in motion moments - June 2010

New Physical Activity Recommendations

ParticipACTION and the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP) has recently released new physical activity recommendations for all Canadians.

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Sports Day in Canada

Sports Day in Canada is a new national event that celebrates sport at all levels across Canada. It is an opportunity to showcase all manner of sports, while mobilizing the nation in the power of being active.

Sports Day in Canada will be the culmination of a week (September 11-18, 2010) of sporting events and festivals, celebrating grassroots sport stories, engaging citizens in physical activity and rallying local organizations to provide participatory opportunities in communities across Canada.

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Register your event!


in motion Nutrition

June is just around the corner and the warmer weather is here to stay! Many of us have already started that great summer tradition of barbecuing.  BBQs are usually heavy on meat, so it can be  a challenge to eat healthy when attending or hosting a BBQ.

Check out 10 healthy ideas for a lean BBQ season!

 

Looking for new ideas and options for healthy eating ?

Sign up for a course offered through the Wellness Institute

June 9 - Smoothies: Delicious and Nutritious

June 15 - No Cook Summertime Meals

 


Parks and Open Spaces

Make the most of your summer by spending it outside enjoying the many parks and open spaces located throughout Winnipeg.

For more information on how to book a park space, shelter, athletic field or garden plot - see page 48 of the Leisure Guide or call 311.

Looking for an "off-leash" dog park, or a skate park or other parks/recreation facilities - see page 48-49 of the Leisure Guide or call 311.

 

Leisure Guide Summer Supplement

 

Looking for summer camp information?  Planning summer outings or your next summer escape?

 

It's all included in the Leisure Guide Summer Supplement!

 


Hosting a birthday party, family reunion, community event or picnic?

Add a little bit of extra FUN to your event by picking up a carnival game or sports equipment kit!  See page 6 of the Leisure Guide or call 311.

 


 

 

 

The draft plan for OurWinnipeg is now available.  Many open houses and drop - in information sessions have been scheduled.

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