The adult skating session on Monday morning this week had a turnout of about 60 skaters in Port Dover Arena. They assembled on the centre-ice line for this photo. The skaters pay two dollars. There is also an adult skate Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 12 noon. Skaters were present from Port Dover, Simcoe, Jarvis, Hagersville, Booth’s Harbour and Port Rowan. They take a short break at the mid-point of the morning for a refreshment at the canteen while arena crew resurfaces the ice.

Some skaters on Monday told The Maple Leaf they have attended the twice-weekly adult skates for over 12 years. The number of adults taking part in skating was about 20 a decade ago and increases every year. The arena staff plays music over the PA system. It is reported that of all the arenas in Norfolk County this Port Dover gathering is by far the most popular. The group goes out for lunch twice during the winter.