About the Sole Sisters
Strap on your walking shoes and join the Sole Sisters walking group. This program is offered on Wednesdays from September to June (with a small break for Christmas) at various locations around the Oceanside area and is intended for women 50+, but all ages are welcome.
This is not a power walking group, but the group does walk at a moderate pace. On average, the group travels 6km. There is a leader at the front and a leader at the back. No one is left on their own.
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1. There will be one leader at the front (the lead) and one leader at the end (the tail). All walkers must be in between. It is very important that the tail is the last person. This ensures that no one is ever left behind.
2. If you hear the whistle blow, you must stop and gather. This either means that a large gap has formed and we need to recollect or that there has been an incident that requires stopping. Once the situation has been addressed, the walk will continue.
3. It is important that you do not leave early without notifying a leader. We count at the beginning and end of each walk to make sure that everyone has made it back safely.
4. If a route includes crossing a busy road, the leaders may choose to stop and cross as a group. When you come to a road, please defer to the leaders to see how they want to handle the crossing.
5. We recommend that each person to wear a name tag. This can be as simple as a piece of masking tape with your name on it. This will help the leaders identify you if you are injured or unwell.
6. For the more challenging terrain, consider bringing poles. They can be a great help when navigating tricky spots!
october 8: little qualicum falls provincial park
Description: The first week of October is Active Aging Week. Throughout Oceanside, a variety of programs where older adults can be active physically, artistically, or socially are being offered for free.
In celebration of Active Aging Week, please join us on this delightful walk through Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park. We will be following a large loop, encompassing well-groomed trails, a forest path and three bridges with solid handrails. The Falls are lovely and we will finish via a long set of uphill stairs. As the trail has a few steep sections, as well as roots, good shoes are recommended.
Outdoor facilities are available throughout the walk.
Directions: The Park is located 19 kms west of Parksville off Highway 4. The right-hand turn into the Park is clearly marked. Drive to the end of Little Qualicum Falls Road to reach the large parking lot.