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HARRISBURG – Senior citizens from across the 68th District, covering Tioga County and portions of Bradford and Potter counties, are invited to a Senior Expo hosted by Rep. Matt Baker (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellsboro Area High School, 225 Nichols St. in Wellsboro.

The event, which is expected to draw up to 1,000 attendees, will feature more than 75 vendors from federal, state and county agencies; area businesses; and health organizations providing information and answering questions important to senior citizens.

“I encourage all area seniors to make plans to attend this fun and informative event,” said Baker. “There will be a great deal of information available on health care, financial planning, volunteer opportunities, veterans services, government services, and so much more.”

Baker said there will also be two educational programs provided by the Elder Services Work Group during the expo. At 11 a.m. a representative from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will present a program on scams, and at 12:15 p.m. a representative from the Alzheimer’s Association will present a program on Alzheimer’s awareness.

The Pennsylvania mobile veterans outreach van will also be available to answer questions, offer counseling and help obtain veteran assistance. In addition, flu shots will be administered by Rite Aid Pharmacy to those who present their insurance card and select providers will offer health screenings for glucose, blood pressure, vision and more.

Admission to the expo is free, lunch and light refreshments will be served, and door prizes will be offered. Free shuttle bus service will also be available from nearby parking lots around the school.

The event is being co-sponsored by the Elder Services Work Group of the Tioga County Partnership for Community Health.

For more information, contact Baker’s district offices at (570) 724-1390 in Wellsboro or (570) 297-3045 in Troy.