This past week, a number of swimmers have gathered in Montreal to compete for a place on the Canada's Olympic swim team and at the same time, the Toronto District School Board is planning to close 23 swimming pools in June and 16 more will close in 2009. Unfortunately, the city, provincial government and school board have not been able to work out an agreement to fund the pools. This is at a time that we are concerned about the fitness levels of young people and people in general. Also, if we have another extremely warm summer pools are a place that many people can visit to cool off. Some of these pools are at schools that are well known for their swim teams. While we want winning athletes to bring glory to Canada, we do not seem to be able to find ways to make sure that they will have the facilities to train, and become the winners that we hope for.
One of my students is part of these Montreal swim trials. I don't know if she placed but it is certainly an honour for her to be able to compete and since she is only 15, there will be other chances for her to participate. Hopefully, there will be the facilities for her to train.
For the rest of us, let us hope that there will places for us to stay fit. Swimming and swim fit are benign ways to stay in condition since they do not stress our aging joints as much as running and other weight bearing activities.
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Che ce'di nuovo: from our Italian classes-what's new. I hope to write about what's new in my life and also what I find of interest that is new. Will be interesting to explore the everyday and look at it with new eyes.
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About Me
- Bassoon Woman
- Despite the fact that I have been playing the bassoon since I was 13 years old, there are people who will be surprised by the name Bassoon Woman. Some of these people would be my tennis partners who only know me as an eager opponent on the tennis court. I am living proof that you can get better as you as age. At least, I think that I am playing better (they accepted me on one of the club teams last year.) Members of the garden club where I attend sessions designing florelle centre pieces, are always surprised to see me at performances. My next performance is at Colborne Lodge in High Park, we are playing a return engagement celebrating spring on March 20. Hopefully, it will be springlike. These are just a few of the activities that occupy my time. After 30 years of teaching fulltime, I now work part-time teaching music in a high school. Wonderful experience. I am looking forward to exploring the many experiences fill my days. noramr2@gmail.com
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