The Simi Valley Council On Aging is hosting their annual Wellness and Information Expo at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, on Wednesday, September 8th from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Wellness and Information Expo will feature over 50 vendors and agencies that specialize in providing resources for seniors. Information will be provided on health and social services, legal assistance, long-term care, housing, adult education, and resources to help seniors age both actively and gracefully.

Several health screenings and services will be available to attendees at no charge on a first- come first-served basis. Echo Tech Imaging will be offering carotid artery screenings; Buena Vista Hospice and Anthem Blue Cross will be providing complimentary chair massages; Alta California Medical Group will be conducting heel bone scans; Harmony Hearing will be offering hearing exams; Dr. Josie Dovidio, DDS will be providing oral cancer screenings; and, Simi Valley Hospital will be offering glucose testing. In addition, various instructors who teach exercise classes at the Senior Center will be conducting condensed versions of their classes in the fitness room throughout the day.

Admission is free. The Council On Aging encourages all seniors to attend the 2010 Wellness and Information Expo and to help promote the event to other seniors. For more information call the Senior Center at (805) 583-6363.