Panorama Recreation Centre The Joy of Activities Al Fresco by Jo Barnes
How do you walk? Do you power walk
or more of a slow walk? How about trying a Nordic walk? An increasingly popular activity, Nordic Pole Walking, a type of fitness walking using specially designed Nordic poles, is one of many outdoor recreational activities offered by Panorama Recreation. Exercising outdoors provides a host of physical benefits like lowering blood pressure, helping maintain a healthy body weight and decreasing the risk of chronic disease, diabetes and osteoporosis. Whether it's walking, hiking, biking, paddling or some other outside recreational activity, an outdoor setting offers social and mental benefits too. It can improve your mental outlook, reduce your stress levels and improve creativity and self esteem. The Saanich Peninsula boasts numerous beaches, hiking trails and parks where you can stretch your legs, unwind and meet up with friends and neighbours. Come enjoy a free class in Nordic Pole Walking on April 4. Poles are provided at no charge. After you've learned some basics, continue on at the regular Thursday sessions April 11 to 25. Pole walking uses 90% of the body's muscles, improves posture and reduces stress on knees and hips, so it's an excellent cardiovascular workout. You'll "net" some amazing new skills in Intro to Fly Fishing (age 18+) on April 6. Professional Fly Fishing Guide Ian Muirhead will
teach you basics on casting, fly selection, entomology, knots and equipment as well as strategies for catching salmon and trout in both salt and fresh water. How about combining fitness with an opportunity to appreciate and understand our feathered friends? In "How to Identify Birds" (age 18+) from April 21 to 28, participants will travel to various local sites to search for, observe and identify birds in their natural habitats. A fun way to connect with other families, Parent & Baby Hiking from April 10 to May 8 is a moderate hike on a local trail. Parents need to be able to carry their baby for at least 90 minutes over uneven terrain. Children too can enjoy fresh air and the many benefits of outdoor recreation. The extremely popular Panorama Forest Explorers (preschool age three to five), running April 2 to 16, enables little ones to engage with the natural world through art, music, physical education, dramatic play and literature. Spring Break Camps guarantee plenty of outdoor fun. Outdoor Explorers offers kids age eight to 12 lots of adventure opportunities including beachcombing and hiking. Spring Seekers for children age five to seven offers creative crafts and dynamic games each week as well as a couple of out-trips to local sites. Whether you hike the Peninsula trails or explore the shores of the ocean, you'll be refreshed and revitalized. And Panorama's outdoor recreational programs are the perfect springboard to get you there!
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