Sound Steps "Walk with the Mariners"!

Don't miss this chance to walk in one of Seattle's favorite sports venues! Safeco Field wants to support Sound Steps walkers with this fun kickoff to a healthy summer. Event includes a funwalk around the baseball field, music, prizes, health screenings and light refreshments—all free! Walkers and wheelchairs are welcome. Free parking is available in the stadium lot. Keep your eyes out for an appearance by the Mariner Moose mascot! See photos at right from last year's event!

Reserve your spot by calling Mari Becker by Wed, April 25: (206) 684-4664.

Date	Mon, May 7, 2007
Location	Safeco Field, 1250 1st Ave S
Age	50+
Time	10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fees	Free

This event is planned in partnership between Seattle Parks and Recreation Sound Steps walking program, University of Washington Health Promotion Research Center, Puget Sound Neighborhood Health Centers and Safeco Field. We are hoping to draw at least 300 and up to 500 older adults (age 50+) for the event. There will be prizes for oldest walker, most laps walked, biggest team, and person who came the furthest. Health screenings will include blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol checks. Music will be played over the loudspeaker. Participants will walk around the “warning track” on the field level, receiving a raffle ticket each time they complete a lap.  The Mariner Moose will walk with the walkers. 

Agenda
9:30 a.m.	On-Site Registration
10:00 a.m.	Welcome
10:15 a.m.	Walk Begins
11:30 a.m.	Prizes
12:00 noon	Event Ends

Health Screenings and Food available throughout event.

Partners

Sound Steps is a free community walking program for people age 50 and better in the Seattle area, run through Parks and Recreation. Group walks are held weekly at numerous neighborhood centers throughout the city and led by trained volunteers. The goal of the program is to improve the health and quality of life for seniors by promoting exercise, social interaction, and community involvement.

The UW Health Promotion Research Center conducts community-based research projects aimed at promoting the health and well-being of Washington State residents, with a focus on older adults.  Its mission is to improve health by conducting high-quality prevention research that has an emphasis on healthy aging and can be incorporated into community practice.

Puget Sound Neighborhood Health Centers’ mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare to families and individuals who have difficulty accessing care; to respond with sensitivity to the needs of culturally diverse patients; and to advocate and work with others to improve the overall health status of the communities they serve.

Photos: Ben VanHouten, Seattle Mariners