Backus wellness tent highlights Colchester 57 Fest
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Dr. Kathleen Wessling, left, of the Colchester Backus Health Center, conducts a cholesterol screening test on John Hoban of Colchester during last year’s Colchester 57 Fest.
Colchester will host the sixth year of its 57 Fest on Sept. 25, celebrating health and wellness in the community through a partnership with
Backus Hospital. “It is a fall family festival, with the purpose to bring families together and introduce and reinforce healthy activities and good nutrition,” said Jay Cohen, Director of the Colchester Parks and Recreation Department. “This year we also are including environmental leadership and connecting with nature as part of our mission.”
He said Backus Hospital has been a great partner for the event for the past three years. This year will be no different, with a variety of health and wellness screenings and nutritional information.
If you want to go
- What: Colchester 57 Fest
- When: Sept. 25, from 4-8 p.m. with fireworks at 8 p.m. Rain date is Sept. 26
- Where: Recreation Complex, 215 Old Hebron Road.
In 2007, the event was recognized by the governor as the best event in the state to focus on health and wellness, Mr. Cohen said.
Colchester was recognized as a Step Up To Health Community by the National Recreation and Park Association. The event was first organized when CNN/Money Magazine ranked the town the 57th best town to live in nationwide, hence the event’s name.