Ron Andrea
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at the MountainView clubhouse for the 25th Annual Health Fair. The Fair annually draws about 1,000 attendees and 85 to 90 volunteers.
Even though our temperatures are in the triple digits and the Health Fair is months away, now is actually the best time to sign up to volunteer. Why? you may ask. Because we have multiple volunteer teams that are suited for a variety of volunteer interests, and the sooner you sign up, the more likely you can be assigned to the team best suited to you. For example, we have a Traffic Team for those who like to be outdoors and a Greeter Team and Information Team for those who like to meet people as they enter the Health Fair. For those who are physically active, the Greeter and Take Down teams may be a good fit.
Volunteers will attend a 90-minute orientation on Sept. 24 at 9 a.m. at the Activity Center so they can learn about the Fair and meet their team leader.
There are many benefits to being a Health Fair volunteer:
1) You get to meet new and interesting people.
2) You only work 90 minutes, so you have the rest of the time to visit with vendors.
3) You get a free Health Fair T-shirt!
To volunteer, simply email [email protected].
If volunteering isn’t for you, you’ll still have ample opportunity to meet and consult with a variety of health care specialists, including but not limited to vision, pain management, and oncology professionals. You can get a free dermatology screening and glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, and A1C tests. Continuous care facilities will be represented, and our own Desert Life Pharmacy will be on hand to do immunizations. There will also be a drop-off site for used eyeglasses and expired prescription drugs.
These are just a few of the many services you will find at the Health Fair.
Hope to see you on Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at the MountainView clubhouse!