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THE NEW TANNER10THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010 Play, Live, LearnWhy leisure activities are important to quality of lifeWhen was the last time you had time for yourself to do Relief from stress and boredom. It can help promote things you really enjoy? This is something you probably not only better emotional health but physical health as may not even remember because of a fast paced life. well.With work taking over the lives of many, people have A feeling of control. Job or school demands might not very little time for any kind of leisure activities. give us that freedom.Leisure provides many benefi ts:Enhanced communication skills and self-esteem. Shy An opportunity to examine personal values, to focus or introverted people can benefi t from group activities on what is important to you. It gives you the balance you that are based on shared interests.need to deal with your non-leisure activities.Wider horizons. You can meet new people, learn new things and gain valuable perspective.A positive teaching model for children, who often Introducing....learn better by example than by words alone. Your own behaviour in group or family activities helps teach your ROCKWOOD children about: ?Communication with othersDANCES!?Relationships with all kinds of people?Socially acceptable behaviourIn association with ERIN DANCES! ?Negotiation and cooperationProudly dancing in Erin for 15 years.?Feelings and emotions?Listening?PlayingDANCINGOFFERING CLASSES IN?Reading habitsAT THE?Your valuesHip Hop Ballet JazzLeisure activities are important to bring about a posi-ACTON TOWN HALL19 WILLOW ST. N.tive fl ow of energy in a person. These activities help to refresh the mind. There are various different recreational 2 1/2 years old & upactivities one can choose from to suit individual tastes. Come on down!There are two types of leisure activities - active leisure Classes heldThursday evenings in RockwoodYou will have the time activities include energetic activities that even require - September to May - one to use mental strength. Passive leisure activities are of your life!all about relaxation and can even mean watching a movie Please contact Tammy for more information:with friends or reading. LINE DANCINGCOUPLESYou can learn to dance, listen to music, go hiking, THURSDAYSTUESDAYS519-856-9324camping, fi shing, swimming, or even try adventure sports. TannerAd_eighth.qxd 8/18/2010 4:12 PM Page 1Rock climbing, skiing and surfiSTARTS SEPT. 16STARTS SEPT 14 ng are equally popular as tammyeckerman@bell.netleisure activities for those who crave for adventure. New MemberACTON HOCKEYCurlingRegistrationseasonstartsandOct 4that the ACCSKATING SCHOOLFour easy ways to sign up for curling at the Acton Curling Club:1. Register online via the internet, followingRegistrationthe links at www.actoncurlingclub.com2. Call the clubs New Member Hotline -- 1-866-542-0539 [weekdays-9:00am to 5:00pm]For Ages 4 to 9 years3. Send an email at any time to -- membership@actoncurlingclub.comAT ACTON ARENA4. Come to the curling club in person on Saturday, Sept 25th -- 10:00am to 3:00pmIts fun throwing Sat., August 28rocks at the ACC9 am until fullBeginner instruction provided.No experience necessary. New leagues opening.For more information contactActon Curling ClubJIM JAMES 905-877-8339242 Churchill Rd N MActon M519-853-0110or Mark Duval 519-855-6572 For more information visit: www.actoncurlingclub.com