Legislators announce Senior Citizens Expo at Laurel Mall
HAZLE TOWNSHIP – Three local state legislators will host a Senior Citizens Expo next Thursday at the Laurel Mall.
Reps. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne), and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced Tuesday that they will co-host the Expo on Thursday, Sept. 21.
The free event will take place from 9am to 1pm inside Laurel Mall, 106 Laurel Mall Road in Hazle Township.
“This annual senior expo has become very popular, and we thought it was important for us to continue that tradition,” Watro said in a media release. “Our event makes it easier and more convenient to learn of programs and services available to seniors in our area by bringing everyone together under one roof.”
“There’s no better place to go if you’re looking for information about senior programs,” Argall said. “We’ll have representatives from dozens of organizations and businesses available to answer any question you may have.”
“We encourage seniors and their caregivers to make plans to join us Sept. 21 at Laurel Mall and take advantage of this one-of-a-kind opportunity,” added Cabell.
The expo will feature exhibitors from nonprofit agencies; local, state and federal governments; and area businesses that will provide information on benefits and services available to older residents on a wide range of topics, including health care, insurance, nutrition and exercise, fire safety, financial planning, fraud protection, government and personal safety.
Free health screenings will also be offered, courtesy of area health care providers, including glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure and colon cancer. Please note the bloodwork and glucose tests will be performed from 9-10 a.m. Participants are reminded to refrain from eating after midnight.
The Drop the Drugs Van will once again be on site for seniors to dispose of their unwanted or expired medications. The Drums Lioness Club will also be collecting new or used eyeglasses.
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