Special event for all Wednesday walkers!

Walk to School Wednesday continues even in the snow. Join us for the Garland Walk on Wednesday, Dec. 21!

The Walk-to-School-Wednesday crew will finish up their final walk of 2016 this week with a “Garland Walk” and everyone is welcome.

“This is our second annual Garland Walk,” said  Kathy O’Mara, who is organizing the event. “Each walker will receive a garland necklace and a special surprise for walking.”

Walkers meet at Wurster Park in front of the gazebo at 7:30 am, or at Chi-Bro Park on the shared use trail at 7:45 am. O’Mara said those starting at Wurster Park will make a special stop to do some caroling.

Walk to School Wednesdays will continue each week once school resumes in January. “As long as school is open, we will walk,” O’Mara said.

Last week, one lone student walker, Garrett, joined four adults at Chi-Bro Park on a very cold day for the walk to Klager Elementary School. Congratulations to this brave young man!

This week’s Garland Walk will be a fun event. Student walkers from kindergarten through high school are welcome. Adults and younger siblings also join the walks frequently, so come and join the fun!

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.