Name of Event: SENIOR I & A AND STAYING INDEPENDENT WORKSHOP
Location: RIVER OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP
Street Address: 308 WEST KING STREET
City: ABERDEEN
State: WA
Description of Event: SENIOR I&A AND STAYING INDEPENDENT WORKSHOP: Senior Information and Assistance and Olympic Area Agency on Aging Nursing Services are hosting a Senior I&A and Staying Independent Workshop on Thursday Oct. 22, 2009, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at River of Life Fellowship, 308 W. King Street, Aberdeen. The workshop will include professional guest speakers, clinics and exhibits, including information on services for older adults and persons with disabilities, with a focus on staying independent and preventing falls. Clinics will include orthostatic blood pressure checks, blood sugar testing, fall risk assessment, strength and balance testing, footwear assessment, medication "brown bag" (bring a complete list of your medications for review by a pharmacist) and the S.A.I.L. (Staying Active and Independent for Life) exercise program. Several free drawing gifts have been donated by businesses in the community. Lunch will be provided; so come and enjoy a fun-filled, educational day. Come for a short visit or stay all day. For ease of parking, free shuttle service will be offered continuously throughout the day from Pioneer Park. One to five hours of completion may go towards Continued Education Credits to care providers who preregister and attend. If you have any questions please call 1-866-582-1487 or (360) 538-2457.
Contact Person: Paulette Dodgen
Telephone: (360) 538-2457
E-mail Address: dodgepj@dshs.wa.gov

Chehalis, WA

Name of Event: Fall Prevention Event & Senior Health Fair
Location: Twin City Senior Center
Street Address: 2545 N. National Ave
City: Chehalis
State: WA
Description of Event: Thursday, September 17, 2009 10:00 am- 2:30 pm. Health fair with booths and speakers promoting senior health and tips on how to prevent falls. This is our fourth year, and first at the Senior Center. Free lunch for anyone over 60, health screenings, and the opportunity to dance!!
Contact Person: Jennifer Ternan
Telephone: 360.330.7681
E-mail Address: jternan@centraliafirefighters.com

Gig Harbor, WA

Name of Event: Stay Active & Independent for Life
Location: Gig Harbor YMCA
Street Address: 10550 Harbor Hill Drive
City: Gig Harbor
State: WA
Description of Event: SAIL in to the Gig Harbor YMCA on Thursday, September 17th to learn how to Stay Active & Independent for Life. Speakers on health & safety can be heard from 11am to 2pm. Y members are encouraged to bring a friend who is not a member to receive prizes for participating.
Contact Person: Susan Buell
Telephone: 253.534.7872
E-mail Address: sbuell@ymcatacoma.org

Olympia, WA

Name of Event: 'Exercises to Better Your Balance'
Location: Lacey Community Center
Street Address: 6729 Pacific Ave SE
City: Lacey
State: Wa
Description of Event: Learn different ways to improve balance through exercise. Tai Chi, Yoga and more traditional exercises will be shown. Fall risk assessments, snacks, free exercise calendars and drawings will also be included. September 17th from 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM at Lacey Community Center.
Contact Person: Mike McCusker
Telephone: 360.493.7494
E-mail Address: mike.mccusker@providence.org

Seattle, WA

Name of Event: Fall Prevention Workshop
Location: Pacific Balance and Rehabilitation Clinic
Street Address: 400 Mercer St. Suite 302
City: Seattle
State: WA
Description of Event: Pacific Balance will be offering free Fall Risk assessments as well as Balance Awareness education. Come join us Saturday, Sept 26th from 11am-1pm.
Contact Person: Sarah
Telephone: 206.448.1906
E-mail Address: scheduling@pbrcseattle.com