Seniors in Richland spent the day walking toward better health. The Richland Senior Center hosted its annual Walk for Wellness event in recognition of National Senior Health and Fitness Day.
Mary Hydrick, a 101-year-old participant, shared her thoughts on staying healthy.
“I like to get out with people,” Hydrick said. “Stay active. Do like I do. I play cards, I walk, and I get involved in everything that I can.”
Richland Mayor Clay Burns also participated in the event and emphasized the importance of exercise.
“At my age, I walk. And everyone needs to walk,” Burns said. “It’s an easy thing for us to do to keep our health up.”
Organizers said the event was designed to encourage healthy habits and to help seniors stay active and engaged in the community.
“It’s a good thing that we do for the seniors in the community so they can come together and just have a creative outlet and fun times together,” said Shea Thames, Richland Senior Services director.
The goal for participants was to walk one mile, which was 15 laps around the indoor track. The event featured 26 vendors who offered health resources and blood pressure checks. Attendees also enjoyed lunch, prizes, and medals.
Hydrick shared another detail about her active lifestyle.
“Oh, I still drive,” Hydrick said with a smile. “I drive at night and I get going to where I want to go.”
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