September 12, 2013 - City Council Newsletter

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This workshop is one in a series at the Eugene Public Library providing practical support to promote the success of local non-profits. The program is co-sponsored by the Eugene Public Library, Non-Profit Management Institute at LCC’s Small Business Development Center and SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business. For more information, contact the Eugene Public Library at 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library. Video Captures “Miracle” of Regular Exercise Patrons of the Recreation Division often tell wonderful stories about how recreation has positively impacted their lives. Once in a while, a patron’s story is so touching it just has to be shared. Such is the case with Vi, a 70-something woman who swims three times a week at Sheldon Pool. Growing up in New York City where swimming pools were scarce, Vi never went swimming as a child. When she finally learned to swim at age 29, she discovered an activity she has enjoyed for the past 50 years. As part of its marketing efforts, Recreation has produced a video in which Vi tells her story and concludes that the fact she’s still swimming at her age is “a miracle.” While perhaps not quite a miracle, regular activity has been shown to provide many benefits – including a longer life. Research also shows that doing an activity regularly is the key and that while people usually participate in exercise for only short periods of time, those who choose recreational activities such as swimming or walking are more likely to continue to do that activity for many years. For more information, please contact Recreation Division Manager Craig Smith at 541-682-5334. EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 September 12, 2013