Alice Bright, Tracy Akers Williams and Bob Bright

Camellia at Deerwood, a premier senior lifestyle community located in Jacksonville’s Southside, recently welcomed more than 90 residents and guests of all ages to a health fair at the community. The free event featured more than 20 vendors promoting a healthy lifestyle.

 Perry Brown and Alberta Drake

“The key to healthy aging is a healthy lifestyle,” said Camellia at Deerwood General Manager Perry Brown. “Our residents thoroughly enjoy the active, healthy and satisfying lifestyle offered at Camellia at Deerwood.”

Wayne Armondy and Dottie Patterson

The health fair promoted the importance of healthy aging and prevention practices as well as valuable information to help people live healthier lives. Exhibitors included local health providers, products and businesses. Guests enjoyed product demonstrations, giveaways, food tastings and ice cream samples from Kilwin’s Chocolate and Ice Cream.

Lester Toppal and Dorothy Fenstermaker

Camellia at Deerwood offers a thriving, resort-style environment for those who want a vigorous, independent retirement lifestyle. Residents enjoy beautiful apartment homes, restaurant dining, a PrimeFit gym and fitness program and a jam-packed calendar of social programs and activities. Camellia at Deerwood is managed by Leisure Care, which operates retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun.

Evelyn Vallery and Jonnie Brown

Camellia at Deerwood is located at 10061 Sweetwater Parkway in Jacksonville off of Baymeadows Road and Interstate 295. For a map and directions, visit the community’s website at www.camelliaatdeerwood.com.