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Physical activity need not be vigorous
to improve health, according to the latest Surgeon General's Report.
Physical activity at a moderate level improves your mood and sense
of well-being. It gives you more energy and helps control weight.
It improves balance and bone and muscle strength, preventing falls
and fractures. It helps you live longer independently.
There are lots of ways to be physically active in Skagit County.
The list below is packed with information to help you find out
what is available in your area. To update or add a listing call
Liz McNett Crowl at 360-428-2331 or e-mail lcrowl@skagitvalleyhospital.org.
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| Organization:
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County |
| Contact: |
Kim Grams |
| Address: |
PO Box 947, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 |
| Phone: |
360-419-3723 |
| Fax: |
360-230-8787 |
| Facility Sites: |
•Mount Vernon • 428-6995
1100 North LaVenture Road
•Anacortes • 588-9045
2219 M Avenue
•La Conner • 466-3672
305 North 6th Street
•Sedro-Woolley • 856-1830
201 North Township Road
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| Activities: |
• Table games (pool, ping-pong, foosball, air hockey)
• Supervised drop-in outside play and recreation activities for ages 6-18
• Active field trips (roller skating, hiking) |
| Website: |
http://www.bgcskagit.org |
| Email: |
Kgrams@bgcskagit.org |
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| Organization:
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Pacific Northwest Trail Association |
| Contact: |
Jon Knechtel |
| Address: |
24854 CJ Memorial Circle #4, Sedro Woolley, 98284 |
| Phone: |
360-854-9415 |
| Fax: |
360-854-7665 |
| Activities: |
• Trail hiking and biking
• Trail development and maintenance
• Educational programs
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| Website: |
http://www.pnt.org/ |
| Email: |
jknechtel@pnt.org |
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| Organization:
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Skagit Audubon Society |
| Contact: |
Ivar Dolph, President |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 1101, Mount Vernon 98273 |
| Phone: |
360-293-5951 |
| Activities: |
Serving young adults to senior. Offer birding field trips, camping, hiking group, monthly education programs and conservation advocacy. |
| Email: |
pidolph1@attbi.com |
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| Organization:
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Skagit Valley Horseshoe Club |
| Contact: |
Ray DeBoer |
| Address: |
16839 Calhoun Road, Mount Vernon 98273 |
| Phone: |
360-424-3379 |
| Activities: |
Horseshoe instruction, games and tournaments for all ages.
Horseshoe pits are located at Skagit River Park on Whitmarsh Road
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