Members make our mission possible
Through your membership you support our mission to promote and organize noncompetitive fitness activities that encourage lifelong fun, fitness, and friendship for all ages and abilities.
Beyond that, members enjoy meeting new people, are motivated to walk more, and are notified of special member-only walks and events.
Member Benefits
Monthly electronic newsletter.
Email alerts about special events, weekend trips, and trips through the Midwest.
Printed calendar and guide to events.
Opportunities to join organized tours to out of town events such as the AVA National Biennial Conventions.
Select the membership that is right for you.
Individual | $10 One Year
Benefits for one named person.
Family | $12 One Year
Benefits for multiple named adults and dependents living in the same household.
America's Walking Club
Our national organization has a searchable database of over 2,500 events. The best way to know when and where unique events are about to happen is to visit their website at ava.org.
We recommend that you join America's Walking Club to get their quarterly newsletter filled with news, pictures, and stories of special events.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
The July 20 meeting will be held at 6:30 PM at the grassy area across from Shelter 3 at Easter Lake Park, 2830 Easter Lake Drive Des Moines, Iowa 50320. Stay to the left as you drive into the park. Bring a chair, bug spray, and water. We will be sitting far apart to protect our health. There will not be a program or refreshments.
We meet on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 PM for a business meeting, guest speaker, food, and conversation.
While social distancing rules are in effect, we will meet outside. Watch the newsletter and website for the location.
When social distancing rules ease, we will hold meetings at Capitol Hill Lutheran Church, 511 Des Moines St, Des Moines. Map Street parking is available; members have access to off-street parking.
Refreshments are provided.
2020
Jan 20 Minutes
Feb 17 Minutes
Mar 16 Canceled
Apr 20 Canceled
May 18 Canceled
June 22 Canceled
July 20
Aug 20 Jan D
Sep 21
Oct 19
Nov 23
Dec 21
Many hands make small work
Good people are hard to find.
Do you want to help but feel that you don't have enough experience? We’ll be at your side while you gain knowledge. Worried about the time commitment? You can volunteer for a couple of hours once a year, or more frequently as it fits into your schedule.
Contact any of the officers with your questions.
Please lend a hand:
Attend more events.
Invite a friend to join you.
Organize a new walk or bike ride.
Join a committee: Membership , PR and Social Media, Branding, 20 in 2020, Travel
Answer questions at a community fair or present to community organizations.
Work the registration table at a special event.
Create a walk or ride, or be a contact for an existing one.
Run for office.
Help anywhere you see a need.