[Archived] City of Alexandria to Hold Second Annual Recreation Games for Healthy Living

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 17, 2008    Michael Sherman, Communications Officer

Promoting a Healthier Alexandria for all Ages

The public is invited to participate in the second annual “Alexandria Recreation Games for Healthy Living,” January 10 through March 6, 2009. The Alexandria Recreation Games for Healthy Living is an eight-week fitness program that promotes healthy lifestyle choices for all family members, and encourages Alexandrians to make being active a part of their daily lives. An awards ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at the Lee Center Kauffman Auditorium, 1108 Jefferson St. The Alexandria Recreation Games for Healthy Living program is free and open to all City residents.

Registration begins December 22, 2008. To register, pick up an information packet at the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center, your neighborhood recreation centers or online at www.alexandriava.gov/recreation.

The Recreation Games for Healthy Living is coordinated by the City’s Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. For additional information on programs and activities for the entire family, call the Recreation Services’ Division office at 703.838.4345, or visit www.alexandriava.gov/recreation.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For additional information, or to request a reasonable accommodation, please e-mail Kim Moore with the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, at kim.moore@alexandriava.gov, or call 703.838.4345 (TTY 703.838.4902).