MEETING Wednesday, August 13, 6pm,. It's the Annual Potluck Picnic!

This year, for the first time ever, the event is at Don and Mary Reed's house: 2937 SE Morega Avenue, Albany. Chicken is provided. Just bring a side dish, a

lawn chair (if you have one), and a swim suit (if you want to swim). Don and Mary will provide the plates and utensils. See you there. RSVP to Nancy

nancy@HambyRealty.com by Sunday August 10. Directions:Go south on Waverly, cross

Grand Prairie, pass 36th Ave, go 2000 ft. turn Right on to Morega or take Rt 34. Turn right on

Columbus and go until it becomes Waverly. In about 1000 feet turn left onto Morega.

Welcome New MemberWelcome New MemberWelcome New MemberWelcome New Members Jim & Carol A.s Jim & Carol A.s Jim & Carol A.s Jim & Carol A.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kassadee – August 23 and Helen Mc – August 28

FITNESS FUN FRIENDSHIP FOOD

WALKER WEBSITES

FITWALKERS www.albanyfitwalkers.org OTSVA www.walkoregon.org AVA www.ava.org

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AUGUST WALK ALBANY 2014

Albany Fitwalkers, a member of the American Volkssporting Association, is a non-competitive group meeting the second Wednesday of each month at Brookdale Villas Courtyard , 1929 Grand Prairie Rd. SE, Craft Room A, Albany OR. Visitors are welcome. Dues are $10.00.

Art and Air Festival Walk

Friday,Friday,Friday,Friday, August 22, 2014, 3pm to 6pm August 22, 2014, 3pm to 6pm August 22, 2014, 3pm to 6pm August 22, 2014, 3pm to 6pm 5km/10km5km/10km5km/10km5km/10km ---- 1A 1A 1A 1A

Enjoy a walk on paved sidewalks and walking paths around Timber Linn Park with lakes, streams, and a veterans war memorial. Walk through newer residential areas. This event is in conjunction with the Annual Albany Art and Air Festival which is a three day event. At 7:30 live entertainment followed at dusk by the Night Glow. This annual event is full of joy and amazement for the entire family, brilliantly colored balloons tower over the crowd, lighting up the night sky. The no admission fee festivities include food, live music, arts and crafts. Come join us.

A wonderful time was had by all who attended the recent walk at Adelman's and Sebright's Gardens in Brooks. Over 290 participated in what many called their "absolute favorite walk." The Fitwalkers will host this volkswalk again next year, so mark your calendar for 2015 Peony Walk scheduled for May 30, 2015. You won't want to miss it! Rozy, Rozy, Rozy, Rozy, Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary, DonDonDonDon

Put These on Your Calendar

Peony & Hosta Walk, May 30, 2015

Columbia Gorge Walks, June 16-19, 2016

L Lois at work

Lois

Giving chocolate to others is an

intimate form of communication,

a sharing of deep, dark secrets

Milton Zelman

PROPOSED 2015 YRE

Historic Albany, SE Parks, West Albany, Talking Waters, Jefferson, Brownsville.

PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED 2015201520152015 TRADITIONAL EVENTS TRADITIONAL EVENTS TRADITIONAL EVENTS TRADITIONAL EVENTS

A-Z Memory Walk – April 18 in memory of Lolly, Peony Walk, May, 30, LBCC Walk, Waterlou - Lebanon Walk. Submit your proposals and comments to Rozy.

11th Annual Peonies, Hostas, & More Walk

Sat., May 31, 2014

Albany Fitwalkers NewsAlbany Fitwalkers NewsAlbany Fitwalkers NewsAlbany Fitwalkers News 2014 Albany Fitwalkers Officers2014 Albany Fitwalkers Officers2014 Albany Fitwalkers Officers2014 Albany Fitwalkers Officers

PresidentPresidentPresidentPresident–––– Rozy, Rozy, Rozy, Rozy, Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President –––– Karen W, Karen W, Karen W, Karen W,

Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary –––– Bev, Treasurer Bev, Treasurer Bev, Treasurer Bev, Treasurer –––– Jan Jan Jan Jan

Albany Fitwalkers Newsletters

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Silver Lining to the

Darkside An email from Sandy sent 7-21-14 “Dear Fitwalkers, I went to the Darkside and while waiting for the movie to begin an announcement appeared for the Mennonite Village Older Americans’ Day on July 26. There, in the upper right hand corner of pictures celebrating the event was - OMG – that looks just like Evie in her pink Fitwalkers t-shirt! It must be Evie because that looks just like Michael on her right wearing his pink sweatshirt! Guess another perk to walking is you might end up on the silver screen.”

