“Dust off your shoes, get off your chair, talk to your doctor, call a friend and let’s go for a walk.”
That is the slogan Linda Rouw hopes will help motivate area seniors to join a new walking group.
“It’s something I feel very strongly about,” the Grand Valley resident said.
She explained the Grand Valley Walking Group will be offered Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays from 1 to 3pm, starting Oct. 21 and running until mid-April.
The group, which Rouw spearheaded, will walk upstairs at the Grand Valley community centre, with a charge of $1 per use being returned to the municipality, which has provided the room for free.
Rouw said regular walking can have enormous physical benefits for older adults.
“They’re healthier longer and they can stay at home longer,” she said.
For more information Rouw can be reached at 519-928-3393.
