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WALKER WEBSITES FITWALKERS www.albanyfitwalkers.org OTSVA www.walkoregon.org AVA www.ava.org MEETING Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, 7 at Villa Courtyard & Brookdale Senior Living. Pre-meeting Eating a.k.a. The Workers Wok – 5:15 at Momiji, 641 NW Hickory St.,North Albany. Please order when you arrive, giving us time to arrive at the meeting by 7pm. To walk before the meeting, meet at 5pm at Brookdale. Annual Potluck Picnic Pictures Thank You Don and Mary for opening your home and back yard to Albany Fitwalkers for our annual picnic on August 13. Mary was out of town so Don hosted by himself. Good Job! Art and Air Festival Walk Friday, August 22 Pictures HAPPY BIRTHDAY September - Randy 9/4, Bev 9/28 October - Sandy C. 10/3, Donna 10/11, Fitwalkers 10/25 FITNESS FUN FRIENDSHIP FOOD ALBANY FITWALKERS NEWSLETTE ALBANY FITWALKERS NEWSLETTE ALBANY FITWALKERS NEWSLETTE ALBANY FITWALKERS NEWSLETTER R R R SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER WALK ALBANY 2014 Albany Fitwalkers, a member of the American Volkssporting Association, is a non-competitive walking 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. Karen, Nita, Evie, Phoebe, Randy, Connie

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Page 1: ALBANY FITWALKERS NEWSLETTE RAlbany Fitwalkers, a member of the American Volkssp WALKER WEBSITES FITWALKERS OTSVA AVA MEETING Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, 7 at Villa Courtyard & Brookdale

WALKER WEBSITES

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

MEETING Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, 7 at Villa Courtyard & Brookdale Senior Living. Pre-meeting Eating a.k.a. The Workers Wok – 5:15 at Momiji, 641 NW Hickory St.,North Albany. Please order when you arrive, giving us time to arrive at the meeting by 7pm. To walk before the meeting, meet at 5pm at Brookdale.

Annual Potluck Picnic Pictures

Thank You Don and Mary for opening your home and

back yard to Albany Fitwalkers for our annual picnic on August 13.

Mary was out of town so Don hosted by himself. Good Job!

Art and Air Festival Walk Friday, August 22

Pictures

HAPPY BIRTHDAY September - Randy 9/4, Bev 9/28

October - Sandy C. 10/3, Donna 10/11, Fitwalkers 10/25

FITNESS FUN FRIENDSHIP FOOD

ALBANY FITWALKERS NEWSLETTEALBANY FITWALKERS NEWSLETTEALBANY FITWALKERS NEWSLETTEALBANY FITWALKERS NEWSLETTERRRR

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER WALK ALBANY 2014

Albany Fitwalkers, a member of the American Volkssporting Association, is a non-competitive walking 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.

Karen, Nita, Evie, Phoebe, Randy, Connie

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PICNIC TIME IN MARY AND DON’S BACKPICNIC TIME IN MARY AND DON’S BACKPICNIC TIME IN MARY AND DON’S BACKPICNIC TIME IN MARY AND DON’S BACKYARDYARDYARDYARD

Vice President Karen W. opened the meeting to 25 Albany Fitwalkers. After a little business there was lots of food and pleasure.

Photos by Julia

VOTED ON AT THE PICNIC ALBANY FITWALKERS ALBANY FITWALKERS ALBANY FITWALKERS ALBANY FITWALKERS

2015201520152015 Year Round WalkYear Round WalkYear Round WalkYear Round Walkssss Historic (revised), North Albany, SE Parks (revised) Parks and Lakes (including Talking Water Gardens), Brownsville, Jefferson, and theTimber Linn Walk. No Millersburg walk in 2015 due to lack of restrooms and the short hours the Millersburg store is open. Walk it again before it’s gone.

