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Laughter not only enhances happiness but may impact health

Laughter has been found to have health benefits.

BERLIN – Laughing not only feels good, it may have additional benefits of boosting health. A free program, Laughter with LeaAnn, will be held Wednesday, Jan. 24, 1 p.m., at Berlin Senior Center, 33 Colonial Drive. Facilitator will be LeaAnn Blanchard, director of social services, The Orchards at Southington. Activities will include laughter exercises and discussion about real and simulated laughter. The Orchards at Southington is sponsoring the event.

Spaces are limited. To register, call Berlin Senior Center, 860.828.7006.

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 http://southingtonorchards.org.

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