Thank you for attending In Motion today.
St John's Ambulance Dog Therapy Program
We enjoyed a unique presentation this past Tuesday. Volunteers with St John's Ambulance attended our program with Max and Cinnabun to talk about their Pet Therapy Program.
Our Walking Soccer Team played against the Oakville Walking Soccer Team yesterday. It was a great rematch - and great competition. Well done to our Pickering Silver Lighting Team Players: Audrey, Chris, Owen Rick, Peter, Wolfgang, Jim, Jonathan & Devon!
Thank you Barbara!
Barbara Twinner has been leading the Raised Garden Bed Summer Planting Project this past month. Thank you so much for the time you have put into acquiring plants and planting them in our flower bed. Thank you for helping to make our Pickering Soccer Centre look beautiful!!
Next Week
Mental Health
Mental illnesses can take many forms, just as physical illnesses do. Mental illnesses are still feared and misunderstood by many people, but the fear will disappear as people learn more about them. Ioanna will be returning this week to lead a discussion about Mental Health Issues. Let's Talk!!
In Our Community
There are limited spaces left for the BBQ
on June 26th.
In Motion Summer Meet Up
The last day of this session of In Motion will be Tuesday June 26th. We will miss you over the summer so - Let's Meet Up!!

Save the Date

Tuesday July 17
Walk the Rouge with Barbara

Tuesday July 31
Ajax Casino Eat & Play 10:30 am

Tuesday August 14
Westney Heights - Golf Simulator or Fitness Activity, Coffee & Tour

More details to come....
Walk the Dome
Walk the Dome will continue for the summer months. Join us Monday & Friday mornings from 9:00 am - 10:30 am. $3.00 per visit or $25.00 for an 11 pass.
Walking Soccer
Walking Soccer will continue this summer. Join us on Friday mornings from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Drop in Fee is $5.00.
BioPed Footcar - Giving Back
BioPed Footcare Clinics collect used shoes to help change the lives of those less fortunate. Together with Soles4Souls™ , BioPed Footcare puts your generously donated shoes towards sustainable solutions, such as a micro-enterprise program that educates people on how to create their own, self-sufficient operation, providing them with dignity and a way out of poverty. Help us reach our goal of collecting 250,000 pairs of used shoes to help change their lives! Read on to learn how your used shoes impact the lives of those who need them…
Dear Community member:
 
You’re invited to help shape the future of the Pickering Public Library!
Come and share your experiences of using the library amongst other Pickering citizens as we dream of the future of the library together. Between now and the middle of June, we’re hosting small group discussions with up to 25 people. We want to include many diverse voices and opinions in these discussions—even if you don’t currently use the library often or at all.
  
On June 14 and 15th, we’ll be hosting three events focused on the needs of particular groups within our community as a way for us to:
• Listen
• Understand your experience of services
• Understand your needs of services
• Learn of your ideas on how to improve services
 
You have been invited to participate in Stakeholder Lab #3
 
Lab 3: Boomers / Seniors / Healthy Aging/Age-Friendly Services
Date: June 15th
Time: 10:00 – 11:30
Location: City of Pickering Tower Room
 
What we learn from your experiences, needs and ideas will inform the future of the Pickering Public Library. Hope to see you there! 
June is Seniors’ Month
"Now’s the Time to Start Something New"!
In honor of this theme, the City’s Fitness Services will be offering free workshops throughout the month of June, at various community centres, showcasing some of our new and exciting adult 55+ group fitness programs. See poster for specific program details
In addition, we invite you to join us as we celebrate Seniors Month with the Seniors Month Big Band event, taking place Sunday, June 10, 2018, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Pickering Recreation Complex. This event features the George Lake Big Band for your listening and/or dancing pleasure. Tickets are on sale now at George Ashe Library & Community Centre, East Shore Community Centre or the Pickering Recreation Complex. Tickets are $6.50 each – get yours today to avoid disappointment! We will be awarding the City of Pickering Senior of the Year with both the Provincial and Municipal Awards during the band intermission at the event.
SUP for Seniors
Tammy here. During the summer months, you will likely spot me out on Frenchman's Bay or on Lake Ontario - I love to SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board). I wanted to pass this along in case anyone else might be interested.

Surf the Greats is organzing SUP for Seniors in Toronto. This 2-hour program is designed to introduce Seniors to world of stand-up paddle boarding. With a focus on slow, gentle and easy movements, it’s a great way to improve balance, strength and flexibility on the water!

This once per month, 2-hour experience includes a safety lesson, basic SUP skills, proper positioning on the board, easy paddling techniques, and some light stretching. Bring yourself or a group of friends and enjoy the feeling of freedom on the water, while having a ton of fun!

Surf the Greats instructors are certified by Paddle Canada, the International Surfing Association and Yoga Alliance.

DURATION: 2 hours $55.00

INCLUDES:

- SUP Boards, paddles, personal flotation devices, leashes, as well as wetsuits and booties (if necessary)
- Dry bag for personal belongings
- Dry land lesson covering safety, techniques, and proper paddling
- In water lesson expanding on your knowledge from the dry land lesson

To find out more: (647) 479-8969
Tammy Lyle-Gravlev
Community Programs Coordinator

T: 905.831.9803 x 210