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March 2021
RENFREW COLLINGWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS
East Vancouver Community Fitness Park by Brad White Many people in the east-side neighbourhood where I work value and live an active life. This has been negatively affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic. Youth, adults and especially seniors are looking for ways to improve their Teacher Brad White is spearheading a new public fitness physical and park at Windermere school. Photo by Hugo Palmer mental health during these undertaking that will require the difficult times, but restrictions are support of the community to raise limiting the options. Gym memberthe $50,000 to $90,000 needed ships may not fit into the budget or to create a useful, accessible space they may be closed entirely. A zerothat everyone will be proud of. cost outdoor exercise option would be appreciated by all. Please contribute what you can and share the link with as many people I am the physical and health education department head at Windermere as possible in the community or elsewhere who might like to supCommunity School. I believe that port this effort to shape a healthier, creating an outdoor fitness park at fitter community. the edge of the school campus that is easily accessible to everyone will be a https://vsb.schoolcashonline. valuable community asset. com/Fee/Details/1869/196/false/ true?fundDestination=S-WinderEveryone in the community, from mere students who are missing their school clubs and sports, to seniors Thanks for your support. who are having to forego their usual group exercise sessions, will be able to visit a dedicated outdoor fitness facility comprising 15 interesting Brad White is head of the physical stations, complete with QR codes for and health education department exercise ideas and instructions, any at Windermere Community School. time for free. Having worked at Windermere ComThe site on Lillooet Street at 27th Avenue has been selected. The school has received some funds from the Vancouver School Board through federal funding to start this initiative, but additional funds need to be raised. This is a very expensive
munity School for 26 years, he has become very fond of this part of Vancouver. Before he retires in one more year, he would love to create a community facility that all residents may use for years to come.
