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Learn more about preventing falls while outside in winter

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SOUTHINGTON – Freezing temperatures and snow and ice are contributing factors to the prevalence of falls during the winter months. A free program focusing on improving balance to help prevent falls will be held Wednesday, Jan. 11, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Mark Colello, GoodLife Fitness exercise physiologist, will highlight safety measures and precautions. This program, which is being held at Southington Library, 255 Main St., is sponsored by Southington Care Center.

To register, call the Southington Library at 860.628.0947.

Southington Care Center offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, and is a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. For more information about Southington Care Center, visit southingtoncare.org.

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