L&A Loop — January 1 Edition

Happy New Year, and welcome to 2026.

L&A Loop is a weekly snapshot of what’s actually happening across Lennox & Addington County — events, reopenings, reminders, and quiet updates you won’t always see on social media.

In future editions, we’ll be sharing more specific event listings, local spotlights, and community notices as winter programming gets underway.

New Year’s Day Public Skating

Public skating is traditionally offered on New Year’s Day at municipal arenas across Lennox & Addington County, with schedules managed locally.

Common locations residents check include the Strathcona Paper Centre in Greater Napanee.

Skate times and admission vary by location and year. Residents are encouraged to confirm details through municipal websites or arena phone lines before attending.

Winter Walking Routes (Open Daily)

Several well-used winter walking areas remain accessible throughout January:

These routes are used year-round and remain popular during quieter winter weeks.

Libraries Reopen After New Year’s Day

Public libraries across the county reopen shortly after January 1 and return to regular winter hours.

Local branches include:

Libraries are a reliable source for winter reading programs, book clubs, and indoor community activities. January is when many new programs and postings begin to appear.

Legions and Service Clubs

Royal Canadian Legion branches across the county resume regular winter schedules in January, including:

Legions host daytime social gatherings, community meals, and meetings for service groups. Details are typically posted at each branch or shared directly with members.

Stone Mills and Tamworth Area

Community halls and gathering spaces in the Stone Mills area are used during winter months for cards, crafts, exercise programs, and social activities. Information is shared through local bulletin boards and community notice postings.

Newburgh and Loyalist Township

In and around Newburgh, residents find information about indoor gatherings, talks, volunteer activities, and group meetings through libraries, faith-based organizations, and community bulletin boards. January is a restart period for many of these groups.

Rural Lennox & Addington

In rural areas such as Northbrook, Erinsville, and surrounding communities, January travel is weather-dependent, and daylight planning becomes more important. Wood stoves and fireplaces see peak seasonal use, making winter safety checks especially relevant at this time of year.

January and Local Businesses

Early January is a quieter period for many local businesses across the county.

Residents notice easier appointment availability, shorter wait times, and regular hours resuming after holiday closures. L&A Loop will begin sharing specific business updates and spotlights as they are submitted directly by local owners.

If you are involved in a local group or organization that is restarting in January, you are welcome to share the details.

L&A Loop exists to help residents discover and support the businesses, clubs, and organizations that keep our communities active.

In the coming weeks, we will begin featuring short spotlights, community event listings, and local announcements. There is no cost to participate during our launch period.

If you’re organizing an event, restarting a program, or reopening after the holidays, reply to this email with:

This newsletter works best when it reflects real information from across Lennox & Addington County.

Thank you for reading and supporting local.

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