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The Birches Runs, Walks and Rolls in the Rotary Run Charity Classic
The Birches Assisted Living joins the Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Rotary Club for a community race that benefits local charities.
On September 21, The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills will participate in the 20th annual Rotary Run Charity Classic, a community event organized by the Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Rotary Club.
The event includes races for people of all ages and skill levels, including a 10K run, a 5K run, a 3K run, a 5K walk, a Mutt Strut, and a Walk & Roll Slow Dash.
The Birches has been a long-time financial supporter of the Rotary Run Charity Classic, and for the last two years has sponsored the Walk & Roll Slow Dash, a shorter distance event geared toward older adults.
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Registration costs vary by race and all proceeds go to local charities like The Community House, Hinsdale Hospital Foundation, District 181 Foundation, Hinsdale Rotary Charities, Hinsdale Humane Society, and Ray Graham Association.
Each race begins and ends at the Community House in Hinsdale, where there will also be many other activities occurring on the grounds. Race day activities include an awards ceremony, vendor and sponsor booths, refreshments, face painting, moon jumps, and music.
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The Rotary Run promotes a healthy, active lifestyle that corresponds with The Birches’ Masterpiece Living philosophy. Based on a decade-long MacArthur Foundation study, Masterpiece Living recognizes that healthy aging is more dependent on lifestyle than genetics. By sponsoring beneficial activities like the Rotary Run, The Birches hopes to reaffirm its commitment to successful aging, community engagement, and community service.
“The motto of Rotary International is ‘service above self,’ and that is a motto we follow at The Birches too,” said Birches’ Executive Director Jim Curto, who is a long-time Rotary Club member.
Founded in 1999, The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills is a premier retirement community dedicated to providing professional services that support its residents’ physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual growth. The Birches offers a full calendar of purposeful programs and activities designed to promote a healthy aging lifestyle and a strong sense of community. For more information about The Birches, call 630-789-1135 or visit: birches.net.
