
This weeklong experience is designed to promote wellness across all ages through a variety of engaging and health-centered experiences—from literary enrichment and fitness samples to child-friendly activities and crucial health services like vaccinations. Culminating in our Main Event, the “Health and Harvest Fair,” on Sunday, September 14.
Event Highlights by Day:
- Tuesday, September 9
The Lessans Family Literary Series presents:
What Your Body Knows about Happiness by Janice Kaplan at 7:00 PM
- Thursday, September 11
A Taste of Group Exercise – a sampler class. Register via My J — 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Friday, September 12
- Fern Weiland: Mealtime Challenges — 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
- Vaccinations Available — 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Offered for various ages and types,
Including:
- Ages 50+: Shingrix, Pneumonia, RSV
- Ages 10+: Tdap, MMR
- Ages 7+: Hep-B, Meningitis
- Ages 3+: Flu
- COVID (Pfizer and Moderna) — pending latest CDC age guidance
- Sunday, September 14 — Main Event: Health and Harvest Fair
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM— $5 per person
The Fair includes:
- Live Music
- Food Tastings
- Wellness Demonstrations
- Family-Friendly Activities
- Bounce Inflatables
Location: The Bender JCC of Greater Washington | 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD, 20852