
The RAD Walk: Movement, Kindness, and Fresh Air
A relaxed early evening group walk through the River Arts District, starting at 229 Riverside Dr. and heading down Lyman Street past Hi Wire toward Amboy Road before turning back. Expect an easygoing, kindness focused pace with flexible distance (up to 3–4 miles) over about 1.5 hours.
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Leisurely evening stroll through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary boardwalk loop followed by a two mile lakeside trail walk. Nature focused, rain or shine meetup with good chances for birdwatching and quiet conversation.

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Weekly DIY group bike ride meeting at the Riverside Dr and Craven St river dock in the River Arts District. No drop pacing with regroup points and social breaks, starting with an easy flat greenway river route that gets longer and hillier each week.

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