{"id":20925,"date":"2022-06-27T16:13:31","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T20:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=20925"},"modified":"2025-08-20T12:27:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T16:27:49","slug":"health-fairs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/center-for-optimal-aging\/upcoming-events\/health-fairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Outreach"},"content":{"rendered":"

Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n

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Previous Community Outreach Events<\/h2>\n

FOUA\u2019s Plot Against Hunger 2025 Spring Garden Kickoff<\/h3>
Date: March 29, 2025<\/span><\/div>
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm<\/span><\/div>
Location: Marymount University - Ballston Campus<\/span><\/div>
Learn more.<\/a><\/div>
Center for Optimal Aging | Community Outreach<\/span><\/div><\/div>

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55+ FITNESS DAY & HEALTH FAIR<\/h3>
Date: May 29, 2024<\/span><\/div>
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm<\/span><\/div>
Location: Lubber Run Community Center<\/span><\/div>
Click here to learn more<\/a><\/div>
Center for Optimal Aging | Community Outreach | Featured Events<\/span><\/div><\/div>

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This year, the MCOA was proud to be one of the sponsors for the May 29th 55+ Fitness Day & Health Fair organized by our MCOA Affiliate, Dr. Sara Pappa at Lubber Run community center. We were happy to serve over 50 older adults by providing health assessments. These included grip strength tests, body mass index tests & cognitive screening. Based on the results we gathered, we provided advice and consultations. This allowed us to engage with our community, discuss various projects, and share ideas. The center actively engages in various health fairs throughout the year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

MU 5K Run : Fitness Assessment<\/h3>
Date: April 20, 2024<\/span><\/div>
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm<\/span><\/div>
Location: 1000 N Glebe Rd, Arlington VA, 22201<\/span><\/div>
Learn More.<\/a><\/div>
Center for Optimal Aging | Community Outreach | GSA Student Chapter<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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The Gerontological Society of America student chapter club conducted fitness assessments at (Grip strength and BMI analysis) MU\u2019s Annual 5K run. These assessments were conducted to promote health and wellness in the community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Community Tree Planting and Gardening Day<\/h3>
Date: April 20, 2024<\/span><\/div>
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm<\/span><\/div>
Location: 2101 S. Pollard St., Arlington, VA 22204<\/span><\/div>
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Center for Optimal Aging | Community Outreach | Featured Events | GSA Student Chapter<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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The Gerontological Society of America student chapter club partnered with the Food for Thought Club for a rewarding gardening and tree-planting event. \"\"This initiative supports sustainable food practices, reduces carbon emissions from food transportation, promotes local organic produce, and addresses food insecurity to enhance resilience against the impacts of climate change while also providing an opportunity for chapter members to work with older adults and give back to their community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Falls Church Educational Courses<\/h3>
Start date: April 4, 2024<\/span><\/div>
End date: April 25, 2024<\/span><\/div>
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm<\/span><\/div>
Center for Optimal Aging | Community Outreach | Educational Activities<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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The MCOA provided a spring educational course at the Falls Church community center. The four week course was led by MCOA fellows that included discussions on cognitive and oral health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Fall Prevention Health Fair<\/h3>
Date: September 15, 2023<\/span><\/div>
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm<\/span><\/div>
Location: Lubber Run Community Center 300 N. Park Drive, Arlington<\/span><\/div>
Center for Optimal Aging | Community Outreach | Featured Events<\/span><\/div><\/div>

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55+ FITNESS DAY AND HEALTH FAIR<\/h3>
Date: May 31, 2023<\/span><\/div>
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm<\/span><\/div>
Location: Lubber Run Community Center<\/span><\/div>
Click here for more information.<\/a><\/div>
Center for Optimal Aging | Community Outreach<\/span><\/div><\/div>

\"\"The Center for Optimal Aging participated in the National Senior Health and Fitness Day! We provided grip strength, body mass index tests, and also an Oral health questionnaire. We were able to engage with a number of our community and provide advice and encouragement on staying healthy. In addition to the center, the event was sponsored by Arlington Neighborhood Village<\/a>, \u00a0Virginia Hospital Center<\/a>, and Arlington 55+ Programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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MCOA at the National Senior Health & Fitness Day!<\/h3>
Date: May 25, 2022<\/span><\/div>
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm<\/span><\/div>
Location: Ballston Quarter<\/span><\/div>
Center for Optimal Aging | Community Outreach<\/span><\/div><\/div>

We were happy to collaborate with the Arlington Neighborhood village on the National Senior Health & Fitness Day Arlington Style on May 25th, 2022. At the event, we met with different senior citizens of the Arlington Neighborhood, did vital sign checks, gave memory screening, grip strength, and so much more! <\/span>We took this wonderful opportunity to provide Health Education to our elderly population about different health conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, and fall risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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