SkyRidge’s Senior Circle plans health fair Jan. 28
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On Jan. 28. from 8 a.m. to noon, SkyRidge Medical Center’s Senior Circle will be celebrating its seventh anniversary with a free health fair for seniors 50 and over at the hospital’s main campus.

There will be information booths, blood pressure checks, and more.

Existing members and those who become a member of Senior Circle on Saturday, would be eligible for a free lipid profile and glucose test. Membership is only $15 a year for an individual or $27 for a couple,

Senior Circle is a national organization sponsored by SkyRidge Medical Center that makes life even better for adults age 50 and better. By providing programs that encourage continued learning, healthy lifestyles and social activities, Senior Circle is reaching out to help seniors live fun, fulfilling lives whiles saving money, aging gracefully and making new friends.

When you join Senior Circle, the annual membership offers a generous selection of valuable local and national discounts, activities and events, exercise and wellness classes, a chapter newsletter and national publication subscription, in-hospital privileges, travel opportunities and much more.

There are approximately 97,000 members nationally and approximately 1,100 members in the Bradley County area. Many members join for the fellowship and educational opportunities offered at the local chapter. A full calendar of activities includes a monthly lunch-and-learn with local physicians and health professionals, exercise classes, birthday bingo, breakfast club, holiday parties, travel and volunteer opportunities.

In 2011, Senior Circle offered travel, from day trips to Pigeon Forge and the Georgia Mountain Fair, bus trips to New Orleans and New York City and a Mediterranean cruise. In 2012, plans call for a cruise to San Juan in February , a bus trip to Lancaster in October and many day trips.

Join SMC’s Senior Circle Chapter by calling 423-559-6887 or go online to www.seniorcircle.com.