Walk with a Doc: Education Series

Are you over the age of 50 and ready for some self-care? AARP Long Island presents: Walk with a Doc this spring, summer, fall and winter - in collaboration with the Long Island Walk With A Doc chapters and the Long Island Health Collaborative. During these walks, we aim to provide tips on health, lifestyles, and more. It will help spreads awareness of the things people can do to prevent and improve physical activity that will benefit both your physical and mental well-being!

Walk With A Doc has been inspiring communities nationwide, through Movement and Conversation!

With an aim to make health and happiness accessible to everyone, Walk with a Doc offers free walking programs in communities around the world led by local doctors, healthcare providers, or medical students. These ongoing events allow participants to safely walk (or roll), learn about current health topics, and meet new people.

Please be sure to reserve your spot, below for the event(s) you are interested in attending.

Details:

Join Long Island’s Walk With A Doc Chapters, AARP and Long Island Health Collaborative for Walk with a Doc, for free community walking events! Physicians will briefly discuss their specialties and the many health benefits of walking before we take a stroll! Attendees can walk and talk with the doc! Please register in advance so we can best accommodate.

• NASSAU! Join the Valley Stream NY Walk With A Doc Chapter!

- Lead Physicians: Dr. Ronnie Kastner and Dr. Elana Kastner
- Candence: The first Sunday of every month at 9:30 AM
- Location: Arthur J. Hendrickson Park, 123 West Merrick Road, Valley Stream

Dates/Times/Registration:

1. July 6, 9:30 a.m. – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocJuly6VS
2. August 3, 9:30 a.m. - https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocAug3VS 
3. September 7, 9:30 a.m. – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocSep7VS
4. October 5, 9:30 a.m. – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocOct5VS
5. November 9, 9:30 a.m. – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocNov9VS 
6. December 7, 9:30 a.m. - https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocDec7VS

• NASSAU! Join the Glen Cove NY Walk With A Doc Chapter!

- Lead Physician: Dr. Barbara Keber, Chair of Family Medicine at Glen Cove Hospital
- Cadence: The third Thursday of every month at 9:00 AM
- Location: Outdoor, weather permitting - Garvies Point Ferry Terminal, 42-48 Garvies Point Rd, Glen Cove, NY 11542.
- Indoor location during inclement weather - Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club at Lincoln House, 113 Glen Cove Ave #4, Glen Cove, NY 11542

Dates/Times/Registration:

1. June 26, 9:00 a.m. – Link coming soon
2. July 17, 9:00 a.m. – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocJul17GC
3. August 21, 9:00 a.m. – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocAug21GC 
4. September 18, 9:00 a.m. – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocSep18GC
5. October 16, 9:00 a.m. – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocOct16GC
6. November 13, 9:00 a.m. – Link coming soon
7. December 18, 9:00 a.m. - https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocDec18GC

• SUFFOLK! Join the Stony Brook NY Walk With A Doc Chapter!

- Lead Physician: Dr. Ursula Landman
- Candence: The third Sunday of every month at 11 AM
- Location: In-Person - Heritage Trust Park, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Rd, Mount Sinai, NY

Dates/Times/Registration:

1. June 15, 11 a.m. – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocJun15SB
2. July 20, 11 a.m.  – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocJul20SB
3. August 17, 11 a.m.  – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocAug17SB
4. September 21, 11 a.m. – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocSep21SB
5. October 19, 11 a.m. – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocOct19SB 
6. November 16, 11 a.m. – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocNov16SB
7. December 21, 11 a.m.  – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocDec21SB

• SUFFOLK! Join the Long Island / Hauppauge Walk With A Doc Chapter!

- Lead Physician: Dr. Keasha Guerrier, MD, Northwell Health
- Candence: The first Thursday of every month at 6:00 PM
- Location: In person, Blydenburgh County Park, Veterans Memorial Highway, Smithtown

Dates/Times/Registration:

1. June 5, 6 p.m. – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocJun5H
2. July 3, 6 p.m. – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocJul3H
3. August 7, 6 p.m. – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocAug7H
4. September 4, 6 p.m. – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocSep4H
5. October 2, 6 p.m. – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocOct2H
6. November 6, 6 p.m. – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocNov6H
7. December 4, 6 p.m. – https://events.aarp.org/WalkwithDocDec4H

Stay Connected with AARP New York.

Follow us on: Facebook |  YouTube |  Instagram |  Twitter | LinkedIn| TikTok

*These are not AARP events. Any information you provided to the host organization will be governed by its privacy policy. These sessions are intended to be informational and educational and DOES NOT constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health care provider for diagnosis and treatment of your specific medical needs, for questions regarding personal health or medical conditions, and before beginning or changing any treatment, activity, program, or dietary plan. AARP is not responsible for the consequences of any decisions or actions taken in reliance upon or as a result of the information provided during this event.