News Registrations underway for UniBank Greenway Challenge

The Whitin Community Center is pleased to announce that registration is underway for the 2023 UniBank Greenway Challenge, new England’s premier adventure race that promotes the recreational quality of life in the Blackstone River Valley. The first Greenway Challenge was organized and run in 2001. It was an offshoot of “Expedition 2000,” sponsored by the Blackstone River Valley national Heritage Corridor. Expedition 2000 was comprised of a group of men and women who, by canoeing the entire length of the Blackstone River, put a spotlight on the emerging recreational opportunities in the Blackstone Valley, which stretches from Worcester, MA to Pawtucket, RI. The mission of the UniBank Greenway Challenge is to promote the recreational quality of life in the Blackstone River Valley.

This year’s event will be held on Saturday, September 30th and will feature fun and exciting run, bike and paddle segments which will take athletes from Diamond Hill Park in Cumberland, Rhode Island up through the Blackstone Valley to the finish line at the Whitin Community Center’s Whitin Park, in Whitinsville, Massachusetts approximately 51 miles later.

This adventure race includes street running, trail running, paddling, street bike, and mountain bike segments, and is designed to bring you through one of the most beautiful and historic regions of new England, the Blackstone River Valley national Heritage Corridor. Teams can be comprised of 1-8 people with team members doing just 1 or 2 segments each, up to individuals conquering all the segments themselves! Athletes can compete in any of the following categories: Individual Participant (Male or Female), 2-4 Person Team (Male, Female & Co-Ed), and 58 Person Team (Male, Female, Co-Ed & Corporate). Individuals seeking a team can also register as such. Visit www.greenwaychallenge.org/register to register!

The Greenway Challenge is also looking for volunteers to staff the start and finish lines, our transition sites, and photographers to take pictures on the course. If you are interested in volunteering at this incredible historic event, please visit www.greenwaychallenge. org/volunteer or contact Monique Boucher-Adams at 508.234.8184 ext 121 or volunteer@OurGym.org for more information.

Thank you to the incredible Sponsors for supporting this event: UniBank, Koopman Lumber & Hardware, The

Osterman Family Foundation, nEDT, Inc., Gaudette Insurance Agency, Ski With Charlie, Massachusetts DCR, Rhode Island D.E.M., and BV new England Mountain Bike. Please contact Tammy Bodwell at 508.234.8184 ext or Tammy.Bodwell@OurGym.org for more information about sponsorship opportunities.

A program of the Whitin Community Center, presented by UniBank and supported by other partner organizations, the Greenway Challenge supports the development of new programs, purchase of additional equipment, and facility renovations for the members and guests of the Whitin Community Center (WCC).

The WCC is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals and families and to building a strong community in the Blackstone Valley. For any questions regarding participation please contact the Greenway Challenge team at GreenwayChallenge @OurGym.org or 508.234.8184 ext 132 for more information.

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GIVING BACK - Lisa Bernard, Director of the Uxbridge Senior Center (at left), Tony Guinta, Hannaford’s Store Manager and Gail Boutiette, Outreach Coordinator of the Uxbridge Senior Center.

Hannafords gives back to Seniors

The Uxbridge Senior Center is appreciative to Hannaford’s Market for presenting them with a check for $1500!

The donation will be used to supplement the nutrition program. The Senior Center provides a nutritious lunch

Monday thru Friday at 12 noon.

All are welcome to come and experience the exquisite cuisine cooked by chef, Pat Ordway. Please call the center at 508-278-8622 to RSVP at least a day in advance. The Uxbridge Senior Center is located at 36 South Main Street in Uxbridge.