Bev LeRoy Jimmy

Loretta, Gwen & Bob of Silver Striders, Terry

Mike, Evie and Phoebe

Albany FitwalkeAlbany FitwalkeAlbany FitwalkeAlbany Fitwalkers Newsrs Newsrs Newsrs 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

Helen and Peggy

Paul Nancy

Karen and Nita

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

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� � � � � � � � � �THE PREZ SEZTHE PREZ SEZTHE PREZ SEZ

Lessons Learned

I was unable to make the Picnic Meeting in August because of surgery scheduled two months before. I needed some plumbing remodeling, so found a great professional in Eugene, Dr. Connie DiMarco. Our home plumbing changes have taken much longer, but Jim is dedicated. I didn't want a big deal to be made of this, so was hush hush about it, even in my own family. Now I hear that people felt cheated.. dismissed. That was not the intention. I do like being generous, but did not allow others to be generous. Sorry. Lesson Learned. Met a Mossback at Costco in Eugene on Thursday while getting flowers for my doctor. I let her know that my doctor thought I had a great constitution and that I was exceptional. The Mossback replied, "Whenever a walker needs surgery, they recover much faster than the general public." This is a lesson that I hope you will take to heart. Keep up the walking and active lifestyle. It will benefit you more and more as the years go by. Other lessons? I learned how to pee standing up! I'm learning to be easy on myself, as the doc doesn't want me to lift more than 5 pounds for a total of 6 weeks. I learned where those body parts are located (Jim had to set up a mirror!). It is great to have friends who care. Thanks for being a Fitwalker. We had a great turnout of helpers and goodies for the Art and Air walk. You are appreciated! Rozy

Up The Road

Stephanie and Kassadee left Albany and moved north. Their new address is 3845 NE Division, Gresham 97030. Not too far away but far enough. We will miss you both. And thanks for the notebooks of memories.

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

COME WORK

WITH US

Safety Tips from Wendy

Walk Facing Traffic: If there is no sidewalk and you must walk on the side of the road, choose the side where you are facing oncoming traffic. In North America, this is the left side of the road. This gives you the best chance to see traffic approaching closest to you and take evasive action when needed. Stay Aware of Bikes and Runners: Share the road and path with bikes and runners. Bike riders should alert you when approaching from behind with a bike bell or a "passing on the left/right." Listen for them, and move to walk single file, allowing them to pass safely. Runners should also call out for passing. Bike-walker collisions can result in broken bones or head injury for either — and you aren't wearing a helmet.

Be Visible: Wear bright colors when walking in daytime. When walking at night, wear light-colored clothing and reflective clothing or a reflective vest to be visible. Drivers are often not expecting walkers to be out after dark, and you need to give them every chance to see you, even at street crossings that have crossing signals. Be just as cautious at dawn or twilight, as drivers still have limited visibility or may even have the setting or rising sun directly in their eyes.

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Art and Air Festival Walk Friday, August 22,

5/10km – 1A 3pm to 6pm start at the Albany Armory

Photos by Nancy H.

We lost $76.90 overall, but everybody who did

the walk LOVED it! Comments were that it

was exceedingly well marked, and they loved

the events going on at the fair...many came

back with purchases from the booths and went

back for evening activities after they finished

the walk.

The event was short in numbers but folks that

came liked the event.

# credit walkers (paid) 38 # credit walkers (coupon) 2 # free walkers 23 total walkers 63 Free:total ratio 37%

Donations $ 19.00

Phoebe, Marge Bergeron,Rozy

Standing left to right Sheena, Phoebe, Nancy H. Jeff, Rozy, Julia

Sitting left to right Mary, Bev, Jayne

Many thanks to the

wonderful

walk workers.

