Reminder of Senior Wellness Fair

submitted by State Senator Karen Spilka


Third Annual Senior Health and Wellness Fair to Feature "Living with
Diabetes" Panel Discussion

WHEN:
Saturday, November 17, 2007
9:00 am to 1:00 pm


WHERE:
Ashland High School
65 East Union


WHO:
State Senator Karen Spilka
Panel of Specialists on Diabetes
Numerous health and wellness exhibitors

DETAILS:

** The Senior Health and Wellness Fair is FREE and includes continental
breakfast and hot lunch **

The Senior Health and Wellness Fair provides a forum for seniors from
throughout Senator Spilka's district to learn new information, have an
opportunity to ask questions, and enjoy a day out.  

This year's program will include an excellent panel of specialists on
diabetes.  They'll lead a discussion entitled, "Living with Diabetes."
Participants will have the chance to speak about the diagnosis of this
disease and strategies for living with it from some of the leading
experts on the subject.

In addition, more than 30 individual booths will provide information and
materials on various topics ranging from recent changes in government
health insurance programs to nutrition.  Seniors will also have the
opportunity to speak to local service providers.  Throughout the day,
there will be opportunities to participate in wellness activities and
health screenings.

Anyone interested in attending the fair should contact Pat Vinter in
Senator Spilka's office at (617) 722-1640.  She will confirm your
attendance and discuss transportation options that may be available to
you.



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Sarah E. Blodgett
Communications Director
Office of Senator Karen E. Spilka
2nd Middlesex and Norfolk
State House, Room 511C
Boston, MA 02133
617-722-1640
617-722-1077 (fax)