Maplewood Loves Wellness

The third annual “Maplewood Loves Wellness” week will take place between September 20 and September 26. To kick off the event, a public Wellness Fair will be held in Maplewood Memorial Park from noon to 3pm on Saturday, September 20. Throughout Wellness Week, Maplewood wellness providers and businesses will participate in open houses and presentations to encourage healthy living. Wellness Week activities are all free and open to the public. Events will include: • Jiu Jitsu, Fit Camp, pre- and post-natal exercise classes • Wellness coaching and fitness education • An orthopedic surgeon’s presentation about common hand conditions • Free Zumba, Nia and Yoga classes Wellness Fair includes vendors with free screenings, education materials and give-a-ways. In addition, these two special events will take place during the Fair: 1) Community Bike Program: Maplewood Township once again is the recipient of a Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative grant from Overlook Medical Center for over $5,000. The program includes bicycle registration, free helmets, bicycle etiquette, safety and more. 2) Healthy Cooking Contest: Maplewood-licensed food businesses can participate by preparing up to three healthy dishes in sweet, savory and vegetarian categories. The winners will be publicly announced during the Fair, and will be featured on the Township’s website.