New Year’s Community Celebration, Food Drive & Cold Plunge

This is a free event. Registration is not required. Anyone and everyone near and far is welcome to join us to celebrate the New Year!

You can expect a warm and welcoming lakeside campfire, delightful treats of marshmallows and hot chocolate, and an optional ‘out with the old, in the new’ activity: we invite you to dive into the festivities-whether you choose to take the exhilarating cold plunge into the lake or to simply come and enjoy the cozy atmosphere and the scenic lake view with friends and family, new and old.

Food donations to support and replenish the Sorrento Food Bank will be gratefully accepted. Click here to see what the Sorrento Food Bank needs most!

What the Centre will provide:

• A continuous campfire and propane heaters.
• A couple of logs and a few picnic tables around the fire pit for seating.
• Marshmallows, hot chocolate, cups, and roasting sticks.
• Changing rooms and an outhouse, which are enclosed but not heated. These are conveniently located lakeside.
• Paper and pen for the ‘out with the old, in with the new’ activity.

*All activities are optional, and the cold plunge is weather-dependent. If the lake freezes over, we will be unable to take the plunge. We will update our website regarding the condition of the lake closer to the event date.

What to bring with you:

• A chair to ensure you have a comfortable seat.
• Feel free to bring your own refreshments, treats, roasting sticks, and food items to roast.
• A blanket
• A warm jacket, toque, and mitts

Taking the plunge? Here’s a list of what else we recommend you bring or come dressed in:

• Swimwear
• Clothing that is warm and loose for a quick easy change before and afterwards.
• Shoes you don’t mind getting wet. The beach is rocky. Shoes to wear into the water are highly recommended.
• Shoes/Footwear that is warm and cozy for afterwards.
• Towels (as many as you need for you and your group)
• As many blankets as you want

Park at the lakeside property, or you are welcome to park at the Sorrento Centre’s main campus and walk the forest trail down to the beach. Arrive early or stay later and feel free to tour the entire site.

Lakeside Property: 1177 Dieppe Road, Sorrento

Main Campus: 1159 Passchendaele Road, Sorrento

If you have questions please email hello@sorrentocentre.ca

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