Westchester Reporter

Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that the County is initiating the fall season with a free event for older adults and their families. The Tenth Annual Livable Communities Celebrate Aging Village Fair will be held on Tuesday, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Community Center, located at 125 Lozza Drive, Valhalla.

Latimer stated: “Enriching the lives of Westchester’s older residents through events like the annual Livable Communities Village Fair has always been a top priority for me and my administration. By sponsoring opportunities that provide access to essential resources for healthcare, transportation and nutrition, we help our seniors live their best possible lives.”

Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS) Commissioner Mae Carpenter commented: “It is a privilege and honor to offer programs like The Livable Communities Village Fair, now in its tenth year. The Village Fair is a celebration of the mind, body and spirit of older adults while connecting them to available resources to thrive and maintain their quality of life here in our County.”

The fair aims to encourage movement, socialization, and learning with inspired thinkers and doers from across Westchester County. Featured activities include an “ArtsMobile,” created by ArtsWestchester and sponsored by White Plains Hospital and Westchester County, flamenco dancing, and a performance by the Scarborough Singers. Raffles will also be held throughout the day.

Exhibitors at the event will represent various health-related agencies and community-based service organizations as part of the extensive Livable Communities Village Network. Registration provides participants with free admission, on-site parking, as well as complimentary light breakfast and lunch.

The event is sponsored by the Westchester County DSPS, the Westchester Public Private/Partnership for Aging Services, the Livable Communities Connections Coordinators, and the Mount Pleasant Community Center. Silver Sponsors include Mount Sinai Selikoff Centers for Occupational Health, NYSARC Trust Services, and St. John’s Riverside Hospital. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

Registration is strongly recommended. For more information or to sign up, contact Jennifer Crawford at 914-813-6263.

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