June 2011 - Announcements

Don't miss out on CPHA’s 2011 Annual Conference!

June 19-22, 2011, Palais des congrès, Montréal

Pre-registration Deadline
Secure your place at this year’s CPHA conference by registering online today! Avoid the line-ups on-site and register online before the pre-registration deadline of Friday, June 3, 2011.

Final Program
Over 550 abstracts were submitted, from which we are able to include 250 oral presentations and 98 poster presentations, all of which build on the 5 plenary sessions and 15 planned sessions in this year’s scientific program. View all the details in the Final Program which will be available online shortly. In addition, click here to view the oral and poster presentation abstracts. 

Book your accommodations at the Delta Centre-Ville and SAVE!
This is your last chance to take advantage of the special CPHA Conference group accommodation rate of $169 at the Delta Centre-Ville in Montreal. Book online today at http://www.deltacentreville.com/010616h or by calling toll-free: 1-888-890-3222 [Group Code: 010616h].

2011 Ophea Conference

October 13-15, 2011
Nottawasaga Inn, Alliston ON

The 2011 Ophea Conference will provide an enriching professional development experience for leaders who support the health and learning of children and youth in Ontario schools and communities.

Join educators, and public health and recreation leaders for inspiring and interactive workshops and training sessions focusing on:

  • The development of physical and health literacy
  • Ways to easily implement the H&PE curriculum
  • Ideas and tools to support school communities in adopting a healthy schools and communities approach
  • Daily Physical Activity, TGfU, sport, games and physical activity ideas
  • Innovative ways to address health promotion topics
  • Assessment & evaluation tools

Don’t miss our 40th annual Ophea Conference!

Ophea is pleased to offer a group discount: Buy 5 Full Delegate spots and receive the 6th Free!

Register by June 30th for our early bird rate and to guarantee your accommodations!

Visit conference.ophea.net

Seniors’s Month

June is Seniors’ Month, a time to celebrate and honour seniors – their knowledge, experience and the contributions they make every day in communities across the province. This year marks the 27th anniversary of Seniors’ Month in Ontario. Ontario’s 2011 theme, Live It Up, emphasizes the benefits of active, engaged living at any age. Learn more about Seniors’ Month, including local events, by visiting http://www.seniors.gov.on.ca/en/seniorsmonth/index.php.