Join us for Just a Walk – a free community walking program! Each event is led by a local healthcare advocate/provider, and is open to people of all ages and abilities. The program allows participants to safely take a walk, learn about current health topics, and meet new people. We hope to see you at our next walk!
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WALK
Walking is one of the best things you can do for both your physical and mental health! At each event, you’ll have the opportunity to walk at a pace and distance that you’re comfortable with.
LEARN ABOUT HEALTH
Each event starts with introductions. We’ll then start the walk, meeting new people and starting new conversations about health and wellness. About half way through the walk, we’ll stop and talk about the “health topic of the month”. Our goal is to get active, educate and empower individuals in learning and taking an active role in their health and wellness journey. You’ll also have the opportunity to chat with the leader and ask questions during the walk.
MEET NEW PEOPLE
Research shows that socializing with others is extremely important for our health. Bring a friend or meet a new friend at the walks.
7/26/2025 – Mark Wexman, MD (Sleep)
City and State:
Novato, CA
Upcoming Walks:
Sat. August 23, 2025
9:30 AM
Location: Indian Valley Preserve Trailhead at IVC in Novato – 1800 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, CA 94949 (Take Ignacio Blvd to the end, we’ll meet in front of the ball fields, just before the Indian Valley Fire Road Trailhead. There is 1 free parking lot just before the end, watch for signs!)
Leader: Beth
Topic: Fiber
This is one of the local spots around Novato to get out for either a walk, stroll or hike. As we make our way through summer, and all of the fresh delicious berries, melons and squash, what a great opportunity to talk and learn about our friend FIBER! Haha. On these early mornings after a good nights sleep, these things make me happy to think about to start my day. Where am I getting my fiber today? No joke, I woke up at 5 am and started packing my lunch for today, I made overnight oats with plant-based protein and PB powders, frozen berries, my favorite super-seed mix and soy milk. Then started prepping a large bowl of Dino kale to mix with the Vegan Caesar Dressing I made a couple of nights ago. With a dollop of hummus and fresh rainbow carrots, a few pumpkin seeds – a handful of fresh organic strawberries and a peach.. my meals for my workday are ready to go. There’s A LOT of fiber in my day. My goal at least 35 grams. Take a look at your meals today.. where is all of your delicious fiber coming from?
Now to the walk :)
We’ll meet at 9:30 am for a 9:45 departure. It’s an out and back walk on flat, dirt/gravel fire road. Wear a hat and your spf, as I’ll hope for a little sun in the morning to get out healthy dose of Vitamin D. We’ll walk, talk, learn, meditate and share our gratitude…
Chapter # 23834
Walk Leader:
Sarah Maloney, RN, Lifestyle Medicine Nurse Coach
Contact Information:
lifestylecoach.sm@gmail.com
