WHO ARE WE?
ADVANCING CRYSTAL BEACH (ACB) was born when a concerned group of residents came together in 2015 to form a not for profit, charitable organization. Its mission is to work together with local residents, visitors and businesses to create infrastructure, services and events that foster community connections and cohesion.
A SOCIAL GATHERING & RECREATION CENTRE
ACB’s BIG IDEA is to create a Village Hall that is open to everyone for recreation, information and community connections.
The media articles below chronicled our endeavours to purchase Fire Station 6 before it was ultimately sold to an outside entity who, we have every reason to believe, will have a positive influence in our precious community.
A brief survey was conducted in June 2021 to determine residents’ interest in the proposed Village Hall. Responses were solicited from Fort Erie residents via Facebook, Instagram and Email as well as hard copies available at the Crystal Beach Tourism Info Booth and local businesses. The majority of more than 400 enthusiastic respondents were – and still are – in favour of social events, fitness classes and activities for adults and seniors.
The Hall will offer activities for different age groups and abilities – or anyone just looking for social interaction. There will be exhibits by local artists and a display of artifacts from Crystal Beach’s rich history.
The following is a list of activities planned for The Village Hall:
FITNESS CLASSES FOR ADULTS
FITNESS CLASSES FOR SENIORS
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
YOGA
TAI CHI
LINE DANCING
ART CLASSES
BIKE REPAIR SHOP***
OTHER REPAIRS (e.g., lawnmower)
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
MAH JONG
DOMINOES
MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES
CHESS
BACKGAMMON
BRIDGE
EUCHRE
SCRABBLE
PING PONG
POOL TABLE
DART LEAGUE
BASKETBALL HOOP
MUSEUM VISITS
MUSICAL JAM SESSIONS
WINTER MARKET WITH ARTISTS
MEETING RENTAL SPACE
RENT TO PRIVATE SERVICES
(e.g., footcare)
WELCOMING SERVICE
SOCIAL MEET & GREET
TOURISM INFO BOOTH
COFFEE VISITS
FOOD & BEVERAGE
*** A bike repair shop can be paired up with the option for renting bikes so that people can explore the area more easily.
Help us to make this vision a reality.
SPREAD THE WORD!
VOLUNTEER!
to help with
Development and Organization
Got ideas?
ACB wants to hear from YOU!