Annual Senior Health Fair a big draw at the Lincoln Park District
[September 26, 2026]
In its first hour, the Senior
Health Fair hosted by State Senator Sally Turner and Representative Bill
Hauter saw a large turn out of guests, most of them senior citizens. The
Thursday morning event, hosted at the Lincoln Park District featured a
dozens of tables set up and manned by representatives of various
organizations who assist local seniors in maintaining quality of life in
their golden years.
Among the vendors were various health organizations including Lincoln
Memorial Hospital, Springfield Clinic, Logan County Department of Public
Health and Walgreens. There were senior living groups on hand such as
Castle Manor, Help at Home, Synergy Home Care and more. There were a
variety of special needs tables such as the Silver Fox Fitness,
Educational Center for the Visually Impaired, Senior Life Solutions,
Logan County Veterans Assistance Commission and others.
Also among the vendors were several state agencies, Logan County Clerk,
Senior Services of Central Illinois, The Oasis, Heartland College and
the Lincoln Park District.
Senator Turner and Representative Bill Hauter were both on hand visiting
with guests.
The day began in the front entrance with a representative of Senator
Turner, collecting registration forms and handing out swag bags.
Later in the morning, the registration
sheets were put in a basket and names were drawn for door prizes. Turner
and Hauter did the honor of drawing. The first name drawn was present
and a lovely senior lady came forward to collect her gift. The next two
names were not present. Turner said winners did not have to be present,
and would be contacted to come and collect their prize.
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After the first
set of drawings, the stage was taken over by Georgia Allison of
Silver Fox Fitness who invited everyone to join her at the stage
area for a sample workout of exercises geared to senior
participants.
There was also plenty of snacking opportunities. Help at Home
provided a fruit bar and there were sweet pastries, coffee and
bottled water laid out as well.
Annual Senior Health Fair photo slideshow part 1
Annual Senior Health Fair photo slideshow part 2
Annual Senior Health Fair photo slideshow part 3
[Nila Smith]
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