How To Find Walking And Hiking Groups
How To Find Walking And Hiking Groups Pat’s street in Oregon: “The allure of a sidewalk that draws me to explore it.” Portland, Oregon By Pat Jewett In 2023, a friend mentioned she didn’t know how to join a walking group, which was a wakeup call for me. I have a walking website, www.allthingswalking.com, […]
Strider of the Month: Pat Jewett
At 84, I was overwhelmed by profound loneliness and unrelenting suicidal thoughts and I wanted to be rid of the mental pain that had me trapped by OCD and lying in bed for hours during the day. At the same time, ironically, I wanted to be involved in meaningful activities and engaged with other people. But my self-absorption, low self-esteem, and lack of energy isolated me. Then one day, after failed efforts to be productive, I decided to make an appointment with my psychotherapist. Fortunately for me, that gesture has produced enormous benefits, which include leading me to join Grouper.
Walk With A Doc’s Founder: “You have to walk the talk”
Walk With A Doc’s Founder: “You have to walk the talk” Dr David Sabgir walks his dog Mudge as he talks with nine year old Sophia Sturiano during the “Walk with a Doc” program at High Banks Metro Park on Saturday April 23. Photo by Lorrie Cecil/ ThisWeek Community News Interview by Ed Ryan In […]
A conversation with Naples Pickleball Center’s Bob Strommen
A conversation with Naples Pickleball Center’s Bob Strommen “You learn to realize that life is very precious, very short. Life is enhanced through the relationships you have with people around you. I’m doing my best to take these lessons and embed them within Naples Pickleball Center and the staff we are so blessed to have.” […]
Social Fitness Testimonial with Shari Joyce, Grouper Social Fitness Ambassador
As a single mom, raising my two amazing children was occasionally difficult. We made it through the teenage years and my children grew up and had children of their own. Due to unfortunate circumstances, my daughter faced difficult and unexpected challenges four years ago, and this took a toll on me. I had not yet learned how to listen and empathize with my daughter without owning the problem, and I allowed this to affect my mental well-being.