WAYNE COUNTY, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) is partnering with local school districts again this year to provide indoor heated, secure and well-lit locations for area residents to go for an evening walk. The program runs through April 22, 2027 on weeknights Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The hallways are open for walkers at the following schools when school is in session, unless cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen developments.

The schools are:

Damascus, Lakeside and Preston elementary schools,

Evergreen and R.D. Wilson elementary schools,

Forest City Regional High School,

Wallenpaupack South Elementary and Wallenpaupack Area High School, and

Western Wayne Middle/High School.

If you have participated in the past and have a walking identification badge, you still need to complete a liability waiver and questionnaire to receive this year’s sticker, the hospital said. If you are a new participant or lost your badge, you need to purchase an ID badge for $5 and sign a liability waiver and questionnaire. 

For security purposes, you must log in and out each time you go for a walk in the school hallways. Check log-in times at each school. 

You will receive a welcome letter once you register; check the entrance time and location at each school before heading out.

“Cold weather is no reason to stop walking. Going for a stroll strengthens your bones, improves balance, and protects your heart. Bring a friend or family member along to boost your mood and catch up while you clock your steps,” says Carol Kneier, co-organizer of the program and WMH Community Relations Manager. 

Register to get started by calling the WMH Community Relations Office at 570/253-8990 or online at www.WMH.org and click on the Community tab, then on Outreach.