Mental health walk in downtown Chandler on Oct. 25
Hosted by the Semicolon Foundation, the fourth annual Mental Health Wellness Walk is set for Saturday, Oct 25, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the square located at 180 S. Arizona Avenue in downtown Chandler.
Courtesy of O.D. Harris
Hosted by the Semicolon Foundation, the fourth annual Mental Health Wellness Walk is set for Saturday, Oct 25, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the square located at 180 S. Arizona Avenue in downtown Chandler.
The event will be "a morning of movement, mindfulness, and community," according to a news release.
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Mental health walk in downtown Chandler on Oct. 25
Courtesy of O.D. Harris
Hosted by the Semicolon Foundation, the fourth annual Mental Health Wellness Walk is set for Saturday, Oct 25, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the square located at 180 S. Arizona Avenue in downtown Chandler.
Hosted by the Semicolon Foundation, the fourth annual Mental Health Wellness Walk is set for Saturday, Oct 25, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the square located at 180 S. Arizona Avenue in downtown Chandler.
The event will be "a morning of movement, mindfulness, and community," according to a news release.
The release states the event will include a "short, welcoming community walk to lift spirits, spark conversations, and share resources that support mental well-being."
It encourages attendees to "move your body, calm your mind, meet neighbors who care about mental health and learn simple tools for stress and resilience ."
There will be 0.2-mile "easy walk," with all paces welcome. There is also an opening moment and encouragement, community connections and a resource table.
Water and light snacks will be available. There will also be supplies so that attendees can create their own positive mental health-themed posters.
Register for this free event by clicking here to give organizers an approximate head count, as space is limited. Bring a friend, comfortable shoes and positive vibes.
Here is a tentative schedule:
8 a.m.: Poster session by SemiColon
8:15 a.m.: Meditation techniques
8:20 Yoga (all levels)
8:30–8:45 a.m.: Speakers and elected leaders
8:45 a.m.: Stretch & safety tips
8:55 to 9:05 a.m.: Walk
9:10–9:45 a.m.: Refreshments, music and community resources
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