Okanagan-Similkameen Healthy Living Fair 2013
Exhibitors Registration and Packages will be available in the fall of 2012.
Hello Past and Future Exhibitors and Supporters of the Okanagan SimilkameenHealth Fair,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your involvement and support of the Okanagan Similkameen Living Health Fair.
We have decided to postpone the 2012 event and take this time to review of our vision, mission and strategic plan from which we will emerge stronger and more effective in 2013.
We have booked March 2, 2013 at The Penticton Trade and Convention Centre as our launch for the new and improved Healthy Living Fair. This will give us a good 16 months to plan an exciting and bigger Health Fair based on our previous years of success and the needs of today's market.
We will keep you informed of the updates and our new website that will happen in the new year. Many thanks for your ongoing interest and support and we look forward to you being part of our new Healthy Living Format in 2013!
Warm Regards,
The Okanagan Similkameen Living Health Fair Committee
SAVE THE DATE: March 2, 2013
The Joy of Active Living! Be FIT and Have FUN!
We are What We Eat!
The Okanagan-Similkameen Healthy Living Fair was off to an excellent start this year with keynote speaker Leslie Beck. Leslie is one of Canada’s leading nutritionists, and is regularly featured on News Talk 1010 and in the Globe & Mail. The presentation was the perfect introduction for the theme of the event "We Are What We Eat.” Leslie kept the information flowing and a great deal of practical advice for nutrition that people can use. Leslie finished off by challenging the audience to pick one thing and change it. Participants were provided with a diversity of ways to increase their physical activity and improve their health at the Healthy Living Fair on Saturday.
300 participants were given the opportunity to have a Hearts @ Work Health Analysis, and meet with Doctors and professionals to discuss their results and set goals. Statistics will be available at: http://healthylivingfair.com by the end of March 2011.
There were over 72 exhibitor booths, and a Family Section as well. There were lots of fun activities for youth and families, including the Wii Sports. Many new innovations were shown including the Street Strider, a new cross between a bike and an elliptical which goes on the street. Those who came also got to get a taste of Ron’s Ready Grains, and many samples for the Whole Foods Market. While the day was cold, and parking was a challenge there were still close to 2,000 who attended the event, some from as far away as Princeton and Vernon. The event grows each year, and it gets better. This year there is a contest with prizes from local merchants like London Drugs. Make sure you answer the survey to enter into the draw if you were at the event and would like to enter the contest.
4th Annual Okanagan-Similkameen Healthy Living Fair Mission:
We are a team of diverse community resources creating opportunities to inspire and guide people of all ages to enjoy the success of setting and achieving personal goals for healthy living.
DAY 1 - Friday 3 pm to 6 pm - Public Forum
3:00 PM 3k Walk
4:00 PM Forum Opening with Guest Speaker: Leslie Beck Canada AM Nutrition Expert Presented by Whole Foods Market and Flora
5:00 PM Health Fair Awards
DAY 2 - Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00pm
Healthy Heart Screening & Health Fair Exhibition - a full compliment of health and fitness exhibitors (over 60), exercise demonstrations and speakers throughout the day.
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This is a FREE two day event which includes over 60 exhibitors, demonstrations and guest speakers. DAY 1 Friday 3 pm to 6 pm - Public Forum
3:00 PM 3k Walk
4:00 PM Forum Opening with Guest Speaker: Leslie Beck
5:00 PM Health Fair Awards
DAY 2 Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00pm
Healthy Heart Screening
Screening 300 participants that pre-registered. Know Your number stations of assessment, blood pressure, height/weight measurement, eat right, stress management, cholesterol/glucose screening, smoking and lung health and goal setting.
Health Fair Exhibition - a full compliment of health and fitness exhibitors (over 60), exercise demonstrations and speakers throughout the day. |
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Help us promote the Health Fair CLICK HERE to download the 8 x 10 colour poster and put it up in your neighbourhood.
Thanks!
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