March 12, 2025

Photo gallery: 2025 Health and Wellness Expo activates crowd

The 2025 Health and Wellness Expo in Cape Girardeau offered attendees engaging activities and insights on healthy living, drawing a lively crowd to the Osage Centre on March 8.

By Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Christine Jaegers of Cape, fitness and wellness specialist for the City of Cape, smiles at her photo booth, celebrating her 11th year organizing the Health and Wellness Expo, held Saturday, March 8, at the Osage Centre. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ photo@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Various instructors led demonstrations, including Dale Ann, who guided participants through chair yoga. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ photo@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

The Gibson Center for Behavioral Change engaged attendees with a spin-to-win wheel, reinforcing the best prize of all— the joy and peace of mindfulness. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ photo@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Laura Vollink of Cape Girardeau, a registered dietitian from Mercy Fitness Center, shares tips on healthy eating.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ photo@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

eating. The expo featured a diverse array of booths, showcasing health and wellness resources. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ photo@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Jim Watkins of Cape Girardeau, a firefighter, provided emergency preparedness tips as part of the Homeland Security Emergency Response Team for Region E. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ photo@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Dana Schuermann of Cape and Haley Moorman of Jackson demonstrate a Shine Dance Fitness class.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ photo@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Sue Dix of Perryville showes Permalinx permanent jewelry to Megan and Andrew Neely of Jackson.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ photo@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Draven Campbell of Cape beams as he receives one of the many free giveaways. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ photo@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Sue Gibbons of Cape Girardeau competes in the Osage Fitness Center's plank challenge, holding a six-minute plank as a proud grandmother of five. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ photo@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Kirby Ray of Perry County and Brian Davidson of Jackson announced raffle winners for door prizes.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ photo@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Roxor, a certified therapy dog, provided a canine break for everyone, held by his owner and other part of the certified team, Adam Lybarger of Jackson. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ photo@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Attendees collected stamps at each station for a chance to win the grand prize. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ photo@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Cape Girardeau Roller Derby skaters deliver an action-packed presentation. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ photo@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Xaveria Sturm of Gordonville signs up for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in honor of her mother. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ photo@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Brandon Townley and his son, Noah Townley of Benton, demonstrate martial arts techniques for Invictus Martial Arts. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ photo@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

The Kids' Playroom gave children a space to burn off energy while parents took a moment to relax.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ photo@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Nick Layton of Matthews feeds Comet a treat for his hard work giving children rides as part of Hearts with Hooves.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ photo@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Kenzie Owen and Emma Delisle of Sikeston contemplate convincing their parents to adopt a puppy.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ photo@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Guests signed up for door prizes upon entering the free expo, ensuring health resources were accessible to all. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ photo@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

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The 2025 Health and Wellness Expo, sponsored by the City of Cape Girardeau and held at the Osage Centre on Saturday, March 8, allowed attendees to learn about healthy living while participating in a number of high-energy and stress-relieving activities.

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