Centre de santé communautaire CHIGAMIK Community Health Centre
Service: Nordic Pole Walking Group, Bayshore Dr. - Midland
Record #:
MID0116
Last Modified:
24 Mar 2023
Last Full Update:
07 Jan 2021
Description
| Description (Service) | Nordic Pole Walking is an alternative to regular walking and provides increased health benefits such as increased cardiovascular health and improved strength, posture, balance, and mobility
Program brings people together with an instructor once a week during spring summer and fall to walk various trails in the local community and surrounding areas. Spare sets of Nordic poles are available for usage by those who do not own their own. |
Service Details
| Public Comments | Program is on hold during covid-19 |
| Hours | Pole Walking occurs every Wed from 11 am-12 noon.Chigamik's hours: Mon, Thu, Fri 8:30 am-4 pm * Tue 1 pm-7:30 pm * Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm * closed daily from 12 noon-1 pmProgram runs Apr-Oct. It's simply a drop-in, no registration required. |
| Areas Served | Christian Island ; Midland ; Penetanguishene ; Tay ; Tiny ; Christian Island ; Midland ; Penetanguishene ; Tay ; Tiny |
| Eligibility | Adults seeking improvement to their physical health. |
| Application | Call or go to website to register |
| Languages | English; French |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Site Location | Locations of the walks are: Little Lake Park in Midland, Rotary Park in Penetanguishene and Midland Town Dock. |
| Located In Community | Midland |
| Address & Map | 287 Bayshore Dr 2nd Floor Midland, ON Canada L4R 0H1 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-527-4154 |
| Fax | 705 527-2870 |
| admin@chigamik.ca | |
| Website | www.chigamik.ca/blog/event/nordic-pole-walking-group |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHIGAMIK?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/CHIGAMIK YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCOj6e7oww6Tl8igcfaXh4A |
| Primary Contact | Renee Scruton, Physiotherapist; Phone: 705-527-4154 ext 249; Email: Renee.Scruton@chigamik.ca |
| Mailing Address | 287 Bayshore Dr 2nd Floor Midland, ON Canada L4R 0H1 |