Monthly check in.
2 months in and I'm back where I started. But I have increased my daily exercise and doubled walks with Harley. I expect some #WeightLoss in the week ahead because I tactically cleaned out the freezer and pantry to eat all of our ice cream and chips... not together.

#GetHealthy #Participaction

Good Morning #Canada
If you are a vintage Canadian, you will remember a 1973 commercial comparing the health of a 30-year-old Canadian to a 60-year-old Swede or taking a #BodyBreak with Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod. The nonprofit organization #ParticipACTION has either motivated you to start an exercise program or caused you to feel guilty about being a couch potato. From 1971 to 2001, ParticipACTION operated independently, with government support, and focused on improving the health of Canadians through physical activity. It disappeared for a few years but was relaunched in 2007 as a nonprofit with guaranteed support from the federal government (funding and administrative).
Every year, they release the ParticipACTION Report Card, and for 2025, the data shows a failing grade in most categories. I acknowledge my contribution, or lack thereof. Despite the well documented positive impact of exercise, we are falling short.

#CanadaIsAwesome #GetActive
https://www.participaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025_ParticipACTION_Report_Card_Summary.pdf

⏳ Last chance! Today is the final day to apply for Recharge Academy 2025!

📅 3-6 June 2025
📍 Erasmus University Campus, Rotterdam
💼 20 selected applicants

For mid- to senior-level professionals passionate about participatory practices in cultural institutions.

🔗 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYjkOHT_ti-vR_2yfeWMvLy4cqGVTSHSkIK7zTyGIVsugkaA/viewform #participaction

RECHARGE Academy / 03-06 June 2025 / Rotterdam

Dear Applicant, Please notice: All questions are obligatory. Long answer fields allow up to 500 characters. Please, feel free to share your strengths, experiences and thoughts. Your motivation is very important to us. There is no course fee. In addition, the organisers of the training course will cover all of the international transportation costs, accommodation costs and a part of alimentation costs. Other costs will not be covered. More information is available in the Terms and Conditions. The exact course programme will be sent together with the qualification decision. Acceptance of participation in the course implies a declaration of attendance at the entire programme. The application results will be announced on March 25, 2025. We will contact each of you. In case of any queries, please contact us at [email protected]. Good luck with your application! GDPR: The administrator of personal data is Centrum Cyfrowe Foundation representing the RECHARGE alliance (all project partners). Every person whose data is processed has, in particular, the right to: view the data, request correction of data. The Data Administrator will not transfer personal data to third parties. Detailed Privacy Policy can be found here: https://centrumcyfrowe.pl/en/privacy-policy/. You can also write an email to the address [email protected].

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Applications for the Recharge Academy are open!

📅 3-6 June 2025
📍 Erasmus University Campus, Rotterdam
💼 20 selected applicants
(And free of charge!)

For mid- to senior-level professional passionate about participatory practices in cultural institutions.

🔗 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYjkOHT_ti-vR_2yfeWMvLy4cqGVTSHSkIK7zTyGIVsugkaA/viewform #participaction

RECHARGE Academy / 03-06 June 2025 / Rotterdam

Dear Applicant, Please notice: All questions are obligatory. Long answer fields allow up to 500 characters. Please, feel free to share your strengths, experiences and thoughts. Your motivation is very important to us. There is no course fee. In addition, the organisers of the training course will cover all of the international transportation costs, accommodation costs and a part of alimentation costs. Other costs will not be covered. More information is available in the Terms and Conditions. The exact course programme will be sent together with the qualification decision. Acceptance of participation in the course implies a declaration of attendance at the entire programme. The application results will be announced on March 25, 2025. We will contact each of you. In case of any queries, please contact us at [email protected]. Good luck with your application! GDPR: The administrator of personal data is Centrum Cyfrowe Foundation representing the RECHARGE alliance (all project partners). Every person whose data is processed has, in particular, the right to: view the data, request correction of data. The Data Administrator will not transfer personal data to third parties. Detailed Privacy Policy can be found here: https://centrumcyfrowe.pl/en/privacy-policy/. You can also write an email to the address [email protected].

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Hello world!

📌 Nos damos la bienvenida en Mastodon hablándoos de Codi Compartit, un encuentro sobre democratización y participación en la gestión cultural comunitaria.

➡️ Tuvo lugar en Barcelona, en el marco Barcelona Capital Europea de la Democracia.

🔗 Lee aquí las conclusiones: https://enjambre.cc/codi-compartit-practiques-dinnovacio-democratica-i-gestio-cultural/ #participaction

Codi Compartit – Pràctiques d’innovació democràtica i gestió cultural. – enjambre

Good Morning #Canada
It's #NationalSportsDay in India, so why not take a look at sport participation here in Canada. Some 67%, or over 4 million Canadians aged 3 to 17, are playing a sport at least twice a week. Soccer, swimming, and hockey round out the top 3 most popular, and I was surprised that rugby and lacrosse don't make the top 15. Interest amongst immigrants and cost is impacting participation in hockey.

#CanadaIsAwesome #ParticipACTION
https://www.srgnet.com/2023/06/26/canadian-youth-sports-rebound-after-pandemic-disruptions-but-rising-costs-raise-concerns-about-affordability/

Canadian youth sports rebound after pandemic disruptions, but rising costs raise concerns about affordability | SRG

Je viens de voir une publicité de #participaction, j’avais déjà vu des publicités d’eux-autres il y a plus de trente ans, je ne savais même pas que ça existait encore.
Manitoba’s remote, hybrid workers not getting enough physical activity, says report
The results are part of a survey conducted by ParticipACTION, which noted that those not working entirely on-site overwhelmingly reported a less active day.
#globalnews #Canada #Manitoba #ParticipACTION #PhysicalActivity
https://globalnews.ca/news/10033098/manitoba-remote-hybrid-workers-not-enough-physical-activity/
Manitoba’s remote, hybrid workers not getting enough physical activity, says report

The results are part of a survey conducted by ParticipACTION, which noted that those not working entirely on-site overwhelmingly reported a less active day.

Global News
Manitoba’s remote, hybrid workers not getting enough physical activity, says report
The results are part of a survey conducted by ParticipACTION, which noted that those not working entirely on-site overwhelmingly reported a less active day.
#globalnews #Canada #Manitoba #ParticipACTION #PhysicalActivity
https://globalnews.ca/news/10033098/manitoba-remote-hybrid-workers-not-enough-physical-activity/
Manitoba’s remote, hybrid workers not getting enough physical activity, says report

The results are part of a survey conducted by ParticipACTION, which noted that those not working entirely on-site overwhelmingly reported a less active day.

Global News
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