candidates so drop us a line and ask us what it's all about.


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