Come participate in the Bench Walk Challenge for the final four walks from August 31 to October 9. The Longevity Bench Project members and walk leaders encourage individuals, friends and family members of all ages and abilities to take a walk from bench to bench. See the town neighborhoods at a comfortable stroll. Learn about the history of each unique area and hear the stories about the generous donors of each bench. Check out the walking loop map on the organization’s website (longevitybenchproject.org).
Complete visits to all benches and along each loop and you will be inducted into the Longevity Bench Project HALL OF FAME at the Bench Walk Challenge Celebration Ceremony in Masconomo Park on Saturday, October 19th at 10 a.m. at the gazebo. Download your flyer to log your progress or pick one up at the COA office, Manchester Parks & Recreation office or the Town Hall front entry.
If you join a scheduled walk, you will be given a map and flyer with a checklist for your visits and a pen!
Scheduled guided walks: all ages and abilities welcome
Sat., Aug. 31, 10am: OLD STORY LOOP, 1.8mi. Meet behind Town Hall parking lot, visit Bench #20 on Beach St, walk Jersey Ln, Forster Rd, Bennett St and Central St, back to Town Hall.
Wed., Sept. 11, 4pm: SMITH’S POINT LOOP, 2mi. Meet at Masconomo Park gazebo, visit Bench #21 on Proctor St, walk Smith’s Point, Masconomo St and Beach St back to Masconomo Park parking.
Sat., Sep. 28, 10am: EAGLEHEAD LOOP, 1.7 mi. Meet at Masconomo Park gazebo, walk Beach St, Old Neck Rd, Eaglehead and back.
Wed., Oct. 9, 4pm: VILLAGE LOOP, 1.5mi. Meet at MERHS high school front parking lot, walk Lincoln St, School St to Summer St, to Lincoln St. visit five benches.
