Healthy Washington County

Free Walking Group at Fort Ritchie Community Center
2025-09-20 08:20 - 08:50, 2025-09-27 08:20 - 08:50, 2025-10-04 08:20 - 08:50, 2025-10-11 08:20 - 08:50, 2025-10-18 08:20 - 08:50 (America/New_York) | Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Drive, Cascade, MD, United States
Our walking group is a time to get your steps in before our facility opens. Walk with friends/jog/or run the mile loop with us on Saturdays at 8:20 am. It’s a time to get healthy and create bonds with others who enjoy the outdoors.
The only date we may have to cancel due to weather is October 18th due to our Fall Craft Bazaar in the gym. All other walks will happen outdoors, or in our gymnasium if weather is not the greatest.
We will meet by the Butterfly Monument outside our facility on outdoor days. Be sure to pre-register so our lead Walker knows how many to expect!
Pre-register: Walking Club Steppin’ Saturdays

Walking 2 Wellness
2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 and 10 more dates | Hagerstown Community College ARCC (Athletic, Recreation and Community Center), 20175 Scholar Dr., Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Weekly Walking Club Every Wednesday at Noon
Lace up your sneakers, make your way to the Hagerstown Community College ARCC to do something great for your physical and emotional health!

– Adults of all ages gather weekly
– Hear from a health care expert or inspirational speaker
– And then go for a one-mile walk at their own pace on the indoor track.

Rural Health Transformation Program Listening Session
2025-09-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Washington County Health Department Behavioral Health, 925 N Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
The Maryland Department of Health and the Washington County Health Department are seeking concepts and approaches that can help transform rural health in Maryland.

Learn more about the new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) program: the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).
Provide input that will help inform MDH’s proposal to the RHTP for funding.

Join us:
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
In-person: at the WCHD Behavioral Health Services Building, 925 N. Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown
Or virtually: by joining bit.ly/washco-rhtp
If you need accommodations for either the in-person or virtual meeting please reach out to danielle.stahl@maryland.gov

If you are unable to attend the Listening Session, you can use the request for information form available at bit.ly/MdRuralHealth-Input. This request for information is for planning and information-gathering purposes and will be open until September 30, 2025. Please note, no contracts or grants will be awarded on the basis of the answers given during the listening session or on this survey. A formal request for proposals or grant application process may follow at a later date.

Walk Maryland Day Event and Walk
2025-10-01 17:00 - 18:30 | Hagerstown Fairgrounds Park, 351 N. Cleveland Ave., Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
Kick off Walktober and join the Washington County Health Department and
Hagerstown Parks & Rec for our Walk Maryland Day Event and Walk!
WCHD staff will lead walks every 30 min at 5:15 p.m., 5:40 p.m., & 6:10 p.m.
Local vendors will be set up to provide resources on physical activity, healthy eating, hypertension, diabetes and more!
(Rain Date will be Oct. 8th)

Public Emergency Preparedness
2025-10-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Washington County Free Library – Downtown Hagerstown, 100 South Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
The Hagerstown Homesteaders and Washington County Health Department present:
Public Emergency Preparedness
Prepare for any disruption of normal life with help from the Public Health Emergency Division
Food Survival Kits from 4Patriots awarded as door prizes
Get free safety items

Grandma Gatewood Legacy Hike & Birthday Bash
2025-10-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Washington Monument State Park, 6620 Zittlestown Road, Middletown, MD, United States
Celebrate the birthday and inspiring legacy of Emma “Grandma” Gatewood- the first women to solo thru hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Main- and she accomplished this feat at 67 years of age! Her courage and adventurous spirit continue to inspire generations!
Hikers will meet at 10 a.m. at the Washington Monument State Park. Hike begins at 10:30 a.m. with breathtaking valley views.
After the hike join for the Birthday Bash back at II Forno Vanish for a FREE showing of “Trail Magic: The Grandma Gatewood Story”, an inspiring documentary of the woman who saved the Appalachian Trail. Following the movie enjoy a casual lunch in a family friendly space featuring pizza, chicken wings, and salad…and of course, Birthday Cake!
Can’t make it on October 25th? No problem! You can join us virtually and support two worthy nonprofits. Take and send pictures of your hike! We will share them on our website and post them on social media!
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Boonsboro Appalachian Trail Community.

Healthy Washington County Meeting
2026-01-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Washington County Health Department, 1302 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21742
Join us in-person or virtually for our bi-monthly member meeting.
Agenda
Guest Speakers:

Speech Language Services by Swinita Shah- Charm City Speech
Cannabis Policy Updates by George Townsend- Legal Resource Center for Public Health Policy

HWC New Member Orientation
Go For Bold Updates
Subcommittee Updates
Community Updates
HWC Agenda 1.6.2026

Dining with Diabetes Program (In-person & Virtual)
2026-01-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Via Zoom
Take Charge of your health in 2026!
Kick off the New Year by taking care of yourself and your family.
What: The University of Maryland Extension is offering a 4-week Dining with Diabetes class. The Dining with Diabetes program is a National Extension Program and has recently been updated to follow the 2025 American Diabetes Association Standards of Care. The instructor for this class is Dr. Lisa McCoy, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 30 years of experience in Diabetes Management education.
Why: Dining with Diabetes teaches healthy meal planning and other self-management skills. Recipes and cooking videos will be included in each session. This class is a diabetes education program for adults with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes and their families.
How: The classes will be held in-person and online via Zoom on January 7, 14, 21, and 28.
The in-person classes will be held at the University of Maryland Extension office in Washington County (7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD) from 1-3 pm. Cost is $20 (which includes food demonstration and tastings). Scholarships are available.
In-person class: https://DiningWithDiabetesInPerson.eventbrite.com
The online classes will be held via Zoom from 6-7:30 pm. Cost for the class will be $15 for course materials and mailing.
Online class: https://diningwithdiabetesjanuary26.eventbrite.com/
There will also be a follow-up class 3 months after the last class.
Need Help: For more information or to register, please contact Lisa McCoy @ lmccoy@umd.edu or call 301-226-7527. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in these classes, please contact the Extension office at 301-791-1304.

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.
January 2026 DWD In-person classes flyer
January 2026 DWD online classes flyer

Hub City 100 Miler Kick Off Event
2026-01-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Hagerstown field house, 290 E Memorial Blvd, Hagerstown, 21740, United States
Registration is open for the 13th annual Hub City 100 Miler Challenge! This 100-day walking program begins January 9, 2026, encouraging participants to get active by setting a goal of one mile a day for 100 days by walking, jogging, biking, or, by moving each day for 20 minutes with any physical activity!
On Friday, January 9, 100 Milers are invited to the program’s official Kick Off event at the Hagerstown Field House to achieve their first official mile as a team – walk starts at 5pm!
Come early for a wellness fair starting at 4pm to meet with other community health and wellness partners who will encourage participants to get started off on the right, or left, foot!
