NEWTON, N.J. (Sussex County) — Sussex County seniors will have an opportunity to receive free health screenings and learn about community health programs during the 17th annual Healthy Living Festival in September.
The free event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen, 200 Bristol Glen Drive in Newton.
The festival is being presented by the Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Senior Services, Newton Medical Center and United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen.
The event will feature complimentary health screenings and educational presentations from a variety of health care providers. Each informational presentation will last about 15 minutes and will be repeated throughout the day, according to organizers.
The program is designed to give seniors access to health screenings while providing information about services and programs available to them in the community.
The Sussex County Division of Senior Services provides educational programming and evidence-based services intended to improve quality of life for older residents.
A continental breakfast will be available during the festival. A buffet lunch will also be provided to active participants who complete at least one-third of the available screenings and presentations.
Preregistration is required for those who plan to attend the buffet lunch.
For additional information or to preregister, contact the Sussex County Division of Senior Services at 973-579-0555, ext. 1135, or rgerow@sussex.nj.us.
