ANSONIA - State Sen. Joseph Crisco Jr., D-Woodbridge, today celebrated yet another successful Senior Fair at Warsaw Park, welcoming hundreds of seniors to the 30th annual event.
Nearly four dozen vendors were on hand to inform Valley seniors about valuable programs and services offered by the AARP, VNA of South Central Connecticut, American Red Cross, Ansonia Nature Center, Connecticut Library for the Blind, YMCA, Woodbridge Human Services, The Kennedy Center, Griffin Hospital, Connecticut Association of Optometrists, Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut, University of Bridgeport School of Dental Hygiene, Valley Transit District, Ansonia Rescue Medical Services, and others.
“This Senior Fair is a very small token of my appreciation for all of the senior citizens in the Valley who have given so much to our communities over the decades,” Crisco said. “It’s one way of saying ‘thank you’ and to make life a little easier not only for our seniors, but for their families, too. We’ve got a lot of information here that can be helpful to mom and dad as well as their kids.”
Arlene Jachyra of Derby was at today’s event, her second in two years.
“I don’t have a computer or access to the Internet; I wouldn’t know where to begin looking for phone numbers. But they have a lot of brochures here that and helpful,” said Jachyra, who found information on assisted living options for a relative. “These fairs are very good – I hope Senator Crisco keeps them up.”
Jean Steeves of Derby is a regular at the senior fairs; she says she brought two friends from Ansonia who normally don’t get out much.
“There are new things all the time for seniors. You get a nice massage, they feed you – what’s not to like?” she said.
This is a press release from Crisco's office.
This is a press release from Crisco's office.
