AARP Celebration of Life
The 13th annual 2008 AARP Celebration of Life
was once again a huge success with positive comments from both
the participants and vendors. This year the fair was held on April
2 at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Cosponsors were Missouri Botanical
Garden, Lutheran Senior Services, PrimeLife Circuit, SSM St. Mary’s
Health Center, St.Andrew’s At- Home Services, and St. Louis Area
Agency on Aging for this year.
Mayor Francis Slay attended and spoke to the participants. The
Mayor welcomed the audience, emphasized the importance of community
volunteers and recognized Carlene Davis, winner of the 2007 Andrus
Award for Community Service.
There were 50 exhibitors featuring free health screenings like
blood pressure, blood sugar, body fat analyses, heart health-cardiac
risk assessment, and a pharmacist to review medications. Crown
Vision also offered vision screenings and Centers for Hearing
and Speech did auditory screenings. Moreover, participants were
given lots of free products from the vendors including an onsite
chair massage.
There were also prize drawings and vivacious entertainment. There
was a Grand prize of $300 to Trout Lodge in Potosi, MO and Ms.
Senior Missouri 2007 performed for the participants. She shared
her experiences as a pageant competitor, sang, danced and played
a variety of musical instruments.
If you missed The Celebration of Life 2008 don’t miss it in 2009!
For more information, please contact Anneliese at 612-5917.
