WALKING TOGETHER

Walking Together is a community initiative dedicated to the improvement of the quality of life through physical activity for all residents of Southwest Michigan.
For more information, email Karl Sandelin or email Kalamazoo Valley Walkers.

First Steps Into Fall —
Mayor's Challenge

A community-wide walking event for everyone

Wednesday, September 15th
Gather at 6:30 p.m.
Bronson Park (downtown Kalamazoo MI)

Walk one of three 1.5 mile downtown routess or the
1/4 mile route around Bronson Park (barrier free)

   

 
Join our mayors and other community leaders for a walk:

Hosted by Mayor Robert B. Jones, Kalamazoo

Mayor James Graham, Portage

Chris Crowell, Gazelle Sports
 

Come early to register. Obtain registration forms online.
 
Free parking on downtown streets and paved lots after 5 p.m. Parking ramps $1/hr.
 
Bring a friend or just come and join the fun
Organize a group from your neighborhood, church or workplace.
Wear comfortable shoes & dress for the weather (rain or shine)

Children must be accompanied by adults.

For more information call Karl at 269-349-1870 or email us at info@kvwalkers.org
 
Sponsored by Kalamazoo area Rotary Clubs
 
Supported by WMU Dept. of Health, Physical Education & Recreation, Kalamazoo Valley Walkers, Holtyn Assoc. Health Promotion Consultants, Gazelle Sports & Reliv
FIRST STEPS OF SPRING FORMS
Group Walking Registration Form
Individual Walking Registration Form
Poster
 

LEADERS
Leaders
Karl Sandelin, Rotary Clubs District 6360
Dr. Deb Berkey, Chair, WMU Dept, Health, Phys Ed & Recreation
Steering Committee: Kalamazoo Valley Walkers Club, WMU Dept, Health, Phys Ed & Recreation, Rotary, Gazelle Sports, Holytn Assoc. Health Promotion Consultants, Reliv, ProHealth and others.
 
COMMUNITY WALKING RESOURCES
Kalamazoo Valley Walkers
Walking Event Calendar — KVW
Note: Walking Event Organizers are welcome to post southwest Michigan walking events on the KVW event calendar.
Walking Partner Search
Gazelle Sports Event Calendar

TOOLBOX
WALKING TOGETHER TOOLBOX (in development)
Info about walking shoes    
3 – minute Pre-walk warm-up    
3 – minutes post walk stretches
   
Workout attire    
Walking Group Startup Guide
Walking Plan Form
Walking Poster - Template
Walking Flyer - Template
 
Program Registration Form
Team Information List
Pedometer Order Form
Resource Guide
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