Move for Health Week 2013
Move for Health Week is May 6 - 10 - we encourage you to get out and get active!2013 Move for Health Week Events
Celebrate World Move for Health Day with an entire week of events highlighting the benefits of healthy active living!
Try out one of the fitness classes being offered at community recreation facilities across the city throughout the week, learn something new at one of the scheduled Speaker Series events, support your kids to be active one hour a day as part of the school challenge and come to Minoru Park for the Move for Health Festival on Friday evening, featuring activities for all ages!
Move for Health Week BrochureCheck back regularly for updated event details and schedule.
Presenting Sponsor
The City of Richmond’s Move for Health Week initiative is presented by Shaw Communications, with support from BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) and Healthy Families BC and with the Richmond Review as a media partner. Move for Health Week activities are delivered in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health, the Richmond School District, the City’s Community Association partners and local sports organizations.
Move for Health Day Celebration
Move for Health Festival
Speaker Series
School Challenge
Community/Workplace Challenge
Move for Health Day Celebration
Celebrate World Move for Health Day on Friday May 10! Richmond will be the BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) provincial launch site for Move for Health Day.
Daytime activities
| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Visit Community Booths |
| 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm | Warm Up |
| 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm | Mayor's address and Walk with the Mayor Mayor Brodie will lead a walk around Minoru Park |
Date: Friday, May 10
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Minoru Park
Richmond is the BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) provincial launch site for Move for Health Day! Celebrate with other members of the community and find out why Richmond is the best place to get active!
Event highlights include:
- Mayor’s Address/Opening Ceremony
- Provincial Move for Health Day launch – announcement from BCRPA CEO Suzanne Strutt
- Main Stage Programming, including high energy dance performances and the Tropitonics Steel Band
- Roving entertainment, including the City’s newest mascot, “Active Jack”
- Interactive activities and exhibits, with more than 20 community organizations offering “try-it” activities that highlight the wide range of opportunities for physical activity available in Richmond
- ParticipACTION Funmobile on site
- Two of the Lower Mainland’s most popular healthy food trucks
Move for Health Speaker Series
The City of Richmond and its community partners bring you the following "Move for Health" activities and speaking events.
Move for Health Week Brochure
All sessions with an accompanying # require registration. Please register at 604-276-4300 or at www.richmond.ca/register.
Monday May 6
Eating for Brain Health
Thompson Community Centre – 5151 Granville Avenue
Learn about foods, nutrients, lifestyle modifications and Chinese medicine to improve brain health from prevention of dementia, to improved sleep, energy, cognition and stress tolerance.
10:30-11:30am FREE #343408
Speedminton Demo
Richmond Centre for Disability - 100 - 5671 No.3 Road
Discover this new form of badminton without a net. Register at 604-232-2404.
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Lost Adventures of Childhood – Video and Discussion
Richmond Cultural Centre - Performance Hall – 7700 Minoru Gate
This session will include a showing of the documentary produced by Sunday Night Entertainment that examines the impact of the loss of unstructured free play on children. When the value of play is not understood, the educational performance and mental health of children may be affected. Learn about the importance of play in the development of children becoming well-balanced adults. An open discussion will follow the video presentation.
6:15-7:45pm FREE #345658
Tuesday May 7
Dance Moves Fitness
Thompson Community Centre Gymnasium - 5151 Granville Avenue
Listen to great music and get fit at the same time. Come out and enjoy this fun dance aerobics class. This class is suitable for all fitness levels.
10:30-11:30am FREE Drop in
Walking & Wheeling Group
Richmond Centre for Disability - 100 - 5671 No.3 Road
12:30-2:30pm FREE
Tai Chi in the Park
Garden City Park – 6620 Garden City Road
Tai Chi basics for all ages.
1:30-2:15pm Free #335315
Healthy Snacks for Kids
Steveston Community Centre – Kitchen – 4111 Moncton Street
Children aged 6-12 years learn to make healthy snacks – and go home with samples!
3:30 - 4:30 pm FREE #335359
Wednesday May 8
Supersplash Challenge
Minoru Aquatic Centre – 7560 Minoru Gate
Splash around the world in the fun shallow water class, with multiple instructors and music from around the world! Enjoy refreshments and prizes after class. This is a BCRPA Move for Health Day, with support from Healthy Families BC, activity.
9:00-11:00am Drop-in fee or valid Aquatic Pass
Meditation for Healthy Living
Steveston Community Centre - Japanese Cultural Centre – 4111 Moncton Street
Meditation made easy. Learn how to get started.
