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Apsley Easy Walkers:
By Roy AllenBenefits From Walking Did you know that persons over 65 who reported regular exercising prefer walking. About 35% walk, 7% do calisthenics, and the remaining exercises selected are below 6%. What power or mystique does walking hold; it's not complicated, it requires no expensive equipment for performance, and only requires your participation one hour each day. It is safe and effective. Walking and other forms of exercise also have been shown in various studies to be particularily effective in curing or alleviating the afflictions most often associated with old age, such as brittle bones, eymphasema and other lung disorders, diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease. With all of these benefits we cannot afford not to participate. About 2 1/2 years ago, a walking group, called the Apsley Easy Walkers, was formed in Apsley to support seniors who have had heart surgery, diabetes, and other medical problems. The intent was to make them feel healthier, look better, and to help them make new friends and socialize; everthing a healthy body and mind needs. Participation is showing a great improvement in members' physical stamina, and motivation in other tasks and in the community. Members have expressed that walking has helped to alleviate their physical problems such as:
Come join us, we walk three days a week and it's free. Call Gerald Watson at 656-3505 or Roy Allen at 656-1791 for furthur information. This program is supported by Community Care Apsley. Royal Lepage Opens New Office In Apsley 
North Kawartha Reeve Jim Whelan and Deputy Reeve
Warren Smith cut the ribbon to open the new Royal Lepage office in Apsley.
To the right of Jim and Warrenn are Judi Coyle Sales Rep., Bruce Switzer Manager, Phyllis MacKay Sales Rep., Gwen Banks Sales Rep., and Rick Siwek Broker. Reeve Whelan and Deputy Reeve Smith welcomed the staff to Apsley and wished them success in their new office. |
Canadian Canoe Museum
by Janice Griffith
Janice Griffith
But it is much more than that. To visit its’ professionally designed exhibits is to step back in time to feel and understand how the canoe has shaped our history and our country. Artisans demonstrate and keep alive traditional skills in canoe building and paddle making; Interpreter Guides recount stories that bring the past alive; numerous A/V presentations throughout the exhibit hall entertain while educating. The Museum has had its financial difficulties, but is on the road to recovery. It re-opened May 1st and will be open daily until October. Hours are 10:00 to 5:00 Monday to Saturday and 12:00 to 5:00 on Sunday. Janice Griffith Manager Canadian Canoe Museum Food Bank News and Needs
The North Kawartha Food Bank is here to assist people who 
need help in putting food on their table. It operates only through
the work of volunteers and generous people like you.The Food Bank is relocating to larger, much needed facilities in the present Community Policing building. We are very grateful to Eileen and Ed Simpson for donating their house-space during our stay at the present site. This year, we are part of the Peterborough Fair Share Drive and some lucky soul will win a new car. A local Food Bank director can sell you a $10.00 ticket, and you’ll see us live and large at the Canada Day Parade and the Lion’s Flea Market & Auction. Only 8000 tickets will be sold county-wide so you have a real chance to choose from a new Chrysler PT Cruiser or a Sebring or a Caravan. Who benefits from the Food Bank? Everyone. First, members of YOUR community who are having hard times can supplement their food budget. The rest of the community benefits by showing it will not tolerate hunger in its midst. Being a cottager is also not a reason to stand back. You need people to keep your property working and your leisure time enjoyable. Many work for low pay for a short time. They are YOUR fellow citizens too. Need is the only qualification. So, Help Us Money and donations of nutritious food products are vital. People also need the basic items like Root Vegetables, cooking oil, salt, pepper, sugar. You can also donate toilet tissue, (try living without THAT!) and other sanitary products, soap, detergents, etc. YOU are the Food Bank. Volunteers are only tellers and clerks who put your generosity to work. SO, HELP US. Start by calling 705-656-1748 |