Did you know Lake Simcoe freezes from the outside in, but not all the way through?
While Georgina’s shores freeze solid for ice fishing by January, the water below stays liquid all winter. At Kempenfelt Bay’s deepest point, 42 metres down - lake trout swim in near-freezing water while anglers drill holes in the ice above, blissfully unaware of their neighbours just below.
Between the Calendar Lines
This week in Georgina doesn’t rush you.
The holidays are fully behind us.
January routines are settling in.
And the pace feels… steadier.
It’s the kind of week meant for:
fewer errands
warmer gloves
one intentional stop instead of a packed to-do list
Not quiet — just grounded.
💡Why it matters
January is when small, local choices carry more weight
Slower weeks reveal which places quietly hold the community together
Routine is where community actually lives
📰 Town News
🗑️ Waste Collection Returns to Regular Schedule
After holiday adjustments, regular garbage, recycling, and green bin collection resumes this week for most Georgina households.
Why it matters:
The first “back-to-normal” pickup week is when missed bins usually happen, especially after extra holiday waste and packaging.
👉 Double-check your pickup day, what goes where, and winter collection rules
🧊 Winter Recreation Conditions Can Change Quickly
With fluctuating temperatures this week, the Town is reminding residents that outdoor rinks, trails, and winter recreation facilities may open or close on short notice depending on conditions.
Why it matters:
A quick check before heading out can save a cold drive — especially for skating, trails, and outdoor programs.
👉 Check current conditions for rinks, trails, and winter facilities
🗓️ Upcoming This Week & Next
(Specific, practical, and very January)
👥 Brock–Georgina Probus Club Meeting
📅 Wed, Jan 14 | Morning
A social club for retired and semi-retired residents looking to stay active and connected during the winter months.
👉 Learn more about the Brock–Georgina Probus Club meeting
👶 Building Healthy Kids — Parent & Caregiver Session
📅 Wed, Jan 14 | Afternoon
A free educational session focused on children’s health, wellness, and development.
👉 See session details and registration info
💼 YSpace North: Sales Masterclass
📅 Thu, Jan 15 | Evening
A practical workshop for entrepreneurs and small business owners covering sales fundamentals.
👉 Find out if this workshop is right for you
🛷 Cardboard Toboggan Race — The ROC
📅 Sat, Jan 17 | Daytime
A creative, family-friendly winter tradition where teams race homemade cardboard sleds.
👉 Everything you need to know before race day
🎤 Yuk Yuks Comedy Night — Stephen Leacock Theatre
📅 Sat, Jan 17 | Evening
A live comedy show offering a warm, indoor night out during the colder stretch of winter.
👉 View show details and ticket information
🗓️ This Week Around Town
📚 Library Programs Resume
Across Georgina Public Library branches, regular programming is back — including storytimes, kids’ crafts, LEGO clubs, and teen hangouts.
👉 Browse programs by branch, age, and date
🏊 Drop-In Swimming & Walking Track
The Multi‑Use Recreation Complex continues daily lane swims, leisure swims, and walking-track access — one of the busiest community spaces in winter.
👉 Check today’s drop-in schedules
⛷️ The ROC — Winter Season Continues
Tubing and winter recreation continue, weather permitting.
👉 See current hours and conditions
📰 Community Spotlight
📚 Georgina Public Library — Winter’s Quiet Anchor
When winter pulls us indoors, the library quietly steps up.
Not just as a place for books, but as somewhere warm, welcoming, and unhurried. Parents stop in after school. Seniors read the paper. Kids build, draw, and listen.
No pressure. No purchase required. Just space to be part of the community.
👉 Find your local branch and what’s on this week
🌤️ This Week’s Weather at a Glance
MON –1°C / –7°C · Cloudy with a chance of flurries (slick spots possible)
TUE 0°C / –6°C · Cloudy, snow or freezing rain possible early
WED –2°C / –9°C · Overcast with occasional flurries
THU 1°C / –4°C · Mostly cloudy, slightly milder
FRI 1°C / –5°C · Cloudy, chance of mixed precipitation late
SAT –1°C / –8°C · Mostly cloudy with flurries possible
SUN –3°C / –10°C · Cloudy and colder, light snow possible
What this means for your week
Early week: watch for slick roads, especially mornings
Midweek: steadier conditions with brief milder windows
Weekend: colder air settles back in with flurries possible
Layer up. Take it slow. January isn’t in a rush.
How are you surviving January
🌅 Close-out note
This week doesn’t ask for much.
It suggests:
one local stop
one familiar place
one routine that feels grounding
Thank you for reading — and for supporting the people and places that keep Georgina feeling like home, especially during the quieter weeks.
See you next Monday,
— Your Georgina Digest Team
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