Stop by the Baden Branch this Saturday!

The Library's Baden Branch, 8448 Church Road, is once again hosting its Living Life Expo this Saturday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The seventh annual expo will feature a wealth of health information, including routine screenings, referrals, a Zumba class, acupressure demonstrations, and plenty of opportunities to get your health questions answered by professionals! There will even be face painting for kids!

Participating organizations include:

• Bernard Becker Medical Library (of Washington University School of Medicine)
• Barnes-Jewish Care
• CLAIM, a state health insurance assistance program through Primaris
• Grace Hill Health Centers
• OASIS
• Riverview West Florissant Development Corporations
• St. Louis Children's Hospital's Family Resource Center
• St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's 6th District
• Siteman Cancer Center's Program for the Elimination of Cancer Disparities

While representatives from each of the above organizations will be available throughout the event, there are a couple of special presentations during the event.

First, from 11 a.m. to noon, licensed massage therapist Rachel Davis will introduce relaxation and meditation techniques (including the Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT) to help eliminate stress and improve your health. Then, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., fitness instructor RJ will lead a heart-pumping Zumba class, suitable for having a blast dancing while getting some exercise.

The entire day is free and open to the public. For additional information call Jan at 314.388.2400.