he City of Ottawa's Active Living Club's Fall Hiking Program starts Monday September 11 and new participants are welcome to join the fun at any time.
The program is designed for people age 60+ to enjoy the great outdoors in a safe, healthy and fun-filled environment.
There are three levels of hikes each week:
Individuals are encouraged to come out on the days they are most comfortable with, to walk at their own pace and build up their endurance. As participants' endurance builds, they tend to go on more hikes. Many of the participants now hike three days a week. On each hike a staff leader and trained volunteers ensure the safety of all participants onthe trails.
The fee is $35 per person ($44 non City of Ottawa residents) and you are welcome to attend all three hikes each week for this fee. The program continues until Friday November 24.
Hiking is only one of several activities offered by the Active Living Club. During the year, members take part in cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, walking, cycling and canoeing, all of which take place in the great outdoors of the Ottawa-Carleton area.
As well, they may attend information workshops, and participate in social pot-luck luncheons and out of town trips.
Yearly club membership is $60 ($69 for non City of Ottawa residents). Annual membership covers all fees for any of the activities. For more information on any program or the Active Living Club, call 798-8734.