Senior Health Fair at Leon Mathieu Center, May 10

PAWTUCKET — The City of Pawtucket, Division of Senior Services, Leon Mathieu Senior Center will be sponsoring its annual Senior Health Fair on Wednesday, May 10, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

The Health Fair is planned in celebration of the month of May being Older Americans Month. It will be held at the Senior Center’s location at 420 Main St., Pawtucket.

According to Mary Lou Moran, director of the Senior Center, “This event will provide seniors with comprehensive information on a variety of health topics from proper nutrition to therapeutic massage, and healthy aging tips. Do not miss out on this opportunity to gather a great deal of information provided by health care professionals and it is all under one roof.”

A variety of free screenings and workshops will be available including: cholesterol and blood glucose screenings, oral cancer screenings, nutrition awareness and education, blood pressure checks, reflexology, chair massage therapy, meditation classes, Reiki treatments, plus much more. The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation’s Hope Bus will also be on hand for attendees to visit.

All adults 55 and older are invited to attend the Health Fair free of charge. The building is handicapped accessible.

For more, call the Senior Center at 401-728-7582.