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Let’s Get Active, Elgin!

Physical activity is fun, great for our health, can be social, and is a great form of transportation. Whether you are in school, married with children, or retired, regular physical activity should be a part of everyone’s lifestyle. You can start off small, and then work your way up to be as active as you can be. You can take the stairs instead of the elevator, go for an evening walk, join a local sports league, play with your kids at a local park, or ride a bike to school or work – the possibilities are endless! The main point is we all need to be more active, everyday.

Active Elgin is a local resource designed to help you and your family become more active. The Active Elgin guide and website contains hundreds of local sport, recreation, and leisure activities and programs. Check them out and try something new!

Active Elgin is:

• An annual print (every January in the St. Thomas/Elgin Weekly News) and web guide - Click here to view the 2013 Active Elgin Guide!
  
• Go to the Active Elgin Website: www.activeelgin.ca

Active Elgin Day is on Saturday, September 28, 2013. This is a one-day opportunity to try a variety of sport, recreation, and leisure activities for free or at a discounted price. It’s a fun day for the whole family! Be sure to visit www.activeelgin.ca for more information on the activities being offered.

Canada now has NEW Physical Activity Guidelines for Children, Youth, Adults and Older Adults; click HERE to find out more.