TEWKSBURY — Residents gathered recently for a lively and informative Wellness Fair held at Tewksbury Memorial High School. Organized by the Tewksbury Wellness Advisory Committee, the free, family-friendly event brought together nearly 50 vendors and dozens of student volunteers to promote health and wellness for community members of all ages.
The fair featured health demonstrations, blood pressure screenings, wellness information, giveaways, and pizza for attendees. Community organizations and health professionals filled the school with resources focused on both physical and mental well-being.
Groups from across the region participated, including Strongwater Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Mill City Grows, Merrimack Valley Medical Reserve Corps, Community Teamwork, the Lowell Regional Transit Authority, 4-H, and local wellness providers such as Ohana Acupuncture & Wellness and Breathe and Believe Wellness Center.
Tewksbury’s police and fire departments were also on hand. Vendors shared information on topics ranging from nutrition and public health to transportation resources and holistic care.
Throughout the evening, visitors could attend demonstrations including bone strength exercises, fitness and form demonstrations, a magician, and a theatrical performance of The Food Play. Attendees also had opportunities for nervous system checks and other wellness screenings.
Students from Tewksbury Public Schools played a major role in the event. Approximately 40 students from an AP Psychology class led by Mr. Molloy presented projects on topics such as anxiety and the amygdala in teens, sleep and blue light from phones, study habits, parenting styles, motivation and goal setting, Erikson’s stages of development, and the effects of artificial intelligence on development.
Student organizations also contributed hands-on activities. The school’s pre-med and nursing club hosted a popular “Teddy Bear Clinic,” where younger children learned how to bandage injuries and listen to a heartbeat with a stethoscope. The Interact Club educated attendees about the importance of blood donation and highlighted its partnership with the American Red Cross through the school’s biannual blood drives.
Members of DECA and the National Honor Society welcomed guests as greeters and shared information about their community service work.
Younger attendees enjoyed a bustling Kid Zone set up with the help of Wynn Middle School students. Activities included an obstacle course, coloring and bracelet-making stations, a soil and seed table, playdough and fidget stations, and a Tae Kwon Do demonstration.
With strong participation from students, community organizations, and local families, the first Community Wellness Fair delivered an engaging evening focused on wellness for both body and mind.
