Cooling centres help residents beat the heat

London Community News

The city is trying to help residents chill out during the heat wave currently engulfing London. Cooling centres are available during the extreme heat alert that has been issued by the Middlesex-London Health Unit. Community centres, spray pads and public library locations are open for anyone who needs to beat the heat. The public is invited to drop in at any of 10 community centres that are open during the alert.   Byron Optimist Recreation Centre 1306 Norman Ave Tuesday 5:30 p.m - 8:45 p.m. Wednesday - closed Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.   Boyle Community Centre 530 Charlotte Ave. Tuesday - Wednesday 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Thursday - 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Friday – closed   Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre (CHOCC) 656 Elizabeth Street Tuesday - 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Wednesday - 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21 thru Thursday, June 28 - closed for shutdown   Hamilton Road Seniors Centre and Community Centre 525 Hamilton Road Tuesday  - Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.   Kiwanis Seniors Community Centre 78 Riverside Drive Tuesday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.   Kinsmen Recreation Centre 20 Granville Street Tuesday & Thursday - 7 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Wednesday - 7 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Friday - 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.   Medway Community Centre 1119 Sherwood Forest Square Tuesday & Thursday - closed Wednesday - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday - 8 a.m. – noon   South London Community Centre 1119 Jalna Blvd. Tuesday - Wednesday - 7 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Thursday - 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday - 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.   Stronach Community Recreation Centre 1221 Sandford Street Tuesday - Wednesday - 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday - 8 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.   Springbank Gardens Community Centre 205 Wonderland Road South Tuesday - 10 a.m. - noon, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday - 8:45 a.m. - noon Thursday - 6:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. Friday - 8:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.   Please note: North London Optimist Community Centre (NLOCC) 1345 Cheapside Street Closed for shutdown until Saturday, June 23, 9 a.m. For more information, please call 519-661-5575.   London Public Library locations are deemed cooling stations and everyone is welcome to cool off in any of the branches. Please call 519-661-4600 or visit www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/locations for locations and hours. Spray pads are open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 12 locations in the city, including Gibbons, Rowntree, Lambeth, Forks of Thames, Kiwanis, West Lions, Bonaventure, Jesse Davidson, South East Optimist, Oakridge, Ed Blake Park and Medway. The wading pool in Springbank Park is also open 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Emergency shelters will be making special arrangements to provide cooling spaces and hydration. Outreach teams, including London CAReS will be extra vigilant to spot and assist individuals suffering in the heat. For complete information on heat-related illness, or the effects of smog and humidity please contact the Middlesex-London Health Unit at 519-663-5317 or visit www.heathunit.com. Find us on Facebook: London Community News