New West seniors are invited to get walking and talking with Century House.
Century House is inviting community members to “walk together while apart” by signing up for the Walk30 Challenge and joining its team. The Walk30 Burnaby/New West 2021 Challenge, running from May 10 to June 13, encourages people to walk 30 minutes a day and track the amount of time they spend walking.
Shelly Schnee, the city’s program coordinator for seniors, will be hosting a weekly Walk Talk series for members of the Century House team.
“Let’s get together and talk about our walks. Walking has been a saving grace over these months of the pandemic, why not celebrate! We can talk about our favourite walks, trade walking ideas, tips on gear, how to prepare for the weather,” said a notice about the series. “All topics are open to discussion as long as they relate to walking. We can even share photos we have taken on our walks. Join in one week or all five.”
Walk Talk will run on Wednesdays from May 19 to June 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. on Zoom. Participants can register in advance for the sessions.
After registering for the Walk30 Challenge, participants can join a team if they so choose. Any seniors needing assistance or having questions about the Century House team can email Schnee at [email protected].
The Walk30 Challenge is an annual walking challenge between the residents of New Westminster and Burnaby, with the winning city earning bragging rights and the Golden Shoe trophy. New West won the 2018 and 2019 walking challenges, before last year’s event was cancelled because of COVID-19.
Residents of all ages can sign up for the walking challenge.
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