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Las Vegas Review-Journal

October 14, 2022 - 10:06 am

Updated October 25, 2022 - 6:51 pm

The Ability Center — a gym that aims to empower and increase the natural abilities of people with physical, mental and developmental disabilities — invites the community to attend its Fall Fitness Spectacular, set for noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 29.

The interactive, family-friendly event will feature fitness-themed activities, games, community resource booths and giveaways.

The Ability Center is at 5980 S. Durango Drive, No. 131. To learn more, visit AbilityCenterNV.org.

Have a health-related event? Email us at health@reviewjournal.com.

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