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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday July 13, 2007 - 19 DOWNTOWN THIS WEEK Foot Solutions offers a Nordic Walking Clinic this Saturday at the Downtown store Rest assured that trail of people you see walking out of Foot Solutions, at 213 Lakeshore Rd. E., this Saturday with what looks like ski poles in hand, are not confused winter worshippers in search of a snowy slope. Led by certified Nordic Walking instructor Sue Potter, they are exercising their legs, arms and chest in a total body workout. The poles they are using help support their gait and take the impact of each footstep off of the lower body. Using these trekking aides also improves posture and increases caloric burn, more than just walking does, by at least 20 per cent and up to 48 per cent. Foot Solutions owner Marco Tome first met Potter when she came into his shop looking for specialized footwear that would alleviate the soreness she experienced from an arthritic knee. Tome fit her with a pair of Chung Shi shoes and encouraged she take up Nordic Walking. "She loved it so much, that she earned her coaching certificate," said Tome. So this Saturday (July 14), just as Tome did for Potter, she too is hoping to create some fellow converts to this type of exercise. The free Nordic Walking demonstration clinic begins at 11 a.m. Tome urges those interested to call ahead (905.339.3668) and register, as there are a limited number of poles available. To follow up, Foot Solutions is offering a seven-week long Nordic Pole Walking clinic. Each session costs $12 but those who sign up Saturday will get seven lessons for the price of five, said Tome. The roots of Nordic Walking trace back more than 75 years, to Finland, where cross-country skiers keen to train in summer mimicked the elements of their beloved winter sport by devising these trekking poles. Studies now show that this simple aerobic exercise has great health benefits in increasing cardiovascular activity and enhancing muscle strength. Summer Sale Fair trade since 1946 GRAND OPENING up to 50 (*on selected merchandise) off* % Hurry In! Selection Won't Last Join us for an afternoon of fun-filled activities in our store at 226 Lakeshore Rd. E. and in town square! Ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Burton at 12:30. 12:00 - 2:00 Children are invited to town square to learn how to play the game MANCALA and then use our materials to make their own mancala game to take home. 2:00 - 3:00 Let your imagination take flight while you listen to GHANIAN STORYTELLING and dance by Afroculture. 3:00 - 4:00 Participate in an AFRICAN DRUMMING CIRCLE by Afroculture. Meet us in town square to hear and feel the beat! 4:00 - 6:00 Join us in the store for raw, earthy, ACOUSTIC FOLK MUSIC by Heidi Ann and David Gould. 312 Lakeshore Rd. E. Between Trafalgar and Reynolds, Downtown Oakville 905.815.9130 Sizes 4-18 Be sure to take advantage of our in-store specials and enjoy food sampling throughout the day. As a thank you to our customers, we invite you to bring in this ad on July 14 to receive 15% off your purchase of FAIRLY TRADED HANDCRAFTED PRODUCTS from around the world! (This promotion does not include books, CDs, food and drink.) 9' Auto Tilt Umbrella Keep winding and the umbrella tilts. No more strained backs and pinched fingers. SunbrellaTM fabric. Colour stays bright and beautiful. 2 year warranty Suggested Retail Price $575. Our price $495 In stock only Colours Include: Navy, Green Apple, Stone Green, Canvas, Black, Taupe, Heather Beige 162 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville 905.849.6338 www.bronzefroggallery.com A Green Thumb Landscaping company 35 years, one mission, great gardens.