15th Annual “Spring into Health” event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. For the first time, “Spring into Health” is being held at Denver Zoo, an 80-acre wonderland in Denver's historic City Park.
WHO: Denver Parks and Recreation and Denver Zoo, along with our sponsors, will host the
15th Annual Spring into Health
WHAT: In addition to our
keynote speaker Kevin Fitzgerald, DMV, PhD and renowned exotic
animal veterinarian and comedian, and welcoming remarks by Mayor John
Hickenlooper, Spring into Health will feature a resource fair designed to provide
information and awareness of programs, agencies and assistance to adults and seniors.
The fair will feature nonprofit organizations such as Denver Health, the Denver
Commission on Aging, DRCOG, Denver Human Services, Volunteers of America, and
Active Minds for Life. Denver Health will provide free blood pressure screenings as well
as care management information.
WHEN: Thursday, May 28, 2009
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Mayor Hickenlooper to speak at 9:45 a.m.
Kevin Fitzgerald to speak at 10:20 a.m.
WHERE: Denver Zoo
2300 Steele Street
Conoco Zoo Gardens
WHY: Spring into Health is a showcase of fitness and wellness programs, highlighting fitness
options such as Tai’Chi, as well as the one-mile loop around Denver Zoo. Tickets may be
purchased in advance for $5 at any Denver Recreation Center and include the walk,
access to resource fair and Denver Zoo admission. Tickets may be purchased at the gate
the day-of the event for the full zoo admission price of $12.
Spring into Health is sponsored by KEZW, City of Denver Office on Aging and Commission on Aging, AARP Medicare Complete provided through Secure Horizons, Colorado Lottery, RTD, Silver Sneakers and Denver Health Medical Plan, Inc.