Older Adult Wellness Fair Happens On May 20 In City Of Lakewood

Lakewood CO

08 May, 2022

9:29 PM

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Press release from the City of Lakewood: May 5, 2022 May 20, from 8:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Free and open to the public May 5, 2022 [LAKEWOOD, CO] – Lakewood is proud to be part of the Administration for Community Living's (ACL) national observance of Older American's Month with an Older Adult Wellness Fair at the Charles Whitlock Recreation Center on May 20. Every May, the ACL leads the nation in observing a month to celebrate and support America's older community members through programming across the US. This year, the focus will be on aging in place - how older adults can plan to stay in their homes and live independently in their communities for as long as possible. In support of this focus, the City of Lakewood has put together an Older Adult Wellness Fair that will showcase resources from over 40 vendors for adults aged 55+, caregivers, and family members. The event will include: Activities and demo classesBalance tests by personal trainersCane and walker safety assessmentGiveaways and special discounts! "Lakewood has a breadth of services available for older adults. We are excited to bring these vendors together in one location and make them readily accessible for our community," said Recreation Supervisor Camille Ferrandino. The event is free and open to the public. Registration for this event is encouraged but not required. Interested participants can learn more at Lakewood.org/WellnessFair or by calling 303-987-4800. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Date: Friday, May 20 Time: 8:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Location: Charles Whitlock Recreation Center, 1555 Dover St. Registration is recommended - but not required. Sign up online: Lakewood.org/register Call: 303-987-4800 Hearing Impaired/TTY: 303-987-7057 This press release was produced by the City of Lakewood. The views expressed here are the author's own.