FAMILIES and fitness fanatics alike are expected to take part in the Shire of Yarra Ranges Hike and Bike the Rail Trail on Sunday, 20 November.
The event, a warm-up for next year’s Commonwealth Games, is a chance for Yarra Ranges residents to get involved by walking, running, or riding the Lilydale/Warburton Rail Trail. It is not a race and there are no rules about how little, or how much of the trail individual participants cover on the day. Local groups will provide activities at each of the old railway stations along the way and every participant will receive a free souvenir of the event.
For further information phone 1300 368 333 or visit www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au
Teen tennis
HEALESVILLE Tennis Club’s Friday night social hit for 13 to 18 year olds will be held at the Queen’s Park courts from 7pm to 8.30pm. Phone Kathy Greensill on 5962 2894 for further details.
Swim for a cause
SWIMMERS from around the Yarra Valley are invited to take part in a Swimathon at the Yarra Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Yarra Junction on Saturday, 26 November. Swimmers of all ages and abilities are signing on to swim 100metres or more to raise money for the Heartwell Fitness Scholarship Program which provides physical educational programs for kids with serious illness, injuries and disablities.
Lucinda Archer is organising the event which she described as a wonderful opportunity for people in the community to effect changes to the way of life for very deserving children. Ms Archer can be contacted on 0422 324 419.
Warburton Bowls Club news
IN THE Association events completed, Warburton Bowling Club’s Ian Shaw was winner of the over 60s singles and Ian teamed up with Brian Watt to be runners up in the over 60s pairs.
In social bowls this week, visitors Rod Zunneberg and Gordon Windebank won on Monday and Ian Shaw and Keith Thomas were successful on Thursday. Club competitions are in full swing and in a thrilling semi final of the Singles Championship, Tiny Cockshutt narrowly defeated Peter Woods.
