Penfield Recreational Park plans social walking hours group dates

Step in a group at Summer Steps from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays from now until Sept. 27 at Penfield Recreational Park, 40756 State Route 18 in Penfield Township, according to a news release.

Meet at the pavilion closest to the road.

Summer Steps is a free way to get moving all summer long, presented by the Keystone Empowers You (KEY) collaborative, the release said.

Every other week, local health professionals and community leaders will share healthy living tips or community updates before the walk begins, the release related.

List of topics and speakers:

• June 28 — “Intro to Macros” — Barb Fortune, Certified Nutrition Coach at Fortune Health and Wellness

• July 12 — “The HumanAnimal Bond” — Zachary Wildman, Veterinary Student at the University of Tennessee

• July 26 — “Tips on Choosing a Nursing Facility” — Heather Taras, admissions coordinator at Keystone Pointe

• Aug. 9 — “Emotional Freedom Technique” — Jennifer Rumancik

• Aug. 23 — Topic TBD — Mark Adams, Lorain County Public Health Commissioner

• Sept. 6 — Topic TBD — Rachael Duling, Penfield Park Board Member

• Sept. 20 — “Back to School” — Dan White, Keystone Local School District Superintendent

Participants earn a free produce bag after attending 10 walks.

No membership or registration is required and all ages and abilities are invited to join.

People are welcome to come to Summer Steps whenever they have time in their schedules; a weekly commitment is not necessary, the release related.

Penfield Recreational Park has a paved trail, hydration station and other amenities.

For more information on KEY, or to check for inclement weather cancellations, visit Facebook.com/KeystoneEmpowersYou.

Keystone Empowers You (KEY) is a communitybased group funded and powered by the United Way of Greater Lorain County, and facilitated by Lorain County Public Health.

The collaborative includes partners from local businesses, agencies, and organizations working toward one goal of making the healthy choice the easy choice in the area.