Nancy H. Karen W. Rozy & Jim, Nita,

Phoebe, Jan Karen Mc, Julia,

Bev, Lynn, Jayne, Mary &

Don, JoVanna, Evie & Mike,

and Donna

Ed Rozy

Walker, Phoebe, Nancy

Walker Numbers

EXPENSE INFORMATIONEXPENSE INFORMATIONEXPENSE INFORMATIONEXPENSE INFORMATION

Sanction fee 30.00 Printing 22.00 Portapotty rental 100.00 AVA Participation Fees 47.50 OTSVA Participation Fees 11.40 Total 210.90

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Oregon Trails State

Volkssporting

Association

OTSVA [email protected]

From the State OTSVA meeting in July, Congratulations go to Sandy for receiving the Individual Excellence award for her wonderful newsletters.

COMING TO A CLOSECOMING TO A CLOSECOMING TO A CLOSECOMING TO A CLOSE

Seasonal Walks

Ending September 30

Arlington, OR, Gilliam County, 10 km - 2B, "A" Big hillside letter in a little town walk. The birth place of Doc Severinson from the Tonight Show. The walks begins adjacent to the Park on Beech St, passing a yellow caboose, veteran's memorial, walk along the Columbia River to grain elevators, past State Police office to golf course, past the water tower, library, and historic church and City Hall.Pre-registration with Point of Contact. Oregon Trail State Volkssport Assn Baker City, OR, 10 km - 1A, Daily, Dawn to Dusk. Most of the route is on city sidewalks. Caution: Not all of the sidewalks are smooth. Trail passes many historic buildings and unique architecture. Pre- Register with Point of Contact. Oregon Trail State Volkssport Assn Condon, OR, Gilliam County, 10km - 1A, This walk goes past the Gilliam County Courthouse, the county fair grounds, the Condon golf course, the log cabin museum and two cemeteries. You will enjoy sweeping views of the valley and a large wind farm. Pre-Register with Point of Contact. Oregon Trail State Volkssport Assn. Fort Rock, OR, Lake County, 5km, 10km - 1A, The town of Fort Rock has a museum, a helicopter pad and a watering hole. Last we checked there was a gas station, and convenience store, but they were for sale. Come prepared. The Fort Rock portion of the walk is a more difficult, sandy uneven surface, the rest of the walk is on country roads. Pre-register with Point of Contact. Oregon Trail State Volkssport Assn.

GIVE SOMEONE A SQUEEZEGIVE SOMEONE A SQUEEZEGIVE SOMEONE A SQUEEZEGIVE SOMEONE A SQUEEZE

John Day, OR, Grant County, 10km - 1A, This walk goes past two pioneer churchs, the Kam Wah Chung State Wayside Park and Interpretive Center, the Grant County Courthouse, a large totem, a covered bridge, the Grant County Museum, outstanding murals, hillside letter G, two fire houses and the rich gold mining heritage of Canyon City. Register with Point of Contact. Oregon Trail State Volkssport Assn La Grande, OR, Union County, 5km/10km - 1A, walking tour of La Grande includes the Union County Courthouse, the campus of Eastern Oregon University, a cemetery, a train depot, a pioneer church, beautiful old homes, several city parks and the downtown main street. Register with Point of Contact. Oregon Trail State Volkssport Assn. Paulina Lake Resort, OR, 13 km - 4C, Walk around a beautiful Paulina Lake in Newberry Volcanic Area through lodge pole pine forests on natural trails, Enjoy the views of Paulina Peak. Elevation for this walk is 5,200 ft. register at Shell Station, 56896 VENTURE LN. Sunriver OR 97707From Hwy. 97 S. Turn RIGHT onto CR-40/S CENTURY DR. Go straight at roundabout Do Not go into Sunriver. Turn LEFT onto VENTURE LN. to stay on VENTURE LN to the Shell station parking lot. You will drive 24 miles to the trailhead to start of this walk. 4-D's Volkssport Club. The Dalles, OR, Wasco County, 10km/5km - 1A, This walk goes through old town, past historical buildings, murals and on the 10km you will enjoy sweeping views of the Columbia River. Register with Point of Contact. Oregon Trail State Volkssport Assn Vale, OR, Malheur County, 10km/5km - 1A, This walk includes roadsides, natural trails, sidewalks and streets plus murals depicting the Oregon Trail on many buildings. Register with Point of Contact. Oregon Trail State Volkssport Assn.

