The public is invited to the first-ever Norwin
Community Wellness & Nutrition Expo, a free event to
be held Saturday, April 5, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at the Norwin High School cafeteria, gymnasium, and
auditorium.
The Norwin School District Wellness & Nutrition
Committee is hosting this event to provide community
members with educational resources and services so
that they may lead healthier and happier lives.
“This event is about the
community helping the
community,” said Ms.
Doreen Harris, who
chairs the District’s
Wellness & Nutrition
Committee and also
serves as Stewartsville
Elementary School
Principal. “It’s about
taking all the Wellness &
Nutrition resources that are
available in the greater Norwin
community, and bringing them together under
one roof so that we can all become more health-wise
and improve our lives.”
Ms. Harris said that reaching out to the community is a major
goal of the District’s Wellness & Nutrition Committee. Therefore,
committee members see this Expo as a way to raise awareness
about the importance of leading a healthy life for everyone
from children to senior citizens in the community.
“We really wanted to look at the whole person, so we’re not
only looking at physical health, but also mental and emotional
health, combined together to make a happy, healthy person,”
Ms. Harris said.
A variety of free health services and screenings will be
available to community members, along with informational
tables with giveaways. There will be interactive exercise
activities and demonstrations for all age levels. There will also
be food service brokerage companies displaying new lines
of healthier school food products that will be available for
sampling. All attendees will receive a bag and a Chinese auction
ticket, with additional tickets available for purchase.
Participants who want to work up a sweat can join a
15-minute Pilates, yoga, or dance class. Those who wish to
actively participate are asked to dress in proper exercise attire.
For entertainment, the Norwin Show Choir will perform at
noon. The Norwin Brass Quintet and Woodwind Ensembles will
perform at 1 p.m.
A “Kid’s Corner” will feature exercise activities and nutritional
information for children of all ages. Parents and children will
also interact with various health-conscious businesses from
right here in the Norwin area, according to Mr. Drew Rutkowski,
a Hahntown Elementary School teacher who is helping to
coordinate children’s activities.
Some exhibits that are being discussed as of press time for
this publication include: Blood pressure screenings, trauma
center facilities, robotics programs research, diabetes, sports
medicine, karate, yoga, and Zumba. There are also plans to
provide exciting giveaways from community businesses, which
may include gym memberships, golf outing packages, and
Chinese auction baskets.
Ms. Harris would like to thank all Norwin employees,
community businesses, and health care providers who have
been a part of preparing for this event. “I cannot possibly name
all the members of the Norwin School District community who
have put time and effort into this, but without all of you, this
event would not be possible.”
Anyone with questions may call Ms. Doreen Harris at
724.861.3030 or email her at [email protected]. Wellness
and Nutrition organizations that would like to participate
are asked to please visit the Norwin School District Web site
at www.norwinsd.org to download a registration form and
introductory materials. We hope to see you there!
Offerings from Local Health Care Providers
at Wellness & Nutrition Expo
EXCELA HEALTH
Well Being Center (complete wellness check-up / report
card)
Breast Care Center (vouchers for
breast exam, Walk-In Wednesday)
Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Physical Rehabilitation
(concussion information, agility testing)
Cardiology (video, interactive gaming,
pre-and post-testing)
FORBES REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Breast Care and Women’s Services
Trauma / Emergency Department
Heart and Stroke
Ambulance and Life-Flight
UPMC EAST
Dietitian (information about risk
assessment and body mass)
Sports Medicine
Urgent Care
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