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.

Aquatics
Baseball
Basketball
Bicycling
Bowling
Cheerleading
Clubs
Community Facilities
Dance
Educational Organizations
Fencing
Fitness Facilities and Programs
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Hospital Programs
Inclusion/Special Needs
Karate/Martial Arts
Parks And Recreation
Senior Centers
Skating
Soccer
Softball
Sport Facilities
Tennis
Volleyball
Walking And Running
Water Sports
Yoga And Tai Chi

Dance
Organization: Clan Healther Dancers
Contact: Heather Richendrfer
Phone: 360-715-8682 or toll free (877) HOP TO IT
Activities: Scottish Highland, tap and Irish step dancing classes and choreography for all ages in Mount Vernon, Bellingham and Everett.
Website: http://www.nas.com/~clanhealther
Email: clanheather@nas.com
Organization: Cultas Mountain Dance
Contact: Sylvia Trask
Address: P.O. Box 386, Clear Lake 98235
Phone: 360-856-4050
Activities: Creative dance for preschoolers, ballet dance instruction for ages 5 – adult. Yoga exercise classes for adults.
Organization: Dancing Thin
Contact: Natasha Bernhardt
Address: 510 1st Street, Mount Vernon
Phone: 360-873-8069
Activities: Women only dance workout studio.
Email: info@dancingthin.com
Organization: Fidalgo DanceWorks
Contact: Glynna Goff-Eloe
Address: 901 3rd Street, Anacortes
Phone: 360-299-8447
Activities: A variety of dance and activity classes for children and adults including: jazz, ballet, tap, yoga and specialty workshops.
Website: http://www.fidalgodanceworks.org
Email: dance@fidalgodanceworks.org
Organization: Fidalgo Fog Cutters Square Dance Club
Contact: Bill and Virginia Hoeft
Phone: 360-856-6507
Activities: Plus level square and Round dancing held at the Cook Road Grange. Every first and third Friday, 7:30pm-10:30pm, starting September 21st-June
Email: bghoeft@comcast.net
Organization: Jolly Time Dance Club
Contact: Doris Griffith
Phone: (360) 588-8239
Activities: Thursday dance (fox trot, waltz) sessions to live music at Hillcrest Park Lodge, Mount Vernon. Cover charge.
Organization: Mt. Baker Singles Square & Round Dancing Club
Contact: John Hayes
Phone: 360-424-4608
Activities: Instructional lessons, mainstream, limited plus tips
Website: http://www.sqdance.org
Email: rosie@valleyint.com
Organization: Nordic Dancers Northwest
Contact: Bob and Carol Olson
Address: 4425 Marionberry Ct, Bellingham, WA 98229
Phone: 360-734-2516
Facility Sites: Classes are held at the Burlington Lutheran Church, 134 E. Victoria, Burlington, WA
Activities: Monday Scandinavian Dance Classes September-May, 7 to 9 pm. No partner or experience necessary. Suggested donation is $2.
Website: http://nordicdancersnw.org
Email: nordicdancers@gmail.com
Organization: Scandinavian Dance
Contact: Wike White
Address: Vasa Lodge at 1805 Cleveland Avenue, Mount Vernon
Phone: 360-428-7866
Activities: Scandinavian Dances every 4th Friday, 7pm, except summer and December, for experienced dancers. Cost is $6 per person during live music, otherwise $3. Vasa members attend for free.
Email: wikewhite@comcast.net
Organization: Skagit Scottish Country Dancers
Contact: Karen Marshall
Address: Depot Arts Center, 611 R Ave
Phone: 360-293-2340
Facility Sites: Classes meet at 611 R Avenue, Anacortes
Activities: Scottish country dancing in Anacortes. Beginning and intermediate instructional classes and performance group.
Website: www.skagitscd.org
Email: skagitscottish@yahoo.com
Organization: Skagit Squares
Contact: Bev Ruuth
Address: 14641 SR 9, Mount Vernon 98273
Phone: 360-424-9675
Activities: Square dance lessons for all ages
Email: bevruuth@msncom
Organization: Skagit Toe Tappers
Contact: Bev Ruuth
Address: 14641 SR 9, Mount Vernon 98273
Phone: 360-424-9675
Activities: Clogging all ages
Email: bevruuth@msn.com
Organization: Skagit Valley Academy of Dance
Contact: Kelly Sellers and Shelly Whan
Address: 1522 Jay Way, Mount Vernon 98273
Phone: 360-424-6677
Activities: Tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical. Beginners-advanced 2 1/2-adult
Website: http://www.skagitvalleyacademyofdance.com
Email: svad@verizon.net
Organization: Skagit-Anacortes Folk Dancers
Contact: Joel Johnson or Sarah Huntington
Address: Community Club, "C" Street, Bayview
Phone: 360-201-9668
Activities: International folk dancing; weekly instruction and recreational dance sessions. Starting September every Tuesday 7 pm -8 pm and dance 8pm-9:30 pm.
Email: safdancers@hotmail.com