Ending October 31

Troutdale, OR, Airport Bike, 25km - 1A, A gentle ride running parallel to the Troutdale Airport and along Marine Drive. This route takes you from Troutdale to 122nd and Marine Drive and then back again. Register at Comfort Inn, - 1000 NW Graham Road. Troutdale, OR. From the east on I-84, take exit 17, Troutdale. At the signal light at the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right onto Graham Rd, then right into the Comfort Inn parking lot. From the west on I-84, take Exit 17, Troutdale. Stay on Frontage Rd approximately 1/2 mile, getting into the left lane. At 257th Ave/Graham Rd, turn left into the outside

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lane, pass under the I-84 overpass, and go straight ahead on Graham Rd. The Comfort Inn is on your right, just past Dairy Queen. The start box is at the registration desk. Restrooms are availableEast County Windwalkers. Springwater Corridor Seasonal Bike, Gresham, OR, 25k, 35k, 43k - 1A, check in at Best Western Pony Soldier Inn, 1060 NE Cleveland, Gresham, OR. Then drive to Main City Park, where you will actually start the bike. To get to Main City Park, turn left on Cleveland (from the Pony Soldier Inn). Turn right on Powell. Turn left at the stoplight at Powell and Main Street, entering Main City Park. Go straight through first parking area, over the small bridge and park in the lot to your right. Restroom is by the baseball backstop. East County Windwalkers.

Ending November 15

Silverton, OR, Silver Falls State Park, 11Km/12Km - 2B, Daily, dawn to dusk. This route walks the whole canyon trail from South Falls to North Falls. View nine spectactular waterfalls. Trails are barkdust, natural and paved. Wear sturdy shoes and carry water. There is a $5.00 State Park entrance fee per car. There is a 1km add on (easy) to do the 10th waterfall. This is a State Park and Waterfall walk. Register at Safeway Grocery Store, 301 Westfield Street , 918 N. First Street (Hwy 214). From the north on I-5, take Woodburn exit #271, follow the signs east to Silverton along Hwy 214. From the south on I-5, take Market Street exit #256 (Salem). Follow the signs east along Hwy 213 to Silverton. At the traffic light turn right on Westfield Street. Go straight up the hill . Safeway is on the right. The box is at customer service desk. After registering, you will drive 14 miles along scenic Silver Falls Loop Hwy to the trail-head within Silver Falls State Park. This is a beautiful waterfall and state park walk. Silverton Walk Abouts.

Ending November 30

Keizer, OR, Willamette Mission State Park, 10km. 5 km - 1A, Daily dawn to dusk. Newly revised walk. See the site of the Jason Lee mission and the nation's largest black cottonwood tree which is over 270 years old. Trail is rated 1 but is difficult for strollers and wheelchairs. A $5 per vehicle entrance fee supports the park or use your State Park Permit. Willamette Wanderers.

Get out and

Walk Oregon

Starting Point 2015

Last chance to order the book containing all Year Round Events in the entire United States! It’s only $20. Order deadline is Sept. 15. Contact Martha at [email protected]

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

Fitwalkers are helping sponsor the Silver Falls Walk for the AVA National Convention on Monday, June 15, 2015. We are covering the registration, check point and finish table. If we can’t provide enough volunteers, we will ask other groups for assistance. Trail marking is the responsibility of another club. Columbia River Volkssport Club will handle the Hot Dog Lunch. AVA awarded the Fitwalkers a thank you for manning the check point at Silver Falls at the Salem Conference Walk this year.

American Volkssporting

Association

Magnificent MilestonesMagnificent MilestonesMagnificent MilestonesMagnificent Milestones

Events Distance

Mary - 75 Events

Don – 150 Events - 1,500 KM

Lee – 200 Events – 2,000 KM

Julia – 400 Events – 4,000 KM

Carol 1050 Events – 14,000 KM

WAY TO WALK!

