Health and Wellness Fair will aid aging adults
On Saturday, Oct. 7, the Elsie Stuhr Center will host its annual Health and Wellness Resource Fair to provide activities and information that address health topics relevant to Beaverton’s aging adult population.
This free event runs from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Stuhr Center (5550 SW Hall Blvd., Beaverton), a Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District facility dedicated to the recreational needs of residents “55 and better.”
Local businesses and non-profit organizations will provide health and community resource information, free screenings, and giveaway items. The Stuhr Center will raffle prizes and provide healthy snacks.
This year, the event features three free seminars:
- 9:45 am: Aging in Place
- 10:45am: Fighting Fragility
- 11:45am: When to Start Looking at Senior Communities
The event’s presenting sponsors include Regency Park, The Springs at Tanasbourne, Thriving at Home LLC and Providence Health plans. Other participating organizations include Kaiser Permanente, United Homecare Services, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Helping Hands Homecare, Health Net, Marquis Companies, Share, Hearthstone Senior Living, Metro West, Sadle Home Selling Team.
For more information, contact Karin Madsen at 503-619-3894.
About THPRD
Formed in 1955, THPRD is the largest special park district in Oregon, spanning 50 square miles and serving about 240,000 residents in the greater Beaverton area. The district provides year-round recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Offerings include thousands of widely diverse classes, 95 park sites with active recreational amenities, nearly 70 miles of trails, eight swim centers, six recreation centers, and about 1,500 acres of natural areas. For more information, visit www.thprd.org or call 503-645-6433.
Contact: Bob Wayt Director – Communications 503/614-1218 (direct) 503/686-5134 (cell) |
Date: September 21, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Click here for official release (PDF). |