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Come Walk with the clubs and walkers of the American Volkssport Association. Meet friends and walk scenic trails at your own pace for fun, fitness, and friendship. Curt Myron, AVA President, cuts the ribbon to open the President's Walk at the AVA Convention in Richardson, TX. Saguaro Sun Striders President, Loralie Cruz (in pink), looks on. Photo Credit: Elizabeth R. Rose, Saguaro Sun Striders. Please see photo below of NYC Central Park event. AVA Volunteers are PRICELESS! Send us your photo!  The AVA's network of 314 Walking Clubs organize more than 3,000 walking events as well as occasional bikes, skis, and swims every year in all of our 50 states. All events are open to the public. Come join us! A member of the International Federation of popular sports (IVV) NYC Central Park event. Walking Adventures International and European tour group seeing the sights of America - a wonderful experience for all involved. Photo taken by WAI Guide Debbie Zimel submitted December 2008.  American Volkssport Association 1001 Pat Booker Road, Suite 101 Universal City, TX 78148 (Voice) 210-659-2112 (Fax) 210-659-1212 Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST Closed most Federal Holidays avahq@ava.org American Volkssport Association. All Rights Reserved. Last Revision 7/2/09