SENIOR EXPO 2006 NEXT WEEK

 HARRISBURG, SEPT. 27– For state Sen. Connie Williams removing barriers that stand between the people and their government was an important reason to seek state office. It continues to be the motivation behind the events she plans, including Senior Expo 2005, which will be held next week on Friday, Oct. 6^th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Plymouth Meeting Mall.

 “This is a free event that is designed to promote a greater awareness of programs and opportunities available for older adults,” Williams said.

 “To take advantage of a program, you first need to know that it is available. Residents who attend the expo will be able to learn first-hand about programs being offered on the local, county, state and federal levels. Those who attend will leave armed with the information they need to take the next step in accessing valuable programs. In many cases, people will have the opportunity to complete and submit forms while they are at the expo.”

 The event will feature a complimentary lunch and door prizes. A special guest speaker, Dr. Dan Gottlieb, will address the group. The working title of his talk is: "As long as you have your health you have your happiness: and other lies my mother told me."

 Those who attend the event also have the opportunity to purchase Dr. Gottlieb's latest book: "Letters to Sam: A Grandfather's Lessons on Love, Loss and the Gifts of Life." His latest book is a collection of letters he wrote for his grandson, Sam who was diagnosed with autism when he was 14 months old. Dr. Gottlieb has consented to provide autographed books plates and will sign some books at the event. Royalties from the book benefit Cure Autism Now and other children's health organizations.

 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.