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Prevent, Raise Funds, Walk for Better Health

September 27
Senior Falls Prevention Fair
St. Mary Medical Center is holding a Senior Falls Prevention Fair from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 27.
There will be an interactive exhibit hall and information about
available community resources.
Fall risk assessments will be conducted by the hospital’s Physical
Therapy Department and blood pressure screenings will be done by the
Hospitals Women’s Heart Center.  There will also be a Tai Chai
presentation.
Call the number below to reserve a place.
Details: (888) 478-6279
Venue: St. Mary Medical Center Health Enhancement Center
Location: 1050 Linden Ave., Long Beach

September 28
Blue Stars Mothers Dinner and Casino Night Fundraiser
The Fisher House at the Long Beach Veterans Affairs Hospital is hosting Blue Star
Mothers Dinner and Casino Night Fundraiser, beginning at 6 p.m., Sept.
28.
There will be dinner, music, casino games, silent auction and
opportunity drawings.
Tickets are $50 each.
Details: (213) 926-1896dawnayers@msn.com
Venue: Dalmatian American Club of San Pedro
Location: 1639 S. Palos Verdes St., San Pedro

Walk for Obesity
The city of Long Beach is hosting their first annual Walk for Obesity,
9 a.m., Sept. 28.
The walk will begin at The Center for Surgical Treatment of Obesity
and proceed on a 4-mile course down Atlantic Boulevard, Ocean Boulevard, and
back up Long Beach Boulevard.
Details: (562) 491-7935david.stroup@dignityhealth.org
Venue: Center of Surgical Treatment for Obesity
Location: 432 E. 10th St., Long Beach

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