2004 SENIOR EXPO JUST A FEW WEEKS AWAY

 HARRISBURG, SEPT. 27 – Pennsylvania is home to one of the largest populations of older Americans in the nation and, according to state Sen. Connie Williams, the Commonwealth provides a variety of services and programs to meet the ever-changing needs of older adults.

 Williams is offering a one-stop shop for older adults to learn about a variety of federal, state, county and local programs for seniors during her 2004 Senior Expo, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14^th at The Plymouth Meeting Mall.

 “My annual Senior Expo continues to be a very popular event, because it provides a vast array of information on programs and opportunities that people can use,” Williams said. “Through exhibits, information and the chance to speak one-on-one with representatives of various groups and organizations, older adults who visit the expo can tailor the event to meet their needs.”

 Once again the event will feature a special programs on issues of interest to seniors and door prizes.

 The event is free to all older adults in the 17^th Senatorial District. Those who plan to attend are asked to RSVP to one of Williams’ offices – in King of Prussia at 610-992-9790 or in Havertown at 610-853-5433.

 The Plymouth Meeting Mall is on Germantown Pike, a quarter mile west of the Turnpike/I-476 Interchange. People are asked to use the “Storehouse Furniture” entrance, across from the old Ikea.