Mississippi Mills launches ParticipACTION challenge with walk, events throughout June

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is encouraging residents to get active this June by taking part in the national ParticipACTION Community Challenge, which kicks off Monday, June 2 at noon with a two-kilometre Mayor & Council Walk along the Alameda in Almonte.

The walk will include a warm-up session, food vendors, and entertainment by local performer Jon Lockhart of The Cowguys.

The challenge is a nationwide initiative aimed at promoting physical activity. Communities across Canada are competing for the title of Canada’s Most Active Community and a $100,000 grand prize to be used for local recreational programming. Additional regional prizes ranging from $7,500 to $15,000 are also available.

“I encourage all residents to join us in the ParticipACTION Community Challenge this June,” said Mayor Christa Lowry. “There are so many ways to get involved—whether through fun events planned, local sports clubs or simple morning walks with your dog. The ultimate reward is a more active community here in Mississippi Mills.”

How to Participate:

• Individuals can pledge to get active at: participaction.com/individual-pledge
• Groups and organizations can register activities and track participation at: participaction.com/signup

Groups planning events are encouraged to contact: events@mississippimills.ca

Featured Events:

• June 5 – 6:30 p.m. – Restoring Natural Movement
  Free class in Gemmill Park with Vicky James Lafleur from Unstuck Physiotherapy. All ages.
• June 7 – 10 a.m. – Tai Chi in the Park
  Introduction class hosted by the Canadian Tai Chi Academy on the Alameda.
• June 8 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Learn to Play Pickleball
  Free session at the John Levi Community Centre with instructors from Elevation Athletics.
• June 14 – 10 a.m. – Yoga in the Park (Pakenham)
  Open-to-all session with Christin Smith in Pakenham Community Park.
• June 17 – 6 p.m. – HIIT Fitness in the Park (Pakenham)
  One-hour class led by Jill Ferguson, featuring cardio, strength training, and stretching.
• June 18 – 1 p.m. – Mayor & Council Walk (Pakenham)
  Walk begins at Stewart Community Centre with students from Pakenham Public School. Entertainment by Jon Lockhart.

Additional free sport and fitness activities will be hosted by local organizations throughout June.

A full calendar of events is available at mississippimills.ca/getactive and on the Municipality’s Facebook events page.