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Workshop: Leisure and chronic conditions

Cheryl Cook — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:40:57 +0000

Drs Susan Doble and Susan Hutchinson , creators of the Take Care series, will be offering a workshop for people living with chronic conditions, or their carers, on how to improve overall well being by taking charge of your leisure activities.

Why leisure? Why it’s important for me? You’ll have the opportunity to learn from others and share experiences. Set goals and become better equipped todeal with the stresses.This two session workshop will be offered in conjunction with the Take Action program for those living with chronic health conditions.

Workshops will be held at the Canada Games Centre, Clayton ParkTuesday, November 22 & 29, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

To register call the Northwood Community Centre at 454-3351 or the Canada Games Centre 490-2581. Please leave your name and contact information.

Light refreshments will be provided

100 year old shot-putter at the World Masters Games

Cheryl Cook — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:35:53 +0000

In a fairly amazing feat, 100-year-old Ruth Frith tossed a 9lb shot 14ft to win a gold medal at the World Masters Games yesterday – albeit uncontested due to lack of competition in her age group.

Still, this is nothing to turn your nose up at – in fact, the World Masters Games, held this year in Sydney Australia, is the largest multi-sport event in the world, with over 28,000 competitors ranging in age from 24-101.

You can read the article here and visit the official site here – where you can read up on various athletes such as Ralph Howard, who is 91 and has been rowing for 75 years.

Hats off to all the competitors!

NETsational Dancers! NBA Team has all seniors hip hop dance crew.

Cheryl Cook — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:25:28 +0000

Thought you had to be in your 20′s to drop it like it’s hot?

The New Jersey Nets have a 60+ dance crew that performs at select home games, showcasing their hiphop moves. And the crew now has a documentary out that follows them from audition to performance and the NBA’s first senior dance crew. You can see the trailer here.

Based on the reaction in this video, the crowd loves them.

Nova Scotia 55+ Games

Cheryl Cook — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:24:04 +0000

The 3^rd Nova Scotia 55+ Games are scheduled for Yarmouth the 24th – 27th of September, 2009.

“Like the Canada Senior Games Association (CSGA),our mission is to bring together individuals from across the province, aged 55+, to an event featuring games of both physical and mental challenges, and at the same time provide a venue emphasizing social interaction. Through bi-annual Nova Scotia 55+ Games, as well as support for any other like games at the Regional, Zone or community levels, the Society encourages a healthier and more active lifestyle for older adults in Nova Scotia”

Contact Pete Nordland at nordland@ns.sympatico.ca for more information.