Holiday 2016 /2017 Recreation Schedule Thursday December 22nd through Sunday January 8th 1050 Paignton House Road, Minett, ON P0B 1G0 705-765-1900 l jwrosseau.ca Share Your Muskoka Experience. @JWMuskoka #JWMuskoka www.facebook.com/therosseau/
Holiday 2016 /2017 Recreation Schedule Thursday December 22nd through Sunday January 8th All scheduled activities require reservations. Please see Activity Descriptions for additional. Waiver required. All activities are included in your resort fee unless otherwise noted. All activities are weather dependent. Thursday December 22nd 11:30am 12:30pm 12pm 12:30pm The Great Candy Cane Hunt 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm Holiday Crafts for Kids $10 per craft 5pm 6pm Gingerbread House Decorating $15 per house 5pm 6pm Christmas Caroling Friday December 23rd Yoga 11am 12pm Clay Sculpting 1pm 1:30pm Build a Rosseau Buddy $25 per buddy 1:30pm 2pm Candy Kabobs $10 per 2 kabobs 3pm 3:30pm Water Volleyball Meet At: The Longview Pool 4pm 4:30pm Colouring for all Ages $15 per person
Saturday December 24th 9am 12pm Rosseau Kids Club $40 per child Open to children aged 4-12 Yoga 11:30am 12:30pm 1pm 3pm Horse Drawn Wagon Rides Meet At: The Prospector Tent 2pm 3pm Chocolate Making Workshop Meet At: The Concierge Desk $25 per person 2pm 3pm Holiday Crafts for Kids $10 per craft 4pm 5pm Gingerbread House Decorating $15 per house 6pm 6:30pm Colouring for all Ages $15 per person Sunday December 25th 9am 9:30am Water Volleyball Meet At: The Longview Pool 10am 12pm Horse Drawn Wagon Rides Meet At: The Prospector Tent 11am 12pm Clay Sculpting 12pm 12:30pm The Great Candy Cane Hunt 1pm 1:30pm Christmas Cookie Decorating 3pm 3:30pm Ugly Christmas Sweater Competition 5pm 5:30pm Hot Chocolate by the Fire
Monday December 26th 11am 11:30am Colouring for all Ages $15 per person 1pm 4pm Moccasin Making Workshop $90 per pair of moccasins 2pm 2:30pm Build a Rosseau Buddy $25 per buddy 2:30pm 3pm Candy Kabobs $10 per 2 kabobs 4pm 4:30pm Gourmet S mores 5pm 5:30pm Water Volleyball Meet At: The Longview Pool Tuesday December 27th Yoga 11:30am 12:30pm 3pm 4pm Holiday Crafts for Kids $10 per craft 5pm 5:30pm Christmas Cookie Decorating 6pm 7pm Bingo!
Wednesday December 28th 12pm 12:30pm The Great Candy Cane Hunt 1pm 1:30pm Build a Rosseau Buddy $25 per buddy 1:30pm 2pm Candy Kabobs $10 per 2 kabobs 3pm 4pm Arts & Crafts: Mini Paddle Decorating $25 per paddle 5pm 5:30pm Hot Chocolate by the Fire 6pm 7pm Bingo! Thursday December 29th 9am 11am Meet the Trainer Meet At: The Fitness Centre 11:30am 12:30pm 1pm 2pm Gingerbread House Decorating $15 per house 3pm 4pm Holiday Crafts for Kids $10 per craft 5pm 8pm Date Night $40 per child Open to children aged 4-12
Friday December 30th 9am 9:30am Water Volleyball Meet At: The Longview Pool 11am 12pm Clay Sculpting 1pm 4pm Moccasin Making Workshop $90 per pair of moccasins 1pm 1:30pm Build a Rosseau Buddy $25 per buddy 1:30pm 2pm Candy Kabobs $10 per 2 kabobs 5pm 6pm Night Nature Walk 6:30pm 7:30pm Fireside Chat with a Naturalist Astronomy Contact Guest Reception for location Saturday December 31st 11:30am 12:30pm 12pm 12:30pm The Great Candy Cane Hunt 1pm 3pm Horse Drawn Wagon Rides Meet At: The Prospector Tent 5pm 6pm Night Nature Walk 6:30pm 7:30pm Fireside Chat with a Naturalist 7pm 12:30am New Year s Eve Kids Party $65 per child aged 4 to 12 for the first 3 hours, $20 each additional hour Astronomy 9pm 12:30am New Year s Eve Family Dance Party $25 per person (complimentary for overnight resort guests)
