Robust Walkathon and Walk to School Day coming up

Two partner organizations have fun walking events scheduled in the next few weeks. Hope to see you at one or both! On Monday, September 27, join the Successful Aging Committee for the Robust Walkathon in Ben Brenman Park, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Learn how to weave low-intensity exercises into a walk, use environmental objects … Continue reading Robust Walkathon and Walk to School Day coming up

BPAC organizes Alexandria presidential history walk

On Sunday, July 11, BPAC organized a group walk to sites in Alexandria associated with U.S. presidents. About fifteen people gathered near Market Square and then did a two-mile loop through Old Town. Participants ranged from retirees to a one-month-old newborn, who slept peacefully in his stroller during the entire walk. During the tour, we … Continue reading BPAC organizes Alexandria presidential history walk

BPAC leads biking and walking tours of community gardens

On Sunday, May 16, BPAC organized a bike ride and walk to visit community gardens, butterfly gardens, learning gardens, and other public gardens in and around Alexandria. For the ride, we gathered in Ben Brenman Park on Sunday morning and then did a 15-mile loop around the city, stopping at ten different gardens or parks … Continue reading BPAC leads biking and walking tours of community gardens