REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Presentation on the Upcoming “Be Strong, Live Long” 2024 Health & Wellness Fair
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High-Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
The Senior Center Health & Wellness Program launched the first “Be Strong, Live Long” Health & Wellness Fair in May 2017. The event, held in Fremont Park adjacent to the Senior Center, began with --20 exhibitors and has grown to an event with 60+ exhibitors and 500 attendees. The event aims to celebrate and support older adults working to improve their own health and provide resources to those caring for older family members or friends.
DISCUSSION
The 8th annual health fair will be an in-person event and will take place Friday, May 17, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The fair will showcase over 60 exhibitor booths specializing in resources including the following:
• Free Blood Pressure Checks
• Baseline health information with preventative biometric screenings
• Information on how to age in place
• Safety net and support services for older adults
• Barbeque lunch ($7.00) between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
This special event, sponsored by the City of Santa Clara Senior Center, the Santa Clara Women’s League, and Kaiser Permanente, is open to the public. Parking in the parking lot and neighborhood will be limited: consequently, carpooling or alternative forms of transportation are encouraged. Bicycle/Tricycle/Scooter parking will be available at the event.
A flyer for the event is enclosed as Attachment 1.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information report only. No action is being taken by the City Council, and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
This event is funded by the General Fund and Grants. No additional funding is requested.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov>.
Staff
Prepared by: Jennifer Herb, Recreation Supervisor
Reviewed by: Cynthia Bojorquez, Assistant City Manager/ Acting Director of Parks & Recreation
Approved by: Jovan Grogan, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. “Be Strong, Live Long 2024” Event Flyer