City of Everett hosting annual Health Fair for older adults

Everett’s older adults can receive health screenings and information from participating agencies at this free event

Special to The Advocate

Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett’s Council on Aging (COA) is inviting all of Everett’s older adults to the annual Health Fair on Tuesday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.). The City of Everett will once again be hosting this annual event that gives older adults the opportunity to get free health screenings and information from participating agencies. Attendees will have the chance to receive hearing tests, as well as cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes checks, and also receive information about women’s health, behavioral health and weight loss. Attendees are also invited to learn about the various programs and services that are offered by the COA.

Those who would like to attend and need transportation to the event can call 617-625-1191 and press 2 for reservations between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. This free service is provided by Door2Door by SCM, and residents are encouraged to call for a reservation as soon as possible because space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Admission is free. For more information, please call 617-394-2270 to be connected to the Connolly Center.