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Events at Tuckahoe                Park Office at 10:30 AM on Th ursdays   evenings at 7:00 PM for a relaxing stretch

                                               for a guided walk on a paved trail and   and Thursday mornings for an energetic
             and Martinak State                camp loop. It’s 1.5 miles in length or   practice at 8:00 AM. Both sessions are
                       Parks                   about 3,000 steps. Plenty of benches are   designed to improve your fl exibility, core
                                               available for resting and enjoying nature.  development, and balance through exer-
            Events                                                               cises and yoga. Please bring a yoga mat
                                               Step Challenge Walk: How many steps
            Rivah Run: This poker run paddle is                                  or towel. Inclement weather, meet in the
                                               can you walk this month? Let’s set a goal
            an out and back course that starts and                               nature center. No session on August 17.
                                               of walking on Wednesday aft ernoon at
            ends at Choptank River Yacht Club
                                               5:00 PM. Meet at the Martinak State   Cycling
            on Saturday, August 21. There will be


                                               Park Office to begin your guided walk   Cruiser Cycling: Borrow bikes from
            two launch times, 8–10 AM, Morning
                                               challenge and meet others.        the Martinak State Park Nature Center
            Madness Paddle, or 11 AM -1 PM, High
            Noon Finish Paddle.                Fitness Steps: Meet at the Martinak State   on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM and Th ursdays
            Both limited to 75 boats and pre-regis-  Park Nature Center on Tuesday at 5:00   at noon for an easy guided ride through
            tration is recommended. Check-in   PM and on Thursday at 9:00 AM for   the park and nearby low traffi  c roads. No
            opens 45 minutes prior to each launch   a 2 mile brisk walk that includes body   session on August 17.
            time. Post paddle eats available ($) with   weight exercises and resistance bands.   Peddle Power: Cycle 10 miles on roads
            CRYC Grill Master, Mike Mann. Bottled   Guaranteed to shape your legs and arms!  near the parks. Meet at the Martinak
            drinks and water complimentary. Call:                                State Park Offi  ce on Wednesday, August
                                               First Saturday Guided Walk: Discover
            410-479-8120 for more information.                                   4 and 18, at 6:00 PM and on August 11
                                               native habitats as you walk at Adkins
                                                                                 and 25 at the Tuckahoe State Park Lake
            Summerfest: Under the Stars is the   Arboretum on August 7 at 10:00 AM.
            theme for this year’s Summerfest, which   Registration is required. Call 410-634-  Parking Lot. Helmet required and lights

            will be held in downtown Denton on   2847.                           suggested. This guided ride is for begin-
                                                                                 ner road riders. Average speed is 10 mph.
            Friday and Saturday, August 21 and 22,   Explore Your  Park: Meet at the
            from 5 - 9 PM.                     Tuckahoe State Park Offi  ce on Friday,   Caroline Cycles: Discover 20+ miles of
            Wild Readers: Join our book group!   August 27, at 9:00 AM for a 3 mile   country roads in Caroline County on
            Lab Girl will be this month’s reading   guided walk. Explore the various plants   Saturday, August 21, at 9:00 AM. Meet
            selection, and the discussion will be on   and trees along the way. Bring bug spray   at the Greensboro Library, Cedar Lane,
            August 26 at 7:00 PM at the Martinak   and water.                    Greensboro. This no one left behind
                                                                                 ride is for experienced riders. Average
            Nature Center followed by a short walk.  Yoga                        speed is 12-15 mph. Helmet required
            Walks and Hikes                    AM and PM Stretch: Meet at Martinak   and lights suggested. Call 410-924-1529
            Senior Walk: Meet at the Martinak State   State Park Amphitheatre on Tuesday   for more information.
                                                                                 Craft and Art
                                   The end of summer could                       Paint Aft ernoon: Participants will be

                                   be a...                                       guided through a nature painting. Th e
                                                                                 cost is $15 at the door, which includes
                                             A new beginning
                                                                                 all supplies and light refreshments. Exact
                                                     for you!                    amount appreciated. Fee goes to chari-
                                                                                 ties. Meet on Sunday, August 29, at 2
                                                                                 PM at the Martinak State Park Nature
                                            Chester River                        Center. For more information and to
                                                                                 make reservations, call or text 410-924-
                                       Weight Loss Center                        1529.
                                       1 mile south of Chester River Bridge      Nature Zentangle: Create a giant doodle
                                       Chestertown, MD    410-778-9215           out of natural materials and when you
                                           www.crweightloss.com                  visit again, you can add to the design.
                                                                                 Then, zentangle rocks to take home.
                                    Affordable & Safe  •  Medically Surpervised
                                                                                 Meet on Sunday, August 29, at 10 AM
                                           OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE FOR SUBLEASE.  at the first picnic area at Martinak State

                                                                                 Park.
                                                                                 Yarning at the Arboretum: Join us for
                                • Blood Pressure Checked  • Diet Medication      Yarning at the Adkins Arboretum on
                                • Vitamin B-12 Injection  • Multi-Vitamins       Wednesday, August 11, from 2 to 4 PM.
                                • Nutritional Guidance   • Weigh in on body fat     Bring yarn projects and a chair for an
                                • Blood Analysis            composition scale
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