FARMINGTON — SeniorsPlus is set to present the 18th annual Aging Well Living Well Franklin County Expo on Friday, April 25, at the University of Maine Farmington, Olsen Student Center, 111 South St.
Running from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the event offers older adults and their families an opportunity to learn, connect and engage with workshops and exhibitors at no cost. The event begins with a continental breakfast and concludes with a chance to win raffle prizes.
The expo aims to provides a unique educational and social experience. Attendees can participate in three 45-minute workshops with topics including estate and long-term care planning, understanding Medicare, Bingocize, emergency preparedness, internet safety, funeral options and backyard birding. Additional offerings include an e-bike demonstration and secure paper shredding, according to a news release from SeniorsPlus.
A variety of exhibitor booths will also be available, offering resources, products and services relevant to older adults and caregivers. Expo attendees can bring their expired and/or unused medications for secure disposal to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, a short drive from the UMF campus.
To learn more, visit seniorsplus.org. Registration is required; space is limited.
Attendees can sign up online or call 1-800-427-1241. The deadline to register is Monday, April 7.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for organizations interested in supporting this event. For more information, email [email protected].
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