NSYMCA Seniorpalooza Health Fair brings in adult seniors from all over

Northbrook, IL: September 2024 – The North Suburban YMCA hosted its 7th annual Seniorpalooza, a health and fun fair for older adults, on Wednesday, September 18. The event is free and open to the community and brings in a wide variety of local organizations and businesses offering wellness presentations, health screenings, giveaways, raffles prizes, immunizations clinic and more. The event features over 55 vendors/sponsors and brought in over 300 guests this year.

The event also offered a YMCA Education Series (Y.E.S.) “Lunch and Learn” presented by Illinois Bone & Joint Institute. Dr. Andrew Benck, MD from Illinois Bone and Joint Institute spoke on Bone Health and Understanding Osteoporosis. With over 80+ guests in attendance, the presentation included both a video portion and a Q & A. Presentations like this one, are part of the YMCA Education Series (Y.E.S.) which is a series of free presentations by local professionals covering topics related to physical, mental, and social health and well-being. The presentations are also recorded as podcasts and made available on the NSYMCA YouTube Platform. You can find the list of YES presentations available free to the community by CLICKING HERE

“Now in our 7th year, Seniorpalooza continues to get better and better with more vendors each year and we are so proud of it,” exclaims Kathy Fielding, CEO at the NSYMCA. “Seniors comprise 20% of the Y’s membership, so free events like SeniorPalooza are so important to our community. Our mission for events like this one helps bring our community together for the purpose of education, free screenings, healthy living tips and much more,” continues Fielding.

The NSYMCA has made the well-being of older adults a top priority by providing programs for the spirit, mind & body. The NSYMCA offers two free balance classes each week to members along with other classes to help build strength, flexibility, proprioception, and even cardiovascular fitness. The other offerings include Chronic Disease Prevention classes, Parkinson classes, Brain Game Programs, Care Giver Support Groups, dance, art and aquatic classes, as well as volunteer and social programs to build community.

Premier event sponsors for the SeniorPalooza include Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, Allstate, and Wintrust Community Banks. Participating sponsors and vendors include Ascension Hospital, Arbor Terrace Glenview, Avantara Long Grove, Avantara Libertyville, Bella Terra Wheeling, Be40Strong, CJE SeniorLife, ComForCare Homecare, Comfort Keepers, Edwards Lifesciences, Flourish Research Chicago, Homewatch Caregivers Northshore, Legacy Tour & Travel, The Lodge Northbrook, Margolis Weldon Law, LLC, Matlin Law Group, North Shore Place, Right at Home, Ruby’s Therapeutic Massage, Snap Medical Wellness, United Healthcare, Warren Barr Buffalo Grove, Walmart Pharmacy, Whitehall of Deerfield and many more.

For more information about events at the NSYMCA or to participate as a vendor or sponsor in a NSYMCA event, contact Kim Nyren at knyren@nsymca.org.

About the North Suburban YMCA:

The North Suburban YMCA services Northbrook and 14 surrounding communities with programs and tools that help its residents become healthier, more connected, and confident, ensuring that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. The NSYMCA focuses on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility and is a charitable organization, inclusive and welcoming to all in our community. Learn more at www.nsymca.org.