Responses to the email were creative:

I always knew Mike and Evie were star material!!

Jan

I got a mailing about this event and put it on my calendar but the Walking Adventures CO excursion train trip is July 23 - Aug. 2. Thanks for sending me info. though.

Donna (SilverWalker)

I’ll pay more attention to the newspaper ads for that event to see if they’re there. Didn’t recognize anyone in one ad. Thanks for letting us know.

Julia

Autographs available.Autographs available.Autographs available.Autographs available. LOLLOLLOLLOL

Evie & MichaelEvie & MichaelEvie & MichaelEvie & Michael

Not The Darkside Picture

Mennonite Village Older Americans' Day July 26,

2013 By Mennonite Village Senior Living

www.olderamericansday.org

iPhone for Events AVA.org provides a simple list of walking

events on iPhone. Go to iPhone-Friendly Oregon Event List

Oregon Trails State

Volkssporting

Association

OTSVA otsva@walkoregon.org

Wondering what the Gorge Walk was like? Ask Karen Mc or Rozy.

They were there!

Safety Tips from Wendy

Cross Safely: Mom was right: look both ways before crossing any street. At controlled intersections, it is wise to cross only when you have the pedestrian crossing light, but even then, drivers and bikers may have a green light to turn and won't be expecting you to be in the crosswalk. Make eye contact with any drivers who may be turning. Give them a wave. Make sure they see you. In a car-walker interaction, you can only lose.

Walk Single File: Unless you are on a sidewalk separated from the road or a wide bike lane, you should walk in single file. This is especially important on a road with lots of curves, where traffic has only a split second chance of seeing you before hitting you. While it can be enjoyable to walk down the road two to three abreast chatting merrily, drivers don't expect it and you may lose your best walking buddies.

19 per cent of all pedestrians killed by 19 per cent of all pedestrians killed by 19 per cent of all pedestrians killed by 19 per cent of all pedestrians killed by

traffic in 2011 were 65 or oldertraffic in 2011 were 65 or oldertraffic in 2011 were 65 or oldertraffic in 2011 were 65 or older from AARP Bulletin, April, 2014

Get out and

Walk Oregon

COME WORK

WITH US

2014 Albany Fitwalkers Workers

Secretary Backup - Connie, Committees (The more help the merrier):

Membership - Lois Newsletter – Sandy, Julia, Bev

Year Rounds – Nancy, Historian – Sandra

Website - Facebook - Meet-Up – Karen W and Nancy

Publicity - Everyone Thursday Walks – Julia, Dorothy and Bill

Sunday Strolls – Rozy, Karen W and Nancy Bike/Pedestrian – Nita,

Regional Trails, Lebanon BLT - Shirley Walk Developer – Julia, Beth, Karens, Nancy,

Helen, Sheena, Carol and Bob

Traditional Events: Aug 22. Fri.Night, Art & Air Walk – Nancy and

Karen W.

GIVE SOMEOGIVE SOMEOGIVE SOMEOGIVE SOMEONE A SQUEEZENE A SQUEEZENE A SQUEEZENE A SQUEEZE

A 10-second hug lowers blood pressure by increasing the feel-good hormone oxytocin and lowering the chemical cortisol. AARP The Magazine, June-July, 2014

Hmmm, Rozy’s backrub sounds similar.

GoodSearch raises Money for AVA. Go to www.Goodsearch.com for all your internet shopping

BOOKS AND AWARDS

Why Are Walkers Marking Books?

For each completed approved (sanctioned) event, walkers can receive a stamp in their IVV books verifying they completed the event and another stamp for the distance for the modest credit fee of $3.00 Those events and distances are eligible for IVV achievement awards.

What Are Those Awards?

Frame-ready certificates plus beautiful pins and colorful patches are awarded for the distance you’ve covered as well as the number of events you’ve completed. And recognition in The

American Wanderer, an AVA publication. For example

Another Book

Starting Points 2015 This book contains all Year Round Events in the entire United States! At $20 that is an incredible reference book to own. Don’t miss yours. Order deadline is Sept. 15. Contact Martha at walk4fun@wildblue.net

19th AVA Biennial Convention19th AVA Biennial Convention19th AVA Biennial Convention19th AVA Biennial Convention

June 13 June 13 June 13 June 13 ---- 21, 2015 21, 2015 21, 2015 21, 2015 Salem, OregonSalem, OregonSalem, OregonSalem, Oregon

Simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult. ………. Andy Rooney

IVV Congress of Delegates in Hamburg, Germany September 18 -21, 2014.

IVV-Asia - the second Asianpiad Nov 1-3, 2014 in Higashi-Matsuyama, Saitama, Japan. Events include Walking (5, 10, 20, 30, and 50km (all days),Cycling (14, 28km) and Swimming, Aqua walking (300, 500, 1000m).

