UFV will once again be reaching out to the community from its downtown Chilliwack location with a neighbourhood health and wellness fair. The fair will run from 1–4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6 at UFV Five Corners at 46115 Yale Road.
“This is a free, family-friendly event that gives our health sciences students the opportunity to practise community outreach while providing members of the public with important health information,” says Hannah McDonald, director, School of Health Studies at UFV.
Everyone is welcome. Drop in any time between 1 and 4 pm. Several community partners have teamed up with UFV for this event.
Participants will be able to gain access to health services and information such as:
• Free dental kits
• Special health topics
• Mental health & addictions support
• Fraser Valley Regional Library Live and on Tour
• Book give-away
• First Nations resources
• Support for seniors
• Support for LGBTQ + S2
• Fun interactive physical activities
• Parenting tips
• Storytelling sessions for kids
• Door prizes
• Cookies and snacks.