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<p class="MsoNormal">Welcome to spring! The sun is shining (hopefully where you are, too) and Walk With Ease has some exciting updates to share.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Virtual Classes are coming to Oregon!<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Oregon State Extension was <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__oaaction.unc.edu_oaaa-2Dannounces-2D2017-2Dsmall-2Dgrant-2Drecipients_&d=DwMFAg&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=7hP85n9bl90FcIn-JbYkHamoEfevLZdRTx6VBDHHoOl4EmYNjUlNW_i1Xp7nuEhw&m=-zH1NFBtQWzetay-8SpMO2rNJqdXE--fZwkIK4p-uRk&s=NLvWzBszEu8hVKViSENK8ZvNgDkcpwpgRw6nscmStDw&e=">
recently awarded a mini-grant</a> to get innovative with WWE program delivery. Classes begin in the OSU
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__walk.oregonstate.edu_&d=DwMFAg&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=7hP85n9bl90FcIn-JbYkHamoEfevLZdRTx6VBDHHoOl4EmYNjUlNW_i1Xp7nuEhw&m=-zH1NFBtQWzetay-8SpMO2rNJqdXE--fZwkIK4p-uRk&s=6pUHwCtpPSiiagy0sDHxlQYEqz1F5EyevZVI08bP6i0&e=">
VIRTUAL CLASSROOM May 16<sup>th</sup></a>! <b>More information will be emailed this week.</b> OSU needs your help advertising this new option.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Updated WWE forms<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This is a grant-funded program. In order to continue receiving federal and state support, WWE needs your help in collecting participant data.
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__extension.oregonstate.edu_fch_walk-2Dwith-2Dease_group-2Dleaders_leader-2Dresources&d=DwMFAg&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=7hP85n9bl90FcIn-JbYkHamoEfevLZdRTx6VBDHHoOl4EmYNjUlNW_i1Xp7nuEhw&m=-zH1NFBtQWzetay-8SpMO2rNJqdXE--fZwkIK4p-uRk&s=7G8DTc_go789Ol9vNoRFUdJ97ExIIjLu8bTqm93rieQ&e=">
Check out the new, updated forms</a> and please return these to OSU Extension via
<a href="mailto:walk@oregonstate.edu">email</a> or snail mail (Oregon State University, OSU Extension WWE Program, c/o Katie Dunker, 250 Hallie Ford Center, Corvallis, OR 97331).<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>New WWE video – “Class Zero”<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3DXYu7PFlZXYQ&d=DwMFAg&c=7gilq_oJKU2hnacFUWFTuYqjMQ111TRstgx6WoATdXo&r=7hP85n9bl90FcIn-JbYkHamoEfevLZdRTx6VBDHHoOl4EmYNjUlNW_i1Xp7nuEhw&m=-zH1NFBtQWzetay-8SpMO2rNJqdXE--fZwkIK4p-uRk&s=fqoGvKIW64PmLu-3J7ZWweEjyl8xdqAlVIPAPP1nwbM&e=">Check
out this video from the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance.</a> This is a great introduction to the Walk With Ease program for new instructors and interested participants. Link from your website or display in your facility.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Are you currently running a WWE class? Email your class details to
<a href="mailto:walk@oregonstate.edu">walk@oregonstate.edu</a>, so OSU Extension can add it to their growing list of current and upcoming classes! OSU Extension is also launching a new portal to advertise your classes more broadly – so send your class information
now to be included. More details coming.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For more information about WWE, contact: <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Katie Dunker, MS<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Physical Activity Outreach Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Oregon State University | College of Public Health & Human Sciences<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">250 Hallie Ford Center | Corvallis, OR 97331<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">541.737.3173 direct line |<span style="color:#4472C4"> <a href="mailto:Katie.Dunker@oregonstate.edu">
<span style="color:#4472C4">Katie.Dunker@oregonstate.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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