On Saturday, September 22, 2012, Family Health Centers of San Diego will present its sixth annual family health and fitness fair ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! The event promotes Hispanic family physical activity and good nutrition for better health and wellness for people of all ages and all sizes. This event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at Chicano Park in the community of Barrio Logan, between National Avenue and Logan Avenue, in San Diego, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
According to Fran Butler-Cohen, CEO of Family Health Centers of San Diego, “¡Vive tu vida! reminds us that people of all ages and sizes can have fun incorporating physical activity into their daily lives. Dance, learn a new activity, or walk with family and friends. There are hundreds of fun ways to put yourself on the path to better health.”
¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! demonstrates how better health for all is achieved through the power of culture, family, and community. The San Diego event will feature FREE health screenings and information including cholesterol, glucose, and blood pressure, among others. There will also be activities for the whole family including tennis clinics provided by the U.S. Tennis Association, Zumba , and hula hoops for kids. Participants will also have the chance to win prizes and giveaways, enjoy free snacks, listen to live music, and much more!