Sunday January 1st 9am 9:30am Water Volleyball Meet At: The Longview Pool 11am 12pm Clay Sculpting 1pm 3pm Horse Drawn Wagon Rides Meet At: The Prospector Tent 1pm 1:30pm Build a Rosseau Buddy $25 per buddy 1:30pm 2pm Candy Kabobs $10 per 2 kabobs 3pm 3:30pm Hot Chocolate by the Fire 5pm 6pm Arts and Crafts: Mini Paddle $25 per paddle 7pm 8:30pm Live Animal Show: Wild Adventure Monday January 2nd 10am 12pm Painting with Nancy Hunter $45 per person 11am 12pm Colouring for all Ages $15 per person 1pm 4pm Moccasin Making Workshop $90 per pair of moccasins 2pm 3pm Holiday Crafts for Kids $10 per craft 4pm 4:30pm Gourmet S mores 6pm 7pm Bingo! Contact Guest Reception for location
Tuesday January 3rd Yoga 11:30am 12:30pm 12pm 12:30pm The Great Candy Cane Hunt 3pm 4pm Holiday Crafts for Kids $10 per craft 5pm 5:30pm Christmas Cookie Decorating 6pm 7pm Bingo!
Wednesday January 4th 11am 11:30am Hot Chocolate by the Fire 1pm 1:30pm Build a Rosseau Buddy $25 per buddy 1:30pm 2pm Candy Kabobs $10 per 2 kabobs 2pm 3pm Chocolate Making Workshop Meet At: The Concierge Desk $25 per person 2:30pm 3:30pm Arts & Crafts: Mini Paddle Decorating $25 per paddle 4pm 4:30pm Gourmet S mores 5pm 8pm Date Night $40 per child Open to children aged 4-12 Thursday January 5th 9am 9:30am Water Volleyball Meet At: The Longview Pool 9am 11am Meet the Trainer Meet At: The Fitness Centre 11:30am 12:30pm 3pm 4pm Holiday Crafts for Kids $10 per craft 4pm 5pm Muskoka Lakes Wine Tasting Must be 19 years of age or older $20 per person 5pm 6pm Gingerbread House Decorating $15 per house
Friday January 6th Yoga 11am 12pm Clay Sculpting 12pm 12:30pm The Great Candy Cane Hunt 3pm 3:30pm Water Volleyball Meet At: The Longview Pool 5pm 6pm Night Nature Walk 6:30pm 7:30pm Fireside Chat with a Naturalist Astronomy
Saturday January 7th 11:30am 12:30pm 1pm 3pm Horse Drawn Wagon Rides Meet At: The Prospector Tent 1pm 1:30pm Build a Rosseau Buddy $25 per buddy 1:30pm 2pm Candy Kabobs $10 per 2 kabobs 4pm 4:30pm Colouring for all Ages $15 per person 6pm 6:30pm Hot Chocolate by the Fire Sunday January 8th Yoga 9am 12pm Rosseau Kids Club $40 per child Open to children aged 4-12 11am 12pm Clay Sculpting 1pm 3pm Horse Drawn Wagon Rides Meet At: The Prospector Tent 4pm 5pm Arts & Crafts: Mini Paddle Decorating $25 per paddle
Activity Descriptions Outdoor activities are trail and weather permitting. Arts & Crafts: Mini Paddle Decorating $25 per paddle Decorative mini paddles have been found on walls of the most spectacular cottages in Muskoka. Now it s time for you to join that trend and bring a piece of the most Canadian activity home with you. Parent supervision required. Registration required. Astronomy Join the naturalist as you keep your feet safely on the ground, but allow your mind to wander into the stars. Listening for wolves and owls under a star filled sky is one of Muskoka s most magical moments. Reconnect with the universe through this engaging astronomy session. Bingo! Join in on a classic game of Bingo for your chance to win a prize! No singing of B-I-N-G-O necessary. Registration required. Build a Rosseau Buddy $25 per buddy The perfect souvenir! Build your own stuffed animal to take home with you. Parent supervision required. Registration required. Candy