The Wilkes Family YMCA, Smart Start, Yadkin River Greenway Council, and the Wilkes County Health Department are sponsoring group walks throughout “Walktober. Each weekday, group walks are being held at one of several locaitons:

* Move More Mondays – meet at the CVS Trailhead near the hospital at 12 noon each Monday in October for a 30-minute walk along the Yadkin River Greenway.
* Tuesdays Evenings in Ronda – meet at the Ronda Memorial Park in Ronda at 5:30pm each Tuesday in October for a 30-minute walk around the park.
* Walking Wednesdays – meet at Melody Square parking lot in North Wilkesboro at 12 noon each Wednesday in October for a 30-minute walk through downtown.
* Cub Creek Thursdays – meet at Cub Creek Park at 8:00am each Thursday in October for a 30-minute walk.
* Get Fit Fridays – Meet in the back parking lot of the Wilkes Family YMCA at 9am every Friday in October for a 30-minute walk along the Yadkin River Greenway.

Each walk lasts only 30 minutes and is open to all ages and abilities. “Walking is a great way to get your 30 minutes of physical activity. You don’t need special equipment, just a comfortable pair of shoes.