Independence Health will host a holiday social for seniors featuring jazz and swing, dancing, dining and socializing with friends on Friday, Dec. 12, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the new health and wellness facility located at 4220 N.C. Highway 55, Suite 130 in Durham, N.C. There is no cost to attend, however, attendees are asked to bring an unwrapped toy as admission to support local charity ‘Toys for Tots.'

Dr. Bernard Bennett, founder and medical director for Independence Health, said, "This time of year is especially important for seniors who may be dealing with feelings of isolation and loneliness. Independence Health is more than just a physical therapy and wellness facility; we want to be a resource in the community where seniors feel welcome and look forward to socializing with friends and learning new skills or hobbies." Independence Health's mission is to enable people to live at home and enjoy a healthy, balanced and independent lifestyle. The facility's wellness program includes: fun activities, daily lunch, chaplain services and social events.

Featured guests for the December 12th holiday social include Ms. Esther Jones, the 67-year-old competitive ballroom dancing sensation of Fred Astaire Studios in Durham; and M-Pact jazz band. Independence Health staff members also will be on site to answer questions and provide tours of the facility.
Independence Health is an organization that provides services to the senior community in need of physical therapy, medical services and socialization in order to maintain a balanced and independent lifestyle. Independence Health is a community resource for seniors, with ties to the medical community, which offers an on-site medical staff, chaplain, and social services needs provided by an interdisciplinary staff.

To RSVP for the senior holiday social, call (919) 544-4747. For more information about the facility, visit online at http://www.IndependenceHealth.org.