Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced the County will be presenting a free event for seniors and their families in September: the Eighth Annual Livable Communities Celebrate Aging Village Fair. The Livable Communities Celebrate Aging Village Fair will take place at the Mount Pleasant Community Center, 125 Lozza Drive, Valhalla from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

Come to the fair for movement, discussion, interactive learning and fun with inspired thinkers and doers from across Westchester County. Special featured activities include a community art project with clay or watercolors from ArtsWestchester for attendees to bring home, and the Understanding the Essentials of Your Smart Phone Presentation. The presentation will cover basic functionality of Android and Apple devices as well as safety, Wi-Fi, personalization, applications and consumer considerations. The Scarborough Singers will return for an exciting swinging set of Fred and Ginger songs. 

Other highlights include a Certified Therapy Dog from Paws for a Cause and raffles throughout the day. Free admission and on-site parking. Complimentary light lunch with registration. The event   will host exhibitors that reflect our extensive Livable Communities Village Network, including health and wellness agencies and community-based service organizations among others. Limited space is still available for vendors.

This event is sponsored by the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS), the Westchester Public Private/Partnership for Aging Services, the Livable Communities Connections Coordinators and the Mount Pleasant Community Center.  

Registration is required. To sign up, contact Jennifer Crawford at (914) 813-6263 or . CDC safety regulations will be followed.