April 2020 
CHDRC eNews

The City of Pickering has been following the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation.

For information and updates visit the City of Pickering's Covid-19 Response page, pickering.ca/covid19
CHDRC Updates & Cancellations 

Complex is Closed
Re-opening to be determined
Pre-teen Dance March 27 cancelled - refunds will be issued
Pickering Swim Club Rainbow Swim Meet April 3 - 5 cancelled
Socacize Jam Session April 17 postponed - date to be deternined
Pre-teen Dance April 17 cancelled
Spring & Summer Program Registration  is currently on hold.
Registration and program start up has yet to be determined.  Until then...

Follow Pickering Fit on Facebook and Instagram for daily workouts and fitness tips.  
Keep active, and safe until we re-open and your favourite fitness programs are ready to start up again!

Recipe of the Month: Twice Baked Sweet Potato

Ingredients Directions
  • large sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1/4 c. sour cream
  • 4 tbsp. melted butter
  • 1 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack, divided
  • 1 c. black beans, rinsed and drained
  • green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
  • cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 c. quartered grape tomatoes 
  • avocado, cubed
  • small jalapeño, sliced into rounds
  • 1/4 c. crumbled queso fresco
  1. Preheat oven to 375°. Pat potatoes completely dry with paper towels. Poke potatoes all over with a fork, then rub with oil and sprinkle with salt. Place directly on oven racks and bake until pierced easily with a fork, about 1 hour. Place on a large baking sheet and let cool until cool enough to handle. 
  2. Cut a thin layer off the top of each potato lengthwise. Scoop out insides of each potato, leaving a ½" border. Place insides in large bowl. (You can keep the potato tops and roast them on the tray as a snack!) 
  3. Into the bowl with the potatoes, add milk, sour cream, and butter. Mash until all ingredients are incorporated and mixture is mostly smooth. Fold in 1 cup Monterey Jack, black beans, green onions, and garlic and season with salt. 
  4. Fill baked potatoes with mixture and place on a large baking sheet. Top with remaining ½ cup of Monterey Jack. Bake until cheese is melty and outside is crispy, 15 minutes. 
  5. Top with tomatoes, avocado, jalapeño, and queso fresco before serving.
Are you looking for some more options for things to do?

Challenge yourself to complete a page from one of these books!
Colouring can be a great stress reliever and a way to inspire creativity. Colour a page and submit it to our online art show - see below.

Online Artshow March 23 - April 5
Show and share how you've been getting crafty over the next couple of weeks to win a prize. Visit the show and share your art in the comments for your chance to win a $100 gift certificate from Michaels.

Stay Safe Everyone! Remember to check pickering.ca/covid19 for regular updates.