2026 Wellness Fair

In-Person Wellness Fair

Who: Hosted by Liquor and Cannabis Board and Department of Veterans Affairs

What: In-Person Wellness Fair

When: August 27, 2026, 10 am - 1 pm

Where: Liquor and Cannabis Board: 1025 Union Ave SE, Olympia, WA

Why: To learn more about how to make ourselves more well

How: Walking, rolling, crawling, skipping, dancing, or other

August 26th Online Wellness Webinars sessions!

Due to the success of the online Wellness Fairs the past few years, we're doing it again!

Wednesday August 26th only, vendors are doing 15- and 30-minute webinars on a variety of subjects (see below). You can pre-register for the breakouts so they're on your calendar, or click on the link at the time of the breakout and hear what the experts have to say about these topics. For those people who can't make it at that time, we'll post a link the recorded sessions.

Webinar Sessions:

 

9:00 - 9:30 AM PERS and DCP

Learn the basics of PERS Plans 2, 3 & Washington State DCP,

Hosted by Stacy Rundle from DRS

Register here

9:40 - 9:55 AM - TBD  (but check the webinar about Coping Skills from a past Wellness Fair)

10:00 - 10:30 AM Create a Healthier Home

Learn simple, low-cost ways to prevent mold, improve the air you breathe, and create a healthy home for your kids, pets, and our community. We’ll share information on how common household products can lead to problems with asthma and allergies. In this workshop you’ll learn how to choose safer household products, safely store products, and dispose of unwanted hazardous products for free. We offer a free Safer Cleaning Kit to program participants that pledge to take actions to reduce hazardous products in their home.  

Hosted by Jessica Goulet of Thurston County Public Health and Social Services

Register Here

10:40 - 10:55 AM - TBD (but check out this webinar about Fraud Prevention from a past Wellness Fair)

11:00 - 11:30 AM What veterans need to know about Medicare

Veterans are not always aware that VA Healthcare is not recognized as viable medical coverage by the Social Security Administration, and that it is not a substitute for Medicare Part B. If they make the mistake of not signing up for Part B when they should, and try to sign up for it later, they will be charged a late penalty every month for the rest of their lives.

 

Presenter Dr. Kelly Hudson is a US Army and US Navy Reserve retiree. She manages the SHIBA team of volunteers on behalf of Senior Services for South Sound. Her team provides free, unbiased Medicare assistance to seniors in Thurston and Mason counties.

 

Register Here

11:40 - 11:55 AM - TBD (but check out this webinar about Voluntary Benefits from a previous Wellness Fair)

12:00 - 12:15 PM Your Commute Shouldn't Be the Hardest Part of Your Day

Make your commute the easiest part of your day. With vanpooling, you skip the traffic stress, skip the parking hunt, and skip the rising cost of driving alone. Thanks to Washington State’s Vanpool Subsidy, your entire monthly vanpool fare is covered, giving you a relaxing, cost‑free ride to work. Instead of gripping the wheel, you can unwind—nap, listen to music, chat with coworkers, or simply enjoy a quiet moment before the day begins. Vanpooling reduces wear on your personal vehicle, frees up parking for others, and builds a small community of riders who support one another.

A calmer, cheaper, easier commute is right here. Stress less. Vanpool more.

 

Presenter Kyle McPherson leads community outreach and marketing for Intercity Transit’s Vanpool program, helping employees, worksites, and local partners discover easier, more sustainable ways to commute. He specializes in creating clear, engaging materials that introduce vanpooling, support new riders, and strengthen relationships with employers and community organizations. Through events, presentations, and hands‑on support, Kyle connects people with the resources they need to join or start a vanpool, making the program approachable and community‑driven. His work centers on building trust, expanding awareness, and fostering a sense of belonging among riders across the region.

12:20 - 12:35 PM - TBD (but check out this webinar about What Veterans Need to Know about Medicare from a past Wellness Fair)

12:40 - 12:55 PM - Ways to Engage with the Thurston County Food Bank

In this session we would like to share the different ways to engage with the food bank. We will focus on reviewing our programs, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising.

 

Presented by Thurston County Food Bank

 

Register Here

1:00 - 1:15 PM - TBD (but check out this webinar about Developing Confidence and Self Trust from a previous Wellness Fair)

1:20 - 1:35 PM - TBD (but check out this webinar about the Veterans In-State Service Shared Leave Program (VISSLP) from a previous Wellness Fair)

1:40 - 1:55 PM - TBD (but check out this webinar to get to know your local Timberland Regional Library from a previous Wellness Fair)

2:00 - 2:15 PM - TBD (but check out this webinar about Financial Fraud from a previous Wellness Fair)

2:20 - 2:35 PM - TBD (but check out this webinar about Balancing Your Life from a previous Wellness Fair)

2:40 - 2:55 PM - TBD (but check out this webinar about EFT and Tapping from a previous Wellness Fair)

3:00 - 3:15 PM - TBD (but check out this webinar about Changing Your Narrative from a previous Wellness Fair) 

3:20 - 3:35 PM - TBD (but check out this webinar about the Baby Steps to Financial Freedom from a previous Wellness Fair)

3:40 - 3:55 PM - TBD (but check out this webinar about Weight Management, GLP-1s, and Hypnotherapy from a previous Wellness Fair)