Annual senior fair to return to Newton YMCA

The Newton YMCA is set to hold the 24th Annual National Senior Health and Fitness Fair this month to bring awareness to resources available for seniors and to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Several agencies, from Newton and surrounding areas, will collaborate to celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. May 31.

Residents will join with an estimated 100,000 seniors across the country expected to help promote active, healthy lifestyles through physical fitness, good nutrition and preventive care.

YMCA Associate Executive Director Rhonda Robson said the fair usually brings in 20 to 25 organizations. The free event is sponsored by local businesses and organizations to bring awareness to healthy aging.

According to Robson this year’s theme is “With movement ... There’s improvement.”

“The event brings a number of vendors to one location for seniors to ask questions, sample products, develop relationships and learn about resources they need to continue or develop a healthier lifestyle right here in our community,” Robson said.

The fair will include food and music with an optional walk starting at 7:30 a.m. and at 9 a.m.​ entertainment will be provided by The Iowa Youth Chorus, Newton Children’s Choir.

“Quality and longevity of life are goals we all have, so this event gives our community the opportunity to be more equipped and empowered to accomplish those goals,” Robson said. “The YMCA’s cause is to strengthen the foundations of this community. We are here for everyone —this event lines up perfectly with that cause.”

Contact Kayla Langmaid at 641-792-3121 ext. 6533 or klangmaid@newtondailynews.com