Vernon Multidisciplinary Team Hosting Regional Fair on 'Seniorhood'

The Vernon Multidisciplinary Team will be hosting a senior, adult and caregiver resource fair entitled “Seniorhood” at Vernon Center Middle School from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.

VCMS is located at 777 Hartford Turnpike. 

The fair will consist of speakers, workshops, clinics and exhibitors with the goal of educating and encouraging adult, seniors and caregivers "to find the information and resources they need to enhance their lives."

The keynote speaker, scheduled for 9 a.m. will be Connecticut’s own Lynn McPhelimy. She has been featured on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and NBC’s “Today" show. She is a nationally recognized organizer, motivational speaker and author of the best seller “In the Checklist of Life: A Working Book to Help You Live and Leave This Life.”  McPhelimy will provide warm and funny inspiration, tips and techniques to organize lives.

One question she typically presents is: 

If something happened to you, like if you got stuck somewhere on vacation, ended up in the hospital, or worse…

Hour-long workshop topics include: health challenge solutions, understanding probate court, social security, safety in the home, holistic health, paying for nursing home care, housing options for seniors, Medicare and more. 

The fair is open to all. Admission to the fair is free. 

There will be complimentary morning snacks.

The first three 300 attendees will receive a free boxed lunch.

VMT consists of a group of Vernon area service providers including the Vernon Police Department, ambulance, probate court, Hockanum Valley Community Council, visiting nurses, Vernon Housing Authority, Legal Aid, Vernon Senior Center and other organizations which come together with the mission of providing safety, security and stability to seniors and adults.

For more information go to  www.vernonmultidisciplinaryteam.org.