Each year, older adults across the country participate in local fitness activities as part of the annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day® .
National Senior Health & Fitness Day – Senior Stroll
On Wednesday, May 30, an estimated 100,000 older adults will participate in local fitness activities throughout the country as part of the 25th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day®, the nation’s largest health and wellness event for older adults.
To celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day, Parker Parks and Recreation hosts the annual Senior Stroll. This free event features a one-mile fun walk on a paved trail around O’Brien Park, delicious refreshments, socializing with friends, exciting prize giveaways and interacting with local business vendors that put an emphasis on senior health and wellness.
Date: May 26, 2021
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: O’Brien Park, 10795 Victorian Dr.
Cost: FREE; pre-registration required
REGISTER HERE
“Older adults at all levels of physical fitness are encouraged to participate in National Senior Health & Fitness Day,” says Patricia Henze, National Senior Health & Fitness Day program manager. “Our goals for Senior Day are to make exercise fun, to increase awareness of the benefits of a regular exercise program for older adults, and to encourage all older adults to take advantage of the many health and fitness programs offered in their communities.”
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are available. For more information or to sign up, visit the Volunteer Connect Douglas County website and choose Town of Parker as your organization. Email Brenda at bmooney@parkeronline.org with volunteer questions.
Additional Information
Register for the Senior Stroll here. For additional event information, email Deni Jacobs at djacobs@parkeronline.org or call at 303.805.3208. For sponsorship and vendor information, please email Jaime Vollertsen at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org or call at 303.805.3267.
