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Free Mall Walking Program at Westfield Old Orchard

Put on your walking shoes, fill up a water bottle and head to Westfield Old Orchard (www.westfield.com/oldorchard) for a season of free fitness and fun. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center in Evanston, has partnered with the Skokie shopping center again to offer a one-mile course to promote healthy hearts and fitness every Saturday beginning May 1.

People of all fitness levels are invited to join Westfield Walkers program, and walk as much or as little as desired through the award-winning, meticulous landscaping of the spacious outdoor shopping center.

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The program takes place every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. May 1 through October 2. Members meet at the Orchard Food Court and enjoy open-air walking surrounded by colorful blooms, glistening fountains and a dazzling collection of shops. It's easy to make a commitment to keep yourself fit and fabulous while walking and window shopping at some of your favorite stores including Nordstrom, Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Lord & Taylor.

"We invite the entire community to step into fitness with Westfield Walkers," said Amy Benson, the shopping center's marketing director. "We thank Saint Francis Hospital for its support of this healthy initiative. Everyone is invited to come out and strut their stuff while enjoying our beautiful grounds."

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As if the fresh air, fitness and fantastic stores aren't enough motivation, registered walkers also get goodies and discounts from more than 25 participating stores and restaurants, including Aveda, California Pizza Kitchen, Clark Shoes/Bostonian Store, Lucy, Nine West, Subway, Swatch, the Walking Company and lots more. 

The official walking course, which covers just over a mile, begins and ends at the Orchard Food Court. Membership in the walking club is free, however, registration is strongly encouraged by calling 1-877-RES-INFO or stopping by the Westfield Concierge in the Orchard Food Court.

Saint Francis Hospital (www.sfh.reshealth.org) is a Level 1 Trauma Center and teaching hospital in Evanston, IL. It is a recognized leader in Cardiac Care, is an accredited Primary Stroke Center, and the only accredited Chest Pain Center on Chicago's North Shore. It is part of Resurrection Health Care, which is the largest Catholic health care system in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Westfield Old Orchard is conveniently located in Skokie, Illinois, at the intersection of Skokie Boulevard and Old Orchard Road. The center is home to Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor and Macy's, along with 140 specialty shops, restaurants and cinemas. The center abounds with fantastic choices including Anthropologie, Crate & Barrel, L.L. Bean, Tiffany & Co., Williams-Sonoma and Zara to name a few. Dining options include California Pizza Kitchen, Champps Americana, The Cheesecake Factory, Maggiano's Little Italy, McCormick & Schmick's, as well as fast casual options including Johnny Rocket's, Potbelly Sandwich Works and more. For more information call 847.673.6800 or visit www.westfield.com/oldorchard.


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