Annual seniors conference returns to Assabet Valley

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Annual seniors conference returns to Assabet Valley
State Sen. James Eldridge chats with some attendees at the 42nd annual seniors conference at Assabet Valley on April 20. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

MARLBOROUGH – For the first time in three years, there was an in-person seniors conference.

Hosted by state Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough) on April 20, the 42nd annual conference drew dozens of local seniors to Assabet Valley Vocational Technical High School. While there, they had a chance to try yoga or Zumba, get the latest information from local vendors and enjoy lunch.

“It’s a great turnout … I’m very happy with it,” said Eldridge, who represents the Middlesex and Worcester District.

Vendors, including Heart to Home Meals, Christopher Heights Assisted Living, Minuteman Senior Services and Fallon Health, occupied the gym.

Annual seniors conference returns to Assabet Valley
Vendors, including Springwell, provided information and freebies during the 42nd annual seniors conference at Assabet Valley on April 20. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

“There’s a lot of information there,” said Mandy Chesna, who attended the event with her husband, Jim.

In addition to yoga and Zumba, programs included “Film in Your Own Backyard” with Jere Shea of the Massachusetts Film Office; and “Aging in Place: Planning for Your Future” with Ellen Feinsand, chair of the Acton Council on Aging board.

Several Assabet students acted as volunteer guides to make sure attendees found their way around.

“I help the community, and I get to meet new people,” said sophomore Ashley Pu Calcederon.

Live music was provided by Flashback Band Marlboro and It Takes Two.

Sponsors included Friends of the Marlborough Seniors, Assabet Valley, Point 32 Health, DCU, Ken’s Dressings & Sauces, Idylwilde Farms, Boston Scientific, Main Street Bank, Middlesex Savings Bank, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Avidia Bank, Bouvier Pharmacy & Home Medical Services, Durand & Anastas Environmental Strategies, Massachusetts Credit Unions, Harvey and The Key.

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