2015 Olympiad September 26-29, 2015. Chengdu, China.

Top 10 Reasons to Take a Walk

From “A Short Guide to a Long Life,” by David B. Agus, MD (cancer specialist):

1. You’ll prevent weight gain and

perhaps walk-off weight.

2. You’ll reduce your risk of cancer.

3. You’ll reduce your risk of heart disease

and stroke.

4. You’ll reduce your risk of diabetes.

5. You’ll boost brain power and inspire

creativity.

6. You’ll improve your mood.

7. You’ll relieve stress.

8. You’ll stimulate a connection with

nature and encourage self-reflection.

9. You’ll gain an alertness on par with

that you’d get from a cup of coffee.

10. You’ll live longer.

American Volkssporting

Association

Magnificent MilestonesMagnificent MilestonesMagnificent MilestonesMagnificent Milestones

Don - 125 Events

Carol F. - 1000 Events

WAY TO WALK!

AVA AND MY STRIDE Doulbe your walking rewards with

AVA partner with My Stride. Go to www.mystride.net

COME COME COME COME WALK WALK WALK WALK

WITH USWITH USWITH USWITH US Albany FitwalkeAlbany FitwalkeAlbany FitwalkeAlbany Fitwalkersrsrsrs

THURSDAY WALKSTHURSDAY WALKSTHURSDAY WALKSTHURSDAY WALKS Carpool to YREs

Walk from 10:00am to 12:30pm See weekly e-mail or contact Julia at pjwesterberg@comcast.net, or 541-967-3001.( on Thurs with cellphone: 541-979-0139)

Aug. 7 – Sherwood Town & Country YRE – 5/6/11km, rated 1A. Aug. 14 – Albany Art & Air Festival Event testing of directions – 5/10km, rated 1B. Aug. 21 –To be announced. Aug. 28 Portland – NE Mt Tabor YRE – 5/10km, rated 1B.

Silver Striders Walks

Albany Parks & Recreation program at the

Albany Albany Albany Albany Senior Senior Senior Senior CenterCenterCenterCenter Tues. and Thurs. 9:30 Guide - Helen

hikemac@yahoo.com

Walk with the Wanderers willwander.weebly.com

Meeting the third Wednesday of each month

7:00pm – 8:30pm Bldg D, Salem Hospital, 890 Oak St, Salem

Meeting Wed,Aug. 20. Pre-meeting walks at 4:30 in the lobby of Building A

Salem Second Sunday Stroll August 10, 5PM – Governor’s Mansion Walk, 6/10/12km, Rated 1A. The route follows city sidewalks and paved paths with one hill. The 10km passes the Capitol grounds, Willamette University, the Governor's Mansion, tree shaded parks and the county courthouse. The 12km includes a cemetery. The 6km does not go to the Capitol or University

Friends don’t let friends walk until they get heat sickness. Wendy

Art and Air Festival Walk

Friday, August 22, 3pm to 6pm

5/10km – 1A start at the Albany

Armory Here is the Air & Art Walk Work

Schedule. Please sign up to help however you can. Signing up is easy. Here's how:

1. Click on the link above. 2. Click on the space where they

want to add your name. 3. Type your name.

4. Press the Tab key. That's it! That's all there is to it! If you forget to mark your calendar, just return

to this email and click the link to see what you signed up for. The link is

updated every time a name is added. The page says "work" schedule, but

there is so much fun to be had, you won't want to miss out. If you haven't

helped before, these events are a lot like walk reunions, and are a great way to get together!

Walk ALBANY

Heat Sickness Doesn't Mean You Didn't Do Everything Right. Wendy

ALBANY FITWALKERS SUNDAY STROLL

August 31, SE Parks YRE Start 5 PM, YRE 5/10K Rated 1A

meet at Brookdale Villas Courtyard

Walk goes through parks & queit residential neighborhoods

Mosey with the MossbacksMosey with the MossbacksMosey with the MossbacksMosey with the Mossbacks Eugene-Springfield Mossbacks walk for the fun of it. For Mossbacks walk information see www.mossbacks.org,Calendar for walks and car pool (Reservations Required) information, or call (541) 747-6470.

