Walk the Villages kicks off in Batavia at United Memorial Medical Center Friday at 6:00pm at the Jerome Center, 16 Bank St. The program, begun in 2005, is meant to encourage residents to get out and walk their communities, both to get out and exercise and to see what our area has to offer.
The six communities of Akron, Batavia, Clarence, Kenmore, Le Roy and Williamsville offer walking routes that promote downtown businesses, historical architecture, and local attractions. The program is free and self paced. Participants may fill out certificates at local merchants to be eligible to win prizes. Last year, nearly 3,000 people participated in the Walk the Villages program, of that almost 80% of the participants walked in communities other than their own.
At the Batavia Kick-Off event, free refreshments, health screenings and giveaways will be available. Live music will be performed by the local band, Buffalo Road Show. Registrants for the Walk the Villages Program will receive the new 2008 Community Guide and may sign up to participate in a free fitness study centered on the Walk the Villages.
Call (585) 344-5415 for more information.
