Physical fitness will be the focus of Thursday’s eighth annual Senior Information Day at the Shawano Civic Center.
The program, “Healthy Inside-Out,” starts with a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and features four speakers who will discuss the importance of exercise. Lunch will also be served.
Senior Information Day is a collaboration between the Shawano County Social Services’ Aging Unit and Shawano Community Education. The event drew more than 50 participants in 2013.
“We really want people to be healthy indoors and outdoors through activities with others,” social worker Holly Konitzer said.
Konitzer said the topic was selected based on evaluations from lasts year’s participants.
Speakers at the event will be Matty Mathison, of Shawano Pathways, Nancy Schultz, of the Shawano County University of Wisconsin-Extension, Carrie Verkuilen, of Verkuilen Chiropractic and Wellness, and Jean Darling, of Advanced Physical Therapy.
The day will emphasize interventions to health issues, including osteoporosis and arthritis.
Mathison will discuss outdoor activities, including locations where seniors can get together and interact.
Schultz will emphasize strength training and how it correlates to better mental health.
“They are going to learn why it is so important to keep exercising. We hope to get more people to do strength training, up to two to three times per week,” she said.
Verkuilen will discuss five secrets for staying healthy, and Darling will deliver a presentation on body balance techniques.
A gift will be given to everyone who brings a can of food, which will be donated to the Shawano Food Pantry.
“There will be raffle prizes given throughout the day, and people walking in will get a goodie bag of health-related items,” Konitzer said.
Konitzer said the event would not be possible without volunteers and donations from area businesses. There is no cost to attend the program, which will conclude at 2 p.m.
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