Impact the walking program at Carlingwood
Impact, the walking program at Carlingwood
In mid July a new walking program started at Carlingwood. This is not a replacement for the existing Walk-a-mall program, which is an individually administered program, it's new program tied to a research project being conducted by the Ottawa University Rehabilitation Sciences. The project's purpose is to study the impact of walking programs on Osteoarthritis of the knee and will take several years to complete. Individuals log their efforts on weekday mornings (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at the tables set up in the food court. Because of the healthy nature of this program, membership is open to anyone wishing to participate.
Remembrance Day November 11, 2008
Every year Carlingwood hosts the Westboro Legion to honour Veterans from Canada's armed forces. Please join us at 10:45 a.m. on November 11th as we thank them for their past and present contributions. Carlingwood stores will open at 12:30 p.m.
The Fairy Princess of Carlingwood and Santa Claus arrive November 16th
During the Christmas season, in November and December, Carlingwood has Santa Claus and the Fairy Princess of Carlingwood in Centre Court (in front of Peoples Jewellers). On visits with Santa, Children are encouraged to take their time to make sure that the important list is delivered. When visiting the Fairy Princess of Carlingwood she reads Fairy and Princess stories for you to enjoy. A percentage of proceeds from photograph sales are donated to charity.
Special Soft Moc Offer for Walk-a-mall
Click here for details: http://www.carlingwood.com/res/pdf/mall_walker_letter.pdf
Christmas Gift Wrap
Every year the Carlingwood Gift Wrapping is provided by the Ottawa Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. Carlingwood supplies the gift wrap, ribbons, bows and tape - you supply the gifts and donation to this worthy charity.
The Children's Wish Foundation
The Children's Wish Foundation grants wishes to children with life threatening illnesses. Every year, Carlingwood hosts an event to benefit the Children's Wish Foundation to help raise funds and awareness for this worthy cause. In the past Carlingwood has been the site of a celebrity breakfast, coordinated the sales of celebrity Wish Stars, sold Ottawa Senator banners and hosted a bake sale to help kids be kids again.
Community Associations
Carlingwood has an open door policy to local charities and associations. Every weekend you will find a local association using the Community Booth to raise funds and/or awareness.
Carlingwood Walk-a-Mall
Carlingwood's "Walk-a-Mall" is Ottawa's original organized mall walking program. Founded on the principles of a free, safe and social indoor walking club Carlingwood's "Walk-a-Mallers" can get into shape and stay in shape at a central location. Individuals and groups can walk Carlingwood weekdays between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Register at Carlingwood Customer Service located across from RBC Royal Bank.
The Alzheimer's Walk for Memories January 27, 2008
The 2008 Walk marked the 13th year that Carlingwood has been host to the local chapter of the Alzheimer Society's walk for memories. With the help of many volunteers and celebrities from the community in the local walkathon raises over $100,000 each year!
