Employees at the Stop & Shop Distribution Center in Assonet, where many Fall River Area people work, held its tenth annual Health, Wellness, Safety and Fitness Fair on October 13, 2016. Over 700 of its associates cycle through the event that runs from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to permit all three shifts to participate. "We provide an opportunity for our associates to have a little fun, get educated on health and wellness, get some testing done, and understand what the community has to offer in the way of services," stated Human Resources Manager Eva Cabral who, along with Jean Limerick and Roger Beliveau organize the event with the help of Rachael Sirois and Bob Horne at the United Way of Greater Fall River. Participating organizations include the Boys and Girls Club,  Family Service Association, HealthFirst Family Care Center, the Women's Center, Learn2Cope, Southcoast Health, and Stanley Street Treatment and Resources. Click here for a two-minute video of the event. For more information about participating next year, contact Eva Cabral at 508-977-5125.

(Top row) Senior Human Resources Manager Jean Limerick, HR Manager Eva Cabral and Roger Beliveau worked on the event which included gift bags for every associate that included soap, shampoo, dental floss, cough drops, tissues and other items. (Row two) Jean Limerick sits next to the United Way table while Lisa Alves of the WIC Program talks with Ray Gordon and Ben Paull at the SSTAR table. (Row three) Associates look over the exhibits while Lawrence Brewer registers for a prize drawing with Trish Kosiorek of TeamstersCare and others look over the Teamsters' health benefits. (Bottom row) Jessica Millet and Carla Abreu of HealthFirst Family Care offer screening tests while Lee Ann McCarthy of Healthy Balance offers Miky Rydberg a free back massage, and Anna Sousa of Learn2Cope describes their services to Linda Botelho.