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December 4, 2012

Join in Holiday Walkabouts

Rushville Republican

RUSHVILLE — The Fitness Initiative Team of Rush County invites you to join them in several Walkabouts this Holiday season. On Wednesday, Dec. 5, enjoy Christmas lights with a view from the sidewalk on a F.I.T. Walkabout. Meet at 5 p.m. in the Rush County Fairground parking lot at the corner of 11th & Sexton streets. The destination will be determined by the participants. Caroling will be optional.

On Thursday, Dec. 6, walk with the Indianapolis Hiking Club as they visit Rushville with “Get Fit on the Fitness Trail.” Meet at 3:45 p.m. in the parking lot east of Rushville Consolidated High School. This Walkabout will be offered each Thursday through January.

Walkabouts are not always a walk. Anytime Fitness invites the participants of the FIT Walkabouts to visit them on Fridays at 4 p.m. (this is a new time.) You can walk or try other exercise equipment. They do ask non-members to sign the guest register.

The Fitness Initiative Team of Rush County also would like to share the availability of indoor walking spaces: 1) Rush County Courthouse – Monday-Friday 7-8 a.m. and 4–5 p.m.; 2) Boys & Girls Club of Rush County – Monday-Friday 6:30–8 a.m. and Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1–2 p.m. and; 3) Memorial Gymnasium – Monday-Friday 6:30–8 a.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11:35 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. and Wednesdays 11:20–11:50 a.m.

Be alert for changes due to closings during the holidays. The Rush County Courthouse will be closed on Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1.

The Boys & Girls Club of Rush County will be closed on Dec. 24, 25, 26 and Jan. 1. Walking will be restricted to 6:30–8 a.m. on Dec. 27, 28, 31 and Jan. 2, 3 and 4.

Memorial Gymnasium will be closed to walkers Dec. 24 – Jan. 4.

FIT Walkabouts are sponsored by the Fitness Initiative Team of Rush County. Their goal is to promote & encourage a fit and active lifestyle for residents of Rush County. For more information, call 932-5974.

 

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