Soar Like an Eagle with Walk Like an Eagle Weekly Walks

Where do you get an opportunity to engage with other locals, while enjoying a healthy 45-minute walk through a university campus in your community?

Come join the fun of walking and talking with collegians at a free upcoming Walk With an Eagle and AARP Local WI. Join the walks from 5 to 6 p.m. on Feb. 17, Feb. 24, March 3 March 10, March 24, March 31, April 7, and April 14.

Walk with an Eagle empowers residents to take charge of their health by pairing up with college students, whose mascot is an Eagle, for a weekly walk, while engaging in great conversations and building social connections. It’s a local community-based walking program designed for locals 50+ interested in taking steps toward a healthy lifestyle, body and mind.

“Six days a week I walk alone and then on Tuesdays, I walk with an Eagle, Jocelyn,” said AARP, WI member Dan A. “It’s been a lot of fun to interact with another person, hear about her life, and tell her about mine. She always happy when I see her. She smiles and waves. It’s just a good feeling.”

Get the full story and register for your first walk today.

Who is Walk Like an Eagle for?

It doesn’t matter your fitness level or ability. All are welcome. Each walk pairs you with a college walking partner. The 45-minute walk is a great way to get out and get active while connecting and socializing with others while walking at your own pace.

· Cost: Free
· When: Every Tuesday, starting Feb. 17
· Where: University of Wisconsin Campus, La Crosse
· How: Click here to register for any or all upcoming walks

Every Tuesday, locals 50+ pair with college students for an engaging 45-minute walk through the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse campus with AARP, WI volunteers. This motivating program launched two years ago through a partnership between AARP WI and the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse with inspiration from Walk With A Doc.

With some 30-50 plus walkers and growing, it’s really engaging participating walkers.

“There’s huge ‘Walk with an Eagle’ pride within the ‘Walk with an Eagle’ program,” said Dr. Jennifer Taylor, UW-La Crosse professor and program co-creator. “A lot of this is from AARP, they provided the resources we didn’t have. It’s a perfect partnership.”

“Chuck was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s in 2018, being a caregiver for Chuck and Walking with an Eagle gives me 45 minutes to be engaged in an adult conversation,” said AARP WI member, Sharon Z. “We pull up every week and he just lights up. I don’t think this really would have been possible without AARP.”

Learn More about What AARP Offers in Your Community

This is just one way that AARP is helping La Crosse area residents have fun while improving locals’ health and involvement in the community. The local community team is also working on making streets safer, helping with fun monthly meet-ups,  social security tips, Medicare enrollment, estate planning and other issues that matter to you and your family and neighbors. Click on something that clicks with you at localaarp.org/la-crosse-wi.