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Laughing releases stress and may boost health

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SOUTHINGTON – Laughing feels good, however, it may have additional benefits of boosting health. A free program, Laughter with LeaAnn, will be held Thursday, Sept. 21, 1 p.m., at the Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St. Facilitator will be LeaAnn Blanchard, director of social services, The Orchards at Southington. Activities will include laughter exercises and insights into real and simulated laughter. The Orchards at Southington is sponsoring the event.

Seating is limited. To register, call the Calendar House, 860.621.3014.

The Orchards at Southington offers independent and assisted living, and is a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. For more information about The Orchards at Southington, visit southingtonorchards.org.

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