Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo Scheduled For Sept. 10 In Stamford

STAMFORD, CT — The 11th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo returns Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Harbor Point section of Stamford at the Harbor Point Boardwalk.

This year's theme is "Go. Gather. Grow" — go to the expo, gather with friends and family and grow mind, body and spirit. Parking and admission is free.

As Connecticut’s largest health expo, this family and pet-friendly event is one-day only and is jam-packed with multiple zones, free fitness classes and over 100 exhibitors showcasing and selling health and wellness products and services.

Attendees can look forward to visiting Stamford Health, HWL Expo's Exclusive Healthcare Partner, for a variety of informative services, including programs from Sarner Health and Fitness Institute; stroke care led by Stamford Health's Neurosciences; heart health and CPR instruction with the Heart and Vascular Team; free blood pressure screenings; Stop The Bleed training; book a mammogram with the Women’s Health Center; children’s nutritional education; and kids activities with the HAHA's, volunteer Health and Humor Associates who spread joy and laughter to patients of all ages.

A highlight of the HWL Expo is the Dance & Fitness Zone sponsored by Sacred Heart University which is filled with free yoga, dance, martial arts and spirited fitness classes led by the area's top fitness instructors, including the always-entertaining Billy Blanks, Jr. of "Dance it Out,: as seen on Lifetime. All levels and abilities are encouraged to join in the fun and pre-register for classes.

The HWL Expo’s Pet Zone will showcase pet wellness. Safari Stan's Pet Center will be on site with the newest pet products. Pet owners are encouraged to give their pets the spotlight in the “Spot On Fitness Pet Parade” (12:30 p.m.) produced by Stamford’s Spot On Veterinary Hospital & Hotel.

Satisfy your appetite and your thirst at the Healthy Food & Beverage Zone where you can indulge in an array of cuisines from the area’s best healthy food trucks, sample healthy beverages and food products from progressive brands and local restaurants, and partake in eco-friendly wine, spirits and craft beers.

Grade A ShopRite will offer flu shots from their pharmaceutical team, express nutrition consultations with their registered dietitians, live healthy cooking demonstrations, and a raffle to win a gift basket of Grade A ShopRite's Bowl & Basket brand of healthy foods.

This year’s Kids Zone is sponsored by Nickelodeon’s "Noggin" and features face-painting, games, educational activities and childhood fitness instruction with My Gym Stamford. There will be a Touch-A-Truck Kids Zone presented by Stamford Police and Fire Departments, Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit, and SWAT Team.

The HWL Expo will be home to the 1st annual Lift It Forward/Plank For Peace. Each year, this event will bring together fitness enthusiasts of all levels to raise funds for those in need. This year's event will benefit the humanitarian efforts of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America.

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