Public Service Announcement: Holiday Hours & Activities

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Public Service Announcement:  Holiday Hours & Activities

Lincoln, ON - (Dec. 20, 2021) – The Town of Lincoln wishes the community a safe and happy holiday season. As we lead into winter and the holiday season, we encourage residents to continue to follow public health measures and protocols to protect themselves, their families, and the community. We remind residents to limit holiday celebrations, keeping them small continue following pandemic guidelines and restrictions on how to celebrate safely during the pandemic.  For further information on the Town’s response to COVID-19 More information can be found on our website. Town facilities and services will have altered hours for the holidays. Please see below for details.

Recreational & Sport Facility Access Reminder

Effective December 10 – all persons will be permitted access to the facility 15 minutes before the start of their rental or program and must promptly vacate the facility within 15 minutes of the completion of the rental/program.

New Proof of Vaccination Requirements

The following changes are coming into effect at Lincoln’s recreational facilities:

  • Effective December 20, 2021, proof of vaccination or documented medical exemption accompanied by proper identification will be required for all facility users aged 12 and up. This means everyone aged 12 and up entering sport and recreational facilities must show proof of vaccination
    • Proper identification needs to include name and date of birth. Picture ID is not required.
    • Youth turning 12 years of age in 2022 will be provided a grace period of 12 weeks to receive their full series of vaccinations.
    • Exceptions to this requirement are for those entering these facilities for the sole purpose of using a washroom, picking up an order, registering for a program, or paying a bill.
  • Effective January 4, 2022, use of the enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code and the Verify Ontario app in settings where proof of vaccination is required begins. The QR code can be used digitally or by printing a paper copy. Individuals can download their enhanced certificate with QR code by visiting https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/.

For more information on how the Province expands proof of vaccination in recreational facilities and reduces capacity limits in select settings to curb spread of COVID-19, visit the website.

Town Hall

  • Friday, Dec. 24 – Monday, Jan. 3: Closed

* Water samples will not be accepted during this time *

* The last day to drop off samples is the Dec. 22 at 12 p.m. – samples will not be accepted on Dec. 23 *

Fleming Centre

  • Friday, Dec. 24 – Sunday, Dec. 26:  Closed
  • Monday, Dec. 27: 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Dec. 28: 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 29: 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 30:  8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 31 – 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 1:  Closed
  • Sunday, Jan 2:  9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • To view all available programs please visit lincoln.ca
  • Pre-registration is required for all public skating programs. To register online please visit lincoln.ca/recreation
  • To book private ice rentals please call 905-563-2799 ext. 319.
  • Home for the Holidays – Take-Home Activity Kit is available! Register for your kit online at lincoln.ca/recreation. Take-Home Kits are $20
  • Join us for a New Years Levee Free Skate on Saturday, January 8, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. – Register online at lincoln.ca

Jordan Arena

Friday, Dec. 24 – Saturday, Jan. 1:  Closed

  • Access to Jordan Lions Arena is through pre-scheduled booking only (public skating or group rental).
  • To view all available programs please visit lincoln.ca
  • Pre-registration is required for all public skating programs. To register online please visit lincoln.ca/recreation.
  • To book a private ice rental please call 905-563-2799 ext. 319

Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre

  • Friday, Dec. 24 – Monday, Dec. 27: Closed
  • Tuesday, Dec. 28: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 29: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 30: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 31: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 1 - 7: Closed
    • Closed to accommodate an exhibit changeover.
  • Saturday, Jan. 8: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Fraktur Gallery, Jordan Village Walking Tour
  • Sunday, Jan. 9: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Fraktur Gallery, Jordan Village Walking Tour

Parking:  A small parking lot is located at the back of the building.

Admission:  Admission by donation (suggested $5).  All donations are greatly appreciated.

Holiday Camp at the Museum

Adventure anyone? Join us at the museum for camp fun this holiday season!

Camps

  • Tuesday, Dec. 28 – Friday, Dec. 31:  9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 4 – Friday, Jan. 7:  9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Register via https://lincoln.ca/recreation

Jordan Village Walking Tour

Drop-in at the museum on December 8 and 9for our re-launch of the Jordan Village Walking Tour. For this weekend only, visitors will receive a free copy of the walking tour!

For more information, visit the Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre website.

Lincoln Public Library (Fleming and Rittenhouse branches)

  • Friday, Dec. 24 – Tuesday, Dec. 28:  Closed
  • Friday, Dec. 31:  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    • Noon Year’s Eve Outdoor Dance Party:  11:30 a.m. at the Fleming Branch – bundle up and join us outside to countdown to 2022.  Warm up with a dance party, have a ginger ale toast and take home a free craft kit (one per child).  Drop-in, No registration required.
  • For more information, visit the Lincoln Public Library website.

Ball’s Falls Holiday Trail

The Holiday Trail is an outdoor, evening trail walk experience featuring a 1.5 km (round trip) illuminated path through natural areas along the Niagara Escarpment and Twenty Mile Creek and through the 1800’s heritage village of Glen Elgin at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.