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Active for life B次元官网网址� thatB次元官网网址檚 PanoramaB次元官网网址檚 mantra when it comes to choosing the programs to offer the community.

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The community engagement team has been busy so far this summer, attending many of the Canada 150 celebrations and other events as well as putting on PanoramaB次元官网网址檚 Play in the Park programming and a new addition this summer, the mobile skate park.

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Being on the Saanich Peninsula, thereB次元官网网址檚 also a and their healthy, active aging, with much of the programming at Greenglade centered towards but also social connection.

B次元官网网址淧anorama is seen as a community hub, and many of the older people are coming here not only for the physical benefits for the social aspect too,B次元官网网址� Brewster explained.

A full weight room, a fitness studio and a full pottery studio are just a few of the things on offer at Greenglade.

At the main rec centre in North Saanich, the pool and the swimming lessons attract folks not only from the Saanich Peninsula but also Greater Victoria.

B次元官网网址淭hatB次元官网网址檚 because our aquatic facility is so good and also fully accessible,B次元官网网址� Brewster noted.

Looking toward fall, Brewster said, there is lots of new and exciting programming to come as well as the completion of the $2.2 million .

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The project is on time and on budget, she added, and came to fruition with the help of a $500,000 grant from Canada 150. The expected opening date is Oct. 1.

For more programming information and schedules at Panorama Recreation Centre, see crd.bc.ca/panorama.

(Panorama Recreation was a finalist in the 2017 Readers Choice Awards, handed out July 11 by the Peninsula B次元官网网址 Review.)