Volume 24 Issue 9
Published monthly by the
Ryde Community Co-op
1624 Barkway Rd.
Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1R3
September
2026
Beaded Earrings
Friday Sept 25 1-3 pm
Join Theresa (Diligent Harvester)
From the Muskoka Indigenous
Friends Cultural Centre to create
your own beaded earrings.
No registration required. FREE
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FREE Lunch &
Learn Program
for adults 55+
Wed. Sept 23 10-1pm
Speaker -- Cherie Dyer CCFHT - Pharmacist Words of Wisdom - Healthy Seniors and Medication(s) Discussion
Lunch- Chicken Pot Pie with Salad and Dessert Registration opens September 4.
Thursday, Sept 17
7-9pm
Back by popular demand, we are back for a fun evening of playing Euchre in Round Robin Style. Each team of two (partners) stick together for the whole evening, but the winning team moves to the next table. Each round you play a different team and keep track of your final score. At the end of the night, we tally up the scores and the winning team will win the Grand Prize and bragging rights! Sign up as a team or an individual (we will match you with another single player).
FREE EVENT Registration Opens September 4.
The Ryde Community deeply mourns the passing of Jennie Nice.
Jennie’s leadership as president and director of the Ryde Co-op helped to make our community hub what it is today. She was instrumental in several major projects, including the purchase of our building from the Trillium Lakelands District School Board, obtaining our charitable status, and assisting with the creation of the Ryde Barn Quilt Trail. Her skill as a photographer and editor enhanced many a Ryder newsletter, and her patience as a knitting mentor was invaluable to the Summerland knitting group. She was a friend to many and will be greatly missed.
Ryde Community Co-op
Annual Members Meeting
Sunday, September 20th at 10:00 am.
All members are encouraged to attend.
Hear updates, share your ideas and enjoy refreshments with your community members. All members welcome!
Senior’s Fair
Friday, Sept. 18th 10am - 2pm
FREE ADMISSION.
LUNCH included.
ALL AGES welcome.
Guest Speakers, Local Organizations
Sharing Info, Door Prizes, Socializing & more
Thanks to Ann Taylor for finding the way to fit EVERYTHING that is happening this month into your September Ryder - there is A LOT!
And THANK YOU to all of our volunteers who are making all this possible. More to come in the October Ryder on what our amazing volunteers do each month to keep our one of a kind Ryde Co-op operating and expanding for our community to enjoy.
It is important to the Ryde Co-op Board that we have a good size group at our Annual Members Meeting. Take part in the opportunity to hear us share a recap of the past year and the proposed plan for the upcoming year and add your input. We need quorum but what we really want is the attendance numbers to reflect a membership who are invested in the Co-op's continued success.
We hope you are able to join us.
Please note: NEW this year, we are asking people to register for the Senior’s Fair on Friday, September 18th from 10-2. Approximate #'s will help to ensure we have enough Creative Plate Eatery boxed lunches and take home bags for all attendees.
It will be another informative and fun fair!
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Programs for adults 18+
You may only register for 2
Fair Access Programs!
If there is a space available 5 days before the class date, you may register for a third.
Please note: pictures of projects are to give you an idea of what you will be making in class. Instructors may need to change colours/materials based on what is available.
Line Dancing with Myrna Mondays at 10 am
NO Registration Required.
TOTAL BODY WORKOUT with Val
Wednesdays at 9:30 am
Low Impact Cardio, Followed by Strength and Balance Exercises, Ending in a Full Body Stretch
NO Registration Required. New participants are asked to arrive 10 minutes prior to class start.
Adult Yoga with Sarah of Lake Effects Yoga
Wednesdays at 7 pm. It’s Back! Bring your mat!
Are you looking for strength, relaxation, or flexibility? Then this is the class for you! NO Registration Required.
NIA with Paula McIsaac is BACK!
Fridays at 10:30 am Starting Sept 25th
NIA is a non-impact exercise that uses simple movements to focus on your physical conditioning & emotional well being. NO Registration Required.
Pole Walking - with George Lindsay
Fridays at 9:30 am Except Sept 18 for Srs. Fair
Poles and instruction included.
Music Jam - Sunday, September 19th noon-4:00
The third Sunday of every month, rain or shine
Bring your instrument of choice, your singing voice or just a love of music. All welcome.
NO Registration Required
Sugar Scrub and Hand Soap
Thursday Sept 24
7-9pm
Instructor Kim Holtby will lead
a class in using natural products
and essential oils to make pumpkin spice scrub and foaming hand soap for your home. FREE. This is a FAP. Each person is allowed 2 FAP's per month. Registration opens Sept 4.
