Our Values
Our Mission
We provide a welcoming place for the community to interact, learn and grow through healthy activities.
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our Values
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our VISION
Every community member has a safe place to play, engage and be inspired.
Our Mission
Our Values
Our VALUES
- Every person in our community deserves opportunities for fitness, recreation and personal growth. We work towards principles of equity, diversity and inclusion and we treat everyone, regardless of circumstance, with fairness, kindness and compassion.
- We recognize the importance of community involvement to encourage safer and healthier communities. We promote the value of healthy play and strive to play a leading role in the promotion of the health and well-being of the great Thorold community.
- We strive to encourage caring and ethical behaviour in our centre and in our community. We celebrate our commonalities and differences equally and encourage mutual respect and understanding.
- We recognize the link between a healthy environment and a healthy community. We strive to be leaders in environmental stewardship in Thorold, the Niagara Region, and beyond.
- We engage in transparent, ethical and fiscally responsible business practices to ensure the long-term viability of our centre for future generations.
- We recognize the contributions of those who came before us, and pledge to continue the TCAG’s tradition of high-quality recreational, cultural and educational programming and services for the residents of Thorold.
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Our Mission
We provide a welcoming place for the community to interact, learn and grow through healthy activities.
Our Mission
Our vision
Every community member has a safe place to play, engage and be inspired.
Our Vision
our values
- Every person in our community deserves opportunities for fitness, recreation and personal growth. We work towards principles of equity, diversity and inclusion and we treat everyone, regardless of circumstance, with fairness, kindness and compassion.
- We recognize the importance of community involvement to encourage safer and healthier communities. We promote the value of healthy play and strive to play a leading role in the promotion of the health and well-being of the great Thorold community.
- We strive to encourage caring and ethical behaviour in our centre and in our community. We celebrate our commonalities and differences equally and encourage mutual respect and understanding.
- We recognize the link between a healthy environment and a healthy community. We strive to be leaders in environmental stewardship in Thorold, the Niagara Region, and beyond.
- We engage in transparent, ethical and fiscally responsible business practices to ensure the long-term viability of our centre for future generations.
- We recognize the contributions of those who came before us, and pledge to continue the TCAG’s tradition of high-quality recreational, cultural and educational programming and services for the residents of Thorold.
Our Values
"The TCAG has blossomed into a dynamic organization with extensive offerings, including a range of public sports, cultural, and recreational programs suitable for all ages."
OUR HISTORY:
A Thorold Community Beginning
1981
The Thorold Community Activities Group (TCAG) was born out of the passion and dedication of a group of community volunteers. They believed that Thorold deserved its own vibrant recreation program and their determination laid the foundation for what would become a thriving organization.
The TCAG has come a long way from its humble beginnings in the Club Capri parking lot.
We progressed to small offices on Carleton Street before finally establishing our current home on Richmond Street.
Our current space on Richmond Street serves our community and is the heart of our operation.
Our commitment to accessibility and affordability remains strong.
This is where we facilitate the connection of our wonderful community.
We firmly believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of our programs and services. In addition to offering our services at an affordable rate for the residents of Thorold and surrounding communities, TCAG also acts as a bustling hub for community meetings, collection drives, and various other community-access events and services.
Fast forward to today
Our program lineup is as diverse as our community itself, including energetic fitness classes like Zumba, yoga/chair yoga, kickboxing, karate, tai chi, cardio workouts, youth-oriented dance, cooking, floor hockey, and arts and crafts classes. We also cater to adult volleyball league enthusiasts, while also fostering intergenerational connections through activities like woodcarving.
We’re also proud to provide exceptional experiences to the younger members of our community through our school age day camps that operate through the summer and school breaks, ensuring that children have a fun and enriching environment to make memories and lasting friendships. Our fully licensed childcare centre offers a safe and nurturing space where little ones can learn, play, and grow under the care of our dedicated staff.
We are grateful for the support of our community, dedicated volunteers, staff, and participants who have helped shape the TCAG into what it is today. If you believe in our mission and the power of community engagement, join us! Fill out our [volunteer form]. All are welcome!
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Strategic Impact Areas
Our strategic plan aims to benefit you: our community. Learn more about our strategic direction and how we are working to improve our services to our members and our community
Download Our Strategic Plan 2023-2026
Many thanks to our 2023-2024 Sponsors and Supporters – we couldn’t do it without you!
See a list of our current supporters and learn about how you can become a sponsor and support our organization by clicking below.
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Our Board of Directors
Board President - James Symons
Vice-President - Amy McCulloch
Treasurer - Sher Foster
Secretary - Jodi Quinlan
Past President - Ken MacQuarrie
Board Director - Mike DiDivitiis
Board director - Val Pighin Marcantonio
Board Director - Karen Schilstra
Board Director - Rachel Wright
Our dedicated TCAG Board of Directors plays a vital role in providing strategic guidance and oversight to our organization.
With diverse backgrounds, professions, and lived experiences, our board members all share a common passion for the Thorold community, and they firmly believe in the significance of sports, recreation, and leisure activities for everyone.
The TCAG staff work hard to deliver programs and services to you!
Get in touch with members of our staff today.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Megan Gilchrist
905-227-0545 x24
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Director of Recreation and Leisure
Jennifer Douthwaite
905-227-0545 x26
EMAIL
Director of Childcare
Shelly Damude
905-227-0545 x22
EMAIL
Charlene McMillan
905-227-0545 x21
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Rhonda Paton
905-227-0545 x25
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Front Services Desk
905-227-0545 x21
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Front Services
Supervisor
Bookkeeper
Join Our Team
The Thorold Community Activities Group regularly posts exciting job opportunities within our organization, and can’t wait to work with you. Keep an eye on this page for our latest job postings, and let’s work together to create a welcoming and fulfilling environment for all.
Current Job Postings
Are you passionate about making a difference and want to join a team of dedicated and caring recreation and child care professionals? You’ve come to the right place!
The TCAG is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a barrier-free employment process. We strongly encourage applications from everyone, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, and Persons of Colour (IBPOC), the LGBTQ2SIA+ communities, including those identifying as gender fluid. In our pursuit of a fully inclusive environment, we also comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation throughout the process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are here to assist you.