Dupage Policy Journal

Roselle, IL – State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) invite all seniors to join them for a Senior Expo on Tuesday, August 20 in Roselle. The event will take place from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon at the Clauss Rec Center, located at the Roselle Park District, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Roselle, IL. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

“We are bringing together over 45 agencies and organizations that cater to the needs of seniors, and attendees will be able to collect useful information while visiting the booths,” said Sen. Lewis. “We are also collecting non-perishable items for a local food pantry, so I would encourage everyone to look through their kitchen cabinets and bring an item or two that will help local families in need.”

In addition to vendor booths, seniors can obtain a free State Photo I.D. and attend a Rules of the Road Class at 9:30 AM. Registration for these services is required; those interested should call 217-782-9463.

“Hosting the Senior Expo is a wonderful way to connect with our senior community and provide them with essential services and information,” said Rep. Sanalitro. “We look forward to seeing everyone and making this a successful event.”

Participants in this senior fair include AAA Wheaton, Aetna Better Health, Age Options, Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale, Always Best Senior Services, American Legion Post 1084, Bloomingdale Township Assessor, Bloomingdale Township Senior Center, Boyce Chiropractic, Citizens Utility Board, Comfort Keepers, Commonwealth Edison, DuPage Care Center, DuPage County Community Services, DuPage County Health Department, DuPage County Senior Citizens Council, DuPage County Sheriff’s Office of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office of the Illinois Comptroller’s Office of the Illinois Secretary of State

Office of the Illinois Treasurer PACE Polcyn McHugh Law LLC Roselle Fire Department Roselle Park District Roselle Police Department RTA Senior Solutions United Healthcare University of Illinois Extension YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

Additional available services include a Master Gardener help desk; information about assisted living; a collection station for old or damaged flags; information about nutrition; preventing common scams; organ donation; and saving money on utility costs.

For more information please contact Senator Lewis’ and Rep. Sanalitro’s shared district office at 630-349-0645.

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