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Spotlight on Seniors Health and Fitness Expo returns to Kentwood Activities Center

Once again the Kentwood Seniors will be joining forces with the Georgetown Seniors to host the 18th Annual Spotlight on Seniors Health and Fitness Expo set for Tuesday, April 18.

 

The free event is from 8:30 a.m. – noon at the Kentwood Activities Center, 355 48th St. SE. More than 70 vendors from a variety of senior-oriented businesses such as physical therapy, assisted living, home care, hearing, vision, hospice, health, beauty, retail, Kent District Library, government, pharmacy, funeral homes, home adaptions, medical equipment, legal aid, and insurance.

 

Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department Assistant Director Lorraine Beloncis said the expo has become a”well-established one-stop destination for the latest information on senior services for retirement, housing, finances, health and fitness.”

 

Last year’s event had about 300 attendees and Beloncis saying she expects between 300 to 400 at this year’s event.

 

There also will be free screening for blood pressure, hearing, musculoskeletal, spinal health and stroke assessment. Seniors also will enjoy a free breakfast snacks and lunch.

 

For more information about the event, call 616-6565270 or visit www.yourkprd.org.