First Congregational Church of Hudson Hosts Women's Health Fair September 26 

Hey, all you busy and wonderful women out there!  You take care of your families, you take care of your parents, your spouses, your communities, your pets, and your neighbors.  For one very special day, come join us as we learn about caring for ourselves.  The Women's Health Fair on September 26th runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and we are so excited to welcome Dr. Michael Roizen as the featured speaker from 12:45-1:45.  Please come and attend every booth, see every presentation, and try all of the wonderful, healthy, delicious foods.  OR, feel free to come for just part of the day.  Just don't miss this wonderful opportunity  The event is free, but you do need a reservation (information below.)

Here's what Karen Joshi, President of Women's Ministries for the church, said about this very cool event:  

"Because of the tremendous array of booths, speakers and events, we're expecting a large turnout.   It's exciting to be able to provide this opportunity to our community." 

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:

Dr. Michael Roizen, the Chief Wellness Officer of the Cleveland Clinic, Chairman of the Wellness Institute at the Cleveland Clinic and four time #1 New York Times bestselling author, will be speaking from 12:45 to 1:45 in the sanctuary in a presentation entitled "Your Beautiful Day".  

Dr. Roizen has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show (18 times), Today (17 times), 20/20 (3 times), CBN (17 times), CNN, CBS Sunday Morning (3 times), and Good Morning America (25 times).   

He is the Chief Wellness Officer of the Cleveland Clinic, Chairman of the Wellness Institute at the Cleveland Clinic and four time #1 New York Times bestselling author.  

His book, YOU: The Owner’s Manual, co-written with Health Corps founder Dr. Mehmet Oz, became a #1 New York Times bestseller selling more than 3.2 million hardcover copies worldwide and was the #2 best selling book published in 2005 – even displacing Harry Potter for 35 days as #1 on Amazon and on the Barnes & Noble website!

Some of the wonderful speakers and events scheduled for programs for the Women's Health Fair are: 

*Suzanne Hughes of Robinson Memorial will present "The Heart of Women's Health" 

*The Alzheimer's Association will offer a one hour program called "Joggin Your Noggin" with tips on what to do today to live a brain healthy lifestyle. 

*Jim Porterfield will discuss the importance of "Strength and Balance" to a woman’s health during two different hands-on workshops. 

*Chris Rigby will offer a "Meditative Yoga" session twice throughout the day. 

*A presentation on "Maintaining Spiritual Health" 

*A sampling of healthy and delicious foods from 9:30 to 1:00

In addition, The Cleveland Clinic booth will offer screenings including blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol. Other booths include American Cancer Society, Diabetes Association, and speakers listed above will have displays. 

THIS EVENT IS FREE but you must have a reservation.  THE RESERVATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED.  You may reserve your spot by calling the church at 330-650-4048 or emailing Linda Schaefer at  HYPERLINK "mailto:LSchaefer@hudsonucc.org" LSchaefer@hudsonucc.org. Be sure you receive registration confirmation number, you must have your number for admission to the event.

The First Congregational Church of Hudson is a member of United Church of Christ and is located northeast of the green in Hudson on Aurora Street. For more information about the church and directions, please call the church main office at 330-650-4048.