The winner was Lois LaMacchia of Jackson Township. They took the raffle with them all year to various fairs and festivals, including the Great Big Home and Garden Show in Cleveland and county fairs across Northeast Ohio. The company held a year-long raffle starting with last year’s Senior Health and Wellness Day at the Jackson YMCA. One of the big events of this year’s event was the naming and awarding the winner of the JR Bath raffle for a new shower/tub remodel. Some of the new vendors we have this year include Southern Care Hospice, Canton Regency, Mata Mediterranean Grill, Home Instead Senior Care, Briar Creek Lodge and Greenview Assisted Living."
“We try to offer a variety of activities and games with prizes to try to make our event just a bit different than other health fairs. “The event is open to seniors from around the area,” said Sue McFarland, senior programmer at David YMCA. The event usually draws more than 200 local seniors who enjoy a free lunch (provided this year by Bethany Nursing Home), exercise, health screenings, local health care vendors and plenty of socialization and good times. The David YMCA in Jackson Township held its 8th annual Senior Health and Wellness Day on May 10. To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.JACKSON TWP. With a mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good. We mobilize local communities to effect lasting, meaningful change. The Y has local presence and global reach.We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We connect people of all ages and backgrounds to bridge the gaps in community needs. For nearly 160 years, we've been listening and responding to our communities. That's because in 10,000 neighborhoods across the nation, we have the presence and partnerships to not just promise, but deliver, positive change.
Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. That's why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together.
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