Take a scuba class, learn what to do with a (yech) bleeding wound, take a dance class, sample food and find out more ways of staying healthy next weekend, Oct 20 and 21, at the 7th Annual Stamford Health, Wellness & Sports Expo 2018.
It takes place barely a mile from Darien at Chelsea Piers CT.
Presented by WABC-TV, the largest health and wellness expo in Connecticut will feature a wide range of health education by Stamford Health [that annoying name Stamford Hospital has adopted— editor], fun activities for children plus the latest information, products and services from over 100 exhibitors.
Food and a Raffle
Attendees can taste savory foods from 18 different restaurants and healthy food and beverage exhibitors at the Healthy Restaurant Sampling Zone.
The public can also purchase raffle tickets for $5 and bring nonperishable food to support The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. Raffle prizes will be announced throughout the weekend.
Scuba Classes
Scuba classes with Capt. Saam’s Scuba School will return again this year and take place on Sunday afternoon at the Chelsea Piers pool.
The cost is $35 per person and participants will also receive a $50 coupon toward future lessons.
To register, contact Capt. Saam’s at 203-327-2822. Visit www.hws-expos.com for the class schedule and waiver form.
Free Dance Fitness Classes
Attendees can also take part in “Dance It Out” with Billy Blanks Jr., as seen on ABC-TV’s Shark Tank and owner of Blanks Studios in Greenwich, who will lead three of his popular dance fitness classes each day at no charge.
Visit www.hws-expos.com for the class schedule and waiver form.
Workshop: Stop Bleeding from a Wound
The Stamford hospital will also offer a special workshop, “Stop the Bleed,” a program of the American College of Surgeons.
The workshop will teach the different ways to control bleeding, including direct pressure, wound packing, quick clot gauze and tourniquet use. To register for one of the 30-minute sessions, email the Stamford Health Trauma Department at trauma@stamhealth.org.
“We encourage the public to learn critical lifesaving skills and visit the many exhibits to gain new knowledge and health tips,” said Vicki Hoffman, director of the Neurosciences Service Line at Stamford Health.
More from Stamford Hospital
On Saturday, Stamford Health [the hospital] will display its da Vinci robotic surgical system that helps surgeons perform minimally invasive surgery.
Throughout the weekend, Stamford Health will offer cardiac risk assessments and blood pressure screenings.
Also at the Expo
—The younger set will enjoy the popular Stamford Health volunteer HAHA clowns.
—Jenna Hourani, RDN, retail dietitian at Grade A ShopRite, will provide healthy eating tips and nutritional information.
—New attractions this year will include a new, centrally located Demonstration Zone, which will feature demos and presentations such as “Obstacles to Healthy Living” with Isagenix, “Organic Wines and Eco-friendly Vineyards” with Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors, “Good to the Bone” with OsteoStrong and demos by Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom of Greenwich, EBMAS-CT Martial Arts and Title Boxing Club.
—Also new is the Healthy Home Zone, which will feature exhibitors with products and services to transform homes into green, energy efficient and safe residences for families.
How to Get a Free Day Pass to Chelsea Piers
Natural Awakenings’ eight-page Passport For Life, the event program in its October issue, is a handy supplement that will identify all participating sponsors and exhibitors and enable attendees to collect stamps after visiting the exhibits.
Those who visit a minimum of 40 exhibits and have their passport stamped by each exhibitor will receive a complimentary day pass to Chelsea Piers Connecticut.
If You’re Going …
- Chelsea Piers CT sports complex is at 1 Blachley Road in Stamford.
- The expo is open Saturday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Admission and parking are free.
During the weekend, AT&T will provide complimentary charging stations.
Special guests this year will include WABC-TV reporter Derick Waller and News 12 health reporter Gillian Neff, who will both be at the Expo on Saturday and available to interact with exhibitors and attendees.
In addition to Stamford Health and WABC-TV, sponsors include Grade A ShopRite, AT&T, EBMAS CT Martial Arts, Sacred Heart University, Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors and more. Media sponsors are Hearst Media Services/The Advocate, Jen Danzi, Natural Awakenings Magazine Passport For Life Sponsor, Natural Nutmeg Magazine, News 12 CT, Stamford Magazine/Moffly Media, Star 99.9, 95.9 Fox and Macaroni Kid.
The event is created and produced by TMK Sports & Entertainment, a Greenwich, CT-based event-marketing company. For more information, visit www.hws-expos.com and follow on Twitter @hws_expos, Instagram @hws_expos and Facebook.com/hws.expos