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October 2020
WALKtober BINGO Challenge
Welcome to our WALKtober BINGO Challenge Play along with us and support our Co-op! Join our WALKtober Bingo Challenge and receive invitations, information, and inspiration to fill your very own WALKtober bingo card. Have fun and move with us through a variety of unique, (maybe wacky?) activities geared to bring you into greater connection with yourself, with others, and with the spaces and places around you! Registration: $25 Non-members; $5 Members What do you get after you register? *A playful, inspiring, informative daily challenge *Your one-of-a-kind WALKtober Bingo Card…
Find out more »Out of the Darkness Walk
While the Hagerstown Out of the Darkness Walk is going to look different this year, our mission to Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide has not changed. We are a strong and resilient community, united in our effort to fight suicide, raise awareness, educate our communities, support those who have lost loved ones, and support those with lived experience. We invite you to join the Hagerstown Out of the Darkness Experience and to walk with us to fight suicide on October 3 and…
Find out more »Walk Maryland Day
Walk Maryland Day is October 7, 2020! This year's theme is Walk Towards Wellness! Join the Washington County Health Department and Hagerstown Parks and Recreation in celebrating Maryland's state exercise by walking the length of Maryland - 250 miles - the week of October 4-10! Sign up here and track your walking each day here. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults get 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week and that children get 60…
Find out more »Virtual Step ‘N Stride
Why celebrate one day when you can celebrate all week?! Join us Saturday, October 10 - Saturday, October 17 as we honor breast cancer patients and survivors of all ages, and raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness - Cumberland Valley. All money raised from our Step 'n Stride event will support our local community in the fight against breast cancer. BCA-CV provides an early detection program that pays for mammograms and ultra sounds for individuals that have little or no insurance. We…
Find out more »10,000 Step Challenge
Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 – Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 Build up to walking 10,000 steps a day and commit to becoming healthier! The 10,000 Step Challenge is a 6-week long walking program to assist you with getting started towards increasing your physical fitness and improving your overall health. Exercise from the comfort of your home or wherever you like, tracking your step count each day. We’ll be there to help you during your journey with weekly emails containing positive encouragement,…
Find out more »Walk with Ease
Walk with Ease is an evidence-based physical activity and self-management education program that runs 3 times a week for six weeks and taught by an Arthritis Foundation certified instructor. The program is developed for people living with arthritis who want to be more physically active, but is also appropriate for people without arthritis, particularly those with diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions needing to be more physically active. The program is developed for people living with arthritis who want to…
Find out more »November 2020
Bike Safe Play Court Virtual Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join us virtually for the livestreamed grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Bike Safe Play Court on our Facebook page. The Bike Safe Play Court is a public traffic garden located at the Hagerstown YMCA. A traffic garden is a painted streetscape that gives children a safe place away from traffic to learn how to safely ride their bikes on the streets. For more information and bike safety resources, see the Bike Safe Play Court page on the WCHD website.
Find out more »January 2021
First Day Hike Fort Frederick State Park
Fort Frederick State Park 11100 Fort Frederick Road, Big Pool, MD 21711 Women In Conservation Trail - Easy/Moderate- 1.5 miles (Recommended by Ranger Rob Ambrose) Self-guided hike along the Plantations Trail. Blazed in red. Don't forget to download the hike booklet and tree guides: Common Broadleafs and Connifers. Women In Conservation Trail Booklet Tree Guide: Common Broadleaf Tree Guide - Conifers Additional Details: Leashed pets are welcome. Not stroller/wheelchair accessible. Portable restroom is available at the Visitor Center parking lot. For additional…
Find out more »First Day Hike Greenbrier State Park
Greenbrier State Park Hikes - Three Options Option 1: Big Red Trail to Yellow Trail - Moderate - 4 miles Self-guided hike featuring the new Yellow Trail. Hike starts at Gazebo #1 near Greenbrier beach. Not stroller/wheelchair accessible. Option 2: Lake Trail - Easy - 1 mile Self-guided hike around Greenbrier Lake. Hike starts at Gazebo #1 near Greenbrier beach. Not stroller/wheelchair accessible. Option 3: Marked Mile - Easy- 1 mile Follow white arrows/orange cones on paved surfaces in the day use area. Hike…
Find out more »2021 Hub City 100 Miler
ZOOM into Fitness and a Healthier YOU! January 15, 2021- April 24, 2021 The goal: Walk/run 1 mile a day for 100 days. You can get fit and healthy at home or outdoors! Aerobic activities such as yoga, biking, or zoom fitness classes count as "miles." Throughout the 100 days, weekly emails offer motivational tips, recipes, and ideas to reach your daily miles. Plus, you'll be invited to join a private Facebook group to share your experience with other 100…
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