Spring - with its warmer temperatures and lighter evenings - is the perfect time for a walk. Walking is great exercise and a nice way to explore your community.
If you like to walk and you're 50 years of age or older, you might enjoy nordic walking and the extra benefits gained.
Using specialized poles with rubber cushion foot tips that reduce stress to your hips, knees and ankle joints, you combine the aerobic and strength-building benefits of cross-country skiing, burning up to 28% more calories, without having to walk faster.
You can join instructor Cheryl Lebrun at Dogwood Pavilion on Wednesdays for four weeks starting May 8 from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. The sessions will be held rain or shine and poles are provided. Cost is $22 per person and pre-registration is required. To register and for more information, call 604-927-4386.
Dogwood Pavilion, located at 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam, is a recreation facility for people 50 years and older.
It's taco time in PoCo.
Kids ages nine to 12 years of age are invited to visit Terry Fox Library on May 8 to celebrate a belated Cinco de Mayo. They'll learn how to make salsa and guacamole, then enjoy their creations on a taco.
This yummy event takes place after school, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.
