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Tuesday, January 6th - Saturday January 10th
– SWIMMING LESSONS BEGIN – A new set of
swimming lessons begins this week. To book, please call
595-SWIM
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Tuesday January 20th, 5-6pm –
STROKE CLINIC – A swimming instructor will be
on deck to offer free stroke tips and correction to
swimmers during the 5pm swim
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Teen Skate - Fridays, 7:45-9:30pm
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Winter Luau Skate - Sunday
January 25th, Family Skate Noon-2:45pm; Everyone
Welcome Skate 3-4:30pm. Come dressed in your
best beach wear. Enjoy punch and Hawaiian music!
Tournaments
at Oak Bay Recreation Centre thru January 18:
• Jan 5-11 Bays United Seniors soccer tournament
in Indoor Sport's Field
• Jan 16-18 Pacific Cup Old-timers Hockey Tournament
in Arena
Healthy
Adults... Whether at work or at home, healthy
eating can keep your energy going all day – and
your waistline under control. This seminar highlights
which foods to choose – and how to avoid those
you shouldn’t – so that you enjoy sustained
energy at work and still have plenty left over for the
gym or an evening with family and friends. More
Information
Healthy
Families... Feeding the family is both art
and science. Children who eat family meals together
tend to have less eating disorders, less obesity, and
higher academic achievement.
This seminar discusses label reading, meal planning
and offers loads of tips that will inspire you to take
your family’s nutrition to the next level. This
session is designed for parents of children up to 12
years of age.
· Wed Jan 14, 7-8pm, Oak Bay Recreation Centre,
83832 More
Information
Healthy
Aging... We will discuss key nutrients important
for healthy aging and prevention of disease and will
provide tasty and nutritious recipes and shopping ideas
for eating well as we get older and smart use of supplements.
This session is designed for those 40+ who are looking
to avoid those future aches, pains and blood pressure
issues. · Wed Jan 7, 11am-12pm, Monterey Recreation
Centre, 83833 More
Information
Healthy
Youth... Curious about the amount of protein
an average teen should eat? Which foods are best before
and after sports? What about which fast food restaurants
are the best?
This seminar covers everything about healthy eating
for energy, brains and brawn – foods to limit,
foods to load up on and a look at healthy fast foods,
beverages and supplements. This session is designed
for those 12-17 years of age. More
Information
If
your Workplace would like a seminar,
please inquire.
These
programs are designed and delivered by leading edge
dietitians and nutritionists. Participants will be eligible
to win one of two $20 Thrifty Food gift cards as well
as the option to sign up for a shopping tour at Thrifty
Foods.
New
parents will be able to try drop-in fitness and health
activities with a new pass
good for five free admissions to any Greater Victoria
Recreation Centre. More
Information.
If
you want to encourage friends or family to use Recreation
Oak Bay or even to learn how to play tennis, consider
a Gift Card as a present this year. If friends or family
are stuck for gift ideas, please let anyone and everyone
know about these new and very flexible gifts!!
These
cards can be used for nearly anything - at all
Oak Bay Recreation Centres... for
drop-ins, courses, court rentals,
lessons and merchandise.
Available
for any amount from $10-$250. As they are used,
the purchase value is removed from the amount on the
card until you have used it all. Pick one up at any
Oak Bay Recreation Centre reception desk!
With
the redevelopment of the Oak Bay Recreation Centre, there
is an opportunity to celebrate the people focus of the Recreation
Centre and have an individual or organization's name show
as a lasting legacy of support for this community facility.
As part of the redevelopment, the new lobby features a stylized
Recognition Tree that showcases the generosity of donors toward
the newly renovated centre. Levels
of Donation:
For
donations of $100 or more, donors can have their names engraved
on stylized leaves and receive an oak leaf lapel pin. All
donations are tax deductible. Donations of less than $100
are welcome and tax receipts will be issued for all donations
of over $10.
Where
to donate: Donations may be made at the Reception desk at
Henderson, Monterey, and Oak Bay Recreation Centre. Please
note that donations are also being accepted at the Oak Bay
Municipal Hall.
Come
and have fun, relax and unwind in one of the most beautiful
communities on Vancouver Island.
Healthy
Adults... Whether at work or at home, healthy
eating can keep your energy going all day – and
your waistline under control. This seminar highlights
which foods to choose – and how to avoid those
you shouldn’t – so that you enjoy sustained
energy at work and still have plenty left over for the
gym or an evening with family and friends. 
Healthy
Families... Feeding the family is both art
and science. Children who eat family meals together
tend to have less eating disorders, less obesity, and
higher academic achievement. 
Healthy
Aging... We will discuss key nutrients important
for healthy aging and prevention of disease and will
provide tasty and nutritious recipes and shopping ideas
for eating well as we get older and smart use of supplements.
Healthy
Youth... Curious about the amount of protein
an average teen should eat? Which foods are best before
and after sports? What about which fast food restaurants
are the best? 
