Illinois Department on Aging hosts Senior Day at Illinois State Fair Monday
Grandparent/Grandchild Contest to be held August 17th

[August 11, 2017]  SPRINGFIELD - At this year’s Illinois State Fair, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) hosts a variety of activities for older adults, their families and friends on Senior Day, Monday, August 14th.

The event is open to the public and adults age 60 and older receive complimentary admittance into the fair that day.
A booth with additional information about IDoA programs and services it provides is also available.

When: Monday, August 14,
10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Where: Illinois Building,
Illinois State Fairgrounds

What: Senior Day
at the Illinois State Fair

10:30 a.m.:  Welcome & Introduction by Paul Palazzolo, Sangamon County Circuit Clerk

Remarks from IDOA Director Bohnhoff and Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Poe

11:00 a.m.: The “NOT SO Newlywed Game”

sponsored by Central Illinois Senior Celebration

Pre-register for the game by calling [phone] or [phone]

Cash prizes of $100 and $50 will be awarded to first and second place respectively

1:00 p.m.:  2017 Illinois Senior Spelling Bee Finals – sponsored by Assoc. of IL Senior Centers &
Humana

9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.:  Free health screenings in the open exhibit area. Includes: Home safety, bone health, colo-rectal, memory assessment, diabetes, fall risks, eye care and health assessments.

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.: Ballroom Dancing

When: Thursday, August 17,
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

What: Grandparent and Grandchild Contest
sponsored by Springfield Supportive Living

Registration NO LATER than August 17th, 1:45pm, in the Illinois Building, Dept. on Aging booth.

Pre-register for the contest by calling [phone] or [phone]

Cash prizes of $150, $100, and $50 will be awarded to the first, second, and third place respectively.

[Illinois Department on Aging]