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Recreation and Leisure
It Refreshes,
Restores, Renews!!
What is
leisure?
There is a lot
of truth to the saying "all work and no play...". Many of us work
hard and take play time for granted. We don't recognize the importance
of leisure in our daily lives. Just as stressors wear you down,
leisure can refresh, restore and renew you.
Recreation and
leisure consist of any form of play, amusement or relaxation that
takes place outside of your usual work. Different people prefer
different forms of leisure, ranging from knitting to hiking. Pull
out your phone book to make use of the following suggestions.
Newspapers
Check your
local newspaper for a section on things to do; these activities
are often free of charge.
Recreation
Departments
Check if the
recreation department of your local municipality publishes a list
of local events and programs.
Libraries
For many,
reading a good book is refreshing and informative. Some libraries
also lend films, videos, records, cassettes, compact discs, and
art.
Community and Neighbourhood
Centres
Some centres
offer a wide range of community resources geared to the special
needs of different age groups. Many local community centres offer
a variety of free or low cost programs. Special Interest Clubs
Many hobby and special interest clubs exist, ranging from model
airplane building to bridge clubs. Check the special events listings
in your local community newspaper or the bulletin board in community
centres and libraries.
Community Colleges
Some community
colleges offer a range of courses in leisure-related or special
interest areas.
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