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COME WALK COME WALK COME WALK COME WALK

WITH USWITH USWITH USWITH US Albany FitwalkersAlbany FitwalkersAlbany FitwalkersAlbany Fitwalkers

THURSDAY WALKSTHURSDAY WALKSTHURSDAY WALKSTHURSDAY WALKS Carpool to YREs

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

Sept. 4 – Portland – Historic Kenton, 6/10km, rated 1A. Sept. 11 – Mt. Angel in connection with their Oktoberfest, 5/10km, rated 1A. Sept. 18 – Tualatin – Browns Ferry Park, 5/10km, rated 1A. Sept. 25 – West Linn - Historic Willamette –the summer route, 5/10km, rated 2B.

October walks to be announced

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,Sept. 17 and Oct. 15. Pre-meeting walks at 4:30 in the lobby of Building A

Salem Second Sunday Stroll SeptemberSeptemberSeptemberSeptember

September 7 Willamette Mission Park, 2 PM, 10km. 5 km - 1A. Newly revised walk includes two 5 Km. See the site of the Jason Lee mission and the nation's largest black cottonwood tree, over 270 years old. Meet at Willamette Lutheran Home, 7693 Wheatland Road , for carpooling to the park.

OctoberOctoberOctoberOctober

October 19 South Salem, Sunnyslope, 2PM. 6/10km, 2B. Beautiful homes surrounded by parks, shade trees, hidden paths. Visit the Belcrest Memorial Cemetery. Some ups and downs, but only one short hill. Meet at Roth’s Fresh Market,4555 Liberty Rd S, Salem.

ALBANY FITWALKERS SUNDAY STROLLS

September 28 Start at 2pm Parks, Lakes & Talking Waters

5/10km, 1B Start at the Albany Holiday Inn Express

October 26 Start at 2pm Brownsville Guided Walk,

5/10/13km, 2B Start at Chevron Gas Station, 203 W. Bishop Way. Brownsville

ALBAALBAALBAALBANY FITWALKERS NY FITWALKERS NY FITWALKERS NY 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, - 1B, Holiday Inn Express Brownsville Historic - 5/10km - 2B, Brownsville Chevron Gas Station,203 W. Bishop Way. Brownsville Jefferson - 5/10km, Start :Jefferson Thriftway

Silver Striders Walks

Albany Parks & Recreation program at the

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

[email protected]

Walk ALBANY

AVA AND MY STRIDE Doulbe your walking rewards with AVA partner with My Stride. Go to

www.mystride.net

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Mosey with Mosey with Mosey with Mosey with the Mossbacksthe Mossbacksthe Mossbacksthe 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.

SEPTEMBERSEPTEMBERSEPTEMBERSEPTEMBER

09/13/2014 (8AM-1PM) Carpool to Cottage Grove YRE, 5/12km, rated easy. 09/20/2014 (7AM-4PM) Carpool to Portland/Cedar Mill Libraries Walk, 5/11km, rated 1A 09/27/2014 (7AM-2:30PM) Carpool to Alsea Fall Forest & Waterfalls Walk, 5 km rated easy, or 10 km, rated moderate. 09/30/2014 (7:30AM-5:30PM) Carpool to Lincoln City Beach YRE, 5/10 km, rated easy.

OCTOBEROCTOBEROCTOBEROCTOBER

10/04/2014 (7AM-3PM) Carpool to Sisters YRE, 5/10km, rated easy. 10/11/2014 (8AM-3PM) Carpool to South Salem YRE, 5/10 km, rated moderately easy. 10/18/2014 (8AM-2PM) Carpool to Corvallis Fall Trees, Challenges GaloreWalk, 5/10km., rated easy. 10/25/2014 (8AM-5PM) Carpool to Happy Valley Hills & Hollows Walk, 5km., rated easy, and 10 km, rated moderate.