Kabobs $10 for 2 kabobs Create 2 candy kabobs with your favourite chewy candies! Cannot guarantee allergy free, gluten free or kosher. Parent supervision required. Registration required. Chocolate Making Workshop Meet At: The Concierge Desk $25 per person In this interactive workshop dedicated to treating yourself, our Rosseau Pastry Chef will demonstrate how to easily prepare unique desserts that you can showcase at your next dinner party. Follow us into the heart of The Rosseau Kitchen and allow your taste buds to reap the rewards. Space is limited. Registration required. Christmas Cookie Decorating Join the Recreation team as they prepare you with all the necessary ingredients to decorate your very own Christmas cookie. Be careful, don t decorate them too well you may end up not wanting to eat it! Parent supervision required. Registration required. Clay Sculpting Meet with a local Muskoka artist to create your very own clay sculpture. Fun for the whole family! Registration required. Four person minimum. Colouring for All Ages $15 per person Call upon your inner Picasso and join us for an hour of therapeutic colouring. Pencil crayons and Muskoka colouring book supplied.
Date Night $40 per child ages 4 to 12 Allow us to host your children for the evening while you and your partner enjoy a meal at one of our intimate restaurants or relax at the spa. Your kids will be treated to one of our chef s pizzas followed by crafts, games and a movie; all safely supervised by our Recreation team. Space is limited and registration is required. Open to children between the ages of 4 and 12. Fireside Chat with a Naturalist A winters evening by the fire is a time to share stories of distant travels into some of Canada s wildlands. Join the naturalist as he shares his stories about ancient landscapes and the wildlife that make these rugged destinations their homes. Gingerbread House Decorating $15 per house Join the Recreation team as they give you all the necessary supplies to make a true gingerbread masterpiece! Parent supervision required. Registration required. Gourmet S mores Cookies and chocolate bars add a fun twist on the traditional s more snack, come taste the difference for yourself! Registration required. On a casual stroll around the property, learn about local flora and fauna, what changes happen during winter and a little more about The Rosseau Resort and Spa. Registration required. Holiday Crafts for Kids $10 per craft Looking to make something creative this holiday season? Join the Recreation team as they make various holiday decorations guaranteed to put a smile on anyone s face. Parent supervision required. Registration required. Horse Drawn Wagon Rides Meet At: The Prospector Tent Sled dogs aren t the only animals pulling guests this holiday season. Join us for a little tour of the property curtesy of our carrot eating friends. Registration required. Hot Chocolate by the Fire What better way to warm up after enjoying all that winter has to offer? Join us at the Rosseau Fire Pit for a cup of hot cocoa and those little marshmallows that everyone loves. Meet the Trainer Meet At: The Fitness Centre Take this opportunity to build upon your fitness regime by meeting one on one with your in house trainer. Gather new ideas, fresh tips & tricks or just evaluate your fitness level. 30 minute sessions available. Registration required.
