To offer free screenings, demonstrations, activities and information

Smithfield Township, PA – On Friday, May 16, 2008, Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr. (R-30) and Representative Mike Fleck (R-81) will honor “Older Americans Month,” by co-sponsoring Senior Expo 2008: Making Choices for a Healthier Future.

The event will be held in cooperation with the Bedford, Fulton and Huntingdon Area Agency on Aging, Westminster Woods, J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital and the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company.

More than 50 federal, state and local organizations and businesses will promote available social services, financial and estate planning services, recreation and cultural services, retirement, home health and wellness services. Seniors can also get necessary screenings, observe demonstrations and participate in a variety of activities. Senior Expo 2008 will offer a complimentary lunch to seniors who visit exhibits this year and there will be door prizes awarded to many participants.

“We need to take care of Pennsylvania’s parents and grandparents as they took care of us. One way of doing that is to make sure today’s seniors know what kinds of products and services are available to them and their families. Last year about 200 seniors visited the Expo and I look forward to another successful event this year,” John says.

Rep. Fleck hopes all local seniors will visit the Expo. “This is a great opportunity for seniors to meet face-to-face with representatives from a number of organizations, ask questions and get the answers they need.”

Senior Expo 2008 is FREE however, pre-registration is appreciated. Please call (814) 643-5115.

WHO: State Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr. and State Representative Mike Fleck
WHAT: Senior Expo 2008
WHEN: Friday, May 16, 2008, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company

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