For Immediate Release
February 9, 2017 |
Miami Lakes, FL - The Town of Miami Lakes and its Elderly Affairs Committee Force once again bring you the 3rd annual Family Health and Fitness Fair on Saturday, February 11th from 10AM to 1 PM at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 NW 82nd Avenue. This year’s fair is sponsored in part by Palmetto General Hospital, the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Vitas Healthcare,Careplus Health Plan, Physical 4 U Inc., Premier Mobile Eyecare, Orthopaedic Center of South Florida, NS Massage Inc., Miami Lakes Dental Health Center, Perfect Care, Inc., Dedicated Caregivers, Ocaquatics Swim School, Orange Theory Fitness,and Davita.
Last year’s event drew over 500 attendees to the completely sold out Health & Fitness Fair with more than 60 local businesses that educated attendees on preventive healthcare and sound health practices. Nicklaus Children's Hospital in partnership with local non-profit organization, The Breanna Vergara Foundation, will again provide free EKG screenings for children. Palmetto General Hospital will also be providing free blood pressure and glucose screenings.
This year’s Fit Fair will be hosted in conjunction with SUPER SATURDAY AT THE PARK:
Community Bike Ride: sponsored by the Town’s Neighborhood Improvement Committee - registration at 7:30AM; 5 mile family-friendly loop at 8AM
Farmers Market: 9AM – 1 PM
FREE classes and demos provided by the Town’s partnering organizations:
Yoga in the Park: 9-10AM; offered in partnership with local business 305 Yoga
Boot Camp: 10-11AM; offered in partnership with Fit Like Me Miami
Mommy & Me Programs demo: 10:30-11AM offered in partnership with PEAR Programs
Music & Video Production demo: 11-11:30AM offered in partnership with the Developing Dreams Foundation
For more information, please visti www.miamilakes-fl.gov/fitfair