Okotoks residents can stay warm this winter by getting active and involved with town programming.

The Winter/Spring Community Guide has been released and features more swimming options, new cooking classes with chef Darren Nixon, and art classes for adults and children.

Janette Messer, community programs and events manager, says the swim programs fill up fast and there's been a change in their registration.

"The swim sessions have been divided into two," she says. "The first lot will be available for registration for Town of Okotoks and MD of Foothills residents December 8, then there will a be second registration for spring swim lessons February 9."

Messer says registration for all other programs begins next week.

"Registration starts for all community programs on December 8 at 6 a.m. for Okotoks and Foothills residents, then December 15 at 6 a.m. for everybody else."

Registration can be done online, over the phone at (403) 938-8954, or in person at the Okotoks Recreation Centre.