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Dillon's First Senior Health And Fun Fair: A Collaborative Community Effort To Promote Senior Well-being

Dillon, Montana, August 01, 2024 –Honeybee Hospice, Barrett Hospital & HealthCare,

and The Southwestern Montana Family YMCA are thrilled to announce Dillon, Montana's

inaugural Senior Health and Fun Fair. The event will be held on August 9th from 9:30

am to 1:30 pm at the local YMCA, marking a significant community collaboration aimed

at promoting the health and wellness of our beloved senior citizens.



The Senior Health and Fun Fair is designed to provide a joyful and informative day filled

with various engaging activities and health informational booths from a wide variety of

health-related agencies and services across Dillon. Attendees 60 years+ will have the

opportunity to participate in a variety of discounted priced blood tests as well as

mobility, balance, and fall risk screenings offered by Barrett Hospital & HealthCare,

obtain discounted memberships from the YMCA to begin or maintain physical activity,

and learn about end-of-life care from Honeybee Hospice.


Highlights of the event include:

**Health Screenings:** Blood screenings as well as mobility, balance, and fall risk

screenings provided by medical professionals from Barrett Hospital & HealthCare.


** YMCA Memberships: ** Memberships to help keep seniors physically active to

improve their balance, flexibility, brain health, strength, and aerobic activity.


**Speakers:** Informative session on senior wellness, as well as information on hospice

care and end-of-life planning, and Part C health plans that contract with Medicare.


**Raffle Prizes: ** Exciting raffle prizes from local businesses and supporters, giving

attendees a chance to take home great gifts.


**Luncheon: ** A delicious lunch will be served to all senior attendees.



"This fair represents our commitment to the health and happiness of seniors in Dillon,"

said Gina Miller, Registered Nurse and Director of Nursing at Honeybee Hospice. "We

believe that by bringing together resources and expertise from our organizations, we can

create a supportive and empowering environment for our senior community."


"Barrett Hospital & HealthCare is proud to be a part of this event," added Taylor Rose,

Chief Executive Officer from Barrett Hospital & HealthCare. "Preventative care and

wellness education are vital for maintaining good health, and this fair provides a perfect

platform to reach out to our senior population."


"The YMCA is all about building community and promoting healthy living at every age,"

stated Crissie Hansen, Program Manager from The Southwestern Montana Family YMCA.

"We look forward to engaging our seniors in fun and beneficial activities that encourage

an active and fulfilling lifestyle."



Event Details:

Date: August 9, 2024

Time: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm

Location: Southwestern Montana Family YMCA, Sloan Gymnasium at 75 Swenson Way,

Dillon, MT 59725


This event is free and open to all seniors 60+ in the Dillon area. One companion may

accompany a senior as needed to support their ability to attend. For more information,

please contact Jenny Ellis, Community Director, Honeybee Hospice at 406-439-0503.

Join us for a day of health, fun, and community as we celebrate Dillon's seniors and

work together to ensure their continued well-being.



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