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Evangelical Community Hospital in partnership with The Miller Center for Recreation and Wellness, Lewisburg, is holding National Senior Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m0 at the Miller Center.
This program is free, presented in a safe, drive-through format, and open to the public.
The 28th annual event is the largest of its kind held for older adults. It is designed to provide an overview of resources available in the local community to keep aging Americans healthy and fit and allows participants to learn methods for making positive changes in their lives.
The free event is drive-through format and individuals are invited to attend to receive a bag filled with health and wellness literature and information that relates to adults ages 55 and beyond. The bag will also include giveaway items donated by local organizations and businesses. The first 100 attendees will receive a free umbrella.
Participants will be encouraged to take a walk on the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail during the event, wearing masks and respecting physical distancing guidelines.
Attendees should arrive by vehicle at The Miller Center's main entrance facing Giant. Directional signs will guide participants to the bag pick-up area.
Several virtual education programs will be made available throughout the day at www.evanhospital.com, including a tour of the RiverWoods Community presented by Allison Kauffman, residential sales counselor; Buffalo Valley Police Chief Paul Yost's presentation "Avoid Being Scammed," a focused presentation; "The Importance of Staying Active" presented by Janice Leeser, a certified personal trainer at the Lewisburg YMCA at the Miller Center; and Janine Fee, MS, MPT, physical therapist at Evangelical, presenting "Are You Feeling Off Balance?"
The event is sponsored by RiverWoods Senior Living Community.
More information about the event is available by calling Evangelical Community Health and Wellness at 570-768-3200.