The City of Burien's Senior Program is promoting it's first Senior Fitness & Health Fair on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 10 am -2 p.m. at the Burien Community Center, 425 S.W. 144th Street.
With everything else in recession, Burien's Senior Program wants to maintain and even boost Highline-area seniors' health, with a special focus on regaining muscle strength and physical balance.
Many freebies will be offered at the event, including fitness tote bags stuffed with elastic bands, "vials of life" and educational materials.
The Senior Program is offering new $10 discounts to any new ShapeUp! fitness class participants in addition to returning participants who'll be trying new classes.
Fitness gear, health screenings (vision, cancer, and spine), 5-minute massages, and healthy snacks will also be provided free-of-charge. Actual fitness class demonstrations and speakers on various health topics will be featured throughout the event.
The ShapeUp! Program is presented in partnership with King County Emergency Services, who coordinate many fall prevention programs for seniors.
For further information, call Burien Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services at 206-988-3700.