2. There is a growing trend… health status data as accessed in 2006 The national obesity rates have tripled in the last 20 Years. Obesity rates: A local perspective. 20.2% Renfrew County 15.1% Provincial 15.5% National

3.  Lower Costs  More Walking Trails  More Sport and Physical Activity programs RCDHU Physical Activity Survey Results: There are 3 areas for improvement to help increase physical activity in our area:

4. Our mission… to create a welcoming, accessible, affordable and energetic walking program that entices our community to get with the benefits of walking – during the colder, darker months.

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6. Free … Accessible... Fun!

7. Get W.I.T.H. It! …  Bi-weekly walks  All ages and activity levels  Muscle strengthening  Great music and prizes  Free Transportation  ………… all for FREE!

9. We are asking for Deep River Council’s support. Not financial support, but rather we are hoping council will embrace the concept that there is value in actively pursuing opportunities that build on community health.

10. We would like to propose that council strike a committee whose mandate is to identify and actively pursue opportunities that build on our community’s health. Aside from healthy outcomes, there are also $ benefits to investing in a healthy future… –Funds and grants are available for communities who engage in health promotion. –Healthy Communities are attractive to live in.

11. Join us on January 25, as we step towards a healthy future!