Lethbridge College, in cooperation with the City of Lethbridge, is encouraging the citizens of Lethbridge to enjoy Winter Walk Day on Wednesday, February 8th.
“With the warm weather we have been having, this is definitely a great opportunity to get active, meet some new people and be a part of a larger initiative,” says Lori Harasem, Recreation and Culture Development Manager with the City of Lethbridge.
Last year over 100,000 Albertans participated and collectively walked over 2.4 million minutes. Participation is expected to be over 120,000 in 2012.
Participants in Lethbridge can either join in a group walk at Henderson Lake by meeting at 5:45 p.m. in front of Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens, with the walk beginning at 6 p.m., or by walking outside for at least 15 minutes and then visiting www.shapeab.com to log participation.
Media Contacts:
Chelsea Purves, CSEP CPT
Be Fit for Life Centre
Lethbridge College
403-320-3202 ext. 5742
Lori Harasem
Recreation and Culture Development Manager, City of Lethbridge
403-320-4716 / 403-360-1720
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About City of Lethbridge Recreation and Culture
Recreation and Culture provides recreational and cultural opportunities that contribute to the personal well being and quality of life for citizens of our community. This is achieved directly through the operation of facilities and indirectly through different agreements with community organizations who deliver programs and/or operate some of the facilities. Ongoing support is provided to these organizations not only financially but also through the provision of expertise in programming and organizational management.
About Be Fit For Life, Lethbridge College
Be Fit For Life is an on-campus fitness resource centre that provides fitness services, programs, information and activities designed to encourage and support a healthy lifestyle. The Be Fit for Life Network is funded by Alberta Community Development via the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation and the hosting post-secondary institutions. The network comprises nine regional centres focused on providing services, programs and resources to promote the health benefits of active living and physical activity. Schools, communities and workplaces are welcome to access these services.