Find A Walking Buddy In Livingston: Free Club Begins This Fall

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Looking for a new friend to take a stroll with in Livingston? The Livingston Health Department will offer a free Walking Club starting in September.

According to a news release from the township, the club will gather this fall to walk around the reservoir at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex, 9 Cherry Lane in West Orange. The club will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. on Fridays from Sept. 20 through Nov. 8, weather permitting.

Participants will meet in the free public parking lot at McLoone’s Boathouse. The walk is 1.75 miles around the reservoir, which should take about one hour.

The Walking Club is free and open to adults over the age of 18.

“Walking is a great way to get some exercise and offers many health benefits: it can help maintain a healthy weight, reduce joint pain, improve balance, lower the risk of high blood pressure and more,” Livingston health officials said.

Pre-registration for the Walking Club is required. For more information or to pre-register, contact jekelly@livingstonnj.org or 973-535-7961, ext. #7110.

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