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Every Day |
Sole Mates: · A walking program to promote healthy fitness · A joint effort of Upper Canada Mall and HealthYork · Walkers can sign up any time during the week at our Guest Services booth · Walkers are free to walk as long and as often as they want · Walkers monitor their own laps (as outlined by map in their sign-up package) and submit their lap cards once a week to Guest Services · Members are recognized twice a year in an awards ceremony |
Pam Burgess, Guest Services, 905-895-1961 |
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Tuesdays & Thursdays |
Stroller Mates: · A joint venture of Upper Canada Mall and HealthYork to promote healthy fitness and social networking for parents and caregivers · Join a mall stroller walking program led by an instructor · Attend educational workshops on healthy eating hosted by a certified nutritionist · Cost: free |
To register, go to the Customer Service booth at Upper Canada Mall, 905-895-1961 |
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Tuesdays |
Yoga: Stretch & Breathe with Laurie Benson 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm · Beginners welcome, join anytime! · $7 per class · Please register in person or call 705‑437‑1514 · Waiver to be signed |
705-437-1514 |
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Wednesdays |
Stretch Your Body & Mind @your library 10:30 am - 11:30 am · Join Ingrid Thursday mornings for a gentle, one-hour stretching program (If you have any health concerns, please speak to your doctor) · While stretching, topics of interest to the group will be discussed · The cost is “check out a book” with your library card -- it’s that simple! |
For more information, call 705-437-1514 or visit |
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By appointment |
Public Tour and Hike Earth Rangers Centre · An opportunity to explore the Earth Rangers Centre, one of the most energy efficient buildings of its kind in · The 45 minute tour provides an overview of our programs and services, and wraps up with an optional half hour interpretive hike on the nearby trails |
Earth Rangers 905-417-3447 |
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Month of September |
Active Together Photo Contest City of We encourage all City of
Pick up a submission package at any City of DEADLINE: September 25, 2009 |
Call 905-832-8500, ext. 7438 or visit: http://www.city.vaughan.on.ca/ culture_recreation/physical_activity.cfm |
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Sun., Sep. 6 |
Oak Ridges Trail Association Hike 10:00 am · 6 km, moderate pace, 2 hour hike with a loop · Meet at roadside parking on · We’ll start on the Millar Side Trail, hike around · Hiking boots recommended · Bring water and snacks |
Ken 647-866-7834 |
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Mon., Sep. 7 |
Oak Ridges Trail Association Hike South Aurora Parks Oak Ridges and Nokiidaa Trails, including the Arboretum 9:30 am · 7 km there and back with loops, slow pace, 3 hours · Meet at Aurora Leisure Centre, southeast entrance, · Well mannered dogs on leash welcome · Bring snacks and drinks · Lunch option after the hike |
Stan 905-737-3966 |
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Sun., Sep 13 |
Oak Ridges Trail Association Hike King East, Happy Valley 9:30 am · 11.5 km, moderate pace, 2-2.5 hours · Meet at roadside parking on the northeast corner of · This is for everyone, but geared as a hill challenge for newcomers who joined me in July and August · Lovely rolling hills and some steep bits, sharing the trail at the start with a naturist (not naturalist) campground · No dogs please · Lunch at Pine Farms after the hike |
Diana 416-778-1668 or 647-292-6582 on hike day |
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Mon., Sep 14 |
Oak Ridges Trail Association Hike 9:30 am · Loop hike, slow to moderate pace, 2.5-3 hours · Meet in the parking area at the end of · Experience shady forested trails and open meadows · Well mannered dogs are welcome · Bring water and snack · Join us for lunch on an outdoor restaurant patio in |
Wilma and Brian 905-853-2407 |
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Sat., Sep. 19 |
16389 Hwy 48 10:00 am – 2:00 pm · Come out and see all the things made from the forest · Local artisans and wood crafters will demonstrate their art; lovely, local, hand-crafted wood products · Take a horse-drawn wagon ride through the |
1-877-464-9675 or 905-830-4444, ext. 5256 |
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Sun., Sep. 20 |
Oak Ridges Trail Association Hike Family Walk/Hike in King East 1:00 pm · 4.5 km there and back, slow to moderate pace, 2 hours · Meet at roadside parking on · Great opportunity to bring the kids along · We’ll hike past · Bring water and snacks · Hiking boots recommended |
Jill 905-764-1673 |
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Mon., Sep. 21 |
Oak Ridges Trail Association Hike Richvale Greenway 9:30 am · 5.5 km loop hike, 2 hours · Meet outside the front entrance of Richmond Hill Central Library, southwest corner of · Well mannered dogs on leash are welcome · Bring drinks and snacks |
Stan 905-737-3966 |
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Fri., Sep. 25 |
Nine n’ Dine Angus Glen Golf Club – Tee Times · $89.95 per person includes 9 holes of golf, golf cart with GPS, buffet dinner, entertainment and prizing |
Contact Sueann Downing at sdowning@angusglen.com or call 905-887-0090, ext. 790 |
Upcoming Events
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Wed., Oct. 7 International Walk to School Week October 5-9 International Walk to School Month is October |
IWALK Day International Walk to School Day · International Walk to School Month (IWALK) is the annual, premier event of the Active & Safe Routes to School program, taking place each October · It is a mass celebration of active transportation, and its related issues are used to introduce communities to the Active & Safe Routes to School (ASRTS) program. To learn more about this international event, visit www.iwalktoschool.org |
Jacky Kennedy Green Communities 416-488-7263 To register and request organizing materials free of charge to elementary schools, go to www.saferoutestoschool.ca York Region contact: Sharon Delurey-Baker Public Health Nurse 905-830-4444, ext. 3059 |
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Oct. 8-10 |
Pink Ribbon Campaign Retail locations throughout Various shifts throughout the day
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Rochelle Hayward, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Canadian Cancer Society – 905-830-0447, ext. 3836 |
