Monday, September 26, 2011

oct. 3rd to 9th is National "in motion" week!

From October 3rd to the 9th, 2011, Southwestern (SWO) Ontario in motion is celebrating National “in motion” week! National in motion Week is also celebrated in communities across Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and New Brunswick and it is the 4th year of promoting in motion in Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton. SWOntario in motion is the health promotion strategy that tries to get people moving in Windsor and Essex County. Join in motion partners at community events to celebrate and promote physical activity!

In motion Awards Ceremony

On Monday, October 3rd, the 2011 SWOntario in motion Awards Ceremony will be part of the Active Communities Summit hosted at the Canadian Transportation Museum. The award recipients will be announced during this special event at 10 am.

12 o’clock Walk around Windsor-Essex

On Wednesday, October 5, 2011 in motion partners are hosting a 12’oclock walk around Windsor-Essex at noon. Registered facilities can be found at http://www.swontarioinmotion.ca/InMotionWeekWalk. Participating partners such as: the City of Windsor, Town of Essex, Town of Lakeshore, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, Municipality of Leamington, City Centre Health Care, and All Saints’ Church will host walks at many of their locations around Windsor-Essex County. Participate in this walk to show your support for more active communities in Windsor-Essex. Walkers will receive an in motion participant prize, and enter into a grand prize draw in Windsor-Essex County for a Wii system. This event will engage community partners and residents to show their support for a healthier, more active Windsor-Essex County.

About Southwestern Ontario in motion:

Launched in 2008, Southwestern Ontario in motion combines local and regional resources and builds on partnerships to promote physical activity to everyone across Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton. Partners, including municipalities, the health units, community organizations and the University of Windsor are involved and host events and programs to encourage physical activity and healthy living. The next events will be the Souper Skate in January 2012 and Family in motion Day on February 20, 2012. Visit www.swontarioinmotion.ca to find out more about where to be active your community.

by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

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