CCG

05/03/2026

New Signage at the newly named Ayr Farmers Mutual Insurance Company Community Centre

Designed & installed by Abracadabra Signs & Design

05/03/2026

Construction 🚧 of the new Net Zero Twin pad & community rooms

05/03/2026

Construction is officially underway!!

As of April 15, 2026, crews have broken ground on a net-zero twin pad arena, complete with expanded dressing rooms and modern community programming spaces. The sight of excavation equipment on site marks an exciting milestone after years of planning and community collaboration.

This project is about much more than a second ice surface. The new facility will feature two versatile community rooms designed to support a wide range of programming—from youth and senior activities to fitness classes, wellness initiatives, meetings, workshops, and local events.

Built with sustainability in mind, the net-zero design reflects a commitment to environmental responsibility while creating a space that will serve generations to come.

As an expansion of the newly named Ayr Farmers Mutual Insurance Company Community Centre , this development will become a true community hub—bringing people together for sport, connection, and shared experiences.

Together we are building more than a facility—we’re building the future of community in North Dumfries. 🤝

05/02/2026

This is what community is all about 🤝
Together, we’re turning a vision into reality — one step at a time.

Yesterday marked another milestone as we move closer to the success of our community campaign and the future of our shared space.

It takes dedication, support, and a whole lot of heart to make something like this happen, and we’re proud to see our community come together in such a meaningful way.

Big thank you to Ayr Farmers Mutual Insurance Company for your continued dedication to our community. This incredible 40-year partnership with the Township of North Dumfries is a true testament to your commitment to supporting local families, programs, and future growth.
Your investment in our community means so much, and we are deeply grateful for your generosity.

Thank you to Abracadabra Signs & Design for their partnership & craftsmanship of designing the new sign. We appreciate you bringing the vision to life

Stay tuned and keep watching our CCG socials for more exciting updates !!!

05/01/2026

4️⃣0️⃣ year partnership with Ayr Farmers Mutual Insurance Company & Township of North Dumfries!!

Thank you to Abracadabra Signs & Design for bringing the vision to life !

04/22/2026

📢 Stay Up to date with the CCG

Check out the latest news & updates in our community & about our very successful campaign

Our website 🔗ccgnd.ca/ccg-news

This addition to the website will feature a rolling thread of updates including:

✨ Announcements
✨ Photos and progress on construction
✨ Community highlights

It’s the perfect place to stay connected and see the vision come to life. 💙

“Share the Vision , Share the Passion “

04/17/2026

Twin Pad & Community Centre Project Update 💙

Construction is happening, and momentum continues to build as the Live & Play 2 Campaign brings the Twin Pad Arena & new Community Centre closer to reality.

This project is about more than adding a second ice pad. It also includes expanded programming rooms and flexible community spaces within the community centre — creating new opportunities for:

• Youth and senior programming
• Fitness classes and wellness activities
• Community meetings and workshops
• Local events, celebrations, and gatherings
• Inclusive programs serving residents of all ages

These versatile, multi-use spaces will give local organizations, families, and community groups a place to come together all year long—creating opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow beyond the rink and throughout the entire facility

👉 Learn more 🌐 www.ccgnd.ca or follow the Township of North Dumfries socials too

📲 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for campaign updates and community stories.

📸Pictures provided by North Dumfries Township page & Jenny Emary-Charron

04/15/2026

It’s happening !!!

Big things are taking shape at the NDCC. Work is underway to build the twin pad and 3 community rooms. What’s now dirt and machinery will soon become a place where the community comes together to skate, play, connect, and create memories.

Stay tuned…the transformation is just getting started.

03/19/2026

Thank you Ayr Farmers Mutual Insurance Company 💛

03/19/2026

Press release from the CCG 📰

In 2004, a group of young families came together with a bold vision—to build a space in North Dumfries where the entire community could come together to live, play, and thrive. This group became the Centre for the Community Group (CCG), and their dream became reality in 2011 with the opening of the North Dumfries Community Complex
(NDCC).

The CCG is proud to lead the community fundraising efforts for the much-anticipated
Net Zero Twin Pad and Programming Rooms Project expansion of the NDCC. A Fundraising goal of $2.12 million was set for the Live and Play 2 campaign team by the Township of North Dumfries

On Oct. 1, 2025, we were excited to launch the Live and Play 2 campaign:
• Campaign Co Chairs: Rob Deutschmann and Michael Pley
• Deputy Chair & Campaign Manager: Russ Hutchings
• Campaign Treasurer: Tracy Black
• Honorary Campaign Advisors: Bonnie Brown, Kyle Clifford, Don Eby, Patrick
MacNeil, Ellen Poll, Dave Vincent
• Campaign Team: Dave and Teri Vincent, Jenny Charron, Cathy Tohivsky, Todd
McFarlane, Travis Sedore, Rosemary Coates, Jane Hale-McDonald, Jeff Hall
• Community Partners: Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge Web & Design, The Ayr
News, Abracadabra Signs and Design, Ayr Financial Services Group, School Tee Screen Printing and J & R Hall Transport.

Quotes from Campaign Co-Chairs and the Centre for the Community Group:

Rob Deutschmann stated, “Our community has once again shown what we can accomplish together. With incredible generosity and spirit, we didn’t just meet our fundraising goal but smashed it by raising $2.623 million vs. the goal of $2.15 million. Thank you to everyone who contributed — your support truly makes a lasting difference
in our community.”

Michael Pley shared, “The campaign team was entirely made up of community volunteers that worked tirelessly with great support from the Township of North Dumfries. As a result, over 110 community members chose to generously support the campaign through sponsorships and donations. Of particular note, Ayr Farmers Mutual
Insurance Company stepped up to become our lead sponsor for the naming of the community building, a first of its kind for the Township, and MacNeil & Dodd Pharmacy is our lead donor for the new arena.

Russ Hutchings, the Centre for the Community Group (CCG) Chair added, “The CCG
started this journey over 20 years ago, advocating for investment in recreational and
community programming facilities in North Dumfries. With the Live and Play 1 Campaign, we achieved our first milestone with the building of the NDCC in 2011. With the Live and Play 2 Campaign, we can put an exclamation mark on our goal by the
Spring of 2027 with the completion of the MacNeil Arena, the Greb Family Community Room and the 150th Anniversary Grant Committee Community Hall. We owe a huge amount of thanks to all those who have contributed to both Live and Play 1 and 2, as this has allowed us to contribute well over $4 million to community facilities and organizations in North Dumfries.”

While the Live and Play 2 Team will wind down its solicitation of new donors as of March 15, 2026, we will continue to entertain further pledges and donations through to the end of the year, as a few donor naming rights are still available and we still have opportunities to put your name on a seat at the Ayr Farmers Mutual Insurance Company
Arena.

Check out the full press release ⬇️
🔗https://www.ccgnd.ca/2026/03/17/mission-accomplished/

If additional information is required, please visit our website www.ccgnd.ca, or To discuss other options please contact Russ Hutchings .