Getting Around our City - Walking - Community Clubs
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Community Clubs

Achilles Track Club
Goals of this all ages and all abilities club include: Assisting all persons with disabilities to enjoy running for health in a social environment. Achilles is based in Toronto but holds many events in Southern Ontario.

Running Room -Peterborough
Find out about the Running Room's walking program. Contact them at 210 Hunter Street West, Peterborough, 876-8605.

YMCA
Contact the local Peterborough YMCA for programs suitable to your interests and abilities. Many programs do not require full membership. The YMCA is located at 123 Aylmer St. South, Peterborough, 748 -9622.

Canadian Diabetes Association
The Canadian Diabetes Association fully endorses walking as a gentle, effective component of diabetes management. Contact the Peterborough area Canadian Diabetes Association for information about walking and diabetes: 294 Rink Street, Peterborough, 742-2733, diabetes@trytel.net This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association - Peterborough Club
Through the winter, the club conducts easy walks on Wednesdays, generally on trails in Peterborough. On weekends, the club hosts more extensive hikes or links with other GHTA affiliated clubs. Contact Doreen Cole at 745-9713 or Thea Jenkins at 742-4009.

Buckhorn Community Centre Walkers - 657-8833.

Apsley Easy Walkers - Contact Roy Allen at 656-1791 for more information.

 

Mall Walking Clubs:

Lansdowne Place Mall Walking Club
Contact: Lansdowne Place
748-3555

Peterborough Square Mall Walking Club
For further information call the Canadian Diabetes Association at 742-2733.

The Portage Place Mall Walkers will hold their fall kick-off at centre court, Portage Place Mall, Tuesday from 8 a. m. until 9:30 p. m. Join the group for coffee, muffins and get your Mall Walkers starter kit. The Portage Mall Walkers walk daily in the mall from Monday to Friday, 7 a. m. until 9:30 a. m., during the fall and winter.

For further information call the Canadian Diabetes Association at 742-2733.

*If you would like your walking club added to our list please contact Donald Fraser
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