Senior Expo Thursday in Hannibal offers information about services, resources for senior adults

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 16th annual Senior Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center.

With the theme of Active and Engaged, the expo will offer about 600 participants an opportunity to learn about services and resources specific to senior adults. It provides a platform to explore various aspects of active living with a diverse lineup of informational booths.

In a press release, Emily Trevathan, chief operations officer at Douglass Community Services, said, “Our goal is to create an environment where seniors can explore new interests, access valuable resources and connect with their community.”

The event is free and open to the public. The first 300 visitors will receive a tote bag.

The expo is underwritten by NEILS and sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation and Douglass Community Services.