18th Annual Health Fair to be Held This Weekend

Police canine demonstrations, fire department extrication exercises, local cow exhibits and Zumba movements are among some of the many activities to be found this weekend at Newtown's 18th annual health fair between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sat., Sept. 24 at Newtown Middle School.

In addition there will be many free health screenings, give-aways and drawings as part of the annual event to promote health and wellness. There is no admission fee.

Below is a list of exhibitors and free health screenings registered for the fair as provided by Health District Director Donna Culbert:

Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups

American Red Cross

Ann’s Place – The Home of I Can

Aqua Environmental Lab

Bethel Visiting Nurse Association (blood pressure screening)

Chamber of Commerce of Newtown

Children’s Adventure Center

Connecticut Tick Control

Curtis H. Beck

Danbury Visiting Nurse Association

Dawn A. Bogdan, DDS

Dr. Cayer’s Health and Wellness Center (chiropractic and nutrition screening)

Dr. Scot L. Goldberg, DC (postural screening/body balance)

Dr. William A. Notaro, MD (skin cancer screening),

Dr. Della M. Schmid (posture and scoliosis screening)

Families Network of Western CT, Inc. (maternal depression)

Foundation for Wellness Professionals (osteoporosis screening, blood pressure screening)

Impact Health (Cholesterol Screening)

InnerSpaces by Karen (yoga therapy/imbalances in body)

Kevin’s Community Center

Masonicare at Newtown (blood pressure)

Newtown Conservation Commission

Newtown Fire Companies

Newtown Foot Care Group

Newtown Health District

Newtown Lions Club (vision screening)

Newtown Lyme Disease Task Force

Newtown Parks and Recreation

Newtown Police Department

Newtown Prevention Council

Newtown Visiting Nurse Association

Newtown Public Works Department

Northeast Natural Medicine, LLC (blood pressure screening and chair massage)

Popowich Chiropractic & Acupuncture (posture and stress screening)

Porco’s Karate Academy

Senior Helpers

Steve DeMasco’s Shaolin Studios

Tom French Coaching

TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly

U.S. Dept. of Labor – OSHA

Urgent Care of Connecticut

Voice for Joanie

Z Place for Fitness. 
 

FOOD DRIVE for Newtown/Salvation Army Food Pantry.  Many individuals and families are feeling the effects of these difficult economic times, even here in Newtown.  It is more important than ever that we do whatever we can, however large or small our effort to help our neighbors.   

FLU SHOTS:   The Bethel Visiting Nurse Association will be providing Flu Shots at the Health Fair.  Insurances accepted are Aetna, Aetna Medicare, Anthem BC/BS, Connecticare, Connecticare Medicare, HealthNet Medicare, Medicare  Part B, Oxford, and Wellcare Medicare.  Newtown residents without insurance may have their vaccination subsidized by Newtown VNA and Newtown Health District. 

Newtown’s First responders:  Our five Fire Companies: Botsford, Dodgingtown, Hawleyville, Hook and ladder and Sandy Hook, as well as Newtown Police and Newtown Ambulance will all be there.  Stop by, say hello and check out their latest info and equipment.  These are the folks that work to keep us all safe. 

Botsford Fire Department will be doing an extrication demonstration outside in front of the building. 

BARO our canine police officer will be at the Health Fair.  BARO will be demonstrating his skills on the front lawn.   

ZUMBA demonstration:  Tammy Demarche from Z Place for Fitness will be doing Zumba demonstrations.  Newbie, beginner or expert, come have some fun! 

Castle Hill Farm and Paproski’s cows will also be on the front lawn, along with milk, compliments of Marcus Dairy. 

The fair is sponsored with additional funding from Aqua Environmental Lab, Dr. Cayer’s Health and Wellness Center, Families Network of Western Connecticut, and Senior Helpers. 

Other businesses that helped support the fair through donations and other contributions include Big Y, Caraluzzi’s, Stop & Shop, Carminuccio’s Pizza, Franco’s Pizza & Pasta, My Place Restaurant, Papa Al’s, Pizza Palace, Villa Restaurant and the Newtown Bee.