The Bruce Museum - 3:00 PM Pick
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Danbury Public Library - 11:00 AM
Crafty Kids Westport - 2:00 PM
Grace Farms - 3:00 PM
Essex - various times
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American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Long Island Optimism Walk

Each APDA Optimism Walk is an important and fun-filled fundraising event that offers a short non-competitive walk that offers family-friendly activities, music, vendor tables, and so much more!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2022
Check-in begins at 9 am. Walk begins at 10 am.
What is an Optimism Walk? Each APDA Optimism Walk is an important and fun-filled fundraising event that offers a short non-competitive walk that offers family-friendly activities, music, vendor tables, and so much more. The Long Island Optimism Walk is part of a nationwide movement to mobilize and inspire people to step up and help put an end to Parkinson's disease. (Participants can walk as much or as little as they choose.)
Sign-up as an individual walker, create a team for your family and friends to join, or join an existing team.