The mission of Schuylkill on the Move is to bring together those with an interest in promoting health and fitness through walking.
Schuylkill on the Move is a county-wide grassroots organization of individuals and other organizations who have an interest in promoting health and fitness through walking.
Our Goals include:
Schuylkill on the Move events continue all year round. Lace up your walking shoes and join us.
Schuylkill on the Move is a county-wide grassroots organization of individuals and other organizations who have an interest in promoting health and fitness through walking.
Our Goals include:
- Assisting local communities with establishing walking programs for their residents
- Advocating for walkable communities
- Encouraging people to take positive steps towards good health
Schuylkill on the Move events continue all year round. Lace up your walking shoes and join us.
Upcoming Events
Join Schuylkill Girls Who Walk for a stroll along the Canal and through Pine Grove during our evening walk on June 8, 2023. Meet at 6pm at the Union Canal Veterans Memorial Park, 101 Spruce Street, Pine Grove. Walk will be 2-3 miles.
Come join us on Sunday June 11th at 1pm to walk along the new trail in Ringtown that will also be having a pop-up StoryWalk where "The Belonging Tree" will be read! People of all ages are more than welcome to come. The walk will be anywhere from 0.5 miles to 3 miles, depending on how far you would like to walk.
Those attending to walk should meet at 155 Zion Grove Rd Ringtown, PA.
Can't wait to see everyone there!
This project is made possible by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and LIbrary Services administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries
Those attending to walk should meet at 155 Zion Grove Rd Ringtown, PA.
Can't wait to see everyone there!
This project is made possible by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and LIbrary Services administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries
Schuylkill Girls Who Walk was established to help create a safe community for all of those who want to walk, talk, and get outside.
To learn more visit https://schuylkillgirlswhowalk.my.canva.site or email schuylkillgww@gmail.com
To learn more visit https://schuylkillgirlswhowalk.my.canva.site or email schuylkillgww@gmail.com
Walk Saint Clair!
Walking program in the borough of Saint Clair, Pennsylvania. All walks are open to the general public. Walks are held April through November. https://www.facebook.com/walksaintclair
2023 Spring and Summer Schedule
Walking program in the borough of Saint Clair, Pennsylvania. All walks are open to the general public. Walks are held April through November. https://www.facebook.com/walksaintclair
2023 Spring and Summer Schedule
WalkWorks is a local walking program for people of all ages and abilities. WalkWorks is a project to increase opportunities for physical activity through a network of fun, fact-filled, community-based walking routes and walking groups. Visit VISION's WalkWorks page for additional information on walking routes and other group walks information.
County Walking Clubs/Groups
Diakon Living and Learning After 50
Looking to keep moving no matter what the weather outside is like? Enjoy the benefits of indoor walking and the company of other walkers at one of our walking clubs! Improve your endurance, balance, strength and walking pace while avoiding weather interruptions and uneven surfaces.
There is no charge, and is available for ages 50+ at all fitness levels! See below for specific times and locations for each community.
For more information, please call Diakon Community Services at 570-624-3017.
Times and locations:
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30-9:30 A.M. at the Schuylkill Haven Recreation Center gymnasium.
TREMONT - Walking is permissible Monday – Friday from 9:30-10:30 A.M. at the Tremont Borough Building gymnasium and there is no charge.
POTTSVILLE - Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the Fairlane Village Mall in Pottsville (Center Court).
FRACKVILLE - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the Frackville Borough Building Gym.
MCADOO - Tuesdays from 11:00-noon at the All Saints Church gymnasium, 17 N Cleveland St. There is no charge.
MOUNTAINSIDE - Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the Mountainside Community Center gymnasium, 1152 W Mountain Road, Sacramento PA 17968.
SHENANDOAH - Mondays from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the Shenandoah Area Senior Citizens building, 225 N Market St.
TAMAQUA - Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the Perla Enterprise Building Gymnasium (former Salvation Army location), 105 W Broad Street in Tamaqua
MAHANOY - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the Mahanoy City Senior Community Center
https://www.facebook.com/DiakonLivingAndLearningAfter50
Looking to keep moving no matter what the weather outside is like? Enjoy the benefits of indoor walking and the company of other walkers at one of our walking clubs! Improve your endurance, balance, strength and walking pace while avoiding weather interruptions and uneven surfaces.
There is no charge, and is available for ages 50+ at all fitness levels! See below for specific times and locations for each community.
For more information, please call Diakon Community Services at 570-624-3017.
Times and locations:
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30-9:30 A.M. at the Schuylkill Haven Recreation Center gymnasium.
TREMONT - Walking is permissible Monday – Friday from 9:30-10:30 A.M. at the Tremont Borough Building gymnasium and there is no charge.
POTTSVILLE - Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the Fairlane Village Mall in Pottsville (Center Court).
FRACKVILLE - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the Frackville Borough Building Gym.
MCADOO - Tuesdays from 11:00-noon at the All Saints Church gymnasium, 17 N Cleveland St. There is no charge.
MOUNTAINSIDE - Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the Mountainside Community Center gymnasium, 1152 W Mountain Road, Sacramento PA 17968.
SHENANDOAH - Mondays from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the Shenandoah Area Senior Citizens building, 225 N Market St.
TAMAQUA - Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the Perla Enterprise Building Gymnasium (former Salvation Army location), 105 W Broad Street in Tamaqua
MAHANOY - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the Mahanoy City Senior Community Center
https://www.facebook.com/DiakonLivingAndLearningAfter50
Mountainside Community Center's Senior Walking and Exercise Club
This club is for ages 50+ and will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 10a-11a at Mountainside Community Center. Enjoy the even walking surface and comfortable setting, all while improving your endurance and walking pace! We also added in balance, strength and flexibility exercises included in the routine!
This is a free club, but donations are welcomed! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mountainsidecc@gmail.com.
Make sure to like the Facebook event to stay up to date with any announcements or changes!
This club is for ages 50+ and will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 10a-11a at Mountainside Community Center. Enjoy the even walking surface and comfortable setting, all while improving your endurance and walking pace! We also added in balance, strength and flexibility exercises included in the routine!
This is a free club, but donations are welcomed! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mountainsidecc@gmail.com.
Make sure to like the Facebook event to stay up to date with any announcements or changes!
January 29, 2017 New Year of Walking with Schuylkill on the Move...
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