Linda Shannon-Hills and Health and Wellness Fair Committee
The Ranch House Sol Ballroom was buzzin’ with over 50 exhibitors and over 480 residents in attendance at the second SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Health and Wellness Fair held on Feb. 22.
Our residents were going out of their way to share positive comments with our health fair volunteers, telling us how impressed they were with our first fair. Exhibitors continued to tell me how organized the running of the fair was with the help from our amazing volunteers and we received such positive comments from residents about having them at this fair.
Support from the local health and wellness providers was amazing. Our Platinum sponsor, Desert Life Pharmacy, was joined by pharmacy students from the University of Arizona. They provided blood pressure checks, glucose testing, various vaccinations, medication reviews, and assistance with medication questions. A partner of the pharmacy, AZ Diagnostic Pathology Associates, was available to answer questions about lab services they provide at Desert Life Pharmacy on Friday mornings from 8 to 11:30 a.m. (appointments on our website, desertlifepharmacy.com).
We are so thankful for our sponsors:
Gold: Desert Dermatology, Blue Lemon Therapy and Consulting, Pain Institute of Southern Arizona, and Right at Home.
Silver: Splendido at Rancho Vistoso, A Senior Journey, AAA of Arizona, Dentistry by Design, Empty Cup Wellness, Encompass Health and Rehab Hospital, Home Instead, Uplift Hospice of Tucson.
There were exhibitors from various senior/assisted living facilities, in–home caregivers, acupuncture, massage, pharmacist, dermatologist, physical therapy, eye care, hospice care, rehabilitation centers, memory care facilities, chiropractic services, nutrition experts, pain management, allergist, dentist, and SaddleBrooke Ranch resident support groups.
Also exhibiting were All Seasons, At Home Health Care NW, AZ Mediquip, Blue Moon Acupuncture, Casa De La Luz, Chiropractor USA, Dr. David Freeman—Allergist, Duke Nutrition Experts, Earlux Hearing Aids, Fairwinds at Desert Point, First Step to Wellness, La Posada at Pusch Ridge, Oracle Eye Specialist, Proactive Physical Therapy, Senior Support Alliances, Sonoran Foot & Ankle Institute, Southwest Guided Adventures, Synergy Homecare, TEK Audiology, and The Cottages of Tucson.
“This is an outstanding health fair!” and “Very well organized!” were just some of the comments.
Sponsorships Provided Gifts for Drawings
Our sponsorships helped us provide free gifts for those that registered for the drawing. Below is the list of winners!
Pulse oximeters—four won by: Tess Moszer, Pam Holden, Bev and Jim Hinton, Sheryl Eilenfeldt
Blood pressure monitors—two won by: John Callahan and Bridget Robson
Thermometer, Digital Forehead—four won by: Carol Andrews; Barbara Weselis, Jodi Walker-Lowe, and Tammy and Brian Venema
First aid kit, 300 pieces—five won by: Cort Montague, Tim and Karla Riordan, John Tapper, Christy Strong, and Heidi Wilson
Grabber tool, 32” long reacher—six won by: Babs Scott, Kathy Lautt, Mary Anderson, Sandy Kucsmas, Stephanie Hendricks, Carolyn and Rich Sutherland
Harvest aerogarden—won by Betty Ryan
Giveaways from Exhibitors
Gift basket from Right at Home Care won by Ken Moore
Air fryer from Encompass Rehab Hospital won by Jan Close
90-minute massage from Beth Wodoba won by Sheila Britton
We can’t say enough about the 65 volunteers that helped us make this event a great success. Thank you!