BLOOMINGTON — The Arthritis Foundation is offering its “Walking With Ease” program, a free, community-based initiative designed to help individuals with arthritis manage chronic pain and improve their mobility. The program is also aimed at combating social isolation through regular group walking activities.
The evidence-based program is open to the public and will meet three times a week for two six-week sessions this fall. The first session runs from September 8 to October 17, and the second session is from October 20 to November 26. All classes will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Participants will meet at the Switchyard Park Picnic Shelter, located by the playground. Each one-hour session includes an active warm-up, stretching, health education, and a guided walk on the B-Line Trail. The walks are instructor-led, and the length and difficulty are tailored to each participant, with walking times ranging from 20 to 40 minutes per session.
The program is open to anyone looking to improve their mobility, strengthen their muscles, and reduce stiffness. All classes are held outdoors, so participants should dress appropriately for the weather. Mobility devices, strollers, and leashed, well-behaved dogs are all welcome.
For weather-related updates, participants can call the Community Events Hotline at 812-349-3754. The program is entirely free to attend. To register, click here.
