Skokie's Boomers & Beyond Community Resource Fair

On Friday November 8, 2013, from 9 a.m. to noon, the
Skokie Commission on Family Services will host the Boomers & Beyond Community Resource Fair at Oakton Community
Center, 4701 Oakton Street, Skokie. 

The Boomers
& Beyond Community Resource Fair will showcase an exhibit area to
feature more than 40 vendors. Free wellness screenings, presentations, raffle
prizes, refreshments and numerous giveaways will be available throughout the
morning.  Attendees will receive helpful
information and expert advice about local resources, community-based programs,
volunteer opportunities, fitness and nutrition, legal assistance, financial products,
social and cultural activities, lifelong education, senior housing, assistive
devices, technology and more

A technology
center with tablets and tech consultants will be present to answer questions
people have about their cell phones or tablet-type devices. Attendees may bring
their own devices to the event for brief hands-on tutorials.

Skokie Public Health Nurse, Claudia Braden will
present, “Emergency Preparedness: Are YOU
Ready?”  Claudia will share why Individuals
and families should have a plan to protect themselves for 3 days during an
emergency. This is easy to do and can make a difference during a community
emergency.

November marks the season for open enrollment for
Medicare Part D, and Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) advisors will be on
hand to answer questions and provide guidance about individual prescription
medication needs.

Attend the Boomers
& Beyond Community Resource Fair for this free event. All are welcome, whether a resident of Skokie or a
neighboring community, a senior, a “boomer” or a family member caring for a
loved one. 

For more information about Boomers & Beyond Community Resource Fair, please contact the Skokie Human Services Office at 847-933-8208.