Program (There is no charge for programs unless otherwise noted)	Date /Time / Location
10th Annual WinterWalk 2008/09 – The Trans Canada Trail Join us as we virtually travel the beautiful Trans Canada Trail. Keep track of your total monthly minutes of physical activity and contribute them to the total "kilometres walked" by West Carleton-March Ward residents.  All activity counts including planned exercise and household chores.  (20 minutes= 1km).  You can also use a pedometer throughout the day. (1250 steps= 1km) WinterWalk Finale Party Participants are invited to come together to celebrate their accomplishments.	December 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009 Join anytime! Report your "kilometres walked" to your Public Health Nurse anytime up to April 30.  Remember to include all types of activity-whenever and wherever you are physically active.              Tuesday May 5, 2008 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. West Carleton Community Complex, Council Chambers, 5670 Carp Road, Kinburn RSVP to Eva Stewart-Bindernagel by April 28th.
Kinburn Walking Club An indoor walking club open to anyone interested in improving or maintaining their fitness level. Drop in or come regularly, whichever you prefer.	Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. September to June Kinburn Community Centre, 3045 Kinburn Side Road, Kinburn
Constance Bay and Buckham’s Bay Walking Club An indoor walking club that runs year round.  Participants of all fitness levels are welcome. Drop in or come regularly, whichever you prefer.	Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Constance & Buckham’s BayCommunity Centre, Upper Floor, 262 Len Purcell Dr, Constance Bay
Well Water Sample Collection Proper and regular testing is the only way to know if your water is safe.  Samples are tested for E.coli and total coliforms.  Sample bottles can be picked up during working hours and then dropped off during the indicated dates and times at these community partners.  Samples must be collected in Ministry of Health sample bottles and returned by the collection date within 24 hours of the sample being taken.  Samples should be refrigerated until ready to be dropped off.	Sunday, May 24th   7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Lighthouse Restaurant, 655 Bayview Dr., Constance Bay Sunday, May 24t    9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Harbour General Store, 2391 Fitzroy St, Fitzroy Harbour Monday, May 25th   9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fire Station 45, 1040 Riddell Drive, Kanata Monday, May 25th   7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dunrobin Meat & Grocery, 2808 Dunrobin Rd., Dunrobin Tuesday, May 26th   8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Faith Foodliner, 433 Donald B. Munro Dr., Carp Tuesday, May 26th    7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fire Station 84, 3449 Old Almonte Road, Corkery Tuesday, May 26th   9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Darvesh Grocer, 3084 Kinburn Sd. Rd., Kinburn
Country Lunch & Learn Diners Clubs An opportunity for older adults to enjoy a heart healthy meal while learning about topics that promote healthy living. Hosted by the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre and Ottawa Public Health (Rural Health Program).  Please note registration must take place at least 7 days in advance at 613-591-3686, ext 272.  Transportation can be arranged on request.  Fee: $7.00.	All programs are held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.     May 8                       June 12 All Country Lunch ‘n Learn Diners Clubs are held at Kinburn Community Centre, 3045 Kinburn Side Road, Kinburn
Country Kitchen Community Cooking Program Join other members of the West Carleton-March community in a fun atmosphere as we come together to prepare and eat healthy, nutritious and tasty food using mostly locally grown produce. Learn about cooking basics, nutrition tips, cooking on a limited budget, canning, and many other aspects of food shopping and preparation. A portion of all food will be donated to the West Carleton Food Bank. Transportation and childcare funds are available if needed. Volunteers and donations of food/produce are welcome. Fee: $5 or pay what you can. **Registration is required for each workshop.	One Saturday per month at rotating locations: Kinburn Community Centre, Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre and St. Paul’s United Church Carp from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.   May 23rd – Kinburn Community Centre June – to be confirmed This program is offered in partnership with the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre.
CPR Training Learn important life saving techniques such as helping someone who is choking; performing CPR on an adult, child and infant; and using an Automatic External Defibrillator. Open to anyone 12 years of age and older. This course is especially valuable for parents, childcare givers, coaches and friends/relatives of those with chronic cardiovascular disease.	Spring 2009 – Date to be determined West Carleton Secondary School, 3088 Dunrobin Road, Dunrobin **Register at www.ottawa.ca/cpr or at (613) 580-2424, extension 32434 This program is offered in partnership with City of Ottawa paramedics
Diefenbooker People ‘n Pooches 5km Walk Bring yourself, family friends and even your pooch to enjoy a scenic 5 km walk around Carp village as part of the annual Diefenbooker library fundraiser.	Saturday, May 2nd – 9:30 a.m. Contact Eva for more information