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National Health and Fitness Day
June 3, 2023
WHEREAS: Canada by nature offers abundant recreational and fitness opportunities through such things as our mountains, oceans, lakes, forests, parks, and wilderness; and
WHEREAS: Canada is facing an inactivity crisis with daily physical activity on the decline and preventable illness on the rise; and
WHEREAS: National Health and Fitness Day (NHFD) is an initiative to challenge Canada to become the fittest nation on earth, starting with making the first Saturday every June, the day when Canadians get out and get active in any way they wish; and
WHEREAS: The National Health and Fitness Day Act, Bill S-211, became law in December 2014, establishing a national day to promote health and fitness for all Canadians; and
WHEREAS: On Saturday, June 3, Canadians from coast to coast are invited and encouraged to get up, get out, and get active to show their support of this massive movement around movement; and
WHEREAS: The BWG Leisure Centre offers a friendly environment, a versatile fitness centre, and affordable membership which collectively contribute toward a positive health and fitness experience that all residents can enjoy; and
WHEREAS: BWG is committed to supporting National Health and Fitness Day annually and encourages residents to participate in local fitness activities on June 3rd, and beyond.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That His Worship Mayor James Leduc and Members of Council proclaim June 3, 2023, as National Health and Fitness Day in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
Please Join us for Free Fitness Classes at the Library West Lawn
8:00 – 8:30 am: Cycle with Ryan (pre-booking required)
8:45 – 9:15 am: Stretch with Anita
9:30 – 10:00 am: Bollywood with Dolly
10:00 – 10:45 am: Physical 471 (pre-booking required)
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