Cranston Community Groups To Host Healthy Living Celebration

CRANSTON, RI — Cranston Library is hosting a community event this month to celebrate healthy living, in partnership with the city's Senior Enrichment Center and the OneCranston Health Equity Zone. The event, which is free and open to the community, will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on March 29.

The event, which will be held at the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center on Cranston Street, will feature community organizations that focus on healthy living. These will include the Cranston Fire Department, Comprehensive Community Action Program, Cranston Family Center, Rhode Island Parent Information Network, Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center, Cranston Substance Abuse Task Force, Alzheimer's Association of RI, HealthSource RI and others. Light refreshments will be served, and there will be raffles, crafts for children, giveaways, live music and other fun activities.

"We wanted to have a one-of-a-kind gathering that showcased all the local Cranston agencies who are there to help our residents lead healthy lives," said Julie Holden, Cranston Library's assistant director. "Our partnership with the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center and the OneCranston Health Equity Zone has been a terrific way to make sure we are getting the best health information out to the community."