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The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) opens its new season of talks by presenting a session with the local organizer of Parkrun, an international wellness and socialization event.
Parkrun – A Global Fitness and Well Being Phenomenon
Back in 2004, in a London, England Park, a global fitness and well-being activity named Parkrun was born. Parkrun is a network of free and computer timed five-kilometre runs and walks held every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. local time at over 2,200 locations in 26 countries around the world. There are over five million Parkrunners registered worldwide. Parkruns are community-based events that encourage physical fitness, health and wellness, and socialization for people of all ages and abilities. Parkrun’s mission statement is to help create a “healthier and happier planet’’!
The Henderson Lake Parkrun in Lethbridge is one of 43 Parkruns in Canada. It provides Lethbridge residents and tourists an opportunity to participate as a runner, walker or volunteer in a free, outdoor activity on a weekly basis. The speaker will describe the many benefits of Parkrun participation and will review the history of Parkrun and the process for participating in the weekly event.
Speaker: Jim Carter
Jim Carter is the event director for the Henderson Lake Parkrun. Jim is a retired Royal Canadian Air Force Officer, a Chartered Professional Accountant and an avid marathoner and triathaloner. Jim and his wife, Ellen, started Parkrun in Lethbridge in March 2019.
Date/time: Thursday, September 7, 2023. Presentation begins at 12 & concludes at 1 p.m.
Cost: Free, but donations are gratefully accepted
Location: Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO) Dining Room, 500-11 Street S, Lethbridge, AB
Lunch & Refreshments: The Atrium Dining Room will be available by 11:15 a.m. Please arrive early before the start of the presentation to patronize the LSCO cafeteria and enjoy the excellent variety of good value food options.
For further information on the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs, visit the SACPA website.
Contact:
Trevor Kenney | trevor.kenney@uleth.ca | sacpa.ca