Speakers Announced for Chamber Health & Wellness Fair

The Oak Park - River Forest Community Health and Wellness Group has announced the speaker schedule for its April 19 Health Fair.  The Fair will be held from noon - 4pm at Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex, 415 Lake Street in Oak Park.  It is free and open to the public.  Advance tickets are not required.

In addition to an exhibit hall with over fifty vendors, fourteen speakers will give 20 minute introductory presentations on topics ranging from lifestyle management to aging in place to stress reduction to boosting energy, and much more.  The full list of speakers can be accessed through the event webpage.  Or, to download a printable copy of the speaker and schedule, click here.

Speakers were chosen through an application process, managed by Chamber volunteers Rose Mattax, Karin Grimes and Eleonore Weber, all experts in wellness businesses.  The team worked to develop a schedule of topics that represented a wide range of topics, appealing to young families, seniors and anyone interested in managing their path to good health.

The Health and Wellness Group Chairwomen, podiatrist Mary Ann Bender, DPM, and Lynn Palmgren of Palmgren Acupuncture are leading a team of over twenty Chamber volunteers from various local wellness businesses.  The team has been working for months to create a diverse fair representing the myriad of health and wellness services available right here in our community.  Over fifty different wellness professionals have registered to participate.

Attendees will find health screenings, information, giveaways, games, raffles and children's activities. Skaters will be able to take advantage of the Park District of Oak Park's "Public Skate" at the Paul Hruby Ice Arena in Ridgeland Common.  Concessions will be available through the Park District.

If you have any questions about the Community Health and Wellness Fair on April 19, please call the Chamber office at 708.613.0550 or email us at info@oprfchamber.org.

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