Annual Intergenerational Walk Held
 

On a bright and breezy April afternoon, over 80 individuals of all ages participated in the Annual Intergenerational Walk “Walk for Ages” on the campus of the University of Rio Grande (URG). Coordinated by the Intergenerational Studies class under the direction of Barbara Boley, Ph.D. and sponsored in part by the Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. (AAA7), the walk was deemed a huge success. The Intergenerational Studies class is a requirement for the Certificate in Intergenerational Studies that is being newly offered beginning this fall term. Nina R. Keller, Assistant Director/Director of Planning, Rita Tracewell, Program /Planning Associate, and Debbie Crawford, Human Resources Assistant/Benefits Specialist represented AAA7 in the planning and worked diligently to make this event a success. Also, assisting with the walk were students from River Valley High School Key Club and volunteers from the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.

Assisting the day of the walk was Dr. Ana Maria Pirs-Mendieta, an AAA7 Board of Trustee member. Shown on the right with Dr. Pirs-Mendieta are Nina Keller and Rita Tracewell getting ready for the walk.

The walk was held during the week this year to encourage participation from the student body, congregate meal participants at URG, and children. The Holzer Medical Center Wellness staff provided blood pressure screening, body mass index information and personal wellness profiles for participants. Healthy refreshments were provided.