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Cumberland County DSS hosts Senior Living Expo on May 14

By Staff Report, posted 1 year ago

The Cumberland County Department of Social Services will host a Senior Living Expo at DSS on May 14 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. May is “Older Americans Month” and the theme for the 2024 observance is “Powered by Connection.” The goal of the Senior Living Expo is to educate and connect the population of residents aged 50 and up with activities, services and vendors that may be of interest or benefit.

Seniors, along with their families and caregivers, are invited to attend this free event. There will be door prizes, giveaways and entertainment provided by senior groups. The Senior Living Expo will be held in the first-floor conference rooms of the DSS Building, located at 1225 Ramsey St. in Fayetteville. The conference rooms are accessible via the Hillsboro Street entrance.

For more information, contact Bridgett Autry at 910-677-2489 or bridgettautry@ccdssnc.com or Brittany Borders at 910-677-2822 or brittanyborders@ccdssnc.com.

For more information about the Department of Social Services, go to cumberlandcountync.gov/social-services or call 910-323-1540.

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