Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber Hosts Healthy Living Expo this Saturday, September 16th at the Americal Civic Center

The Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce Healthy Living Expo will be held this Saturday, September 16^th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center, 467 Main Street, Wakefield.

This free family event is focused on health, wellness, fitness, lifestyle changes and financial/retirement health, and will feature interactive and complimentary health screenings, fitness demonstrations, giveaways, prize drawings, a flu clinic from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., an appearance by Blades the Bruins mascot from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., face painting and balloon artist, among other family-friendly activities and demonstrations.

The Healthy Me Wall, created by the Wakefield Unified Prevention Coalition’s Youth Action Team comprised of high school students, will be among the highlights of the expo. This interactive exhibit encourages attendees to make a "Healthy Me Pledge" and post their pledge on the wall to sign the deal! Attendees will sign a pledge to get active by exercising at least three times a week for 60 minutes; eating healthier by increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables, drinking more water, limiting consumption of junk foods; and knowing important numbers like weight, BMI, cholesterol, blood pressure, and checking those numbers with their doctor. Members of the Wakefield Unified Prevention Coalition Youth Action Team will be on hand to assist attendees in signing the pledge that will be added on a leaf on the community health tree.

A Physical Therapist, Nutritionist, and Pharmacist will be among the health care professionals that will be available to answer questions.

Sponsors of the event include Gold sponsors Hallmark Health and Lahey Health; Silver sponsors Rebirth and Whole Foods; and Bronze sponsor Boys and Girls Club of Stoneham and Wakefield.

Exhibitors include Your Best Life Wellness Coaching, Cervizzi's Martial Arts, The Savings Bank, Brightview Wakefield, Future of Dentistry, Atlantis Chiropractic Wellness Centers, Covanta, Roman Music Therapy, The Center for Health & Athletic Performance LLC, Rebirth Body Transformation Center, Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry, Lahey Health, Hallmark Health, Holiday Travel, Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham and Wakefield, YMCA of Greater Boston-Burbank YMCA, Whole Foods Market, Wakefield Health Department, Mass in Motion, Edward Jones & Alzheimers Association, The Vitamin Shoppe, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Center Wellness, Foresters Financial, Orange Theory Fitness Saugus, Humble Home Care Services, Kumon, HD Physical Therapy, Move2Joy, HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, LL Bean Outdoor Discovery School, Mary Kay, and FatFace.

Additional information can be obtained on the Chamber website: wakefieldchamber.chambermaster.com/events/, by calling the Chamber at 781-245-0741 or via email info@wakefieldlynnfieldchamber.org.