Health Unit Issues Challenge

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit and Sport North Bay have issued a challenge for area residents to get up of the couch and get moving for the health of it.

Recognising the importance of physical activity to be healthy and strong the Health Unit and Sport North Bay have partnered for the challenge and have a number of events running May 17th to June 3rd .

Full Details are contained in the release below.

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The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit and Sport North Bay are challenging residents across the district to get moving and improve their health in the “Let’s get moving … for the health of it!” Challenge from May 17 to June 3.

Residents can take part in the Challenge by joining one of the many free or low-cost scheduled activities and then completing a ballot. Various community businesses and recreation facilities are providing active events for residents during the Challenge. The ballots will be available at all events for participants to complete for a chance to win prizes.

Participants can also walk, bike, play with their kids, play a sport, or create their own physical activity with family or friends. As well, many businesses and schools have organized activities for their staff and students.
“This is a great opportunity to get active and enjoy some quality time with family, co-workers and friends,” said Michelle Cundari, community health promoter with the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit.

“Everyone needs physical activity to be healthy and strong and this is a great time to take the first step to try something new. It’s actually easier than people think!”

Schedules of the events are available through the Health Unit at www.nbdhu.on.ca , or by calling 474-1400 or 1-800-563-2808, ext 2373 or from any of the participating organizations hosting events.

Participating businesses and organizations include Tim Horton’s, North Bay Disc Golf, Capitol Centre, Dunchurch Community Centre, Near North District School Board, Ministry of Health Promotion – Sports & Rec Branch, Discovery Routes Trails Organization City of North Bay Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services, Gateway Walkers, Goodlife Fitness , Township of East Ferris, North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce, North Bay & District Chiropractors Society, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Laurier Woods, Magnetawan Area Business Association, North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority, North Bay Tennis Club, YMCA, Run/Walk 4 Patrick, Parry Sound Active Transportation Committee, and Burk’s Falls Recreation Committee.

For more information about the “Let’s get moving … for the health of it!” Challenge, call Michelle Cundari, at (705) 474-1400 or 1-800-563-2808, ext 2373.

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