Aging Well: Senior Health and Safety Fair

The City of Cornwall’s Senior Friendly Community Committee is happy to announce their 2022 Aging Well: Senior Health and Safety Fair. The fair is taking place on Wednesday, September 28th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Benson Center in Cornwall. 

This free event is open to everyone and will showcase services and programs for seniors and their caregivers. With 40 exhibits and 15 workshops focused on aging well, there is certain to be something for everyone.

“Aging well is prolonging our autonomy and guaranteeing the desired quality of life.” Bernard Lamarche, Chair of the Senior Friendly Community Committee.

Opening ceremonies will be held at 1 p.m. in the Automotive room and will be followed by Keynote speaker James Conklin, PhD. Author, educator, scientist, and consultant,  he currently leads a study of how long-term care homes are coping with change during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bilingual workshops are scheduled throughout the day on topics such as movement and nutrition for wellbeing, the power of laughter, brain health, retirement living options and so much more. Exhibitors range from senior clubs, education and volunteer opportunities, municipal services, senior living homes, recreation programs, etc.

Food and monetary donations will be accepted for the Agape Center.

To learn more about exhibitors, workshop schedules and topics please visit www.cornwall.ca/seniorfair/.

This event is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.