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District of Sparwood Community & Facility Services 367 Pine Avenue, Box 520 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250.425.0552 | Fax: 250-425-0551 | Email: recoffi[email protected] SPARWOOD COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER April 2, 2020 ...around town RECIPE SHARE Do you have an easy, healthy recipe to share? Everyone has a different idea of what makes a recipe healthy. It may be low carb, sugar free, gluten free, high protein, low in fat or even vegetarian. Share your recipe with us at recoffi[email protected] and we may even share your recipe in the upcoming newsletters. NO GYM NEEDED! We know working out is a great way to start or end your day as well as keeping your immune system in tip-top shape. While we are all working to flatten the curve – our Fitness Instructor, Karen Sheets from Divine Anatomy is here to help you keep moving. Karen is offering pre-recorded and LIVE Fitness and Yoga from her Diving Anatomy Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/Divine-Anatomy-Fitness FITNESS CLASS 6:00 - 6:30 am Monday-Friday Dumbells/body weight/core/tabata/circuit training. Videos will be recorded and saved for use anytime. YOGA LIVE 8:00 - 8:45 pm Every evening Videos will be recorded and saved for use anytime. RAINBOW TREASURE HUNT Are you looking for an opportunity to get out of the house and have some fun with the kids? Take a walk around your neighbourhood and find items that match each colour of the rainbow in the Rainbow Treasure Hunt. For a chance to win a prize, email a picture of your completed treasure hunt cards to: recoffi[email protected] Have fun! LOCAL PLAYGROUNDS REMAIN CLOSED In support of the Provincial order for social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The District of Sparwood’s playgrounds (play structures), basketball courts, ball diamonds, tennis courts and the skateboard park remain closed. Trail networks and park spaces remain open and families are encouraged to spend time outdoors and be active, while being mindful of maintaining social distancing of 2 meters between users.

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Page 1: around town - CivicWeb · 4/2/2020  · District of Sparwood Community & Facility Services 367 Pine Avenue, Box 520 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250.425.0552 | Fax: 250-425-0551 |

District of Sparwood Community & Facility Services367 Pine Avenue, Box 520 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0Phone: 250.425.0552 | Fax: 250-425-0551 | Email: [email protected]

SPARWOOD COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER April 2, 2020

...around town

RECIPE SHAREDo you have an easy, healthy recipe to share? Everyone has a different idea of what makes a recipe healthy. It may be low carb, sugar free, gluten free, high protein, low in fat or even vegetarian. Share your recipe with us at [email protected] and we may even share your recipe in the upcoming newsletters.

NO GYM NEEDED!We know working out is a great way to start or end your day as well as keeping your immune system in tip-top shape. While we are all working to flatten the curve – our Fitness Instructor, Karen Sheets from Divine Anatomy is here to help you keep moving.

Karen is offering pre-recorded and LIVE Fitness and Yoga from her Diving Anatomy Facebook page:

https://tinyurl.com/Divine-Anatomy-Fitness

FITNESS CLASS 6:00 - 6:30 am Monday-Friday• Dumbells/body weight/core/tabata/circuit training.• Videos will be recorded and saved for use anytime.

YOGA LIVE 8:00 - 8:45 pmEvery evening• Videos will be recorded and saved for use anytime.

RAINBOW TREASURE HUNTAre you looking for an opportunity to get out of the house and have some fun with the kids? Take a walk around your neighbourhood and find items that match each colour of the rainbow in the Rainbow Treasure Hunt. For a chance to win a prize, email a picture of your completed treasure hunt cards to: [email protected] Have fun!

LOCAL PLAYGROUNDS REMAIN CLOSEDIn support of the Provincial order for social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The District of Sparwood’s playgrounds (play structures), basketball courts, ball diamonds, tennis courts and the skateboard park remain closed.

Trail networks and park spaces remain open and families are encouraged to spend time outdoors and be active, while being mindful of maintaining social distancing of 2 meters between users.

Page 2: around town - CivicWeb · 4/2/2020  · District of Sparwood Community & Facility Services 367 Pine Avenue, Box 520 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250.425.0552 | Fax: 250-425-0551 |

Sparwood Community Newsletter April 2, 2020

District of Sparwood Community & Facility Services367 Pine Avenue, Box 520 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0Phone: 250.425.0552 | Fax: 250-425-0551 | Email: [email protected]

20 LEARNING APPS FOR STIR-CRAZY KIDS

Has boredom taken over the kids in your house? Nowadays there are plenty of smartphone and tablet apps that can be used as a part of learning and to keep kids occupied.

Copy the link below to these fun-filled educational apps that provide perfect brain food for children while schools are closed.

https://tinyurl.com/learning-apps

WORLD DAY FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Did you know that this coming Monday, April 6th is the annual World Day for Physical Activity? The day where everyone is encouraged to be active for at least 30 minutes.

All Canadians are encouraged to participate by tracking 30 minutes of physical activity on the ParticipACTION app for your chance to win one of five Fitbits!

But wait there’s more...

You can also participate by following ParticipACTION on social media. Share a picture of you being active on April 6th, tagging @ParticipACTION and using the hashtag #WorldDayforPhysicalActivity for your chance at the prize.

EDIBLE PUDDING SLIME

1/4 cup instant pudding mix, any flavour1 cup cornstarch1/3 cup warm water

1) Add instant pudding mix and half of your cornstarch to a mixing bowl.

2) Add 1/3 cup water and stir until slime begins to form.

3) Slowly add the rest of your cornstarch, stirring as you go.

4) When slime becomes difficult to stir with a spoon, finish mixing by hand.

5) If at this time you find it to be sticky you can add some more cornstarch.

6) Enjoy playing with your slime!