Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Ellett Memorial Hospital to host Fit and Fun Community Block Party

Ellett Memorial Hospital will host a "Fit and Fun Community Block Party" on August 20th. The event is a community day of family fun and healthcare information, to be held a the Appleton City hospital.

The 5k walk will kick off the day at 8 a.m.- registration starts at 7:30. Free water bottles will be given to all that register. There will be a special prize for the 'craziest socks'....so dig through your drawers and find the wildest ones you own.

The Ellett Memorial Hospital will be offering free blood pressure readings and cholesterol checks. Plus vendors will be on location from:

Healthcare USA
Family Health Partners
Heartland Hospice
On My Own
West Central
Wilkinson's Pharmacy
Kreisler Pharmacy
Truman Manor
Appleton City Manor
Willow Lane Nursing Home
St. Clair County Home Health
Sac-Osage Home Health
St. Clair County Senior Services
Special Needs Children
ADT Home Security
Life Flight Eagle
St. Clair County Sheriff's Department
Appleton City Fire Department
Appleton City Police Department

Door prizes will be given throughout the day, plus kids games from 10 to noon. There'll be a bounce house, free hot dogs, popcorn and snow cones. The Ellett Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a bake sale and in-store specials at the hospital gift shop.

Everyone is invited to attend the "Fit and Fun Day" hosted by Ellett Memorial Hospital Saturday, August 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info contact Kim Raybourn, chairperson at 660-476-2111.



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