Moccasin Making Workshop. $90 per pair of moccasins Keep your feet warm this winter by joining us for an intimate Moccasin Making Workshop where you will learn how to make your own leather moccasins. Each guest will have their own pre-cut moccasin pieces, leatherwork tools and a selection of trim and lacing to choose from. You get to assemble and finish your very own pair to take home. Workshop is 2-3 hours long. Please register 24 hours in advance to ensure shoe size is available. View a family friendly movie, theater-style. Registration required. Parent supervision required. Muskoka Lakes Wine Tasting $20 per person Let your taste buds sing with hints of cranberry and blueberry as a member of the Muskoka Lakes Winery team walks you through our most local blends. Muskoka Lakes Winery is partnered with Cranberry Marsh in Bala, a mere 20 minutes away! Space is limited. Registration required. Open to guests aged 19 years and older. New Year s Eve Kids Party $65 per child ages 4 to 12 for the first 3 hours, $20 each additional hour. Hey kids! Put on your party hats, it s time to celebrate! Bring in the New Year with Arts & Crafts, live animals, pizza, games and activities. Space is limited. Registration required. Night Nature Walk Under the cover of darkness and in the still of night, join the naturalist on this unique opportunity to explore the path of the hunted and the hunter. Uncover the mysterious world of muskoka s wildlife on this exciting hike into the dark forests surrounding the JW Marriott. Rosseau Kids Club Open to children aged 4 to 12 years. $40 per child Join us for a morning filled with fun and excitement! Our team of recreation specialists will lead your child through a variety of outdoor games, adventures, and crafts. We will spend the morning exploring everything The Rosseau has to offer while you take a little time for yourself. Space is limited and registration is required. Cannot guarantee allergy free, gluten free or kosher. The Great Candy Cane Hunt A holiday version of an Easter Egg Hunt! Join us in the Activity Centre and get ready to look high, low, in and around to find as many candy canes as possible. Registration required. Have you been admiring the art at The Rosseau? Take this tour with a local artist who will guide you through The Rosseau s varying art displays with collections from artists near and far. Registration required. These days almost everyone has some form of online journal or blog. The written word, whether online or on paper, continues to be one of the best forms of therapy, expression and creativity. A local Muskoka Artist will teach guests in this laid back class, the basics of sketching, journaling and watercolour painting, combining the written word with the richness of hand drawn illustrations. Registration required.
Water Volleyball Meet At: The Longview Pool Grab your friends and throw on your suit, it s time the classic game of volleyball is moved from the court and into the pool. The more the merrier for this entertaining, family friendly game. Registration required. Winterdance Dogsled Tours Meet At: The Entrance to the Five Bridges 6-12, $25 per child aged 3-5 Let industry leaders, Winterdance Dogsled Tours, teach you everything you need to know to mush your own sled in this 30 minute experience without ever having to leave resort property! This is the perfect Canadian winter activity; an absolute must while visiting the resort. Space is limited. Registration required. Yoga. Open to guests aged 14 and older. Through postures, meditation and breathing exercises, you will learn to bring yourself to a peaceful frame of mind. Improved strength and flexibility are the physical benefits of practicing yoga. Daily Activities Board Games, Movies and DVD Players Available to sign out at Guest Reception. Subject to availability. Bocce Ball & Ladder Golf These family friendly games are coming off the lawn and into the warmth of the resort. Stretch out your arm and get ready to roll and toss. Available from 10am to 7pm. Christmas Colouring Contest Visit Guest Reception to receive your colouring sheet and get in the holiday spirit! Prizes awarded daily. Custom or Private Tours & Arts Programs Arrange for your very own art program by calling 705-765-1048. Advanced registration required and is based on availability. JW Marriott Toddlers Playroom A great area for toddlers to explore and play! Located on the second floor of Paignton House. Scavenger Hunt & Colouring Pages Complete an indoor or outdoor scavenger hunt or colouring page on your own time. Pick up your check list and colouring pages from Guest Reception or Concierge. Scavenger hunts are best suited for ages 7 and up. The Library Visit the Library to play some chess or read your favourite book while curled up by the fire. The Activity Centre Up for a game of pool? How about a game of foosball or ping pong? Grab your friends & family and head to the Activity Centre! It s the perfect space to break into a game or brush up on your billiard skills. The Rosseau Fire Pit Please contact Guest Reception to purchase a S mores kit.
Muskoka Place Gallery Art Workshops and Art Gallery 1182 Foreman Road, Port Carling. Phone 705-765-1048 to make your reservations. Mondays 9:30am-12:30pm Watercolour Workshop $25 per person, optional $10 for materials Join local artists at Muskoka Place Gallery to develop your skills at watercolour. Thursdays 9:30am-12:30pm Open Studio Workshop Complimentary with own supplies Gather at Muskoka Place Gallery for a casual art session with local artists. 1050 Paignton House Road, Minett, ON P0B 1G0 705-765-1900 l jwrosseau.ca Registration fees for the activities outlined in this brochure, unless otherwise noted, are included in your Daily Resort Fee. The Daily Resort Fee also includes enhanced wireless or wired internet access in guest rooms.