Adults age 50 and older can get a host of free health screenings, demonstrations and tips on leading a healthy lifestyle Wednesday during the Senior Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo.
The event is free and takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center, 2520 Pass Road.
“This a way for the city to continue to promote health and fitness to our growing senior population,” Biloxi Parks & Recreation Director Cheryl Bell said. “We have seen the need for more senior health and fitness information and programs and have seen increased participation in our exercise classes.”
Activities include health screenings for body mass index, back and eyes, information booths, healthy morning snacks, door prizes, and more. Some screening will require fasting.
The expo is sponsored by the City of Biloxi, The Links, Incorporated, PRN Home Care, and Southern Hearts Hospice.
Added Bell: “Myriad organizations will be on site to assist seniors in various ways and seniors will be able to obtain a wealth of information that can assist them in the future.”
See the event flyer
News & notes: Weekly report, city council
The week that was: Last week, the Police Department handled 1,915 calls for service; the Community Development Department issued 129 building permits with a construction valuation of more than $1,850,000; and the Engineering Department continued to progress on projects throughout the city.  To see the reports covering last week, click here.Â
City Council: The Biloxi City Council held its last meeting of May 2019 this afternoon at Biloxi City Hall where council members addressed a number of issues and heard an infrastructure update by Jennifer Matranga wtih Oscar Renda Contracting. To see the complete video of the meeting, click here.
