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Council honors Lanark ‘walking soccer’ team; founder urges citywide program to keep older adults active
Summary
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield presented certificates to the Lanark Dragons walking-soccer team; Dr. Ben Drilling asked the council to designate fields, promote leagues and help publicize a citywide walking-soccer initiative for older adults.
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield recognized a senior walking-soccer program that started in Canoga Park and presented certificates to players from the Lanark Dragons, who represented the city at an international walking-soccer tournament. The program’s founder, Dr. Ben Drilling, urged the council to help expand the model citywide so older Angelenos have more low‑impact exercise and social opportunities.
The program was framed as a health and social benefit for older residents. Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, council president pro tem, said the City Council wanted to…
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