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Everything from photos and finance tips to fitness classes and funerals were on display at the Wellsford Community Centre last month, when a Seniors Expo was held on June 18.
Nearly 20 clubs, businesses, groups and organisations set up stands in both halls for the town’s older residents to see what they had to offer.
Displays of Fitness League’s low impact Flexercise routines were given by teacher Mary-Anne Church and some of her regular students, or there was free tea and cake for those feeling less energetic.
The expo was staged by the town’s business and promotional group, Wellsford Plus. Event organiser Tania Hamilton said members had decided it was time an event was organised that could help older people in the town and she had been impressed by the number and range of groups keen to take part.
Local residents certainly seemed to appreciate the initiative, with a steady stream of visitors all day and several saying that the variety of exhibitors covered everything they could need. Sectors represented included transport, health, fitness, budgeting, benefits, travel, information and support services, plus local drama and horticultural clubs.
Hamilton added that due to the success of the expo, a similar event would be planned again for the future.
