Register now for the Pope County TRIAD Senior Expo Education and Awareness Event
Published on August 30, 2024 at 11:39am CDT
Senior News
By Diane Kittelson, Pope County Senior Services Consultant/Coordinator
Hello, Pope County Seniors! We are gearing up for a fun filled fall of events and parties!
Kicking off the month of September is Coffee with a Cop in Cyrus at the Trinity Lutheran Church on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. This event is one you do not want to miss, there are always lots of great goodies, laughter and of course, great conversation with the cops!
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Our most exciting event of the fall is the return of the Pope County TRIAD Senior Expo Education and Awareness Event. This will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood. It is sure to be a fun-filled day packed full of information for every older adult, and those who are caregiving for older adults as well. This event is brought to you by the Pope County TRIAD which is a group of senior citizens, law enforcement and community partners with the same common goal of keeping seniors safe. Doors open at 8 a.m. with registration and the opportunity to visit with the numerous vendors. At 9 a.m. the education will begin with variety of speakers addressing different topics ranging from Trends in Fraud and Identity Theft to Dementia 101. Ending the event at 2:15 p.m. is a drawing door prizes.
A new addition to this year’s event is the chance to win $100 cash, but only if you are pre-registered by Sept. 18. To do this, call 218-685-8207. There will be coffee and cookies served all day, a free meal, paid for by the Pope County TRIAD for those age 55+ (suggested $10 donation for those younger than 55), and you will get an extra special treat for dessert donated by Shirley’s Treats & Eats.
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Save the date for Coffee with a Cop in October: Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 2 p.m. at Western Prairie Human Services, Glenwood. It’s also time to start planning your Halloween costume for the Senior Citizens Fall Party on Oct. 24, starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Minnewaska House Brewing Co & Grill. Watch for more information and registration details.
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As always, with questions about services and resources for older adults please call Diane at Western Prairie Human Services, 320-424-0018. Resources for Family Caregivers including in-person and online support groups are held monthly in Glenwood, Morris and Elbow Lake.
