ADD SOME FITNESS INTO YOUR WEEK FOR FREE DURING MOVE FOR HEALTH 2012!

Free up some “me-time” in your schedule and plan to move for your health the week of May 7th! Active Comox Valley is excited to offer a full week of FREE classes for all ages and abilities, so be sure to come out and try something new!

SCHEDULE OF FREE ACTIVITIES:

Monday, May 7, Tuesday, May 8 and Friday, May 11, 2012
Free drop-ins - Parent & Tot Play Group
Cumberland Recreation   10 – 11:30 am  - Call (250) 336-2231 for more info


Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Free Aquasize class
Comox Valley Aquatic Centre   9:15 am – 10:15 am - Call (250) 334-9622 for more info


Wednesday, May  9, 2012
Free Zumba class
Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre (Multipurpose Hall) 5 – 6 pm - Call (250) 338-5371 for more info


Thursday, May 10, 2012
Free drop-ins to the Fitness Room
Black Creek Community Association  9 am – 1 pm, and 4 – 8 pm - Call (250) 337-5190  for more info

Friday, May 11, 2012
Free Mighty Mix fitness class
Comox Community Centre  9 – 10 am - Call (250) 339-2255 for more info


And don’t forget about our second annual FREE Walk and Wheel-athon at the Courtenay Airpark, 10:30 am on  May 12th.  Run, walk, ride, inline skate, or scooter your way to fitness!! Great prizes and tons of fun for the whole family, including a youth BMX bike courtesy of Mountain City Cycle! Dogs on leashes welcome. For more info, call Active Comox Valley at (250) 890-9116.

DID YOU KNOW?

There are many ways to get active at little or no cost in the Comox Valley. Round up your friends, family and co-workers and get moving — it’s social and fun and won’t put a dent in your wallet or schedule!

GET IN SHAPE WITH ACV'S LENDING LIBRARY!

ACV is excited to launch our new lending library for all ages!  Borrow one of two WiiSports consoles - plus a choice of games including WiiFit Plus or Dance Dance Revolution - and a choice of fitness bins of equipment to help you incorporate activity into your day, either on your own or with friends and family. The lending library is free, however a credit card deposit is required in case of damage or lost items ($25 for the bins, $200 for the WiiSports). Items may be borrowed for a two-week period by calling the Comox Valley Sports Centre at (250) 334-9622, ext. 233 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Ask for the Nordic Walking Bin (two pairs of Nordic walking poles, two pedometers), Family Picnic Bin (adult and child sized baseball gloves and baseballs, football, Frisbee, playgound ball, soccer ball), the Workout Bin (resistance tubing, weighted resistance ball, weights, jump rope, Total Body Toner DVD, pedometer), or the Older Adult Bin (pedometer, light walking weights, and power walking and resistance exercises DVDs).

ACV LAUNCHES NEW SPEAKERS BUREAU

Is your organization looking for some free wellness advice? We have a list of health, wellness and fitness professionals who can visit your club, school or workplace to pass along tips on how to enjoy an active, healthy lifestyle. Call Robyn, ACV Coordinator, at (250) 890-9116 to learn more.

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Even More Free and Low-cost Activities to Get Active! Check out the interactive map on the left of this page to get directions on where to find these awesome outdoor recreation facilities!

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