Build Lebanon Trails Buildlebanontrails.com Lebanon Trails Committee Public Meeting Lebanon Samaritan Lebanon Hospital Tues. Oct. 7, 2014 ~ 7:00pm-8:30pm

Burkhart Creek Trail Nature Walk

Sat. - SeptemberSeptemberSeptemberSeptember 13, at 10am

The Trail is an intricate part of the overall BLT trail system. The goal for this project is developing a safe and accessible multi-use trail along Burkhart Creek. Meet at the Oak Street Lebanon Fire Hall(1050 West Oak Street). The.

gravel parking area for the Fire Hall is reached by turning west onto Oak Street at the intersection of Oak and Main. Proceed west on Oak until you reach S. 12th Street. Turn onto S. 12th Street and BLT signs direct you to the parking area.

Sat., OctoberOctoberOctoberOctober 11, at 10am

Ridgeway Butte Hike (rescheduled from

January)

beautiful scenery while learning about the history of Ridgeway Butte. Rick Ely (owner of the Butte) has graciously opened up his land to the community. He will lead a guided tour around his property. There are two hikes available; one a short hike and the other approximately 3 miles touring the Ridgeway Butte property. Expect steep inclines, rocky soil surfaces with uneven terrain. The elevations from 357’ at the bottom to 1209’ at the tower. Well socialized leashed dogs are welcome. Bring binoculars/camera for the top! Directions: From Main Street in Lebanon turn east on Grant Street. Cross the Grant Street Bridge.

Look for the BLT Event signs!!

Walking helps build stamina, eases stress and is good at keeping brain cells connected. Hope to see you out on the trail! Rozy

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DATES TO REMEMBER SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

2014 AVA Events

SEPTEMBER Sept 6-7 Canby Dahlias So Many Flowers Walk, 5/10km, 1A, 8-12, Valley Volkswalkers Sept 7 Willamette Mission Park Sunday Stroll, Guided Wk 2 PM Willamette Wanderers Sept 13 WA Wk Vancouver Salmon Creek Walk, 5/10km, 1A, 8:30-1,Vancouver USA Volkssporters Sept 14 Mt. Angel Oktoberfest Walk, 5/10km, 1A, 10-1,2, Rose City Roamers Sep 17 Scappoose Guided Wk, 10Km only, 1A, 9:30-1, Turnaround Trekkers Sept 20 Cedar Mill Libraries Festival Walk, 5/11km, 1A, 10-1, Cedar Milers Sept 24 Gabriel Park Guided Walk, 5/10km, 2B, 9:00-9:55 – 1, Vancouver USA Volks Sept 27 Alsea Fall Forest & Green Falls Walk, 5/10km, 1B/3C, 8-12 Yachats Coastal Gems Sept 28 Parks, Lakes & Talking Waters Sunday Stroll Guided Wk, 5/10km, 1B, 2, Albany Fitwalkers

OCTOBER Oct 4 WA Ridgefield Birdfest/Bluegrass Celebration Walk, 6/10km, 2B, 9-1,All Weather Walkers Oct 5 Portland Marathon-Half-10Km, Must

Register with Marathon website ASAP!! OTSVA Oct 12 Astoria Great Columbia Crossing Walk, 10km, 1A, Must Preregister, OTSVA Oct 18 Corvallis Fall Trees, Challenges Galore Walk, 5/10km, 1A, 9-12, Corvallis Cruisers Oct 19 NE Historic Salem Sunday Stroll Guided Walk 6/10km, 1A, 2PM. Willamette Wanderers Oct 25 Happy Valley Hills & Hollows Walk, 5/10km, 1A/3B. 10-1,East County Windwalkers Oct 26 Brownsville Guided Walk, 5/10/13km, 2B, 2, Albany Fitwalkers

Future Events 2014 Oct. 5 – Portland Marathon & Half Marathon www.Portlandmarathon.org

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).

Coming in 2015 May 30, 2015 - Peony & Hosta Walk June 13 - 21, 2015 19th AVA Biennial Convention, Phoenix Grand Hotel Salem,Oregon 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