10:00-10:45am FREE #335312
Martial Arts
Richmond Centre for Disability - 100 - 5671 No.3 Road
Adapted Taekwondo instructed by Sirota’s Alchemy.
10:00-11:00am FREE (first time)
Nordic pole walking and outdoor senior workout
West Richmond Community Centre– 9180 No. 1 Road
Learn how to turn walking into a total body exercise with pole walking. Meet in lobby.
11:00am-12:00pm Free #337558
Adult Drop in Hockey
Richmond Ice Centre – 14140 Triangle Road
Recreational hockey for those 19 years and older. No registration required.
11:30am-1:30pm FREE Drop in
Come Try Broomball!
Richmond Ice Centre - 14140 Triangle Road
Learn the basics of this on-ice game, created in Canada. All equipment provided. No registration required.
1:00-2:00pm FREE Drop in
Physical Literacy for Children - Discussion for parents
Cambie Community Centre – 12800 Cambie Road
Learn simple yet very important techniques to help children become physically literate and healthier. This new movement increases competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments.
6:30-7:30pm FREE #339823
Thursday May 9
Physical Activity and the Fountain of Youth
Minoru Place Activity Centre - Room M1 – 7660 Minoru Gate
Presented by the Falls Prevention Team, Oasis and Alzheimer Society
Learn how physical activity can be ‘protective’ for a variety of diseases in terms of body, mind and soul. No registration required.
1:00-3:00pm FREE Drop in
Physical Literacy for Children - Discussion for parents
Hamilton Community Centre Board Room – 5140 Smith Drive
Learn simple yet very important techniques to help children become physically literate and healthier. This new movement increases competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments.
6:30-7:30pm FREE #343208
Breaking Down the Barriers to Movement
Minoru Place Activity Centre - Room M1 - 7600 Minoru Gate
Our busy lifestyles create numerous barriers to exercising on a regular basis. Invisible Illness Advocate and Facilitator Dave Thomson reveals the challenges he faces every day of his life. Dave has survived with debilitating chronic fatigue and pain for over 13 years. Presented by Richmond Centre for Disability.
6:30-8:00pm Register at 604-232-2404
Friday May 10
Spinning
South Arm Community Centre - 8880 Williams Road
Call 604-718-8488 to reserve a bike.
Rise & Ride
7:15-8:00am FREE
Spin - Strength & Stretch
9:30-10:30am FREE
Reel Riding
5:15-6:00pm FREE
Zumba and Zumba Toning
South Arm Community Centre – 8880 Williams Road
Have fun learning Zumba and Zumba toning!
Zumba
9:00-9:45am FREE #336458
Zumba Toning
9:45-10:30am FREE #336508
4:00-5:00pm FREE #336509
Get on the Ball and Move for Health Day
Thompson Community Centre – 5151 Granville Avenue
Learn how to use the exercise ball to condition core muscles. Improve balance, posture, strength and flexibility for all round results. Prizes included! No registration required.
9:15-10:15am FREE Drop in
Check back regularly for updated event details and schedule.
School Challenge
Make sure your school classroom is moving for health!! Students can check off each day they are active for at least one hour on the in-class Activity Tracker (supplied to all classrooms). All participating classes will be entered into a draw for a Community Recreation Services prize package!
Come to the Move for Health Festival on Friday May 10 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Minoru Park for the prize draw and lots of fun activities for the whole family.
Art Challenge
How do you "move for health"?
Download the Art Challenge and draw a picture to show how you move for health! Bring your completed artwork to the Move for Health Festival on Friday May 10 between 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Minoru Park to meet Active Jack and pick up your Active Jack tattoo! All posters will be displayed onsite at the event.
Community/Workplace Challenge
Did you know that being active for at least 150 minutes per week can help you improve your health and fitness, strength and self-confidence?
All community members and workplaces are encouraged to be active during Move For Health Week! To participate in the Community/Workplace Challenge, download and print the Community/ Workplace Challenge Activity Tracker. Bring your organization's completed chart to add to the mural at the Move for Health Festival on May 10 at Minoru Park!
Results will be viewable at www.richmond.ca/moveforhealth and all participating organizations will be eligible for a draw prize and bragging rights!
For more information about Move For Health Day events in your area or to register for the Community/ Workplace Challenge, please email MoveForHealth@richmond.ca.
