Public Service Announcement

 

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia and the Cape Breton Island Hoppers are teaming up to bring an evening of information on walking comfort.

June 16^th, 2008

7:00 pm

Westmount Ysmen’s Hall

Westmount Road

Guest speakers:

Marvin MacLean- Podiatrist on  the right footwear for your feet

Paula Kennedy-Petley- Certified Bra Specialist on the right garment for good posture.

Tea will be served.

For more information contact:

Claire MacLean 539-8293 

Or email:  cmaclean@heartandstroke.ns.ca

Go to the new Pod Cast system that has been introduced on the Heart and Stroke web site:

www.heartandstroke.ns.ca/podcasts

THE 2008 CVF POST CONVENTION LIGHTHOUSE BUS TOUR COMING TO CAPE BRETON ISLAND

   

Waves splashing the shoreline at Louisbourg!

After the 2008 CVF Convention and Annual General Meeting in Wolfville NS, a bus tour group of the Atlantic Provinces lighthouses will be arriving in Cape Breton for a two day walk event.

Two tour buses of 82 enthusiastic walkers will arrive in Baddeck on Wednesday the 28 May, at the Inverrary Inn, at approximately 5:30 PM and at 6:00 PM the group will do a 10k walk event in and around and through the Village of Baddeck.

The Walk leaders for this event will be The CBIH club president Joe MacKinnon and the Clubs Vice President Elsie Buck who are traveling with the bus group.

On Thursday morning the 29th of May the tour will continue to Louisbourg for a 10k walk event to the Louisbourg Lighthouse and a tour of the fortress.

CBIH club members and any of our friends who would like to walk with the group and show some Cape Breton hospitality to our visitors are encouraged to join the walkers, many of whom are from the USA, Europe and other parts of Canada.

 

• Baddeck, Wednesday, 28 May 6:00pm, Park at the Tourist Info Centre

 

• Louisbourg, Thursday, 29 May 10:00am, Meet the bus at Pecks Store, however we may have to park along the street or at the Seafoods Products parking lot as we have in the past off Main Street.

PODCAST FOR HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION

The Heart and Stroke Foundation have launched a podcast site to assist in a healthier lifestyle:

Claire MacLean

Community Health Promotion Coordinator

Heart and Stroke Foundation NS

539-8293

cmaclean@heartandstroke.ns.ca

We have launched our first research-focused podcasts | Learn more about the series and meet some of our researchers. www.heartandstroke.ns.ca/podcasts

ANNUAL NATIONAL WALKING WEEKEND EVENT

 

THE CBIH WILL ONCE AGAIN PARTICIPATE IN THE ANNUAL NATIONAL WALKING WEEKEND THAT IS HELD ACROSS CANADA BY PARTICIPATING CVF CLUBS.

OUR GROUP GUIDED WALK EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE:

WHEN: MONDAY 19 MAY @ 2:00 PM

WHERE: MIRA PROVINCIAL PARK, 439 BRICKYARD ROAD, ALBERT BRIDGE

 WALK DISTANCE: 10K or an optional 5K

Walk Leader for this event is Shirley Pettigrew

More detailed information is found on the Calendar of Events:

www.capebretonislandhoppers.com

“The Phoenix rises from the Blossom Walks”

The Volkssport Clubs of South Vancouver Island are excited to announce:

“The Phoenix rises from the Blossom Walks”

The popular Victoria International Walking Festival ran for ten years and was a major success.

Over a thousand people attended from all over the world and enjoyed the famous Blossom Walks.

Now, the three Volkssport clubs of Victoria are staging a brand new Volkssport event based upon the beautiful Blossom Walks.

We invite you to enjoy the same walks in a simpler, more intimate Volkssport setting.

Where? Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

When? April 17, 18 &19, 2009

What? 5K, 10K, 21K, 32K and 42K walks

How much? Only $2 per walk

Mark your calendars now for this reincarnation of the famous Victoria Blossom Walks

The Garden City Wanderers Volkssport Club, the Victoria ‘Y’ Volkssport Club and the Juan de Fuca Pathfinders Volkssport Club will jointly host this exciting Festival in the spring of 2009

Highlights will include:

· 5 and 10km walks on Friday afternoon followed by an informal meet and greet party – nibblies and cash bar

· 5, 10, 10, 32 and 42km walks on Saturday followed by a casual get-together in downtown Victoria

· 5, 10 and 21km walks on Sunday followed by a no host lunch and bar

We hope you will join us in Victoria next spring and explore the beautiful city of Victoria when its blossom trees and spring flowers are in full bloom.

We’ll announce further details as soon as they are ready.

Email vvpf@telus.net or phone 250 598 4316 for more information

David Cattrall, Chair, Victoria Volkssport Phoenix Festival Society

MEETING FOR THE CAPE BRETON COUNTY TRAILS ASSOCIATION

The CBCTA meeting, originally scheduled in March, will be held on Thursday, May 22, 6:30 p.m., in the Community Room, Civic Centre.  For more information, contact Jamie Whitters at 563-5071 or me at 563-5512.

Thanks!

Heather

There is much exciting news on the trail front, and we invite you to be part of it. You are invited to attend a meeting of the Cape Breton County Trails Association on Thursday, May 22, 6:30 p.m., in the Community Room on the lower floor of the Civic Centre, 320 Esplanade, Sydney.

The purpose of the meeting is to re-group this Association. With a decreasing membership base, the Association hasn’t had an election for a number of years, and has been diminishing in organizational activities. Our existing executive members look forward to “new blood” to continue with trail development in this region.

The purpose of the Cape Breton County Trails Association is to

1) develop, promote and maintain area trails;

2) further the communication, understanding and co-operation among trail users and user groups in this area;

3) work towards the wise development, high standard maintenance, and responsible use of trails in this County, which may include: monitoring and reporting the state of trails in this county; Initiate and coordinate trail maintenance and development work projects; encourage coordination of trail development, management and promotion efforts throughout the County; and contribute to public education on trails and trail related topics.

Over the past few years, several changes have taken place in trail development throughout the province. The K-class road issues are finally being addressed, with many trail groups successful with their applications to use these roads as part of their trails. The OHV Advisory Fund is now available for groups building and/or maintaining motorized multi-use trails. Other agencies are also providing funds for other types of trails.

The Cape Breton County Trails Association is an organization inclusive of all types of trails. Various trail development organizations have made presentations to us over the years, and we’ve tried to assist these groups with some support. Some groups are developing pedestrian trails, some are developing cycling/pedestrian trails, others are doing off-highway vehicle trails. Our region is big enough to accommodate various types of trails, and if we pool our creative and leadership resources, we can help each other create the trails we want.

We look forward to seeing you on May 22.  If you plan to attend this meeting, or if you have any questions, please contact Jamie at 563-5071 or Heather at 563-5512.

cc Rod MacArthur, Treasurer

Heather MacDougall, Program Coordinator
CBRM Recreation Department
320 Esplanade
Sydney, N.S.  B1P 7B9
1-902-563-5512
hgmacdougall@cbrm.ns.ca