Gouverneur senior fair focuses on connection and community resources
The St. Lawrence Office for the Aging organized a Senior Fall Fair in Gouverneur with activities, food and information for older adults.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
The St. Lawrence Office for the Aging organized a Senior Fall Fair in Gouverneur to bring older adults together and connect them with community resources.
The event included bingo, a turkey lunch, contests, information about services for seniors and live music. Andrea Montgomery, director of the St. Lawrence Office for the Aging, said social isolation and depression among older adults are widespread concerns.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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