Women's Health Fair in Litchfield

Shared Vision holds the first annual Women's Health Fair: Celebrating Body, Mind & Spirit on Saturday, September 21 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Rd. (Route 202) in Litchfield. Shared Vision is a nonprofit community group, created by local residents to provide a space and opportunities for education, celebration, discussion, and community building. The Community Center will be a festive place during the health fair, filled with live music, informational booths, indoor and outdoor workshops, cooking and beauty preparations in the kitchen, panel discussions, and much more!

Women of all ages and backgrounds will find an array of resources to enhance wellness in every area of life. Workshops have been chosen to meet the needs of women who are already interested in wellness as well as women who may not often find the time to devote to their health and well-being. A number of programs are designed for young women approaching adulthood and for their mothers, and one booth will offer makeovers specifically for teens.

More than thirty programs are scheduled, including presentations by wellness professionals and hands-on, participatory workshops; some programs will take place outdoors. Throughout the day, a score of informational booths will be open, providing information on health, nutrition, massage and reiki, natural living and the environment, animal care and healing, relationships, and workplace issues for women.

All programs are free; the presenters are graciously volunteering their time and skills for this event. Everyone attending is encouraged to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, and bring a picnic and drums or other small musical instruments. Come early to sign up, as some workshops can accommodate only a limited number of participants. Bag lunches will be for sale, with proceeds benefiting the Community Center, and there will be a non-supervised kids' corner on-site with games and activities available.

The Litchfield Community Center is wheelchair accessible. For more info call 860-567-9610, or 860-567-4748.