08/02/2014 (7AM-3PM) Carpool to Silver Falls YRE, 11/12 km., 2B 08/05/2014 (7AM-3PM) Carpool to Yachats Amanda’s Statue" YRE, 10km, 1A. 08/08/2014 (9:30AM-12:30PM) Mark trail for Saturday’s walk, 13 km., 1A 08/09/2014 (8AM-1PM) Clearwater Park-Dorris Ranch Walk, 13 km., 1A; shorter options available. 08/16/2014 (7AM-3PM) Carpool to Come “Chute” the Bull Walk, Mollala, 5/10 km, 1A. 08/23/2014 (8:00AM-5:30PM) Carpool to Winchester Bay Umpqua River Lighthouse Walk & Crab Feed, 10 km, 2B 08/30/2014 (7AM-3PM) Carpool to Lake Oswego Hazelia Field at Luscher Farm Walk, 5/6/11 km, 2A, 2B.

ALBANY FITWALKERS ALBANY FITWALKERS ALBANY FITWALKERS ALBANY FITWALKERS

2014 2014 2014 2014 Year Round WalkYear Round WalkYear Round WalkYear Round Walkssss

Albany - Historic - 5/10km, Starbucks, North Albany - 5/10km, Starbucks, 633 NW Hickory Southeast – Parks – 5/10km, Brookdale Villas Courtyard Parks & Lakes - 5/10 km, Holiday Inn Express Brownsville Historic - 5/10km - 2B, Brownsville Chevron Gas Station,203 W. Bishop Way. Brownsville Jefferson - 5/10km, Start :Jefferson Thriftway

Build Lebanon Trails

Buildlebanontrails.com

Lebanon Trails Committee

Public Meeting Lebanon Samaritan Lebanon Hospital Tues. Aug. 5, 2014 ~ 7:00pm-8:30pm

Aug. 9:Samaritan Community Healing Gardens Walk; Meet at 10am at the new Santiam Conference Center. The walk takes approximately 60-90 minutes, progressing through the entrance garden near the COMP Northwest Medical School and continues through the original Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital Healing Garden. There, tour the infusion center, rarely open to the public,. This facility has amazing views of the garden. Finally, the walk extends along the first section of the new Canal Trail, soon to be completed. We hope to see you there! *No Dogs Allowed on this tour. Directions Meet at the new Samaritan Conference Center at 605 Mullins Drive, Lebanon, Oregon. Across from the Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital.

Look for the BLT Event signs!!

Help Protect the EarthHelp Protect the EarthHelp Protect the EarthHelp Protect the Earth

Put one foot in front of the other. One hundred years ago, 99.9 per cent of people got by without cars. They took the trail, they lived near their workplaces and they walked. Using fuel-efficient cars is important, but we can save even more fuel by simply driving less.

Drink water and sports drinks in the heat.

DATES TO REMEMBER AUGUST 2014

AVA Events

AUGUST 8/6/2014 Portland - The Grotto Guided Walk 5/10/11 km,1A Vancouver USA Volkssporters 8/9/2014 Clearwater Park/Dorris Ranch Walk 13 km with shorter route, 1A Mossbacks 8/10/2014 Captial Governor’s Mansion Guided Walk 5/10/12 km, 1A Willametter Wanderers 8/13/2014 Pacific Community Park Guided Walk 5/10 km, 1A…. Vancouver USA Volkssporters 8/16/2014 Molalla - Come Chute The Bull Walk 5/10 km. 1A Valley Volkswalkers 8/20/2014 Lake Oswego - Tryon Creek Guided Walk 5/10 km, 1A/1B Vancouver USA 8/22/2014 Albany - Art and Air Festival Walk 5/10 km, 1A Albany Fitwalkers 8/24/2014 Portland - Portland Sunday Parkways Southeast Walk 5/10 km, 1A Rose City Roamers 8/27/2014 Portland - Sullivan's Gulch Guided Walk 5/10 km, 1A Vancouver USA Volkssporters 8/30-31/14 Lake Oswego - Hazelia Field at Luscher Farm 5/6/11 km, 2A/2B Rose City Roamers 8/31/2014 S.E. Albany Parks Guided Walk 5/10 km, 5/10 km, 1A Albany Fitwalkers Sunday Stroll

SEPTEMBER

9/6 - 7/2014 Canby - So Many Flowers - Dahlias Walk, Valley Volkswalkers

Future Events 2014 Aug. 22 – Art and Air Walk Oct. 5 – Portland Marathon & Half Marathon www.Portlandmarathon.org

Coming in 2015 June 13 - 21, 2015 19th AVA Biennial Convention, Phoenix Grand Hotel Salem,Oregon May 30, 2015 - Peony & Hosta Walk, September 26-29, 2015 Olympiad. Chengdu, China.

Coming in 2016

Columbia Gorge Walks, June 16-19, 2016

Come Join Us

ALBANY FITWALKERS

VOLKSSPORT CLUB POST OFFICE BOX 1218,

ALBANY OR 9732

www.albanyfitwalkers.org