Mayor Jim Arrington and the City of LaGrange are partnering with Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center to launch Fall into Fitness, a community-wide health initiative designed to get residents moving, connected, and healthier.
The initiative will run throughout September, October, and November, offering free and low-cost opportunities for people of all ages to get active, try something new, and have fun while supporting local causes.
“We all know how easy it is to let our health take a back seat when life gets busy. Taking small steps can make a big difference. I wanted to create this initiative, Fall into Fitness, to give our community simple, fun ways to move more, eat better, and connect with our neighbors,” said Mayor Jim Arrington. “Whether you’re climbing the Callaway Stadium stairs to honor our first responders, learning how to eat better with Piney Woods Farms, doing yoga on the campus of LaGrange College, or walking on The Thread, there’s something for everyone. I believe a healthier LaGrange is a stronger LaGrange.”
“At Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve,” said Wellstar West Georgia President Coleman Foss. “Fall into Fitness is an opportunity to walk alongside our neighbors, explore something new together, and make healthy living fun and accessible for everyone in LaGrange.”
The community is encouraged to participate in the following events with Mayor Arrington:
- Thursday, September 11 – LaGrange Fire Department’s 9/11 Stair Climb | 8:00 AM | Callaway Stadium, 801 Dallis Street| $25 entry fee | Proceeds benefit the Georgia Chapter of the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund. Register at https://tinyurl.com/LFD9-11MemorialStairClimb
- Thursday, September 18 – Healthy Tasting at Piney Woods Farm | 5:30-6:30 PM | Piney Woods Farm, 485 Hudson Road |FREE | Event is free but space is limited. Registration required https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthy-tasting-at-piney-woods-farm-lagrange-mayors-health-initiative-tickets-1676659396389?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Saturday, September 20 – Running for Rotary 5K | 8:30 AM | Granger Park, 100 Hunnicutt Place| $35 fee | Proceeds benefit local nonprofits |Peachtree Road Race Qualifier |Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Lagrange/RunningforRotary
- Monday, September 22 – Yoga at LaGrange College (Sunny Gables) | 5:30-6:30 PM | 910 Broad Street | Yoga led by Lisa Alford from The Inner Path | Smoothies from Watermelanin Smoothies | Rain location is Turner Hall |FREE
- Monday, September 29 – Chair Aerobics at Mike Daniel Rec Center | 10:00–11:00 AM | 1220 Lafayette Parkway | Chair Aerobics led by Varetta Williams | Smoothies from Watermelanin Smoothies | FREE
- Saturday, October 4 – Biking with BRAG Dream Team & Mayor Arrington at Pedal Park (across from Berta Weathersbee Elementary) | 10:00–11:00 AM | 1201 Forrest Avenue| Ride bikes at Pedal Park at 10 AM, then ride with the BRAG Dream Team & Mayor Arrington on The Thread at 10:30 AM | Smoothies from Watermelanin Smoothies |FREE
- Thursday, October 9 – Line Dancing & Dance Fit at the Active Life | 1:00–2:30 PM | 140 Ragland Street | Line Dancing | FREE
- Saturday, October 11 – Paint the Town Pink on Lafayette Square | 10:00 AM–NOON | Lafayette Square | FREE
- Thursday, October 16 – Walk & Talk on The Thread with Mayor Arrington & Executive Director Natalie Hale | 5:30 PM | St. Mark’s Episcopal Church parking lot, 207 N. Greenwood Street | Smoothies from Watermelanin Smoothies | FREE
- Saturday, November 22 – Tour de Tinsel 5K & 10K | 7:00 PM | $30/$35 fee | Proceeds benefit Circles of Troup County | Peachtree Road Race Qualifier | Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=181811
- Thursday, November 27 – Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot | 7:00 AM | The Inner Path Yoga Studio, 206 Smith Street | Donations welcome, but not necessary to participate.
For more information on the Mayor’s Health Initiative Fall into Fitness, go to https://www.lagrangega.gov/government/mayor_s_health_initiative.php.
