Health Fair offers a variety of information

There were 34 different vendors from businesses and non-profits to provide information to attendees. (Jeff Helsdon Photo)

Jeff Helsdon, Editor

Seniors attending the Tillsonburg Senior Centre’s 2025 Health Fair came away with greater knowledge of local services offered, and were better informed about proactive health approaches.

Attendance was in the range of 300 people for the no-cost event.

“There’s a lot of new seniors coming to town that aren’t familiar with the resources available to them,” said Nancy Puhr-Slingerland, Tillsonburg Senior Centre administrator. “Also, there’s a lot of new businesses.”

The day started with a presentation from Matthew Griffis of Oxford County Library on digital health and wellness. Lori Arnold of Essentrics, Sarah Abell and Kelly Spencer of Indigo Lounge provided three different demonstrations related to stretching and yoga. Other presentations were on genealogy, scam protection and grief support.

“We’re trying to get new but different things,” Puhr-Slingerland said.

Also new this year was a display by the Big Brothers/Sisters that was in line with a new partnership for grandparent mentoring.

There were also 34 vendors from businesses providing services and non-profit groups. Clinics provided the opportunity for seniors to have their hearing checked, hearing aids tested and blood pressure taken.

Organizers try to change the vendors in the bi-annual show to keep interest amongst seniors.

The event was made possible through a grant from the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario through the Province of Ontario.