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Our Team

 The Prior Chest Nuts are a group of dedicated breast cancer survivors who have come together to enjoy and promote the sport of dragon boat paddling. Twice a week we can be found at the White Lake Marina honing our paddling skills. The Chest Nuts also support and participate in local festivals and community events.  

Our History

 The journey started in January 2010 at an Arnprior and District Breast Cancer Support Group (ADBCSG) meeting, where new members met and shared a dream to paddle in a local dragon boat festival.   The Prior Chest Nuts were formed, dedicated to supporting the development of recreational dragon boat paddling as a contribution to a healthy lifestyle for men and women diagnosed with breast cancer.  Every May since, we have been ready to hit the water on White Lake. We have participated in dragon boat festivals across Ontario, as well as, Sarasota, Florida and Florence, Italy. 

Our Mission

The purposes of the Team are: 

· To provide education to women and their families, the medical community and the public, in all aspects of Breast Cancer Survivorship, wellness, and Dragon Boat Racing. 

· To promote interest in Breast Cancer Survivorship and participation in the 

sport of Dragon Boat Racing. 

· To bring together paddlers who have survived breast cancer for sport, recreation, education and competition. 

PRIOR CHEST NUTS NEWS........

Beer Savvy Braggot launched!

An International Women's Day initiative undertaken by Cold Bear Brewery and Bee Savvy has launched!  Prior Chest Nuts attended and tested out the brew at the official product launch on International Women's Day at the Cold Bear Brewery located at 100 Madawaska Blvd.  Stop by to check out the new Brew. 


$1 from each can sold is being donated in support of the Prior Chest Nuts.


Don't miss our Annual Spring Tea and Fashion Show

Get your tickets today. Contact Deb or Louise


HOW TO ORDER YOUR COPY OF TALES FROM THE BOAT.....

In Canada, you can order directly from Amazon.ca  

In the USA, you can order from Barnes & Noble .


Click here to order on Amazon

Inside Ottawa Valley Story "Life after Cancer: Tales from Arnprior's dragon boat

Please visit the following page for the full story:
https://www.insideottawavalley.com/news-story/10855055--life-after-cancer-tales-from-arnprior-s-dragon-boat/

Wednesday, March 8th 2023

Launch of " Beer Savvy Braggot" by Cold Bear Brewing

12:00 noon

100 Madawaska Blvd. Arnprior

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Wednesday, March 8th 2023

Launch of " Beer Savvy Braggot" by Cold Bear Brewing

In honour of International Women's Day, this beer was brewed by the wonderful women at Bee Savy and Cold Bear, using honey from Bee Savvy.  ...

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12:00 noon

100 Madawaska Blvd. Arnprior

Saturday April 15, 2023

OUR ANNUAL TEA AND FASHION SHOW IS BACK ON APRIL 2023!

1:30 pm

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3:30 pm

St. John Chrysostom Parish Hall

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Saturday April 15, 2023

OUR ANNUAL TEA AND FASHION SHOW IS BACK ON APRIL 2023!

Wear your best hats ladies and join us for tea and an amazing Fashion Show by the Artful Gallery.  Come bid on fabulous items in our Silent ...

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1:30 pm

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3:30 pm

St. John Chrysostom Parish Hall

Saturday June 3rd, 2023

Prior Chest Nuts Annual Plant and Garage Sale at White Lake

7:00 am

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1:00 pm

111 Burnstown Road, White Lake

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Saturday June 3rd, 2023

Prior Chest Nuts Annual Plant and Garage Sale at White Lake

We're joining the White Lake Great  Garage Sale this year.  Wide variety of plants, nick nacks, books, housewares, clothing and more..... Do...

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7:00 am

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1:00 pm

111 Burnstown Road, White Lake

Saturday June 10, 2023

Peterborough Dragonboat Festival 2023

8:00 am

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4:00 pm

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Saturday June 10, 2023

Peterborough Dragonboat Festival 2023

The Prior Chest Nuts! are heading to Peterborough in their first away festival since 2019.  If you're in the area, please stop by to cheer o...

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8:00 am

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4:00 pm

Saturday July 15, 2023

Arnprior Dragonboat Festival 2023

8:00 am

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4:00 pm

Robert Simpson Park John Street, Arnprior, ON

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Saturday July 15, 2023

Arnprior Dragonboat Festival 2023

Come and cheer on the Prior Chest Nuts!  The Arnprior Dragonboat Festival is back .... Mark your calendar now.  Don't miss it!

8:00 am

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4:00 pm

Robert Simpson Park John Street, Arnprior, ON

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Prior Chest Nuts paddle out of the White Lake Marina

Team Practice every Monday and Thursday evening 6:30 to 7:30 PM starting in mid-May to the end of September.

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