Senior Wellness Day In Essex County: Screenings, Music, Refreshments

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County will be bringing back its annual Senior Wellness Day for 2024.

The free event is open to all seniors living in the county. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Richard J. Codey Arena in the South Mountain Recreation Complex, 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange.

Here’s what to expect, organizers said:

“Health screenings information about nutrition and exercise demonstrations will be available. Various Essex County agencies, including the Division of Senior Services, will have representatives on site to talk about available programs for which seniors are eligible. Also participating are area hospitals, senior day care facilities, local nursing homes and other social service providers. Musical entertainment will be provided. All seniors will receive free refreshments and bagged produce. Admission to Turtle Back Zoo on the day of the event is free for seniors, but Carousel and Pony rides are $2 each and feed sticks at the Outback Adventure Aviary are $2.”

“We are planning a fun-filled day of activities and will be providing a great deal of valuable information that will benefit seniors,” Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. said.

“It’s important for our seniors to know about the various programs and services that are available, and this one-stop event makes it convenient for them to do that,” DiVincenzo added.

For transportation to the event, call 973-737-7200. For more information about the Essex County Senior Wellness Day, call 973-621-4400.

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