Local news delivered daily to your email inbox. Subscribe for FREE to the rdnewsNOW newsletter.

Ponoka’s Second Annual Wellness Fair is on May 17

May 15, 2017 | 10:08 AM

Come browse through more than 20 booths displaying information, services and programs that nurture physical and mental health at Ponoka’s second annual Community Wellness Fair on May 17 from 3-7 p.m. at the Kinsmen Community Centre.

The Wellness Fair includes a Speakers’ Stage from 4-6 p.m. featuring:

4 p.m. Lesley Pohl, Helo Health Products
5 p.m. Pekka Maattanen, Burman University – ‘Protein Overload, Nutrition’
6 p.m. Merv Leibel, AHS Dietician – ‘Canada Food Guide – Fact or Fiction’

The Wellness Fair is hosted by the Town of Ponoka. Aquaplex staff will be at the Town booth promoting programs and activities happening at the pool over the next few months.

The Town of Ponoka booth will also display preliminary drawings of the new recreation multiplex (Community Wellness Centre) being planned for the existing Arena site. There will also be information about upcoming community events and programs happening this summer, including Canada 150 activities and fireworks on July 1 and Ponoka Day in the Park on August 18.

Refreshments and door prizes will be offered. See you there!

Community Wellness Fair Exhibitors include:

AHS Nutrition Services
AHS Addictions & Mental Health
Ponoka Big Brothers & Big Sisters
Centennial Centre – Volunteer Services
Helo & Biozen Products
Ponoka FCSS
Wolf Creek Primary Care Network
Ministry of Seniors & Housing
Ponoka Youth Centre
Direct Travel
Ponoka Health Food Store
Curves
Seventh Day Adventist Church (Food Booth)
Town of Ponoka
Vantage Physio
Prairie Central FASD
McBride Career Group
Wildflower Natural Products
Young Living Essential Oils
Get Fit Camps
Weight Watchers