Kendal~Crosslands Communities’ is hosting the first ever Senior Health Fest, Saturday, May 20^th from 11 am – 2 pm.  It will be held at their Crossland’s campus location at 1660 East Street Road in Kennett Square.  “We are happy to host a wonderful program that will benefit the larger community”, says Phil DeBaun, Chief Executive Officer.  “This program demonstrates our commitment to our neighbors and friends in Chester County for the trust they place in us in regard to senior health information and we are more than happy to provide it”, says DeBaun.

The ‘fest’ will feature lectures on several senior related topics and local area community organizations will be on hand as well ‘expo style’ providing important senior related information.  There will be other health related benefits such as: guided bird and public garden walks and short hikes on the 500 acre campus.  There will be Yoga and TaiChi demonstrations, chair massages, a safe med drop staffed by the local police department, a free shredder truck, an ambulance view, face painting for children, and more!  “This event is rain or shine, but, let’s hope for a nice warm sunny day”, says Michele Berardi, Director of Community Outreach”.  “A ‘fest’ wouldn’t be complete without refreshments, music, tents, and balloons”, says Berardi.

For more information on the lecture information, the schedule of events, as well as additional information, feel free to visit their website at www.kcc.kendal.org/events.  Or visit their facebook page at www.facebook.com/KendalCrosslands for up to date event information.

Kendal~Crosslands is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC), offering independent living cottages and apartments, personal care, and skilled nursing and rehabilitation services all on one campus.   Both locations, Kendal at Longwood and Crosslands share a common border on over a 500-acre arboretum campus.