Recreation Rendezvous Inc. - Recreation & Leisure

What is recreation and leisure?

Recreation & Leisure is about activities, pastimes, and experiences which are freely chosen. They are usually undertaken in free time and produce feelings of well being, fulfillment, enjoyment, relaxation and satisfaction.

Participation in such activities provides an opportunity to express creativity, achieve and master new skills and feel good about doing so. Community based recreation offers an opportunity to meet people while enjoying a range of social, cultural, passive or physical activities.

Why is recreation and leisure important?

Promotes our quality of life
Increases our self esteem and confidence
Gives us the opportunity to make our own choices
Gives us satisfaction, enjoyment and pleasure
Enables us to become involved and feel part of the community
Provides us with the opportunity to gain and develop new friendships
Allows us to be challenged, take risks and experience new things
Bridges the gap between attending and participating in the community
Allows us to contribute our skills and feel a sense of belonging and accomplishment
Promotes friendships through shared experiences