Georgina is one of the few places in Canada where you can technically be “on the lake” and “at the lake” at the same time, which is either a geographical miracle or proof that we’ve been saying it wrong this whole time. Scientists are still debating this, but mostly because they keep getting distracted by how nice it is here.
Also, Lake Simcoe contains approximately 750 billion gallons of water, which is coincidentally the exact amount of coffee Georgina residents need to get through a February.
(Unverified, but it feels right.)
Between the Calendar Lines
This is a week that settles in.
No big resets.
No dramatic starts.
Just routines easing back into place.
It’s the kind of week shaped by:
steady mornings
familiar stops
plans that don’t need explaining
Not slow, just grounded.
💡Why it matters
January weeks reward consistency more than urgency
Local spaces rely on everyday visits, not just weekends
Community shows up most clearly in routine
📰 Town News
🗑️ Winter Waste Collection Continues as Scheduled
With holiday schedules behind us, regular garbage, recycling, and green bin pickup continues across Georgina — weather permitting.
Why it matters:
Snowbanks and icy roads can affect pickup. Knowing what to put out (and when) helps avoid missed collection.
👉 Confirm your pickup day and winter collection guidelines
🗓️ This Week Around Town
January doesn’t bring a packed calendar — but it does bring reliable routines.
Libraries, recreation centres, and winter spaces quietly anchor the week.
📚 Preschool Storytime
📅 Tuesday, Jan 14 | 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Stories, songs, and movement for preschool-aged children and caregivers.
👉 Confirm branch details & space availability
🧩 LEGO Club
📅 Wednesday, Jan 15 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Creative free-build LEGO time for school-aged kids.
👉 View this week’s LEGO session details
🏊 Lane Swim & Leisure Swim
📅 Weekdays | Multiple sessions daily
A dependable winter routine with morning, afternoon, and evening swim options.
👉 See today’s drop-in swim schedule
⛸️ Public Skating
📅 Thursday, Jan 16 | Afternoon & Evening sessions
📍 Local arenas across Georgina
Casual public skating continues throughout the week.
👉 Find skating times by arena
⛷️ The ROC — Winter Recreation
📅 Daily | Hours vary by conditions
Tubing and winter activities remain open, weather permitting.
👉 Check hours and conditions before heading out
Programs vary by branch and weather. A quick calendar check before heading out is recommended.
📰 Community Spotlight
📚 Georgina Public Library — The Midweek Constant
When winter limits options, the library quietly fills the gap.
It’s where routines hold: after-school visits, midweek programs, and a warm place to pause.
No pressure to stay long. No expectation to spend.
Just a steady place to land during the longest stretch of winter.
👉 Find your local branch and what’s on this week
🌤️ This Week’s Weather at a Glance
MON · High –3°C | Low –9°C
Cold and mostly cloudy. A quiet, wintry start to the week.
TUE · High –2°C | Low –8°C
Cloudy with a chance of flurries. Watch for slick spots early.
WED · High –1°C | Low –7°C
Mostly cloudy with light snow possible through the day.
THU · High 1°C | Low –4°C
Slightly milder, with thick cloud cover lingering.
FRI · High 0°C | Low –6°C
Cloudy, with the chance of light snow or drizzle. Refreeze likely overnight.
SAT · High –3°C | Low –10°C
Colder again. A true January weekend day.
SUN · High –4°C | Low –12°C
Cold with a chance of snow. Feels quieter — and sharper.
What this means for your week
Cold mornings most days
Flurries may affect midweek driving
Weekend turns colder again
Forecasts may shift as conditions change — checking before heading out is recommended.
How are you surviving January
🌅 Close-out note
This week doesn’t ask for much.
It offers:
familiar routines
reliable places
space to move at your own pace
Thank you for reading and for supporting the people and places that keep Georgina feeling steady all winter.
See you next Monday,
— Your Georgina Digest Team
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