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Y Walk Wednesday: Walk with a Doc

Category: Event Calendar

Date and Time

  • Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026  6pm

Location

Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA
40 W. Northampton Street

Details

During the July 8 Y Walk Wednesday, Walk with a Doc, learn about the ways that walking can improve your physical and mental health, and develop a healthy walking plan. Walk Leaders will be local members of the Northeast Counties Medical Society.

Y Walk Wednesdays are free evening walks featuring downtown history, walking and health, architecture, natural areas and new development in Wilkes-Barre. Walks begin promptly at 6:00 pm leaving the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA lobby, 40 West Northampton St. Walks are approximately 90 minutes long and led by volunteer leaders. Registration not required. For more information, call Michele Schasberger at 570-823-2191 ext. 132.

In case of heavy rain or extreme heat (over 95F), if possible, the walk will be postponed until the following evening. For more information about whether a walk will take place, call the YMCA, 570-823-2191 ext. 109.