Intro to Kinusaiga - Japanese Fabric Art
Thursday Sept 10 7–9pm
Join Melissa Boken for an intro to
Kinusaiga a Japanese art
form where you make a quilt square using small pieces of fabric and a utility knife. You do not use a needle or thread. Instead, you push the cloth edges into small cuts on a flat board. All materials included. FREE. This is a FAP. Limit 2 FAP's/month per person.
Gnome Door Hanger
Tuesday Sept 15
7-9 pm
Join instructor Liz Roberts to make this adorable Fall inspired Gnome Door Hanger to warmly
greet your guests this fall. Class includes all materials. FREE
This is a FAP. Each person is allowed 2 FAP's/month.
Registration opens September 4.
Harvest Soup
Saturday Sept 19
1-3pm
Creamy or broth-based soup—which do you prefer? Come join Sandra Caputo for a hands-on harvest soup class where you’ll learn both styles, create something delicious, and make something to take home and enjoy! A cozy, delicious way to welcome the harvest season. FREE Registration Opens Sept 4
Crockpot Orange Chicken Monday Sept 21 9-11am
You asked for it back, so crockpot class with Ann Taylor is back! Each student is asked to bring the liner of their crockpot to fill with all the ingredients you will need to prepare this delicious meal. Need to borrow a crockpot, let us know. FREE This is a FAP. Each person is allowed 2 FAP’s/month. Registration Opens Sept 4
Mushroom Set Tuesday Sept 22 7-9pm
Micky and Russ invite you to make this whimsical Mushroom Set. All materials and instruction included. FREE. This is an FAP. Each person is allowed 2 FAP's/month. Registration opens Sept 4.
Funded by the Seniors Community Grant
Quilted Applique
Pillow Cover
Monday Sept 28 7-9pm
Want to make your home look more inviting this Fall? Debra O’Rouke is back to teach us how to make a fall cushion cover for your home. All materials included. FREE. This is a FAP. Each person is allowed 2 FAP's per month. Registration opens Sept 4.
Intro Knitting Part 1
Tuesday Sept 29
7-9pm
Ever wanted to know how to knit but was afraid it was too hard. Join our instructor Erin Taverner to learn cast on & cast off of while knitting a wool yarn cowl.
All materials included. FREE. This is a FAP. Each person is allowed 2 FAP's per month.
Registration opens Sept 4. *** Part 2 in October***
Ryde Co-op Volunteer
Board of Directors & Coordinators
The Ryde Co-op is a charity that seeks to remove barriers to full inclusion. If you or your family find the fee for any of our programs to be out of reach, please speak in confidence to any Board member.
rebecca.hickey@rydecoop.ca President
chris.davis@rydecoop.ca Treasurer
ann.taylor@rydecoop.ca Secretary
andrew.taylor@rydecoop.ca Director
judy.campbell@rydecoop.ca Director
morris.cooper@rydecoop.ca Director
helen.butler@rydecoop.ca Membership & Donations Coordinator
myrna.duval@rydecoop.ca Volunteer Coordinator
Camping in Muskoka
705-687-2333
1083 Reay Rd.,Gravenhurst, P1P1R3
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Ryde Centennial Free Methodist Church
(705) 687-3005
Programs Funded By Ryde Co-op
Rag Scarecrow
Tuesday Sept 8
7-9pm
Join Ann Taylor to make this adorable scarecrow
for you holiday decor. All materials included.
Vendors Wanted
We are looking for vendors for our Annual Christmas Market to be held on
Sunday November 29 from 10am-2pm
This event will run along with our FREE kids Christmas Craft & Candy Cane Trail so it is always a great time for all ages! If you or someone you know is interested, please contact our market organiser Liz Roberts at liz.roberts33@outlook.com.
Meet the Candidates
Saturday, October 3
3:30pm-6:30pm
With the upcoming Municipal election,
the Ryde Co-op has invited all candidates for Mayor, Councillor for Wards 3 & 4 and the District Council to each speak 5 minutes starting at 4pm SHARP. Ryde Co-op Volunteers will be serving a FREE BBQ with time to mingle with the candidates. Hope to see you there!
If a program you're
interested in is full;
JOIN THE WAITLIST! It WORKS!
If a spot becomes available, the online system does the work - and gives each person 8 business hours to respond before going on to the next person so check your email often.