Prevent trips and falls in the ice and snow

PLAINVILLE – Avoiding slips and falls isn’t always easy especially in the winter. However, if a fall is inevitable, knowing how to fall safely - backwards and forwards – can reduce the risk or lessen the severity of injury. A free program, “Staying on Your Feet on the Ice and Snow,” will be held Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1 p.m., at Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St. Presenter will be Lisa Murawski, exercise physiologist, GoodLife Fitness at Southington Care Center. Southington Care Center is sponsoring.

Seating is limited and registration is required. To RSVP, call Plainville Senior Center, 860.747.5728.

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