Second Annual Total Life Expo returns to Mohegan Sun Saturday, Oct 11

The second annual Total Life Expo, a health and wellness fair that encompasses mind, body, and spirit, has something for everyone on Oct. 11, whether you are interested in a Slime Station, a free flu shot, Coach Jim Calhoun or healthy eating.

The Expo, which is free to the public, is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 11 in the Uncas Ballroom Convention Center at Mohegan Sun. It is presented by the Mohegan Tribe and the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT, and sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Walgreens. Walgreens will have 100 free flu shots for uninsured people, and another 250 for those with insurance. Free bone density, vision, depression, blood pressure, and dental screenings will be available all day.

More than 40 businesses and organizations will be hosting booths, all focused on living well. Great prizes will be given away every hour to some lucky attendees.

The Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut is hosting a Kids’ Pavilion, which will have live animals from the museum and the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, a make-your-own slime station, a planetarium, construction and engineering stations and science exhibits.

Retired UConn men’s basketball coach and Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Jim Calhoun will speak at 11 a.m. on heart health and living well. One fan will win a signed basketball from Calhoun.

Community Dance Ensemble and Arthur Murray Studio of Niantic will hold dance performances throughout the day. The American Cancer Society will offer Get Fit for a Cure, which includes zumba and other high energy classes for attendees. Donations are suggested. For those who prefer to watch and learn (and maybe try), fitness demonstrations will take place between 12 and 3 to show safe exercise options. 

The Connecticut Made market celebrates buying local, as visitors can shop for artisan crafts, honey, baked goods, and other products at this Connecticut-focused indoor market, organized by Fiddleheads Food Co-Op of New London.

The Mohegan Sun Culinary Team and nutritionist Katie Jeffrey will hold cooking demonstrations on healthy substitutions, seasonal cooking, and vegetarian options.

And you can help us make the largest single donation of peanut butter and jelly by bringing jars with you to the Expo. We will donate the collection to the Gemma Moran United Way Labor Food Center, which provides food to agencies and individuals in need throughout the region. These simple foods are a staple for the center, and are always in high demand.

For more information on the Expo visit totallifeexpo.com or on Facebook, www.facebook.com/totallifeexpo.